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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26
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Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
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two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
strncted TO embrace all the modern convenences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
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the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
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Sep Gift r lrt s1d I'll sts Washington
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EDWARD M. BOTELER,
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South West corner OF 9th and streets
Sep z2--2aw3w.
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
In Washington.-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.
Wm p johnson, NJ D., Professor of Obs,et
rics and Diseases of Women and Children
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor of the Prin-
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Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. d. Professor of Chemis-
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William H. Saunders, NJ. D., Prosector and De-
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The facilities for the prosecution of practical
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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
east 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 ls.. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator r..... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ...... 5
Graduating expenses. s....................... IS
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
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BOVINE 8 CO., IIth street,

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NT EDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. 4 J. Hunter

ltl physicians for diseases Of the chest. &c. ]
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thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
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Of access 70 those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union.
Dr. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
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principal resorts for nvalids on the southern
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DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December
VIII be published in January next an American
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avon, with an "lntroduction," Notes" and an
Appendix, by K. Hunter. M. r. C.S.
Nov l6-ly fm1
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n. MAYOR Copper Tin sheet,

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GAZETTEER OF THE UNITED STATES
NTILL POSITIVELY BE, PUBLISHED


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THE Peoples PATENT oFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10. .ecommuni-
cate directly with the editor of the PEoPLEs jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
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al distance he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well as if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model OF the nven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED e. BEACH,
Editor ofthe Peoples Journal .Patent Agent &c.
No S6 Nassau street, New York
Nov. 23-x
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salisffIIanfDns.
NTARBLE MANTLEs.-sIarbl

MARBLE EMANTLES.-Marble works.
lNl Tie subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality snewest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window slls, lintes, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, So 7a per barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
TO give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On L St, bet 18th and 18th.
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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
.Te BALTIMORE AND OHIOrT.
.E-zs-ss,fzz-=5N Railrand from, Raltnnora ~ &&k9


Wheeling dconnecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed TO its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at +. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
t3S0 miles, in Is or 10 hours, including All stop-
pages, arriving there at or 3 p M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. NJ may Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, l79 miles, and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling in the morning
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
washington at A. M. and p. M. daily, meeting
the cars from baltimore at the Washington June
ton, better known the Relay House) nine
miles from Baltimore
AT Wheeling the seven unriyaled Steamers OF
the Union Line which have Just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars ana convey passengers down the Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and The West may also proceed direct from
wheeling In the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wcllsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being a regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling TO and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, $f2.
Tickets TO be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtfx General Snnerintendent
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Sail 9aans.
| ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
f-i~ rzz-z-===.=7 CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

OhANIE AM AlLEAANDhlA hAlLhOhD
r.. rpss,.fs==zss, CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
81 kx11.----g and after Thursday, January LIST,
1884, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeaby to the following arrange
ment:
A train fpr Warrenton and intermediate points
viii leave the Station, corner Of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. M.
Returning viii leave Warrenton at a quarter
past O'Clock p. M, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before o'clock. p. M.
A train from Culpepper C. II. to Alexandria and
Intermediates points will leave Culpepper c. H. al
y o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandria at 1Oa
O'Clock A. NJ
Returning will leave Alexandria at IL o'clock
?. M, arriving at Rapidan Station al o'clock p.
M, connecting at this point with the stage 10 and
from Gordonsville.
A..daiy stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads z
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsviile. ....................A so
Io Staunton ...................... 80
10 Lynchourg.. ................... 00 (
10 winchester. ................-... U0
Per order: w. B. BROCKETT,
Oct 3-u Agent.
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NOTICE TO U. S. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AupIToRs OFFICE, Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
TT HAS BEENLoNG THE PRACTICE

TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tlated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts, respectively of their
quarterly pay. IL was established TO accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities
advance ofthe regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was Intended only TO apply to one draf per
route from each contractor for the fcholc amount,
(deducting fines, collections, &c.) of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as TO be supposed 10 allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ing IN The aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation {for
il was never anything morel has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon it the settlement Of the privdte ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with a quasi sanction OF
this Office species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
II not unfrcquently occurs foo, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness Of the signatures to
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
Il is therefore deemed proper TO give thispublic
notice TO contractors, and all concerned that from
and after the lst day of January 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, thar Il IS the onLs
one to,the quarter and the route tboth to be spec
fed)o which il is drawn: and the signature there
schere i may be araUn, ard other acitness; am
each assgnn,er: thereof should be attested by t,c
4citncSses.
VIM. F. PHILLIPS,
Anditor of the Treasury for the
Nov. l3. p. Q Department.