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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-01
TTNIyERsITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; s, chemistry; 6, medici,e; 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; S, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies etres, and POI
litical economy; 9, law. Also a ectureshp o.
special anatomy and matera medica, and a de-
monstratorshp Of anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructors and in
the sc.ool Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S25 each. 90
Boarding including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ l20 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each O0
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, Sl0.. ..........-......... 23 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 30 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each and dissecting fee of s..
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $50; in
senior class, SIS. 49, -
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21--tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
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EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
H 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
mertorious attraction can fill IT.
With the alterations and Improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
Ii 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 OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of eur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 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 to il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at libertyto reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
An communications prepaid, and addressed
I" TO the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242 Washington city, ID. 9.
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SMisrflIaMf0Ms.
H IsTo1Y
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author of the Republic OF the
United States, sc.

JNIIIS important work is now in press, the first
i volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish 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 TO prepare
his work according to his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents, the
following arrangement is announced in the full
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 injured, at their full cost TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmndful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose abors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tf*
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fIlIIE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

rWNIIE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet Davis az Co.'S
superior Eolan Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
unequalled.
Bacon g. Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen IL Co.'S Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano al the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
Schumacher & Co.'s new Uniehord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply Of
the popular Unchord Pianos; also, per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of i. Gilberts boo aiiu
Boudoir or Piccoo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous OF purchasing TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers, prices, with warranty for each
Piano if 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. NJ t.,- &c.,
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS u HfTZ, Penn. avenue.
Ian OFF (m) Eh nfn"a
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nLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day, re-
ceved four Pianos from the far-iamed es-
tablish hment Of Haet Davis ~ Co, Boston.
These, ia 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 have 10 assure our friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, orgood endorsed
notes at 3, 6, or months. We guaranty every
Piano 10 be of fne 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 SITS.
ti--Gt
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NsoRE NEW SPRING GOODS.

n ]. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
Us /. ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he invites the at
citizens. 10 ~
Z The stock islsrgs and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices
~ No Washington Place, Seventh street
May A--3nf
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL-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 Colum-
bIan College, il 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.
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.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed Sl50.
GEORGE S. BACON Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col j. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro
lessor c. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute
Seps1-tf
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THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives.-Ag gentle

i the House of Representatives.--A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, and 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 TO 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 TO 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 of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb 2-tf
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WATCH ES!-J. Y. Savage,
KX -NIc Qo Erton street New York. has an ex.

/ ensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Coopcr's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias q Cos, X.
IL G.. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C., varying in price from $7o or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $50 (;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full lewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole of the above watches carefully Sc
iected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, i can warrant perfect tme-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, Of superior work
manship warranted to retain their points, for -,
So and ST. Pens without cases, IS cents, ST. 90,
So anu So Sent TO all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. -Dtag ASA Dec 17-lv
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HARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. /, 10 be completed in ten num-
bers,
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as lncite-
ments 10 Intellectual Industry alone, Qurther sup
ply just receved)
Lady Bulwer's Behind the Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July III near 9th street.
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IENERAL AGENCY.--The Undersigned

GENERAL AGENCY.A-The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esle
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 TO 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 as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe Office, at present, will be on M near 10Th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
HonsJ c. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon ]. Davis, Secretary Of War
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lap
James ii. Caustn, esq.
w. C. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
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NlisfflIaakgns
Circuit Court held for
Y the city of Petersburg, at the .court-house
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day of June, a. ID

VTIRGINIA.--At a Circuit Court held for
the city of Petersburg, at the .court-house
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 Quayis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarralt John Updike, and Peter Val
entne, trustees of the Gillfeld Church, defendants
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing TO the court, it is ordered that all per-
sons claiming interest in the estate OF Jones
Mitchell, deceased, a 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
lshed 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 property being direlect,
he having died without known hears.at-law.
A Copy-Teste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. G;
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

NATIONAL ME ID ICA IL COLLEGE,
~ Washington.-Tbe Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures viii commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FAouITY
Thomas Miller, M. D.3 Professor OF Anatomy
and Physiology
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor OF Materia Med
ica. Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. d., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ. d. Professor Of Pathology
and Practice OF Medicine.
Robert King Stone, Md, Professor of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, MI d.. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator. ttfUU
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 TO the buildings since
asst session. for the accommodation of the
*. will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course OF lee
lures is. is................. ...S9O
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. 10
Martricuatng fee payable only once). 3
Admission 10 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 r and 18th sts.
Sen 21--tf 49, f' H-
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n Al w N - IA ~ ~ " ~ - '"
~ Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
Inues 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 TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conflr-
nation by Congress Of 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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States;
ali claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress orthepub Of
ices whchmay require the aid 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.
Mr. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have bvvn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid. o3W.
Sep 2S-1yd (m) Et
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GHILLINGTON has received Godey's La

CHILLINGTON has received Godey's La
- dy's Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lever.
Bride of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett.
Virginia and Madalene, by Mrs. Southwodh.
The Star Chamber Historical Romance, by
Ainsworth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps of the Seat of War in
the East.
Yankee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. Al street,
Nav 25--3tif and Penn. avenue
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TT1HE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, BY SIR

j j. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations
Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story OF the 'aiiey OF
Virginia,
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
ment, Doctrines Customs, and Prospects of the
Lauer-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 X. FARNHAM,
July III corner ofPenn., av., and llth st
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
u. 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 Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship aud prices.
Nod, Washington Place. Seventh street.
Nav N--3tif
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r., Tzr NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

f-- u,r NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
Gt4 NJ Ogdensburg road.-Passenger and
freight line--via New Haven, Springfield Bel
lows Falls Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, st. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Aibans and Rouses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal and 26th street aad 9TH avenue. Express
trains, a. m. and a p. IN. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peek slim, eyery day before 3 D. m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
july q. Agent. l52 South st.
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AvExCLUsIvELY BY TELEGKAP

&H- v Ell II u IE1l4r10INIkH1 III w
1T hea-y expense.
Anticipating in The west and south,
The New York papers,. %. ..... .2l hours.
The Philapelphia do. $500. .I......lS
The Baltimore morning do. .f......12
Address " Times" Office, Adams IL Co.'S Iron
Building, Baltimore.
Hugh Cameron, corner La. avI and 7th street,
Washington city, agent for the District of Colum-
bia. c. G. BAYLOR,
Feb 16-6teodtf Sple proprietor.
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PASSENGERS FOR NEW YORK.
Side-wheel Steamships Roanoke and James
nor NEW YORK VIA NORFOI

nor NEW YORK VIA NORFOLK
II United States Mail Line. The elegant steam
ships ROANOKE S JAMESTOWN are now regu-
lariy on the line and leave Richmond every Tues
day and Friday afternoon al o'clock, P. NJ, and
arrive in New York every Thursday and Sunday
morning! r1tg
Passengers by these ships may rely upon hav
ing attendance and fare equal TO any OF the first
class Hotels Of the Northern Cities.
Passage TO New York. including meals and fine
State Room accommodations; only. $40 90
Steerago passage, ,only........,..... 90
Every attention will be paid 10 Ladies travelling
alone. For further particulars apply 10
l LUDLAM & WA TSON, Richmond
I.,l LuDLAM Il PLEASANTS, Ne,e York.
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r o. HOOD Has JUST RETURNED

!" .. HOOD Has JUST NEEONNED
III. from New York with good assortment
Of Jewery, fine London and Geneva Watches !;
also some of those celebrated American Watches;
all of which he offers for sale at the lowest New
York city prices, and much cheaper than any other
dealer In this city or vicinity will sell the same
ouantty OF goods P.ease call al the sign OF the
large Spread Eagle, ,Pennsylv MIA avenue, between
al and 9th streets.
N. B. Fine Watches and Jewelry carefully re-
pared and warranted to give satisfaction
June is Wfa II. o. HOOD.
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our PARISH, OR Annals OF PAS

~ tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Parsian Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev J. IL Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Guido and julius, Sin and the Proprtiato'
exhibited in the true conservation OF the Scepuc
by DR.. Tholuck. -.
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well, book for the young, by DR.. Tweedie.
Egypt past and present. by Joseph Z. Ihomp-
son. -
Lectures on Daniel The Tent and the Altar,
aud Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DIR. Cum
mings For sale by -
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
T,na
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange1 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 2l-f EMANUEL B. HART.
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LANGUAGEs.-D. e. Groux,

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D.E E. Gr0ux'
wi native of France, teacner OF Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
aitv. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classlti-
alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7ih streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent al that place.
ltf -
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NEW BOOKs.-The Whimsical Woman,

NTEW BOOKs.-The whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile F. Caren.
Crystalline; or, the Heiress Fall Down Castle,
a romance, by +. w. Shelton, a. M, author oil
"The Rector of st. Bardolph's,n &c.
The Myrtle Wreath or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George W. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
r.. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and llih street.
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1NDWARD G. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
n and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club" sPrefaia," and "El Sglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten
,ion OF dealers and others. jan 31--tf.