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nrEnIcAL ExAMINATIONs.--TH

MEDICAL EXAMlNATIONS.--IH L;
lvI undersigned will open rooms on the lst
OF December for the purpose OF examining Medi-
cal students i'm the District Of Columbia.
We propose 10 devote ourselves, at convenient
hours, 10 daily examinations of students, especially
in reference TO the usual courses OF Lectures de-
lvered in the city Of Washington.
The examinations will embrace, in their scope,
ANATOMY, Surgery, Obstetrics, Diseases of women
and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin.
ciples and Practice of Medicine, Microscopical
Anatomy, Chemistry, and the more important
parts of medical Jurisprudence.
The course, being confined solely 10 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 III. SAUNDERS, M. d.,
Demonstration of Anatomy in the National
Medical College
ALEXANDER j. SEMMES, M. D.,
Physician to the United States Jail.
For tickets apply TO DIR. VIM. II. Saunders, cor
ner Of AZ street and Louisiana avenue, opposite
the Civ Hall or 10 Or. A. J. Semnes, east side o
a. street, betwee. Pennsylvania aud Missouri
vepues.
Washington Oct 2, is53--2awtDl
Qntslligenoer)
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CAPTAIN INGRAHAM IN HIS BoYHooD.-A cor
respondent at Holmes Hole sends up the fol
lowing:
Captain Peter Daggett was coast pilot Of the
Congress frigate in 1878, during the late war
with Great Britain. They had on board the
Congress midshipman, lad Of about 10
years of age One day, while at sea, they saw
a ship which they afterwards took and made a
prize Of. When the ship was discovered in the
distance, Captain Daggett and the little enid
dy" were on the foreyard. Capt Daggett had
glass, through which he looked at the ship.
The young midshipman inquired: "What do
you make Of her, sir?' Captain Daggett took
the boy under his arm, and ran out to the end
Of the yard, where they could get q better view
of the vessel. "Oh, SIR said the boy, 81 hope
she is a frigate, and that we shall have hard
fight, and that every officer over me will be
killed. Then | shall be captain, and you and
Twill take the two ships into port in grand
style" This brave little fellow is now Com
mander Ingraham-the hero of the late affair
at Smyrna. Edga,1O,cn Gazette.
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nay The following quite amusing incident
is related as having occurred ut one Of the New
York hotels not long since:
A distinguished southern gentleman, formerly
d member of the cabinet, was n boarder in the
house, and prefering not to eat at the table
dhote, had his meals served in his own parlor
with all the elegance for which the establish
ment is noted. Being somewhat annoyed by
the airs of the servant who waited on him-a
negro of very sooty complexion desired him
one day at dinner to retire. The negro bowed
and took his stand directly behind the gentle
mans chair. Supposing him gone, it was with
some impatience, that few minutes after the
gentleman saw him step forward to remove the
soup.
"Fellow," said he leave the room. wish
to be alone"
Excuse me, sir,' said cuffee, drawing him
self up stifly, but Pm responsible for the
silver.n
That is not whit better than the joke Hon.
Hiram Griswold, of Cleveland, tells on himself.
He went one morning to Ravenna, and q car
rier boy for Cleveland paper asked him to
buy it, said he, III read it before left home"
The boy looked knowingly in his face ana re-
sponded, "Now, if you don't want the paper,
saw so : but wouldn't lie for two cents"
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y w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor

under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-seected stock of
French and English cloths, cassinleres, 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 10 offer them TO the public on snch
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 he will convince you that you WIN
save your money by so doing. A suit OF clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. Z.
Superior Ready-mnde Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up In tne
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 10 order.
NJ. B.. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District.
Oct 15--6m. (m)
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FoURIERIsM AT THE WEsT.-A recent po.
litical movement has taken place among the
Germans at st. Louis, which deserves more
than passing notice. A circular, signed by
400 German citizens, has been addressed to
the candidates for judges of the criminal court,
demanding their opinions upon the three fol
lowing points:
lst. 1.-THE institution Of the grand jury in
its present shape"
I'd. "The constitutionality OF the SO called
Sunday laws"
Sd. aDo you believe that those laws, (Sun-
day laws) are truly republican, and in accord
ance with the liberty of the citizen?' There
are said to be several thousand German voters
in st. Louis whose names have not been signed
to this circular, but who are all united with its
orginators in the determination to overthrow
the grand jury, the oath, and the Sunday laws.
These Germans who have heretofore acted
with the democracy, have separated from their
ancient allies, and holding the balance ofpower
in their hands, are ready to cast it in favor of
him who will pledge himself against the Sun
day laws and the ordinary legal oath.
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The NORTHWEST PAssAGE.-From the Lon
don Globe we learn the following particulars Of

The NORTHWEST PAssAGE-From the Lon
don Globe we learn the following particulars Of
the recent accomplishment Of the northwest
passage by commander Mcclure Of the Inyes-
tigator, from Behring's, through the Arctic
ocean to Davis Straits. The Globe says;
No traces towards success in the main object
of their mission have been discovered; but we
have been favored with communication Of
letter from commander Mcclure, dated III. M.
S. Investigator, Bay Of Mercy, Baring's Island,
April, 1853, which announces his success in ac-
complishing the long problematical enterprise
of the northwestern passage. The gallant writer
states that during the winter of 1850 his vessel
wintered in pack, without sustaining any dam
age, land surprising to say he has to report the
same result at the end Of the third winter, and
without the loss OF q single man Of her crew.
in the frozen waters called the Prince of Wales
Strait, and communicating with Barrows, as
he ascertained on Oct. 26, of that year.
In July, 1851, he states: 9Such body Of
ice came down upon lis with o strong east wind,
and set the vessel so far to the south, thai
determined to attempt a passage by the east
end Of the cliffs of Banks Land, forming the
northern entrance of the large island under
which we now are" The difficulties and dan.
gers Of this passage may be estimated from his
statement that the ice-foes encountered mea-
sured from forty-fve to seventy feet beneath the
water, and only six or seven above.
1t is interesting to learn that inhabitants
have been discovered further northward than
known previously, at Wollaston and Victoria
Lands, and northward still on the tract desig-
mated as Prince Albert's Land. These were
found exceedingly kind and friendly, and great
quantities of copper were found, apparently in
very pure state. This metal is used by the
natives for edging their weapons &C., but
they appeared to be amused at seeing pieces Of
it picked up by the crew as possessing value.
In April, 1852, Commander Mcclure went to
Melville Island on sledges, expecting to find
there one Of Captain Austin's vessels, or at all
events, a store of provisions, but was disap
pointed to find only notice, left by Lieutenant
McClintock, saying where provisions were, and
giving the position of the ships.
1t was inferred that the search was supposed
to be abandoned, and no other vessels expected
to have come thus far. Since October, 1851,
the crew of the Investigator is stated to have
been put on two-thirds allowance half pound
Of meat per diem in climate where their com
mander states they could readily have consum-
ed four. On the hills adjacent to the bay,
from which the letter is dated, large numbers
of deer and other game have been found,
which must have contributed a welcome relief
from the short-commons of the previous polar
sojourn.
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Masbiagt0n Ssntinsl.
The Late Fire at Cincinnati.

One Of the most destructive fires that ever
visited our city, broke out on Saturday night,
about half past six o'clock, in Robert Getty's
Cincinnati steam bakery, on the corner Of
Baum and Cloon's alleys, between Front and
Columbia, and Sycamore and Main streets.
The fire originated from one of the bake-ovens
in the second story, and spread with such ra-
pidity that before the arrival of any Of the fire
apparatus, the entire building, five stories high,
was demolished. Aided by strong wind, the
warehouses Of Ross 4 Kicker and John Swa-
sey Il Co., adjoining, were soon wrapt in flames,
and the destruction of the entire block of build
ings seemed inevitable.
BY the time the fremen arrived the fire had
crossed the alley, and was making fearful in
roads among the stores fronting on Sycamore
street.-the wind blowing to the east. Not
withstanding the iremen battled nobly and
manfully with the fiery element, the amount Of
property destroyed is immense The flames
swept across Sycamore street, and Pixies liquor
store, and several Of the business houses on that
side Of the street, was supposed to be in dan
ger. But by the use of wet carpets and con-
tinued pouring of streams Of water on the
houses, they were saved Gin. Gazette.
The Nonparea Of the Gath, speaking Of the
fire, says:
Ever and anon whisky barrel would ex-
plode, scattering chunks of burning wood and
occasionally bricks high up in the air. These
not unfrequently fell in close juxta-position to
persons with whom the streets were thronged,
producing considerable CONSERVATION, but so
far as we can learn injuring no one.
The wind blowing in westwardly direc
ton blew the cinders, in some instances, as far
as two squares distant, and it was by the ut
most exertion alone that the roofs of the build
ings in the immediate vicinity were kept from
igniting. Take it all in all, we know not when
we have witnessed fire more exciting, nor one
which, for time, bid fairer to lay SO large
portion of the city in ruins.
"To the unfinching exertions and untiring
assiduity Of our noble fremen much credit is
due, and much will doubtless be awarded. The
total loss, as near as can be estimated, is about
$3.50, ,O0O.n
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oE MEYER,s UNIVER-

II Sum.--ln commencing the issue Vi tue secohu
volume Of the Universum, the publisher makes
his grateful acknowledgements for the Kindness OF
The press, and the very liberal patronage winch
the public have bestowed on the first. He IS
happy TO say that the work has succeeded beyond
his expectation, and that he accordingly ieeis nun,
self justified in bringing it out in an improved
style. II will continue to enjoy the supervision OF
the same editor who will be able TO devote 10 i a
greater degree Of care, and every effort will be
made TO give interest and value 10 each NUMBER
that appears. The views presented IN TINS voinme
will if possible, be more various than In the last
and the descriptive articles more attentivey
adapted 10 the wants and taste OF the public.
Among other attractive plates which il will con-
tain are several OF Central America, Australia
and China, countries Just now among tue most
interesting Of the globe
In order 10 meet wish expressed in many
quarters, the Uniyersum Will henceforth De chieny
devoted TO views in foreign lands, whiie tne
scenery and public edifices of this republic Will
form the subject of a separate work, conaucted
by the same editor, TO be called TIE United States
illustrated, which will soon make its appearance
in numbers in style of betting elegance, but at
q price within the means OF all. For that work
as well as for the Universum, the publisher hopes
for continuance of that public favor Which ne
trusts more than ever TO deserve.
The Uniyersum will be published, as before, IN
twelve semi monthly numbers, so that the second
volume will be completed in December
Mss- All subscribers TO the work, whether they
nave palu III auVuuCc uot, VIII iSSSAsS "i'a '''S
last umber as a Premium Plate, splendid engrav-
ing representing an historical subject: The Maid OF
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TERMS: Single copies 20 cents per number, or
So per volume. General agent for Maryland
District Of Columbia and vicinity, Mr.. John O.
Gobright, No. l6, Asquith street, Baltimore, Md
The first volume Of the Universum may be OBJ
tanned at all booksellers,
Neatly bound in cloth, at. %
In ornamental binding, with gilt edges. 3 81
In Turkey morocco, full gilt. 4 90
Sample numbers, premium plates, showbllls and
prospectus 10 collect subscriptions, will be sup
nplied cratutously, if ordered H. j. MEYER,
New York, 164 William street.
Agent for Washington
JOE SIIILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor. Al ST. and Penn. av.
Sep 29--tfx
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MisrflIaMe0ns.
NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The most

A NEW TIL NJ k1NIIRlSLHs--l Inc must
~ astonishing performance heard of. Barrels,
iirkins kegs, and all description of cooper-work,
made and hnished without defect, airtight, and
smooth enough 10 varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the boh, the slaves are
sawed following, and ruth the grain, cut OF q uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side Of uniform thickness jointed with perfect ac-
ciiracy each having its proportionate bge accord
ing 10 III width and the strength ofeach fully tested
The cask is howeled, chamiered, croase cut heads
turned and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world 10
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred 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 ercfnaueiy in the timber.
Persons desrous of purchasing the right 10 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, ID. O., who
is sole proprietor for that portion Of territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp the patsntee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct. 15-eod1m.
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The Policy of Russia.

The following extract we take from the Paris
correspondence of the Cincinnati Gazette, dated
October 6, 1853:
Every one is now convinced that Russia is
determined not to settle the Turkish question
in any way that will not leave ground for future
discussion. She will sign no treaty that does not
leave it an open question. She must and she
will have Constantinople; and when the west
ern powers find that they are not to be seri-
ously menaced by that event. their resistance
will grow less jealous. Russia will plant her
standard on the minarets Of Constantinople !;
she will make Of it the great central commercial
city of the eastern continent; she will drive
the Turks back, and make them locate their
government somewhere in Egypt; she will
close the Dardanells effectually to all armed
forces-and now see what power is within her
grasp. From the southern shores Of the Black
sea she can pour swarms Of soldiers, unmolested,
into the very heart of Asia, and there pursue
her ambition and her conquests without fear.
1t would be utterly useless for those civilized
nations who are, by their knowledge of the arts
of war, capable of meeting her on equal terms,
to attempt either to follow her or to meet her.
Her geographical position makes her secure
Your readers are no doubt aware that, since
the affair of Captain Gibson, considerable
amount OF lll-IeeHHS mas grown up IN Hollanu
against our government; and this, added to the
jealousy which already existed concerning the
Japan expedition, has prepared the Hollanders
to second any strong government which may be
bold enough to act against us. Recent events
have confirmed the belief that this government
is now acting with Russia to thwart our expe-
dition in the east. Some weeks ago the En-
peror of Russia sent learned Holland profes-
sor, who has lived much in Japan, knows more
about its people, perhaps, than any other Eu-
ropean, aud has more influence than any other.
After this gentleman had been sometime in
conference at st. Petersburg, Russian vessel
started, it is supposed, to carry orders to the
feet which is already lowering on the track of
our Japan expedition. Recently returned ira
vellers from Russia say that if you talk to the
most intelligent Russian about Cuba or Mexi
co, they scarcely understand you; but pro-
nounce the word Japan and they start as if
pricked in a tender spot. Moreover, it is the
policy of Nicholas to push us into war when
ever and wherever he can, so it is not with him;
because he sees plainly enough that the time
has come for contention to grow up between
us in the China seas, and he will endeavor to
push on every scheme which will either weaken
us, or draw off our attention in another
channel"
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NroAH WALKER = CO., Marble Hall

NIOAH WALKER q CO., Marble Hail
IN Clothing Emporium, Browns Building, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
and The public generally that they have now IN 7,
store a very large and choice assortment OF AL y
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
own manufactory Also, large and well selected
stock of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, &c',
to which they invite the attention all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Frees low
for cash.
Keep always on hand a supply OF servant
clothing. Qm) sep 4i--otaWfW 4i--otaWsW !.
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STOVES! STOVESM STOVESM!
". NAYLOR. COpper, Tin, Sheet-irOl

II !. and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
syyania 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 Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove fancy Paror and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the paror or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices.
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware, made OF the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment of
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof-
fee Roaster
Sep 24-3meod Qntelhgencer) (m)
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oELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooI~--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 TO preserve the char
acier 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: Sl2 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 Mineralogy,
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, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about Sl90 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force Wm. Gun
ION. Esq; L. ID. Gale M d., OF the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor c. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 2l-u
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NV PIANOS

lyl The subscriber is this day receiving, per
barque MARYLAND, from Boston, supply Of mag
niticent Louis XIV and Central Pianos, from the
factory of Mr. Chickering Boston, whose expert
ence of thirty years, and whose worldwide repu-
tation arc the best testimonials of the excellence
Of his instruments.
Also, on hand, full assortment oil excellent
New York Pianos.
The subscribers stock of Pianos is now the
largest ever offered in this city, embracing every
variety of grade and pattern.
BY the packet, which sails from Boston on Sa-
turday next, he will receive an additional supply
of 7-octave Pianos.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment Of
new ones.
New Music received semi-weekly.
RICHARD DAVIS, .
Oct i2--eo3t m) Penn avenue
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SELF ADJUSTING SwITcH-We have been
much pleased with on inspection OF self.ad-
iusting railway switch, invented by Mr.. ). VII
SON. Of North Maine street, in this city. Ihe
switch is so constructed as to open by the pres
sure of the advancing cars on the rails, and to
close by its own spring as soon as they have
passed. thus doing away with the services OF q
switch tender. 1t is very ingenious and slmPi.e,
and we advise oil those who are Interested IN
the construction Of railroads to examine it,
Hartford Couant.
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Chilling, Yats, Gaps&f.
NTEw GOODS now opening. r. J. steer,

NTEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. steer,
IN Washington Place, 7h street, - now open
mo- ! suneror stock Of Gentlemen's Goods, which
il will give him great pleasure 10 show 10 all his
patrons and 10 the public. In addition to the usual
stock Of Merchant Tailor, special attention is IN
vted 10 large stock Of Gentemen's Dress Shirts
Of very superior fiji and quality.
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods generally.
Sep 2l--3tawif2w m)