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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
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SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematic,

- SLASSkShHs anu uolnematlCal
~ 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, viii continue preserve the char
acer OF a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English Classi-
cal, aud Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th OF September, and
close on the last of June. ....
Terms: 81 90 per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 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. s..
Pupils may be boarded AT the College, under the
special care and superintendent OF the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boardcr will not exceed $50.
GEORGE :. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty OF the Columbian College !;
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, NJ. d. of the Patent Office !;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office and Pro-
tessor e. c. Jewett, OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
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DRosP CTUs or THE UNITED

IL States Hluslratcd.-l- nder the title OF The
United States Illustrated, has been commenced
the publication OF a great national work, of very
costly and magnificent description, for which the
liberal patronage OF the American public is coui-
IDENTITY expected Ii will appear III parts with such
promptltnde that TWO volumes will be completed
before the close OF the present year. These vol
hmes VIII be ISSUED simultaneously, one being cN-
Ciusvely devoted 10 eastern and the other 10 ives
tern subjects. Each part will contain four steel
engravlngS, from original drawings by eminent
artists, representing either some remarkable view
from the splendid landscape scenery Of the coun-
try, or some public edfce, whose architectural
beauty or historical character entities il To such
commcmoraton. Ten parts will compose vol
umc.
The present volume OF the western section will
contain among other illustrations, views OF the
grand and peculiar scenery OF the Mississippi
RIVER from IL origin AT tasca Lake down 10 its
mouth. below New Orleans In a similar manner
the volume OF the eastern section will represent
only such subjects from the sea-board States as
most striking and truly American.
But il excellence has thus been aimed al in the
engravin@s, the literary department also will have
every attention bestowed upon it. No expense
has been spared 10 render the work in this respect
also national monument, Many of the best aud
popular writers OF the couatry are engaged
regular contributors. and the editorial direction OF
the whole has been entrusted TO the OF Mr..
Charles \. Dana, whose name is q sufficient guar
antec that the work will be of solid merit. as
well as OF elegance and beauty. Each number
Will contain from II to IL pages letter-press, print
ed IN elegant type on splendid Ito paper.
With the last numbers each subscriber or pur-
chaser o the two volumes, will receive to each
section of the work an allegorc title page, exc
cued in a high style of art, and as premium,
magnificent steel engraving, 81 by 25 inches, rep
resentng The Battle OF Bunker Hill, from Trum-
bulls great picture whose superb execution rem
ders il a costly ornament, and whose subject Will
make il dear To every American.
In the anticipation of vast number of sulScri-
hers, the price of the work will be put a, the fol-
lowing rates, whose chcapness only the largest
circulation can justify; single numbers, each so
cents; single volume So the two volumes, with
the premium plate. $40, General Agent for Ma
ryaua, District OF Columbia aud vicinity, Mr.
John c. Gobright, No. l02 Baltimore ST., corner
Holiday Baltimore, Md.
The volumes can be lad separately by those
subscribers who may prefer the east or the west
alone.
HERMAN ]. MEYER,
New York, No. 16l Wiliam-st.
JOE SlIILLlNGTON
Sep 29-t* Agent for Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
THEKNICKERBocKER MAGAZINE.

Il The number for January. 1854, will be the first
OF the torty-second volume of the knickerbocker
Magazine.
Since the price of subscription has been reduced
from live TO three dollars a year, the circulation OF
the hnickerbotker has been Increased nearly four
to one. In many places ten are sold where there
Was but one before and through the year it has
been steadily increasing. il is now offered as
cheap as any of the Magazines all things consider
ed Instead of making new and prodigious pro-
lnlSes, we submit few extracts from notices OF
late numbers which we might extend 10 number
| OF pages.
| Those familiar with the Editors monthly Cos.
sip with his readers, have doubtless with ourselves
| admired the perennial source OF lis pleasant wit
and joyousness. In this number The Gossip
holds on It's waylike some fair rivulet CHANGING and
dancing III the sunshine OF May morning. We
| he must certainly snow brown in the coming
number; but this number gives no sign of exhaus-
| ton. "-NatioMai IteHtsyencer, Washington.
! The best talent in the country will be enlisted
| and no expense or effort spared, TO make the
! knlckerbocker more than ever deserving OF the
| first position among our original American Maga-
| zines.
TERMS.-Three dollars a year, strictly in adj
vancc-there will be no deviation from this condi-
ton; two copies for So; live copies. and upwards
- 90 each. Booksellers and Posmasters are re-
quested TO act as Agents Those who will under
take 10 procure subscribers will receive favorable
| terms. Specimen numbers will be sent gratis on
| application, postpaid
Agent for Washington.
JOE SHILLINGTON.
.Odeon Building, corner A street and Pennsyl-
vana avenue. "...' Sep 21-tfx
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
MAGAZINE FOR ,s:.-The

lL sphere and the utility of the EGLEcrIc MAGA-
ZINE have become too well defined TO require ey-
panation. Differing in aim from other magazines
and supplying want which is widely and ncreas-
ingly felt by more educated and intelligent por-
tion of the community. it fills place which could
be filled in no other method than by the principle
OF selection which il adopts. The great reviews
and magazines of Great Britain and the Continent.
through which the leading minds of the age are
accustomed, almost exclusively. TO express them
selves are too numerous TO be reprinted. a. well
too costly TO be imported by the general reader
They contain likewise much. with their de Sirable
articles. that has but temporary or local interest,
and which Is worth TO the American reader neither
the price nor time required 10 peruse it, To select
from the whole field of Journalist all that is really
valuable. both the dissertations and discus
slons OF the reviews, and tire lighter and more
versatile contents OF the maya zines is the pur-
pose of the EcLECTC. The best parts Of all arc
thus secured. without the cost or incumbrancc of
the local or feeble parts OF any. The main portion
of the ECLECTIC will continue 10 be composed of
the great and eloquent articles of the reviews. :.
while everything valuable or brilliant in all other
periodical issues, particularly Of Great Britain
will be carefully presented A richer and moro
valuable aggregate will thus be furnished than the
contents Of any single periodical could afford.
Embellishments of the highest order Of subject
and engraving VIII occupy each number. Among
these will be richly engraved portraits OF the most
distinguished living characters, especially in li,c-
raturc, art or craftsmanship. These plates are
engraved by Mr.. StRTArN, who has no superior in
the striking and effective style OF the neZzotnt
TERMs.-The Erksctic Moga.tHe is'issucd on the
first OF every month. in numbers OF l4i large svo
pages each on fine paper, making THREE Volt MES
year, with title pages and indexes. Price s. per
year ii paid strictly in advance-otherwise Sc
Agent ior Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON
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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
TINE GROCERlEs.-Families who ar,

ShNbS SEk1ESs--FamIl1eS VINO are
Il now returning from the springs, and others
who are about laying in their fall supply of groce-
ries will do well to give me call before they pur-
chase elsewhere. The following list, in part OF
fine groceries, which have been laid in at the
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, will be sold at a small advance over cost:
80 chests superior Black Tea, at so cents pound
at retail
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea from
90 cents TO 81 pound
IL hhds' medium and very superior Porto Rico
Sugar. part at ct cents w.. ....
80 bags prime old government Java, Mocha, and
other Cofices .a.
10 bbls. best Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
serving
100 extra sugar-curcd Hams, favorite brands
cases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger.
Particular attention is called to the above Black
lea al o0 cents; it is rich in flavor, without the
deletcrlous effect Of most green tea, and warranted
as good as IS generally sold at 81 and 81 25 cents
pound: With large variety of other articles not
named. Customers can always be accommodated.
Goods delivered free Of charge.
II. M. p KING,
Corner OF and 18th streets and Vermont
avenue, north of Jackson Statue.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
nRAHAM,s MAGAZyNE.-rhlsn number

" opens the second volume of Graham's Mag.
azne for l-.i3. and we cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and our sub
scrbcrS for the encouragement afforded US 10
persevere in elevating the literary and pictorial
character of the work. The last volume embraced
every variety Of Magazine illustration. and has
furnished TO our readers papers of ability upon all
the topic, ol interest which absorb the times, and
also a series OF articles of purely literary char
acter of a higher order than have heretofore been
found in the monthly Magazines. Ii shall be our
aim TO improve Graham stil further in these
respects, aud by careful attention and enterprise
10 command the public appreciation and support
THE Nesc Eoinaf--commencing with this num-
ber--will claim especial attention for the beauty
OF It's pictorial illustrations. Ample arrangements
have been entered into with competent artists 10
secure proper variety OF the very best of all
kinds of engraving-Sieel. mezzotint, and wood
10 meet the expectations of our readers: and the
literary department shall be still further improved.
Agent for Washington
ZOE SHILLlNGTON
Odeon Building cor. u ST. and Penn aye,
Sep eft"
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
.ARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

Ii zine has now reached monthly edition OF
over One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
copies, and the demand for Is still increasing
with greater rapldity than ever. This unparal-
| leled aud unexpected success has compelled the
| publishers TO resort to extraordinary means for
Untlng the work with the requisite rapidity, and
at the same time preserving the typographical ele-
gance by which IL has always been distinguished.
| II Is now ehectrotRprd by a new process, which
makes II easy 10 PRINT any number of copies from
the same plates without in the least impairng the
clearneSs and beauty of the impression. The
publishers desire TO repeat their cordial acknowl-
edgmcnts TO the press and the public for the ex-
traordinary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts TO interest and instruct the great body
OF the American people, and 10 renew their as
surances that every possible effort will be made
TO Increase still further the claims of thclr maga-
zine upon public favor and support. 1t will CON
tlnue 10 present at the cheapest price the most
interesting and instructive literary matter, original
and selected. domestic and foreign in the most
elegant and convenient style, and accompanedby
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex-
pendture OF moneycan command. They appeal
with confidence to the past, as guarantee that
their promises for the future will he abundantly
fulfilled
TERNs.-The magazine may be obtained of
booksellers, periodical agents or from the pub
fishers, at three dollars Il year, or twenty-five
cents number. The semi-annual volumes, as
completed, neatly bound i'll cloth, at two dollars.
and muslin covers furnished 10 those who
wish to have their back numbers uniformly bound.
at twenty-five cents each. Six volumes are now
ready. bound. The volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December: but subscrip-
tions may commence with any number.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHlLLINGTON, Vs..
Odeon Building, cor. - ST. and Penn. av.
Sep 2l-tt&
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
NTow IS THE TIME for bargains in Ri


IN bands, Laces, Embroderies. &c.--Wishing
10 reduce my present stock previous TO making
new purchases, will sell without regard to cost,
for the next two weeks. my intention is to make
room for new goods. | solicit an early call from
my customers and the public. | name in part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves, and Collars ..
Muslin and Cambria lnsertings and Edgings
Do do Bands and Flouncngs
Straw Bonnets, from IS cents to 81
Bonnet Ribands, from 12i 10 26 cents yard
Neck, SASH and Cap Rbands, all prices
Dress Caps, SO cents TO 81 25 .. ,.
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 37i cents pair
Childrens Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerine Gimps, Braids, Buttons, &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands ..-
Also, Swiss, Book Nainsook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces, and Edgings Of
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av, between 10th and 18th sts.
Sep 2l-3t #|....
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
JOE SHILLiSGTON's Periodical, News
paper, Stationery, and Book-selIing
ata all
Establishment,

Oicon Bmktiag, CORNER y street ana Pennsylvania
drHue,
From which place he will supply all orders for any
books. no matter by whom published. in advance
OF all others, aad at publishers prices
Washington publication Office OF Harper's Mag:
azine Godeys Ladies' Book, Graham. Magazine
Putnams Magazine, Ladies' National Magazine
and all the foreign Reviews.
a large and good assortment Of blank books and
everything in the stationery line for sale al
JOE SHlLLlNGTON'S Bookstore
Odeon Building, Corner Of !! st. and Penn. av
Agent for the New York Herald Tribune. and
l'mes. Sep 2l-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The i'm

DAIENT GAS REGJLATOR.-The in
Il ventor DIR. kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use of il will be found fully % per cent in ev-
cry PERSONS gas bill. II can be so adjusted as TO
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the huctua-
tons of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place OF the blush white
color OF the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. As
an evidence of its practical utility, it is in op-
Grafton in SOME of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value 1t has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprctors and Storekeepers in the city OF
Washington and its vicinity, desirous TO avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain all fur
ther information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store
and will give an illustration of il.
EDWARD NJ. BOTELER
Practical Gas-Fiter and Plumber,
South West corner of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-oaW.}W.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
NOAH WALKER Il CO., Marble Hall

IN Clothing Emporium, Browns Building, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends
and the public generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles Of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing direct from their
own manuiactory 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 of all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season Prices low
for cash
Keep always on hand a supply Of servants
clothing (m) Sep 2l-3taw4w
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

DREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look
l. up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather 10 be repaired, and thus
give him time to do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is so great that the work may
not be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in a hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 374 cents up to So, COM
prisnS general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas. ..
A large assortment of articles suitable for every
description OF repairs. .'. ...4. ",
Don't forget the place. d. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 10Th and 18th SITS.
Sep 2l-eof
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11

HNHOMPSON'S GALLERY is now the
i iavorile place of resort for those who wish
10 procure an accurate likeness al reasonable
price. He gives his personal attention TO each
picture, and guarantees satisfaction or no charge.
A fine assortment of fancy cases constantly on
hand Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between
4! and 9th streets over Lane & fuckers.
Sen Oft
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
YotsIs, Gfstaurmts, guaraing Yuusss.
IRVING HOTEL. Washington.-The SUI

i scriber respectfully announces TO his friends
and the travelling public that he has taken charge
of this large and well l-known establishment, which
has been completely and elegantly reftted and
refurnished in every department. Having had
charge for long time of Frenchs Hotel, Nor
folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
rienced in all the details requisite TO form Hotel
Of the first class, he assures the public that every
exerton will be made 10 render the Irving in
every respect deserving of their confidence and
support. D. d. FRENCH.
Sen 2l
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
II alph Haskins, General Commission Mer-

u ~ W IUHHNyIVHHIH HVtHUt
between 9th and 10th streets, south side.
References: Hon. j. G. g. Kennedy, Washing.
ton; Prof G. G. Jewett Washington; Messrs
Perry & Bros, Washington; Messrs. Homers &
Ladd Boston, Mass; Mcssrs. J. =. Jcwctt & Co..
Boston, Mass; Richard S. Smith, Esq, President
Union Mutual Insurance Office, Philadelphia;
George Foster, Esq, No 39s Broadway, New York
Sep 24--3t (m) ,*
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
..- FREE EXHIBITION.
TTHETE1yVTRGT E,nar,, n,


NV 1HITEHURST'S Gallery OF Premium
w Daguerreotypes.--Conta the largest
collection of Daguerreotypes in the United States
consisting of most OF the public men in the coun-
try, and complete gallery of the United States
Senate, being one of the most attractive exhibitions
to strangers that can be found in the city
Also: STEREoscoPIc DAGUERR EoTyrEs, which
have been pronounced by the most scientific men
of Europe and America, zone of the greatest won
ders of the age. They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotundity of nature 10 most persons
the effect is startling. . -
Medals awarded at the Worlds Fair in London;
Maryland Institute, 1S50-'5l and '52; and premium
at the Great Fair at Castle Garden. New York
The highest award, silver Medal at the great
Fair of the Metropolitan Institute, Washington,
1853.
Likenesscs taken equally we'll in all weathers,
though cloudy is preferred except for children.
Galleries. Pennsylvania Avenue between 4!
and 9th sts., Washingon New York: Baltimore;
Richmond; Norfolk, Va. Petersburg. Va; Lynch
burg Va; Wilmington N. G.. Sep 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
NEW GOODS AND NEW STYLES.

~ We are now opening new goods for the fall
trade Our stock will be found equal to the best
IN the market. IN style and qualify
We invite our old customers aud gentlemen in
want OF Clothing made 10 orderto give us an early
call.
We have also Ready Made Clothing OF the best
quality. Gentlemen not having time 10 get them
made, will find our garments 10 be Of superior
quality In that line
Furnishing Goods of all kinds as best cotton
woollen, cotton and silk Shirtsand Drawers, some
very large and fine, with many other new and de.
sirable grades. YOUNG & OREM
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers
Sep 27--3t (m) Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
r c. LEwIs,s Life and Fire Insurance

Z. LENIS'S Life and Fire Insurance
q Office has been removed 10 the new and am
pie rooms, Hall No. ?, in "Washington Place. east
side OF Seventh street, near the General Post Of
flee. where insurances can be effected on as good
terms as in the United States.
The mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
has capital OF over one -and-a -halfmions, declares
and pays dividends annually. All life-members
share alike IN proportion to their annual premiums.
In eight years there have been paid 10 survivors,
through my office, over seventy-fve thousand dol
lars. Information and publications gratis.
Northwestern Fire Insurance Company, capital
and surplus fund 100000. / have acted for this
company about seven years: and all losses have
been honorably adjusted and promptly paid.
have associated with me in this department
my son. JOSEPH X. LEWIS, and we have been
appointed agents of the Continental Insurance
Company of New York city, having cash capital
of S500.000. A..
Some one from the Office will visit any proper
ty, when desired, in Washington, Georgetown, or
Alexandria.
Having so much indemnity capital, we shall
hope to satisfy all who call
]. c. LEWIS,
Sep 2i-Gt m) Superintendent ofAgences
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL. CAPI

NU VII
1A tol Hill, Washington. for rent.-The above
Hotel is offered for rent, either with or without
the Furniture and other fixtures. II is one ofthe
most desirable situations in the city, and an excel
lent location for business. Possession may be had
at any time between this and the middle of Octo-
ber next. To gentleman of responsibility desi-
rous of keeping a hotel, fine opportunity is of
fered. Application TO be made to the present pro-
pretor. ..-.
Sep 25-2w JOHN FOY.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
DOR RENT. the Building now being fin


Il i>hed on the northeast corner of 7th 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. The basement is con-
structed TO embrace all the modern convenences
for Il restaurant, in conneXon with a kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, &c. The restau
rant communicates, boht 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 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 commodous billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent OF the building, and is well adapted for
printing 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 10 competent tenants.
Apply 10 or address S. C. BARNEY,
Sep Gift f. bet G and Tth ste Wa shinotop
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
NEW YORK s CALIFORNIA STEAM.
: rT-va ALEXANDRIA AND WASH

rTsus ! ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
rEsSs5aas++sszzssu ington Boat.--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf. The boat
has tine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, 10, 2t 4, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandria al S, 10, 12, 2i A, and 81
o'clock. ...
Leaves Washington at 8, IL, II, ;, Al, and Ct
o'clock. n
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. ,#s. JOB CORSON
Sep 21-ff* .. Cnptain