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Oct. 9-6m.
dor RENT. the building now being fin

TNOR RENT. the Building now being fin
JIG ished on the northeast corner of nh street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for a Bank
ing establishments, of marble, with vaults &C. and
two stores on 7h street. The basement is con-
structed TO embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, &C. The restau-
rant communicates, both from in and out 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
connection 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 billiard room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room 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 8. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf E,bet. s and 7th sts Washington.
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4 GENcY AT wAsHINGTo Mt,

IA SIdIHIdHts.-r a. DlChlNS con-
tinues 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 confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or 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 SER
vices, whether for communication, hafpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as 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 the public Of
fces may require the aid of agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
If the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most ofthose 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-1yd m)
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ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II W. DIM" WcTCuanI
IL under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington to his we-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, 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 in 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 call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit Of clothes
can be made pin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rcady-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)
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Gauf:atiumaI.
UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29ih of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; 2 modern languages;
s, mathematics; 4. naluralp philosophy, mneralogy
and geology; s. chemistry; 9, medicine; 2, com
paraiive anatomy, physiology and surgery; . mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies letlres, and po-
ltcal economy; 2, law. Also lectureshlp oil
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools OF an
Gent languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics have each an assistant instructor; and In
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
mock ct money } are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S23 each. SIS 90
Boarding, including Diet room-iurnture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three ins,aments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, 50
each .......-........-... W
(2eAts without the precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT. $40 IS 90
Washing say SO; fuel and light say $50 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissectng fee of So
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep Aft Chairman Of the Faculty.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM p. Johnson, NJ d. Professor Of Obstet
pies and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
AID Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. D., Professor Of Micros-
sopal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. 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 given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
che 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 lee
lures is. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). s
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty
Office and residences corner of and 18th sts.
Sen Off
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NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The n

A NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The most
IN astonishing performance heard Of Barrels
frkins kegs, and ale 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, aud tcith 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 proportonate bilge accord
ing to its width, and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled, chamiered crease cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior fnish that we challenge the world TO
produce the equal and that at the rate Of from two
hundred to three hundred per day to each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg, TO the largest size cask in
general use all of which, can be warranted to hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
ofany description of goods. In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Is ercinsively 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
syvania, 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. Trap, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
n,tI <
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical al

- ScHooI-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English CLASH
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: S12 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 Mineraogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College |;
Col. j. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
Ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq. Of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor G. c. Jeweti, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-f
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DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE I'm Instruments.

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE In instruments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock of this Company are now open at the
Office Of ADAMS & 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, 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.
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
it will be able put coal in this city at 50 per ton,
thus enabling the company To make from 80 TO 81
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 inexhaustibe 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
than any Of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently it enjoys, in re-
spect 10 distance, advantage over any coal that
comes 10 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
G.. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED +. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copy.)
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MANIFESTATIONS works

lyl 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.
VIM RUTHERFORD
On E ST., bet 18th and 18th.
Oct. 9-6m {m)
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ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A re HIT EC rs.

Office on Pennsylvania avenue, 5etween 10Th ana
1lM streets, Washington d. c..
nLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
il and Contracts for new buildings prepared
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and modernized
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings Of every description executed
. REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. B. B. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Captain b. S. Alexander, u. S. Army
Prof Charles c. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute
DIR. William p. Johnson.
Dec 3-3md (m)
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NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
November !, 1853.
TT HAS BEENLoNG THE PRACTICE

HCpiIoRs cfflcE; IoST oFFlcE DEPARTMENT.
| Norenber /, 1853.
TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
Il ofths 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 established 10 accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities in
| advance of the regular and slower process Of paw
ing by the drafts or warrants OF the department,
and was intended only TO apply TO one dra6 per
route from each contractor for the achoLs amount.
(deducting fines, collections &c.,) of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite gensrally so
misunderstood, as to be supposed to allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingi the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-.
tor. A privilege conceded for accommodation flor
il was never anything morel has thus been made
to embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement Of the pirate ac-
counts OF contractors, and thrown upon the K
changes OF the country with a quasi sanction OF
this Office, species OF paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws,
1t not unfrequently occurs, too, that thrs Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
u Is therefore deemed proper to give this public
4 nouceto contractors, and all concerned thai from
ana alter the lst day of January, 1854 but one
dram for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office This
drat should state upon its face, thot IS The onlv
one for me quarter and the route both 10 be spec-
ned on which II is drawn and tie signature there
70 shond oe atfestsd oy tie postmaster the piace
tchers u may be dra,cn and one other trit,ess and
each assignment thereof should be attes,ed bv t,co
| tOaResses.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Aaditor ofths Treasury for ns
Nov H. p. o Department.
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Bail 8sahs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
H. BALTIMORE AND OHIOEI.

= Railroad from Baltimore TO ~
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 al or p. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at 8 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 6 A. M. and p M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
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 connection 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 TO Cincinnati) 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, DC, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Welsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connection 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 routeO from Washington TO
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, Sill; to Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets TO be had Of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 21-dtfx General Superintendent.
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CARD-MUSICALE.
j. T.. SCHEEL respectful

j informs the Musical Community of Wash.
ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
10 attend Private Parties, Sorees, DC He has
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 at present used in Europe and the northern
cities, on the above named occasions. Professor
Schee viii at all times be prepared, personally, to
preside al that instrument, and perform all the
most popular and most fashionable music OF the
day, and trusts that his past experience and en-
beavers TO please, will ensure him the patronage
Of all lovers Of good music.
Ess- Any additional instruments furnished il
desired. Orders may be left his residence on 18th
street, near F at the music stores Of Mrs. Ander
son, Mr.. Davis and Hilbus & Ilitz, or at the con
fectonery stores Of Mr.. Gautier, Mr. Miller, and
Mr. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec 6-.6teod
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NTEDIcAL DEPARTMENT. OF HAMP-

IN
lNl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
mencs on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1883,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
DO held about the middle of March.
r. J.. 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, NJ D., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p. Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker NJ d., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Petcolas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and AZ very
trifiing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
ege infrnary and Richmond amShouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control Of the faculty, is at all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
cd in presence of the class and the students, be-
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, 500. Demonstrators fee, SO. Graduation
fee, S25. ..,. ss.a
MSr The price Of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or S31 per
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep eft Dean Of the Faculty.
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MisfeIIanf9ns.
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Sa0ks, Statiantru, TT.
BOVINE 8 CO., IIth street.,

IOLLINS, BOVINE q CO., Ilth street,
~ door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
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
exchange, memorandum books. time books, port
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and 176 Pearl street. New York.
Nov 5-tf
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EW BOOKS.

Id ICHARD WILLIAMS, the PatagOnian
N Missionary; by the Rev. James Haml.
ton, ID. ID.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower ofthe Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by F. ID. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, ID. ID.
Parey's Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions of the following juveniles
Guizois Moral Tales
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
IL The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
SANFORD IL Merton.
For sale by GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.