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WASHINGTON SENTINEL | WL. 3. _ _ TRIWEEKLY. - no. 44. city ok WASHINGTON, TUESDAY morning, january 8, 1856. WASHINGTON SRNTiiVIX IS PUBLISH Kl> TK1-WKKKLY AND WKKKLY BY BEVERLEY TUCKER ANJ) WM M- OVERTON, Ward's Building, near the Capitol, VI I Y UK WASHINGTON. TERMS. Tn-Weekly 5 00 Weekly V 00 To Clubs ok Individuaus, subscribing ln? live or more copies? Tri-weckly per annum, in advance *3 i>0 Weekly " " 1 50 [p~ Postmasters are requested to act as agents. ri\im SONS Oi' THU SIMES, a HIS | lory of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny ol the American Party, and its probable influence on the next Presidential election, to which is added a Review of the Letter of the Hon. Henry A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Ame rican. The History of Mason and Dixon's Line, con tained in an Addruss delivered by John 11. B. Latrobe, of Maryland, before the Historical So ciety of Pennsylvania, November 8, 1854. Mirana Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit, by S. M. II. Autobiography of Charles Caldwell, M.D.,wilh a Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet W. Warner. Just received and for sale by R. FARNHAM,. Corner of Penn. avenue and 11th street.* Feb 15 HARPER'S MAGAZINE lor September is a magnificent number, filled With superior engravings, and Ijbr sale at Suilunqton's book store. . The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep tember is one of the best that has been issued. Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains all the new Fall fashions. The Knickerbocker Magazine for September. Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received and for >ale at SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, THE FAII.UUE of Free Society?Soci ology lor the South, or the Failure of Free Society, by George Fitzhugh. On sale at TAYLOR & MAURV'S Book Store, near 9th street. WATEK-C OLOH PICTURES.? Messrs. TAYLOR & MAURY beg to an nouuee that, at the suggestion of several of our citizens, the pictures now on exhibition at their store will be rallied for. Eleven prizes; sixty chances, at $5. April 12 Bookstore, near Ninth street. NEW WORK, by the Author of the Heir of Redclyffe. The Castle Builders, by the author ol the Heart's Ease, in paper covers; price 50 cents ; bound, 10 cents. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S March 31 Bookstore, Hear Ninth street. DON'T ?''AII, TO CALL AT HOOD'S if you wish to purchase anything in the way of line American, London, or Geneva watches, (that can It#- relied on for the true time,) rie.h gold jewelry, pure silver ware,tec., Asc., aud save from 15 to 25 per cent, as he is now receiving his Fall supply, which will l>e sold at the lowest wholesale rates Fine wvttclies and jewelry repaired, ??d wur ranted to jfive satl?factlOli H. O. HOOD'S Ph. avenue, between 4J and tith streets, sign O! the larue .id eagle. New kookjs received at Is lington's Bookstore? The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever, author ol i harles O'Malley. I'.ehind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwci* Lytton. The Lamplighter, one of the most fascinating t?ooks ever written. Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta onery line lor sale at JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner 4 J street and Pa. avenue. TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STRANGERS. WATCHES.?Members of Congress and others in wantol perfect timekeepers would do well to make their selections at once, in order lo test their quality before leaving the ciiy. Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen was never so complete ns at present, embracing ?very description, which we offer unusually low. M. W GALT & BROTHER. Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Jan 18 DAN I Eli WEBSTER.?Messrs. Taylor Ac MA I'll V ha v* a few of the original sub scribers' copies of the works of Daniel Webster, printed ou very fine imperial paper, in which Mr. Webster inscribed his name. Six volumes; price $20. T. Ac M. are the only booksellers in the United Stales who have any copies ia their possession. Mar 11 Bookstore near 'Jth st. FINE WATCHES & RICH JEWELRY. HO. HOOI), Pennsylvania avenue, between . 4} and 6th streets, has just returned from the north with a rood assortment of the most rich and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he purchased for cash at very low prices, and now of lers tor snle the same, at wholesale or retail, much cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been sold form this section of country. Please call at his store, sign of the large spread eagle. N, B. Special attention paid to the repairing of watches by W. W. Hollingsworth. K A II.NO A D MAP OP THE x UNITED STATES."?This celebra ted Map, recently eulogised by Lieutenant Mau ry, in his "Virginia Letters," ia on sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S Dec 1 Bookstore, near Ninth street. QOUTHERN BOOK.?Origin of the Coii ?7 Htitution ; Incorporation of the General Gov ernment by the States; a* national public agents in trust, with no sovereignty ; History of Copart nership Territories from the Virginia Deed, 1784, to the Treaty with Mexico, 194b; Division of the Public Lands; Specific Duties; Origin and History ?f the Pnritnns; Origin and Cause of Trouble l>e tween the North and South, and Jeopardy of the Republic; Legal mode of Redress nointed out; by W. B. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price Two Dollars. ? On Male at III* HOP'S Periodical store. No. 216 Pennsylvania avenue, adjoining Willard'a Hotel. THr.ltl.l-: PATENT IMPROVED KYK let Machine. First patent combined on one stock. Second patent, self-feeding in the eyelets. Thrrd patent, patent improved fastener, riveting both sides. All parties in want of a good Eyelet Machine are strongly recommended to use none but "Lip man'a Patent Improved," which is decidedly the best ever brought before the public, possessing numerous advantages, viz: It ia strong, durable, and not liable to get out of order. It punches the hole well and to fit the Eyelet, and in one operation clinches tbe Eyelet on both sides. It saves time, as tbe papers. Jfc., need not be reversed or turned over to clinch the Eyelet a second time, as is the case with all other ma chines. It is useful to the merchsnt in filing away papers, a? well as to the attorney or conveyancer, the shomaker, tailor, miliner, and numerous others, and is a very labor-saving machine. Agents for Washington, TAYLOR & MAURY, Rook and Stationery Store, near 9th st. May 24 * UKADY MADE CLOTHING AT REDUCED PRICE*?Aa the aeaaoii ia advanced, we have determined to sell ofl the remaining portion of our winter stock at greatly reduced prieea ; therefore gentleman wish ingto consult economy in purchasing fine Over coat*, Talmas Dreas, Frock, and Business Ooata; Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk, Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and Drawers, and all other ready made garments of fin? quality, will find our present variety to be as well assorted as in the beginning of the season, with the advantage of much lower price*. WALL At STEPHENS, JM Pa. avenue, next to Iron Hall. Feb 24 WOOD GAS,?CAUTION Bli it known that I, the mbscriber ob tained letters patent in December, 1851, for uu apparatus for the destructive distillation ol wood, and the making therefrom of tar or pitch at pleasure, and gas; and tbut in the judgment ol competent persons the inveution oi an appar tus recently patented by W. U. Porter cannot be used by him or any other person wiluout infring ing my said patent. And, further, that what is patented by said Porter rightfully belongs to me, as 1 expect to prove ere long before the United States Patent Oftice ; and, further, that the use of said Porter's invention iiivolves alw u process which I am now cluiming before the Uuited States Patent Ollice, and which has been adjudged to be patentable to the first inventor thereof, and which said W. D. Porter has formally disclaimed, as ap pears upon the public records of said office, ol which an official copy is hereto annexed, and also a copy of his claims. la th< National iuUlligenatr of the 25th instant Mr. Porter announce* ttarv has Mommt by patent the "exclusive right to making gas from wood," and threatens prosecution to all parties infringing his patent. 1 ask how this statement comports with the fact of my patent of December, 1851 and how far the threat can intimidate nuder such circumstance*? Mr. Porter's claim is based U,i>oii a movable perforated diaphragm, and was so understood by the Patent Office,,as it appears from the records of the Patent Office Vhat his claim was at firit refused as interfering with a prior patent to Robert Foulis, ol Canada, for an equivalent contrivance. This claim, as given Inf low, and in which the perforated diaphragm is the I saving clause, is what Mr Porter calls securing the "exclusive right to making gas from wood." The statement carries absurdity on its front, and is a libel on the good sense of the Patent Office If such a claim or right had been granted, it would forbid every coal-kiln aud charcoal manulactory in the country. The following copies of correspondence aud extracts from the records of the Patent Office will show the true state of the ease: Unitjb States Patent Office, A ugn.it 25, 1854. Sir. In reply to your letter of this date, asking " if any patent has been granted to W. D. Porter, dated 22d August,. 1854, or at any other time, or to any other person or persons, securing to him or them " ih* exclusive right of making gas from wood;1 and whether any such claim was made by W. D. Porter, under his application for a patent, which letters patent were issued bearing the above date, you are informed that W. D. Porters claims are believed to be c nfined to, his appara tus; aud, further, this office is not aware that a patent has been granted heretofore for the exclu sive right of making gas from wo*d. It would, however, be unjustifiable to expect me to make an extended investigation to answer your re quest. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, C. Mason, Commissioner of Patents. W. P. McConaell, Esq., Care of Prof. C. G. Page. Washington, D. C. The United States Patent Office?To all persons to whom these presents shall come, greting : This is to certify that the annexed is a true copy from the files of this office of an extract from a paper filed in the matter of the application of W. 1). Porter for letters patent, in accordance with which application letters patent were issued to the said W. 1). Porter on the 22d day of August, eighteen hundred and fifty-four. In testimony whereof, I, Charles Mason, Com missioner of Patents, have caused the sea of the Patent Office to be hereunto affixed [L. ?.l this 25th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, and of the independence of the United States the seveniy-nintb. C. Mason. Copy of disclaimer of W. D. Porter in his applies tion for "an improved it ill for making wood gas?filed Augusts, 1854. Letters patent issued August 22, 1854. ? I do not claim as rny invention and discovery the improvements in making gas from wood, vix: subjecting the products of destructive distillation therefrom to a high degree of heat, substantially as has been described and for the purposes set forth in the specification of W. P. McConnell. The United States Patent Office?To mil persons to whom these presents shall come greeting : This is to certify that the annexed is a true copy from the records of this office of an extract from the specification of W. D. Porter s patent, issued in the twenty second day of August, eighteen hundred and fifty-four. __ . tf In testimony whereof, I, Charles Mason, p0?" missioner of Patents, have caused the aeal of the Patent Office to be hereunto . affixed this twenty-fifth day of August, **" n the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-fonr, and of the independence of the United States the seventy-ninth. C. Maiow. ^ Extract from Specification of W D which Utters patent were issued August l?04. Ci.aisi. What I claim as my invention and de sire to secure by letters patent is : " The construction of a gas apparatus or still, consisting of a metallic or other cylinder B, the cones E and D, diaphram plate C, and exit pipe F, substantially as descril>ed in the foregoing spe cification, and shown in the accompanying draw '"^The truth of the abevemay be ascertained from the records of ibe Patent Office, to which all have *CCe" \VM. P. McCONNELL, By hi? attorney CHAS. O. PAGE. | MORKINfi COW MS.?A large and flu assortment, at ail prices, for sale by WALL At STEPHENS, ONMBKVL ami Preserved (linger and J Chow-Chow, Attea and Choong Loong, Can tun, fresh importation. For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS, No. 40,-opposite the Centre Market. IM)WARD LYCETT, Hen., Ilook-Blnder, j Potomac Hall, corner of Eieventh-atreet and Maryland avenue, over Clarke'a Drug store, Wash ington, D. C. Every style of book-binding executed, either in velvet, Turkey Morocco, Ruasia, or fancy colore calf. Periodical* and Muaic neatly half bound. Mr. Ltcktt respectfully suggests to hia friends that while much haa been done to tranarait family records, little care haa l>een taken to preserve pa rental likenesses. He takoa this method to inform hia friends, and th*ae desirous mf perpetuating per sonal remembrancea, that dacuerreotype like nesses can be inlaid on the inside covers of fami y biblea, presentation-books, or keenaakea, speci mens of which can be se?n at his bindery, or he can be addressed by letter, vrhtchwill be promptly attended to. Mathematical dictionary and Cyclopedia of Mathematical Science, com prising definition! of all the terms employed in Mathematics, an analysia of each branch, and ot the whole as forming a single acience, by Charles Da vies, L. L. D., author of a complete course ol Mathematics, and Win. O. Peck, A. M , Assist ant Professor of Mathematica United States Mili ary Academy. Just published, and for sale at he Bookstore of R FARNHAM, S TOXIC (4,1!ARK Y.?I am prepared to fur nish from myquarrv, opposite the Little Falls and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy O'Neale, any quantity of stone that maybe needed for building purposes. Apply to the undersigned at hia house on H, between 19th and 20th streets, in the First ward, or to Mr. Paine, at the quarry. July 27 WILLIAM B. SCOTT. CIOMMKNTARIKM on the Jurisdiction J Practice, and Pecnliar Jurisprudence of the Courts of the United States, vol. 1, by George Ticknor Curtis. History of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress, snd Results, by Major Proctor, of the Royal Military Academy. Gumming'* Lecturea on the Seven Churches. On sale at TAYLOR * MAURY'S Bookatore, No* 16 aenr 9th street - PROSPECT IKS Olf THE ?'WASHINGTON SENTINEL." 1 PROPOSE to publish in the city of Washing ton, in Septemlxjr, a political newspaper, un der the name of the WASHINGTON SENTI NEL Iu doing mo, u in proper I should mate known the principles it will maintain, and the policy it will advocate. It will support cordially and earnestly the prin c iples of the Democratic party of the Untied States it does not propose to be the organ of any Depart ment of the Government, except in so far as an in dependent maintenance of the doctrinws of that party may represent its opinions and express its views. It will not be ambitious to commend itselfto the people by a blind (lattery of their rulers. It will seek public tjpport by the bold avowal of the twatjiiieuts which are common to the genuine Democracy of the Union, and by the condemna tion of all such as may conflict with them, from whatever quarter they may come. It will seek to be (and it will endeavor to deserve the title) the organ of the Democratic party of the United States. The SkNtinkl will maintain, as a fundamental truth of that greftt party, that the Stated formed the Union between them by the ratification of the Con stitution as a compact; by which, alsa, they created the Federal Government, and delegated to it, as their common agent, the powers expressly specified in it, with an explicit reservation of all other*, to the Slates, or to their separate govern ments. The exercise of any powers beyond these thus delegated, is, therefore, an usurpation of the reserved authority of the States by the agent ot their own creation. The Sentinel will uphold and defend the Union upon the basis of the rights of th? States?under the Constitution?and thus by sedulously guarding the latter, it will the more effectually strengthen and perpetuate the former. With regard to the exercise of the powers of the Feteral Government, the Sentinel will take as the \ rinciples of its action, that Congress shall ex ercis no power which has not been delegated by the C. nstitution, according to a strict and fair in terpret lion of its language and spirit; and that it shall nc seek to attain indirectly an object through the exei 'ise of constitutional power, for the direct attainme t of which it has no delegation of power. In other words, all powers exercised must be clearly gra ted, and ail- granted powers must be used for no mrpose, except such as is clearly in tended by th Constitution. In respect to the internal administration of the Government, the Sentinel will sustain the settled policy of the Democratic party. It will labor to inculcate this cardinal doctrine of Democratic in ternal policy:?that this Government will best promote the freedom and prosperity of the people of the Stales, by being less ambitious to exercise power, and more anxious to preserve liberty; and by leaving to the individual States the manage ment of all their domestic concerns?while it con tends itself with guarding the confederacy from external violence, and directing the foreign policy of the country to the promotion of the common interests, and defence of the common rights, and honor of the States composing it. The Sentinel will advocate such a progressive foreign policy as will suit itself to the exigencies, and correspond with the expanding interests of the country. That policy should be energetic and de cided; but should temper firmness with liberality, and make its highest ends consist with the strictest principles of justice. The real interests of the country, upon each occasion demanding attention will be its guide in the course the Sentinel wil pursue. The national - policy of the world in this age is essentially aggressive. In th* growing sense oi weakness of some of the nation* of the Old World, and the ambitious restlessness of others, a com mon motive to colonial extension has developed self. Our settled determination to repel interference from abroad with our domestic concerns, wil prompt us to avoid it in the affairs of other coun tries, unless by their foreign or colonial policy our peace should be threatened, our security endan gered, or our interests invaded. For when the selfish interests of other nations prompt a foreign or ookmial policy which infringes upon our rights, and places in the pathway of our commerce a dangerous and unfriendly rival, such a policy must be resisted by remonstrance, and, if need be, by wa r. Our foreign policy should, indeed, be defensive, but to he properly defensive, it must sometime* be apjtarently aggressive. Our administration should l>e vigilant, watchful, and energetic. The world ia full of important movement*, commercial and political, deeply concerning American trade and American power. It ia time we had an American foreien policy. We must have it. We cannot avoid it if we would. We have larger intervals, and a greater stake in the world and ita destiny, than every other people. We occupy the beat portion of a continent, with no neighbors but a colony, and a worn-out, anarchical despotism. We are the oluy people whose own land, without colonial de pendencies, ia washed by the two great oceans ot .the world. Our agricultural productions are more varied and more essential to civilized life, and t? human progress?our mineral and manufacturing resources more vast?our facilities and capacity for internal and foreign commerce more extended than those of any other people living under one government. A continent, to a great extent, un< explored and exhaustless in ita yet hidden wealth is at our feet. European trade seeks the great East through avenuea which are at our doora, or must be made through our own limits. Europe, Asia, Africa, and the isles of the aea, lying all arouna us, look to us as th# rising power, through the agency of whose example, and ever widening and extending, though peaceful influences, the bless ings of liberty, civtlixation, and religion, are des tined to triumph over the barbarism and supersti tion of the millions *f the world. And shall auch a people refuse to lay hold upon their destiny, and act upon the high mission to which it is called? A mission so full of hope, though so laden with responsibility, whn-h, if properly directed, must make our confederacy the harbinger of peace to the world, aa well aa the peaceful arbiter of its deatiny. The Skktinkl will, therefore, advocate a bold and earnest foreign polity, such as the condition 01 the country demands; but it will advocate it under the flag of the country?nowhera else. Ita foreign policy must be consistent with the spotless honor and unimpeachable good faith of the country. To be respactable at home and abroad, and to be great in the eyes of the world, it must ask for nothing but what is right, and submit to nothing that is wrong. It must be liberal and magnanimous to the rights of others, and firm and immoveable in insisting on its own. It must, in fine, be true to its own interests, rights, and honor?it cannot then be false to those of other nations. Such, then, it the chart by which we shall be guided. Independent and free, we shall endeavor to be honest and truthful. The tru* friends ot democratic principles we shall cordially support and defend. Ita enemies in the field or in ambush we shall oppose, and on all proper oceasions dej nou nee. To our future brethren of the press we extend the hand of friendly greeting. The Sentinel ia the rival of no press of its own party?the personal enemy of none of the other. The present Democratic Administration has our l?st wishes for its success in the establishment ot the great principles upon which it came into power; and in its honest labors to attain such an end it will find th? Skutixkl, its friend and coadjutor. T ATRR YEARS, t?y the Author of " the I j Old House by the River." Mr. Rutherford'a Children, second volume. Pebbles from the Lalie Shore, or Miscellaneous Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M. General Notions of Chemistry, translated from the French, by Edmund C. Evans. M. D. The Land of the 8aracena, by Bayard Taylar. Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or Last Summer's Trip to the Old World, by Orvilla Horwitx. The abova are selected from a large arrival of newbookaat TAYLOR & MAURY'S 1 r c Bookstore, nesr 9th at. The New York and Liverpool United Sin ten Mall Steamers. The whips comprising this line are : The Atlantic Captain West. The Pacific Captain Nye. The Baltic Captain Comstock. These ships having been built by contract, expressly for government fSkPHlHlp service, every care has been taken 111 their construction, as also in their engines, to insure strength and speed, and their accommo dations for passengers are unequalled for ele gance and comfort. Price of passage from New York to Liverpool, in first cabin $130 In second cabin, $75. Exclusive use of extra sized state rooms $325 From Liverpool to New York 30 and 20 guinea* An experienced Surgeon attached to each ship. No berth secured until paid for. rROPUSKD dates of sailins. From New York. From Liverpool. Saturday.. Dec. 16,1854 Saturday. .Dec. 30,1S54 Saturday..Jan. 13,1855 Saturday. .Jan. 27, 1855 Saturday.. Feb. 10, 1855 Saturday..Feb.24, 1855 Wed'day.. Dec. 27,1854 WeJ'day.. Jan. 10, 1855 Wed'c ay.. Jan. 24, 1S55 Wed'dav.. Feb. 7, lt>55 Wed'day.. Feb. 21, 1855 Wed'day. .Mar. 7, 1855 For freight or passage, apply to EDWARD K COLLINS, No. 56 Wall street, N. Y. BROWN, SHIPLEY & Co., Liverpool. R. G. ROBERTS & Co., 13 King's Arms Yard, London. B. G. WAIN WRIGHT & Co., Paris. GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre. The owners of these ships will not be accounta ble for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre cious stones, or metals, unless bills of lading are signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex pressed. Jan 3?dtf UST RECEIVED AT TAYLOR * MAU ry's Bookstore, near 9th street? The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction by Edward Hitchcock, D. D. A Lamp to the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart, the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. W K. Tweedie, D. D. The Catacombs of Rome, by the Right Rev. W. J. Kip, D. D. Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coas of America, by Gnbriel Franchere. Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition. Vathek, by Beckford, do Female Poets of Great Britain, do Western Scenes and Adventure*, illustrated. Life of Napoleon, by Hazlitt, do SATIRE AND SATIRISTS, BY JAMES Ilaaiiay, author of Singleton Fontleroy, Arc. Cosas de Espana, or Going to Madrid, via Bar celona. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR ds MAURY'S March 6 Bookstore, near 9th street. RENT, till the 15th of November _ next, the large built house at the eorner oi lbth and K streets. Call at the " Sentinel" office. Intelligencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily' and send bills to Sentinel office. May 17?lwd Prospectus.?southern consek vatlve Magazine.?Wlien new aspirants for popular favor are announced, the public have a right to demand the grounds upon which such show of title to their patronage is made. In ac knowledgment of this, we trace the customs ot parties in the avowal of principles; of religious sects, in the promulgation of creeds; and of per sons in all pursuits of life, dependent upon the public for success, in their preparatory expositions of plans and purposes. The customs thus origin ating, though sometimes abused, are useful and proper, and should not be discarded. And when, in obedience to custom, new plans are proposed, those approving ought not to withhold their en couragement, as too many do, until they see that success is sure, for their aid may be needed to secure it. Such a foolish policy as this jeopar dizes the plan they approve, and hastens its failure; it has defeated many important enterprises, and has deprived the country of good and useful works. If a new proposition of any kind is approved by the public, the support of those approving is ot right expected, their approval being solicited only in the view that their more substantial aid will not be withheld. BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE PLAN OF THE PROPOSED PERIODICAL. TOe Southern Conservative Magazine will occupy grounds but bllle cultivated by American magazinists. It is believed that a field is open for a periodieal of a new and, in some respects, a lygher order than has been aimed at in our maga zine literature. In this belief, and with such an aim, we announce the Southern Conservative Magazine. The new magazine will be national and not sectional; claiming no merit by virtue of its es tablishment in the South, but aiming at a higher usefulness and a more general acceptability. It will be Protestant, but not sectarian; opposing religious bigotry or intolerance on the one aide, and infidelity on the other?laboring in its teach ings to advance a closer union between the several branches of the great family of the church. It will be political, but liberal; Owing no slavish allegiance to parties or politicians, it will advocate measures, not men, and will labor only for the success of principles. It will be progressive, yet sternly opposed to the reckless spirit of innovation so rife in the country?aiming to elevate and advance, not de press; te reform and improve, not to destroy; sacredly adhering to the true intent of our great republican theory, and laboring to advance it to ita fullest development. It will be truly American in tone and sentiment, but will repudiate nothing foreign, merely because so; believing that the good, the useful, and true belong not, par excellence, to any lavored people, but are the common right of all. It will be the organ of pure conservatism. It will encourage a high-toned literature, and defend pure morals in all the social relationa of life. And it will number in its corps of regular con tributors some of the ablest political and literary writers of the country. The magazine will be printed on the finest quality of paper, with new type, and in a plain but atiperior style. Each number will contain not less than 50 large octavo pages, made up of original articles, con tributed and editorial ?reviews, political and scientific essays, romances, poetry, fee. We promise much for the new magazine, and we intend to perform it all, and more, if the read ing public will give the enterprise a liberal en couragement. # TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. The Southern Conservative Magazine will be lasued, the first of each month, from the office of publication, Nashville or Knoxvilie, Tennessee, and will be furnished to suscribers at four dollara a year, or three dollars if paid punctually in ad vance. Publication will be commenced the lat day of January, 1856. Address orders to the editor and proprietor. W T. HELMS, Knoxvilie, Tennessee. May 31, 1855. LEAVES from a Family Journal, from the French of Emilie Souvestre, author of "The Attic Philosopher in Paris. M rs. Jameson's Common-place Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fanciea. R. FARNHAM, June 7 Corner 11th st. and I'enn. av. MKS. JAMESON'S NEW HOOK. ? A common-place book of Thoughts, Memo ries and Fancies, original and selected, by Mra Jameaon. Price 75 centa. Leaves from a Family Journal, from the French of Emilie jSouvestre, author of " the Attic Philo sopher in Paria." Paper, 50 cents; cloth, 75 cents. Theory and Practice of Landscape Painting in water colors, illustrated by a series of 24 designs, colored diagrams of numerous wood outs, with two extra plates of simultaneous contraots, by tteorga Barnard. Price $5. Just received at TAYLOR As MAURY'S Bookstore, fane 7 aear 0th at. New music.?w. c. zantzinger has just received from the publishers, Firth, i Pond dc Co., New York, and George Willieg.jr., Baltimore, aa assortment of their luteal publica tions. ??&- Pianos tuned, warranted to give satis faction. STATIONERS'HALL, adjoining Kirkwood House. Dec 16?3tawif A1VABLE REAL ESTATE FOR Sale*?The block of buildings known as ' the Union Buildings," and now occupied by the Union newspaper establishment. They are situ ated on E street, between 13th and 14th streets, and fronting directly on Pennsylvania avenue. The lot is 70 feet front by 159 feet deep. The property is susceptible of division and re-arrangement, and its position such as must rank it among the best business stands on the avenue, and is yearly in creasing in value. The time of the present lessee expires on the 1st September next, on which day possession may had. Also, that large three-story Brick House on 17th street w?st, (opposite the War Office, and three doors south of G street.) Also, that three-story House on 17th street west, next door to the Government Building, at the corner of F and 17th streets. Should the above pioperty not be sold at private sale prior to the 15th of May, it will be sold on that day at public auction. Terms will be made favorable to the purchaser. Apply to CH. H. WINDER, Corner of 17th and G streets. March 20?2awtl5May NEW LIVERY STABLE. To the Patrons'Of Berkeley Springs. THE undersigned begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has erected a ilew and extensive Livery Stable, for the accommodation of those who may wish to keep their horses at the Springs during the ap proaching season. The building contains about 40 stalls of extra width, and extensive Carriage Sheds. Its location is clean, dry, and airy, and convenient to Colonel Strother's Hotel, with which it is connected by arrangement. Expe rienced and reliable persons will be in attendance, and no expense will be spared to give every satisfaction to the visiting public. The proprietor will also keep for hire, several pleasure carriages and saddle horses. Having provided these ac commodations, at considerable expense, the Pro prietor hopes that he will ba liberally.patronized Terms to suit the times. JAMES A. STORM. Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, Va., July 1, 1355. July 18?tf. PROSPECTUS OF THE UNITED STATES TIMES, A Weekly Newspaper to be published In Washington City. The undersigned, expecting soon to retire Irom the position he has for some time held asSuperin tendent of the United States Census, intends to devote himself to the control and management ot the Review, of which, for the last nine years, he has been the editor and proprietor, and to the publication in the City of Washingtoft of a weekly newspaper with the above title. The material for this paper will consist, in part, of selections or extracts from articles admitted into the Review, but mainly of other original lite rary, educational, industrial, and miscellaneous matters, including digests of the current events ot the day, home and foreign; the proceedings ot Congress and the acts of the Government; lite rary and scientific sketches and essays upon leading and popular topics; biographical sketches of public men; digest of official reports, State and Federal; the state of the markets in the several arge cities; the progress and prospects of crops; supply, demand, prices, etc.; the increase of the country as shown by statistics, bringing down those of the National Census always to date The object will be, through careful editorial management and n large and well selected cor respondence, to establish at the seat of govern ment a Family Newspaper which shall be adapted to the wants of every community; imparting musement and information, and political, only to the extent of maintaining the institutions of the country and defending the rights and sovereignty of the States. The City of Washington, from the advantages which it presents for obtaining material of every kind, through the action of the Smithsonian Insti tution, the Patent Office, and the National Agri cultural Convention, etc., and the several Bureaus and Department* of Government, from its conti guity to the large commercial cities, fropi the ex tended, exciting, and all important interests that concentrate upon it, is, perhaps, the most eligible location for such a journal, and ample guarantees of its success have already been received. It will be printed in folio for the convenience of binding, and similar in style to the New York Albion. Terms: $2 per annum, in advance. To Clubs, of 10 subscribers, at one post office, $15 in advance. To Subscribers of DiBow's Review, not in arrears, the Review and Tunes together, $6 in advance. Advertisements on accommodating terms. In order to increase the usefulness of the Rm view, which has now acquired a very extensive circulation, it will be enlarged from 112 to 140 or 150 pages, and otherwise improved by additional editorial assistance and an able corps of contribu tors. * A monthl'" istorical digest of events will b? embraced in /ts pages, valuable for future refer ence. The subscription price of the Review will re main at $5 per annum, but for the convenience ot the large class of persons who may not desire the whole work, or who may only solicit in formation upon one or more of the subjects to which it is devoted, it is in contemplation te make a separate publication of the matter relating to Agriculture i another of that relating to Manufac ture*, a third to Internal Improvements ; a fourth to Commerce; and a filth to Education and Lettere. These publications will be but departments of the whole work, and may be subscribed for separately at SI per annum each. Thty will appear monthly in handsome periodical style, of from twenty-five to thirty-two pages; constituting an annual octavo volume of 360 pages each, showing at a single view and in a condensed form ihe whole resultH, within the year, in the particular department, in eur own country and abroad, as the Review itself will show them in all of the departments of indus try and enterprise. The Office of DeBow's Review will remain as before at New Orleans, though a branch will be located at Washington, which will be also the main office of the other Journals, and may b? addressed at all times in regard to them. The particular address of the editor, whether Wash ington or New Orleans, will be furnished from tiuie to time, in the work. J. D. B. DEBOW. Washington, Nov. 26, 1664. UaBow'a Industrial Resources, three handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress and Wealth of the United States, l,b00 pages royal octavo, double columns, clear print, library edi tion, may still be ordered. Price S6 delivered at th? expense Of the suthos USE THE MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER, For Writing Without Pen or Ink?Copy l?| Planti* Flowen, Pictures, Pattern* for Embroidery, Marking Lin en Indelibly, Manifold Writing. rpHIS Article in absolutely the best portable I Inkstand ia the known world, for a small quantity folded and placed in the pocket consti tutes a travelling inkstand, which cannot be bro ken. No pen is needed, for any stick, sharpened to a point, writes equally as well as the best gold pen in the universe. For drawing it is indispen sable. It is, indeed, the whole art of Drawing and Painting?taught m one lesson. Any leaf, plant, or flower can be transferred to the pages of an album, with a minute and distinct resemblance o< nature. With equal facility, pictures and em broidery pattern? are taken, and have received the highest eulogiums from the fair sex ; and, ia deed, a more tasteful present for a lady could not be produced. This Magic Paper will also mark Linen, or other articles, so as to remain perfectly indelible. All the washing in the world fails to bring it out Any child can use it with perfect ease. With this Magic Paper, likewise, one or four copies of every letter written can be secured without any additional labor whatever, making it the cheapest and most convenient article extant. It is used to great advantage by reporters of the public press, telegraphic operators, and hosts of others. Each Package contains four different colors? Black, Blue, Green, and Red, with full and printed Instructions for all to use, and will last sufficiently long to obtain Five Hundred distinct Impressions. It is put up in beautifully enamelled colored Envelopes, with a truthful likeness of the Pro pnetor attached. Each and every package war ranted. iLrPrice $2 a dozen; or five for one dollar. Single packages 25 cents. Address, post paid, N. HUBBELL, Ne. 167 Broadway, New York. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. Hubbki.l's Magic Impression Paper.?We refer our readers to the advertisement in another col umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and ingenious invention. The cheapness should in duce all to give it a trial.?Philadelphia Merchant. It is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and should meet with the sale it richly deserves.? Tribune. INTERESTING NEWS?We have Just received a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES for ladies', misses', and children's wear, which we offer very low. Ladies' Gaiters from $1 to S3. Misses' Boots ot 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 a good assortment of shoes for children ? We can answer all such querists to their satisfaction if they give us a call. We would also slate that we are prepared to 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 are determined to sell. S. C. MILLS & CO., Mar 1?3t No. 486 Seventh st. PIANOS, PIANOS!?We have now in store the largest and most reliable stock of Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly re nowned manufactories oI Hallet, Davis 6c Co., Boston; Bacon & Raven, New York; and Knabe, Gaehle 6c Co., Baltimore; runging in prices Irom $225 to $500. In addition to those in store, we have on exhi bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics' Fair, at the Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made expressly to our order for this Exhibition, any of which we will dispose of on reasonable terms. Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord eons, Melodeons, Banjos, Strings, Music, 6cc. Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penn avenue, near 10th street. Russia as it is, by count de gu rowski. MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert Rantoul, jr., edited by Luther Hamilton. SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public and private devotion, by James Montgomery. THE PLANTER'S NORTHERN BRIDE, a Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntx, with illustrations trsiu original designs, in 2 vols. THE CHURCH, in a series of Discourses, by Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church. Maine. HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL ana the English Commanwealfli, from the execution of Charles I. to the death of Cromwell, by M. G. Guizot, translated by A. R. Scoble.in 2 vols. HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes to our own days, by M. Charles Weiss, Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparte, in 2 vols. VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum ming, D. D. VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cam ming, D. D. Just published and received at the bookstore ?( R. FARNHAM, Apr 15 Corner of 11th st. and Penn. av. WASHINGTON IRVING'8 NEW Work, Wolfert's Roost and other Papers, now first collected, by Washington Irving. Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr Ainslee. Full Proof of the Ministry, a Sequel to the Boy who was trained up to be a Clergyman, by Joiin N. Norton, A. M. Memoirs of Life, 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, D. D. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR 6c MAURY S Feb 15 Bookstore, nesr Wth street A HISTORY OF GREECE.?A History of Greece,from the earliest times to theJtoman Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the History of Literature and Art. By Wm. Smith, LL. D., editor of the Dictionaries of "Greek and Roman Antiquities" "Biography and Mythology,'' and " Geography." With notes, and a continuation to the present time. By C. C. Felton, LL.D., Eliot Professor of Greek Literature in Harvard University. Thtabovework islntended principally for schools of the higher classes. Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of R. FARNHAM, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and lltb street. Aug 21. AKT HINTS.?Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting, by James Jackson Jarves, author of History of the Sandwich Islands, 6cc. Price SI 25. Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito Shore, sixty engravings, by Samuel A. Bard. >1 25. The Heiress of llaughton, or the Mother's Secret, by the autberof Aubrey Castle, Avon, dec. Price 37J cents. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR 6c MAURY'S July 21 Bookstore, near Ninth street. XTRA Heavy-plated Tea Wets, Albata j Forks, Spoons, Ate.?M. W. Gait 6c Bro. have just received a beautiful assortment of? Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles Castors, Coke Baskets, Card Trays, itc Also, superior Albata Forks and Spoons. The above are of the very best quality, and un usually low. M. W. GALT & BRO. Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. WANDERINGS IN CORSICA ; Corsica; Picturesque, Historical, and Social; with a Sketch of the Early Life of Napoleon, translated from the German by Edward Joy Morris. Price SI 50. Lectures on English Literature, from Chancer io Tennyson, by Henry Reed. Price SI 25. Just published, and for sal* at TAYLOR fc MAURY'S WASHINGTON SENTINEL TERMS OF ADVERTISING. One aquare (twelve linen) 1 in?eriiou... ,..$0 *>0 it ii 2 ?? 76 ? 3 ' 1 00 M ? 4 1 week 2 00 ' " '1 month 5 00 Buaineaa cards, not exceeding six line*, for not lesa than aix montha, inserted at hall price. Yearly advertiaementa aubject to apecial ar rangement. Long advertiaementa at reduced rate a. Religious, Literary, and Charitable notice* m ?arted gratuitously. All correapondence ea buaineaa muat be prepaid TO OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, SEAMEN, Ac., OF ALL WARM, T11 KIR. WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. S. M. KNIGHT, Attorney for Government Claimant), WASHINGTON, D. C., /CONTINUES to give prompt and personal at Vy tentiou to tbe prosecution of Claim* of every description against the General Government, and particularly to those before the Treasury Depart ment, Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus, Patent and General Land Offices, and Board of Claims. An experience of years, and a familiarity with the means of obtaining the earliest and most fa vorable action on Claims, with his facilities for the dispatch of business, justify him in assuring his Correspondents, Claimants, and the public gener ally, that interests intrusted to his keeping will not be neglected. Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public Laud Laws. He has nearly ready for gratuitous distribution among his business Correspondents, (and those who may become such,) a neat pamphlet contain ing a synopsis of the existing Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws, down to the end of the late Congress, including the Bounty Land Act of 3d March, 1865, under which all who have heretofore received less than 160 acres are now entitled to additional land; said Act grunts also 160 acres to all Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, Chaplains, Soldiers, Wagon-masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians, of the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers, and Militia?and all Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Marines, Clerics, and Landsmen, of the Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have served aot less than fourteen days (unless in bat tle) at any period since 1776; and to the widows and minor children of all such persons entitled, and deceased. This pamphlet eontains "Forms of Application" more full and complete than any elsewhere to be found; adapted to the wants of every class ot Claimants under the Act, with copious decisions asd instructions of the Department, snd practical suggestions as to the course to be pursued in sus pended or rejected cases. Parties not wishing to avail themselves of the faeilities afforded by this office in securing prompt and personal super iia&ndtne* of their claims at the Departments, can obtain copies of the above pamphlet ify remitting thirty cents in postage stamps. Inducements to Correspondents. Correspondents who prepare and forward cases for management by this Agency will be dealt with liberally; supplied with all uecessary blanks gratis, and kept constantly advised of the changes that from time to time occur in the execution of the law. It is within the subscriber's power to direct his Correspondents to the locality of very many per sons entitled under the late Act; and having ob tained several thousand Land Warrants under former laws, be is in possession of data that will materially assist in securing additional bounty. Fees, below the usual rates?and contingent upon the admission ot Claims. The highest cash prices given for L<?nd War rants, Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land Patents. Address S. M. KNIGHT, Washington City March 17?law'im Digest of exchequer reportm from 1824 to 1854, inclusive, 1 volume. Williams on Personal Property, with American notes, 1 vol. The Reporters Chronologically Arranged, by John Wm. Wallace, 1 vol. The Creed of Christendom, by W. R. Greg. Habits and Men. by Dr. Doran.. Guy Rivers, by William GilmoraSiinras, 1 vol., new edition. Bits of Blarney, by R. Shelton Mackensie, volume. Bartley's Poems, 1 volume. Lippencott's Pronouncing Dictionary of the World, 1 vol., 8vo. FRANCK TAYLOR. Sept 15 IITY BROTHER'S KEEPER, by Mlaa A. IVI B. Warner, author of Dollars and Centa, Mr. Rutherford's Children, Arc. Just published and for sale by R. FARNHAM, May 5 Corner of Pa. avenue and 11th stre%?. A HEW WORK on the Catholicity of the J\ True Church.?The Golden Reed, or the True Measure of a True Church, by B. F. Barrett, price 11, just received. May 10 . R. FARNHAM JOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealer in Wine, Braody, Cigars, Ate., Penn syivania avenue, south side, between 4} and 6th street*, has received a part of his fall supplies : Madeira, Sherry, Port, of various grades and prices. Cognac Brandy, pale and dark, from a very high order to a fair article. Scotch Whisky, Schiendam Gin, of superior quality. Jamaica Rum, Monongahela Whisky, extra fine. Caracoa, red and white, (Anisette of Dussel dorf on the Rhine.) Maraschino. London Brown Stout. Edinburgh Scotch Ale. Champagne of Mnmm'i and Moet's & Chan don'a Imperial, Heidsieck Ac Co., Muuim'a, and Moet Ac Chandoa's Verienay and de Rougemeot. Also sparkling St. Peray, pink and white. With an assortment of Havana Cigars.. Regalia EI Cas, Regalia la Villanueva. Es la Chay, Venezulano. Villanueva. Londres, Humos, Sea. Also, a large assortment of Rhine Win?, (tome sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from the highest price to a fine Bordeaux table Wine. Dec 6 BNULIIil AND KKKNCH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. MI4H II R OO K E .from Philadelphia, will open her BOARDING AND DAYSCHOOL tor you mi Ladies, on Monday, Sept*mlnr 10th, lt?55, at No. 13$, Penu. Avenue, corner of Seven Bnildings and 19th street. Miss BROOKE will be assisted by the most competent Profes sors in every department. A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged as a resident governess, and every meana will be used to accomplish her pupila in that language. Drawing will be taught in various and elegant styles. BKCOKXX*t>ATIONS : "My friend, Miss Brooke, is a most estimable lady, of great intelligence, whose qualiflations as a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English literature, entitle her to high consideration. ALONZO POTTER." "Miss Brooke is well known to me as s lady who la entirely capable of conducting successfully the education of young ladies, snd in every way worthy of the patronage of parents. A. DALLAS BACHE." RUrfBKMES The Right Rev. ALONZO POTTER, D. D., LL. D., Right Rtov. G. W. DOANE, D. D., LL D. Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast Survey. Professor JOSEPH HENRY, Sec"y ofSmitb soian Institution. Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. C. WILLIAM W. CORCORAN, Esq. ? JOHN S. MEEHAN, Esq., Librsnsn to Con gress. Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL. P. M General. Hon. ELLIS LEWIS. Chief Justice of the 8. Court, Pa. Hon. G. W. WOODWARD, Associate Judg* of the S. Court of Penna. Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. C.. N.Jersey. Lieut M. F. MAURY, LL. D., U. S Observa tory. Circulars stating the terms to be had at the principal Book Stores, or of Miaa Brooke, No 138 Pa. Avenue. August 30?3tawln?. ANCHOVIES, Varieties, and Shrimp Pasts.?Anchovy Paste, geuuius, in jars. Anchovies in sauce, in pickle, and salt. Essence of Lobsters, Anchovies, and Shrimps. Just received by SHEKELL BROTHERS, Pee 13?It if No. 40, op. Ceatre Market