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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-29

THIS important work il now in press, the first
IL volume Of which viii be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854. nf
The publication Of this work viii be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
sh in the several States a complete list agents.
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union,
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
bis work according TO his views Of completeness I;
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 i 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 pat6iished.
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 10 four, will be taken in part
pay il not injured al their full cost 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desi5s OF many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. viii appear OBJ.
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON u WENTWORTH,
Publishers. S6 Washington St, Boston.
Mar i5--tf~
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GENCY AT wAsHINGTo Mo

IA Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DlCKINS 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-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor 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 Unile,i States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or - l1+ n the possession Of the United
States Invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halipay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for Communication, half-pay, or
bounty lands; Also claims for extra and back pay.
xc, of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State OF Virginia the United States,
all 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
fces 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 exteni
Of the service. 10
Mr.. A. Dckins is known 10 most ofthose 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 TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2o-lyd (m)
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IA The Thrty-6rst Annual Session Of this In
stIuiion will commence on the ID Of the 10Th
month, (October) Besides the ordinary branches
Of an English education, and The Latin, Greek.
French, aud Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches OF Natural Science, and a
complete and thorough course Of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
a good library, large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus On astronomical obserya.
tory, with good telescope, transit INSTRUMENT,
Troughion's s circle, &c; meteorological observa-
tory, and chemical laboratory, in which the ad.
vanced students are exercised in various chsmi
cal manipulations and the analysis Of minerals,
soils, Nc, aud every known facility for the sd
vancofnent OF the students in the different depart
menis OF study
The number OF students is limited to about six.
ty and IN order TO secure precision in their var-
Gus studies and to prevent loss OF time from wait
OF necessary assistance, nee experienced teachers
Including the subscFibers,) three Of whom aie
graduates OF Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give to them their persol nj
attention and aid, not only during the hours :, e.
caIy devoted TO study but al all other times wi en-
needed. Ia addition TO these are the teacher of
modern languages anG he teacher Of drawing,
who give instruction to classes at stated periods
full course of Lectures on Natural Phiioso.
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
fhysoiogy, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred TO all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information cen Be
obtained by applying 10 one Of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY C. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. ooh, 1854.
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cCoTT,s WEEKLY PApER.--The pub

y
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (s64) a combination Of
literary attractions heretofore unaftemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of orgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. Al who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy Of his previous produc-
tions. The fret Of series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights Of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about 10 be
commenced. II win be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO ELICIT undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Ms MARY
Andrews Dcnison, author =. home Pictures, Pa.
Zee " orthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic poveilette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. Q. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville, Lille Liberne Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
travellers at home and abroad, etc. etc.
Tefms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
year 50; four copies one year IS; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
oethe club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Phladelpha.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annu1'
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, M. d., Professor Of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Materia Med
lea, 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, 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 given,
and the wards for clinical instructions under
the same roof
The extensive additions TO 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 full course of lee
turos 80. .SSU
Practical anatomy by the demonstraior... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once).
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 residence corner Of and l4ih SITS.
Sen 21-tf
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rINHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT


TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found AT our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hsllet Davis az Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
unequalled.
Bacon a. Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen g. Co.'S Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher S Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
mes. stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
nnty thereof.
Rosen nkrantz's word-renownsd German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness OF tone and
decaey OF touch.
We are daily expecting additional supply OF
be popular Uncbord Pianos also, per pc kei OF
Saturday from Boston, one OF L. Gilberts bee 1tliui
Boudoir or Piccolo 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
Pinno il desired
:, Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which viii 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 tm)
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted mp for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, IL will continue TO preserve the char
scter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Class.
cal, and Mathematical education. The next SEA-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraloey,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and othe
Modern Languages BY the Professor IN that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, undert the
special care and superinendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about sl90 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON. Pri...Ss..tpai.
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun.
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, N. d., Of the Patent Oaice;
Joseph Wilson, ESQ, the Land Once and Pro
fessor c. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep91-tf
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or vIRCInIA.-Th.

ii / v VT hN
" next session Of this stitution viii com
mence the Isl Of October, and end the 29Ih Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz;
/. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages; |;
3. Mathematics; a. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and Practice OF Medicine, Obstet-
rics. and Medical Jurisprudence; a. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; 5. Moral Phi
losopby, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy y. Law. Also lecinreship Of Special
Anatomy, Maleria Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demoustratorship OF Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sisiant instructor; and in the school OF law there
are two professors
The expenses exclusive of clothing. books ass1
pocket money! are as follows;
Tuition fees, say for three schools, s25
each ...................... SO 90
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants tendance. payable IN
three installments, in advance -. 90
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying room. s. each. ........ 90
Matriculaiion fee and use Of Library
and public buildings, sl5j oontn-
gent deposit, ,S10.............. rs 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and Iights,say $40 30 90
-
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets at S25 each, and dissecting fee of 8.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
s60 in the Senior class, s75.
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman OF the Faculty.
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NrEw uOIJ.E-EURNIsHINc GOODS,

IN Refrigersiors, Waier-coolers, &c.- We
have iust opened a handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and a general
assortment Of conveniences for housekeepers,
which We will sell as low as the lowest Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Rcfrigeraiors, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Far. we
have on hand land the only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article fthe kind that
can be called properly. Refrigerator. Weinvite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our es-
tablis hment the only complete in oil its parts
in the city. We will sell low as any house can
sell that does a fair business.
May 20-3ieof DONN ~ BROS
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MisteIIantnus.
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, AND MANU-
FACTURERS.
S57o IN CASH PRIZES.


VTOLUME TEN Of the " Scientific American
v commences on the 10th of September Il is
chiefly devoted TO the advancement the inter
ests Of Mechanics. Inventors, Manufacturers and
Farmers, and is edited ty men practically skilled
in The arts and sciences. Probably no other jour
nal Of the same character is so extensively circn-
lated, or so generally esteemed for its practical
ability. Nearly all the valuable patents which
issue weekly from The Patent Office are illustrated
with engravngs, and the claims OF all the patents
published regularly in its columns as they are
issued, thus making il perfect scientific and me-
chanical encyclopedia Of information upon the sub
jects Of mechanical improvements, chemistry, en-
gineerlng and the sciences generally. II is pub
lished weekly in quarto form suitable for binding
and each volume contains four hundred and six
teen pages of reading matter, several hundred en-
Cravings with full and complete index Its cir
culation on the last volume exceeded $4,000 copies
per week, and the practical receipts in one volume
are worth 10 any family much more than the sub
scription price. s3 &3 fzta
The following cash prizes are offered by the pub
fishers for the fourteen largest lists Of subscribers
sent in by the 1st Of January, 1853: $lQ0 will he
given for the largest list $75 for the second $65
for the third S55 for the fourth; $50 for the ith
$45 for the sixth $40 for the seventh; $35 for the
eighth; $50 for the ninth S25 for the tenth $40
for the eleventh; SIS for the twelfth $40 for the
thirteenth; and S5 for the fourteenth The cash
will be paid 10 The order ofthe successful compe-
titor Immediately after the first of January, 1855.
TERMS: One copy, one year, So one copy, six
months, 81 /; five copies six months. 81 ten copies
six months, S. ten copies, twelve months, SIS /;
fifteen copies, twelve months, 500 twenty copies.
twelve months, S2S in advance.
No number of subscriptions above twenty can
betaken at less than 81 40 each. Names can be
sent in at different times and from different post
Offices
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scriptons.
Letters should be directed. postpaid, to MUM
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re II
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) w. BROWNING, Merchan, 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, to his well-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.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
In the United States with such advantages as viii
enable him TO offer them 70 the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 the pur-
chasers, and, in view OF increasing his business,
be has purchased an unusual large stock OF goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style al 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 al much less
price than work made TO order.
b. Sole, agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. t.-6m. fm)
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TAKE Housekeepers am,

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are OF the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on low terms
as any other house in the city. large assort-
ment and supply always on hand: aQl
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, DC, &c. &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call.
o. s. WHIT ..ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star) t2 TgN
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Great ACCOMMODATIONS

connection Oeftccen Ue OruHge ana ANCdHdTt0
Railroad from Washington.
A t the urgent solicitation Of number Of per-
IA sons, I will, on and alier Monday, July 3,
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 night previous al p. w. Halls, near Sd
St, or at w. Lepreuxs, corner Of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
the trouble and inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times, at uniform rate Of charges.
Passage 25 cents trunks % cents no charge for
valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri-
val OF the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead Of every other line.
July elm HUGH LATHAM
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TC

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mich
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
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
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
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller; |;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those well-knowa magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and thursdays; Southern Michi
gan. A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. .aa
One of The sbove splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
o'clock D. IN every day, except Sundsys) and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, 10
Ii hours. where the Lightning Express Train VIII
he in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening amer ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
honrs.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-slx hours.
Connecting at Chicago with tine line OF low
pressure STEAMBOATS, TO all places north OF Chcsgo
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale. and there connect with iil-
nos River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line 'ol
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi Ronnng time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; 10 81. Louis, Sc hours. ertF
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, 10y steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the trav, Her and ,hipper can see at a
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and kew York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1893
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
LIP. DUNTOE, Ticket Agent
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(tUpA.-HIstory 81 Cuba, or Notes Of :

EUBA.-History Of Cuba, or Notes Of n
~ Traveller in the Tropics being a Political,
Historical, and Statistical Account Of the Island
from its discovery 10 the present time, by Matnrin
VI. Balou, price 30 and IS cents; Nofdurfsri, or
Rambles in Iceland, by Plioy Mixes. 81 Things
to be thought OF, addressed TO the Young, 20
cents The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. Dr. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq
on the Differences between Pro,estsniism aud
Popery. All the new books Of the Americas
Tract Society and Sunday School Union
GRAY h BALLANTINE,
Aug III 7lh a1esI
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N. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,

OEos National Hotel BuiLliag' Penniyivanis
AUeHNs, Washington, ID. c.
n EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on al solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remiitances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent
Bills Of Exchange and Bank Checks, on mosi
Of the principal cities OF the Union, bought and
sold al the best rates
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
soid- Apr 6-2meod