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Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
NEW THING ENTIRELY.--The most

N 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 bolt, the slaves are
sawed following, and icith the grain, cut of q uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, Of uniform thickness jointea with perfect ac
curacy each having its proportionate bige accord
ing TO lis 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 to
produce the equal and that at the rate OF from two
hundred TO three hundred per day each machine.
3v 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 10 the packing
Of any description of goods. In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article. unless the fault
is erclasipely in the timber.
Persons desrous of purchasing the right 70 use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, Maryland
Kentucky, Missouri or the eastern half OF Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
10 the subscriber at Washington City, D. O., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
ar assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
Oct. 15-eod1m.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
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, 70 his well-selected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings Of the newest and most elegant styles Of
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them to the public on such
terms as 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 lie will convince you that vow will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of clothes
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand a 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.
NIB Sole agent for Scott's report OF Fashions
for the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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i GENCY AT WASHING TO N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHING TO N ITO
IN Claimants.--FRANC A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 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 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 commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as 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 busnessbefo Congress orthe public Of
Aces whichmay requirethe aid Of an agent or attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of 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 al
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-lyd (m)
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~
n ScHoor.-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, il will continue 10 preserve the char
ac,er 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: $12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
At a small additional charge; the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mneralogy,
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 superiniendence ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 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 ]. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. D. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor c. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep A-tf
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ExAMNATIONs.--T

MEDICAL EXAMNATIONS.--TH
lyl undersigned will open rooms on the lst
Of December for the purpose of examining Medi-
cal students in the District Of Columbia.
We propose TO devote ourselves, at convenient
hours 10 daily examinations of students, especially
in reference to the usual courses of Lectures de-
livered in the city Of Washington.
The examinations will embrace, in their scope,
Anatomy, Surgery, Obstetrics, Diseases Of women
and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin-
cples and Practice Of Medicine, Microscopical
Anatomy, Chemistry, and the more important
parts of medical jurisprudence.
The course, being confined solely to examina-
tions will continue daily, and will close the latter
end Of March,
Suitable illustrations, by means of preparations,
specimens, instruments, ETC.. will be afforded du-
ring the course,
WILLIAM II. SAUNDERS, M. D.,
Demonstrator of Anatomy in the National
Medical College.
ALEXANDER J. SEMMES, NJ. D.,
Physician to the United States Jail
For tickets apply to Dr. VIM H. Saunders, cor
ner Of Al street aud Louisiana avenue, opposite
the City Hail. or TO Or. A. j. Semmes, east side Of
Al street, betwee. Pennsylvania and Missouri
venues.
Washington, Get. 2, 1S53--2awtDi
lutel.igencer.)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
N EW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!
lN YTRAnRnIMARY 4TTR CTIONt


Free Erhi5aioa of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, atthe Mtropoitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wayeroonis, No. S. 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
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to 50 SO cents per piece. Borders Of tho richest
patterns ranging in price from l2i cents TO So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37a cents
TO ST. 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 IN artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
a, short notice, by skiful workmen
Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers NV assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this CITY, No trouble TO show goods. A call 10
respectfully solicited. Doors open till 9 o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH 1. n. fLANI.
Sep 2i-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
TaoR RENT, the Building now being fin-

ished on the northeast corner Of 7h street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city
The first aoor has been constructed for a Bank
ing Establishment of marble with vaults, &c., and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
struc,ed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal, oysters provisions &c The res,au.
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 commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
nrn,ino room or amory and, il 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
Anplv 10 or address 8. G. BARNEY,
Sep M-f E,bet. 9 and nh SITS, Washington
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
AGENCY.


@ l.. LEWIS, Attorney at Law, Com
~ missioner OF Deeds for Virginia and the Dis.
trct OF Columbia, and general agent, continues 10
collect all claims upon the general government,
especially pensions OF all kinds, increase of pen
sions, and suspended claims.
To widows who are receiving less than their
husbands did under the acts of 1928 and 1882 he
will guaranty the same pensions paid to their hus-
bands.
To the widows OF those revolutionary officers
and soldiers who were cut of from pensions by
marrying after January, 1900, he will guaranty
pensions for life, under the act Of February 1853.
To all widows who have been enjoying FIVE
years halEpay under the acts of July, 1886, July
ISIS, and February, ls49, he will guaranty con-
tinuance of said half-pay for five years more, un.
der the act Of February, 1853.
All marines and sailors W no served on the coasts
of California and Mexico, from 1916 to 1852 and
the Arctic expedition are entitled 10 extra pay,
Widows and children of those who died in the
Mexican war are entitled TO pensions.
Fees in all cases moderate, and no charge in any
case of the widow orphan unless the claim be-
collected and paid over.
He fiatters himself that his long residence in
Washington and experience in the transaction Of
business in the various departments thereof will
afford him great facilities in the collection Of all
claims,
Ii necessary, he respectfully refers TO the sena.
tors and members Of Congress from Virginia and
Texas.
Office on X street, between 9th and 25,h
streets. ;. L. LEWIS.
Nov 9--lawif 3m (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

REEN,S INK ERASER and PAPER
NJ Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.-A new kind of eraser or rub
ber far superior to any article for the same pur-
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, it removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ord-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface ofthe paper
unharmed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
Branch of Sationers' Hall, Nos. 1H and l76
Pearl street; 1lth street, doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
Oct 7--tf (m)
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MisffIIaaa0ns.
TUsT RECEIVED a NEW SUPPLY

- Of FALL GOODS! al JOHN E. CARTER's.
The undersigned has now ready for the inspec-
ton of purchasers, the largest cheapest, and most
beautiful assortment of Fall and Winter goods
direct from New York and Philadelphia ever be-
fore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found: super English and French cloths, twilled
and plain; French doe skin and other cassimers
all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and
plain Silks new style; rainbow lustres, beautiful
high colors; Jenny Lind poplins, something new
for dresses; Lupins black bombazines and alpacas;
French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap;
mousseline de laines, fine and low priced; rich
black Italian silks; fine assortment of shawls !;
Scotch and English ginghams; chintzss and cali
Goes, from four cents up; white and colored fan-
nels allprces real WEIGH flannel; Irish linens and
diapers; bleached and brown shirtings and sheet
ings; men and women's hosiery, Of every descrip-
tion and price. Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse; heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and
cheap cassipets; gloves, suspenders, and umbrellas
silk and linen cambrc hankkerchiefs; fancy era
vais, stocks, and collars, &c. Together with q
large and general assortment Of Canton fannels,
linseys, plads, tckings, checks, and every descrp
ton Of goods for servants wear.
The undersigned calls the special attention OF
farmers, as well as town Dealers TO his present
stock which is now complete in all its departments
and TO keep up the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first Of
January next.
If you want cheap desirable and fresh goods,
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign JOHN E. CARRIERS,
Cheap cash store, Georgetown, ID. G.
Oct. l5-- -2w2aw (k) .s
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AatMfies ana Yam @tifts.
= Aw NoTICE.-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER,

AW NOTICE.-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
j late attorney general Of Virginia. has re-
moved 10 Washington 10 practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States the courts OF the District of Colum-
bia and attend 10 any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrson's new building on "A street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. b. Samuels,
Hon. G. II. 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 2I-lyeod. m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

THOR SALE.--The Most Valuable Lots in
I Washington, on the corner Of North Capitol
and streets, Capitol Hill, the most desirable for
mansion or several first class houses, one square
from the Capitol and Railroad Depot, and having
fine view OF the city and country.
Also, several large and small lots in square $50,
Immediately opposite the Railroad depot, and suit
able for stores, warehouses, residences, &c, anc
can run the cars into the same for 400 feet in
length This property will be found to be the
most eligible and profitable for purchasers in tn.
city Of Washington. Apply TO
J. CRUTCHETT
Sep 22--dlmif CAPITOL IIiR.
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uer Of Pennsylvania avenue and llth st.
NYO 4. NORTH SIDE PENNSYLVANIA
IN Avenue between 10th and 11th streets.-W.
& 6. have now completed their assortment OF
Stoves and Crates for their fall trade, and would
respectfully call the attention of the citizens OF
Washington and the public in general 10 their
assortment feeling confident that their styles and
prices cannot fail to please, being determined TO
sell for less than any previous year for cash. All
we ask is call before purchasing. We take plea
sure in showing our stock and charge nothing for
it, Our stock consists, in part as follows:
The Wm. Penn Cook, a most excellent baker and
a great economizer for wood and coal.
Triumph Complete, for wood and coal
Complete Cook, for wood and coal.
Blue Ridge, for wood and coal.
Etna Alright, for wood and coal.
Welcome Alright, for wood and GOAL
Enchantress, for wood and coal
Banner for wood and coal.
Astor Air-Tight Cook, for wood.
Old Dominion, for wood.
Kitchen Companion, for wood
Double Jog, or two Boiler Cook, for wood
Ten Plate, for wood.
BAY State. for coal.
Home Air-Tight, for coal.
PARLoR Coal Stoves.
Home Parlor Stoves, one two story, open and
and closed fronts, for wood and coal.
Radiators, latest style, octagon fronts, of all the
various sizes.
Etna Castiron Radiators.
Volunteer Coal Stoves
Hot Air Parlor.
Coal Franklins.
Open Franklins.
DININe-RooM SrovEs.
Russia Iron Ar-Tght, with oven for wood, east
oven, cylinder base, for coal.
Hot-Air Pmlor, for wood or coal open or closed
tops, with boiler holes.
Revere Air-Tight, for wood.
Etna Air-Tight, for wood.
Fl. B. & Co.'S Air-Tight, for wood.
CHAMBER STovEs.
Troy Air Tight, for wood.
Revere Alright for wood.
Etna Alright, for wood.
Russia Iron Air-Tight, for wood.
Union Air. Tight, for wood. s..
Coal Franklins, for anthracite and bituminous
Goals
Portable Crates, for bitumnous coal.
CANNON AND CYLISDFR STovHs.
Harp Cannon.
Flora.
Union Coal Burner.
Bar-Room Octagon, coal basis.
Russia Hall and Store stoves of all sizes, up TO 20
inches.
EyaNELLEp PARLoR CRATES.
Baltimore and New York Patterns of all the differ.
ent styles and sizes. T ire slabs and hre bricks
Of Berry s manufacture. Also, Wap stone slabs
Hayward's Portable Galvanized Furnace, the most
celebrated article now in use for heating dwell
ling houses, churches, &c.
Sheet Iron work of all kinds made to order at short
notice An goods delivered free OF charge.
Sep 30-6td WOODWARD " GUY.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
TsoR RENT.--The old tavern stand known

DOR RENT.--The old tavern stand known
II as the aGreen Tree House." near the Old rail-
road depot, on Pennsylvania avenue, Washington,
ID. c., is now offered for rent for term OF years
The good viii and fixtures viii be sold on reason
ahls FERNS The proprietor being about TO engage
=, ,h.r business il the only reason for his offer
inc This property for rent. Its location is OF
,h.. hes, on the avenue. This affords fine oppor-
,nnity 10 any person with small capital to en-
gage in lucrative business; the house not being
over three minutes walk from the capitol exten
sion and is well situated for boarders, &c. Inquire
OF JAMES McGRANN,
Green Tree House, Washington, D. G,
Oct 20--eolw.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
VIEW GOODs-I HAVE JUST RE-

In ceived full and complete assortment Of
new and seasonabe goods, which | will sell for
cash very low. think il is useless to specify so
many pieces of this and the other. Come and see
Tor yourselves, as il will afford me pleasure 10
show them, whether sell or not. So come on
with the pewter, and take the goods while they
can be had. L. S. TATE, of Va,
Pa. av., south side, 4 doors from 7th ST.
Nov 2--lw.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
JULES BON NET,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
~ all Journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made =.
the lowest rates. All papers kept on hle Tor ine
inspection OF advertisers, and every iniof"a,@" ~
given, ~
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
c r D.
To he LADIES' Of Washington, Georgetown, A1er-

u N ~
To he Ladies Of Washington, Georgetown, Aden-
andria &C.
"ENRY wEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
H children's French shoes are sold by the I'M
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran u
Riggs's Banking House, in his new building, with
The high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and children's French
yaiter walking shoes, Write and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &C.. made TO order by ii. Werman Of
Phiadeiphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles These CATERS
are entirely different from what are general y
known ms q slop-shop shoes y being all custom
work, Of superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me q
call, and examine for themselves.
c. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran q Riggs
Nov. a--1yeo. tm) Bankng house
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON

<lTss THE THOMAS COLL hsN VIII
- leave the regular steamboat wharf.
The coach leaves the Capitol at 8, %, lia Ia 81,
and AZ o'clock.
o'clock
Leaves Washington at Q, 100, l2i, q, 4, and 81
o'clock
The George Washington and Collyer can be
had for Pleasure Trips also for towing.
Nov 2-6t* SAM'L GEDNEY, Csp'n.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
n ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING
NJ Store.-The subscriber desires TO call the at
tention of fhousekeepers and otherst his large and
well selected stock Of housekeeping articles, EN-
bracing almost everything deemed requisite in
housekeeping, which he is determined TO sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
Of the eastern cities.
His stock at present consists, in part Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in dinner, Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets.
Cut and pressed Glassware.
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel Pier, and
Toilet Glasses
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards, Andirons,
Tenders, Candelabras, &C., Shovels and Tongs.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps.
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors.
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets.
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlesticks,
Urns, &c.
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods.
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns
Chafng Dishes, Oyster Tureens.
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses.
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats Baskets, Brushes,
Woodware, Cooking Utensils, &c.
With a magnificent collection Of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest
sortment of House Furnishing Goods ever offered
for sale in this city.
CIV. BoTELER,
Sep 2l-2aw6w Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
c. wARRINER & CO.,

Pcnnsv7vdnid dUenne beffcfen Fh a1td lUfH NTfelS.
DEALERs IN WATCHES, JEwELRY,
Silverware, and Fancy Articles. Also,
Waichmakers and Jewellers.
The Chronometer, Duplex. and all the varieties
of Watches OF good quality, put in order.
Watches, Jewelry, and work from our estab
ishment warranted as we represent.
Cooper, Adams Hutton, Jules Jurgenscn, Patek
Philippe, and variety Of Swiss and English made
watches.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl Opal, Garnet, Jet work,
&c Y. WAkkiNER,
Nov 2--2weod IL. SEMkEN.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
AT PRIVATE SALE. !,

,@43 AT PkIVATE SALEs &s
Good Chance for an Investment.
TIME subscriber, intending to go south, offers
a rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
SAW MILL PROPERTY, which is located on the
east side Of Crawford street, south of Market
square
This property fronts on Crawford street 56i
feet and runs back to 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 if not sold privately
by the 18th of December, it will then be for
rent.
For terms, which will be accommodating, apply
10 Colonel M. Cooke Norfolk, to Wilson e Grice,
William II, Wilson, Portsmouth, or 10 the sub
scriber. ]. X. COOKE.
p. S.--Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erty, can be supplied with timber, either through
the canal or down the railroad ]. X. Q.
Raleigh North Carona) Standard and Bati-
more Sun copy one month and send bills to this
Office. Oct 23-2aw1m
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
GALLERY is now the

favorite place Of resort for those who wish
tc procure an accurate likeness at a reasonable
price lie gives his personal attention TO each
picture, and guarantees satisfaction no charge.
A fine assortment of fancy cases constantly on
hand. Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between
a and 9th streets, over Lane Il fuckers.
Sep 2l--H