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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.--The Thrty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, NJ D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology
VIM. p. Johnson, NJ. d., Professor of Obstei
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley NJ. D.. Professor Of Ma,era Med.
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ D.. Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, NJ D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William Fl. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe; the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions under
the same roof.
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
the last session, for the accommodation OF the
sick, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures 49,. ........... .....S SSO
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. ...... l0
Martrculating fee payable only once).. 5
Graduating expenses. s..................... %
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
through the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and l4,h s,s.
Sep 2l--u
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oFvIRGINIA.-The next

~ session OF TINS institution Will open the lst OIL
October, and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: !, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
B. mathematics; A, naturalphilosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; S, chemistry; 6, medicine; Z. com
parative anatomy physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po-
litical economy; O. law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica and de-
Inonstratorship Of anatomy The schools of an
cient languages modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot 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 instaments in advance 100 90
Room rent two occupying room, SS
each W
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, $40 % O0
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $50 80 90
S25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dissecting fee of SIS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
MAGAzINE.-This number


~ opens the second volume of Graham's Mag
azine tor 1853, and we cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and eur sub
scrbcrs tor the encouragement afforded us to
persevere in elcvating the literary and pictorial
character Of the work. The last volume embraced
every variety of Magazine illustration, 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 purely literary char
acter Of a higher order than have heretofore been
found in the monthly Magazines. Il shall be our
aim TO improve Graham still further in these
respects. and by careful attention and enterprise
to command the public appreciation and snpport,
The New pofmme-commencing with this num-
ber-wii claim especial attention for the beauty
Of its pictorial illustrations Ample arrangements
have been entered into with competent artists 10
secure proper variety Of the very best of all
kinds OF engraving-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. Al st. and Penn. ave
Sep 29--tT
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NEW 9 GODS. Rargains for CASH

- In EhIhhohD1NdhI hllhdCLICN!--
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, at the Metropotan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wareroonls No 5, Washington
Place, east side'of 7th street, doors south Of E
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
rietes and kinds-viz: Gold Silver Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO 50 SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 124 cents to SO so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 373 cents
to "a, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on 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 caedto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is ufirivalled by anyother
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X PLANT
Sep 24-3meod (m) %s.,
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3aoks, StatiGmtru, &f.
DRosPECTUs OF THE UNITED

E States Observation-Disclosures the title of the
United States Illustrated has been commenced
the publication OF a great national work Of a yery
costly and magnificent description, for which the
liberal patronage OF the American public is conf
IDENTITY expected. II will appear in parts with such
prompttude that two volumes viii be completed
before the close OF the present year. These vol
umes will be issued simultaneously one being ex-
clusivey devoted to eastern and the other to wes-
tern subjects. Each part will contain four steel
engravings from original drawings by eminent
artists. representing either some remarkable view
from the splendid landscape scenery Of the coun-
try, or some public ediiice, whose architectural
beauty or historical character entities il TO such
commemoration. Ten parts will compose vol
ume.
The present volume ofthe western section will
contain, among other illustrations, views of the
grand and peculiar scenery of the Mississippi
river, from its origin at Itasca Lake down 10 It's
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 II excellence has thus been aimed at in the
engravings, the literary department also will have
every attention bestowed upon it, No expense
has been spared TO render the work in this respect
also national monument. Many of the best and
popular writers of the country engaged as
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
antee that the work will be one Of solid merit, as
we'll as OF elegance and beauty. Each number
VIII contain from l2to 10 pages etterpress, print
ed IN elegant type on splendid Ito paper
With the last numbers each subscriber or pur-
chaser Of the two volumes, will receive to each
section OF the work an allegoric title page, exc
cuted in a high style Of art and as premium a
magnificent steel engraving, 36 by 25 inches, rep
resening The Battle Of Bunker Hill, from Trum-
bulls great picture whose superb execution rem
ders il a costly ornament, and whose subject will
make II dear to every American.
In the anticipation of vast number of subscri-
bers, the price OF the work will be put at the fol-
lowing rates, whose ehenpncss only the largest
circulation can Justify: single numbers, each SO
cents; single volume, S5; the two volumes, with
the premium plate, SO. General Agent for Ma
ryland, District of Columbia and vicinity, Mr.
John c. Gobright, No. 102 Baltimore ST., corner
Holiday Baltimore, Md.
The volumes can be had separately by those
subscribers who may prefer the east or the west
alone. ...
HERMAN J. MEYER,
New York, No. 16i, William-st.
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Sep 29-tf* Agent for Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
JOE SHILLINGTON's Periodical, News.
paper, Stationery, and Book-selling
Establishment.

Odeon Building, Corner ~ street and Pennsylvania
Apeans,
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 Harpers Mag.
azine, Godey's Ladies Book, Grahams Magazine.
Putnams Magazine, Ladies' National Magazine,
and all the foreign Reviews.
large and good assortment Of blank books and
everything in the stationery line for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, Corner Of Al ST. and Penn. av
Agent for the New York Herald, Tribune, and
Times. Sep 2l--3t
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Fl =. FREE EXHIBITION.
Gallery of


w Daguerrcotypes.-Contai the largest
collection of Daguerreotypes in the United States,
consisting Of most of the public men in the coun-
try, and a complete gallery of the United States
TO strangers that can be found in the city. Il
Also: STEREoscoPIc DAGuERREoTYPEs which
have been pronounced by the most scientific men
of Europe and America, lone Of the greatest Won
ders of the age They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotundty Of nature; TO most persons
the effect is startling. NJ
Medals awarded at the Worlds Fair in London;
Maryland Institute, 1S5O-'5l and SO; 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 we'll in all weathers,
though cloudy is preferred, except for children.
Galleries, Pennsylvania Avenue, between AZ
and 9th sts. Washington; New York; Baltimore;
Richmond; Norfolk, Va; Petersburg, Va Lynch
burg, Va. Wilmington, N. c.. Sep 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
FIRE 4 LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN MES
MODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. L. Groux

M MODEKN LANOiUAGESe-D. Il. CsrOuX
lyl native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German
Transations made with correctness and punctu.
ality. Professor of Numesmatcs, for the classf
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sep 21-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
MistfIIan&gns.
yELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
AS the Preparatory Department OF the Column
bian College, will continue TO preserve the char
acter of 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: $l2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
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 $780,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers tothe Faculty of the Columbian College /;
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gum
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor Q. G. Jcwett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
SeU2l-tf @.s.. H..s
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
TVHOMPsON,s GALLERY is now tn,

i avorite place Of resort for those who wish
10 procure an accurate likeness at reasonable
price. He gives his personal attention TO each
picture and guarantees satisfaction or no charge
A fine assortment Of fancy cases constantly on
hand. Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between
al and 9th Streets over Lane Il fuckers.
Sep Gift .'
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
Sttam Nabiaatialr.

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
IMs SHIPS comprising this line are The Joi2owiag:
Ihe ATLANTIC ....... Captain West.
Inc fAClrlC Captain Nye.
The ARCTIC. Captain Luce.
Ihe iiG.......!... Captain Comstock
The eADklAIlC........Ca Captain Grafton
E<Eh These ships have been built Ly
E9E8 contract expressly for Government
- service; every care has been taken
in their construction, as also in their engines, 10
ensure strength and speed and their accommc.
dations for passengers are unsqualled for elegance
and comfort -
Price of passage from New York TO Livornoel !
in first cabin, $l20; in second cabin, So Exclr.
sive use OF exira-size state rooms, $780, From
Liverpool TO New York, f3O and f20.
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship
No berths can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1883. st 1853.
From Nev York. From Lirs,yooL
Saturday. August Wednesday. August TO-
Saturday. August 20. Wednesday. August "a,
Saturday. Sept. 3. Wednesday. Sept 7.
Saturday. Sept. II. Wednesday. Sept 81.
Saturday.. October J.. Wednesday. October S.
Saturday. October IS. Wednesday. .octobe er 10,
Saturday. .Octob'r 60 Wednesday. Nov. 2.
Saturday. Nov. 12. Wednesday. Nov. l6.
Saturday. Nov 20. Wednesday. Nov 30. 7,
Saturday. Dec. 10. Wednesday. Dec II.
EDWARD k. COLLINS & CO.,
's No. SO Wall street, N. Y
BROWN, SHIPLEY IL co.
Liverpool.
r. G.. ROBERTS & CO,
13 Kings Arms Yard, London.
]. MUNROE & co.
26 Rue Notre Dame des VICTORIES, Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships wilI'not be account.
able for gold, silver, bullion specie, jawery pre-.
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed. Sep 2l--tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
OF DIE lows RE

Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States of the
Union including statistics of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at 50 per annum, in advance.
GS- A few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 to $50 pages,)
are for sale at the Office New Orleans, deliverable
in any Of the large cities or towns. Sep 7--tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
aaiI 8aaAs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
IT, BALTIMORE AND OHIO FSrs


~W- ABALTIMORE AND OHIO Frr
Railroad, from Baltimore TO (H
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 p. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M. may lay
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 5 p. NJ daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, DIETER known as the Relay HouseO 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 (or who prefer the
land route to CincinnatD 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 Welsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad win also find this most
agreeable route, there being a 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 10 lie over
anywhere on the routeO from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, $1l; to Louis
vile, $12. ,. a@
Tickets to be had of Mr. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
VIM. PARKER, a
Sep 2l-dtfx General Superntendent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18

sTw ALEXANDRIA AND WASH.
ington Boat.-The WASHINGTON
VIII leave the regular steamboat wharf. The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at 8, 10, 12, ct, 4, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandra al 8, 10, l2, 29, 4, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at o. II, II, 3,4a, and 81
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB CORSON
Sep 2l-tf* Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
nATENT GAS REGuIATOR.-The in

DAIENI GAS REGULAIOks-Tn0 IN.
IL ventor Or. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves hethanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use of it will be found fully 25 per cent. in ev-
cry persons gas bill II can be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly without requiring further care
or 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, occasoned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed As
an 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 to its value. It has also received the
united commentators Of the press. I.
Hotel propretors and storeksepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves of the economser, can 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 M. BOTELER, "
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
South West corner of 9th and D streets.
., Sen 22-2aw,3W. .,a
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18

FTNHE Exiles--a tale by "Talvi."
i Story Of Mont Blanc; by Albert Smith
Sep 81 FRANCK TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
.rs.e z FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

Fort Washington.--Farc roundtrip,
$l. From Alexandra, IS cents.--Ayriving IN
Washington at Q o'clock, p. M--Thc Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at 9 and Alexandra at 9i
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. NJ Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches TO call for them will leave
their names with Geo. & Thomas Parker dg Co
Refreshments to be had on board the boat
JOB CORSON,
Sop 2l* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
. sE.o For PINEY POINT, OLD

= sE h FOR PINEY POINT, OLD
Point and Norfolk.--The Steamer
OCEOLA, having been thoroughly repaired, will,
on the 9th of July, commence running regularly
10 the above places-leaving Washington every
Wednesday and Saturday at o'clock, A. M. Re-
turning, leave Norfolk every Monday and Thurs
day at O'Clock, P. M. She will touch regularly
at Piney Point, Old Point, Cone river, and the in.
termediate landings on the Potomac for signals or
to land, and will arrive at Norfolk in time for the
James river boats and for the Southern cars.
Passage and fare to Norfolk. .....S5
Do do Old Point, .......
Do do Piney Point. ......2
Sep 21* JAS. MITCHELL Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
II,HE sCIENTIF1C AMERICAN. devo-

Il ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at l2S Fulton street. N. ", (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum g. Co.
Terms: s2 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mander in six months.
Sep. TIT
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18
EOR RENT. the building now being fin

ENOR RENT, the building now being fin-
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 to embrace all the modern convenences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. The restau-
rant communicates, both from inandout doors, with
the second story, which is composed Of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding-doors, for
the accommodation of either large or 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
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for a commodious biard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for q
printing room or 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. C. BARNEY,
Sep Eff E, bet 6 and 7th sts, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18

STEAM Communication betweeen New
~ York and Bremen. Bremen Mail Line. The
side-wheel steamers Hansa, 2200 tons, and Ger
mania, l,600 tons, will sail as follows:
From Ne,o York From, Bremen
Germania. September 10 Germana. middle
October. ...
Hansa. September 30 Hansa. I. .August2
Passage from New York to Bremen First class
500; second class, $35 s'
For freight or passage apply to.
OELR1CHS &c CO.,
Sep 2l-td 50 Broad street, NJ Y
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
Es<zzEH TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
Leave daily, except Sunday, at 6 and
8 A. M, 81 and 5 p. M.
. On Sunday at A. NJ, and P. M.
The Train at p. M. is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay; the others at all
way stations. ee
Trains at 8 A. M. and 81 P. NJ, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at A. M. and p NJ, connect West.
Trains at and A. NJ, and p. NJ, connect
East <.~ .a s.".1. '@
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. 81 IS
Do do do and return SO
Do do Annapolis. -. rs
Do do do and return l SO
The round trip tickets must, in all cases, be pro-
cured at the Office and are good for the day upon
which they are issued. T. H. PARSONS,
Sep 2l-tM i &a Agent.
A Aar1a 1a.x 49,, Ax,
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-18

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
WEST, 1000 tons burthen, will leave from pier
No. North river, at o'clock p M, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
ooh; 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 or passage at the lowest rates ap-
ply only at the agency of the company, No. 5
Bowling Green, N. Y.4&
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Sep 21--tf EL