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A GENCY AT w AsHINGTo N.--Te

"A w AS h III ~ s--l d
N Claimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring of
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public of
ices which may require the aid agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of The claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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EURoPEAN GENERAL AGENCY.-A

IL CHAs. F. STANsBURY, one of the members Of
the firm, has permanently established himself in
London, such arrangement being found neces-
sary, in order TO give his immediate personal atten-
ton to the European business of great importance
and value, already subject to the direction and
control of M. N. Il Co., and TO such other business
interests may be hereafter entrusted TO their
care and management.
AS guarantee for the mode in which the bus-
of their foreign Office will be conducted, they
have special permission 10 give the names, re-
ferees, of Bankers, Merchants, and Gentlemen OF
commanding influence, position, and character in
Europe, whenever desired.
Mr.. S. is aided by eminent and efficient legal
counsel abroad, and special attention is given by
him TO the facilitating of proceedings for the
very or collection Of legacies made TO parties in
the United States; TO the recovery and possession
of property, real and personal, claimed by heirs al
law resident in this country; TO the adjusting OF
unsettled balances due TO claimants in the United
States, whether accruing on public account or
otherwise; 10 the procuring of legal conveyances
from parties resident in Europe 10 purchasers OF
real estate in the United States in word, to bu-
siness of any kind that may be confded TO M. N.
q Co., however complicated, as they have the
means of communicating advantageously with
persons of every pursuit, profession, or station in
Europe, however remotely located.
Their charges will be moderate, and regulated
by the nature and extent of the services rendered.
Sep 2l--tf*
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cCorrs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

GCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
y Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5i) combination of
literary attractions heretofore unatemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of orig-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated !" Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons The first of series of original novellettcs
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs. and It's startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc.. is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother etc.
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, aud H. c. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knfe--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairve, Lille Bilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year SO -four copies one year 50; nine copies one
year and one TO the getter up OF the club, $40 ;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
MANTLEs.-MarbIe works.

lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest STYLE and superior finish which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also. Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, So rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On + ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct. 9-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
Bile In fnstalmentS.

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
Bile In instalments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock Of this Company now open at the
office of ADAMS 81 STEVENS, 9th St, opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has $4,000 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
135 miles southwest of Washington city, Staunton
station on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes to
build railroad TO connect with the Virginia Cen
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
will be able TO put coal in this city at So per ton
thus enabling the company TO make from 81 TO 81
per ton profit and of course making it one of the
most profitable investments ever offered TO the
public. The lands abound in rich straas of coal
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an nexhanstible supply Of iron ore,
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State of Virginia, and is nearer
than any Of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles consequently II enjoys, in re-
spect to distance, advantage over any coal that
comes TO this city. The coal is about ninety per
cent. carbon, and entirely free from sulphur its
ash is white.
ADAM RUDOLPH, President.
ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS. I. CLARKE,
w. S. DUNHAM,
C. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
No. CIV alexandra Gazette copy)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
NrEDICAL ALDEpARTMENroFHAMp-

Iyl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.--The
sixteenth annual course Of lectures will COM
mence Monday the 10th day of October 1853
and continue until the 1st Of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March
X. l.. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
l.. w. Chamberlayne, NJ d., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, nj. D., Prof Of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p. Johnson, M D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David Ii. Tucker, M. D., Prof. of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. d. Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trihing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infirmary and Richmond anshouse. The in
frmary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty. all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence OF the class and the students he
ing freely admitted TO the wards, enjoy, under
The guidance of the professors, unusual spportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment Of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, s.. Professors
fees. SlOO. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
ISs- The price of board including fuel lights
and servants attendance, is usually So or s3I per
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, NJ. d.,
Sep 29-tf Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
MlisffIIantSns.
BRANCH OF sTATIONERs, Hall,
Nos. ia and l76 Pearl street, Ns0 York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
u foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks the trade that be found in this
market. Our. stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting of bath post plain and
gilt edge; plain, gill; and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note commercial packet, and folio
post; flat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal /;
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet and straw boards; blank pass, and
memorandum books, OF every variety; fancy mar
Bile, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE Dc co.
1lth ST., doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
JULES BON NET,
CARD.-Drs. r. = J. Hunter

N EUICAL CAHJ.--Dfs. X. q .. Huhter,
lNl physicians for diseases of the chest, &c.,)
beg to announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 9Th of December next, or as soon
thereafter they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 10 their prac-
tce in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being central and easy
Of access TO those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DIR. James Hunter viii, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
| month after December.
Willbe published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on lnha-
lation, with I" introduction /" Notes and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, NJ r. c. s.
Nov l6--1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.

=
N0cenber /, 1853.
TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
u of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts respectively OF their
quarterly pay. II was established to accommo-
date the contractors, and their necessities in
advance Of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply to one draft per
ronte from each contractor for the schoLe aniomat
(deducting fines, collections, &c.) Of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as to be supposed to allow any
number Of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (for
il was never anything more) has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this Office
forced upon il the settlement of the prirate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species OF paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
It not unfrequenty occurs too, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures 10
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made to pass before their presentation
Il is therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the LIST day of January, 1854 but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed or filed for payment, in this office. This
draft should state upon its face, that IL is tie on
one the quarter md hte route lboth to be speci-
fed) on which it is drawn; and tie signature there
to shonM be attested By the postmaster the place
lDleys IL mag be dya0n and one other atuess a,,d
each assignment thereof should be attestea bu two
scttnesses.
VIM. F. PHILLIPS,
Anditor fthe Treasury for the
Nov. IL. p. o Department.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOW,s RE

IL VIEW volumes XIV and XV. adapted pri
marily to the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics offoreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans at s5 per annum, in advance.
ES~ few completes sets Of the work thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 to $50 pages)
are Tor sale at the Office New Orleans deliverable
IN any ofthe large eitiss or towns. Sep 7--f
rTHE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. devo-
IL ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Ppblished weekly at 12S Fulton street, N. y, (Sun
Bpildings) g Mum & Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
pander insiy months -
Sep. TT k
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
BOVINE & CO., nth street.

rOLLINS, BOVINE Il Co, nth street,
" Cd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm.
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers, sets of books for societies writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases. States pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink.
elastic paper holders seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknves, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va.
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks receipts, &c
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL.
ia and 176 Pearl street New York.
Nov. 5--tc
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10

GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
IT, BALTIMORE AND OHIOEr..

g Railroad, from Baltimore to G12
Wheeling, and connecting there withthel 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
pleted, 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 TO 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 p. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in Is or 10 hours, Including all stop
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. NJ next day; or
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M. NAV Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, (l79 mes,) and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling in themorning
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at 6 A. M. and 5 p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tion (better known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio TO
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 to CincnnatD and other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
TO GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington TO
Wheeling and no charge for transfer Of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $1l; to Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets IN ha had of Mr. d .peoxc A. oar, a, IN,
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
VIM. PARKER,
Sep 2l--dtfx General Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and Psapetuity.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient.
Fund, January 1, 1851, $3O6, ,O29 O4.

Office in Washington City, st. and Penn.
System cash, dividends cash, no scrip and credits,
the value of which none can tell because not con-
vertible; but cash premiums cash dividends, and
losses paid in cash is the system of this office. All
its operations in cash, the amount insured con-
sequenty on settlement day is never reduced; on
the contrary, increased; thereby holders Of policies
are never disappointed. More than this, policies in
force, OF two years standing, for life, will at any
time be purchased upon surrender, and one-fourth
10 two-thirds of the whole amount of premiums
paid TO the Office returned IN cash. See prospec-
fuses. CHARLES G. INLAY, secretary. S. r. CRAw-
FORD, president PLINY SMITH. actuary.
]. E. NORRIS, Agent, Washington City.
JOHN RICHARDS, NJ d., Med. Adviser,
Duval's building, Penn. avenue, near A st.
Oct 25--dlm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
!. FOR SOUTHAMPTON AND


SK-6H4Ss Havre---The United States Mail
11lllk Steamer FRANKLIN, j. A. Wotion,
commander, will leave for Havre touching al
Southampton, to land mails and passengers, on
Saturday, September "a, at ~ O'clock from Pier
No. a, North River Price Of passage $l2O--
Luggage not wanted during the voyage should be
sent on board the day before sailing, marked sbe
low" No merchandise will be received on board
after Thursday, September 22d. For freight or
passage, apply 70
MORTIMER LIVINGSTON.
Sep 2l--1t Agent SO Broadway, NJ Y
NEW YORK 4 CALIFORNIA STEAM
IN ship Line via Nicaragua 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 Is,hn,us crossing.
The new double engine steamship STAR OFTHE
WEST. 900 tons bnrthcn, win leave from pi~r
No. North river, at 3 o'clock p. M. precisely.
for San Juan del Norte, On Tuesday, September
20h; connecting with the hew and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Me-
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation, These steamers are ,insur
passed in their ventilation and accommodations
For information or passage at the lowest rates an
ply only at the agency of the company No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53-The under
IN signed has this day opened an office, No AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange) for the
transaction of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 21--dtf EMANUEL B. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
r AW NOTICE.-sIDNEY $. BAXTER

Il 4 late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington 10 practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District of Column
ba, and attend to any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrisons new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. j. Allen, Hon. Wm Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncnre, Hon G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. II. Lee, of the Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Virginia.
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-lyeod. m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
r.. rysEEszss=z-1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

4kMSsss--.s and after Thursday, October 9th,
1853, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run.
over this road agreeably 10 the following arrange
inent:
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 IL O'Clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past / o'clock T.. M, arriving in Alexandra at
quarter before A O'Clock. p. M
A train from Culpepper G. A. 10 Alexandria and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper G. H. al
"a o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandria at lOa
o'clock A. M
Returning will leave Alexandra at IL O'clock,
I. M, arriving in Culpepper G. II. at AZ o'clock,
p. M. 1
daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Culpepper g. H., in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central Routes
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsville. !. :. ...... & so
10 Staunton. ............... 5O
10 Lynchburg... ..................... 90
To Winchester. a 90
Per order: W. b. BROCKETT.
Oct 5--tf Agent
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEoPLEs jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business, of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, aoithout charge either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well as if the party We're
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States. model of the inven-
tion is always necessary In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED f. BEACH,
Editor OF the Peoples Journal Patent Agent, &c.
No. SO Nassau street, New York
Nov 23-x
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10

cle OF the turf, agriculture, field SPORTS liter
ature, aud the stage, embeshed with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No 3 Park Place, New York John Rich
ards, publisher. William Il. Porter, editor.
Oct 12N