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WASHINGTON SENTINEL. .,6;* v ? ' _ ?' ' ' ? _ _ \ V0L 3 TRIWEEKLY. ?? any of Washington, Thursday mossing, January io, isse. WASHINGTON SKNTINKL IS el bl.iSHKU THl-WKKKLV AN1> WlKiLJ b* i?kVKKI,KY TUCKEK AND WM M. OVERTON, Ward'* Building, mar the Capitol, CI t Y or WASHINGTON. TERMS Tri-Wr. klv 5 00 Weeklv 00 'To Oi.wks oh iNiMviDrAUs, subscribing h> five or tuore copies? Tri-weekly per a.iuuin, in advance........tJ 00 Weekly ?' " 1 50 07*roMtiiH?ieri> lire requested to act He agents. rrilK SON 8 OF THU SIRES, A 1IIS 1 tory of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny ol I he American Party, and its probable influence on (lie next Presidential election, to which is added a Review of the Letter of the Hon. Henry A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by uu Ame rican. The History ol Mason and Dixon's Line, con tained in an Addrwss delivered by John H. B. Latrobe. of Maryland, belbre the Historical So ciety of Pennsylvania, November 8, 1854. Mirana Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit, by S. M. H. Autobiography of Charles Caldwell, M.D.,with a Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet W. Warner. Just received and for sale by It. FARNHAM, Corner of Penn. avenue and 11th street. Feb 15 HARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is a magnificent number, filled with superior engravings, and for sale at StnLLfnqton'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 Tor September. (Jodey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, anr. Putnam s Magazine, all for September, received and lor sale at SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, THE FAILURE of Free Society?Soci ology for the South, or the Failure of Free Society, by George Fitzhugh. On sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S Hook Store, near 9th street. TITATER'COLOR PICTURES.? W Messrs. TAYLOR & MAURY beg to an nounce that, at the suggestion of several of our citizens, the pictures now on exhibition at their store will be raffled lor. 'Eleven prizes ; sixty chances, at $5. April 12 Bookstore, near Ninth street. NEW WORK, by the Author of the Heir of Redely fie. The Castle Builders, by the author ol the Heart's Ease, in paper covers; price 50 cents ; bound, 75 cents. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S March 31 Bookstore, near Ninth street p|ON?T FAIL, TO CALL AT HOOD'S I / if you wish to purchase anything in the way of tine American, London, or Geneva watches, (that can be relied on for the tru? time.) rich gold jewelry, pure silver ware,Jre., ttec., and save from 15 to WO per cent, as he is now receiving his Fall supply, which will be sold ai the lowest wholesale rates. Fine winches and jewelry repaired, and war rantnd to give satisfaction H. O. HOOD'S Pa ivenue, '?etweeu 4J and 6th streets, sign ol tl r- l.iri:c sort-ad eagle. N'fc?V HOOKS RECEIVED AT SHIL LINGTON'S Bookstore? Tiie Liodd Family, by Charles Lever, author ol ' 'harles O'Malley. iehind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer Lytton. ? The Lamplighter, one of the most fascinating nook* ever written. Kverything in the Book. Newspaper, and Sta onery line for sale at JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner 4J street and Pa. avenue. TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STRANGERS. WATCHES.?Members of Congress and others in want of perfect timekeepers would do well to make their selections at once, in order to test their quality before leaving the ciiy. Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen was never so complete as at present, embracing lvery description, which we otter unusually low. M- W GALT & BROTHER, Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Jan 1W D A KIEL WKIIXTEK?Mrun. Taylor At MJVURY have a lew of the original sub scribers'eopie* of the works of Dsniel Webster, printed on very tine imperial paper, in yhich Mr. Webster inscribed his name. Six volumes ; price S'20. T. Ac M. are the only booksellers in the United States who have any copies in their possession. Mar 11 Bookstore near 0th st. PINB WATCHES A RICH JKWELHY. HO. HOOI), Pennsylvania avenue, between . 4J and 6th streets, hns just returned from the north with a good assortment of the most rich hn<l fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he purchused for cash at very low prices, and now of lers lor sale the same, at wholesale or retail, much cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been tuld for in this section of country. I'lease call at his More, sign of the large spread eagle. N. It. Special attention paid to the repairing of watches by W. W. Hollingsworth. ii D(M,R'S RAILROAD IMAP OP THE X UNITED HTATES."?This celebra ted Map, recently eulogized by Lieutenant Mau ry, in his "Virginia Letters," is on sale at TAYLOR y MAURY'S Dec 1 ? Bookstore, near Ninth street. SOUTHERN IM>OK.?Origin ot the Con stitution; Incorporation of the General Gov eminent by the States; as national public agents in trust, with no sovereignty : History of Copart nership Territories from the Virginia Deed, 1784, to the Treaty with Mexico, 1848; Division of the Public Lands; Specific Duties; Origin snd History of the Puritans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be tween the North and South, and Jeopardy of the Republic; Legal mode of Redress pointed out; by W. B. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price Two Dollars. On Kale at BISHOP'S Periodical Store. No. 210 Pennsylvania avenue, adjoining Willard'a Hotel. rpREHLE PATENT IMPROVED EYE 1 let Machine. First patent combined on one stock. Second patent, self-feeding in the eyelet*. Third patent, patent improved faatener, riveting both sides. All parties in want of a good Eyelet Machine are strongly rccoininended to use none but "Lip man's Patent Improved,'' which is decidedly the best ever brought Ixslore the public, possessing numerous advantages, viz: *? It is strong, durable, and not liable to get out ol order. It punches the hole well and to fit the -Eyelet, and in one operation clinches the Eyelet on both sides. It saves time, as the papers, tScc., 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 merchant in filing away papers, as 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, Book and Stationery Store, near 9th st. May 24 KKADY MADE CLOTHING At REDUCED PRICES?As the mason is advanced, we have determined to sell ofl the remaining portion of our winter atock at greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish ing to consult economy in purchasing fine Over coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Coata; Black and Fancy Cashmere PantsVelvet, Silk, Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and Drawers, and all other ready made garments of fine quality, will find our present variety to be as well assorted as in the beginning of the season, with the advantage of mnnh lower prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avanua, next to Iron Hall. Feb 24 W(K)I) GAS.?CAUTION BK It knowu that I, the subscriber ob tained letters patent in December, 1S51, (ur an apparatus for the destructive distillation ol wood, and the making therelrom of tar or pitch at pleasure, uud gas; and that in the judgment ol competent persons the invention of an appar tus recently patented by W. D. Porter cannot be used by him or any other iter&on without infring ing my said patent. And, further, that what is patented by said Porter rightfully belongs to ine, as 1 expect to prove ere long before the United States Patent Office ; aj>d, further, thai the use ol said Porter's invention involves also a process which I am now claiming before the United States Patent Office, 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, ot which an official copy is hereto annexed, and also a copy of his claims. In the National Intelligencer of the 25th instant Mr. Porter announces that he has secured 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 under such circumstances? Mr. Porter's claim is based upon a movable perforated diaphragm, and was so understood by the Patent Office, as it appear* from the records of the Patent Office that his claim was at first refused as interfering with a prior patent to Robert Foulis, of Canada, for an equivalent contrivance. This claim, as given b? low, and in which the perforated diaphragm is the saving clause, is what Mr Porter calls securing the "exclusive right to making gas from wood." The statement carries absurdity on its front, and I is a libel on the good sense of the Patent Oilice If such a claim or right had been granted, it would forbid every coal-kiln and charcoal manufactory in the country. The following copies of correspondence and extracts from the records of the Patent Office will show the true state of the ease : Unite* Status Patent Office. August 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 " the exclusive right of making gas from, wood" 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. Porter's claims are believed to be c nfined to his appara tus; and, further, this office is not aware that a patent has been granted heretofore (or the exclu sive right of making gas from wovd. 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. McConakli,, 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. D. 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 seal ot the Patent Office to be hereunto affixed [L. s.] 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 seventy-ninth. C. Mason. Copy of disclaimer of W. D. Porter in his ajrplica* tion for "an improved still for making wood gas"filed August 5, 1S54. Letters patent issued August 22, 1854. " I do not claim as my invention and discovery the improvements in making gas from wood, viz: 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." Tk* United States Patent Office?To all persons to 'whom these presents shall come greeting : Thit 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. In testimony whereof, I, Charles Mason, Com missioner of Patents, have caused the seal of the Patent Office to he hereunto r . affixed this twenty-fifth day ot August, u *?' n the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fiftv-four, and ot the independence of the United States the seventy-ninth. C. Mason. Extract from Specification of W. D. P*rter on which letters patent were issued August 22, 1854. Claim.?What I claim as my invention and de sire to secure by letters patent is : " The construction of a gas apparatus or still, consisting oI a metallic or other cylinder B, the cones E and D, diaphram plate C, and exit pipe F, substantially as described in the foregoing spe cification, and shown in the accompanying draw ings" The truth of the abeve may be ascertained from the records of the Patent Office, to which all have access. WM. P. McCONNELL. By his attorney CHAS. G. PAGE. MOKNING GOWNS.?A large and fln aisortment, at all prices, for sain by WALL Ac STEPHENS, C^ONSKHVE and Preserved Ginger and J Chow-Chow, Attea and Choong Loong, Can ton, fresh importation. For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS, No. 40, opposite the Centre Market. Ir<IWAIU> LYCETT, SeiL, (took-Binder. j Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh-street and Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash ington, D. C. Every style of book-binding executed, either in velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors Oftlf. Periodicals aud Music neatly half bound. Mr. Ltcbtt respectfully suggests to his friends that while much has been done to transmit family records, little care has been taken to preserve pa rental likenesses. He takos this method to inform Ins friends, and iho?e desirous ef perpetuating j>er sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like* nesses can be inlaid on the inside covers of fami y bibles, presentation-liooka, or keepsakes, aperi* mens of which can he seen at his bindery, or he uan be addressed by letter, whichwill be promptly attended to. Mathematical dictionary rha Cyclopedia of Mathematical Science, com {rising definitions of all the terms employed in lathrmafics, an analysis of each branch, and of the whole as forming a aingle science, by Charles Davies, L. L. D., author of a complete course ot Mathematics, and Win. G. Peck, A. M , Assist ant Professor of Mathematics United States Mili ary Academy. Just published, and for sale at he Bookitore of R FARNHAM, nTOMG <411 ARKV.?I am prepared to fur nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy O'Neale, any quantity of stone that may l>e needed for building purposes. Apply to the undersigned at his house on H, between 19th and 20th streets, lit the First ward, or to Mr. Paine, at the quarry. July 27 WILLIAM B. SCOTT. COMMI3NTARIK* on the Jurisdiction Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence of the Court* of the United States, vol. 1, by George Ticknor Curtis. History of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress, pnrt Results, by Major Proctor, of the ftoyal Military Academy. Cumming's Leotnrea on the Seven Churches. On sale at TAYLOR fc MAURY'S Bookstore, Nov 16 near 9th street. PROSPECT-US '?K THK ^WASHINGTON 8ENTINEI,.' I PROPOSE to publish in the city of Washing ton, in September, a political newspaper, un der the name of the WASHINGTON SENTI NEL In doing so, it is proper I should make known the principles it will maintain, and the policy it will ad vocate. It. will support cordially and earnestly the prtn ciples of the Democratic party of the United State* it does not propose to be the organ of any Depart nient of the Government, except in so far as an in dependent maintenance of the doctrines of that party may represtmt its opinions and express its views. It will not be ambitious to commend itself to the people by a blind flattery of their rulers. It will seek public * .ipport by the bold avowal of the sentiments which tire 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 liile) the organ of the Democratic party of the Uuited -States. The Sentinel will maintain, a fundamental truth of that great party, that the States formed the Hilton between them by the ratification of the Con stitution as a compact; by which, al*o, 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 others to the States, or to their separate govern ments. The exercise of any powers beyond these thus delegattfl, is, therefore, an usurpation of the reserved authority of the State* by the agent ol their own creation. The Sentinel will uphold and defend the Untou upon the basis of the rights of thv 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 |>owers of the Fet?ral Government, the Sentinel will take a? the J rinciples of its action, that Congress shall ex en-is no power which has not been delegated by the C? nstitution, according to a strict and fair in terpret tion of its language and spirit; and that it shall nc seek to attain indirectly an object through the exet -ise of const it utional power, for the direct attainme t of whi? h it has no delegation of power. In othwr words, all powers exercised must be clearly gra led. and all granted powers must be used for no Purpose, except such ^?s 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 besi promote the freedom and prosperity of the people of the States, by being less ambitious to exercise power, and more ar.xious to preserve liberty; and by leaving to the individual States the manage ment of all their domestic concerns?while it con tents 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 reil 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 ot weakness of some of the nation* of the Old World, and the ambitious restlessness of others, a com man motive to colonial extension has developed self. Our settled determination tc 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 whqg the selfish interests of other nations prompt a foreign or colonial policy which infringes upon our rights, and places in the pathway of our commerce a dangerous and unfriendly rival, such a policy must l>e resisted by remonstrance, and, if need be, ky war. Our foreign policy shouid. indeed, be defensive, but to be properly defensive, ,t must oomclimett be apjtarewt/y aggressive. Our administration should l>e vigilant, watchful, and energetic. The world is full of important movements, commercial and polili< al, deeply concerning American trade and American power. It is time we had an American foreign policy. We must have it. We cannot avoid it if we would. We have larger interests, and a greater stake In the world and its destiny, thnn every other people. We occupy the best portion of a continent, with bo neighbors but n colony, and a worn-out, anarchical despotism. We are the olny people whose own land, without colonial de pendencies, is washed by the two great oceans ol the world. Our agricultural productions are more varied and more essential to civilised life, and tn human progress?our mineral and manufacturing resources more vast?ourfacilities and capacity for internal and foreign commerce more extended ihan those of any other people living under one government. A continent, to a great extent, un explored and exhaustless in iti yet hidden wealth is at our feet. European t rade seeks the great East through avenues which nre at our doors, or must be made through our own limits. Europe, Asm, Africa, and the isles of the sea, lying all around us, look to us as the rising power, through the agency of whose example, and ever widening and extending, though j?eaceful influences, the bless ings of liberty, civilisation, and religion, are des tined to triumph over the barbarism and supersti tion of the millions of the world. And shall such 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, wh>ch, if properly directed, must make our confederacy the harbinger of peace to the world, as well a? the peaceful arbiter of its destiny. The Skntinkl will, therefore, advocate a bold and earnest fortlgv polity, such as the condition 01 the country demands; but it will advocate it under the flag of the country?nowhere else. Its foreign policy must be consistent with the spotless honor and unimpeachable good faith of the country. To be respectable at homeand abroad, and to be great in the eyes of the world, it miisj 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 lirin and immoveable in insisting on its own. It must, in fine, be true to its own interests, rights, and houor?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 true friends ot democratic principle! we shall cordially support and defend. Its enemies in the field or in ainbuah we shall oppose, and on all proper occasions dej noance. To our future brethren of the press we extend the hand of friendly greeting. The Sentinel is the rival of no press of its own party?the personal enemy of none of the other. The present Democratic Administration has our lest wishes for its success in the establishment ot the great principles upon which it caine into power; and in its honest labors to attain such an end it will find the Skntinki, its friend and coadjutor. ATKR YEARS, t>y the Author of " the Mr. Rutherford's Children, second volume. Pebbles from the Lake 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 Saracens, by Hayard Tayler. Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or Last Summer's Trip to the Old World, by Orville Horwitx. The above are selectert from a large arrival of new books at TAYLOR. As MAURY'S J r ? Bookstore, near 9th at. The New York and Liverpool United States Mall Steamer*. The ships comprising this line are: The Atlantic Captain West. The Pacific.... Captain Nye. The Baltic Captain Comstock. These ships having been built by contract, expressly lor government hMbmHIb service, every care has been taken in their construction, as also in their engines, to insure strength and speed, and their accommo dations, lor passengers ar? unequalled for ele gance and comfort. Price of pHKnage 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 20guineas An experienced"Surgeon attached to each ship. No berth secured until paid for. PROPOSED 1>ATXS OK RAILING. From Neio York. Prom Liverpool. Saturday*. Dec. 16,1854 Saturday. .Dec.SO, 1854 Saturday..Jan. 13, 1855 Saturday..Jan. 27, 1855 Saturday..Feb.10, 1855 Saturday..Feb*24,1855 WedMay.. Dee. 27,1854 WeJ'day.. Jan. 10, 18f>5 Wed i ay. .Jan. 24, 1855 Wed'da' . .Feb. 7,1855 Wed'day.. Fwb. 21,1855 Wed'day.. Mar. 7, 18r)5 For fre ght or pa-sage, applv to EDWARD ft. COLLINS, No. f>6 Wall street, N. Y. BROWN. SHIPLEY & Co., Liverpool. R. G. ROBERTS Ac 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 ciou* stones, or metals, unless bills of lading are signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex pressed. Jan 3?dtf T UST RECEIVED AT TAYLOR it MAU tl 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. T. Kip, D. D. Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coas of America, by Gabriel Franchere. Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition. Vathek, by Beckford, do Female Poets of Great Britain, do Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated. Life of Napoleon, by Hazlitt, do SATIRE AND SATIRISTS, BY JAMES Hannay, author of Singleton Fontleroy, dtc. Cosas de Espana, or Going to Madrid, via Bar celona. Just published apd for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S March 0 Bookstore, near 9th street. FOR RENT, till the 15th of November next, the large built house at the vomer ol lbih and K streets. Call at the " Sentinel" office. Intelligencer. Star, and Organ, one week daily' and send bills to Sentinel oflice. May 17?lwd Prospectus.?souther nconser vative Magazine.?When new aspirants lor popular favor are announced, the public have aright to demand the grounds upon which such show of title to their patronage is made. In ac knowledgment of this, we trace the customs ol parties in the avowal of principles; of religious sects, in the promulgation of creeds ; and ol per sons in all pursuits of life, de|>endent 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 BU9cess 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 of 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. The Southern Conservative Magazine will occupy ground'* but little cultivated by American magazimsts. It is believed that a field is open for a periodical of a new and, in tome respects, a higher order than ha* be?n aimed at in our maga zine literature. In this belief, and with such an aim, we announce the Southern Conservative Mara sine. The new mngazine will be national and not sectional; claiming no merit by virtue of its es tablishment in the South, but aiming at a hjgher usefulness and a more general acceptability. It will be Protestant, but not sectarian; opposing religious bigotry or intolerance on the one side, 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 op|>osrd to the reckless spirit of innovation so rile in the country?aiming to elevate and advance, not de press; to reform and improve, not to destroy; sacredly adhering to the true intent of our great republican theory, and laboring to advance it to its fullest development. It will be truly Ameriran in tone and sentiment, but will repudiate nothing foreign, merely becuuse so; l>elieving that the good, the useful, and true belong not, par excellence, to any favored 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 relations 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 superior style. Each number will contain not less than 50 large octavo nages, made up of original articles, con tributed and editorial ? reviews, political and scientific essays, romances, poetry, Sec. 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 issued, the first of each month, from the office of publication, Nashville or Knoxville, Tennessee, and will be furnished to siiscribers at four dollars a year, or three dollars if paid punctually in ad vance. Publication will be commenced the 1st day of .January, 1S56. Address orders to the editor and proprietor. W T. HELMS, Knoxville, Tennussee. May 31, K>5. LEAVES from a Family Journal, from the French of Emilie Souvestre, author of "The Attic Philosopher in Paris. M rs.Jameson'sCommon-place Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies. R. FARNIIAM, June 7 Corner 1 Ith st. and I'enn. av MH*. JAMKSON'M NEW ROOK.?A common-place book of Thoughts, Memo rtes and Fancies, original and selected, by Mrs Jameson. Price 70 cents. leaves from a Family Journal, from the French of Emilie Souvestre, author of "the Attic Philo sopher in Paris." Paper, 50 cents; cloth, 75 cents. Theory and Practice of Landscape Painting in water colors, illustrated by a series of 1*4 designs, colored diagrams of numerous wood cuts, uith two extra plates of simultaneous contracts, by George Barnard. Price $5. J8st received at TAYLOR & MAURY'8 Bookstore, Jane 7 near 9th st NEW MUSIC?W. C. ZANTZINGER has just received from the publishers, Firth, Pond At Co., New York, and George Willieg.jr., Baltimore, uu assortment of their latent publica tions. JHCT Pianos tuned, warranted to give satis faction. STATIONERS' HALL, adjoining Kirkwood House. Dec 16?3tawif Yaiuahle real eutate for Sale.?The block of buildings known as 1 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 Pennsylvaniaavenue. The lot is 70 feet front by 159 feet deep. The properly 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 lime of the present lessee expires on (he 1st September next, on which day possession may had. Also, that large three-Mory Briek House on 17tl street west, (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 tbe 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 new 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 be liberally patronized Terms to suit the times. JAMES A. STORM. Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, Va., July 1, 1855. July 18?tf. PROSPECTUS OF THE UNITED STATES TIMES. . A Weekly Kewipapcr to be published In Washington City. The undersigned, expecting Boon 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 Washington 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 ol Congress and the acts of the Government; lite rary and scientific sketches and essays upon leading and popular topics; biographical sketches of public men ; d'gest 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 'arge and well-selected cor respondence, to establish at the seal 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 maintainiug- the institutions ?f 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., aud the several Bureaus and Departments of Government, from its eonti guity to the large commercial cities, from 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: S2 per annum, in advance. To Clnba, of 10 subscribes*, at one post office, $15 in advance. To Subscribers of DiBow'a Rrvisw, not in arrears, the Review and Times together, $6 in advance. Advrrtisements on accommodating terms. In order to increase the usefulness of the Re 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 tora. , A monthl'" istorieal digeat of events will be embraced in /tt pagea, 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 to make a separate ptiMication of the matter relating to Agricuhurt, snot her of that relating t? Manufac ture*; a third x> Internal Jmproitments; a fourth to Com mere* j and a fifth to Education and Ltttert. These publications will be but departments of the whole work, and may be subscribed for separately at SI per annum each. They will appear monthly in handsome periodical atyle, of from twenty-five to thirty-two pages ; constituting an annual octavo volume of 300 pages each, showing at a single view and in a condensed form the whole results, within the year, in th* particnlar department, in ?urown country and abroad, as the Review itself will show them in all of tkt department* of indus try and enterprise. The Office of DeBow'a 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 Journala, and may be addrested at all times in regard to them. The particular address of the editor, whether Wash ington or New Orleans, will be furnished from time to time, in the work. J. D. B. DEBOW. Washington, Nov. 26, 1864. j9frl)EBow'? INDt'STRial Resource*, three handspmely bound volumes upon the Progress and Wealth of the United States, 1,800 pages royal octavo, double columns, clear print, library edi tion, may still be ordered. 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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 }he 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 prietor attached. Each and every package war ranted. (H7*Price $2 a dozen; or five for one dollar. Single packages 25 cents. Address, post paid, N. HUBBELL, N#. 167 Broadway, New York. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. Hubbkll's Maoic Impression Papkk.?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?Wt 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 lor children f We can answer all such querist* to their satisfaction if '.hey give us a call. We would also state 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. 4S6 Seventh st. PIANOS, PI A BIOS!?We have iiow lu ?tore the largest and most reliable stock of Pianos ever offered in ibis city, from the justly re nowned manufactories of Hallet, Davis & Co., Boston; Bacon &c Raven, New York; and Knabe. Gaehle & Co., Baltimore; ranging in prices from $223 to $300. 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, &c. Remember, at the Piano, Music., Stationery, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store of JOHN F. ELLIS. 306 Penn avenue, near 10th street. Russia as it i?, by count de gu rowski. MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, ol Rotnjri Rantoul, jr., edited by Luther Hamilton. SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS lor public and private devotion, by James Montgomery. THE PLANTER'S NORTHERN BRIDE, a Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations from original designs, in 2 vols. THE CHURCH, in a series of Discourses, by Sylvester Judd, Pastor of'Christ Church Maine. HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL ano the English CommwnwealHi, 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 Refugeesvfrom 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 Cum ming, D. D. 1 Just published and received at the bookstore ml R. FARNHAM, Apr lf? Corner of 11th st. and Penn. av. WASHINGTON IKVINO'H NEW Work, Wolfert's Roost and other Papers, now first collected, by Washington Irving. Scottish Songa, 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 John N. Norton, A. M. Memoirs of Life, Exile, and Conversations of the Emperor Napoleon, bv the Count de Cases, with portraits and other illustrations. Manuel of Sacred History, by John Henry Kurtz, D. D Just published and for aale at TAYLOR ic MAURYS Feb 15 Bookstore, near 0th street A HISTORY OKGRKKCK.?A History of Greece,from the earliest times to the Roman Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the History of Literature ana Art. By Wm. Smith, LL. D., editor of the Dictionaries of " Greek and Roman Antiquities "" Biography and Mythology," and " Geography." With notes, snd a continuation to the present time. By C. C. Felton, LL.D., Eliot Professor of Greek Literature in Harvard Univeraity. The above work is intended principally for schools of the higher classes. Just received and for sale at the Bookstore ol' R FARNHAM, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11th street. Aug 21. ART HINTS.? Architecture. Sculpture, and tainting, by James Jackson Jarves, author of History of the Sandwich Islands, Ate. Price $1 23. Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito Shore, sixty engravings, by Samuel A. Bard. ?1 9ft. The Heiress of Haughton, or the Mother's Secret, by the anther of Aubrey Castle. Avon, dec. Price 37| cents. Just published atid for ?*le at TAYLOR 6c MAURY'S July 21 Bookstore, near Ninth street. t^XTRA Heavy-plated Tea ?eta, Albata j Forks, Spoons, Arc.?M W. Gait 6c Bro. have just received a beautiful assortment of? Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles Castors, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, 6cr Also, superior Albata Forks and Spoons. The above are of the very best quality, and un usually low. M. W. GALT 6c BRO. Penn. avenue, between lHh and 10th ats. WANDERINGS IN CORSICA; CorsicaS Picturesque, Historical, and Social; with a Sketch of the Early Life of Napoleon, translated frvm the German by Edward Joy Morria. Price *| 00. Lecturea on English Literature, from Chancer to Tennyson, by Henry Reed. Price $1 24. Just published, and for sale at TAYLOR 6r MAURY'S WASHINGTON SENTLN VI TERMS OK ADVERTISING. One square (twelve lines) 1 insertion .. ..*<> 50 ? ? ? a " X " ?? 3 ? i 00 " " 1 week - 2 00 " I month ... 5 00 Business cards, HOI exceeding si* Ijuo* tor not lews than six month*, inserted at hsltpri<-? Yearly advertiseinents subject to special tr range went. Long advertisements at reduced rates. Religious, Literary, and Charitable notices in serted gratuitously. All correspondence business must be prepaid ?^?? TO OFFICEKS, SOLDIER*. SKANKN. Ac., Of ALL WARS, TI1K1II WIDOWS AND M IN Oil CHILDREN. S. M. KNIOI1T, Attorney for Government Claimants, WASHINGTON, D. 0., CONTINUES to give prompt and personal at tention to the prosecution of Claims 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 Ia vorable action on Claims, with his facilities (or the dispatch of business, justify him ill assuring his Correspondents, Claimnnts, and the public gener ally, that interests intrusted to his keeping will not be neglected. Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public Land 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 lale Congress, including the Bounty Land Act of 3d March, 1855, under which all who have heretofore received less than 160 acres are now entitled to additional land; said Act grants also 160 acres to all Officers, I Non-commissioned Officers, Chaplaftis, Soldiers, Wagon-masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians, ol the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers, and Militia?and all Officers. Seamen, Ordinnry Seamen, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen, of the Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have served sot less than fourteen days (unless in bat tle) at any,period since 1776; nnd to the widows and minor children of all such persons entitled, and deceased. This pamphlet contains "Forms of Application" more full and complete than any elsewhere to be found; adapted to the wants of every class ol Claimants under the Act, with copious decisions and instructions of the Department, and practical suggestions as to the course to be pursued in sus pended or rejected cases. Parties not wishing to avail themselves of (lie facilities atl'orded by this office in securing prompt and personal superintendence of their claims at the Departments, can obtain copies of the above pamphlet by remitting thirty cents in postage stamps. Inducements to Correspondents. Correspondent* who prepare und forward cases for management by this Agency will be dealt with liberally; supplied with all necessary blanks grain, 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 tamed several thousand Laud Warrants under former laws, he is in possession ot data that will materially assist in securing additional bounty. Fees, below the usual rates?and contingent upon the admission ol 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?la wWm Digest of exchequer reports from 18*24 to 1854, inclusive, 1 volume. William* on Pergonal Property, with American notes, 1 vol. The Reporters Chronologically Arranged, by John Wm. Wallace, 1 vol. The Creed of Christendom, by W. R Greg, llabits and Men. by Dr. Dorau. Guy Rivers, by William Gilmor. Simms, 1 vol., new edition, Bita of Blarney, by 11. Shelton Mackenaie, volume. Bartlfy'a Poems, 1 volume. Lippencott's Pronouncing Dictionary of tha World, 1 vol., 8vo. FRANCK TAYLOR. Sept 15 MY BROTHER'S KEEPER, by Miaa A. B. Warner, author of Dollars and Centa Mr. Rutherford's Children, iVc. Just published and for sale by R. FARNHAM, May 5 Corner of Pa. avenue and 11th atrr?*. A NEW WOKK on the Catholicity of tb? J\ True Church.?The Golden Reed, or the True Measure of a True Church, by IV F. Barrett, price $1, just received. May 10 IL FARNHAM JOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigara, &c., Penn sylvania avenue, south side, between 4$ and 6th streets, has received a part of his fall supplies: Madeira, Sherry, Port, of various grades and pricefc. 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, (Aniaette of Duasal dorf on the Rhine.) Xlaraschino. London Brown Stout. Edinburgh Scotch Ale. Champagne of Miimm's and Moet'a 6c Chan don'a Imperial, Heidsieck & Co., Muinm's, and Moet ft Chandon's Verzenay and de Rougemenf. Also sparkling St. Peray, pink and white. With an assortment of Havana Cigars. Regalia El Cat, Regalia la Villanueva. Es la Chay, Venezulaim. Villanueva, Londres, Homos, ftc. Also, a large assortment of Rhine Wine, (some sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from the highest price to a fine Bordeauz table Win*; Dec 8 KnULIIII AMI) XKICNCII BOAItDI.IU AM) DAY ICKOOL. Ml S? H II ROOK E , from Philadelphia, will open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL tor young Ladies, on Mon/lay, iSrptfmbtr 10th, 1*55, at No. 1.18, Penn. Avenue, corner of Seven Buildings 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, aud every means will be used to accomplish her pupils in that language. Drawing will be taught in varioua and elegaut styles. UOOMXENDATIOttS: " My friend, Miss Brooke, is a most estimable lady, of great intelligence, whose qualifiations as a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English literature, entitle her to high consideration. ALONZO POTTER." " Mias Brooke is well known to ine as a lady who la entirely capable of conducting successfully the education of young ladies, and in every way worthy of the patrohage of parents. A. DALLAS BACHE." Kir?KK1CK?: The Right Rev ALONZO POTTER, D. D., LL. D., Right Rev. G. W DOANE, D. D., LL. D. Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast Survey. Professor JOSEPH HENRY, Sec'y ofSraith soian Institution. Gen. JOHN MASON, Wash.ngton, D. C. WILLIAM W CORCORAN. Esq. ? JOHN S- MEEHAN, Esq , Lilwarian to Con gress. Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL. P. M General. Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice of the M Court, Pa. Hon. G. W. WOODWARD, Associate Judgv of the S. Court of Penna. Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M C., N.Jersey. Lieut M F. MAURY, LL. D., U. S. Obae ???. tory. Circnlara aiafing the terms to Imp had at tHe principal Book Storea, or of Miss Rrooka, No 138 Pa. Avenue. August 30?Stawlm. An c II O V I EM, Varieties, and Mlirimp Pasts.?Anchovy Paste, genuiue, in jara. Anchovies in saucc, in pickle, and aalt. Essence of Lobstera, Anchovies, and Shrimpa. Just received by SHEKELL BROTHERS, Dee 13?Stif No. 40, op. Centre Market