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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-16
DATENT GAS REGULATOR -Tn. q

IL ventor Or. Kddcr) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks Of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use of il will be found fully IS per cent in ey
cry persons gas bill. Il can be so adjusted a. 10
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted the
Regulator will continue TO supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention. and independent Of all the luctua-
tons 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 notels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony TO its value. II has also received the
united commentators Of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city OF
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS TO avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain all fur
Their information by calling the subscriber, who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration Of il. aI
EDWARD M BOTELER,
Practical Cas- Filter and Plumber
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets
Sep 22-2aw3w.
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D w. BROWNING, merchant TAILOR

Il :. under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect.
iuiy call the attention Of citizens and strangers
yyisiting Washington 10 his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, 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 n. will
enable him 10 offer them TO the public on such
terms as VIII give entire satisfaction 10 the mr.
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business.
ne mas purchased an unusual large stock of goods.
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
AN ne asks is call before You purchase else
Where, and ne will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A sui, Of c othes
can be made pin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. - -
superior Ready-m ade 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 nj much less
price than work made TO order.
N b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15-6m. m)
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NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUpIToR's OFFICE PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
NofeuLer1 1872
HAS BEENLONG THE PRA(

TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively, of their
quarterly pay. Ii was established 10 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 TO draft per
route from each contractor for the tchos amount
(deducting 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
ing in the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
Ter. privilege conceded for accommodation flor
il was never anything more) has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon il 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.
II not unfrequently occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed 10 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 to contractors, and all concerned that from
AID after the LIST 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 II is tie only
for the quarter and the route doth TO be speci-
hed) on which il is drawn: and the signature there
10 should be atteied by thu postmaster at tie place
rotsrs 1t may b Araicn and other 1citness; and
Zach assignmen: thereof should Be attcsted by ttco
fDnHeSseS.
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
AHdtor ofthe Treasury for the
Nov. 10. p. o Department.
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral AdyOcate-Is The cheanest 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 II 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-
slstng OF gees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi-
cation and hoyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety OF music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, TO public occasions and 10 the home cir
Gle; all of which will be of a practical character
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the Revieac are engaged, lin addition TO Mr.
Cady, the former editorD gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George +. Root, VIM. B. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReUteV will also be a regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrption 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
lit is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
ished must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms One dollar per AMMAN, or sic copies for
flee dollars always in advance. -
~ The music alone in volume would cost
over hye dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of muscalnews
essays, criticisms, instructions. &C., &c. all for
only one dollar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt oftwo letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
80 Park Row, N. Y.
Dec 16-3t
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G0nfati0naI.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Nl 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 conferring degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
H. L. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne M. d., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin 2. Scott, NJ 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.. Demonstrators OF
Anatomy.
The study practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triHing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the coll
lege infirmary and Richmond amshouse. The in
.frmary under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty. is al all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
siructlon. 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 opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, SIS. Professors
fees, Sl0O Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, S25.
Ny- The price Of board, including fuel lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or S3I per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep 29-tf Dean Of the Faculty.
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, Hall.
Nos. ia and 176 Pearl street, Mem York.
ROyyNI. ey m Imnor+ars

COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
lected stocksto the trade that 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; fiat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated Bris-
toll 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-ly* fm)
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CARD.-Drs. r. s j. Hunter,

IXl physicians for diseases Of the chest 6sc.)
beg to announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 9Th of December next or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being central and easy
Of access TO 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 nvalds on the southern
coast. ftE8 t% Il
DR.. 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 Scudamores work on Inha-
lation, with an Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter, M. r. C. S.
Nov 16-1y (m)
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8aahs, Statiaatrp, Ct.
BOVINE 8 co., IIth street,

~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue i'm
porers and manufacturers, offer al low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
cheap
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
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
rety. Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
JOB printing executed at low rates Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL
J. TIA and 176 Pearl street New York.
K Nov 5-tf
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TisfeIIaafgas.


lNl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, 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 Headsione Slabs Eastern
Marble for window sills, intels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 rs per barrel
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 will endeavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On ST., bet. 18th and 18th,
Oct Q-6rp frnl
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-16
NEW BOOKS.
ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the PatagoniaI

III Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil
ton, d. D.
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. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, ID. ID.
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. als
Evenings at Home. aAa
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt
Celebrated Children by M. Mason.
Sanford IL Merton.
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL Hh street. near Odd-Felows' Hail.
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- ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue 10 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 a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment. s.r
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
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-
lessor G. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-n
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-16
CHINA, GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

I'm street. 6ef1ceeH Louisiana dDeHHs ana ~ street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
i ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif-
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.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
G. s. WHITTLESEY, 7h street.
Nov 20-1y (m)
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COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs.
No. 8 North William Street, Netc York.
TTyHIS TYPE IL now used excyusivaI,,


u many Of the largest newspaper and genera
printing Offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that il 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
copper faced 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, Amepcan Messenger
Childs Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post, Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial and
others in this country and England
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE s. Co,
-, Agents.
Eleventh street, I'd door north Pa. avenue.
Dec l0-eod. 2w
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8ail 4aaas.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
Ef.ryzsE.ssszszs1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

and after Thursday, January Isl,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeaby to the following arrange
ment: ts
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 O'Clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenion
at Ii O'Clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at quarter
past o'clock p. M. arriving in Alexandria at a
quarter before O'Clock p. M
train from Culpepper G. II. 10 Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper c. H. at
"a O'Clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandria at 10A
O'Clock A. M. s
Returning will leave Alexandra at II o'clock,
Z. M, arriving at Rapdan Station at O'clock p.
NJ connecting at this point with the stage 10 and
from GoEdonsville.
A..daily stage is running between Gordonsve
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsville. Observation-Disclosures so p
10 Staunton so
To Lynchburg. $3.50. 90
10 winchester. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Per order: w. B. BROCKETT
Oct 5-tf Agent.
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Misfellanfans.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

n A Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge
published monthly by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York. tts.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent 6y Mail to any part Of The United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession will fndin the Pro
Plies JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, my cents a uolums.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in con post
office stamps, or bills, at the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 be sent should be
plainly soritten. Address, postage paid
4@t E ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
q, &sa- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
SALE. Single copies 10 cents each, 10 be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-16
STOVES, STOVES,! STOVES,!
IN Y. NAYLOR, Copper, Tin, Shect-iro

II NAHLOH, copper, IN, Sn6et-IrOn
J. and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
syivania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention of all who are in want of Stoves 10 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 parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market 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 Winstons Improved Patent COT.
fee Rooster
Sep 24-3meod Qntelligencer) (m)
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THE PEoPLE,s PATENT oFFIcE

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to commune
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rea-
tive TO patents or inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned acithoat charge, either per-
sonally at his office, by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary 10 secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well if the party were
present All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries For
patents in the United States. model of the nven.
ton is always necessary. In size it should moi
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, sc.
No, 80 Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-*
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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, NJ 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, M. d., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Clients
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 are given,
| and the wards for clinical instructions are under
| the same roof
| The extensive additions TO the buildings since
asst session, Tor the accommodation Of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
| medical and surgical clinic.
| The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
| Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.......1 10
Manufacturing fee payable only once). .......
| 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 18th SIS.
Sep Gift
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE

II HCsPNCshNHfy
Il citizens Of Washington and its vicinity 10
an inspection of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &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 price
equally as low as charged elsewhere
G.. Bremen,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side three doors north Penn. avenue
Nov l1-eo3m. (m)