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wv No. 92 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Coopers Duplex, M. J. Tobias ~ Co.'S, R.
g. G. Beesley's Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from SIS or
SlOO Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25;
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lectsd by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, | can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, Of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for 50,
SO and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, ST. SO,
% and SO. Sent TO all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for so cents. Dec 17-lv
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rhe Great piano and Music r Establlshment
HORACE WATERS,
o. 333 Broad,cay, Ne,o Torj

No. 333 BToddrdy, Ne,c York.
TNHE best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
deons.-T. Gilbert q Co.'S Worlds Fair Pre-
MUM Pianos, with or without the Eolian and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
ofthese instruments is too well known 10 need
further commendation. Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos,
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Hallet Il
Cumston's Pianos, of the old established firm of
Hallet & Co. MIR. W., being sole agent for all the
above Pianos, can offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waterss Pianos, manufactured
expressly for him, having great power oftone and
elasticity oftouch. 333 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, af.
fording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos nj great bargains.
Prices from $50 TO Sl75 Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELoDEONS.
Goodman g. Badwin's Patent Organ Melodeons,
with t,co hanks of keys--a sweet and powerful in
strument. Prices from SIS TO 5000. s. ID. S II.
w Smiths celebrated Melodeons, Martins utui-
called Guitars Browns Harps, Flutinas, Violns,
Brass Instruments, &C.. &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Melodeons at factory prices. 10!
per cent. discount 10 cergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the prooucts OF the great
masters of both the American and European con
tnents, 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.. Waierss new issues, will find il 10
their interest 10 call or forward their orders. Mu-
sic sent to any part Of the Union or Canadas post.
age free.
Apr 1--d3m HORACE WATERS.
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y w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington to his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, 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 as will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO 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.
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
ma6e 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 at much less
price than work made to order.
NJ B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
for the District
Oct. I5-6m. (Eo
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GSmfati0naI.
HEDICAI DEPARTMENT oF HAMP-

INl 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 1st of the ensuing March
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
r. 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 p. Scott, M. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
chas. Bell Gibson, M. B., Prof of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p. Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker, M. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstrators OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The I'M
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical In
s,ruction. 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.
ExPENsEs-Matriculation fee, S. Professors
fees, $780, Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, $25.
lay- The price Of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually SO or $3i per
week DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
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R. FARNHAM.
II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
IN House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone
Published and for sale by

II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
II, House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone,
Published and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE II CO.,
Eleventh street, two doors north of Pa, av,
Branch of Stationer's Hall, l74 and 176 Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov 20.
The above contains all the information nsces
sary to enable the merchant or shpmaster TO
transact any branch of custom-house business
with ease and despatch, an alphabetical tariff, the
manner of passing entries, current forms OF oaths,
permits, bonds, entries, &C., &c. i has evidently
been prepared with great deal OF care, and VIII
be found very useful 10 the officers OF the revenue
and custom house throughout the country, as weil
as the merchant and shipmaster.
From the Washington Sentinel, Feb l.
We are indebted TO Collins, Bovine " Co. for
COPY Of 'Cones Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide" containing rules and routine OF
business in entering and clearing vessels, the man.
ner Of passing import, export, and transport en-.
tries, the forms of business in the different de-
partrnents of customs, detailed account of the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers Offices and correct forms OF entries,
oaths orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted 10 the wants
Of the mercantile public, and il is said TO be the
best book of the sort ever offered TO the public.
Feb 19--1w @
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U,AKE NorICE.-The subscriber has now

TAKE NOTICE.-The subscriber has now
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 tho 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 solicts early call at his store on
Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets. Sign
ofthe Large Spread Eagle. II: Q. HOOD.
Mar IL
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
TAKE NoTICE.-Housekeepers and

AXE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the. city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps, 4.
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases. .
Earhenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &C., &c.
Goods sent to any part Of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
o. S. WHIT ,.ESEY.
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
i. Mar 16 (Star)
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IlHE MOST CoMPLETE AssORTMEN'

THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
i of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet Davis d Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen IL 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 81 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
Rosenkrantzs world-renowned German Pianos
considered unsurpassed for sweetness ofto 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. Gberts beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos 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. aa
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand
HILBUS IL HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (m)
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UNIVERSITY oFVIRGINIA.-The next

II I ucXt
" session of this institution will open the lst OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools
viz: l, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
g. mathematics A., natural philosophy. mineralngy.
and geology; 5, chemistry; g, medicine; 2, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric and bellies etres, and po-
li,ica 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, mot including clothing, books, or
pocke1 money! are as follows
Tuition fee, say three schools at $25 each.S SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ....... 120 90
Room rent two occupying room, 80
each .......... .s w
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matrculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit. SO .................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
sa5s 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 $50; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received in this office
until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
o'clock, p. M, for grading and gravelling so much
Of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled, as may be directed by the Commission
er of Public Buildings.
The work is 10 be OF the best character, and to
be done to the acceptance of the Commissioners,
or such person as he may appoint to inspect il;
and all that is 10 be done, must be done by the
lst day Of October next.
The gravelling must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre Of the street, tapering of
gradually 10 six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
curity will be required for the faithful perform
ance of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioners shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings
Eeh ol-td
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

t Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital 100000
David L. Miller, president; John W. Horner, Sec
retary. This company has declared dividend OF
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853 Pamphlets explaining rates, advan.
tages &C., will be furnished parties interested and
such are earnestly requested to examine them be-
fore nsuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments JAMES J. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Seden, Withers ~ Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
NroRTHc NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NORTH CARoLIN A.--Historica
IN Sketches of North Carolina, from 1854 10
1851, compiled from Original Records, ohiclal
Documents, and Traditional Statements with
Biographical Sketches Of her Distinguished states
men, Jurists, Lawyers, Soldiers, Dtvlnes, &C, Dy
John II. Wheeler late Treasurer OF the state.
Illustrated with Eneravings.
For sale NJ TAYLOR Sc MAURY'S,
Mar 90 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
j. p. DICKINSON,
A II II O II N E Y A II L A w,

WASHINGTON, d. Q.
Late Eaamiaer of Claims IN The Pension OGee,)
Will attend to any business entrusted 10 his
to 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 Cen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1790
to 1910, the original of which were burnt in lS14
]. p. d.
Dec 21-6meod .s..
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
r IFE AND ADVENTURES Of Countr

r IFE AND ADVENTURES of Country
Il Merchant Narrative of his Exploits at
Home, during his Travels, and in the Cites, de-
signed to amuse and instruct, by J. B. jones'
author Of Wild Western Scenes, &c
Trials and Confessions OF an American House
keeper.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
II. FARNHAM.
Corner Of llth street and Penn. avenue
Mar 30
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

NIODERN LANGUAGES.-D. Z. Groux,
Nl a native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
aty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation 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.
Cav, Oi-.lf ..t 4
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
TLINEs OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY,

Y Dfrom the Creation of the World to the Present
Time Translated from the German Of DIR. George
Weber. Professor and Director ofthe High School
OF Heidelberg by DIR. M. 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 Francis Bowen,
A. NJ, Afford Professor of Natural Religion, Mo-
raj Philosophy, and Civil Polity in Harvard Col
lcge. Third edition. Just received and for sale
at the corner of llth street and Pennsylvania av.
enue
Mar % R. FARNtIAM.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
NFEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. s. ]. Hunter,

MI EDICAL CARD.-Drss Il. q j. Hunter,
lN (physicians for diseases Of the chest, &c.,
beg to announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th of December. next, 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 more central and easy
of access 10 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 invalids on the southern
coast.
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 1nha-
lation, with an Introduction" "Notes," and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. r. G. S.
Nov 16-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
NEW SPRING GoODs.-P. H. browning

NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. H. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks 10 Senators and members of the House Of
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully solicits
their attention. as well as citizens and strangers
generally to his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestings in great varieties. Ihave not in any
previous season been so well prepared to offer to
the closest buyers such inducements to call and
examine m; stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety Of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing of superior quality, OF
my own make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

NOHCE.-Applicatio will be made for a
In duplicate land warrant, issued March 29th
1853, being No. 49.3S2, for eighty (S0) acres OF
land, in favor Of Thomas G. Riley for services
rendered in South Carolina militia, Florida war;
1886, the original warrant having been lost in
Washington. JOSIAH JOHNSON.
Mar ll--law6w a.s s.aE
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
DIGGLEs s LAKEMAN, Merchant

nIGGLES 4 LAkEMAN N, Merchant
n, Tailors and Clothiers. have just returned
from New York with u large assortment of sea-
sonabe merchant taors' spring goods, to which
they would call the attention OF their customers
and the public generally, part of which has been
selected with particular reference 10 boys and
youths' clothing, which they VIII manufacture
iasgely, and make to order Of the latest styles.
We have also on hand well-selccted stock OF
gentlcmen's furnishing goods, all Of which will be
sold at the lowest prices.
Mar 12-6teodif
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JULES BON N EFT,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
4 ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
N all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made al
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct 1T
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
ENUINE HEIDsIECK & CO. CHAM

lS ENUlNE HElDSIECA q COs CHAW~
M pagne.-The subscribers having been ap.
upoited by Messrs. Heldsieck d. Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines.
who this day retres from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public to the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidseck tS Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled to send this
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole proprietors of all the identical
vineyards. cellars, &C., which the founders and
orginators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Hedsieck u Co., in
full, by which it first became so favorably known:
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared
NEW YORK, January /, 1851.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor 10 Charles Euger,
and sole importers in the United States.
.STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, ID. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed,
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors Of this well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar 10 our own, which have APP
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK & co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

The Cheapest Medical journal In the south
THE GEORGIA BLISTER AND CRITIC.
TIME undersigned will publish in the city OF
Atalanta Georgia, monthly journal Of medi,
cine nnder the above name. Each number will
contain twenty.four pages, devoted to the develop
ment of southern medical literature, and the expo
sition of the Diseases and physicai pecuartics OF
our negro race. - cp,rrc
will be independent in everything. 1t shall not
grind for any clique or faction; it will not be the
mouthpiecc of any cabal or the organ Of any lndl-
yidual. Il will stand upon the code Of ethics
and patronze honorable medicine, sink or swim,
live or die, survive or perish. Wc invite short.
sensible, and practical papers from the profession
throughout the country. n
The work is permanently established, and wi,i
be issued in March next al d w per year 10 aa-
vance. Persons wishing it will please address
the editor, with the needful enclosed, postpaid
March n. Ia. RAMSAY, M. d., Editor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

IT ONDON ART TUNION.-Taylor 4 Maury
j 4 will receive subscriptions to the London Art
Union for one week longer, when the list will be
closed for 1854. The distribution Of prizes takes
place April lst.
Mar IL Bookstore near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
yI1O SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

y1NO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
the House of Representatives.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
ruch day, proposes TO devote them 70 the service
of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or Of any othe. 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 it upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References ofthe highest
order Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

Thomas Brown, T. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNSYLVANIA.
VNHE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
u TO prosecute claims Of every description be
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government
Office on 18th street, opposite Wizards Hotel
Sep 29-tf BROWN IL WINTER.