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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED To

- 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 ruRning Lake Erie in connec
lion 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 derot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the MissiAalppi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wellknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo alonaays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. l. Perkins, 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 at
o'clock p m, every day, except Sundays,) and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo 10 Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
TO Green Bay also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting al Rock Island with reg.
uar line OF steamers for all points above and be.
low, making the cheapest aud most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from But.
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time to Chicago, 20
hours TO ST. Louis, So hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way,
Two Daily Lines Ivy steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the trav, ller and shipper see at
glance that no other line enter the lists
Pelitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping al any point on the
route, and resumng seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, 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 Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1913
Broadway corner Of Dey street, New York. TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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oFvIRGINIA.-The next

~ session OF this institution VIII open the LIST OF
October aud close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz ], ancient languages 2, modern languages
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neraogy,
and geology; $, chemistry; 6, medici :e; 7, com
psrative anatomy, physiology fahd surgery; s,
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres and POI
iitcal economy; Q, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medca, and a de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and maihe-
mates, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the so3ool Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-moneyO are as follows
Tuition fee, say three schools at S25 each .<75 90
Boarding. including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, So
each ...,................... 90
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Matriculaton fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, ...................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $50 80 90
s25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each, and a dssecting fee Of s..
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $50; in
senior class, $75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2i--tf Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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TloR LEAsE.-The National Theatre ii

ENOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre IN
II the city OF Washington, for the ensuing sea
son, or for term Of years The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can I'LL II.
With the alterations and improvements con
tempated, il will be in every respect a desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede ts the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO 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 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 oi
the Proprietor is 10 the best talent by pay
ing 10 il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will moi
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
242, Washington city, ID. G.
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rTlHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

FEIiE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Kolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'s Pianos, enc Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher 81 Co.'s new Unchord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrvalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
Rnty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
deicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unchord Pianos; also, per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, OF L. Gilberts boo ltiful
Boudoir or Piccoo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
men Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with 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.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan OFF (m)
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,


IN Wasmngton.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course OF Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. d.. Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
Wm.P. johnson, M. D., Professor OF Obstet
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, M. D., Professor OF Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. d., Prosec,or 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 under
the same roof.
The extensive additions to the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodated Of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. -. 10
Marfricuating fee payable only once). 5
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and 18th SITS.
Sen Off
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HisffllaMegMs.
EE L ToRx x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, sc.

rINHIS important work is now in press, the first
IL volume ofwhich will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854. G
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 ofagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according TO his views Of completeness I;
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptncss and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents the
following arrangement is announced in the fall
confidence that il 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.
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 TO four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
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 particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, 56 Washington ST., Boston
Mar l5--t*
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THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

IL tne HOUSE OF IHepTtstHtatIVtss--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud 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 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent 10 the character of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed to p B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of4a street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-u
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u w. BROWNING, Merchant Taller,

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 wel-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 will
enable him to 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 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 Scotts report Of Fashions
orr the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
DIAM FACTs.-we have. this day. re-

DLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day. re-
ceived four Pianos from the far-famed es-
tablishment of Hallet Davis & CO., Boston.
These, in addition 10 our stocks Of New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city.
We beg leave TO assure our friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, good endorsed
notes al 3, g. or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be Of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect.
Ali persons in want Of good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN F. ELLIS
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th sts.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

"ARPERS GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. l, TO be completed in ten num-
bcrs.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story Of the Valley
of Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments 10 Intellectual Industry alone, (further sup
ply Just received)
Lady Buwers Behind the Scenes
Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
our PARISH, OR ANNALS OF PAS

" Tor and People The Pastors Family.
A Partisan Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev. J. II. Grand Pierre, ID. D.
Guido and julius, or Sin and the Propitiato'
exhibited in the true conservation of the Sceptic
by DR.. Tholuck
Seed Time and Harvest or Sow Well and Reap
Well, book for the young,.by DIR. Tweedie.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph p. ThomP-
son.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar,
and Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DIR. Cum
mngs. For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hal.
Inn
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
M WATCHEs! !wATCHEs!-J Y.savage,

wv No. 81 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
/ ensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
IT. F. Coopers Duplex, M. ]. Tobias & Co.'S, R.
81 g. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool, DC, &c, varying in price from $75 or
$l0O Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25 !;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full lewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully se-
lecied 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 TO retain their points, for So,
SO and 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, ST. so,
So anu 49, Sent all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-poinied and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 17-1v
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23


n Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will 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 confir-
nation by CoDgressof grants and claims TO 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 commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
ali claims growing out OF contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequences OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress orthe public Of
fces which may require the aid of agent attor
ney 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 10 most ofthose who
have beun in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
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
Sep 23-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER Merchant Tailor Is now open.
ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS TO which he invites the at.
ten,ion of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
mr. No Washington Place Seventh stree,
May lA.rStt
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

@ ELECT 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 Column
ban College, il will continueio 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: SIP 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 al the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about Sla0 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, Wm Gun
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro
fessor c. G.. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

CCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--Tbe pub
y Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will 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 ffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first of series Of original novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights Of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworh, is about 10 be
commenced. Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
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
tience 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
ections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville Lille Lilberne Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms-0ne copy one year 81; two copies one
year SO four copies one year s.; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club, $40 ;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
Of the club, $50
NJ
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TRIAL OF MATT. u. WARD.--A full
il and authentic Report Of the Testimony on the
Trial Of Matt F. Ward, certified TO be correct BY
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk Of Hardin Circuit Court,
WIN. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
Of New Orleans, with the Speeches of Governor
Crittenden, Governor Helm, T. f. Marshall, Esqs
and the reply Of Alfred Allen, ESQ., Attorney for
the Commonwealth.
Just published and for sale by
~ r. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth street
Nav Is
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MistkllaaeSMs

VTIRGINIA.-At Circuit Court held for
v the city Of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. D.
1851:
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 Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
cntine trustees of the Gillfed Church, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing to the court, j is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate OF 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 to recover the estate,
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of property of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy--Teste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, D. c.
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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 2l-3tif
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TT,HE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, ny SIR

il ]. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations.
Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, u Story of the Valley OF
Virginia.
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
meni, Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects OF the
Latier-Day Saints, by Benz G.. Ferris, late Secre-
tary OF Utah Territory.
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author OF
The Boyhood of Great Men," Just published
and for sale by h. FARNHAM,
July IL corner OF Penn, av. and 1lth 81.