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Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
THOR RENT, the Building now being fin
ished on the northeast corner Of 7th street and

INOR KENT, the BundlnS now being nn-
I ished on the northeast corner Of 7h 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. Tho basement is con-
structed to embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, &c. Therestau-
rant communicates, both from in and out DOORS with
the second story, whichs 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 billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
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 8. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf E,bet and 7th sts, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
Misftllanf0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Me-
Ia chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED L. BEACH, No.
Sc Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME
Sent By Nail 10 any part Of the United States.
Every number contains 20 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 the Pro
PIES JOURNAL. repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, my cents a roinme.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps. or bills atthe risk Of the publisher
The name Of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 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
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRA CTTON,--

u
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns 1.-THE Metropolitan Paper Hanging g
and Upholstery Warerooms, No 5, Washington
Place, east side Of 7th street, doors south Of E
street. l would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, al all prices, from 10 cents
to SO SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns ranging in price from 121 cents TO So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37l cents
TO S4, 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
at short notice, by skilfnl workmen
Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city, No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till 8 o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW

TuNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral Advocate-Is 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
thenceforwarded il 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-
sistng Of glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, ded
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety Of music adapted TO purposes Of religious
worship, TO public occasions and to the home cir
cle all Of which will be of practical character,
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the Repiesc engaged, lin addition TO Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root Wm b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReUteic will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement Of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrption 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
iii is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unpara-
eed circulation.
Terms One dollar per ann,,n,, or SIR copies for
fire dollars, always in advance.
Ng- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount Of musical news,
essays, criticisms, instructions. &c., &c, all for
only one dollar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
90 Park Row, N. Y.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
CARD--MUSICALE.
hROFESSOR j. L. SCHEEI respectfuIly

IL informs the Musical Community Of Wash
ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
TO attend Private Parties, Soriees &c. 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
Scheel will at all times be prepared personally, 10
preside at that instrument, and perform ali 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 at his residence on 18th
street near + al the music stores Of Mrs. Ander
son, Mr.. Davis and Hilbus & Hitz, or at the con
fectionery stores of Mr.. Gautier, Mr. Miller, and
Mr.. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec 6-6teod t
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
THE PEOPLES PATENT oFFICE.

" Ihventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor the PEOPLES jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business Of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents or inventions, may at oil times con-
suit the undersigned, aoithom charge, either per-
sonaly at his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just 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-
tlon IS always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED Z. BEACH,
Editor ofthe Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-*
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, 80 each, paya-
Ia O., Ira tall sko

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AMI
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, 80 each, paya-
BILE In instalments.
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 5000 acres Of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
1876 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 a railroad 10 connect with the Virginia Gen.
| 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 $2 TO 81
per ton profit, and Of course making it one of the
| most profitable investments ever offered TO the
public. The lands abound in rich stratas of coal,
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also mex haustible supply of iron ore,
| similar TO the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State Of Virginia. and is nearer
| than any of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently 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
Mo-. 6-lw (Aexandria Gazette copy)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
cELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

Y
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
blan College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
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: So SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al "a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraogy,
and also receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under ths
special and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College;
Col J. l.. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ION, Esq; L. ID. Gale, NJ. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor c. G. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
NEEDICAL DEPARTMENT. OF HAMP-

lyl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va-The
sixteenth annual of lectures will com
mence Monday, the 10th day of October 1853
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., Prot. Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker, M. D., Prsf of Theory and
Practice of Medicine. .
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triinQ expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary 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
structon. 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.
Observation-Disclosures fee, $5. Professors
fees, S100. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
Nee S25.
lss- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually SO or $3t per
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29--tf Dean OF the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
4aiI 4aaas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
= .sK. ABALTIMORE AND OHIO r..

= .sK. ABALTIMORE AND OHIO r..
Railroad, from Baltimore 10 g.
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 10 its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is Of the most stupen-
dons and attractive character.
Ihe Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at L. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
(3SO miles) in Is or 10 hours, including ali SION
pages, arriving there at 2 or p M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. NJ may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, a 10 miles, and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling in the morning
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M and p. M. daiy meeting
ths cars from baltimore at the Washington June
ton, better known as the Relay HouseJ nine
miles from Baltimore.
Al Wheeling the seven unriyalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have lust 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 Cincinnat) 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 a most
agreeable route there being regular and speedy
conncxion 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, $l1; 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
VIM. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
ltlisftIIanfnns.
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL.
Nos. III and I'D Peari street, Nsw York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.. importers OF

N0s. III and TO Tsdff Srcef, Nep York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
I foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best se-
leced stocks 10 the trade that 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
ter commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal ;
American and English drawing papers plain, en-
bossed, and coored cards card, perforated, Brs-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and coored papers, at very low prices Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C., with an endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, aud envelopes of every descrip-
fion. COLLINS, BOVINE & Gu. ii NJ
1lth ST, 6 doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-lyx (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
NrATIoNAL MEDICAL CoLLEGE

IN Washington-The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Matera Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
eples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D.. Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ D., Professor of Micros.
eopal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy
William H. Saunders, NJ 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 to the buildings since
'he last session, for the accommodation of the
sick, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for a full course Of lee
lures is. 500
Practical anatomy by the demonstra 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... s
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of and l4th ste.
Sen N-f
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
GCorTs WEEKLY PApER.--The pub.

GCOTsT'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
y Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1850 combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
lution," published for fity-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
lions. The first OF series Of original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated bv
twelve fine engravings. and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc., is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, aud II. 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.
ClairviIlc Lille Lilberne Mrs. Stowe Grace Green.
wood and other distinguished writer's the new.
Of the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
year So four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club SO !;
twenty copies one year and one TO the gctter up
Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
ARC Hi Z EC rs.

Office on Pennsylvania apenne, betaeeen 10Th and
1lh streets, Washington, ID. C.
nLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
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 G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
DR.. William p. Johnson.
Dec 3-3md (n)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
S00ks, StatiOnfrg, &c.
COLLINS, BOVINE 3 Co, nth street,

n NOILINS, BOVINE q CO., IIth street,
" 2d door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer al low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notaral presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers sets of books for societies, writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, lin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases, states, pencils chess
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,
174 and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The mos

NEW s--luc mOSl
IN astonishing performance heard Of Barrels
frkins kegs, and all description Of cooper-work
made and finished, without defect, air-tight and
smooth enough to varnish entirely by machinery
The timber is taken in the boh the slaves are
sawed following, and scuh the grain, cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of a uniform thickness, jointed with perfect1c-
curacy, each having its proportonate bilge accord
ing to its width, and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled, chamfered, croase cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior a finish that we challenge the world 10
produce the equal and that at the rate Of from two
handred to three hundred per dayto 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
Of any description of goods In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Is ezclnsiUeiy in the timber.
Persons desirous of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
TO the subscriber at Washington City, ID. c., who
s sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct 15-eod1m.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-18
MANTLEs.-Marble works.

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 sls, 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. a
VIM. RUTHERFORD
On E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct. 9-6m. (m)