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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

Al w n H N 10 Ito
IA Claimants A. DICKINS con.
tlnaes to 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 coniir
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 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
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, 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 damage. sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and, in
deed, any business before Congress or he public Of
hices which may require the aid an agent or ator
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. +. 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 a,
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-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUDITORS OFFICE. PoSr OFFIcE DEPARTMENT.

+
NoUean6er /, 1853
TTfHAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office to pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tated 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 or warrants of the department,
and was intended only to apply to o,,e d,atf per
route from each contractor for the achole amount
(dsducting 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
ing in the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation for
il was never anything more) has thus been made
to embarrass materially the business of this Office
forced upon it the settlement of the prirate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
tins ofhce, species OF paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws
1t not unfrequently occurs, too that this Office il.
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness Of the signatures to
the assignments endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made to pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice to contractors, and all concerned that from
and after the 1st 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 1t IS the only
or the quarter and the route (both TO be speci-
fed) on which it is drawn; and the signature there
to should be attested By tho postmaster the place
phere 1t may be drai0n and one other ritness; and
witnesses.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
auditor Of the Treasury for the
Nov. 13. p. O Department.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
n1EpICAL DEpARTMENToFH HAMP-

lyl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va--The
sixteenth annual course Of lectures will COM
mence on Monday: the 10th day of October, 1888,
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. Chamberlayne, M. D., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas Bell Gibson, M. 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. Peucolas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
frihng expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
iege infirrnary and Richmond almshouse. The in
frmary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty, is al 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-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual spportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPENsEs.-Matricuation fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, Sl0 Graduation
fee, S25.
Eas- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or S3l per
week DAVID ii. TUCKER M. d.,
Sep eft Dean OF the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
AT PRIVATE SALE.
A Good Chance for an Investment.

TIME subscriber, intending TO 20 south, offers
a rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
SAW MiI PRoPEalY, which is located on the
east side of Crawford street, south Of Market
square
This property fronts on Crawford street 5oi
feet, and back 10 the river channel about 500
or 1000 feet and when Water street is opened,
il will have four fronts altogether. The engine is
twenty-five horsepower. There will be no public
sale Of this property, and jf not sold privately
by the 18th Of December, il will then be for
rent
For terms which will be accommodating apply
TO Colonel M. Cooke, Norfolk, 10 Wilson & Grice,
William III. Wilson, Portsmouth, or 10 the sub
scriber. ]. X. COOKE.
p. S.-Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erv. can be supplied with timber either through
the canai, or down the railroad. ). r. O.
Raleigh (Norfh Caroiina) Standard and Balti-
more Sun copy one month and send bills TO this
Office. Oct 25-zawIm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in

IL ventor (Dr. Kiddcr) 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. 1t 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 fuctua-
tions of the street pressure. An additional advan
tago obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place of the bluish 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, il 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. II has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city Of
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain all fur
ther information by calling 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 streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya-

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE I'm instalments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
ID stock Of this Company are now open at the
Office of ADAMS d STEVENS, 9th ST., opposite
the Patent Office where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has Is, 900 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
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 Gen.
tra and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
it will be able to put coal in this city at 50 per ton
thus enabling the company to make from 50 TO $4
per ton profit, and of course making il one of the
most profitable investments ever offered to the
public. The lands abound in rich stratas of COAL
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an inexhaustible 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 the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently it 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. 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 copy)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
MANTLEs.-Marble work,

lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Mantles comprising Sienna,
Brockedela, Spanish, Egyptian ven 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 sis, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, cacined 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 E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct 9-6m. m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
GENERAL LAGENCY.-M

Il vNUhOfEAN n
lL CHAs. F. STANsBURY, one Of the members of
the firm has permanently established himself in
London, ouch 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. & Co., and to such other business
interests may be hereafter entrusted TO their
care and management.
As guarantee for the mode in which the busi-
ness Of their foreign Office will be conducted, they
have special permission to give the names, as 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 reco
very collection Of legacies made to parties in
the United States; to the recovery and possession
Of property real and personal, claimed by heirs at
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 TO the procuring of legal conveyances
from parties resident in Europe TO purchasers OF
real estate in the United States; in word, TO bu
siness of any kind that may be confded to M N.
IL Co., however complicated, as they have the
means Of communicating advantageously with
persons of every pursuit, profession, station in
Europe, however remotely located.
Their charges will be moderate, and regulated
by the nature and extent of the services rendered
Sep 21-tf*
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and Ps,petuity.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient
Fund, January 1, 1851, $3O6, ,O29 OF.

System cash, dividends cash, scrip and credits,
the value of which none can teii because not con-
vertble; 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-
sequently 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 10 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, M. D., Med. Adviser,
Duval's building, Penn. avenue, near Al st.
Oct 25-dlm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15

BRANCH of sTATIONERs, HALL.
Nos Ia and l76 Pearl street, Neso York
~SnuUuN IxnVyNES q, (sSN u~-..~x.. !.

COLLINS, BOVINE s. CO., Importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering of the largest and best se-
lected 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
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; fiat cap, deny, medium royal, sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers plain EN-.
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 dcscrip-
tion. COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
llth ST., 6 doors north of Penn. avenue
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
II Aw NOTICE SIDNEY $. BAXTER,

II AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY s. BAXTER,
i 4 late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington TO practice law
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District of Colum-
bia, and attend to any professional business con-
fded 10 him.
Office in Morrson's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. III. 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 21-1yeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
OF DE BOWS RE
~ VIEW volur.. XIV and XV adapted pri

II VIEW, volumes XIV. and AV., adaPted pr
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 s5 per annum, in advance.
zg- A few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 900 20 $50 pagesD
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans deliverable
in any Of the large cities or towns. sep 1T
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, dcvo-
III tod to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 12s Fulton street, n, f,(Sun
BuildingsJ by Mum & Co.
Terms: 81 a year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in sir months asH
Sep. 7--I
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
JULES BON NET,
XrEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. & !. Hunter.

lNl (physicians for diseases Of the chest, &cD
beg TO announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 9Th OF December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
lice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for,
this change is tha; OF being more central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
Dr. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invads on the southern
coast.
Dr. 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 Scndamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an Introduction Notes. and an
Appendix, by X. Hunter, NJ. r. G. g.
Nov 1G--1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
THE SUBSCRIBERS keen cor.tantiy J,

'HE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
- hand good stock of well-made account
books, and manufacture 10 order m short notice.
any style that may be required
Their stock of paper and stationery articles COM
prise everything desirable in counting room or
once. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses.
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &c. printed neatly.
Orders solicited by 4 t 18 f't@
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
llth street, I'd door north of Penn. Av.
Branch of Stationsrs' Hall, la and 17e Pear
street, New York. Nov. SO
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent Tor inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEopLRs jour-
MAI, by whom all the necessary docuMents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
fatent business OF every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for Information rela-
tive to patents or Inventions may all times con-
suit the undersigned, without charge either per-
sonally at his office, or by letter To those living
at distance, ne would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be arr
ranged by letter. just as well 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 OF the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. S6 Nassau street, New York
Nov 23-x H.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
In signed has this day opened office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of "a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes. bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l-dtf EMANUEL B, HART.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
rJsHE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron.

icle ofthe turf, agriculture, field sports, liter
AZURE, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engravings Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place, New York John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Ocf 1o#
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
MisffIIank0as.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED L. BEACH, No.
so Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME
Sent by Mail to any part Of the 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
PIES JOURNAL repository Of valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants
TERMs-To subscribers, ftfy cents pol,sne.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps bills at the risk the publisher
The name Of the post Office, county, and State
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly Driaen. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED Z. 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.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
slEm : ALEXANDRIA AND WASH

EslE \ ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
x ington Boat.-The WASHINGTON
VIII leave tho regular steamboat wharf The boat
.un has nne comiorasle saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at 8, 10, 12, 24, a, and 81 o'clock
Leaves Alexandria at s, 10, 12, "a, q, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 9, IL, IL, ,, d, and Ct
o'clock
The above Boat san be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB CORSON
Sep cliffs Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
4aiI 8aaas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
III BALTIMORE AND OHIO OEI


GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
.-rT-@ BALTIMORE AND OHIO E
Railroad, from Baltimore to kk42
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, &c
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleled, 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 +. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
(3o0 miies) 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 ior lodging IN Cumberland, 179 miles) and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tlon, better known as the Relay House) nine
miles from Baltimore. E1,3.tf 3f
AT Wheeling the seven unriyalled 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 10 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 Wcllsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a 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. f
Tickets 10 be had Of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company
4 WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtfx General Superintendent.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EssszEszzsz1 TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
g5zsz....ss1l9 Leave daily except Sunday, at 6 and
8 A. M, 81 and p. M s ss
On Sunday at 6 A. M, and p. M
The Train at P. M. is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay; the others at all
way stations.
Trains at 8 A. M. and 81 P. NJ, connect with
Annapolis. .s.
Trains at A. M. and p NJ, connect West.
Trains at and s A. M, and p. NJ, connect
East
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. !. 81 IS "
Do do do and return SO
DO do Annapolis. l rs
Do do do and return 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. II. PARSONS, Ea
Sep 2l--tf* H .4 s M Agent.