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4 LExANDRIA BoARDINc-scuooL

IA The Thitty-frst Annual Session OF this In
stilution will commence on the Cd OF the 10Th
month, tOctober) Besides the ordinary branches
Of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches Of Natural Science, and
complete and thorough course Of Mathematics,
pure and mixed The Institution is supplied with
a good library, a large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observr-
tory, with good telescope, tran,it instrument,
Troughton's circle &c; meteoroiogicai observa-
tory, and a chemical laboratory, an which the ad-
vanced students are exercised in various chemi
cal manipulations and the analysis Of minerals,
soils, sc, and every known facility for the ad
vancement Of the students In the different depart
menis Of study.
The number Of students is limited TO about six-
ty and in order TO secure precision in their vari-
Gus studies and 10 prevent loss Of time from want
Of necessary assistance fes experienced teachers,
6ncluding the subscribersJ three Of whom are
graduates Of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give to them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
cally devoted 70 study, but At al Other times when
needed In addition 10 these are the teacher OF
modern languages and the teacher Of drawing.
who give instruction 10 classes NJ stated periods
full course Of Lectures on Natural PhiIoso-
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Gcolory, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred TO ell the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obisined by applying 70 one OF the SUBSCRIBERS.
"a BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY G. HALLOWELL,
6ite FRANCIS MILLER.
4 Alexandra, Va, 6,h mo. 10Th, 1854
sep 3--eo6t
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UNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
ii Of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis a. Co.'S
superior Eolan Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them 10 be
unequalled. ~
Bacon a. Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'s Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard IL.
Schumacher & Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, kesping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled gThe success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
snty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renownsd German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch f gs
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Giberts bee ,tiful
Boudoir or PiccoIo Pianos
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, al
manufacturers' prices, with a warranty FOR each
Piano il desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. $3.50
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS g. HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-ff (m)
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NEW HoUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS,

IN Refrgerators, Water-coolers, &c.-We Q
have Just opened a handsome assortment of Plated
Goods French China, Fancy Goods, and a general
assortment Of conveniences for housekeepers,
whieh we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanay Rclrigerafors, which obtained
the first premium al ihe late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand ,(and the only house that keeps them
in the city;) and we stale with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article ofthe kindtha
can be called, properly, a Refrigerator. Weinvite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call al our es-
tablishment the only complete one in all its parts
in the city, We will sell as low as any house can
Nav 2O-3leoif DoNN & BROS
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HIsToRy
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.


TNHIS important work is now in press, the first
II volume OF which viii be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854. 81 cEr3 1nafd 80
y The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
ish in the several States complete list OF agents
who viii be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part OF the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according 10 his views Of completeness I;
that the publishers may be enabled 70 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
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following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence thai Il will prove acceptable 10 ell, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are pnbiished
The numbers viii then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound viii be accommodated without
extra charge for binding and the numbers already
published, from one TO four, will be taken in part
pay, il not injured al their full cost 10 Subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindfnl OF the
earnest desire OF many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant, win appear OBJ
yious 70 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON g. WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington st., Boston.
Mar fS-ffW ff
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q GENCf AT w a > "A NJ I'D ITO
IA Claimants.---FRANCIS A. DICKINS 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, He viii attend 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress OF grants and claims 90 lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the Unite. States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, y Bile ia the possession Of the United
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haltpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for continuation, halfpay, or
bounty landsyh claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia, the United States;
al 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 before Congress or the public Of
fces which may require the and OF an agent or attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
y 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 at
Washington. 49, 4r Lt
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.
Sep 2c-1yd (m)
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M. SNYDER, nANISER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,
OHcs National Hofsi Bnildine+ Psnnirlpansa

~ 5Ausnzs, Washington, ID. O..
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCEs.
~ Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, aud
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, af the best prices.
4 Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, al charge Of one-qusrter per
ceni. lctf ,r ~ -
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities Of the Union, bought and
sold NJ the best rates -. = ~
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. Apr 6-2meod
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EoR LEAsE--The NatIonaI Theatre In

TSOR LEAsE--The National Theatre I'm
III 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 yen svery
meriiorous attraction can 6ll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templaied, il win be in every respect desirable
establishment. lnf
II suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment. SAD L5yf
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 trt1r w
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
Communications, with particulars from parties IN
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor il 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received VIII
be known 20 the Proprietor alone, who viii not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
Al communications prepaid, and addressed
TO the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington cify, ID. c.. t.fhai
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
eI\ Washineton.--The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M. d. Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
7 Joshua Riley nj. d.. Professor of Maieria Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. d., Professor Of the Prin-
Grafton Tyler, NJ d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine. 'N
Robert King Stone M. d. Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, M. D.. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy,
: william H. Saunders, M. 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
asst session, for the accommodation Of the
X, viii greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense Cor fun course of lee
a r lures is.. ..s..,.............$ .$yO
Practical anatomy by the edemonstrator....... :. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ........ S
Graduating expenses. e.-..................... 70
Admission 70 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
.sIa 10 ROBERT KING STONE, M. d.,
M Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and i4th ats.
+ Sep 21--if 49, rsff IA sl.rr
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i GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
yIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED To


- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running ON Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, In the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New YORK 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller {;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt
Richards Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those wcIl-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich-
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. lH
one Of The above splendid steamers win leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK al
O'Clock p. m, every day, tescept SundaysJ and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, In
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be En- waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in 8 hours, and arriving next evening amer ieay-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Z Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours. i s1fg9 gps
~ Running time rom h1Oufoc W NhiSobot cibHl
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fne line Of low
pressure steamboats, all places north OF Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Iii
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
81. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West. ke.e fttN9tt
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line st Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
the Mississippi Running time 10 Chicago, SO
hours; 10 ST Louis So hours
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by Steamers on Lake Erie.
Thus The traveller and shipper can see AT
glance that no other line cad enter the lists as COM
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming al 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 OF Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Bufalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Oace, No. 1873
Rroadsvav corner OF Dsy street, New York, TO
TTfd John r. PORTER, General Agent, or
.ra = T.. p. DJJNTON, Ticket Agent.
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LANIGTOrT eas RRo.,8
PACKAGE & LETTEI

Express, daily TO and from Downieville and
the northern and southern mines, in connexion at
Marysyille with Adams Il Cos, by every steamer
10 the Atlantic States and Europe, South America,
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China. @.t4 y, ...t t +.ssi s +.
Renewed facilities are now offered 10 fhe public
for transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters at reduced prices TO all paris ofthe world,
at our principal Offices.
Bar, Billiards. Bar, Sioney Bar, Camptonville, Rail-
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range, Indian Val
ley, Rantedotler Bar, St 10 Bar Goodyear's Bar,
Cox's Bar, Downieville Ousley's Bar. Parks Bar,
Long Bar, Industry Bar, Kennebee Bar, Barton's
Bar, Empire Ranch, Bridgeport. French Corral
Frenchman's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetlands, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing. My. 5, agl
From Downievile 10 Forrest City, Smiths Dig
gipgs, Kanaka Greek, Minnesota, Wolf Greek.
Snow Point, German Bar, M. f., Concord Bar, Nj.
F., SCOTS Flat, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Eu.
Fork, Missouri Bar, s. f., Nevada City, Eureka
North, Craigs Flat, Rapid Greek, Sierra City,
Sierra Valley, and the other places on the route.
H BILLS OF EXCHANGE. sgt He
On Adams a. Co., in all the principal cities in
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable at the
following banks: III e9e'' -
E. w. Clark & Bros, ST. Louis, Mecbaoics,
and Farmers Bank, Albany; Utica City Bank,
Utica Bank OF Syracuse, Syracuse Bank Of Au-
burn, Auburn Bank Of Atfica, Buffalo; Rochester
City Bank, Rochester G.. Smith 4 CO., Chicago;
Alex. Mitchell. Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany. Milwaukee, Michigan State Bank, Detroit !;
Commercial Branch Bank Of the Stale Of Ohio,
Cleveland; Clinton Bank, Columbus Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust. @
Sight checks on Marysyile, Sacramento, San
Francisco. and oil the principal towns Of Califor-
mia. Deposits received, special or otherwise.
Collections made on all parts Of the Atlantic
States and California; and all other branches Of
express business promptly attended 10. The
newspapers and periodicals. free Of charge.
Special messengers are dispatched with every
reasure express. y, .f
SAM. w. LANGTON a. BRO.
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WistsllaHtums
ENIiINE uIsIpsfECK z co. cHAM-

ENUINE HkID6lECk ~ CO. CHAM
(J pagne. - The subscribers having been ap-
upoited BY Messrs. Heidsieck Sc Co. 20 succeed
Mr.. Charles Eneer, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale Of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
cali ihe attention Of the public 70 the subloined
card. M
The Messrs Heidsleck g. Co., as set forth there
in, justly claim to be alone enabled to send TO this
country the genuine Heidsieck 6z Co. Champaigne,
Tunderthe same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market now nearly thirty years
ago they being sole proprietors Of all the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators Of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality OF their Wines, the reputation OF
the same amongthe American public being already
identified with unsurpassed exccllence, .a !.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck & Co, in
full by which il first became so favorabiy known,
Being thereby easily distinguished from other sn-
lar marks which have since appeared A
NKw YORK, January 4, 1854
3a4 CRAMER E ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck & CO., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge of It's liquidation, 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 to our own, which have APP
pcared and may hereafter appear in this market
the name OF our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks. as
RHEIMS, March 8, 1916.
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J w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor

under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, 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 States, with such advantages as viii
enable him 70 offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 70 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 tsp ma
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he viii convince you thai you win
save your money by 50 doing. A suit OF 9 othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. 90 IA
supsfior Ready-msde 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 10 order.
NIB. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District. s
Oct. 15-6m. fm) N
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sNJEW YORK, May Q, IS53.-Thc under
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, (Merchants' ExchangeJ for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold. s,a
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--tf EMANUEL y HAkT.
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.EXTATCHEsiWATCHEsi-J J.Y. Savage,
wv No. 80 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-

fensive assortment Of 6ne Watches, consisting OF
T. r. Coopnrs Duplex, M. j.. Tobias & Co.'S, r..
& G.. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C., varying in price from $79 or
500, Gold Lepines, four holes jewellcd, $50;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50 superior
full lewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully se-
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, / can warrant perfect time-keepers-
Gold Pens, Of my own make, of superior work
manship warranted 10 retain their points, for 50,
So and $4 Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 so,
50 ana So Sent to all parts Of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 17>-lv