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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-05
H ISTo
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.


THIS important work is now in press, the first
Il 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 n the several States a 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 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 befoTs 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 10 four, will be taken in part
pay if moi injured, their full TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily 10 possess the
work The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant, viii appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular ex panation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, sc Washington St, Boston.
Mar 1S-tfx
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ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematicsi

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 70 preserve the char
scter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of a thorough English, Class,-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses.
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: sl2 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 thai de.
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and OF q
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 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 Ofhce; and Pro
fessor G. c. Jcwett, of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep1l-tf
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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, NJ d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology
VIM p Johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obster
RIGS and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, Nj. D., Professor of Materia Med.
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ. d., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practic, Of Medicine.
Roberi King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. 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.
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
the same roof
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
asst session, tor the accommodation Of tho
X will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic
The entire expense for full course Of lee.
lures is. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. ...... 10
Martricnlating fee payable only once). ...... S
Graduating expenses. IS
Admission TO 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 F and 18th SITS.
Sep 2l-tf
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under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respeci
tuily call the attention of citizens, and stranger
visiting Washington, to his wel-selecied stock o.
French aud English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and mosi elegant styles Oh
oods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in III.
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them 10 the public on such
yerms a. will give entire satisfaction TO the pur
,hasers, and, in view of increasing his business
le has purchased an unusual large stock of goods
snch as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is n call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you thai you vii
save your money by so doing. suit Of c othes
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 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.
N. b. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct l5--6m. (m)
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN. N.--Te

n Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tnues 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
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property 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 OF
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and in.
deed, any business before Congress orthe public of
fees which may requircthe aid Of an agent OF attor
ney. His charges viii be moderate and depend.
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dicknsis 10 known 10 most ofthose who
have boon 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 Bani
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S--lyd (m)
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4 LEN ,NDRIA Bo ,RDING-sCnu,L

n The Thir,y-6rst Annual Session of thi. In
silluion will commence on the I'd Of the 10th
month, (O,tober) Besides the ordinary branches
of an English education, and the Lain, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches Of Natural Science. and
complete and thorough course Of Mathematics,
pure and mixed, The Institution is supplied with
IA good library, large collection of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophics
aud chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa-
tory, with a good telescope, tran il instrument,
Trough'on's circi- &c; a met geological observa
tory. and "a ehemica' laborstory, in which the ad-
vanced stG,gN'- IRE exercised in various chemi-
cal mdnipuai.oas 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.
~ and ia order to secure precision in their var-
Gus s. udes. and to prevent loss of time from want
Of necessary assistance, fUe experienced teschers,
Qucluding the subscribersJ three Of whom arc
graduates of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give TO them their personal
attention and AID, non ony during the hours spe.
cially devot,d but al all her times when
needed. In addition TO these the teacher Of
modern lnDguagrs anC he teacher of drawing,
who give instruction 10 classes st stated periods.
A full course OF Lectures on Natural Phiioro
phy Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred 10 oil the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
Obtained by applying 10 one of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY c. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. 29th, 1854.
Sep Scott
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTEI
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO a MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Ronte from tho L0sser
r,v ,,ou Mi1gs e o;cAa% s Asass oNsy % Hon,
~N- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Loui,,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, m, aDf
the REINDEER leaves tho Alton wharf boat al
St. Louis daily at $50. p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton {cnly 23 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD. BLOOMINGTON, LASALLF,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving 81. Louis by the steamer
Winchester al 7, a. m, take the cars nj Alton Al
10, a. m, and arrive al Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains gons
east. E
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. M, take the at Alton Saturday II
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening train,
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mi.sissippi, nlinoi,
ConIral and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the mos; speedy
route from st. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well a.
TO points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn.
The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Curlinvle, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
DanvilIe, Terre-Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad al Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad tor Lasae.
MS- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern. the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Lonis.
Ns- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Islsnd railroads.
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TAKE NOTICE.
VIEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
n w BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
II. under the United States Hotel, would re-.
speclfuly inform his customers and the public
generally, tnat he has Just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vesings, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up al
the shortest no'ice, in the most fashionable man
ne r, and al low rates of prices. p
Having made arrangements to go into the
< "Ready.made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that be can Offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase stock of CoIhing.
not Inferior TO any in this city, and not made up al
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. al
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, 10
compete with northern work in point of prices /;
and quality aud style, be will leave for those
who favor him with call 10 Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Goat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
GOOD snit for business purposes out Of cloth OF
~ cashmere, for the small sum off,. 81:
Dress and Frock Costs, from. ......$l0 10 sd
Over.coats of dferenr styes, from. ..$12 to S25
Black aud fancy Panialoons, from. .$3 so to ST.
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. .S2 so TO $40
This stock Of tlothing is of superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions
Hs keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy artcles-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas. &c.
Sole agent for tho sale of Scoti's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept l4-r
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MisftHant1us.
,J,O ALI WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

IL lect.--I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
coart, 10Th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced TO solicit portion Of the public COL
lections from those who intend 10 place their
clams in the hands Of an officer or agent will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts and, ifjustied, will attend 10 the colec.
tions of claims in the adjoining connlies.
If any reference is wanting, would refer TO the
clerks Of my county aud the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully aqthenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect in my official capacity or as agent as may be
requested; it. as an officer. charge legal 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 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent 12-1m +.at8l ,t.sst t.atl t
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

III UtAt eteefon VI shstitutIDO VIII
il commence on the % "wednesday OF Octob. r,
(Oct llth) and Will continue until the 4th of July
following The course OF study 10 ss extensive as
any similar institution. The religions instruction,
including a course on the Evr rncs. of Christsni.
ly and Natural Theology, wtll be under the charge
Of the Professor OF Moral Philosophy. There is
Lsw School conuect.d with the College. The
total expense for session varies from $50 10
$3.50 Fe must be pnid in advance. The pres
ence ofihe students at the opening Of the session
is highly impor ant.
Fur her information may be obtained by ad.
dressing. postpaid, BrNJ. : EwELL, or Judge
tiro p SclARBuRoB, Williamsburg.
The following is u list Of the Faculty, viz:
Bsni. S. Ewell, President and Professor of
Mathematics and Ns'ural Science.
Sila> Totten. ID. H., Professor Of Bellies Leures
and Moral snd Intellectual Philosophy. @
Morgan Smead, Ph DR.. Professor OF Ian.
gusges
Henry Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy. Ui
Judge G P. Scsrbursh, Professor of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of Mstheussie,
Avg l0-leowlslawlo
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8 GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OJXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED tt

s GREAT WESTERN MALL ROUTE.
STXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie In connec
ion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connectina
with their road at Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
ne Mississippi river. Niagara. Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, apt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces.
Empire State. ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich.
gan. A. ID Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
TUESDAYS and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. L.
Pheatt. Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One OF the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
o'clock. p. IN every day, except Sundays,) and
run direct through to Monroe. without landing, in
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct to Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buaalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-sIx hours.
Connecting OF Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale. and there connect with Hi
nois River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting al Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be
low, making the cheapest and most direct route &c
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Grea
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf
falo and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line o.
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 81
hours; TO ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the WY.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the trav, Her and shipper can see at .
glance that no other liRe can enter the lists as com
pefitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New Yorl
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route aud resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York CITY
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Centra
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, o.
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. III
Broadway corner OF Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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OF vIRGINTA.-Tb

ii
u next session of this | stituiion will CON-
mencc the ltt Of October, and end the 29th OF
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages !;
3. Mathematics; 1. Natural Philosophy, Mine.
ralogy and Geology. 8. chemistry and Pharmacy /;
6. Principles and Practice OF Medicine, Obstet.
RIGS. and Medical Jurisprudence; z Comparative
Anatomy Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi.
Iosophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law Also, a lecturesh ship of Special
Anatomy, Maieria Medica and Therape utics and
Demonstraiorship 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, so5
each S73 90
Board. including Diet room furniture,
and servants attendance. payable IN
three installments, in advance -. 2
Room-rent within the precincts. two oc-
cupvins room. s. each....... 90
Matriculation fee. and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, sl0................ Is 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and lights, say $50 80 90
~ S25o w
Students Of medicine are charged with four
titkets at s25 each. and dissecting fee Of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
SEQ; in the Senior class, SIS.
s. MAyPIN,
Aug 3l-eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGh
BROKER,
Office National h..l BuiLding' Penntyiuams1
Apenmc, Washington, D. C.
n EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES
- Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United State.
bought and sold, al the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington an,
Georgetown, collected, and remifiancos promptl
made in New York. Philadelphia, and Baltimore
and other funds, at a charge of one-quartsr PEI
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on mos
of the principal cities Of the Union, bought apd
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought aDo
sold. Apr 6-2meod
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MisfflIanf0ns.

rTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
u the House of epresentatives.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal aud 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 as to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform II 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 I'll