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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID W. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing to purchase stock of Cothing,
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point of prices
and quality and style he will leave for those
who favor him with cali to Judge.
He ecan sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates: ,a ess
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
casslmere, for the small sum of. ........ 81
Dress and Frock Coats, from. $40 TO $50
Over-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 TO $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. SO SO TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ........S2 so to $40
This stock of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions f
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy articles-such as gloves, craya,s, collars,
umbrellas, &c. ss
Sole agent for tho sale of SCOTS Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept lift
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Meiodeons for Cash.

OHACE WAIEhS, the great MUSIC ana
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng TO share large per cent. with his
customers rather than pay it TO the sharpers Of
Wall street, to raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; af-
lordng an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos AT great bargains--prices from $50 TO
TO S160. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos Melo.
deons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 21--d3m
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4 GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--Tc


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 to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, OF
bounty lands; Also claims for extra and back pay
&C.. Of soldiers, sailors and marnes as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out OF contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence oi
the action or conduct Of the government; and in.
deed any business before Congress orthe public of
ices 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.. f A. Dickinsis known to most Of those 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 to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Banl
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

v ueht scSSiOu VI thtS sustttuttou VIII
commence on the ID Wednesday Of October,
(Oct 1lih) and will continue until the 4th Of July
following. The course of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction.
including a course on the Evidences Of Chrstiani-
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
of the Professor Of Moral Philosophy. There is
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for a session varies from $3.50 TO
$500 Fe must be paid in advance. The pres
ence Of the students at the opening Of the session
is highly important.
Further information may be obtained by ad-
dressing. post.paid BESI. s. EwELI, or Judge
Gro p SclARBuRGH, Williamsburg.
The following is list OF the Faculty, viz:
REM S. Ewell, President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten, D. D., Professor of Bellies Lcttres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan ;. Smead, Phi DR.. Professor OF Ian
gusges.
Henry Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G. p. Scarburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of Ma lhematics
Aug 10 1eowfSlawlO
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MisrtIIaaEuns.
1Tlo ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

u lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court, 10Th June. ] intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
ple and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion Of the public COL
lectons from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, justified, will attend TO the colec-
tions of claims in the adjoining counties
If any reference is wanting, Iwould refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys OF the bar
here. ALL communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent TO me for collection; will col
ect, in my official capacity or as agent as may be
requested; if an officer, chargelegal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, If collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
rs" Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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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 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.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you viii
save your money by so doing. suit of othss
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rendy-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 al much less
price than work made TO order. m
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
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UNIVERSITY OF vIRGINIA.-Th


" next session Of this institution will COM
mence the 1st Of October, and end the 29th of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
l. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages; |;
3. Mathematics; A. Natural Philosophy, Nine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
G. Principles and Practice of Medicine, Obstet-
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; z. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law. Also, lectureship of Special
Anatomy, Maieria Medica aud Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorship of Anatomy w
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor; and in the school of law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing, books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, $25
each. ..................... 40 w
Board, including Diet room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three instalments, in advance o
Room rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyng room, IS each. ......... s 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. ......,......... rs 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, say $40 80 90
s2ss 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at SOS each, and a dissecting fee OF 5.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
$50; in the Senior class, $75.
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3i-cod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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CELECr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

GELECT CLASSICAL ana matnematcai
y ScuooI.-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception. .f
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, it will continue TO preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June .ai.
Terms: $l2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
special care and superintendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $190 per academic year, and OF q
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. J. L. Edwards Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, ESQ.,; L. d. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, ESQ, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor @. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l--tf
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an 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-r EMANUEL y. HAKT.
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AXE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
IL 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. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, DC, &C., &c.
Goods sent TO any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
o. s. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Witherss Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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MisftIIxMtnas
- ENIJINE HEIDshECK & co. CHAM

~ ENOINE HlcIOS1 1ICA q COs CHAM.
NJ pagne.-The SUBSCRIBERS having been ap-
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck 6 Co. to succeed
Mr.. Charles Enger, 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 TO the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsleck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled 10 send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck d Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole proprietors OF all the Identical
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 among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
still bears the same name of Heidsieck & Co. in
full, by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January l, 1854.
CRAMER 6g 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. EGH
6rm, Heid.ieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its 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 ofthis wellknown brand fiat
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to 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 s, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK q co.
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n ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress- procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of TIE Nary
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War
~ Callan, esq, President Of the Board of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Aaorney at Law.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL g. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
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vIOh LEASfSs-Iue Nabohai lucatTc Ia
I 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
merorious attraction can I'll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members
the rent. All surplus to 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
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode of action. The purpose Of
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing il all the profits. Every letter received viii
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself nj liberty 10 reveal the name oil any
| party addressing him on this subject.
All Communications prepaid, and addressed
| "to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
A2, Washington city, ID. g.
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NrEw BOOT AND SHOE STORE

M EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor " Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next 10
Messrs. Geo., 81 T.. Parkers opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale ofLades, Gentlemens, s, M isses'
BOYS and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS
In opening this establishment our aim is to be
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices
" Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for n regular supply Of
everv article exclusively TO our order.
BY respectful attention to the wants OF those
who will favor us with call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage, ~
S. w. TAYLOR & Co.
Penn avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 29--1w
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M isffIIanegns.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.

The cheapest, most comforts Die, and cxpedI-
ti0us route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum. Warm, and HotSprfngs.
E:uuuzEnr1 ARRANGEMENTS having
Ai1l1& been made with the owners of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE to
run between Alexandra and Washington, dis
tance Of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads. the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June 1, 1854:
A train from Alexandra to Gordonsvie, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry Streets at o'clock, a. M,
on the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsville at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad to Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton. tF m
A train from Gordonsville to Alexandra, and in4
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsvile at
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandra at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra to Warrenton and, in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted) at o'clock, p. m, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandra and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
day excepted) at a quarter before o'clock, a. m,
arriving at Alexandra at half-past o'clock, a. mi
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL o'clock,
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WIN. p. MCCONNELL,
BY his attorney CHAS. 6. PAGE.
CCorrs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) 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 Lppard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
iutionn published for fffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and bnllancy Of his previous produc-
tons. The first Of a series Of original novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, 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 to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola etc., ETC., is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. 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
| lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville Lille Lberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
| wood, and other distinguished writer's; 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-One copy one year So two copies one
year SO four copies one year 80; nine copies one
| twenty copies one year and one to the getter UP
| of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
| No. III Cbestnut at PHILADELPHIA
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"ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
Jul magnificent number, filled with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHIILINGroN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tenber is one of the best that has been issued.
Lesie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, ana
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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II IME! LIME! LIME.--To Plasterers

7 IME! LIME! LIME!-T0 Plasterers
IL and Builders-We have now on hand at
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention of plas-
terers to this superior article Of Lime 1t is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes it very
superior article for plastering, white coating, and
hard finishing.
Give us call, and you shall be pleased.
s. j. SEELY 6J CO.
July II If
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FEMALE EDUCATION.
-RS. n. w. VOTING Ss MISS ". TOWN

"RS. X. w. YOUNG q MISS Y. TOW ~
lNl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 18th and Il streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number of
young ladies who may desire to pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method Of instruction is thorough and
practical. Ii is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies,
having In view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and instrumental.... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. .....( charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6-3tawt1Sth