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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-14

deem properto superintend The operalinns Of
said railroad, unltl the same shall be dlspo-
sed Of according 10 law.
YouwiIl, therefore, regard the railroad
and aPPendages, lately claimed by your Co.,
as in The possession of the Commonwealth,
and give place 10 the person or persons ap.
pointed by me, under the authority of said
Acl, 10 superinlend The operations Of the
road, for the time being. so -
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-14

The steamer Asia sunk at ST. Louis on
the lsi inst, by tho icc'
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-14

LEGIsLATIyE.-A bill is now before the
Ohio Legislature to punish FOR The adullera-
linn nf IionovS frha C,oJs aTo,,rs,rJ eays.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
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.
Wm.P Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. d., Professor Of Materia Med
lea, 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 Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. d., Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, NJ d., Professor Of Chemis-
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 the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions to the buildings since
ast session, for the accommodation Of the
X, viii greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures is.. is....................... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator....... 10
Martriculsting fee payable only once)........ 5
Graduating expenses. s....................... 20
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 and 14th SITS.
Sen 2l--tf
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/ LExANDRIA BoARDING-sCHoo1

~ The Thirty-frst Annual Session of this In
stitution will commence the Cd 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
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
a good librsry, large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa-
tory, with good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughtons circle, &c; meteorological observa,
tory, and chemical laboratory in which the adj
yanced students tre exercised in various chem-
cal manipulations 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 10 about six
ty; and in order 10 secure precision in their vari
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss Of time from want
of necessary assistance, fire experienced teachers,
dncluding the subscribers,) 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 at all other times when
needed. In addition to these are the teacher of
modern languages and the teacher Of drawing,
who give instruction TO classes at stated periods.
A full course of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred 10 all 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- 2eth, 1854.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
/ cENCY AT wAsHINGroN-ro

~ Claimants. 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 10 pre-
empiion 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 United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees, whether for commutaiion, halfpay, or
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 the public Of.
ces which may require the aid Of agent or aitor.
ney. His charges win be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dickins 10 known TO most ofthose who
have boyn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. 4teg
His offce is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2s-lyd {m)
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H
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
by tho Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, 6c.

VNHIS 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
lsh in 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 10 prepare
his work according 10 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 It will prove acceptable to all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume bSfore any
more are published
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 10 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 at 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 oh.
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON ~ WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington St, Boston.
Mar i5-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
y W. BRwNING, Merchant Tailor,


under the United States Hotel, having en-
Iarged and improved his store, would nowrespcct'
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his wei-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles oi
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 vii
enable him 10 offer them TO the public on such
terus as will give entire satisfaction, 10 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 viii convince you that you vii
save your money by so doing A suit of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade Clothing.
have on hand a 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 viii be sold al much less
price than work made TO order
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. l5--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTED!

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY 56 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Route from. the Low~
TIME FROM oug oaIozao M 4aso Only 20 HOURS,
/ ~ The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, q. M, an6
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 20 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, q. m, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m, take the at Alton Saturday
cepted) AT p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest. - t't
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carnville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hllsboro, Waverly,
Danvifle, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
NR- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had at the Offices the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, 81. Louis.
VA 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 Island railroads.
F. HEATING. Supf O. AZ M r r
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JTJsT RECETvE

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
II. under the United States Hotel, would re.
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassmeres, and Vestings, Of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared to have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
"Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing to 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
4. 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. .$3 so to SO
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......$2 so to SO
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 articlessuch gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &C.
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

UtAt ttssiuu vi tnfr IuskttuthOu VIII
commence on the I'd Wednesday Of October,
oct 11th,) and will continue until the 4th Of July
following The course of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction,
including a course on the Evidences Of Christani-
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
OF the Professor OF Moral Philosophy. There Is
Law School connected with the College. Inc
total expense for session varies from szSo TO
$500. Fe must be paid in advance. The pres
ence of the students at the opening Of the session
is highly important.
dressing. postpaid, Benz. s. EwELI, or Judge
Gro. z. SclARBUReH, Williamsburg.
The following is a list OF the Faculty, VIE
Beni. 9. Ewell, President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten. d. D., Professor of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy
Morgan :, Smead, Phi DIR. Professor Of Lam
gusges.
Henry A Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G T. scsrburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
no. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of Mathematics
Ang 10--leowlSlaw1O
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TV

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO, AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
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
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, 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,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, ]: T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
one of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 9
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundayso and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing in
ID hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fne line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with llli-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar 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
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
ofthe Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 80
hours to St. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at q
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
petitors.
Passengers iicketed 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 Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo. m
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. ls3
Broadway corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN f. PORTER, General Agent, or
LIP. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHoo1--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-
ban College, il will continue 70 preserve the char
acter OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, CLASH
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 viii
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry Geology, and Minerslogy,
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 superiniendence 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 $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 ofice;
Joseph Wilson, Eco, of the Land Office and Pro
fessor O. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep11-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07

C ENERAL ACENCY.-Tbe undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extrs pay, and srrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, viii be on M near 18th
rfreet. 1H
H1 rJ RErERENcxs.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Seeystasy of the Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Cs~-
mon ConneiL
Gen. John M. McCslls, Attorney al Lav
James II. Csustin, esq.
w. @. Reddsll, Sfdss Dsparmerf.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR
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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers Of
Wall street, TO raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Hornce Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes aE
fording opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from 500 TO
10 sl60. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free Of postage.
Sept 21-d3m
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OCorr,s MEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year OS34) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia wesklies. Among the new
features will be a and brilliant series Of org-
nal romances by George Lppsrd, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton published for ffy-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-
tons. The first of series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about TO be
commenced. IL will be 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 to furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denson, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. @. 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
Cairvile, 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 81 two copies one
year So four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up Of the club, $40 (;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
| Of the club, $40.
| Add-css A. SCOTT, Publisher,
| No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.