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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-18

3e, Who appeared to DO little vcrsed In the
y Of courtiets, while drinking wine with
quest, is reported TO have addressed him after
ing fashicn-ss rchdute john" said he, II
health" lhls was rather unceremonious
I'd tho deliaass seDslbuities OF one OF his aids
ccustemsd TO hsar his master sddrt ssed in tho
auious language. Desiring 10 show tie Ameri-
odors how they oid srch things 10 Europe, and
.e time to rebuke what he considered undue
!, he Riied his own si,ss, and, addressing tho
10 turn, said, "Your imperial Hjshncss, permit
< your health;' and so saying he raised tho
lips and drank II after the most approved
10 Court. Tho old Commosoro's eyes flashed
turned them upon the parasite, and again
slsss, he drank the health OF the Archduks
ur strong republican readers to know tha. >
lord broke one Of his legs on board the Inde
by falling down tho hatchvay. The last
made was ia the Pacific, where she occupied
flag ship. under Commodore shubrIck.
b forty years old che EXHIBITS no signs OF age,
considered the strongest vessel in our service.
|ver been engagci 10 action, 81 no opportunity
since ths war Of 1912, since whl,h time, as
atsd, she wa, constructed After lying up for
Tbs reaiy for service, with the exception of
and mon, she was put in commission on the
and the command given to Captain Josiah
Commodore Mcrvin goes out In her - his Gag
,lisvs the United States frisate st Lawrence,
\ present tho aas ship Of the Pacific squadron.
Ting aje her oflcers -
orc VIM Mervin, Captain Josiah Tatuall, Cow
m. Nicholson, Leuts. Geurt Gsn-evcoei !,
nssst t.-t'ss, Scas AAosasy, VA l~ssasur nwrss,
haSsr, sstIrg maatsS SserSs Ness9ss f0Tssg
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13
GREAT WESTERN NAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi.
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
lion 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 derot, 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 TO Monroe by
those wellknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Micbi-
gan. A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays Northern Indiana, /. T.
Phesti, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One OF the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
o'clock, p m, every day, tsxsepi Sundays0 and
run direct through Ia Monroe without landing, in
Ia hours, where The lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leay.
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago eight
hours. Total ihirty-six hours.
Connecting al Chicago with a 6ne line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chc-eo
to Green Bay; also with Chicago aud Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with llli-
nois River Line OF Steamboats, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting AT Rock Island with reg
ulsr line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direot route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Greet
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf.
talo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
Of the Mississippi Running time TO Chicago, -
hours; to ST. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, hy steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the trav, Her and shpper can zee AZ Q
glance that other line enter the lists ss COM
petitors.
Passengers iickcted through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at LEISURE either by tho
New York and Erie Railroad, via pnnkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboat,
Hudson River or Harlem.and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, OF
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. lo2
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNToN, Ticket Agent
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13

rINHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
j Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Halet Davis & Co.'s
superior xEolian Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
uncqualled.
Bacon IL Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen IL Co.'S Pianos, one OF which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano al the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard IL.
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.
Rosenkrantz's world German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston one Of l.. Gilbert's bee stfu
Boudor or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment OF Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, al
manufacturers prices, with q warranty for each
Piano il desired.
Also, several second hand Pianos, including one
OF Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms. faf
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS &c HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (ml
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13
oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: ], ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 8, medici -e; 2, com.
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po.
litical economy; 9, law. Also leciurcship oi
special anstomy and materia medica, and de.
monstratorshp Of anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each assistant instructor; and in
the so cool OF law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, or
pocket-money) are follows:
Tuition fee say three schools at S23 each .S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent two occupying a room, $s
each ....................... 90
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matrculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40. ........................ rs 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 dissecting fee OF 70.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500 IN
'en'Oi ''' 80 GEssNER HARRISON,
Sep o1-tf Chairman of ihs Faculty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13

CCOTps WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large sad popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1850 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies Among the new
features will be a new and brilliant series Of org-
nal romances by George Lippard entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's eelebrated Legends of the American Rcvo-
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first Of series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, the Knights the 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
Benpett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc, is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author OF Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthingtou and her Grandmother, etc.,
viii 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 Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Heniz, Clara
Clairvile, 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. I g.t
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up Of the club, $40 /;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
Of the club, $50.
address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
NJ fff Chcetnrt philadelphiay
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HI IsTo7x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic or the
limited States. &C.


United States, sc.
YNHIS important work is now in press, the first
Il volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers; and in due time they will pub
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
more are pubhsscsE
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 10 four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured at their full cost to subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unnlindful of the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose abors incessant. will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON Il WENTWORTH,
Publishers, S6 Washington st., Boston.
Mar l5-tfx
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q ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y. 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-
blan College, it will continue to 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: $12 so per auarter, 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 superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses ef full boarding student
will be about $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 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 C. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep9l-r
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Jan lTtf
A CENCY Ar WAsHINGTON N ITO

A GENCY AT WASHING To N ITO
n Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 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 10 lands
claims for properly 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
halipay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State ofVirginia, the United States;
ali claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernnent for damages sustained in consequences OF
the action or conduct Of the government and, in-
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
fices which may requirethe aid Of an agenter ator
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickns is known 10 most Of those 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 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2o-1yd fm) HE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13

TNOR LEAsE--The National Theatre In
I 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
meritorious attraction can fill It.
With ths alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO 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 10 the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits Every letter received viii
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 communcations prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. G.
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T,O SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF

7TNO SENATOR'S AND MISMBEKS OF
u 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
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
Of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
iournment Of the present session Of Congress, be
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
munications addressed 10 p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-f
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u w. BROWNING, Merchant Taller,


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, 10 his well-selected 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 as will
enable him 10 offer them TO 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.
All 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 C othes
can be made in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-mAde Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. fm)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13

GAZETTEER OF THE
IL World, No. 1, TO be completed in ten num-
bers.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story the Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone, Curther sup
ply just receved)
Lady Bulwer's Behind the Scenes.
= Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale nt
TAYLOR a. MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13
rr- NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

rT Nm NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
~ ~ Ogdcnsburg Rsilroad.--Passengera X md
freight line--Via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
81. Albans and Houses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner broadway and Ca
nal, and Goth street aid 9TH avenue. Express
trains, 8 q. m. aud a p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3p m. Merchandise
in bond will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July a. Agent. 152 South st
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MoRE NEW SPRING GOODS.

n j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at
,ention Of Members OF Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock slsrge and very complete embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tsilors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of cur
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Hs- No. = Washington Place, seventh street
May 1d-Aif
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DIAM FACTs.-we have, this day, re-

DLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day, re-
t ceived four Pianos from the far-iamed cs-
tabshment OF Hallet Davis 81 Co., Boston.
These in addition TO our stocks of New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city
We beg leave 10 assure friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, or good endorsed
notes at 3, 6, or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect.
Ali pei sons in want Of good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN F. ELLIS
Penn. sv., between 9th and 10Th ats.
Nav lift
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]. Gardner Wilkinson. with illustrations.
Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story Of the valley OF
Virginia.
Utah and the Mormons, the History. Govern
ment, Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects Of the
Latter-Day Saints, by BENZ. G. Ferris, late Secre-
tary OF Utah Territory.
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author Of
:" The Boyhood Of Great Men. Just published
and for sale by II. FARNHAM,
Jul, IL re corner Of Penn. av., and 1lth IT.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13
OUR PARISH, OR ANNALS or PAS

n 1UH FNNFSHs ON NNE~NH7-, " - 1-"7
~ tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Partisan Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev J. II. Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Guido. and julius, or Sin and the Propitiato-
exhibited in the true conservation of the Sceptic
by DIR. Tholuck.
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well, a book for the young, by DR.. Tweedie.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph p. Thomp-
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.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13

NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-1he under-
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. 42
William street, merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and Sold
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l-u EMANUEL B. HART.
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Wy TATCHEs! !WATCHESl-J. Y. Savage,
wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-

wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. ]. Tobias IL Co.'S, r..
q O. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, Sc, &C., varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25 /;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
ullJewelled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
nanship, warranted to retain their points, for So
So and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 so,
50 anu 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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TRIAL or MATT. r. wARD.--A full
and authentic Report ofthc Testimony on the
Trial of Matt. +. Ward, certified TO be correct by
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk Of Hardin Circuit Court,
Vim. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
Of Nav Orleans, with the Speeches Of Governor
Crittenden, Governor Helm, I. f. Marshall, Esq,
and the reply OF Alfred Alien, Esq. Attorney for
the Commonwealth.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvsnis avenue and lith street
Nav o5
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has received Godeys La

~ NHILLINGIUN mas receIVeu OOuey's In
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
SEILLINGTONiS
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. II street,
May 25-3,if and Penn. avenue