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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-10-29

CONVICTED PLkcIsG DISTINCTIONS ON RAILROAD
Charles Andrews who arrested in July last for placing
distinctions the Harlem Railroad for the purpose OF
throwing the Albany express train from the track has
recently had his trial in Westchester county New York.
and has been sentenced to FIVE years imprisonment
Exchange Paper.
This crime ought to be punished with imprisonment
for fe and the Legislature should decree There is
act in the catalogue Of crime which shows black
hearted magniy and which is likely to more
Wholesale slaughter. villain who to crafty purposes
Of revenge, and lay trap which involves the lives Of
persons gutless Of any injury to him, is too much Of
outlaw for society to allow ever to 90 at large.
philadelphia Ledger.
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THE FEVER ON THE MISSISSIPPI.

A letter to the Editors from Port Gibson, on the
Mississippi, dated the 9th instant, contains the an
ncxed notice Of the dreadful epidemic which has
visited that region to so unprecedented an extent
and with such awful fatality during the present
year:
0ur town has lately been visited with that dreadful
scourge the yellow fever The town has been settled for
over fifty years, but il before visited with
that disease Out Of about four hundred cases over ty
have died The fever has abatcd but only for want
OF material to work upon The absent should not return
before several big rosts which will not likely occur be-
fore November
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HoSdcIDE-A melancholy affair occurred in this coun
y, about eight miles from the city, Saturday morn
ing A named Christian G. Martin had been teach
ing school there and engaged himself Miss Emily Shaw
also teacher whose parents reside there Martin hac
in fact obtained the marriage license. Afterwards hC
concluded not marry her. and to himself from
the consequences presented paper to her for her sig
ties. She Of course refused to sign IT, Martin and
brother Of Miss Shaw then got into fight in the road
shaw drew pistol, which Martin attempted to wrench
from him. and il went Oft accidentally the ball entering
in front the shoulder and lodging in the back Miss
Shaw unconscious that Martin was wounded then jump
ed the fence walked up to Martini and shot him in the
side lie died in about fifteen minutes though il was
thought that the rst wound would have caused his death
The affair is TO undergo judicial investigation.
lL0Rsrslie Journal
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FICIAL.
GENERAL ORDER.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, 0cToBER IL, 1853
No application for revocation modification of or
ders from any officer of the navy ordered to report fol
duty at any place station win be considered or replied
to by the Department until such officer if able to travel
has reported in obedience to such order
Every communication to the Department from any off
Ger of the navy duty, reporting for duty must
be forwarded by his superior officer No communication
will be considered replied to unless forwarded An
officer in command, forwarding communication, will
endorse it, his official signature the words for
rarded ty," j. c. DOBBIN,
Secretary OF the Navy.
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DURABILITY wooD.-The piles under the London
Bridge have been driven five hundred years, and
aiming them in 1916 they found be little decay
ed. Old Savoy Place, in the city Of London, built
six hundred and fifty years ago. and the wooden piles,
consisting Of oak elm beach, and chestnut found,
upon recent examination, to be perfectly sound or the
durability Of timber in wet state the piles Of bridge
built by the Emperor Trajau, over the Danube. afford
striking example. One Of these piles taken up and
found to be petrfed to the depth Of hreeourths Of
incl but the rest Of the wood different from its
former state though il had been driven 1000 years
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The Hon. IcHABoD BARTLETT, eminent lawyer, died
in Portsmouth Wednesday morning, aged G7. lie was
graduate Of Dartmouth College in 1908 He has been
Speaker Of the New Hampshire House Of Representatives
and n Representative Of Congress from New Hamp-
shire for three successive terms the close Of which he
declined to be 0 candidate for reelection.
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ADULTERArED CREAM OF TARTAE.-A very large por-
ton Of the Of tartar used for domestic purposes,
and what is worse, much Of that used for medicine
is badly adulterated. writer in the Boston Journal
says that examination lately made Of six specimens
showed in the purest sxywo per cent Of foreign
ter. The consequences wnwholesome bread and in
operative medicine An extensive dealer in the article
states chat three barrels Of alum and three Of -four
lately to mill in Boston, with instructions TO be
manufactured into oftartar and to be labelled with
the name Of the manufacturer The refused place
his label upon spurious article, and the material
was sent to some compliant person. Ground cream
Of tartar sold in many Of the shops lower than the
talized be afforded, and is Of adutersted
Grocars should be very careful in their purchases and
housckecpers should be quite careful The writer in
the Boston Journal says Of the specimens analysed
The added ingredients consisted Of white ond ground
pumice ground rice, aud -four. This Il vile compound
offer sick child adult invalid the purchaser will
provide himSc With small phia o the solution Of iodine,
and psce drop in connexon with the suspected article the
presence Of our any article containing starch is instantly
shown by the blue tint which follows Let him place few
grains In boiling water and If L not entirely soluble let
him reject IT, An experienced dealer always Judge with
great degree Of accuracy by the appearance Of the article
Pure Of tartar is intensely white and has degree Of
moisture and cohesion about Il entirely unlike hour any
Of the articles used 70 aduerate i"
1t is wonderful evidence Of ingenuity-to say nothing
Of the rascay Of 1.-THE great extent to which aduera-
cheap that il would not object cheat in their
preparation mixed up with something little cheap
and often very deeterous to health Stringent laws
should be passed for the inspection Of oil substances in
tended for food medicine the spurious articles should
in all be destroyed without mercy, and severe pc
nates should be visited upon those who manufacture
them or knowingly sell them m-Fropidence Journal
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RAILROAD AooIDENr.--The up passenger train Mon.
day evening, the 10th instant, q man, while
passing the cut at this place, killing him instantly His
name james Mcdowell He was walking upon the
track, and the locomotive which runs in advance Of
the train at that point for the purpose Of switching of
the main track He stepped of the track till the loco
motive passed. when he again took to the road and was
by the passenger Verdict Of the corcners
jury death resulting froru his careessness" lie
under the influence Of liquor when the accident oe-
CURED -,Qgdsasbars Republican
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FATAL RAILROAD AccIpExr.-0n Friday evening, at
the Lawrence depot the train from the North was just
leaving for Boston, unknown man who was trying to
get upon the made misstep, and his foot catching
in the wheel he dragged some sixty rods, mangling
him in shocking manner and killing him almost nstan-
tAnenuslY -Erprfss.
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DEArH or rHE SLEEPING MAS.-Cornelius Vrooman
died at his brothers residence in Clarkson Monday
the 18th instant While exhibition in New York ne
was taken sick which seemed to induce wakefu state
for short period, and then stupid condition. with in
teryas Of wakcuness until he brought home on the
l4th. lie talked but very little nquiring after his
mother VIII had been dead two years. his father and
brothers, whom he seemed partially to recognise He
complained Of great internal heat and soreness OF his
throat and stomach On the morning Of the day Of his
death lie called for food and ate hearty neal and from
that time seemed to be in pain until about . o'clock r
NJ, when he died without struggle His age was some
thirty -four years.-Roehcster Democrat
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The Portland (hfe) Argus announces the death Of
Isaac ILsLEY which took place in that city Monday
evening lie eighty years Of age lie ap-
pointed Collector Of Portland by President Jefferson and
held the Office till time after the close Of j. O.
Adamss Administration lie left q large estate.
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WHfrE BbAcKBrRD.-Mr. r. Shepard has shown us
(says the Detroit Trbune bird which shot out OF
flock Of backbrds. II is like other blackbrds in every
thing but color its breasts Sides and part Of the back
white while the rest Of the body and head are black
II is certainly a rare specimen Of amalgamation.
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DR.. GEORGE WArsoS, Of Richmond, Virginia, emil
physician and greatly esteemed gentleman died on
the 10Th instant, aged about 10 years
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Hon. JOHN 7. KENNEDY was elected chairman Of the
whg State Central Committee Of Maryland at the last
meeting Of that committee.
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EXPLOSION learn from the New Orleans Delta that
the tow-boa Mcdaniel exploded her boilers at noon
the 18th instant while at the Southwest Pass Several
persons we're seriously injured and three lives believed
10 have been lost
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TnAxKscTIxG.-The Governors Of New Hampshire,
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts have appointed the oath
Of November as Thanksgiving day in those States
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On Friday night the large and elegant building at
Cooperstovn IN. Y) built by Judge COOPER, and for
many years the residence Of his son. FESNoRE CooPrr
was destroyed by FIRE portion Of the furniture was
saved. The house had recently been converted into
hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-28
MEDICAL COLLEGE,

n
Washington.--Th Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
N Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology ptq A ed,a Aii
I VIM r. Johnson M. d.. Professor OF Obstet-
reg and Diseases of Women and Children u
/ Joshua Riley M. d., Professor OF Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene. ag
John Fred. May, M. d., Professor of the Prln-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton TYLER, M. d.. Professor of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine. -7a trg 5si
Robert King Stone, M. d. Professor OF Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy. ,gol 81 Ill
Lewis III. Steiner, NJ. d., Professor OF Chemis-
try and Pharmacy. tl As W.
Charles F. Force, M. D.. Proscctor and Demon
strator. sl4 80 its $500 llss tUtWt
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample a4ifg E.tt*
( Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
aud the wards for clinical instructions arc under
the same roof. Hh. IN xhaa ai.t8 ti z
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
the last session.s .sfor the accommodation of the
sick viii greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical mud surgical clinic. n 'si-
The entire expense for fun course of lee
iltsetf lures is. .............. $50
Practical anatomy by tho demon strator. 80. 10
Martricnlating fee lpayablc only oncc)..... ;
Graduating expenses. ~. j.. - ....-... 70
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
through the whole course without charge.
n lN 20 ROBERT KING STONE, M d.,
t'i ts4 Nn3 fltNfrH ltit Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of + and l4ih streets.
Sep 21--tNov.1 rN,i f7HSst ~ "a noo-
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STOVES. STovESn STOvES,n e,aA
IN ". NAYIOR, Copper, Tin, Shcet-ir0n

j and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
syIvania avenue near Third street invites the
attention of all who are in want OF Stoves TO one
of the most extensive assortment Of the latest
and improved styles They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cook Stoves, ofth6 most approved
patterns including S4e celebrated kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Pnrlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for, the parlor or hail. which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices slt
Also, manufactures and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Sheet-ron Ware, made OF the best materials
and workmanship. An; excellent assortment OF
Culinary articles always on hand. .dI4
/, Roofing Gnrering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced workmen,. and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof-
fee Roaster ~ tas1itl1 4e8i ili'a .iafn Be eHtss
Sep 2i--3meod Qntelligencerl (ml aauN
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COOKING RANGES ollcr

CUPERIOR COOKING RANGES offer
- 10 the public oheo OF the best cooking ranges
ever used. It.is known by the name Of Rand "
Hayess Elevated Tubular Oven Range. The
oven being elevated always ensures gooddranght
and bakcs 1.-THE bottom without trouble, All the
boilers being set Immediately over the fire ensures
the boiling. The arrangement for roasting and
iboiHngi is also very complete. In addition othe
cooking arrangements, il is made TO answer the
purposes OF hot air furnace, affordng sufficient
heat 10 warm room IS OF % feet square in cold
est weather Several Of these ranges have been
-put up here, and can be seen in operation If de-
sired the above ranges arc warranted NN3i
n 80 ads9 asssf w. H.. NARROWER, aalta-
\. Opposite Patriotic Bank
Ihave also a new Cooking Stove, 10 he used
with either wood or coal, TO which wish to call
particular attention. It's superior baking and roast
inu arrangements are such that Il makes Il the best
cooking stove in inarket. lt rftl3 d, w, III. II.
ll Sep 2l+-eod2w l.tas-,... II, (m) a.aa -.
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I GENCY AT WAsHINGToN.--sames

n GENCH Al w ASHl amcs
n H. Causten date Of BaAimoreD having made
this city his permanent residence, will undertake.
with his accustomed zeal and diligence, the settle
nent Of claims generally, and more particularly
claims before Congress against the United States,
or the several Departments thereof, and before any
Board Of Commissioners that may be raised for the
adjustment Of spola.ion or other claims. He has
now in charge the entire Glass arising of French
spoations prior TO the ycar 1900; with reference
TO which, in addition to a mass of documents and
proofs in his possession, he has 70 those in
the archives Of the Government H@f "a
y Claimants and pensioners on the navy funds,
&c, bounty lands, return duties, &c, &C. and
those requiring life insurance, can have their bus-
ness promptly attended TO by letter (pos paidJ and
thus relieve themselves from an expensive and in
convenient personal attcndance.
Having obtained a commission Of Notary Public,
he is prepared to furnish legalzed copies of any
required public documents or other papers He
has been SO long engaged in the dutiesof an agent,
that il can only be necessary now 10 say that
economy and prompt attention shall be extended
TO all business coniided to his care; and that, to
enable him to render his services and facilities
more eficacious, he has become familiar with all
the forms of ofice.-Office on F street, near the
new Treasury building. Sep 214-44tf* 4
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-28

Gas FIxTURES.4T subscriber has on
NJ hand, and is duiiy receiving from the ccle-
bratcd factory. Of Cornelius, Parker Il Co, Phiia-
delphia, large and handsome collection OF chan
delcrs brackets pendants, &c, embracing all Their
new paiterns which Ne will dispose OF at the man
ulactarcr's retail prices, Those in want of gas
frturcs will find il 70 thcir interest 10 call and ex-
anime patterns and prices before purchaslnE'
49, 'I..,. q. c. w. BOTELER, 49,
Sop N-cod2m. IRON hsh.
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UNIVERSITY OF OFVIRGINIA.-The next

UNIVERSITY OFVlR(sA NlA.--Ihe next
session of this institution will open the LIST OF
October and close the Doth of June following.
ig The university embraces the following schools,
viz: 1, ancient languages; 2. modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry @, medicine; 2, com
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery >, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies eres, and po-
lifical economy; 8, law. Also a olectureship of
special anatomy and maeria medica, and a de-
of anatomy. The schools of am
cient languages modern languages, and mathe-
matics have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is adjunct professor
The expenses, mot including clothing books, or
pocket-money9 are as follows a .ie.
Tuition fee say three schools, Mt SD each.S79 w
Boarding, including diet, room furniture, ,4ia
and attendance of servant. payable in
three nstalments in advance .'.....-l 10 w
Room rent, two occupying a room, IS
"A each ................... ...........-. w
(Rcnts withoutihe precints, something
Matriculation G1 81 s.; contingent depo-
q sit SO .........T.... .......-....s % w
Washing, say SO; fuel and light say $50 80 90
eise7e IS saslqIiiii ,4 ss sss S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with fonr
tickets at S25 each, and dissecting fee OF 80.
The fee in the immediate class OF law IL WOO IN
senior class $75. tle M
2feab saA .GESSNER HARRISON, 81
Z Sep Gift haa Chairman of the Faculty.
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MODERN I.ANGUAGESs---D. Il. Groux,
slyl a native Of France teacher Of Modern Lam
gnages, especially French. Spanish and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
alityf Professor OF Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, sonth side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel. (.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place..
4 Sep 2f---dtf 4r itf bsnrsi to hsp&ft. EftN
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I CENCY FOR CLAIMs.-The subscl

"A y
IN Der lately, and for a number OF years past, a
Clerk in the Pension OfRce, offers his services TO
the public as Attorney and Agent for prosecuting
claims before Congress and the several Depart
ments. Having access 10 the largest collection of
officers Of the Staff Department, to be found in the
hands Of any private individual, he feels confident
il will enable him TO render satisfactory and vaa-
able service to those who may employ him 10 es-
tablish claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want of proof and proper attention. - se
Those engaging his services will be constantly
kept advised Of the progress of their claims. q
All communications TO be post paid. y n.
& He is permitted to refer to- fsA 4
Col J, J. Albert, CHiefof Corps Of Top. EnsIneers.
John Wilson, esq, Com. If the GEN Land Office.
J. L. Edwards, esq., Late Com Of Pensions. fit
j. e. Berret esq. Postmaster, WasAington, ID. @.
Mai. ], II. Eaton, Late Srcrstdyyo Of Var. ~
Beverley Tucker WasAing gfoa. ~
's@ IsORRIS s. PAINE. 'fi
..l,>. x~lls5sf.
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