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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13
New YORK, Sep.

NEW IOKh, beP. p
The Star Of the West arrived this
morning, the most important item of
news is the capture of Canton by the
rebels. She brings 400 passengers and
100000 in gold. Among the passen-
gers is Governor Davis, of Oregon,
who resigned on account of illness of his
family.
1t is rumored the annexation of the
Sandwich Islands has been finally deter
mined upon, and a consent for the ces-
sion of the islands had been sent to
Washington. IS.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13
T. G. Myers, Press t.

Resolved by VIM. Shaw, That the sell
ers of liquor in this township, as law abb
ding, order loving citizens, are respectful
ly requested to cooperate with us in the
maintenance and execution of the laws
of Ohio.
Resolved by j. Wight, That the con-
stitution of this alliance together with
the names of its officers, the proceedings
of this meeting, be published in the
.tAshland Times" and "Ohio Union"
j. q. Myers, Esq. Pres't.
J. Wight, Sec'y.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13
e-We clin the follovine from the

EaWe clip the following from the
New York Herald: Lost, yesterday,
a black morocco wallet, containing q
small sum o money. Tt belongs to a lady
with a steel clasp and India rubber
fastenings. The finder will be literally
rewarded by leaving it at Mrs, Edwards,
313 Canal-street.n We hope he will be
SO; a lady with India rubber ~fastenings
is worth calling on.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13

COCOA lady playfully complaining
of the wearing of whiskers and nous
taehes, declared, sit is one of the fash
ions 1 invariably set my face against"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13
'DEM0gRATIC TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Judgeof the Supreme Court,
-SHRPARDF NORRIS,
OF. cLEFMoNT COUNTY.
For Member Board of Public Works,
P. MILLER,
&4szs OF BUTLER COUNTY.
For Congress,
81. II. JOHNSON,
ssl For Probate Judge,
AL. CURTIS.
For CLERK of the Court,
nJ0HN SHERIDAN.
~ For Prosecuting Attorney,
JOHN s. FULTON.
For Sheriff,
Hse JOHN D. JONES.
For Auditor,
si ISAAC GATES.
For Treasurer,
sa For Commissioner,
GEORGE MCCONNELL.
FOR Infrmary Director,
81 HUGH MCGUIRE
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13
CHARLESTON, Sept. 8

Savannah papers report that over n
half of the boarding-houses in that city
are closing, owing to the prevalence OF
yellow feaver, which is on the increase.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13

A late writer in speaking about sour
krout, says, 'fit is the connecting link be-
tween damaged cabbage and picked ma
nure."
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13

When is a woman not a woman
When she is a little o
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-09-13

The steamer africa arrived here at
Z o'clock this morning.
Cotton closed in favor of buyers sales
of the week 33 900 bales fair New Or
leans
There is no new feature in flower or
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
rIyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT


IL of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co. Is
superior Eoian Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon IL Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen IL Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have and
heard IL.
Schumacher q Co.'s new Unchord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's worldrenowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delcacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gilberts boo atiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
men Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this CITY, at
manufacturers prices, with a warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
OF Jonas Chickering, which will 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 (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

y 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 Lake Erie in connec-
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York ia
| 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-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
! Empire Ste, ]. Wilson, Commander leaves
Buffalo Monday and Thursdays; Southern Micb-
gan, A. ID. 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 al
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundays,) and
run direct through 10 Monroe without landing, in
Ii hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO 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, eigh,
hours, Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with hne line oil low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with I-
nois 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
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
OF the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 3s
hours; TO St. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Eric.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that other line enter the lists COM
petitors
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping at any point the
route and resumng 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.
For any further information, through tickets or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner of Qey street, New York, TO
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
MEDT CAL 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, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM p. johnson, M D., Professor Of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. d.. Professor of Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May M. d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medsine.
Robert King Stone, M. d. Professor of hiicros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, NJ d., Professor Of Cheluis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosec,or and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of prac. .ical
anatomy 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
*, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for a full course of lec-
lures is. ........s.. s...................S9 500
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. :. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once)....... S
Graduating expenses. s....................... 25
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, MD,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of F and 14th SITS.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-Then next

" session OF this institution VIII open the lst OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: J. ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; q, natural philosophy, IN neralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, medici :e; Z, COM
parative anatomy, physiology and surgery; ), mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po.
litical economy =, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools oil an
cient languages, modern languages and mathe-
matics have each an assistant instructor; and IN
the sc.ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S25 each SIS 90
Boarding including Diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instaments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each ...................... 90
(Rens without the precints, something
more)
Matrculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40. ...................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 30 90
s25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at s25 each, and dissectng fee of IS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50; in
senior class, s75
Sep 21--tf Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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Ian 17-tf
GENCY AT WASHINGTON ON,--To

A GENCY AT WASHINGT ITO
IA Claimants.-FRANCIS A DICKINS con-
linues 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 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 confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haltpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, hafpay, 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
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ices which may require the aid of an agent 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. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been 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 2S-1yd (m) t3
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MistAIameGMs.
H X
Of DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
by tho Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, DC.

NNHIS important work is now in press, the first
u volume of which will be issued early in @
autumn Of 1854
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according to his views Of completeness
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 it will prove acceptable to all, viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmindful of the
earnest desire of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
yious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tf*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematlcsl

GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
AS the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
bian College, il will continue 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: 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 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 $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College !;
Col J. 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. c. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Seps1-u
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
MisraIIama0ns.
yTIRGINIA.-At Circuit Court he'll

VTIRCHNIA.-At Circuit Court held for
the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. d.
1854:
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased VIM. Jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine, trustees of the Gfeld Church, defendants.
On the motion Of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing TO the court, is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, late of the city
Of Petersburg in the State OF Virginia, do appear
before the Judge of the circuit court of the city
aforesaid on the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend TO their interest in this
suit; and that copy Of the above order be pub
lished for three months in some newspaper of the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively
The object of this suit is TO recover the estate,
consisting of Two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of properly Of Jones
Mitchell deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Teste
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, D. c.
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CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--Thc pub

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthc American Revo-
luton" published for fifty-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 first of series OF original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights fthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about 10 be
commenced. II 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 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. 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 se-
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville Lille Lilbernc, 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 50; two copies one
year SO four copies one year $5; 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.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No III Chestnut st Philadelphia
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
rT,o SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

II the House OF Representatives.-Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
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 10 do, either for
the press of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent TO the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
municatons addressed to p. b. T., al Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
has received Godey's La.

HILLINGTON has received Godey's La
y dy's Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lever.
Bride of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett.
Virginia and Madalene, by Mrs. Southwo,th.
The Star Chamber, Historical Romance, by
Ainsworth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps of the Seat of War in
the East.
Yankee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SHILLINGTONS
Bookstore, odeon Building, cor. Al street,
MAY 25-3tif and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
DLAIN FACTs.-We have, this day, re-

DLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day, re-
i ceived four Pianos from the lar-famed es-
tablishment Of Hallet Davis & Co, Boston.
These, in addition 10 our stocks of New York and
Baltimore Pianos make our assortment the
largest and most varied offered in this city.
We beg leave 10 assure our friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, good endorsed
notes at g. 6, or months. We guaranty every
Piano to be of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect
All pei sons in want Of good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN F. ELLIS
Penn av., between 9th and 10th SITS.
11-Sf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In


NOR LEASE.-The National Theatre In
II the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea.
son, or for term OF years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
merorious attraction can I'll II.
With tho alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members
the rent. All surplus to be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing to II all the profits. Every letter received wili
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
ito the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
2i2 Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
WAsHInaron. Mnreh IA. 1854.

MRS. COwDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
INl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowdcn Clarke, author OF "The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Teggs Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures on tho True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N. Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID ]. STEER, Merchant Tailor, rs now open.
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at.
tention Of Members Of Congress, strangers, aud
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGenileman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taiors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
EB- No, 4 Washington Place, Seventh street
May l4--3tii
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
OUR PARISH. OR ANNALS OF PAS

tor and People. The Pastors Family
Partisan Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev Y. III. Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Gnido and julius, or Sin and the Propitiato'
exhibited in the true conservation Of the Sceptie
Sod Time and Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well book for the young, by DR.. Tweede.
Egypt past ard present, by JOSEPH r. ihomp-
son. -,
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar,
and Scripture Readings on Genesis, by Dr. Cum
mings. For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.