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WASHINGTON SENTINEL. VOL 1. ~ \ D AIL Y. " ~ ~ ^NO. 28. CITY 0F~WA8H!KGT0fr WEDffESDAt MORNING, OOTQBER 26, 1853., WASHINGTON SENTINEL 18 rVBUSHXO daily BY BEVERLEY TUCKER, Ward's Building, near tkt Capitol, city OF WASHINGTON. TERMS. Daily, per annum, in advance... $10 00 Tri-Weekly 5 00 Weekly 2 00 Tu Clubs ok Individuals, subscribing for five or more copies? Tri-Weekly, per annum, in advance $3 00 Weekly " " 1 50 ^?Postmasters are requested to act as agents ^isttllantiui. Anew thing entirely.-?The i? astonishing performance heard of! Barrels, lirkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work, made and finished, without a defect, air-tight, aud smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery. The timber is taken in the bolt, the staves are hawed hollowing, and tvilk tkt grain, cut of a uni form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out side, of a uniform thickness, jointed with perfect ac curacy, each having its projiortionate bilge accord ing to its wid'.U, and the strength of each fully tested; the cask is howelled, chancered, croase cut, heads turned, and the whole prepared for the hooping process in a manner so perfect, complete, aud superior a finish, that we challenge the world to produce the equal, and that at the rate of Irom two hundred to three hundred per day to each machine By this process, all casks can be made, from the smallest white-lead keg, to the largest si ?e cask in general use: all of which, can be warranted to hold the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing of any description ol goods. In Act, the machinery connot make an imperfect article, unless the fault is exclusively in the timber. I Persons desirous of purchasing the right to use this machinery in the Stales of Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn sylvania. can obtain uny information by applying to the subscriber at Washington City, D. C., who is sole proprietor for that portion of territory, under an assignment from Wm. Trapp, the patentee. ALLAN POLLUi/H. Oct. 15?eodlm. * Prospectus of meyer?s univer sum.?In commencing the issue of the second volume of the Universum, the publisher makes his irrateful acknowledgments for the kindness ot the press, and the very liberal Datronage which the public have bestowed on the first. He is happy to say that the work has succeeded beyond his expectation, aud that he acxsordingly feels him self justified in bringing it out in an improved style. It will continue to enjoy the supervision ot the same editor, who will be able to devote to it a greater degree of care, and every effort will be made to give interest and value to each number that appears. The views presented in this volume will, if possible, be more various than in the last, and the descriptive articles more attentively adapted to the wants and taste of the public. Among other attractive plates which it will eon tain. are .several ot Central America, Australia and China, countries just now among the most interesting of the globe. In order to meet a wish expressed in jn?ny quarters, the Universum will henceforth be chiefly devoted to view? in foreign lands, while the soencry and public edifices of this republic will form the subject of a separata work, conducted hy the same editor, to be called The Un ited States Illustrated, which will soon make its appearance in numbers, in a style of befitting elegance, but at a price within the means ot all. For that work as well as for the Universum, the publisher hopes for a continuance of that public favor which he trusts more than ever to deserve. The Universum will be published, as before, in twelve semi-monthly numbers, so that the second volume will be completed in December. tea- All subscribers to the work, Whether they have paid in advance or not, will receive with the last number, as a Premium Plate, aaplendid ing representing an historical subject: The Maid ot Saracossa, executed in a high style of ?rt. Terms: Single copies 25 cents per number, or $3 per volnme. General agent for ^Maryland, District of Columbia, and vicinity, Mr. John C. Gobright, No. 16, Asquith street, Baltimore, Md. The first volume of the Universum may be ob tained at all booksellers, Neatly bound in cloth, at. In ornamental binding, with gilt edges.. 3 DO In Turkey morocco, full gilt ? Sample numbers, premium plates, showbills and prospectus, to collect subscriptions, will be sup plied gratuitously, Agent for Washington ^ aH[LU|fGT0N, Odeon Building, cor. 4J st. and Penn. av. Sep 29?tP* . Prospectus of the southern LITERARY MESSENGER for 1854. Twen tieth volume. In issuing the prospectus of the Twentieth volume of the Southern Literary Mes senger. the proprietors beg to assure the public that no exertions will be remitted on their part to maintain the high character of the work, and to challenge the patronage of all who value ^erlmg literary merit. For nineteen years, the Messen ger has endeavored to reflect faithtully the south ern mind, while disdaining all narrow and sectional views, and has been alone among the monthly periodicals of America, in defence o^e peculiar institutions in the southern States. To this office it will still be devoted, and will be prompt to re pel assaults upon the south, whether they come under the specious garb of tiction, as in Uncle Tom's Cabin," or in the direct form of anti-slavery wamphlets. At this critical juncture, while our enemies are employing; literature as their most po tent weapon of attack, the southern people will surely not withhold their encouragement from a work whose aim it shall be to strike blows in their *1 C'rhe'Messenger will, as heretofore, present its readers with reviews, historical and biographical sketches, novels, tales, travels, essays, poems, critiques, and papers on the army, navy, and other national subjects. , And while the proprietors do not appeal to tne tiubiic, on the score of a long list of contributors, they may refer with pride to the following names, as among those who are enlisted in behall ol the magazine: IJent. M. P. Maury,* l'rtif. H. A. Wimhinfcton, Dr. 8. H. Dickson, Geo. Frederick Holms* Judge A. B. Meek, Wm. M. Burwell, Charles I*nmu, Rev. Sidney Dyer, J- Baldwin, jm KM. Eft..., J A Turoer, Hxigh R. Pleasants, &??.Pevr. Pinnies, Her. Wm. ?Poote, Col. P. St. O. Cooke, C. 8. A. Iter. J. H.Bocock, Miss Margaret J unklns, W. Oil more 81mm*, Prof. J. T. L. Preston, Hon- JndfCeB- *? Porter, Prof Gfo E Dabncy, Mr*. E. H. Ktm&a, M B- H. Gumott, MU; Snjan Archer T*ll?y, John B. Dabnejr, . Luctan Minor. He*. C. U. VnuKhsn, With a view to ensure a larger circulation of the Messenger. the proprietors have made a reduction in the price of subscription, which is now only three dollars per annum, in advance, or four dol lars if not paid before the 1st of July in any year. Cm-r? Remitting us fifteen dollars in one letter, will be entitled to six copies. The editorial and critical department ol the Mes veneer will continue, as heretofore, under the charge of John R. Thompson, esq., and will embrace conious notes ou current literature and reviews ot all American or foreign works of g?or*\ interest *nd value. The editor s opinions will be always ^arlessly and honestly avowed. The business department is conducted by the undersigned, to whom all communications of a business nature must ^ addressed MACFARLANL, FLRGI SSON& CA^ Oct 7-tf Richmond, Va. A CARD. Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks his frienifcs and the public generally for past favors, and hopes to be favored with their continuance, as he is prepared to execute all kinds of work in his line of business at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. He will also make Plans, Specifications, and su perintend any kind of work that may be entrusted to his care. ... ? Place of business and residence on G street, between 6th and 7th streets. Sep 27?1 mod Ms. STEAMBOAT FOR SALE^ Jk32&aCThe propeller PENNSYLVANIA, 25 horse power, new engine and boiler, in complete irder, carrying 90 tons, or 3000 bushels of grain, i offered at private sale. The boat Is suitable for either canal or river navigation, and will answer cell for towing. _ Aiply to G. A. SAGE, corner of lit street, 0 street, Capitol Hill- 21?3t Kit* fatal T AW NOTICE.?SIDNEY S. BAXTER, I J late attorney general of Virginia, has re moved to Washington to practice law. He will practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the courta of the District o? Colom bia, and attend to any professional business con fided to him. Office in Morrison's new building on 4<| street, east of Pennsylvania avenue. REFERENCES. Hon. J. J. Allen, Hon. Wm. Daniel, Hon. IlicharU Moncure, Hon. 6. B. Samuels, Hon. G. H. Lee, of the Court of Appeals ot Virginia. To the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Virginia. To the senators and members of Congress from Virginia. Sep 21?lyeod. (m) ENERAL AGENCY, Washington City, D. C.?The subscriber otters his services to the public in the prosecution of claims before Con gress or any of the Departments of the Govern ment. Some years' experience as disbursing Agent at the Indian Department, with a general knowl edge of the mode of transacting business in the offices of the Government, enables him to promise satisfaction to all who may intrust business of this character to his care. He will also give special attention to the collection of claims against parties residing in the District of Columbia or vicinity; to negotiating loans, as well as the purchase or sale of Stocis, Real Estate, Land Warrants, ffc., fc., or furnish information to cor respondents residing at a distance, in regard to any business which may interest them at the seat of Government. Office over the Ranking-House ot Selden, Withers 6c Co., to whom he refers. JAMES J. MILLER. N. R. References of the most satisfactory cha racter will be given to correspondents in whatever State they may reside. Sep. 24?lm TO THE HEIRS OF OFFICERS AND Soldiers of the Revolutionary and other War*.?The undersigned having established a per manent General Agency at the seat of Govern ment lor the prosecution of claims against the United States, continues to give his usual prompt attention to all business entrusted to his care. The success he has achieved in bringing about a speedy settlement of old claims placed in his hinds, justifies him in believing that he will be equally fortunate in behalf of his clients for the luture. Suspended Pension and Bounty Laud cases meet with special attention, and in no case will a fee be charged, unless the claim be allowed and paid by the Government. There are many representatives of deceased 'Naval Officers who have claims that can be estab lished by applying to the subscriber. ROBERT H. GALLAGHER, Formerly of Virginia. References, (if necessary.) Chubb Brothers, Bankers, Washington, D. C.; John S. Gallagher. Esq., late Third Auditor of the U. S. Treasury; Hon. Jackson Morton, United States Senate; Drexell & Co., Bankers, Philadel phia; M. Judson, Esq., Banker, New Orleans; Wright & Williams, Bankers, Erie, Pennyslvania; Maury & Morton, Bankets, Richmond, Va.; Bur eoync 6c Plume, Bankers, New York; Ellis & Mor ton, Bankers, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Johnson, Bro ther 6c Co., Bankers, Baltimore, Md. N. B.?I have facilities for establishing scrvice in Wayne's War, by which all entitled to Bounty Land, or Pension can secure the same. The dif ficulty heretofore in establishing the service' re ferred to has grown out of the fact that the Depart ment itself has no rolls of Wayne's War. R. H. G. Sep 21?3t Washington. GENERAL AGENCY.?Taylor & Collins will prosecute claims of every description against the government, before the departments or Congress. Procure pensions, bounty lands extra pay, and arrearages of pay. They will at tend to the buying and selling of real estate, the renting of houses, and a general collecting busi ness. They will also furnish parties at a distance with such information as they may desire from the seat of government. Charges will be moderate. references: Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War. Hon. James C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy. Nicholas Callan, President Board Common Council. General John M. McCalla, Attorney at Law. James H. Caustin. W. C. Riddell, State Department. Office on F street, immediately opposite Winder's Building, Washington, D. C. Sep 28?Gmod&w. PROFESSIONAL CARD. *T"\RS. R. St J. HUNTER, members of the I / Royal College of Surgpons, late of Islington, London, have taken up their residence in Wash ington, for the treatment of DISEASES OF THE CHEST| comprising affections of the Throat, Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, and diseases of the Heart, to which branch of their profession they have for many years given their exclusive attention. The peculiarity of the treatment em ployed by Drs. H., is that the remedies employed are administered by Inhalation, in the form of vapor. Residence and office, 12th street, between G and H streets. (m) Sep 21?ly Agency at washington^to Claimants.?FRANCIS A. DICKINS con tinues to undertake the agency of claims before Congress and other branches of the government, including commissioners* under treaties, and the various public offices. He will attend to pre eroption and other land claims, the procuring ot patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confir mation by Congress of grants and claims to lands, claims for property lost in or taken for the service of the United States; property destroyed by the Indians, or while in the possession of the United States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows',and half-pay pensions: claims for revolutionary ser vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or bounty lands; also, claims for extra and hack pay, &c., of soldiers, sailors and marines: as well those against the State of Virginia, as the United States; all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov ernment, for damages sustained in consequence ot the aciton or conduct of the government;and, in deed, any business before Congressorthe public of fices which may require the aid of an agent or attor ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent of the service. Mr. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those who have been in Congress within the last few years, or who have occupied any public attention at Washington. His office is on'Fifteenth street, opposite to the Treasury Depirtment, and next door to the Bank of the Metropolis. All letters must be postpaid. Sep 28?lyd (m) Engineer, Surveyor and Draughtsman. THE SUBSCRIBER, recently draughtsman ot public lands to the House of Representatives, attached to the General Land Office, and formerly engaged upon Northern railroads, offers his ser vices as above. Draughts of maps, and plans of every descrip tion prepared of railroads, public lands, and models of patents, and forwarded to any part of the Union, with any information pertaining to the above mat ters. Address: J. H. ADAMS, Jr. Washington, D. C. Office 15th street, 4 doors north of F. (m) 3t GEO. T. MA8SKT * CO., REAL ESTATE BROKERS, GENERAL CLAIM And Insurance Agents. Will attend to the negotiating of loans and the agency business generally. Opposite the Post Office, Washington city. Oet. 4?lino. (in) Hisallaiufltts. FURMI8HED ROOMS, with Board, la a genteel, quiet family, can be obtaiued oa F street, equi-di?tant from the Treasury and Patent Office, ou application at this office. Sep. 5?2awiflm T\88. E. H. * J. A. CARMICHAEL kaire I 9 this day associated themselves in the practice of medicine. Their office it ou Pennsylvania av enue, north side, between 12th and 13th streets. Sep 29?lmd G A. WATSON, Marble and Brown Stone , Yard, Massachusetts avenue, between 4th and 5th streets, Washington city, D. 0. Marble Mantles aud Monuments, Tomb and Head-stones, kept constantly on hand. All building work fur nished at the shortest notice and at moderate prices, Oct 5?lm (m) Thomas Brown, 4. D. Winter, or Virginia. or Pennsylvania. rrHE UNDERSIGNED offer their services I to prosccute claims of every description be fo.tCongress and the different departments of the government. Office on 14th street, opposite Willard's Hotel. Sep 29?tf BROWN & WINTER. rpo BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS. I Medium, demy, and tiat-cap papers, for sale by COLLINS, BOWNE & CO., 11th St., six doors north of Penn. avenue. Branch of Stationers' Hall, 174 and 176, Pearl street. New York. N. B.?Orders received for book-binders' mate rials. (m) Oct. 11?tf. Blank books, ledgers, jour nals, Day-Books, &c., for sale from the shelves, or made to order by COLLINS, BOWNE & CO., 11th St., six doors north of Penn. avenue, Branch of Stationers' Hall, 174 and 170, Oct. 11?tf (m) Pearl street, New York. T ETTER AND FOOLSCAP PAPERS, I j ruled and plain, from $1 25 to $7 50 per ream, for sale by COLLINS, BOWNE & CO., lltli st., six doors north of Penn. avenue, Branch of Stationers' Hall, 174 and 170, Oct. 11?tf. (m) Pearl street, New York. EW STORE AND NEW GOODS^New Hat, Cap, and Gentleman's Furnishing Store, 2d door east of the United States Hotel.?I have just opened a splendid lot of hats, caps, shirts, collars, cravats, hosiery, &c., all of which are of the latest styles and fashions, to which I invite the attention of all who are in want of such articles. My hats are manufactured expressly for me of the best ma terial, and I will warrant that they give satisfaction to the wearer. J. D. HENDLEY. Oct. 9?6t T ITHOGR APHY.?The undersigned have, I 1 in connexion with their establishment, a lith ographic printing office, and are prepared to exe cute orders lor checks, promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, circulars, 6cc. Specimens can be seen on application at the store. COLLINS, BOWNE, & CO., 11th St., six doors north of Penn. avenue, Branch of Stationers'Hall, 174 and 176, Oct. 11?tf. (in) Pearl street, New York. RESH NORFOLK OYSTER'S?THE subscriber receives regularly every Tuesday, and Friday, by the steamer Osceola, direct from Norfolk, a supply of the celebrated LYNN HA VEN BAY and NORFOLK OYSTERS, a most delicious article. His BAR is well supplied with the best liquors. All kinds of GAME in season. WM. RUPP, Penn. aventie, north side, bet. 3d and 4? streets. JULES BONNET^ cnonouoi NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE, NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. A DVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR J\_ all journals throughout the United States, Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the inspection of advertisers, and every information given. Oct 1?tf AS FIXTURES.?The subscriber has on IJT hand, and is daily receiving from the cele brated factory of Cornelius, Parker & Co., Phila delphia, a large and handsome collection of chan deliers, brackets, pendants, &c., embracing all their pew patterns, which he will dispose of at the man ufacturer's retail prices. Those in want of gas fixtures will find it to their interest to call and ex amine patterns and prices before purchasing. C. W. BOTELER, Sep 21?eod2m. Iron Hall. BRANCH OF STATIONERS' HALL, IVos. 174 and 170 Pearl street, New York. nOLLINS, BOW NE & CO., Importers ol foreign and dealers in domestic stationery, arc now offering one of the largest and l>e8t se lected stocks to the trade that can be found in this market. Our stock comprises all the various styles aud qualities wanted in the United States and Canadas, consisting of bath post, plain and gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note; cap, let ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio post; flat cap, demy, medium royal, sup. royal; American and English drawing papers; plain, em bossed, and colored cards ; card, perforated, Bris tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar ble, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold pens, with and without silver holders, and steel pens, cutlery, &c., with an endless assortment ot stationers' goods, and envelopes of every descrip tion. COLLINS, BOWNE & CO. 11th St., 6 doors north of Penn. avenue. Oct. 4?ly* (m) ARBLE MANTLES.?Marble worka.? 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, nnd black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he offers lor sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern Marble for window tills, lintels, steps, and plat forms ; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap stone, calcined plaster, $2 75 per barrel. Also on hand n large lot of Connecticut Brown Stone, New York Flags and Steiis, suitable for building purposes. He invites the attention ot builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their orders. WM. RUTHERFORD. On E St., bet. 12th and 13th. Oct. 9?6m. (in) Medical examinations^the undersigned will opefc rooms on the 1st of December, lor the purpose of examining Medi cal students in the District of Columbia. We propose to devote ourselves, at convenient hours, to daily examinations of students, especially in referonce to tne usual courses of Lectures de livered in the city of Washington. The examinations will embrace, in their scope, Anatomy, Surgery. Obstetrics, Diseases of women and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin ciples and Practice of Medicine, Microscopical Anatomy, Chemistry, and the more important parts of medical jurisprudence. The course, being confined' solely to examina tions, will continue daily, and will close the latter end of March. Suitable illustrations, by means of preparations, specimens, instruments, etc., will be afforded du ring the course, WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy in the National Medical College. ALEXANDER J. SEMMES, M. D., Physician to the United States Jail. For tickets apply to Dr. Win. H. Saunders, cor ner of 44 street and Louisiana avenoe, opposite the City Hall, cr to Dr. A. J. Semraes, east side of 4} street, betwee; Pennsylvania and Missouri wnnfj. Washington, Oct. 2, 1853?2awtDl (Intelligencer.) ?l0tfcing, Jjats, ?aps,?r. VTEW GOODS now opening.?P. J. Steer, J.M Washington Place, ?th street, ist now open ing a superior slock of Gentlemen'* Goods, which it will give him great pleasure to show to all his patrons and to the public. In addition to the usual stock of a Merchant Tailor, snecial attention is in vited to a large stock of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts of very superior fit and quality. Also, Collars, Stocks, Neek-Ties, Cravats, Gloves,, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing Goods, generally. Sep 21?3tawif2w (m) PW. DROWNING, Merchant Tailor, * under the United States Hotel, having en larged ant? improved his store, would now respect fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers visiting Washington, to his woll-selected stock of French and English cloths, cassiuieres, and vest ings, of the newest and most elegant styles of goods from the New York market. Having had twenty years' experience in the purchase of goods from tlie best importing houses in the United States, with imch advunta^** as will enable hun to ofler them to tiie public on such terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur chasers, and, in view of increasing his business, he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods, such as will defy competition for their beauty, style, and cheapness. All he asks is a call before you purchase else where, and he will convince, you thut you will save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve hours' notice. Superior Ready-made Clothing. I have on hand a superior assortment of ready made clothing, of my own work, made up in the most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in various styles, frock and dress coats, and also panta and vests, which will be sold at much less price than work made to order. N. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions for the District. . Ojt. 15?6m. (in) NOAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall Clothing Emporium, Brown's Building, would respectfully inform their old customers, friends, and the public generally that they have now in store a very large and choice assortment of all qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their own manufactory. Also, a large und well selected stock of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, icc., to which they invite the attention of all those wish ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low for cash. Keep always on hand a supply of servant's clothing. (in) Sep 21?3taw4w gfsiarats, gaatbing fausts, BROWN'S MARDLE HOTEL,, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON CITY. T. P. Brown. M. Brown. Sep 21?dtf "I WASHINGTON HOUSE, NO. ?S3, CHESTNUT ST., ABOVE TTH., Philadelphia. A. F. GLASS, PROPRIETOR. OUR HOUSE, BY CHARLES G. THOMPSON, Thirteenth Street, Sep 24.?Uf RICHMOND, VA i LEXANDER BAKER'S (late of Va.) J\_ Potomac House, Pennsylvania avenue, a lew doors east of 44 street, Washington. Sep21?1( IRVING HOTEL,, Wellington.?The mib scriber respectfully announces to his friends and the travelling public that he has taken chnrge of this large and well-known establishment, which has been completely and elegantly refitted and refurnished in every department. Having had charge for a long time of French's Hotel, Nor folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe rienced in r11 the details requisite to form a Hotel of the first class, he assures the public that every exertion will be made to render the Irving in every respect deserving of their confidence and support. I). D. FRENCH. Sep 21 , isctllantfftts. TUST RECEIVED A NEW SUPPI.Y tl of FALL GOODS! at John E. Carter's. The undersigned has now ready for the inspec tion of purchasers, the largest. cheapest, and most beautiful assortment of Fall and Winter goods, (direct from New York and Philadelphia.) ever be fore exhibited in this market. Among them may be found: super English and French cloths, twilled and plain; French doe skin and other cassimers, all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and plain silks, new style; rainbow lustres, beautiful high colors; Jenny Lind poplins, something new for dresses; Lupin's black bombazines and alpacas; French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap; mousseline de laines, fine and low priced; rich black Italian silks: a fine assortment of shawls; Scotch and English ginghams; chintzes and cali coes, from four cents up; white and colored flan nels, all prices; real Welch flannel; Irish liqens and diapers; bleached and brown shirtings and sheet ings ; men and women's hosiery, of every descrip tion and price. Blankets, fine, medium, and coarse; heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and cheapcassiu'ets; gloves, suspenders, and umbrellas, silk and linen cambric hank kerchiefs; fancy cra vats, stocks, and collars, &c. Together villi a large and general assortment of Canton fimuiels, linseys, plaids, tickings, checks, and every descrip tion of goods for servants wear. The undersigned calls the special attention ol farmers, as well as town dealers, to his present stock, which is now complete in all its departments, and to keep up the assortment constant, semi monthly additions will be made until the first of January next. If you want cheap, dcsirablej and fresh goods, call and examind and be convinced. Mark the sign. JOHN K. CARTERS, Cheap cash store, Georgetown, D. C. Oct. 15- -'2w2aw (k) REPARE FOR*A RAIN yT)AY?Xook up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the subscriber in fair weather to be repaired, and thus give him time to do the work faithfully; for in rainy weather the press is so great that the work may not be well done, as." nothing is well done that is done in a hurry." Umbrellas for sale from 37$ cents up to SO, com prising a general assortment of green, blue, and ?lack silk and gingham umbreljas. A large assortment of articles suitable for every description of repairs. Don t forget the place. D. PIERCE, Penn. avenue, between 12th and 13th sts. Sep 21?eotf Magnificent louis xiv pianos.? The subscriber is this day receiving, per barque Maryland, from lkiston. a supply of mag nificent Louis XIV ami Central Pianos, from the factory of Mr. Chickering, Boston, whose experi ence of thirty years, and whose world-wide repu tation are the best testimonials of the excellence of his instruments. Also, on hand, a full assortment of excellent New York Pianos. The subscriber's steck ot Pinnos is now the largest ever offered in this city, embracing every variety of grade and pattern. By the packet, whkh *?>'8 from Boston on Sa turday next, he will receive an additional supply of 7-octave Pianos. Seoond-hand Piano* taken in part payment of new ones. New Music received semi-weekly. RICHARD DAVIS. Oct 12?eo3t (m) Penn. avenue. farfctoar*, fintoau, ?r. WASHINGTON STOVE MANUFAC tory, S. E. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11 th st.?The subscriber begs leave to call the attention of his many patrons and the public gen erally to his very large and carefully selected stock, comprising, in part, the following: The Invincible Cook, Tubular Oven, for coal or wood, which requires only to be seen to be appre ciated. It is decidedly the very best operator and economizer out. References to some three hundred sold, within the last sixteen months, will be given. New World, a heavy and durable article, for coal or wood. Black Diamond, for bituminous or anthracite ooals. Old Dominion, for wood. Vernon Air-tight, for wood. Baltimore Air-tight, for wood. Blue Ridge, for wood or ooal. Delaware Cook, for wood or coal. Enchantress, for wood or coal. Factotum, for wood or ooal. Victor Complete, for wood or coal. Morning Star, for wood or coal. Cook's Favorite, for wood. Kitchen Companion, for wood. Double Jog, or Ten-plate, for wood. Boiler Top, or Nine-plate, for wood. RANGES:? Invincible Range, Tubular Ovens, which, for economy arid operation, has not been surpassed. Beebe's llange. Water Backs, for ditto. WOOD AIR^TIGHTS:? Home Air-tight, a new and beautiful pattern, close or open front. Home Air-tight, two-story, close or open front. Union Air-tight. Revere Air-tight. Baltimore Air-tight. Troy Air-tight. Star Air-tight. Boston Air-tight. Russia Iron Air-tight, cast top and bottom plates. PARLOR COAL STOVES:? Latrobes, for heating two rooms. Radiators, 10,12, and 14-inch, fitly different pat terns. Coal Base Radiators. Sliding-door Franklins, beautiful finish, coal or wood. Open Franklins. ' Coal Franklins. Star Franklins. Alleghany Coal Burner. Hot Air Parlor.) Boston Parlor. Star Radiator. Etna Radiator.' Fire King Radiator, <&cj DINING ROOM STOVES:? Cast Oven, cylinder base, for coal. Russia Iron Oven, cylinder base, for ooal. Russia Iron, Air-tight, for wood. Model Parlor Cook, for coal. Hot Air Parlor, for coal. In CYLINDER AND CANNON STOVES:? very great variety, such as? Jenny Lind, Flora, Harp Cannon. Ovates, Octagon Cannon, Bar Room. Irving Coal Burner* Coal Bases, 9,10, 11, and 12-inch Hall Stoves, &c., dec. ENAMELLED PARLOR GRATES:? A large assortment, from the very best North ern manufacturers with circular and plain fenders, German silver and plain polished bars, &c. Fire slabs, IS, 20, 22, and 24-inch, and Fire Brick. Cylinder Brick, 9, 10,11,12, 14, and 16-inch. HOT-AIR FURNACES. Cliilson's patent Air-warming and ventilating Furnaces, to which was awarded the World's Fair Prize Medal, at London, 1851, besides gold and silver medals, first premiums, at the recent principal fairs in this country. This furnace was invented by Gardner Cliilson, esq., of Boston, and the final improvements patent ed November 10th, 1850. There are four sizes, completely adapted for burning anthracite and bituminous coals or wood. The following are some of the important im provements attained by this invention: purity of air, free from the burnt air so common,to red hot iron furnaces; powerful arrangement for genera ting heat; economy ii. fjel; great durability of furnace; not liable lor repairs; perfect safety against setting buildings oh fire in which they are located; may be set in low cellers, and are easily managed. , ' Also, Portable Furnaces for stores and first floors in dwellings. Japanned Registers, all sizes. Mnrbleized Iron Mantels and Mirror Stands, from the Salamander Marble Company, 813 Broadway New York, Silas C. Herring, esq., President, con J sisting of Egyptian, Brocatelle, Verd Antique, an * Agnte Imitations. Coal Hods, all sizes. Hollow Ware. Bright and Japanned Ware in great variety. , Russia and American sheet iron work, such as Fire Boards, Piping, and Repairing, made up at short notice. Tin Ware made to order. Goods delivered free of charge. I most respectfully solicit a call and an exami nation of my stock before purchasing elsewhere, feeling confident that it cannot be surpassed in quality or cheapness in this District or vicinity. JAS. SKIRVING, Southeast corner Penn. avenue and 11th street. Oct) 1?ImMWF. STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!!! FY. NAYIiOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-Iron , and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the attention of all who are in want of Stoves to one of the most extensive assortment of the latest and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces, Grates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator, adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he offers for sale at the lowest market prices. Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper, and Sheet-iron Ware, made of the best materials und workmanship. An excellent assortment of Culinary articles always on hand. Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c., executed by experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done. Sole agent lor Winston's Improved Patent Cof fee RoaKtcr Sep 24?3meod (Intelligencer) (m) General house furnishing Store.?The subscriber desires to call the at tention of housekeepers and othersto his large and well selected stock of housekeeping articles, em bracing almost everthing deemed requisite in housekeeping, which he is determined to sell as low as the same articles can be purchased in any of the eastern cities. Ilis stock at present consists, in part of? French and English China and Crockery Ware, in dinner. Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets. Cut and pressed Glassware. Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and Toilet Glasses. Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards. Andirons, Fenders, Candelabras, &c., Shovels and Tongs. Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps. Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors. Waiters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets. Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlesticks, Urns, Acc. Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods. Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns. Chafing Dishes, Oyster Tureens. Dish Covers. Egg Boilers, See. Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing Glasses. TerraCotta Ware, Door Mala, Baskets, Brushes, Woodware, (^poking Utensils, &c. With a magnificent collection of Mantle and Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally, f (together forming the largest and cheapest ss sortment of House-Furnishing Goods ever offered for sale in this city. C. W. BOTELER, Sep 21?2sw6w I^on Hall. Mas^inglon jStttfintl. From Uie Charleston Mercury. HcHcue Grans. Gentlemen* : Since the publication of my tide in the Mobile Tribune, which vou had the kindness to republish in your excellent journal, I have obtained some important facts about this very valuable species of grass, which I did not possess at the time that communication was made. In the month of May or June last, 1 sent several specimens, when in seed, to l)r. Hugh Neisler, our ablest botanist here, for the purpose of having it determined what was its true nama, and the place of its nativity. This the doctor could not decide, even with the aid of all his botanical books. At my request, and in accordance with his wish, he sent specimens of it to Dr. Torrey of New York, the accom plished botanist in the service and pay ot gov ernment. Dr. Torrey wrote back the day after receiving them, and gives its true name and na tive place. He calls it " Ceratochloa Breviar istatu," and that it is a native of the Pacific coast; I understand him to say that it has the largest grain of any known species of grass?hence its great value for making hay, and that it cli matized, it will be extremely valuable to the south. The acclimation of the seed of thin grass has been successfully accomplished, and it only needs to be known to insure its cultiva tion by every planter throughout the country. I have also obtained another fact about it, which I did not know when I penned the article alluded to. I find the seeds which fell to the ground when the seeds were ripe in J one last, and which were turned under with a spade in order to plant the bed in snap-beans, came up the first of September last. This is important, for it gives over a ijionth the start of seeds planted in the last of September or the first of October, which was the period I stated for sow ing them. This year the seeds have vegetated and grown off beautifully over a month earlier than they did previously, which I attribute to accli mation. As this grass grows rapidly, you per ceive that it enables ?t planter to put all his stock to grazing upon it, so soon as his pea fields are eaten out, which is geuerally in No vember. The seeds should be planted then at the time they mature, or, in other words, in Jnne, July, or August, as it will accelerate their vegetation, and give the best of grazing early in November. This should be the plan after obtaining plenty of seed. With a small quantity to begin with, it would probably do as well to sow in September or October. At the time of sowing in June, I recommend all who cultivate their grass to sow along with it at the same time a crop of peas, and' plough both un der. The peas will come up and shade the field during summer. They protect it from washing rains. And they give a valuable food ' to fatten hogs, besides returning a large coat of vegetable manure to the surface. The grass seeds, which were sown with them, will come up from the 1st to the 10th of September, and in November is ready to receive the stock, which, by that time, have consumed the peas and grass in the cornfields. This grass will I new Keep them fat through the winter and spring. It protects the field from the wash of the heavy raina during that period. It enables | the planter to have rich milk, thick cream, sweet scented and yellow butter, with fat, 4.en der beef, mutton, kid, pig, turkey, and chickens, for his table. It will give him from four to six tons of nutritious hay per acre for his horses and mules. And, also, a good coat of manure to the field- In the spring, should it be desired to cultivate the field in corn or cotton, then turn off the stock and put in the ploughs and turn the green grass under. This gives an other coat of manure to the field. It is easily done?and plant it?I will say that if the crop is tended, as it should be, it will astonish all who see it, and will do to brug on. But suppose it was not planted, and the grass, followed with the pea continued, until the third year, do you not see, cannot any one see, how much better it would produce? Now, gentle men, I say this is the cheapest, easiest, the simplest, while it is the most paving plan to reclaim exhausted fields, and re-fertilize those not yet so, which the ingenuity of man can de vise. Tt costs nothing, as it were, either in money, time or labor. It will restore the field, and make it produce better than it ever did, and pay you all the time it takes in doing it. If there is a better one I would like to hear of it. This very grass, and the southern j>ea can do, and will, if adopted and used. Verv truly your ob't serv't, B. V. IVERSON. P. S.?The English of its botanical name is " short awn, horn grass." It takes this from the shortness of the awns, and the point? re sembling horns. It is as nutritious as barley, and stock are as fond of it as they are of that. Without any reservation, I say that it is the most valuable grass ever introduced in our sec tion, or which can be introduced. Persons who may desire to get seed of it, can address me at Columbus, Ga., (post paid,) and next year they shall be supplied as soon as the seeds are gathered. The price is $5 for a peck, which is as mych as is necessary to begin with. Their names shall be enrolled in my book. B. V. I. N. B. This grass can be destroyed at any stage, before the seeds ripen and shed out, by ploughing. Columbcs, Oct. 14, 1853. Pompeu.?In digging ont the ruins of Pom peii, every turn of the spade brings up some relic of the ancient life, some witness of Impe rial luxury. For far the greater part, these re lics have a merely curious interest; they belong to archteology, and fine appropriate resting places in historical museums. But there are some exceptions. Here, for instance, the exca vator drops, an uninvited guest, upon the ban quet?there, he unexpectedly obtrudes himself into a tomb. In one place, he finds a miser cowering on his heaps?another shows him bones of dancing girls and broken instruments of music lying on the marble floor. In the midst of painted chambers, baths, halls, col umns, fountains?among the splendid evidences of material wealth?he sometimes stumbles upon a simple incident, a touching human sto ry, such as strikes tho imagination and sug gests the mournful interest of the great disas ter?as the sudden sight of a wounded soldier conjures up the horrors of a field of battle. Such, to our mind, is the latest discovery of the excavators in this molancholy field. It is a group of skeletons in the act of flight, accom panied by a dog. There are three human be ings, one of them a young girl?with gold rings and jewels still on her fingers. The fugitives had bags of gold and silver with them, snatched up, no aoubt, in haste and darkness. But the fiery flood was on their track?and vain their wealth, their flight, the age of one, the youth of the other. The burning lava rolled above them and beyondj and the faithful dog turned back to share the fortunes of its mistress?dying at her side. Seen by the light of such an incident, how WASHINGTON SENTINEL TERMS OF ADVEttTiaiNG. One square (ten lines) 1 inseruoa *0 50 u i? " '2 " ^ ? u ?< 3 " 1 00 ? k ?? l week 00 u ? " 1 inoullt '* Yearly advertisements subject to special ar rangement. Long advertisements at reduced rates. Religious, literary, aud Charitable notices in serted gratuitously. All correspondence on business must l<? prepaid. vividly that night of horrors looms upon the sense! Does not imagination picture that little group, in their own house, by the side of their evening fountain, languidly chutting over the day's events and of the. unusual heat ? Does it not hear, with them, the troubled swell of the waters in the bay?see, as they do, how the night cornea down in sudden strangeness, how the sky opens over head and Haines break out, while scoriie, sand and molten rocks come pouring down? What movement, what emo tiou. what surprise! The scene grows darker every instant?the hollow monotone of the bay ? is lifted into veils and shrieks?the air grows thick with dust and hot with flames?and at the mountain's foot is heard the deadly roll of the liquid lava. Jewels, household gods, gold and silver coins, are snatched up on the instant. No time to say farewell; darkness m front, and fire behind, they rush into the streets?streets choked with falling houses and Hying citizens. I How hud the way through passages which have no longer outlets ??confusion, danger, dark ness, uproar everywherethe shouts ot parted friends, the agouy of men struck down by inn columns :?fear, madness, and despair un chained-?here, Penury clutching gold it can not keap?there, Gluttony feeding on its final meal, and Phrenzy striking m the dark to tore stall death. Through all, fancv hears the y oung girl's screams?the tire is on her jewelled hand. No time for thought?no pause;?the Hoods roll on?and wisdom, beauty, age and youth, with the stories of their love, their hopes, their rank, wealth, greatness?all the once affluent life?are gone for ever. When unearthed after many ages, the nameless group has no other importance to mankind than as it may serve "to point a moral or adorn a tale. ?London Atheiiceum. Remarkable Incident.?About three weeks ago, the wife of Mr. Henry Colvin, of Coventiy, I rose in the morning, complaining of a pain in her side. She soon after fell asleep, or died, as supposed. When her friends came to attend the funeral, they were struck with the remark ably lifelike appearance of the corpse, and the funeral was deferred. Since then, she has laid in the Bame condition, and many have visited Mr Colvin's house, none of whom can discover any signs of decay. There had been no altera tion on Friday, 21st, a period of about three W^Of course there are many speculations as to this mystery. There is a probability that it is a species of catalepsy, a suspension of all phy sical power, many instances of which have oc curred, but only at long intervals. \N e believe that medical writers who have given instances of the kind, soy that the mind is sensible near ly all the while of what is said and done around the supposed corpse?a horrible fact, if true, the suffering caused from which the imagination cannot conceive. In such cases as this, ot course, burial should not occur until every ves tice of doubt is removed as to the death of the sufferer. Whether medical science is so tar advanced as to test life or death in such a ease, we do not know. In some cases of autopsy, the parties have aroused from the paralysis i without medical aid. We are indebted to Mr. E. Fuller, postmaster | at Phoenix village, Warwick, for the tacts of this case.?Prov. Post. Put it down in the Bill.?A well dressed "centleman" went a few days ago to a fashion able restaurant, where he took an excellent breakfast. Ashe was sipping his coflee, the waiter, who had some reason to susDect hnn, had his eve upon him, and saw him slip a silver spoon and fork into his pocket, wherupon he hastened to tell his master. The elatter. to avoid exposure, resolved to enter the stolen articles in the bill; and as he thought the thief deserved mulcting, he charged 45 francs for them. I he gentleman examined the bill, but though surprised at the entry, displ aved no emotion. He produced his purse and paid the whole ol the bill, merely remarking: "Fortv-five francs ^ rather a high sum for a silver spoon and fork! But, however ." It was impossible that an al fair between a thief and his victim could have been conducted with greater tact and courtesy. After a pause the "gentleman calmly retired.? Galiynanis Mcsscmjcv. From Pnwh. King Cholera's Procesalou. From Russian steppe, From Persian sand, From pinu-fring?tl Norway fiord, From Elbe's and Eyder's peopled strand, I've skimmed the sea?I've swept the land? Way for your Jord! Come deck my board?prepare my bed, And let the trump of d&un Peel out a inarch, thai as I tread Above the dying and the dead, All may make room ! From far I snuff the odor sweet That I do love the best; And whersoe'er I set my feet, Courtiers and liegemen Hock to greet Their king coniest. Well have you done your loyal part, My subjects and my slaves? In town and country, port and mart, All's ready?aller iny own heart? All to the graves! What is my feast ? These babes forpined ? Men ere their prime made old? These sots, with strong drink bleared aud blind These herds of unsexed womankind, Foul-mouthed and bold? These bodies, stunted, shrivelled, seared With the malaria's breath ; In f??tid dens and workshops reared ; From reeking sewers, drains uncleared ; Drinking in death. What is my court t These cellars piled With tilth of many a year? These rooms with rotting damps defiled? These alleys where the sun ne'er smiled, Darkling and drear! These streets along the river's bank, Below the rise of tide; Tliesfl hovels, set in stifling rank, Sapped by the earth-damps green and dank? These cesspools wide. These yards, whose heaps oi dust and bone Breath poison all around; These styes, whose swinish tenants grown Half human, with their masters own , A common ground. What are my perfumes? Stink and stench From slaughter-house and sewer; The oozing gas from opened trench, The etttuviu of the pools that drench Courtyards impure. What is my music? Hard-wrung groans From strong men stricken down; Women's and children's feebler moans, And the slow death-bell's mu filed tones In every, town. Who are my lieges? Those that rule In Vestry and at Board; The Town-hail's glib and giddy fool. The mob's most abject slave and tool, Though called its lord. He who with prate of Vested Rights, Old forms ol wrong defends; Who for pound-foolishness still fight?. Wisdom, save pennv-wisdom, sligU* j These are my friends.