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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

Hair Mattresses, and Spring Beds.
TyAIR Mattresses, and Spring Beds made TO order,
Ii the best quality, at $50 Main street, (up stars)
oct9 dawtf TABER q CEfOII.A.R.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

Gags
| GRAIN and Flour Bags OF all kinds al Mancfac-
/ VI turers' Prices, by BLISS, SUTTON, ~ CO., 9a
| my25 dawtf r Nos Mechanin st. s
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

IS a Grand Assortment of Furs, "a
TNOR Laies' and Chdren's wear for-sale cheap d
II nev3O diff MERRILL's, 22l Main street, q
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
rT7HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TIyuIS MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
OF Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis & Co.'S
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon S Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
C;ravcsbeen 6y Co.'s Pianos, one OF which, the
mnpD lfcent Papier Mache Piano al the Crystal
Palace is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher 81 Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness sund unrivaed. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
snty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness Of tone and
delicacy OF touch.
we are daily expecting an additional supply OF
The popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
SATURDAY. from Boston, of j.. Gilbers boo ltiful
Boudoir or Pccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous OF purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
rnent Of Pianos offered for sale in this city, al
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also several secondhand Pianos including one
Of Jonas Chckerng, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand. III.
HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn avenue.
Jan 2o--tf tml
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
oFvIRcINIA.-The mex.

" session Of tins institution will open the Let OF
October, and clese the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; 2 modern languages
8, Mathematics 4, naturalphilosophy m neralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 8, medici,e; 7, com.
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; S, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po
htical economy; Q, law. Also lectureship oi
special anatomy and materia medica, and de
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and ma;he.
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the sc>ool 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 S25 eacb.s73 90
Boarding, including diet room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three ins,almcnts in advance ....... loo 90
Room rent two occupying room, IS
each 90
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40. ...................... Is 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, soy $50 30 90
S25S %
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at s23 each, and dissecting fee OF IS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l--tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
HIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

GIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
y CHICAGO AND ST LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first.
class steamers ruAning on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching al Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same deFot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone Stale, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those weknowa magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire state. j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo NJ days and Thursdays; Southern Michi.
gam A. u. lrrkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al .
O'Clock. p. IN, every day, except Sundays) and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in s hours, and arriving next evening alter leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thrty-six hours.
4 Connecting at Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, all places north Of Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale aud there connect with ILL
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest aud most direct route TO
ST. LOUIS Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, ~
hours; to St. Louis, So hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, hy steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper at q
glance that no other line the lists
petitors.
Passengers iicketcd through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point tho
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line ofSteamboais,
Hudson River or Harlem aud New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply al the Company's Office, No. lo2
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
MEDICAL COLLEGE,

NATIONAL ME ID A L. COLLEGE,
~ Washingfon.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, NJ. D., Professor OF Anatomy
and Physiology.
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ d., Professor OF Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ. d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice OF Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor OF Pathology
and Practice OF Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. d., Professor of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner Nj. d.. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, NJ. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
ast session for the accommodation of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course OF lec-
lures sis................... is. .Sy0
Practical anatomy by the deinonstrator.. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once).. 3
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and resideace coracr Of and 14th SITS.
Sen 2i--tf
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sflistflIanf0ns.
Az lEE r ~ T - 1R S
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
by tho Author OF the Republic or the
United States, sc.


FEJIIIS important work is now in press, the first
y volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1884. M .l
The publication fthis work will be continued
by The subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list fagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according 10 his views OF completeness !
that the publishers may be enabled to issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest otheir agents the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that It will prove acceptable TO all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all thus completing the first volume before any
more are published. .tHs "4t
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO The end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one 10 four, viii be taken in part
pay II not injured, their fnf cost to subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for fnw
months, the publishers are not unmindful OF the
earnest desire of many speedily TO possess the
work The necessity of accommodating the au.
thor, whose labors are incessant will appear OBJ
vious TO all without neutrality-suspicious..
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers. Sc Washington st., Boston
.N 4
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TlisffIlaaeDns

HTIRCINiA.-At q Circuit Court held for
v The city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the OH day OF June, AID.
1854:
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones MITCHELL de-
ceased VIM. jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey, Thomas Jarrait, John Updike, and Peter Val
enline, trustees ofihe GilGeld Church, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing TO the court, it is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate oi Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro late OF the city
of Petersburg, in the State Of Virginia, do appear
before the judge of the circuit court Of the city
aforesaid, on the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there TO attend TO their interest in this
suit and that copy of the above order be pub.
lished for three months in some newspaper OF the
cities Of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object Of this suit is 10 recover the estate,
consisting OF two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds OF properly OF Jones
Mitchell deceased, said property being direect,
he having died without known hears-at-aw. ~
A Copy-Teste.
July o-3m THAD. PAGAUD, ID. O. Z
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
~ ~. 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 10 his well-selected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassmeres, and vest
ngs, 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 StaIes, With such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 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. ea
All 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 othes
can be made up in the most elegant style al 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
nants and vests, which will be sold at much less
nrice than work made 10 order.
NIB. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct l5-6m. I'M
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
ToR LEAsE.--The National Theatre in

TNOR LEASE.-The National Theatre I'D
the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea.
son, or for a term OF years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fill IT,
With the alterations and improvements con
tempated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries Of the members !;
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion Of
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
cned to this mode of action. The purpose Of
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits Every letter received wih
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself AT liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
2i2, Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20

HARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE
H World, No l, 10 be completed in ten mum.
bers.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
OF Virginia.
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as lncite.
ments TO Intellectual Industry alone, (further sup
ply Just received)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
July II near 9th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
YTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Renresentatiyes.-Ag gentle

man who has had twenty years experience as "A
parliamentary, legal and general reporter, both IN
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them to the service
OF any gentleman having writing TO do either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
iournment of the present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent as TO the character of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com.
munications addressed 10 p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb Iii
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20

J,Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations.
Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story Of the NaIey Oh
Virginia
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
ment, Doctrines, Customs, aud Prospects Of the
Latter-Day Saints, by Benz. G. Ferris, late Sccre-
tary OF Utah Territory.
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author OF
The Boyhood OF Great Men" Just published
and for sale by q II. FARNHAM,
Jul, III corner ofPenn. nv. and llth st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
MopE NEW spRINC GOODS.

ID j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is aow open
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the al.
tention Of Members Of Congress, Strangers, aud
citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety of ofGientleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, work msnship, and pricss.
ssS- No. 4 Washington Pisee, Seventh sre~s
May tL-sui
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
1YELECr CLASSICAL and sIathematicaI j

CEIECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooI4-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill. where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for lis reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Colurn-
bian College, il will continue to preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Class-
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June. 5aGs
Terms: S12 so per guarter, 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 10 receive instruction French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment. s
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and superintendent of the Principal,
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student,
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder viii not exceed $50.
GEORGE 81 BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty of The Columbian College !
Col ]. L. Edwards, cd. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, NJ d. Of the Patent Odice
Joseph Wilson ESD, of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor C. C. Jewett, OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Scp2l-r
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! i. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR

is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, TO which he
invites the attention of Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentlemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
No.4, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20

CCoTr,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher OF this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year Co34) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Phladephia weeklies. Among the new
features viii be new and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of The Last Century. All who have read Mr.. LIP
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fity-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brliancy of his previous produc-
tons The first Of series of original novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights OF the Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. Ii will be handsomely Illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmcrson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc. ETC., is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tence Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. g. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee llentz, Clara
Clairville, Lille Lilberne Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's; the news
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports q the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Terms--One copy one year 81; two copies one
year SO four copies one year 50; nine copies one
year. and one TO the getter up of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No III Chestnut ST Philadelphia.
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TRIAL or MATT. II. wARD.--A full
and authentic Report ofthe Testimony on the
Trial Of Matt f. Ward, certified 10 be correct by
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk of Hardin Circuit Court,
VIM. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
of New Orleans, with the Speeches Of Governor
Criuenden, Governor Helm, T. +. Marshall, Esq,
and the reply Of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Common wealth.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and llih street
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YYTATCHEs!W !WATCHEs:-J.Y w Y.savage

w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
/ ensive assortment of fne Watches, CONSISTING OF
T. r. Cooper's Duplex, M. J. Tobias Co.'S, X.
& q. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson rs Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C., varying in price from S75 or
sloO Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $40
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full lewelled English Gold Levers from 500 to sou
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect ume-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for y
So and 81. Pens without cases, 70 cents, $l oo,
So anu So Sent all parts OF the country free Of
sostage Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for so cents. Dec li-N
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Jan 17-tf
4 GENCY Ar AsRINGTON MFG

A GENCY AT WAsBi N G TO n TO
n Claimants-FRANCIS A. DlCKlNS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. lie will attend TO pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conhr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices whether for communication, hali-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
&c. of soldiers, sailors and marinesi as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States
ali claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent for damages sustained in consequence of
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congressorthe public Of
ces which may require the aid of an agente or attor
new. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years.
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sen 2S-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20

MRS. CowDEN CLARKs's new Novel.
lNI The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence. by
Mary Cowdcn Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary OF Chronology.
Lectures on the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by NJ. N, Cousin increased by an Appendix
On French Art; susiaied ty o. w. Wight
TAYLOR " MACRYS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20

NEW YORK, siay 2, IS53.--The under-
IN signed has this day opened Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange0 for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL B. HART.