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(ARpETlNGS AND EVERY OTHER DESCRIP-
ton OF furnishing dry goodsWe
rect from importers and from auctions in New brilliant
supply of superb style velvet tapestry Brussels
py and supcfne ingram which win from 90
30 per cent. less than former prices. s
Also the most elegant and varied stock of curtain materials
have opened comprising brocatcr
satin and cotton ane damask
tain chDz, shade nen lace embroidered muslns
sets and by the yard, some elegant and cheap
We likewise prepared inducements pur-
floor olclOhs all kinds Of quilts
blankets from ~ 10 $2 pair linen sheetngs widths pillow
lnen damnk table diaper and damask
c0l0red inen oilcloi Scotch
back diaper table ocoh, SC.
In fact without enumeatng would
and the public generally that stock this of descp
ton of dry goods has been bought greatly
large auction sales New
credit dealers corresponding low rates.
7. $3.50. laa.l.t5I.hHst . BARNES Il MITCHELL
On the avenue, between 9Th and 9Th
Sep 21-eo3wif
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4. LUTZ,

CABINET-MAKER AND UPHoLsTERER,
No. South Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, pa.
EsPECTFULJY invites Of the public store
81 constantly hand large
and comnIisnR : !.
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NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.

UnnSf approved ID March, 1852 entitled An
toned /" empon extended above
odd sections where the and
made prior the date of uotment
paid dollars and before
day fixed for the public Aud by the approved 27h
March, 1854 entitled Gan for the relief OF settlers on lands
the above named sections the date of thaoa will be
titled ordinary minimum OF the public
ands the dollar aud five
and paid before day fixed for the public sale.
odd numbered sections above under
I'd March, 1853 settlements
the 18th March, 1854 be date aomen) under the
9Th March, 1884, settlements made prior to The ne of thdra
likewise person pre-
empon under The of 27h Marcn 1854 Of the above
Of s directed be
Sieenh October 81 LOUIS required eab
sh the the of the register
proper land office, therefor
by law Praeabie after seeing This notice. before
day appointed for the public sale restoration market Of
lands embracing the claimed Otherwise such can will be for
oed.
Jos. s. WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
Sep l7-iswl3w Tint and star
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No 5l5 unee 1884, for the Iron Mountain and Mississippi River
railroad:
In the districts of lands subject to sale ST. Louis Missouri
Do do do Jackson do
July Is, 1854 from
ST. Paul. Minnesota Left Hand RIVER Fond du Lake u
peo Wisconsin, Except the lands Wisconsin heretofore
stored by notice No. 5aO
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496, January 1854 railroad from Gains Landing,
The Mississippi Arkansas Camden, and Fulton
the Texan boundary line, and It's branches ai Camden;
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p. j. Steers New Goods.

HAVE opened elegant stock of fall and winter goods
gentlemen, direct from
ern Giles GcntcIurn of
the newest and best goods in the MARKET prices
at No. 4eS 7h +, =
Sep 22-2aw3wif
SIIlkS hILKs.-We would ladies'
our immense stock Of elegant silks and
been latcIy bought New
We will sell them from 40 SO less
We can sell new and elegant plaid an striped silk dresses 2
yards for Sc The ladies especially invited early
look at them BARNES h MITCHELL, ~
' ..t " On the avenue, between 9Th and 9th
Sept 23--eo2wif ID ......
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THE MISSES HAWLEf's Eonrding and Day School
wiz be reopened ON Monday September sh their residence,
No. l67 Pennsylvania between 7th 18th
Terms Board and tuition in Engi
Other languages nnsic. drawing
charges Circulars containing terms for day scholars
obtained the school.
Sept o-3taw3wTuTh&Sai
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DOR SALE commodious story
18th sdo the Of ID House
twelve papered painted
Terms possession immedi
aey Address Solicitors Office Treasury Department
lS--Gu
Nj EW fall and winter goods and faShiOMs.-DUVALL
Bro merchant Tailors, have just returned from New
and exhibit the choicest
their which
able style. nUVALL BRO.
lS-3aw3w ... ...t.'s..s| .'. 't.i..
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nIsSOLUTiON-The coparnershp heretofore existing under
" the firm aud name Of EVANS FAINT by limitation
this and hereby declared be dissolved H. G.
Fsnis alone authorized
ment OF their business. f. Is. EVANS,
11tlL.rl et. afU.| -. HAMILTON c. FAINT,
WAsHIsaros, September /, 1864.
Sep 5-eodimdAw
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Land Warrant Lost.

LAND WARRANT for forty of land number 1885,
II the, 18th of 1853,
Hon. E. c. Cable, Washington ID. O. mislaii
him. There assignment said / notify
land Offices the
weeks after publication
missioner of Pensions for duplicate of said warrant.
g.I uH..#.a ALEXANDER JOHNSON,
MARIANA, Jackson county Florida, August a. 1854.
Aug l2-law6wt "'n %. p. #s..0NHr r.....
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IA OUSE-FURNIsHiNG Dry Goods, Carpeting, Floor
the above goods
purchased in New York
reduced prices
inducements housckeepers and purchasers The following
of the leading articles a'tiaatsHs Ht
$50 pieces new style tapestry velvet carpeings
rs do do do Brussels
. 100 do do quality do do Hf q
IS do Bfight's patent English do do
SO do do velvet do ~
go do tapestry velvet stair and passage carpetings
do extra hreep
$50 do do ingram ,rrEr do !.
25 sets hall and step Venetian do
.,.. 25 pieces 4, l2-4, lA-4 printed druggets
90 printed druste. sssms e."'ha rirF Fy bordered
$50 chenille and ufted cheap
SO dozen brass stair rods, all lengths
full sheets heavy floor oil Cloths which will be
shape or size for hall, passage
In curtain teriaIs and fixtures we name
25 pieces very rich satin lanes
| worsted laines
30 do do union damasks
10 do Turkey red d-tyviDed caslImerets
25 do cOloed worsted damasks ...rHr... Id. ..
80 pairs extra rich lace curtains
90 do do embroidered muslin curtains
so do do tamhoured do
rs pieces embroidered and amboured curtain mnslins
800 rich gilt window cornices, all sizes
Together with curtains such taBse
loops sses and curtain silk and worsted gmps
&c. which respectfully invite the of purchasers
at #h HOoE, BRO. & co.
Sep l6 -3tawiwif
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49, January a. 1851 the railroad 10 The Chait
nooga (Tennessee Central railroad of Mississippi
Mobile point Elylon
bluff the bend the Tennessee river Alabama
subject Demopolis, Alabama
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Oct l--sod,lDoc
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CHARLES MASON.

r. SEtors of the above papers will please and send
their bills the Patent Office, with paper containing this notice.
Sep 20 aw3w
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED,

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfuly 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 70 have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to 60 into the
"Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing 10 purchase stock of Clothing,
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 as to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum Of. ......... 81 5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $40 10 $50
Over-coats of different styles, from, .$12 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. SO SO to SO
Silk and velvet Vests, from.........$2 so to $40
This stock of Clothing is Of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artcles-such as gloves, cravats collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of SCOTS Report of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 4--tf
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NrAToNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE.

IL
IN Washington.-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.
VIM. p. johnson, M. d., Professor Of Obstet
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor Of Maieris Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medisine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Mcros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, M. D.. Professor Of Chsmis.
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, tho
desks from which the regular lectures arc given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
ast session, tor the accommodation Of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures IL. .......................S $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.... 10
Martrculating fee payable only once). ....... s
Graduating expenses. s.,.................... IS
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 and 18th SITS.
Sep 21--tf
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"A .LEXANDRIA BOARDING-sCHOOL


N The Thrty-6rst Annual Session of this In
siitution will commence on the I'd of the 10th
month, (October) Besides the ordinary branches
Of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches Of Natural Science, and q
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed The Institution is supplied with
good library, q large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa
tory, with good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughton's circle, &c; meteorological observae
tory, and chemical laboratory, in which the aa-
cal manjpulatiuns and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &c, and every known facility for the ad
vancement of the students in the different depart-
ments of study.
The number Of students is limited to about six
ty; and in order 10 secure precision in their vari
Gus siudies and to prevent loss of time from want
of necessary assistance, fUs xperenced teachers,
Gncluding the subscribersD three OF whom are
graduates Of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give TO them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
cialy devoted TO study, but al all other times when
needed. In addition TO these are heteacher Of
modern languages and the teacher of drawing,
who give instruction TO classes at stated periods.
A full course of Lectures on Natural Phioso
phy Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred TO all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further Information can be
obtained by applying 10 one of the subscribers.
~ BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
M HENRY G. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. 10th, 1854.
Sep 3-eo6t
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HIsTo7Y
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic Of the
United States, &C.


TTNHIS 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 10 prepare
his work according TO his views Of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 10 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 10 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 10 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 IL WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington st., Boston.
Mar 15--tfx
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CCoTr,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large aAd popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1854 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of org
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
lution,n published for ffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
tons The first Of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. 1t will lie 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, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Dcnison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-.
titled the Old Ivy Grove and H. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these viii be added original contributions and se-
lcctions from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cairville, 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-One copy one year So; two copies one
year % four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one TO the gettcr up Of the club, $40 /;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
OF tho club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. III Chestnut St, PHILADELPHIA ,
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II | ~ " EL
u next session Of this institution will CON-
mencc the lst Of October, and end the Goth of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages; !;
g. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and Practice of Medicine, Obstet-
rics and Medical Jurisprudence; Z. Comparative
Anatomy Physiology and Surgery; 8. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law. Also, a lcctureship of Special
Anatomy, Materia Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demonstratorship of Anatomy.
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. ....................... SIS 90
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three installments, in advance -. 2 o.
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying room, So each. ........ 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, ,Sl0.............. IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, say $40 30 90
s25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets at SOS each, and dissecting fee Of S.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
$50; in the Senior class, SIS.
8. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman of the Faculty
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a GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

"A Claimants.-FRANCfS 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 pyblic 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; 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
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; az well those
against the State Of Virginia, the United States
al 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 before Congress or the public Of
ces which may require the aid Of agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service. .{tf48 fEsgE aEsF
Mr.. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have boon in Congress within tho last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington. .I
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.
Sep 2o-1yd tm)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

FUNHE next session OF tnle lnstItut1on VIII
j commence on the I'd Wednesday Of October,
(Oct. 1lth,) and will continue until the 9TH Of July
following. The course of study 10 as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instructon,
including a course on the Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, viii 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 10
$500. Fe $ must be paid in advance. The pres
ence Of the students at the opening Of the session
10 highly important.
Further Information may be obtained By adj
dressing postpaid, BEU. s. EwELL, or Judge
GRo. p. SclARBUReu, Williamsburg.
The following is list Of the Faculty, viz:
Beni s. Ewell President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Sias Totten, ID. d., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan ) Smead, Ph. DR.. Professor OF Ian
guages.
Henry A Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G. p scsrburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Fo Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of Mathematics
Aug 10 1eowlSlsw10
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YIisftIIaHknns.


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 10 my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge ofm duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lections 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 amy
amounts, and, ifjusti6ed, will attend TO the collec-
tions of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference Is wanting, Il would 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 authent-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
Iect in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; il as an officer, charge legal fee only
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always 10 pay; and if agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt.
ss ~sl I SPENCER JACKSON,
!i Fairfax courthouse, Virginia
Sept 12--1m ask
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n w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,

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, 10 his weselected stock oi
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 experiences in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages 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 call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you viii
save your money by so doing. A suit Of c 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
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)