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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-

Nl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va--The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will com
msnce on Monday the 10th day of October, 1858,
and continue until the lst of the ensuing March
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
R. l.. Bohannan, M. D.. Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
l.. w. Chamberayne, M. d., Prof OF Materia
Medca and Therapeutics
Martin p. Scott, NJ. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, NJ D., Prof Of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Garter p. Johnson, NJ. D. Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
David II. Tucker, M. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur Z. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and al very
trihing expense. ,+.
Clinical lectures regularly given at the col
lege intirmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject the entire control Of the faculty, is at all
times well filled 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, be-
the guidance Of the professors, unusual spportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease. #
Naturalization fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25. -"..."
ES- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or S31 per
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, NJ. d., .,...
Sep eft Dean Of the Faculty.
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THE PEOPLES PATENT oFEICE.

inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEopLE's Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business Of every description promptly at
tended 10. Persons wishing for information rela
tive 10 patents or inventions, may all times con-
suit the undersigned, aeahout charge, either per-
sonay at his office, or by letter. To those living
al 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 were
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-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor 9th Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-M - - -
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MisfelIanf0ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
\ n Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Mo

Illustrated RECORD OF Agriculture, Me
N chanics, Science and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
Sc Nassau street New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part ofhe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter.
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
Plies JOURNAL repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .fiy cents volame.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps or bills at the risk of the publisher
The name of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly pritten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
Va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, TO be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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.. CARD-MUSICALE.
j. T.. SCHEEI resnecffnlly

i informs the Musical Community of Wash
lngton and Georgetowfh that he is fully prepared
10 attend Private Parties Sorices. &c. He liza,
made arrangements which insure him a constant
supply of all the most fashionable European and
American music.
The Piano being the most fashionable instru.
ment al present used in Europe and the northern
cities, on the above named occasions Prote ssor
Schee will at all times be prepared, personally 10
preside at that instrument, and perform all the
most popular and most fashionable music Of the
day. and trusts that his past experience and en-
deavors TO please, will ensure him the patronage
OF all lovers of good music.
ES- Any additional instruments furnished il
desired. Orders may be left al his residence on l4ti
street, near + at the music stores of Mrs. Andcr
son. Mr.. Davis and IIilbus & Hitz, or at the con
fectionery stores of Mr.. Ga,iter, Mr. Miller, ant
Mr. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec 6-Gteod
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u w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor
III under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his wcll-sclected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, i'll view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by doing. A suit of clothes
can be made pin the most elegant style AT twelve
hours notice. o
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various Styles frock and dress coats and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya-

Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE In instruments. .,.
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,
1876 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,
il will be able 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 il one of the
most profitable investments ever offered 10 the
public. The lands abound in rich stratas of coal,
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
| 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 il en- oys in re-
spect TO distance, advantage 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. T. CLARKE,
w. S. DUNHAM,
c. Y WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copyJ
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
MARBLE Marble 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, style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window slls, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 IS 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.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On L St., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct 9-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
oCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

GCOIF'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (lS5l combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be a and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fliy-six consecutive weeks
in the .Samroay 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 novelleteS,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Answorth, is about to be
commenced. Ii will be handsomely Illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc, is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, To follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-.
titled the Old Ivy Grove and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee 1Ientz, Clara
Clairvie, Lille Lilberne, 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.
Tcrms-One copy one year 50; 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 10 the getter mp
of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
rTHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW


and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceiorwarded it will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any in
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which are new music, con-
sisting of gees, hymn tunes chants, anthems, ded-
cation and HOLIDAY pieces, and, in short, every
variety of music adapted TO purposes of religious
worship, TO public occasions and to the home cir
Gle all of which will be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attanmcnts. In the editorial department
OF the Review are engaged, lin addition TO Mr..
Cady, the former edtor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George +. Root, VIM. j. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReUieie will also be a regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrIption list of this paper is now larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements rendering it the cheapest as well as
lit is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
eled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annnt,, or SIR copies for
fce dollars, always in advance.
rs. The music alone in a volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual brm. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays criticisms, Instructions, &c DC, all for
only one doHar.i Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent nreceipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid)
". MASON BROTHERS,
2; Park Row, N. Y.
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CARD.-Drs. r. & j. Hunter

1Nl physicians for diseases of the chest, nc,
beg 10 announce that they will remove 10 New
York on the 9th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 10 their prac-
tice in Washington aud Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being central and easy
OF access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union. ......
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter visit
professionally 81. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for nvalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition Of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an Introduction "Notes," and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, NJ. II. C.S.
Nov 16--ly (m)
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9tlisffIIankGMs.
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos III and l76 Pearl street. NeD York.

Nos. III and l76 Pearl street, NeD York.
COLLINS, BOVINE u CO., Importers OF
I foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best se-
leced stocks TO the trade that can be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
gilt edge; plain, gilt and embossed note; cap, let
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American and English drawing papers plain, EN-.
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stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. ." COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
llth ST., 6 doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-ly* (m)
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NOTICE TO u. $. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC. '."..'.
aM Norember /, 1853
IT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE

4@ Norember /, 1853.
TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiatcd 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 meet their necessities in
advance OF the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts warrants of the department,
and was intended only to apply 10 araH per
route from each contractor for the achOL amount,
(deducting fines collections, &c.) of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed 10 allow any
number OF drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingn the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
tor privilege conceded for accommodation (ior
II was never anything more) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business Of this Office,
forced upon IL the settlement of the 1rfrate ac-
counts of contractors and thrown upon the ex-
changes of the country, with a quasi sanction OF
TINS once species OF paper currency unauthor-
ized toy the laws t..,.. ~
1t not unlrequently occurs, too, that this office is
exposed to great and unnecessary risk in deter
INNING upon the genuineness of the signatures to
inc assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
mace 10 pass before their presentation
- Is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice 10 contractors, and all concerned that from
and alter the LIST day of January 1854 but one
dram Tor the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office This
drait should state upon its face, thar IL is tbe o,I
one for ne quarter and e ronte both TO be speci-
hedlon which II is drawn; and ths signature theys-
10 Shonfd be ateSted Jy Tie postmaster at tie ,L1re
phere NJ may be drancn, and either ,citness; and
zach assignment hereof shouM be at,ested Ev t,co
rcunsSSes
WIN r. PHILLIPS,
Anditor ot'the Teasuyv for tie
Nov. l3. y. Department.
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8ail gsaAs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
sr BALTIMORE AND OHIOET

Railroad, from Baltimore to 60
Wheeling, and connecting there with the 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 M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M. may Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles,) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. NJ daily, meeting
the cars from baltimore at the Washington June
ton, DIETER 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 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 CincinnatD 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, &c and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsve- 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, Sill; to Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtfx General Superintendent.
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30aks, Stati0nerg, &f.
BOMNG 3 CO., IIth street,

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~ I'd door no nh OF Pennsylvania avenue, inn
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Job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
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BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and TIC Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5-tf
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COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEE,


No. s North William Street, Mem York.
THIS TYPE Is now used exclusively IN
Il many of the largest newspaper and genera
printing offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that it will do al least double the amount of work
done by common type; while il gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost OF facing
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Boston Traveller Cincinnati Commercial and
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IN astonishing performance heard Of! Barrels
frkins, kegs, and all description Of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect, alright and
smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the 6oh the slaves are
sawed following, and scith the grain, cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, Of uniform thickness jointed with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportionate bilge accord
ing 10 its width, and the strength Teach fully tested
the cask is howelled chamfered crease cut, heads
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the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
of any description of goods. In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Exclusively in the timber
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States of Virginia, Maryland
Kentucky, Missouri or the eastern half Of Penn
syvana, can obtain any information by applying
TO the subscriber at Washington City, d. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct 15-eod1m
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NEW BOOKS.
WILLIAMS, tile Patag0nial

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The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
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Evenings at Home. .s
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