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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
J 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, cassmeres, and vest
ings, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market. t ss
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 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,
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit OF 6 othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours' notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand 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 SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15-6n. (R)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
~ EyENuE DIGEST AND CUsTOM-

H EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
IL House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone.
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE & Co,
Eleventh street, two doors north Of Pa. av.,
Branch of Stalioner's Hall, ia and 40 Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov. 90
The above contains all the information noces-
sary TO enable the merchant or shipmaster 10
transact any branch of custom-house business
with ease and despatch, an alphabetical tariff, the
manner of passing entries, current forms of oaths,
permits bonds, entries, &C., &c. il has evidently
been prepared with great deal of care, and will
be found very useful to the officers Of the revenue
and custom-house throughout the country, as well
as the merchant and shipmaster.
From the Washington Sentinel Feb4.
We are indebted TO Collins, Bovine Go. for a
copy of "Cone's Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide containing rules and routine OF
business in entering and clearing vessels, the man
ner of passing import, export, and transport en-
tries, the forms of business in the different de-
partments of customs, a detailed account of the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers Offices, and correct forms OF entries,
oa,hs, orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted to the wants
Of the mercantile public, and it is said to be the
best book of the sort ever offered 10 the public.
Feb 19-1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
DATENT sCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,

nATENT SCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,
I embracing all the properties contained in the
finest quill in addition 10 which the durability Of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed.
"Rapp's inimitable Gold Pens should be known
in every corner of the United States where books
are kept or letters are written. They are so far
superior to any or to all other Gold Pens that we
cannot even make comparison with others. This
is strong praise, but il is true, and we are enthu-
siastic. -Grahan,'s Margarine
For sale al the Bookstore OF r. FARNHAM,
who is the sole agent for this city, of 1lth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mar II
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
January 2lih, 1854.

TDwARD LYCETT, SEM, Book Binder
IL Potomac Hail. corner OF Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
lngton, DC.
Every style of book-bindng executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcETT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental hkencsses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desrous OF perpetuatinc per-
sonal rcmembrances, that daguerrcotypc like
ncsses can be inlaid on the inside covcrsor fami.
" bibles, preseutation-books, or keepsakes, spec-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindery or he
can be addressed byletter, which win be promptly
attended TO. tr .
Mar l2-meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
TO CONTRACTORS.

OFTIcE OF COMMISSIONER or PuRLIc BunpINes,
is .sls8 rs Iar February 81, 1854
PROPOSALS viii be received in this Office
until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
o'clock. p. mr. for grading and gravelling so much
Of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge,,as is not now graded and
graveed, as may be directed by the Commission
er Of Public Buildings. ~ g4
The work is 10 be OF the best character and 10
be done to the acceptance Of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint 10 inspectit;
and all that is TO be done, must be done by the
1st day of October next. sa
The gravcing must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre OF the street, tapering of
gradually to six inches in depth at the sides Sc
curly will be required for the faithful perform
ance of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioners shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
graveng, including gravel and all materials.
z 81 y 81 WA. 5-,i y-t b. B. FRENCH,
ssig Commissioner of Public Buildings.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

OELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics
- ScHooI.-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception
As the Preparatory Department OF the Column
ban College, il will continue to preserve the char
actcr 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: S12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al 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 h;
special care and superintendence fthe Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year. and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of,he Columbian 1 NC College G:,
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor c. C. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sen21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

TAKE MOTTO CE.-Housekecpers and
others are reminded that the following list of
articles are of the very best description, and can
be- purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. QHeensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
II Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &c, &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
O. S. WHIT .tESEY,
Th street,
Opposite Seldcn & Witherss Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
TEW SPRING GOODS. II. Br

NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. III. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks to Senators and members Of the House of
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully solicits
their attention, as well as cilzens and strangers
generally, TO his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment Of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestings, in great varieties. have not in any
previous season been so well prepared TO offer TO
the closest buyers such inducements to call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the District. aE
Ready made Clothing Of superior quality, of
my own make, which will be sold OH the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
T1AKE NOTTCE.-The subscriber has now

HNAKE ENOTICE.-The subscriber has now
III on hand very good assortment of Fine Gold
Watches; rich and fashionable jewelry; pure
Silver Ware, &C., &C., that he is anxious TO dis
pose Of before his New Stock arrives, and will
therefore offer great inducements Tin the way of
Low Prices) TO those who are in want Of such
goods. He will therefore sell all kinds of fine
goods at from 10 TO 25 per cent below the usual
prices asked elsewhere in this section Of the
country. He solicts an early call at his store on
Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets. Sign
ofthe Large Spread Eagle. IL. O.HOOD.
Mar IL fsa
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA.-Thc next

u session of this institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
g. mathematics; a, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; S, chemistry; 8, medicine; z, COM
paraiive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po-
litfcal economy; 2, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, not including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at sos each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-fnrnture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three nstalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, $S
each w
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Matriculaton fee, SIS; contingent depo-
Sit, $40 ..................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
$25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each, and dissectng fee Of $5.
The fee in the immediate class oflaw is 500; in
senior class, $75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-tf Chairman of the Faculty
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
MToTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. What

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In have lost Land Warrant Certificate tor
loo acres, No. rs ,222 in favor of Neri d. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Bcniamn
Yost Smith. and Rosanna Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram NJ Smith, deceased, Of company H. sth
United States Infantry, Mexican war land which
said certificate was assigned TO the undersigned
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
& CO.. of Baltimore on tho 18th October, 1853, di-
rected to William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
d. c., and was never received. lts my intention
TO apply for duplicate Of this warrant 10 the
missioner Of pensions.
NERI =. SMITH,
8l Cumberland Maryland.
January 2Iih, 1854. Jan2e-u
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

ENERAL AGENCY.--Thc Subscriber
W pays special attention 10 the prosecution Of
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
lects debts. Also, buys and sells real estate; nc
gotiates loans, having facilities by which he can
generally negotiate loans on small sums on good
paper, at short date.
JAMES ]. MILLER,
Over Selden, Whers & Co.'S Bank
Jan is eodlm
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

MODERN LANGc AGES.-D. e. Groux,
Iyl native of France, tcachcr Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish and German.
fransIations made with correctness and punctu-
ality Professor Of Numesmatcs, for the classf-
cation antl explanation Of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
z Sen 21-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
G0nfatiunal.
: rEprCAL DEPARrMENT OF HAsaP-

~
lyI den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course Of lectures will COM
mence ON Monday the 10th day Of October, 1893,
and continue until the 1st Of the ensuing March.
The commencement for conferring degrees will
be held about the middle Of March.
r. T.. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases Of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scstt, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy. IA.
chas, Bell Gibson, M, D., Prof Of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
Garter p. Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
B David H. Tucker, NJ D., Pref Of Theory and
Arthur L. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trfng expense
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in-
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical IN
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed m presence Of the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, ENJOY, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
EXPENSES. Naturalization fee, $5. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, $25.
gs- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually SO or S33 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep 29-tfs Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
TyO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of RepresentatIycs.-A gentle

Illan who Inns had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and Anne lea, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them 10 the service
Of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode ofemploying those hours until the adj
iournment Of The present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent to the character Of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
inuncations addressed 10 p. b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References fthe highest
order. M s tt Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
OF THE UNITED

NJ States.--A new and completes Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving fun and comprehen-
sive view Of the present condition, industry, and
resources OF the American Confederacy, enbrac.
ing also important typographical and hisioricalrn
geiher with abe results the ccnsus Of 1850 and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1853
bv Thonas Baldwin and j. Thomas, d. ID. ii n
IN. B.--This work contains AZ least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book Of
valuable matter unaffainabe in any other source.
This new matter il all Of a. recent character, and
I'M many instances embraces statistics and popula-
tion 70 1885, obtained since the census was taken.
This gises Il inestimable value over every other
work or the kind in cxisfence. just resolved and
for sale nc - ~ ssi1aAsRs FARNIiAMS, Z
Corner 1lth street and Pennsylvania avsnus.
Jan 25--tf H2aa sA .fasta taNI
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
BALTIMORE EVENING TIMES,


Z A CO-PARTNERSHIP HAVING BEEN
IN formed on the lst instant by the subscribers
for the purpose Of conducting the Tailoring busi-
ness in all lis various branches in this city, they
respectfully invite all who wish 10 purchase or
have made Coats, Vests, or Pantaloons of the
newest and most fashionable style to call at their
place ofbusiness, in Mofitts building, east side OF
Al street and near Pennsylvania avenue pledgins
themselves 10 strive earnestly and they doubt not
successfully 10 crafty the taste of the most fas-
tidious ]. r. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
Feb 15-dlw&eo3w Late Of New York.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
NOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Perfume-

VINON THE SPNINN ENHDASs--EtItU
E ry Hair Washes, Oils, Nc.
Phalon's, Barry's, Lyons Katharion Pomatums
Macasser and other Oils for the hair.
Lubin's Extracts for the handkerchief
Lubin's and other Soaps in great variety.
In fact our assortment OF Perfumery Is complete
and of the best qualities STEVENS'S
Sales Room, Browns Hotel
Mar 1l--3teodif
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
nIGGLEs &LAKEMA n, Merchant

h Tailors and C1othiers. have Just returned
from New York with large assortment Of sea
sonable merchant taiIors' spring goods, to which
thew would call the intention Of their customers
and the public generally, part of which has been
selected with particular references to boys and
youths clothing, which they will manufacture
largely and make to order of the latest styles.
We have also on hand well-selected stock Of
gentlcmen's furnishing goods, all Of which will be
sold at the lowest prices.
Mar l2--Gteodif
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
T. ID. winter.

y Thomas Brown, r. ID. Winter,
or vrReINIA OF PENNSYLVANIA.
THE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
IL 70 prosecute claims Of every description be-
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government.
Once on 18th street, opposite Willard's Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
Misffllanfgms.
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
t IT,,Ssr khs National Hotel Penn. Apeuue.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel Penn. AveaHe
EIyHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
6dence, recommend to all epcures, as being of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, Qondres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, I'll Delaite.
Consuelo, Consolacion, 4a
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un
dermentioned favorte brands will be found
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Diadem, Cioodwin's Patent Kohl Moor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at So each, or 37A cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged TO be the most palatabe tobacco yer
chewed.
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand
G.. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel
+ Nay l7---3mJ s4st9 fml a.#t
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

EREsH n IMPORTATIONs.-- Just Re-
Id cerved choice lot Of Havana Cigars and
Tobacco, OF tho most exquisite flavor. Connoi.
sedrs, therefore, will do well TO give me call and
examine them. @. s. McELFRESH,
Mar S--iw Under the National Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
r1OR THE SPRING TRADE.-stevcns

lNOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevcns
Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment OF ele-
giant and seasonablc goods, just imported and OF
the newes, and most elegant styles. Our assort-
meni OF Undcrshrts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumery
Linen Cambria Handkerchefs, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities. The
system of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us, will insure 10 our customers the certainty OF
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices STEVENS'S
Mar Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

TyOR THE SPRING TRADE. Linen
E Cambria Handkerchiefs.--Th large sales
Of Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs the past season
warrant us in presenting TO our customers very
large assortment this spring, and, we think, at
very low prices.
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Mar I9-3teodif Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

EDWARD G. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
~ and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received from his agent in Havana, 100000
aWashington Club,n ssPrelata,n and "El Sglo XIX"
Cigars TO which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion of dealers and others. jan 3l--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31

MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. g. j. Hunter,
Nl (physcians for diseases of the chest, &c.,)
beg TO announce that they will remove to New
York on the 9Th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tce in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access to those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union. Hi
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville and the
principal resorts for invalds on the southern
coast.
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an " Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. r. @. s.
Il Nov 16--1y fs (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
MisftIIanfgns.


TSLEGANT FURNlEUkE~-rnc UNDER
~ signed take pleasure in informing theirfrcnds
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete a stock OF CABINET WARE AZ can
be found in the city Of Washington, Of every de-
scription and qualify, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and me-
cessitics Of all classes OF purchasers. The work
fashion and durability. sgassH3 Heg4 s
aF We wouldrcspectfuly invite the public to visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock won hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement 10 an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiralspring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction 10 all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining
and we would urge an early caif ffom those who
desire TO possess themselves Of so desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid il will be found invalu-
able. ssa WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan A--dly (;
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
rENuINE HEIDsIEcK 8. co. CHAM

ENUINE HEIDSIECk s. co. CHAM
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
pointed by Messrs. Hcilsieck & Co. to succeed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public 10 the subjoincd
card
The Messrs. Hcidsieck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled 10 send To this
country the genuine Heiascck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprieors Of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators ofthis celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identied with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly 10 notice that their brand
still bears the same name OF Heidsieck d Co.. IN
full by which il first became so favorably known
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
New York, January ], 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor 10 Charles Engler
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. c., and Alex
andria Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm Hedsieck Sc CO., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge OF us Iiquluatlon, con-
tinued the business retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors Of this well-known brand
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar 10 our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this MARKET
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S--d2m HElDSlECk & co.