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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
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- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter OF a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September and
close on the last OF June.
Terms: Sl2 80 per quarter, payable in advance.
Al a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses OF full boarding student
will be about 500 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE :. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force VIM Gun
ton. Esq; l.. d. Gale, NJ d., Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
essor G. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
nATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The in.

i ventor (Dr. Kidder of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the OF it will be found fully 25 per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. Ii be so adjusted to
supply the gas al any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue 10 supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
attention, and independent of all the auctua-
tions Of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light OF a more
agreeable quality, in place of the blush white
color of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. As
evidence of its practical utility, it is in op
Grafton in some of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value. II has also received tho
united commentators OF the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, desrous TO avail
themselves of the economiser obtain all fur
ther information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store
and will give an illustration of it.
EDWARD NJ BOTELER,
Practical Cas.Fitter and Plumber,
South West corner of 9th and ID streets
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
Observation-Disclosures MAGAZINE..

i The number for January, 1854, will be the first
OF the fort rty-second volume OF the knickerbocker
Magazine.
Since the price OF subscription has been reduced
from five 10 three dollars a year, The circulation OF
the knickerbocker has been increased nearly four
10 one. In many places ten are sold where there
was but one before, and through the year II has
been steadily increasing. Ii is now offered as
cheap any OF the Magazines, all things consider
ed. Instead of making new and prodigious pro-
misses, we submit a few extracts from notices ol
late numbers, which we might extend 10 number
OF pages.
"Those familiar with the Editors monthly Cos
sip with his readers have doubtless with ourselves
and joyousness. In this number The Gossip
holds on its way like some fair rvule glancing and
dancing in the sunshine Of May morning. We
used 10 wonder how Mr.. Clark held ont, expecting
he must certainly snow brown in the coming
number; but this number gives no sign OF exhaus-
ton. ."--NatioRai MteHigsWccr, Washing gton.
The best talent in the country will be enlisted,
and no expense effort spared 10 make the
knickerbocker more than ever deserving of the
first position among our original American Maga-
zines.
TERMS.-Three dollars a year, strictly in ad-
vance-there will be no deviation from this condi-
ton; two copies for SIS five copies, and upwards,
81 90 each. Booksellers and Postmasters are re-
quested 10 act as Agents. Those who will under
take 10 procure subscribers will receive favorable
terms. Specimen numbers will be sent gratis on
application, postpaid.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON.
Odeon Building, corner a street, and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Sep 2l-tf*
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2ruks. Statignsrp, az.
nRosPECrUs oF THE UNIFIED

Statcs ustra,ed-Under the title of The
, 1 nited States Illustrated has been commenced
the publication OF great national work, OF very
costly and magnificent description, for which the
liberal patronage OF The American public is conf
IDENTIFY expected. II will appear IN parts with such
prompiitudc that two volumes VIII be completed
before the close Of the present year These vol
umes will be issued simultaneously, one beng eN-
rlusively devoted 10 eastern aud the other TO wes-
tern subjects. Each part will contain iour steel
enrraNin-s, from original drawings by eminent
artists representing either some remarkable view
from the splendid landscape scenery OF the coun-
try or some public edince, whose architectural
beauty or historical character entities II 10 such
conmemoration. Ten parts will compose vol
ume.
The present volume Of the western section will
contain, among other illustrations, views of the
grand and peculiar scenery Of the Mississippi
river, from ils origin al ltasca Lake down 10 its
mouth below New Orleans. In similar manner
the volume Of the eastern section will represent
only such subjects from the sea-board states As
are most striking and truly American,
But If excellence has thus been aimed al in the
enGravings the literary department also will have
every attention bestowed upon il. No expense
has been spared 10 render the work in this respect
also a national monument. Many of the best and
popular writers of the country engaged rs
regular contributors. and the editorial direction of
the whole has been entrusted 10 the care of Mr..
Charles A. Dana whose name is sufficient guar
well as OF elegance and beauty. Each number
will contain from II 10 Is pages etter-press print
ed in elegant type on splendid Ito paper
With the last numbers each subscriber or pur-
chaser OF the two volumes, will receive 10 each
section of the work alegoric title page, exc
cuted in high style of art and premium, a
magnificent steel engraving 36 by rs inches, rep
resentng The Battle of Bunker Hill from Trum
bulls great picture whose superb execution rem
ders il a costly ornament, and whose subject vii
make il dear 10 every American.
In the anticipation of vast number of subscri
bers, the price Of the work will be put the fol
lowing rates, whose cheapness only the larges
circulation can Justify: single numbers, each 81
cents; single volume So; the two volumes, will
the premium plate, $40. General Agent for Ma
ryland, District Of Columbia and vicinity Mr.
John {. Gobright. No. l02 Baltimore ST., corner
Holiday, Baltimore Md.
The volumes can be had separately by those
subscribers who may prefer the east the wes
alone.
HERMAN ]. MEYER,
New York, No. 16i, Wliam-st
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Sep 29--tfA Agent for Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
8goks. gtatiua&ru, &t.
nUTNAMs MoNTHLY.-On the first

nUTNAM'S N.--On the first OF
j July was commenced the second volume OF
putnam Monthly Its tssuccess remarkable among
literary undertakings, proves the genuineness OF
the national welcome with which the prospectus
was received, and the manner in which its pro-
mise has been fulfilled.
To have demonstrated that an original Ameri-
can Magazine can command the lively interest and
substantial support OF the American Public, and
challenge the admiration of foreign criticism, is
success OF which The publishers are proud
They will spare no effort in deserving even
greater favor. They still believe, a they said al
the commencement of the undertaking, that, -
popular magazine must amuse, interest and IN
struct.' They have still unabated faith in the
oppulencc of our own native resources and they
appeal 10 the experience of the last six months 10
show with what reason.
The first volume is now complete, and may be
had neatly bound in cloth, price 81 90.
The first edition Of the June number consists Of
thrty-five thousand copics-a greater circulation
than has ever before been attained by an original
literary magazine, either in this country IN
Europe.
TERMS: 50 per annum or 25 cents a number.
Agent for Washington
JOE SHILLIGTON.
Oden building, corner Al street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. Sep Gifts
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nor RENT, the Building now being FIN
\ ished on the northeast corner OF 7th street al

IL ished on the northeast corner OF 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, OF marble, with vaults, &c., and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern convenences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. The restau
rant communicates both from in and out doors, with
the second story which is composed of four rooms
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
conneXion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for offices. The third story embraces near
y the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables The fourth story embraces the whole eX-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room amory, and if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenants.
Apply to or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf E, bet. 6 and 7th sts, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
JOE SHILLlNGTON,s Periodical, News
paper, Stationery, and Book -seIIing
EST

Odeon BHiLding, Corner Al street and Pennsvlranio
Are1Ue
From which place he will supply all orders for any
books no matter by whom published, in advance
of all others, and at publishers prices
Washington publication office of Harper's Mar.
azne, Godeys Ladies Book, Graham, Magaz;nes
Putnams Magazine, Ladies' National AIaya-ine
and all the foreign Reviews
large and good assortment of blank books ana
everything in the stationery line for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Odeon Building, Corner Of Al ST. and Penn. ay.
Agent for the New York Herald, Tribune. and
lihes' Sep 2l--3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
NEW GOODS. Bargains for CAsH. .

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONi-
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
OF fall patterns, the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Ware,oonis, No. $, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street. doors south of +
street. | would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and knds--viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin
and Unglazed Papers AT all prices, from 10 cents
TO So so cents per piece Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l21 cents to 50 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 373 cents
TO 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept exhibition Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
al short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. call is
respectfully solicited Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. X. PLANT
Sep 2i-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
MAGAZNE.-This number


VI opens the second volume of Graham's Mag
azne for 1853, and we cannot refrain from thank.
ing most heartily both the press and our sub
scrbers for the encouragement afforded us 10
persevere in eleyating the literary and pictorial
character of the work. The last volume embraced
every variety Of Magazine illustration and has
furnished 10 our readers papers of ability upon all
the topics Of interest which absorb the times and
also series of articles Of purely literary char
acter Of higher order than have heretofore been
found in the monthly Magazines. II shall be our
aim 10 improve Graham still further in these
respects, and by careful attention and ENTERPRISE
10 command the public appreciation and support
TIE Netc Vofnple-commencing with this num-
ber--will claim especial attention for the beauty
of its pictorial illustrations. Ample arrangements
have been entered into with competent artists 10
secure a proper variety of the very best of all
kinds OF fengraving--steel mezzotint, and wood
10 meet the expectations Of our readers; and the
literary department shall be still further improved
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON,
odeon Building, cor. ~ ST. and Penn. ave.
Sep 29-tf+
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
TIME GRoCERIEs.-Families who ar

TNNE GROCERIES.-Famili who are
Il now returning from the springs and others
who about laying in their fall supply of groce-
ries will do well to give me call before they pur-
chase elsewhere. The following list, in part, OF
fine groceries, which have been laid in al the
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, will be sold at small advance over cost:
80 chests superior Black Tea, at so cents pound,
at retail
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea, from
so cents TO 81 pound
II hhds medium and very superior Porto Rico
Sugar, part at Ct cents
80 bags prime old government Java, Mocha, and
other Coffees
16 bbls. best Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
serving
$50 extra sugar-curcd Hams, favorite brands
cases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger.
Particular attention is called TO the above Black
Tea, at SO cents; il is rich in flavor, without the
deeterious effect OF most green tea, and warranted
good as is generally sold at 81 and 81 25 cents
pound With large variety of other articles not
named. Customers can always be accommodated.
Goods delivered free of charge.
Il. M. p. KING,
Corner of and 9Th streets and Vermont
avenues north of Jackson Statue.
Sep 21-tf
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Nov Is THE TIME for Bargains in RI


Nov Is THE TIME for Bargains In Ri
IN bands, Laces, Embroderies, &e.-Wishing
10 reduce my present stock previous 10 making
new purchases will sell without regard 10 cost,
for the next two weeks, as my intention is 10 make
room for new goods. | solicit an early call from
my customers and the public. | name in part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves, and Collars
Muslin and Cambria lnsertings and Edgings
Do do Bands and Flouncngs
Straw Bonnets, from 25 cents TO 81
Bonnet Rbands from l2l 10 26 cents a yard
Neck, Sash, and Cap Rbands all prices
Dress Caps, so cents TO 81 25
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 37i cents pair
Childrens Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerine Gimps, Braids, Buttons &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also, Swiss, Book Nainsook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces, and Edgings of
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av, between 10th and llth SITS.
Sep 2l-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
FREE EXHIBITION.
THETESIIIrRGT GT,S GaIIov,y n


WHITEHURsTs Gallery of Premium
w Daguerreotypes.-Contain the largest
collection of Daguerreotypes in the United States,
consisting of most of the public men in the coun-
try, and complete gallery of the United States
Senate being of the most attractive exhibitions
to strangers that can be found in the city.
Also STEREoscoPIc DAGuERREoTYPEs, which
have been pronounced by the most scientific men
of Europe and America, zone of the greatest won
ders of the age. They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotundity of nature; 10 most persons
the effect is startling.
Medals awarded at the Worlds Fair in London;
Maryland Institute, 1S50-5l and 80; and premium
at the Great Fair at Castle Garden, New York.
The highest award silver Medal, at the great
Fair of the Metropolitan Institute, Washington,
1853.
Likenesses taken equally well in all weathers,
though cloudy is preferred, except for children.
Galleries, Pennsylvania Avenue, between Al
and 9th sts., Washington; New York; Baltimore;
Richmond; Norfolk, Va; Petersburg Va; Lynch
burg, Va. Wilmington, N G. Sep 2l
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
HARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

Ill zine has now reached monthly edition of
over One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
copies, and the demand for IL is still increasing
with greater rapidity than ever. This unparal-
leled and unexpected success has compelled the
publishers TO resort 10 extraordinary means for
printing the work with the requisite rapidly and
al the same time preserving the typographical ele-
gance by which IL has always been distinguished.
Ii is now electyotypea by new process, which
makes il easy TO print any number Of copies from
the same plates, without in the least impalrng the
cearness and beauty of the impression, The
publishers desire TO repeat their cordial acinowl-
edgments 10 the press and the public for the ex-
traordinary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts interest and instruct the great body
of the American people, and TO renew their
surances that every possible effort will be made
10 increase still further the claims of their maga-
zine upon public favor and support. 1t will con-
tlnue 10 present, al the cheapest price, the most
interesting and instructive literary matter, original
and selected domestic and foreign, in the most
ELEGANT and convenient style, and accompaniedby
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex-
pendi.ure of money can command They appeal
with confidence TO the past, guarantee that
their promises for the future viii be abundantly
fulfilled,
TER fs.--The magazine may be obtained of
booksellers, periodical agents. Jr from the pub
fishers. al three dollars year, or twenty-five
cents a number The senli-annual volumes, as
completed, neatly bound III cloth at two dollars,
and muslin covers are furnished 10 those who
wish 10 nave their back numbers uniformly bound
al twenty-five cents each. Six volumes are now
ready, bound. The volumes commence with the
numbers for juno and December; but subscrip-
tons may commence with any number
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON.
Odeon Building, cor. "a st. and Penn. av
Sen 2l-tf#
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
alutrIs. afstaurants, 40arAina 4luases.
IRlING HOTEL, Washington.-The subj

II IRVING HOTEL, w ashiiiS toh.-i INC SUD
| scriber respectfully announces to his friends
and the travelling public that he has taken charge
of this large and well-known establishment, which
has been completely and elegantly reiitted and
refurnished in every department. Having had
charge for a long time of French's Hotel, Nor
folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
renced in all the details requisite to form a Hotel
of the first class, he assures the public that every
exertion Will be made TO render the Irving in
every respect deserving of their confidence and
support ID. d. FRENCH.
Sep u
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
ID alph Haskins, General Commission Mer-

Il y chant, washington, pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets, south side.
References: Hon. J. c. G.. Kennedy, Washing
ton; Prof. 9. c, Jewett, Washington; Messrs
Perry Il Bros, Washington Messrs. Homers &
Ladd, Boston, Mass; Messrs. j. p. Jewett & Co,
Boston, Mass; Richard S. Smith, Esq, President
Union Mutual Insurance Office, Phadelphia:
George Foster, Esq. No. 39s Broadway, New York.
Sep 2i-3t (n)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
NEW GOODS AND NEW STYLES

4 we are now opening new goods for the fall
trade Our stock will be found equal TO the best
IN the market, in style and quality
We invite our old customers aud gentlemen in
call.
We have also Ready Made Clothing Of the best
quality Gentlemen not having time 10 get them
made, will find our garments 10 be OF superior
quality in that line.
Furnishing Goods of all kinds as best cotton
woollen, cotton and silk Shirts and Drawers, some
very large aud fine, with many other new and de-
sirable grades, YOUNG 81 OREM
Merchant Talors and Clothiers,
sep 2-d (m) Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

MI
IN ship Line via Nicaragua.-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietors
Through in advance of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
No. North river, at 3 o'clock p. M, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles of
land transportation. These steamers are unsur-
passed in their ventilation and accommodations
For information passage at the lowest rates ap-
ply only AT the agency of the company, No. 5
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07
TCLECTIC MAGAZINE FOR ,s3.-The

INCLECTIC MAGAZINE FOR '53.-The
IL sphere and the utility OF the EcLEcrlC MAGA-
ZINE have become too well defined 10 require cx-
planation. Differing in aim from other magazines
and supplying want which is widely and ncrcas-
ngly felt by more educated and intelligent por-
tion of the community. IL fills place which could
be filled in no other method than by the principle
of selection which il adopts. The great reviews
and magazines of Great Britain and the Continent.
through which the leading minds of the age are
accustomed, almost exclusively, 10 express them
selves, are too numerous 10 be reprinted as well
too costly TO be imported by the general reader
They contain, likewise, much, with their desirable
articles, that has but temporary local interest
and which is worth 10 the American reader neither
the price nor time required 10 peruse il. To select
from the whole field Of journalism all that is really
valuable, both the graver dissertations and discus
sions OF the reviews and the lighter and more
versatile contents Of the magazines is the pur-
pose Of the ECLEcuC. The best parts of all are
thus secured. without the cost or incumbrance Of
the local or feeble parts Of any. The main portion
of the ECLECTIC will continue 10 be composed of
the great and eloquent articles of the reviews
while everything valuable or brilliant in all other
periodical issues, particularly of Great Britain
will be carefully presented. richer and more
valuable aggregate will thus be furnished than the
contents Of any sing periodical could afford.
and engraving will occupy each number. Among
these will be richly engraved portraits of the most
distinguished living characters, especially in lite
rature, art or craftsmanship. These plates are
engraved by Mr.. SARTAIN, who has no superior in
the striking and effective style Of the mezzotint
TERMs.--The Eclectic Magazine is issued on the
first of every month, in numbers OF 14l large svo
pages each, on fine paper, making THREE VOLUMES
year with title pages and indexes Price S5 per
year, if paid strictly in advance-otherwise So
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGToN.