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TT UNIVERSITY oEvIRGINIA.-The next

~ session OF this institution VIII open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th Of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
:, mathematics; l. natural philosophy, rnineralogy,
and geology; 8, chemistry; 9. medicine 2, com
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 5, mo-
raj philosophy. rhetoric, and bellies etrcs, and POI
Iitical economy; 2. law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica and a de-
monsratorshp Oh anatomy. The schools of an
ciept languages modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
The school of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, (noi including clothing, books, or
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools. at S25 each S75 90
BOARDING, including diet, room FURNITURE,
and attendance OF servant payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each ......" . w
(Rents without the precints something .
more1 %t .@ .aetE.
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit. SlO ........... 20 w
Washing say $40; fuel and light, say $50 80 00
S25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets al S2J each and a dssecting fee of 50.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500 in
senior class, $50 ... ...... ..a .. T.. s...
.a.. .-s GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-if Chairman of the Faculty.
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JYoR SALE. The Most valuable Lots In

INOR SALE.-The Most Valuable Lots In
Il Washington, on the corner of North Capitol
snd z streets, Capitol Hill, the most desirable for
q mansion or several first class houses, one square
from the Capitol and Railroad Depot, and having
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Z .U-sn !. FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

~T-sn FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
Fort Washington. Fare, roundtrp,
81. From Alexandra, 70 cents.---drrtiag i,l
Washington al 8 O'Clock, p. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington At and Alexandra q, "a
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat al 81
O'Clock, A. M. Coach fare 10 cents Persons
wishing the coaches TO call for them vii leave
their names with Geo. & Thomas Parker 81 Co
Refreshments to be had on board the boat.
JOE CORSON,
Sep 2lN Captain
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or DE Rows RE

Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marty 10 the southern and western States Of The
Union, including statistics of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
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WUKTIMER LIVINGSTON,
Sep 21-f Agent SO Broadway, N. Y
NEW YORK 81 CALIFORNIA sTEAM-
IT, ALEXANDRIA, AND WASH

= aIM ALEXANDRIA, AND WASH-
IEzssssesEzzss5E ington Boat.-The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf. The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, TO- IL, q, 4, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandra al $, 10, IL, 81, 4, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at Q, II, u, 3, AZ, and Ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB CORSON
Sep 21--tf* Captain.
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MODERN LANGUAGEs.--D. II. t:roux,

lNI native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
ally. Professor Of Numesmatics for the classif-
cation and explanation OF medals and COINS.
Pennsylvania avenue. south side, between 9Th
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Furnished Rooms 10 rent AZ that place.
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(,RAHAM,s MAGAZINE.-This number

( NRAHAMS MAGAZINE.--This number
~ opens the second volume of Graham's Mag
azInc for 1853 and we cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and cur sub
scrioers Tor the encouragement afforded to
per>evere IN eevattng the literary and pictorial
character OF the work. The last volume embraced
every variety OF Magazine illustrations and has
furnished to our readers papers of ability upon all
The topics OF interest which absorb the times and
also series OF articles Of a purely literary char
ac,er OF hlgher order than have heretofore been
found IN the monthly Magazines II shall be our
ann 10 improve Graham still further in these
respects, and by careful attention and enterprise
10 command the public appreciation and support.
The NeW pofnme--commencing with this num
ber-will claim especial attention for the beautv
OF is pictorial Illustrations. Ample arrangement.
have been entered iuto with competent artists n
secure proper variety OF the very best Of all
kind. Of engraving steel mezzotint, and wood
TO meet the expectations Of our readers; and the
literary department shall be still further improved
Agent for Washington,
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Sep 29--tf.
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rCHE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. devo-

il led TO Industry, Science, aud MECHANICS.
Published weekly al lbs Fulton street, N. r., tSun
Buildings by Mum & Co
Terms 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re.
nander IN six months
Sep IN
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Steam Nabigation.
THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships comprising this line are the toioacing;
The ATLANTIC ....... Captain West.
The PACIFIC. ..........C Captain Nye
The ARCTlC.......-....C Captain Luce.
The BALTlC............ Captain Comsiock.
The ADRlATIC.... Captain Grafton.
ENA These ships have been built by
@Rf$4s contract expressly for Government
te4sls service; every care has been taken
in their construction, Us also in their engines, 10
ensure strength and speed; and their accomrno
datons for passengers are unequalled for elegance
and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York 10 Liverpool
in first cabin, 500; in second cabin, $40, Exclu
sive of extra-sze state rooms, $500. From
Liverpool 10 New York, G30 and eco.
An experienced surgeon attached TO each ship
No berths can be secured until paid for
PROPOSED DATES or SAILING.
1853 1853
From Nsw York. From liverpool
Saturday.. August Wednesday. "A ugust TO-
Saturday. August 20. Wednesday. August ~.
Saturday. Sept. B. Wednesday,. Sept z.
Saturday. Sept. IT, "Wednesday. Sept. 2l
Saturday.. October /. "Wednesday. October 8.
Saturday. October Is Wednesday. October ~
Saturday. .Octob'r %. Wednesday. Nov. =.
Saturday. NOV. II. Wednesday,. Nov. l6.
Saturday. ..Nov. ~. Wednesday. Nov. 30.
Saturday. dec. 10 Wednesday. Dec. ~
Saturday. Dec. "a "Wednesday. Dec %
For freight or passage apply to
EDWARD k. COLLINS 81 CO.,
No. So Wall street, N "
BROWN, SIIlPLEY IL co.
Liverpool.
r. G. ROBERTS & co,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London
]. MUNROE 81 co.
26 Rne Notre Dame des VICTORIES, Paris.
GEO. II. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships will moi be account,
able for gold silver, bullion specie iewelry pre-
cons stones or metals, unless bills Of ladlng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed Sep 2l--tf
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8ail 4aaas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
SK~@ BALTIMORE AND OHIO r..

sEsszssxssssese2s Railroad, from Baltimore to 60
Wheeling, and connecting there withthe large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages TO GAINESVILLE, &c
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleied, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention OF travellers is confidently
directed 10 its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is Of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at +. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
(sSO mies) in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or p. NJ next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. NJ. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 mes,) and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington AT 8 A. M and p M. daily, meeting
the ears from Baltimore AT the Washington juno
ton, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore
Al Wheeling the seven unryalled Steamers oil
the Union Line, which have Just. been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio 10
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c., or the st. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 CncinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Companys excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, Nc, and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wellsvle and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad viii also find this a most
agreeable route there being regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling 10 and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington TO
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer Of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through tickle, with the right 10 lie over
anywhere on the roule,) from Washington TO
Wheeling, $3.50; 10 Cincinnati, Sill; TO Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets 10 be had Of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent At the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
VIM. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtfk General Superintendent.
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GTEAM Communication between New
~ York and Bremen. Bremen Mail Line. The
side-wheel steamers Hansa 1920 IONS and Ger
mania, 600 ions, will sail as follows:
From Nrn York From Bysmen
Germania. September 10 Gernania. middle
October.
Hansa. September 90 Hansa /. . . August
Passage from New York to Bremen: First class
500; second class, $35
For freight or passage apply TO.
OELRICIIS 81 CO,
Sep 21--td SO Broad street N Y
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
f.ss.s-. rrzsszzssssr, CHANGE OF HOURS On

- and after Thursday, October 9Th
1858, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeably 10 the following arrange
ment: aaas
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner Of Duke and Henry
streets, AT 81 o'clock, A. M arrive at Warrenton
at II o'clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past o'clock p. M, arriving in Alexandria al a
quarter before 4 o o'clock. p. M.
A train from Culpepper c. A. to Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Cnlpepper c. II. at
u o'clock, A. NJ, arriving in Alexandria at l04
O'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandra at II o'clock,
?. M, arriving in Culpepper c. II. AT AZ o'clock,
p. M.
A daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Culpepper c. H., in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central Routes.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsville. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SO
10 Staunton oO "a
10 Lynchburg.. % .
10 winchester A OO
Per order: w. B. BROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf Agent.