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sanatory view ofthe Beard and Dioustache.

Our attention has been frequently directed,
by correspondents, to the question of "allow.
ing the beard to grow for the purposes health"
Some have directed our attention to recent
article on the subject which appeared in "Dick.
ems Household Words" and one has been so
kind as to send us the said article, cut from one
of our cotemporaries, with few of his own re-
marks appended, approving of wearing the
beard and moustache in all their glory.
We have no doubt that the moustache and
beard will be universally worn by our people
in the course Of four years from the present
date; we thus Judge from the great number who
wear them now, in our city, in comparison with
the number who displayed them FIVE years ago.
None but foreigners wore them then, now they
are worn by one-eighth Of our male population.
The masons and millers in the cities of Liver.
pool, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, have adopted
the moustache as health preservative, and,
during the past winter the engineers and other
employees on the Scottish central railroad wore
the beard by the recommendation Of DR.. Simp-
son, and have addressed a letter to their super
intendent, describing the benefits they derived
from such a habit, and recommended its gene
raj adoption by all those in similar occupa-
tons.
Ten minutes Of time spent in shaving every
day amounts to one hour and ten minutes every
week, or nearly 2! days in one year. If in
this city there are 10000 men who each con-
sumo this time yearly in shaving, it amounts
in the aggregate to 100000 days in one year,
all of which would be saved by wearing the
beard But then what is to become Of BARRIERS
and Sheffield razors? There is nothing, we
admit, that would so readily reconcile any man
to the inconvenience of an upper lip ornament
as a bad razor. If the beard conduces to
health then it should never be shaved. Cler
gymcn, above all other classes, we believe,
would be gamers by wearing the beard, it
would, in many cases, prevent bronchitis, dis
ease with which they are peculiarly afflicted;
they, however, win be the last to adopt the
whisker, as they are SO conspicuously shaven
and shorn. Among the Anglo-saxon race the
beard was universally worn in the days of
Shakespeare, and even old John Bunyan dis
played the moustache. Fashions in dress, and
wearing the hair in various modes, revolve
in circles and now the reign of the beard has
begun.
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nIEnICAL ExAMINATIoNs.--THE

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.--TH
Iyl 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, TO daily examinations of students, especially
in reference 10 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 to examna-
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 Fl. SAUNDERS, M. d.,
Demonstrators of Anatomy in the National
Medical College.
ALEXANDER ]. SEMMES. M. D.,
Physician TO the United States Jail
For tickets apply to DIR. VIM. H. Saunders, cor
ner Of ~ street and Louisiana avenue, opposite
the CITY Hail. or to DIR. A. J. Semmes, east side OF
A street, bctwee. Pennsylvania and Missouri
venues.
Washington, Oct, 9, 1s53-2awtDl
lntelligencer)
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J. ID. winter.
I1oR RENT. the Building now being fin.


ished on the northeast corner OF 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in tins 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 conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, &c. Therestau
rant communicates both from inandout 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
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for offices The third story embraces near
Nv The whole extent Of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious blard-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 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 postion situated in the very heart of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants.
annlv 10 or address 8. C. BARNEY,
Sep 31-4f E,bet aud 9TH SITS, Washington.
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GOODS. bargains for CASH.

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Ezhi5ition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side Of 7th street, doors south Of E
street. would most respectfully inform the cit-
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 knds-viz Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO SO SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from La cents TO $2 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 373 cents
to 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
Warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibuIes 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
al short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers Ny assortment is unrivacd by any other
in this city. No trouble TO show goods A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening. JOSEPH L. n. Plant.
Sep 2I--3meod (m)
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SCIENCE AND CoMMERcE.-The efforts of
Lieutenant Maury. to establish world wide sys-
tenn of observations on the winds and currents
Of the ocean, have been appreciated by the
merchants and sarans of Europe. The con-
vention of scientific men, which met at Brus-
sells, contained accredited representatives from
the leading maritime States of the old world.
Such an event as regular and universal sys-
TEN, sanctioned by the leading powers of the
civilized world, is an omen Of peace to coun-
terbalance the present belligerent attitude OF
some of those powers. Commerce at last be
gins to exert power adequate to check the in
sane ambition of kings and repress those dis
orders that have heretofore embroiled mankind
in wars to the retardation of their best in.
terests, and wasted whole countries with fire
and sword. As Americans we are proud OF
the merited honors accorded TO Lieutenant
Maury and his labors.--JVaU 81. Joe1.
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ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING
NJ Store.-The subscriber desires 10 call the at
tention of housekeepers and others to his large and
well selected stock of housekeeping articles, EN-
bracing almost everything deemed requisite in
housekeeping, which he is determined 10 sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
Of the eastern cities. 4ts
His stock al present consists, in part Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in dinner, Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets.
Cut and pressed Glassware. 7#
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards, Andirons,
Tenders, Candelabras, &c, Shovelssand Tongs.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps.
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets Castors.
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets.
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlestcks,
Urns, &c. N
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods. :
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns
Chatting Dishes, Oyster Tureens.
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses.
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats, Baskets, Brushes,
Woodward Cooking Utensils, &c.
With q magnificent collection of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as
sortment of fHouse-Furnishing Goods ever offered
for sale in this city, r
c. w. BOTELER,
Sep 2l-2aw6w Iron Hall.
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CLASSICAL and Mathematical

- ~
~ ScHooI.-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception
As the Preparatory Department OF the Colum-
bian Colleges it will continue to preserve the char
acter 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: $l2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT 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 500 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boardcr will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College (;
Col ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor @. G.. C.Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21-f
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BRITIsH GRATITupE.-Another instance has
lately occurred of the gratitude usually dis.
played by English tourists through the United
States, in return for the attentions universally
shown them by our people. Mr.. Thackeray, an
English writer Of some celebrity, recently trav-
eled through our country, delivering course
of lectures upon the writers of by-gone age.
Mr.. L. was everywhere received and treated in
the most fattering manner. Courtesies and
kindnesses were heaped upon him in profnsion;
in short, everything was done to render his So
ionrn among us an agreeable one. He lee
lures were largely attended; and, when he went
back to England, his pockets were much heavier
than when he left that country for America.
Well, this Mr.. T., upon his return to his native
country, commenced the publication of a novel
entitled "The Newcomes." In the second
chapter of this work, the author speaks of an
event as happening achen M'. Washington acas
heading the american rebels, scith a courage
aoorthy of a better cause" This sneer at the
memory of our noble forefathers is the sole re-
turn that we have received for the kindly atten-
tions showered upon Mr.. Thackeray while on
his recent visit to this country.
We are not, however, astonished at such a
display of ingratitude on his part; he has but
pursued the usual mode adopted by British
travellers through the United States to express
their sense OF the many faVOrS DeStOWed upon
them. Has he not, in the course which he has
followed, the precedents set by the renowned
Madam Trollope, the distinguished Captains
Hall and Marryatt, and the illustrious cockney
Dickens? Could it have been expected that
he would disregard the example Of predeces
sors like these, and, dropping their sneerine
and abusive tone, speak kindly in return TO
kindness? Oh, no. Such an expectation
would have been contrary to the teachings q
experience. There have been, TO be sure,
few instances in which English tourists il
America have deviated from the custom Of thei
class, and, having been treated courteously
manifest proper degree Of gratitude therefor
But such exceptions are very rare; and NJ
Thackeray, it appears, has determined not I
add himself to the number. We wonder if
never occurred to Mr.. T., when he was receiv
ing the courtesies of American citizens, and
filing his pockets with American gold, that
the descendants of those American rebels
whose cause he adverts to so contemptuously,
were displaying a kindliness and liberali,y
"worthy Of better cause ?"--Detroit Free
Press.
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MisfelIanfgas.
RowNE q Co. IIth street.

COLLINS, BOVINE Ss CO., IIth street,
" I'd 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 notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers sets of books for societies. writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's, bankers cases. slates pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books. time books, port
foios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknves, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
Job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
cmlars bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
174 and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-1f
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YTSO CONSUMERS OF GAS.-Read the fol-
lowing certificate from one Of our citizens who
has had one of Kidder's Patent Gas Regulators
fitted up in his establishment, and observe the
saving effected by its use: a
GADsBY's HOTEL, October 81 !. 1853
81 have been using Kidder's Regulator in my
hotel for the last six weeks, and during that time
| am confident have saved in money 25 per cent.
Overt the amount paid for the same time last year,
and believe my light is quite good as before
slsng it, and do feel confident that il is decided
saving to the consumers of gas.
aW. GABSBY." "
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent,
Z. M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
Southwest corner Of 9th and ID sts.
Nov 4-6t (ln) #@ HEI
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1REEN,s INK ERASER and PAPER

TREEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
yJ Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen--A new kind Of eraser or rub
Der, far superior to any article for the same pur-
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, il removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface Of the paper
unharmed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE &a CO.,
Branch Of Sationers' Hail. Nos. LA and 176
Pearl street; 11lh street, doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
Oct 7--r (m)
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nREpARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

up your old Umbrellas, and send them 70 the
subscriber in fair weather TO be repaired, and thus
give him time TO do the work iaitbfuliy for M rainy
weather the press is so great that the work may
not be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in n hurry
Umbrellas for sale from 37i cents up to $6, com.
prisina a general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
large assortment Of articles suitable for every
description Of repairs.
Don't forget the place. ID. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between l2lh and 18th sts
Sep 2i--eotf Etf#@
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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
.n.-p THE THOMAS CoLLyER will

leave the regular steamboat wharf.
The coach leaves the Capitol at s, 9a LII, IA, 3f,
and d3 o'clock.
Leaves Alexandra at s, %, ia, II, 81, and Al
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at q iOs, 12i, 2i, 4, and ST
o'clock.
The George Washington aud collyer can be
had for Pleasure Trips also for towing.
Nov. 2-st~ SAM'L GEDNEY, 0apn.
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aasneiss AMI Yab 0fffss.
= Aw NOTICE.-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER,

II AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
j late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington TO practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts ofthe District OF Colum-
bia, and attend to any professional business con-
fided to him.
Office in Morrson's new building on a street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. j. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G, B. Samuels
Hon c. H. 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 2l-lyeod. (m)
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IRVING HOTEL, washington. .-The sub
lTEw GOODS ron GENTLEMEN

IN Our stock al present is full, and OF the best
nd newest styles, both Of goods to make TO order
and OF garments already made. , "a
quality Of goods, Of the various kinds and most
fashionable styles. Garments ready made as good
as bespoke work, and at less prices.
Also a constant and good supply of fine Shirts
of good cut and make woolen, cotton and silk
Undershrts and Drawers, and many other pretty
and good articles for gentemen's use
g 5.s YOUNG Sg OREM,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, Browns Hotel
Nov 3-2wif (R
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trine to avoid all entangling alliances with

trine to avoid all entangling alliances with
foreign powers"
How long" said she, g have you Americans
adopted this doctrine ?"
"Ever since she refused to join the Holy
Alliance in putting down one Of the greatest
men the world ever saw said d..
This allusion to Napoleon the First silenced
the conversation on that subject, and after dis
cussing the most exciting political topics, and
fully unwilling the emperor's views on all
these subjects, by an ardent and frank express
sion Of her own, the emperor suggested that
the conversation should be dropped, and the
distingues of the realm, who had been standing
all this time, caps in hand, should then have
audience.
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THOMPsON,s GALLERY Is now the

favorite place of resort for those who wish
70 procure an accurate likeness at a reasonable
price. He gives his personal attention 10 each
picture, and guarantees satisfaction or 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 Aft
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NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. steer,

NIEW GOODS now opening.-P. ]. Steer,
IN Washington Place, Th street, IS now open
ing superior stock Of Gentlemen's Goods Which
il will give him great pleasure to show 10 all his
patrons and to the public. In addition TO the usual
stock OF Merchant Tailor, special attention is in
vited 10 large stock Of Gentemen's Dress Shirts
of very superior fit and quality.
Also, Collars, Stocks, Neck-1ies, Crayats,
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods, generally
Sep 2l-3tawif2w (ml
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SIGN OF THE SHIRT.
AT PRIVATE SALE.

A Good Chance for an Investment.
TIME subscriber, intending to go sonth, offers
u 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 56a
feet, and runs back TO the river channel about 500
or l, 900 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, il will then be for
rent. f .a#
For terms which will be accommodating, apply
to Colonel M. Cooke, Norfolk, TO Wilson q Grce,
William H. Wilson, Portsmouth, or to the sub
scriber. J. X. COOKE.
p. S-Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erty, can be supplied with timber, either through
The canal, or down the railroad. J. X. C.
Raleigh North Carolina) Standard and Balti-
more Sun copy one month and send bills to this
Office. Oct 23-2aw1m
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GTOVES.--We have just received new
y supply OF the latest patterns of stoves, of vari-
Gus kinds, among which are TO be found the Morn
ing and Evening Star cooking stoves, for wood and
coal also, the Morning Star parlor stove, for coal,
open front WOODWARD & GUY, aG
No. a. north side Pa. av. bet 10th and 11th sts.
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PRESERVING CRAFTS IN HoNEY.--The bes
mode Of conveying gratis of trees, cuttings 9.
vines, ETC., to distance, is to place them in
tin or cylinder filed with honey. The hone
Theoretically excludes the air, and cuttings
preserved will vegetate months after they ha''
been packed.
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KI,HE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on

TIME SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly OH
/ hand a good stock Of well-made account
books, and manufacture to order at short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock Of paper and stationery articles COM
prise everything desirable in a counting-room or
office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses tf#
Bill heads cards, circulars, &c, printed neatly.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
1lth street, I'd door north of Penn. Av.
Branch of Stationers Hall, 1H and 176 Pearl
street New York. Nov. S--tf
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NEW FALL STYLES or GENTLE

IN mems Furnishing Goods.-CHARLES H.
LANE has Just returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment OF
Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspenders
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, &c., together with all
other articles usually found in first-class estab
shment.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock, which will be cheerfully ex-
hibited TO all with polite attention. Reasonable
prices and fair dealing may be relied upon.
LANES Hat, Cap, and Genilemens
Furnishing Establishment, Penn. av., near "A ST.
Oct s
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Yar6harf, Tiaharf, 8r.

TAS FIXTURES.-The subscriber has on
W hand, and is daily receiving from the cele-
brated factory of Cornelius, Parker IL Co., Phila-
delphia, large and handsome collection of chan
deliers, brackets pendants, &c embracing all their
new patterns, which he will dispose OF at the man
ufacturer's retail prices. Those in want Of gas
fixtures will find il their interest to call and ex-
anime patterns and prices before purchasing.
C. w. BOTELER,
Sen 2i-eod2m Iron Hail.