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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-25

Including Boston and other ports, our spc-
Gle exports during the past ten months have
probably reached forty millions which is,
we think full as much as we have received
from California and other countries. my.
Herald
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-25

A Kanzas correspondent, says the Louis
vile Times, writing under date Nov. s, in
forms us that A" Everything moves on fiuely
here at present. Emgrants have been pour
ing i'll from all quarters, especially from the
slave States. The Yankee emigraton has
ceased, and many of the first arrivals have
left in the last few weeks. From present in
dications, there will be but few Abolition
lists left among us by next spring, The
Platte Association for the protection of
the Abolition fraternity. remain quiet. The
late disturbances, | believe, have been ami
cab,y settled t... .,..
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-25

GREAT BANK FiGHT.-Ererything now in
dicates that there will be tremendous fight
in the next general assembly of Indiana over
the question Of the recharter of the State
Bank, which has but year or SO of active
business existence remaining !; and on the
question of amending and perhaps repeating
the general banking law.-IToledo Rep,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-25

The secretary of the treasury has issued
orders to admit Canada wheat free of duty,
government taking bond for the future
payment of the duty in case the treaty fails
Of complete ratification. This order will
give new stimulus to the produce opera
tors, who can now find snug little pile OF
100000 bushels of wheat in Canada,
awaiting the chance Of exchange into Amer
ican dollars. May the influx of this wheat
tend to reduce, the present enormous price Of
four>--lSapdusky Register. ..''
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-08

TINHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
III 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
unequalled. s,tsig a.,i ty so
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen & Co.'S Pianos, one Of which, the
magnifcen. Papief Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard II.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivaed. The 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.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one Of L. Gilserts bea ,tiful
Boudor or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons DESTROYS OF purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos offered for sale in this city, al
msnufacturers' prices, with a warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several second hand Pianos, including one
Of iona, 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 22-tf (m)
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NyvTv All tsS INSTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mich.
gan Southern and Northern Indiana railroad
Line carving the Great Western UDued states
Through Mail have the following staunch hrs'-
class steamers running on Lake Erie 10 cohnee
,ion with the New York aud Erie railroad from
Dpnki,k touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo. and connecting Directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
CbicaCo in the same depot, thus forming daiiy
line for passengers and freight from New 1orR 70
the Mississippi river. Niagara, captain Miiler
Empire Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, APT.
Richards: Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe oy
those wc.known magnificent Floating Palaces.
Emp,re State J. Wilson, Com,'anoer, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays; Southern M,chi-
gan A. ID Perkins. Commander, leaves p1us,o II
TUESDAYS and Fridays Northern Indiana, L L
Pbeatt. Commander, leaves Buffalo wednesdays
and Saturdays.
ON. OF the above splendid steamers will leave
The Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK al
o'clock u. III every day, except SundaysJ ano
run direct through 10 Monroe, without ianoihs, 10 -
Id hours. where the lightning Express lrain VIII
he in wai,inc 10 take passengers direct 10 chicago
in hours and arriving next evening amer iea'-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours. t1F
Running time from Monroe TO Cnlcago, eignt
hours. Total ihrty-sIx hours
Connecting at Chicago with hne line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north OF Chicrgo
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale and there connect with illi-
nnis River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express ram
of Illinois Central and Chicago aud Mississippi
Railroads or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular 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 Grea'
West.l
The American Lake Shore Railroads from But
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming The only direct and continuous line OF
railroads-from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the valley
Of the Mis>lssippi. Running time 10 Ohicaso' 90
hours; TO ST Louis So hours.
-Four Daily Trans, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, 10y steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the trav, Her and shipper can zee al
glance that no other line can enterthe lists as COM
petitors
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point on the
rou,e aoa resuning seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunklrk, New
york and Erie and Buffalo and New York Cny
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem aud New YORK Oentral
Railroads. via Albany and Buffalo.
For apy further information, through tickets, or
freight. apply al the Companys Office, No. ls3
Rrosdwav. corner of Dyy street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER General Agent, or
LIP DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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III ISToHY
W DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES


T,HIS important work is now in press, the first
Il volume Of which will be issued early IN the
autumn Of 1884.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
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who will he prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
10 every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according TO bis views Of completeness /;
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptnsss and al stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest their agents the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that Il viii prove acceptable to ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
IN all, thus completing the first volume before any
are pWbiished.
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, will be taken IN part
pay II not injured at their full cost 20 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months. the publishers are not unmndful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating The su-
thor. whose abors are incessant. will appear OBJ
uous TO all without particular explanation
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 1S--tfA
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~ ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics IL
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colurr-
ban College, will continue 10 preserve the char.
scer OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English. Glass;
cal, and Mathematical education. The nex Sea-
sion will commence on the l2tb Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: siz so per quarter payable in advance.
AZ a small additional charge the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry Geology, and Minerslogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in thai de-
paumenl
Pupils may be boarded AT the College. under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses ef full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50
GEORGE 8. 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 Ofhce;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and FRO
6essor C. c. Jewett, the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep Aft
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MEDICAL CoLLEGE.

NATIONAL NJ r Dr. CAL COLLEGE,,
IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annusi
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.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor Of Maieria Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. d., Professor of the Prin-
cipIes aud Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. 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, tor the accommodation Of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for a full course Of lee
tures is.. s.................:..... ...SS0
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.,...... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once)..."... 3
Graduating expenses. 20
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. d.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and resdesce corner Of and l4tb SITS.
Sen 2l-tf
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a GENCY AT WAsHINGTON. N.--To

N
N CIRCUMSTANCES 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. He will attend 10 pre-
empton 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 TO lands,
claims for properly lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutaiion, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers sailors and marines; well those
against the Stale Of Virginia, as The United States;
an claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernmeni for damages sustained in consequence OF
The action or conduct Of the government; and. in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ices which may require the aid OF an agent aior
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 Of those who
have b.vn 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 to the Bank
OF the Metropolis
All letters mus, he postpaid.
Sep 25--lyd (m)
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GREAT ACCOMMODATION!

Connection tettceen The Orange and Alexandria
Rdiiroud from Washington.
A t the urgent solicitation OF, number OF per-
IA sons | will. on and after Monday, July .,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 o'clock. calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences Of persons who may leave their
order the aght previous AZ p. w. Halls, near Sd
st., or ct w Lepreuxs, corner OF 18th street and
Penpsylvania avenue. Travellers viii thus avoid
The trouble and Inconvenience OF changing some
three or four times, at uniform rate Of charges.
Passage 2j cents trunks IS cents; no charge for
valise or carpetbag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the nrri-
val OF the early train, aud arrive at Alexandra
ahead OF every other line.
July 6--lm HUGH LATHAM
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-08

EOR LEASE.--The National Theatre la
I 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 Gil n.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will lie 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 10 be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion o.
their respective salaries. The Proprietor wouu
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 an.
cliucd 10 thls mode of action. The purpose o
the proprie,r is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il ~ the profits. Every letter reserved VIII
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who viii moi
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
An communicalions prepaid, and addressed
Ito the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
2I2. Washington city, d. G.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-08
~ EM WORCESTERSHIRE GOODS,

~ Refrlgerators, Water-coolers, Nc,- We
have jlst opened handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and a general
assortment Of conveniences for houseksepers,
when we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
The first premium at the late Mechanics Far we
have on hand, (and the only house that keeps them
in The cit. J and we state with the utmost conf
d-nce that they are the only article of the kind that
can b. called, properly, Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our es-
Enlistment, the only complete one in oil It's parts
in the city We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 26-3teoif DONN & BROS
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ANoToN eAs BHo.'s
PACKAGE & LETTER

j Express, daily TO and from Dowmeville and
the northern and southern mines in connexion at
Marysyllle with Adams & Co.'S, by every steamer
to the Atlantic States aud Europe, South America,
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China. hH
Renewed facilities are now offered to the public
for transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters, al reduced prices, TO all parts of the world
al our principal Offices. u# E
From Marysve to Dobbns Ranch, F, ster's
Bar, Ballard's Bar, Stoney Bar, Camptonville, Rail-
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range, Indian Val
ley. Rantedotler Bar, ST. 10 Bar, Goodyears Bar,
Cox's Bar, Downevile, Ousley's Bar, Parks Bar,
Long Bar, Industry Bar. Kennebee Bar, Baron's
Frenchman's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetland's, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing, M. y.
From Downicyille 10 Forrest City, Smiths Dig
gipgs, kanaka Greek, Minnesota, Wolf Greek
Snow Point, German Bar, Nj. f., Concord Bar M
F., Scoit's Flat, Moore's Flat. Orleans Flat, Eu
reka South, Back Bone House, Illinois Bar, s
Fork, Missouri Bar, s. F., Nevada City, Eureks
North, Craig's Flat. Rapid Greek, Sierra City
Sierra Valley, ard the other places on the route
ft BILLS OF ExCHAyGE.
On Adams & Co.. in all the principal cities in
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable at the
following banks:
E. w Clark & Bros, ST. Louis, Mechanics
and Farmers Bank, Albany Utica City Bank,
Utica Bank OF Syracuse, Syracuse Bank Of Au.
burn, Auburn; Bank Of Attica. Buffalo; Rochester
Guy Bank, Rochester; g. Smith & Co, Chicago
Alex. Mitchell. Fire and Marine Insurance Com.
pany, Milwaukee Michigan State Bank, Detroit
Commercial Branch Bank OF the State of Ohio,
Cleveland; Clinton Bank, Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust.
Sight checks on Marysville, Sacramento, San
Francisco. and all 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
latest dates OF Atlantic and California papers.
Subscriptions and advertisements received for
newspapers and periodicals. free OF charge.
Special messengers are dispatched with every
ressure express
SAM w LANGTON & BRO
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EURN1TURE.-A Good and Large As

EURNITURE.-A Good and Large As
l sortment of Centre, Card, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables. OF every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete,a-tetes. Divans
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every descrip-
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Ru
reaus. LOOKING CLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRlPTION Mattresses, Curled Hair, Haii
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere WIGHT 81 CROSBY,
LOUISIANA ay enue opposite the Bank of Wash
iugton, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Redstead sign. May 2-Sm
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II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
IL 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 bis weil-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. NJ. ,Iga
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 en- unusual large stock Of goods,
such as viii defy -competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness- 49,
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he viii convince you thai you will
save your money by so doing. suit of C othes
can be made up the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade 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 I've sold al much less
price than work made to order. aE
NJ B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. ISM. fm) 3A
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NTEv YORk, May z, iS53.-Ihe under.
IN signed has this day opened an othce, NO. az
William street, (Merchants Exchange,) Tor tne
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 2l--tf EMAN uEl' D. ~
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NJ. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
la' RROKER.

Office National Hotel building" Penniyivanta
Avenue, Washington d. c.
N EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices. s
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remttances promptly
made in Now York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, al charge Of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, most
of the principal cities OF the Union, bought and
scld al the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold Apr 6--2m.od