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G. RIDGELY, Apothecary and Chem

A G. RIDGELY. Apothecary and Chem
N. list, First Ward, Pennsylvania avenue near
the Seven Buildings, between 10th and goth
streets, has the pleasure TO inform his friends and
the citizens Of this ward that the reftting of his
store is now completed, and his arrangements for
business are all made. The interruptions una
voidably attending the late improvements being
ended he is now prepared to devote his whole at
tention 10 his friends and customers at all hours,
both night and day. Medicines Of the best quality
alone are dispensed, and the utmost care and at
tenton given to physicians prescriptions.
Fresh Blue Lick, Congress, and Bedford water
on hand. Apr 7-eo3t
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The Great Piano and Music Establishment
HORACE WATERS,

No. 333 Broadaray, NeD York.
TIME best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
/ deons.-T. Gilbert " Co.'s Worlds Fair Pre-
MUM Pianos, with or without the .Holian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
of these instruments is too well known to need
further commentator. Gilberts Boudoir Pianos,
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Halet &
Cumston's Pianos, of the old established firm Of
Hallet a. Co. Mr.. W., being sole agent for all the
above Pianos can offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waters's Pianos, manufactured
expressyator him, having great power of tone and
elasticity oftouch 333 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, af
fording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
Prices from $50 10 s175. Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELoDEONS.
/, Goodman & Baldwin's Patent Organ Melodeons,
with taco hanks Of keys--a sweet and powerful in
s,rument. Prices from SIS TO 5000 s. d. SS H.
W. Smiths celebrated Meodeons, Martins unri-
called Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutnas, Violins,
Brass Instruments. &c, &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Meodeons at factory prices. 12l
per cent discount TO clergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the proaucts of the great
masters Of both The American and European con
tinents and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication of the choice and popular
pieces of the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
ers of Seminaries wishing 10 purchase any music
published, or make arrangements for continued
supplies Of Mr.. Waerss new issues, will find il TO
their interest to call or forward their orders Mu-
sic sent 10 any part Of the Union Canadas, post
age free.
Apr 1-d3m HORACE WATERS:
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EDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book-Binder,
E Potomac Hall, corner Of Eleventh-street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, D. c.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcErT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records little care has been taken to preserve pa
rental likenesses. Hetakos this method 10 inform
his friends and those desirous Of perpetuatng per-
nesses can be inlaid on the inside covers Of fami-
y bibles, or keepsakes, speci-
mems of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter. wlnchwill be promptly
attended TO.
Mar l3-meod (ml
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XXIATCHEs! WATCHEs!-J. Y. savage,

w No 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
T. F-Cooper's Duplex, M. j. Tobias tS Cos, r.
Il G. Beesleys, Joseph johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &c. varying in price from SIS or
$loo. Gold Lepines, four holes jewellcd, S25;
Detached Levers thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full llJewelled English Gold Levers from S50to $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully se-
lected by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, | warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for 50,
$3 and 81. Pens without cases. rs cents, ST. so,
So and S3 Sent TO all parts ofthe country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for so cents. Dec 17>-1v
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NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, That l

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That 1
IN have lost Land Warrant Certificate tor
1b0 acres, No. rs, ,222 H. favor Of Neri d. Smith,
Loyd B. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin.
Yost Smith and Rosan Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram M. Smith deceased, Of company II, Sth
United States Infantry, (Mexican war )and which
said certificate was assigned TO the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
az Co., of Baltimore, on the 18th October 1858, di-
rected to William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
d. c., and was never received. 1t is my intention
TO apply for duplicate OF this warrant to the COM
missioner ofpeusions.
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
January 2ith, 1854. Jan rs
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EsoFUNIvERsALHI HISTORY,

prom The Creation of the World to the Present
Time. Translated IRON the German Of DIR. George
Weber, Professor and Director ofthe High School
Of Hedelberr by Dr. NJ Behr, Professor Of Ger
man Literature in Winchester College. Revised
and corrected, with the addition Of A History OF
the United States Of America by francls Bowen
A M. Afford Professor Of Natural Religion, Mo-
raj Philosophy, and Civil Poty in Harvard Col
lcge. Third edition Just received and for sale
AT The corner of 1l,h street and Pennsylvania av-
Mar % r. FARNHAM.
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TAKE NOTiCE.-The subscriber has now

HNAkE NOTICE E.-The subscriber has now
i on hand very good assortment of Fine Gold
Watches; rich and fashionable Jewelry; pure
Silver Ware, &c, &c, that he is anxious to dis.
pose of before his New Stock arrives, and will
therefore offer great inducements lin the way OF
Low Prices to those who are in want Of such
goods. He will therefore sell all kinds of fine
goods at from 10 TO 25 per cent. below the usual
prices asked elsewhere in this section Of the
country. He solicits an early call at his store on
Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets. Sign
ofthe Large Spread Eagle. H. 0. HOOD.
Mar IL
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IIlHE MOST COMPLETES ASSORTMENT

ii
i of Pianos in this city be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet Davis & Co.'S
superior Eoan Pianos which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen & Co.'S Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard it.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord 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 world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Glbert's beautiful
Boudoir or Pccolo Pianos
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assert.
ment of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, a,
manufacturers prices, with 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.
Tan OFF fm)
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MODERN LANGUAGES.--D. +. Groux,
lVH a native of France, te,cner of Modern Ian
guages especially French. Spanish, and German.
,rranslations made with correctness and punctu-
ality Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
& alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side between 9Th
and 7th streets opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sen 2l--tlu
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oFVIRGINIA.-The next.

" session of thrs institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l, ancieut languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; a, natural philosophy, ,mineralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 8. medicine; 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po-
|. liiical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, or
pocket-moneyO are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at $25 each. S75 90
Boarding. including Diet room-furnture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, 50
each ..................... W
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matrculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40 ....................... 25 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
s25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each, and dissecting fee of SIS.
The fee in the Immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
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Feb 24-td
yENO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of Representatiyes.-Age gentle

III the HOUSE OF ReprcSeHtatlVes.-Ag gentlc-
man who has had twenty years experience as a
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 TO do, either for
the press or Of any othec description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
muncations addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs Wards,
corner of49 street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb 2-tf
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TDWARD G. DYER, Importer of Cigars
IL and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received from his agent in Havana, 100000
"Washington Club" "Prefata" and "El Siglo XIX
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton of dealers and Others Jan 31--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-13

IENTRAL ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC,
~ from the Valley Of the Mississippi to Calilor-
MIA: Journal of the Expedition Of E. F. Beae,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs in California, and
Gwinn Harris Heap, from Missouri to California
in 1853 bv Gwinn Harris Heap.
The Wintor Lodge, or Vow -Fulflled. an his
torical novel. the sequel TO Simon K Kenton, by
James Weir.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 11th street and Penn. avenue.
Nor /. +
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CARRIAGES! Carriagcs.--The Subscri-
~ Der has on hand an extensive assortment OF
coaches, rockaways, barouches, and buggies OF
the newest and most splendid Styles which, for
workmanship and price he defes competition.
Persons requiring any articles in his line may
with confidence make purchases at his establish
ment, as he warrants every article of his manufac
ture.
On hand several secondhand carriages, which
will be sold at very low prices.
Corner Pennsylvania svenue and A street
Dec 17--3md ml
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nIGGLEs 8 LAKEMAN, Merchant

IGGLES & LAkEM A N, Merchant
II, Tailors and Clothiers. have just returned
from New York with large assortment of sea-
sonable merchant tailors spring goods, TO which
they would call the attention of their customers
and the psSiic generally, part of which has been
selected with particular reference TO boys and
youths clothing, which they VIII manufacture
largely and make TO order of the latest styles.
We have also on hand well-seected stock OF
gentlemen's furnishing goods, all of which will be
sold at the lowest prices.
Mar 12-6eodif
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9gfnfifs aaa gan 0fffts.
vTyHE UNDERSIGNED Is AGENT FOR

TIME UNDERSIGNED IS AGENT FOR
IL renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots or othefsproperty. Non-residents and
those who may choose 10 employ him will find il
greatly 10 their advantage TO do so, he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him 10 keep property in order at a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted TO him. Not wishing TO trouble
the public with long list of references, ! shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom ! daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq, --..-.-..-
Thomas Biagden, esd, :
Capt. Wm. A. L. Maddox, U. s. M,
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on III street, between sth and 9th streets,
north Of the ten Office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4-eot
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J. p. DICKINSON,

WASHINGTON, D. C.
(Late Eaam,aer Of Claims IN the Pension O6fce,)
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c
REFERENCES: Hon. r. M. T. Hunter, u s. Sen
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington
Hon. JAS E. Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner of Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from l7o(
TO lSl0 the original Of which were burnt in 1914
]. p. D.
Dec 21-6meod
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OF THE UNITED

VI States.-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view Of the pressnt condition, industry, and
resources Of the American Conlederacy, embrac-
ing also important typographical and historical In
formation from recent and original resources to-
gether with the results of the census of $780, and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and J. Thomas, ID. ID.
". B.-This work contains al least ten thousand
names OF places not found in any other book OF
the kind and presents a large amount of new and
valuable matter unaltainable in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent characters and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
tion TO 1853. obtained since the census was taken.
This gives il inestimabe value over every other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at X. FAkNHAMS,
Corner Of l1th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
ian 25--tf
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MisffIIaneHna
TLEGANT EURNITURE-The un

~ hc uAiuCA
III signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and The public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock Of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city Of Washington, of every de.
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and ne.
cesstles Of all classes Of purchasers. The work
manship will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms. and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement to an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction to all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire to possess themselves of so desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT 6C CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 24-d1y
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Co-pARTNERsHIP HAVING BEEN

A CO-PARTNERSHIP HAVING BEEN
~ formed on the 1st instant by the subscribers
for the purpose of conducting the Tailoring busi-
ness in all its various branches IN this city, they
respectfully invite all who wish 10 purchase or
have made Coats, Vests, or Pantaloons Of the
newest and most fashionable style to call at their
place of business in Moilts building, east side OF
Al street, and near Pennsylvania avenue, pledgng
themselves to strive earnestly, and they doubt not
successfully. 10 gratfy the taste of the most fas-
tidious. j. r. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
Feb 15-d1w&eo3w Late of New York.
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ORTIZ AROLINA NA.--Historica al
In Sketches of North Carolina, from 1884 10
1851, compiled from Original Records, Official
Documents, and Traditional Statements, with
Biographical Sketches of her Distinguished States
men, Jurists, Lawyers Soldiers, Divines, &C., by
John II. Wheeler, late Treasurer of the State.
Illustrated with EnRravings.
For sale at TAYLOR 81 MAURYS,
Mar % Bookstore, near 9th street.
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MisrfIIaMkGMs.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
trrr-r-=z, NEW ARRANGEMENT

A&A2 2.sf6e---S7syOn and after Monday, April 3,
1854, daily mail trains will be run this road,
agreeably TO the following arrangement:
A train from Alexandria 10 GordonsviIle and
intermediate stations will leave the depot corner
Of Duke and Henry streets, at u O'clock, a. M,
riying at Gordonsville at III o'clock connecting
at that point with the trains the Virginia Cen
tral road 10 Richmond, Charlottesville, and Staun
ton, thus allowing passengers to pass over that
road without delay
A train from Gordonsville TO Alexandria and in
termediate stations will leave GorGonsve at
quarter before IL O'clock the arrival of the cars
on the Virginia Central road arriving at Alexan-
dria at a quarter before a O'Clock, thus allowing
ample time to connect with the train leaving
Washington for the north.
A tram from Alexandria to Warrenton and in
termediate stations will leave Alexandra daily
Sundays excepted) at q quarter before o'clock,
p. M, arriving at Warrenton at ~ o'clock, p. m.
On Sundays will leave at "a O'clock, a. M.
A train from Warrenton TO Alexandra and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
days excepted) at quarter past o'clock, a. m,
arriving in Alexandra at 10 o'clock, a. M,
On Sunday will leave at Ia o'clock, p. m.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Warrenton .......................S1 rs
Gordonsville. Observation-Disclosures 3 90
Charottesvilie. ........ ....... s 10
Staunton ..'.............. Az
FLynchburg.... ...................... b 70
NLuriy ................-..... 20
*New Market et....................5 90
xPassengers for Lynchburg, Luray, and New
Market will take the train leaving Alexandra al
II o'clock, a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays.
Freight trains are running daily, Sunday ex-
cepted Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Apr eff Agent.
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II IFE AND ADVENTURES Of a Country
j 4 Merchant, a Narrative of his Exploits at
Home, during his Travels, and in the Cities, de-
signed TO amuse and instruct, by ]. b. Jones,
author of Wild Western Scenes, &c
Trials and Confessions Of an American House.
keeper.
Just received and for'sae at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM.
Corner of llth street and Penn. avenue
/. Mar 80
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4 MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO

A MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO.
IN taries Public, comprising Summary Of the
Laws Of Bills Of Exchange andof Promissory Notes,
both in Europe and the United States; Checks on
Bankers, and Sight Bills, with approved Forms
Of Protest, and references to Important Legal De-
cisions. Adapted for the use of Notaries Public
and Bank Officers by Bernard Rocker, A. NJ, OF
the Boston Bar.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS,
Mar II Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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NOR THE SPRING TRADE.-stevens

TOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevens
II Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ele-
CANT and seasonable goods, just imported and oil
the newest and most elegant styles. Our assort-
ment of Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Periumery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes ndqualities. The
system Of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us. will insure 10 our customers the certainty OF
making their purchases from us at the lowest
nr;cas STEVENS'S
Mari Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,

M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,
Office National Hotel Building Penniyluania
Avenae Washington, d. C.
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
~ Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin. K.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent
Bills Of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. Apr 6-2meod
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misfflIaMeGms.

EOR RENT, the Commodious Dwelling
JIG House, recently repaired, opposite to City
Post Office, lately ,enanted by his excelency, Mr.
CaryaiIo, Apply to S. C. BARNEY,
Mar 27-eotf z, between 9th and 7lh ST.