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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
NOTICE TO U. S. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUpIroR's OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
u y X

TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
u of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
uated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts, respectively. OF their
quarterly pay. II was established TO accommo-
date the contractors and meet their necessities, in
advance of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply 10 one draft per
route from each contractor for ths lrIole amount
(deducing fines, collections &c.,) of his quarterly
pay; but II has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed TO allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingn the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (or
il was never anything more) has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this office,
forced upon it the settlement Of the private ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
Il not unfrequently occurs too, that this Office is
exposed to 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 TO pass before their presentation.
II IS therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice 10 contractors and all concerned that from
and after the 1st 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, that IL is the only
one for the quarter aud the route lbothto be speci-
fed)on which il is drawn: and the signature there
tchere may De arac,, and one other acitness; ana
each assignsn: thereof should Be attested By ticc
1citnesses.
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
auditor of the Treasury for tie
Nov. 13 p. 0 Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07

@ ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ 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 Column
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: sig SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College 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 $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
ss GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College !;
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor g. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
nATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in.

II
liz ventor CDR. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community The saving effected by
the of il win be found fully IS per cent. in ev-
cry persons gas bill. II be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue 10 supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and Independent of all the fuctua-
tions of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place Of the Blush white
color of the ordinary gas light occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. As
an evidence Of its practical utility, il is now in OPP
Grafton in some Of the principal noteIs and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value II has also received the
united concentrations of the press
Hotel proprietors and storekecpers in the city OF
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves Of the economiser can obtain all fur
ther information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration OF il.
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fiiter and Plumber
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w 4. !"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
G6nfatiHnaI.
MEDICAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MEDICAL DEPARTMENTOFHA
1A den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will com.
mence on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1853
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle Of March.
K L. Bohannan, M. D.. Prof Of Obstetrics and
Diseases Of Women and Children.
u. w. Chamberlayne, M. D., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics
Martin p. Scott, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas- Bell Gibson, M. d., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy
Carter P. Johnson, M. d., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II. Tucker, M. D., Pref of Theory and
| Practice Of Medicine.
| Arthur E. Peticolas, M. d., Demonstrator OF
| Anatomy.
The study Impractical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trfing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infirmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty. at all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
structon. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence Of the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual spportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, SO. Graduation
fee, $25.
gE- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or S34 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep 29-f Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral Adv0cate-Is the cheapest and


u and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This Journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly,)
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded it will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any IN
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages four of which are new music, con-
sisting of gees, hymn tunes, chants anthems dedi-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short every
variety Of music adapted TO purposes Of religious
worship, to public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all of which will be Of practical character
and such can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical aitanments. In the editorial department
OF the Reuiew engaged, lin addition TO Mr..
Cady, The former editor) gentlemen Of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience among whom
are George F. Root, VIM. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle ofcor-
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Reviero will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The SUBJ
scripton list of this paper is larger than that
of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering it the cheapest as well as
Gt is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
shed, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation
Terms: One dollar per annatna or siz copies for
fire dollars, always in advance
ND- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of fmuslcalnews,
essays criticisms, instructions. &C., &C., all for
only one dollar! Every one feeling a particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
90 Park Row. N. Y.
Z q, {. 4
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
ynnks, Statiaatrg, &c.


COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., lIth street,
" I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets of books for societies, writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases. states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books time books, port
folios gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern
JOB printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
1H and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
sT~s BALTIMORE AND OHIOFI.

Railroad, from Baltimore to g.
Wheeling and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages TO 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 p. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
1880 miles) in Is or 10 hours, including all STOP
pages, arriving there at 2 or 3 p M next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at SiA. M. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, l79 miles,l and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning
To connect with these trains, the ears leave
Washington at A. M. and p. M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tion, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore
AT Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line which have just been completed
for this route, form a daily connexion with the
cars, and 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 70 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 Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
conn-xon at Wheeling to and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling and no charge for transfer Of passen-
gers or baggage. 4S. a v
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route0 from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, $l2. gs,l'
Tickets to be had Of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sen 21-dtfK General SUPERINTENDENT
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
BRANCH OF STATIONERS, HALL,
Nos. III and 176 Pearl street, New York.

COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
ected stocks to the trade that can be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting Of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note; cap, let
ter commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; flat cap, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-
tol, bonnet and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
Bile, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C., with an endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE 81 co.
18th 81 doors north of Penn. avenue
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. & J. Hunter,

M EDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. & j. Hunter,
lyl physicians for diseases of the chest &c)
York on the 5th Of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard totheir prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that Of being more central and easy
of access those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for nvalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition Of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an Introduction, g Notes. and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, NJ r. G. 8.
Nov l6--1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
NEW BOOKS.
DICHARD WILLIAMS. the

III Missionary; by the Rev. James Hami
ton, ID. ID.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Conven,
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower ofthe Family Book for Girls.
The Religions Of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by F. ID. Maurice.
= Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, d. d.
Parleys Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions Of the following juveniles
Guizot's Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt Marrya,t.
Celebrated Children by M. Mason.
Sandford a. Merton.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
SMisffIIanfgns.l
NrARBLE MANTLEs.-Marble works.

"ARBLE Marble works.
Nl The 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, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstons Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintes, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
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 viii endeavor
TO give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
lot -6r,, (rnl
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,
No North William Street, New York.
THIS TYPE Is now used exclusively IN

No 3 North WHiam Street, NeU York.
THIS TYPE Is now used exclusively In
i many of the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that II will do at least double the amount Of work
done by common type; while il gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost OF facing
is about IS per cent upon the tariff prices Of type.
The following journals are printed from the
copperfaced type:
New York Tribune, New York Herald, New
York Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer, New
YORK Express, Universal, City Of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post, True Democrat, Cleveland,
Ohio; New York Journal, American Messenger,
1hilds Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
rost, Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial; and
others in this country and England
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & Co,
Agents.
Eleventh street, I'd door north Pa. avenue.
Dec 10-eod. 2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
STOVES. STOvESu STOVESm
I ". NAYLOR Copper, Tin, Sheet-irOl

j. and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention Of all who are in want Of Stoves TO one
Of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, Of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove fancy Paror and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator.
adapted either~for the parIor or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest marke, prices.
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware, made Of the best materials
and workmanship An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing. Guttering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof.
fee Roaster
Sep 24-3meod Hntelligencer) (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
ARCH IT r CTS.

Office on Pennsylvania auenue 6etaceen 10Th ana
llM streets, Washington, ID. c..
DLANs, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared
and their erection superintendent
Old Buildings altered and modernized
Draughts and Specifications of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office
Hon. B. B. French, Com. Public Buildings
Captain B. s. Alexander, U. S. Army
Prof Charles G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute
DIR. William P. Johnson
Dec 3-3md (ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07

GALEI EEh OF IdE sONllED. ola i ES
WILL POSITIVELY BE PUBLISHED
wv in December, LIPrIscoTT, GRAMBo d Cos
new and complete Gasettcsr Of the United States.
Edited by T. Baldwin and ]. Thomas, M d.
With new and superb map Of the United States,
engraved on steel.
The publishers take pleasure in announcing the
completion of this, the most elaborate, compre-
hensive, and perfect Gazetteer Of the United
States that has ever issued from the press In its
preparation no considerations of expense or labor
have been allowed TO interfere with work de-
signed to be as perfect as possible in every de.
partment, and in all Of its detail. Nor have the
successive issues Of other Gazetteers, hurried
through the press to claim the marker, tempted
the publishers TO offer their book before all the
ample census fof 1S50) and other material in the
hands the editors were fully digested end accu-
rately arranged.
When the Gazetteer was first announced 800
pages, or at the most 900 were designed as the
limit of the book. But so vast was the amount Of
matter, accumulated through the personal labors
Of the editors and their assistants, as well as
through the active efforts of several thousand cor
respondents in all parts Of the United States, the
work has swelled TO near 1900 pages. The
amount Of new matter which il contains, all OF a
recent character, is very large, and in many in
stances embracing statistics and populations 10
1883. This gives it an intrinsic value over every
other work of the kind in existence.
We therefore offer our Gazetteer confidently, as
the only complete and thoroughly reliable Gaset.
teer Of the United States yet published.
As above stated, the work is now ready, and
will be published in December, 1853 Price TO
subscribers, 50 so; TO non-subscrbers, ST.
N. B. Those having subscribers for the work
will please forward their orders by the lst Of De-
LIPPINcoTT, GRAMBo s. CO.,
Dec 1S-* Publisher, Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
4 PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

E uHuersISHed respectfully Invites the
Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity to
an inspection Of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES
GAIIERS, &C., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made to order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at a price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
G. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street.
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue.
Nov 1l--eo3m nnl
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07

UTHALEY,s OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
andria at 81 A. M. and 90 p. NJ. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival Of the cars, at II
A, M, and 81 p. M
3 Office at Irving House, Washington, d. c., and
at Entwistle's Drug store. King street, Alexan-.
dria.
Jan
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENTS

Hh areef, oeftceen Louisiana and d street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
j. ceived from the north, splendid assortmen,
of China, Glass, and Eartbenware: also. marni6
cent Girandoes and Lamps Of many patterns
adapted for halls and parlors
paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, OF every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes &C., and every article for gen.
erai housekeeping kept for snle
Nov 2o--1y fm) ''.-'..'.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07

THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
i icle Of the turf agriculture, field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place. New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William 7. Porter, editor.
Oct 12*
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
/ 8ail 80aas.


ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
RI. rzzsszzzszz1 CHANGE OF HOURs.-On
u and after Thursday, January 1st,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road, agreeaby to the following arrange
ment:
A train for Wanenton and intermediate points
will 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 will leave Warrenton at quarter
past o'clock p. M, arriving in Alexandra at q
quarter before a O'clock. p. M.
A train from Culpepper G. Fl. to Alexandra and
intermediate points viii leave CuIpepper G. H. at
~ o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandria at l03
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandra at II o'clock,
p. NJ, arriving at Rapidan Station at o'clock p.
M, connecting atthis point with the stage to and
from Gordonsville. ta IN
A..daiy stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
On this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS. ~
To Gordonsvile. e....................4 "a so
10 LynchDurg... s.................. w
To Winchester. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. A 90 4
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-07
MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE Al

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
{ IN thor Of the sWide, Wide World Carl Krin
ken His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated price rs cents, gilt 81 25.
The Bow inthe Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engravings price SO so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel Of Peace, price SO
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life of the Soul from the French Of Fini
Ion and Madame Guyone, price rs cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East, by William Goodel price 81 IS;
Old Lights with New Eyes price ST. Conver-
sion: its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 25.
Christ in History. or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, d. d., price ST 25
Autobiography Of Rev. J. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price 81.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
7th straat naar Odd Eslouis Hall