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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
Dec 1876
CCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of orig-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
lution,n published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Satatyay Courier will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions The first of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about TO be
commenced. 1t will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged TO furnish a bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. 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 Hentz, Clara
Clarville Lille Liberne, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's; the news
of the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad etc, etc.
Terms--One copy one year So; two copies one
year SO four copies one year $5; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
The Great Piano and Music Establishmen
HORACE WATERS,
No. 333 Br0adraY, Nep York.

.. NO. ODD BTo0dNdy, Neic l01H.
FaNHE. best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
IL deons.-T. Gilbert u Co.'S Worlds Fair Pre-
mium Pianos, with or without the Eolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
ofthcse instruments is too well known 10 need
further commendation. Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Hallet &
Cumstons Pianos of the old established firm oil
Hallet y Co. Mr. 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 of tone and
elasticity oftouch. 1913 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, al.
fording opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos at great bargains
Prices from $50 10 Sl75, Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman & Baidwins Patent Organ Melodeons
with t1co hanks of keys-a sweet and powerful in.
strument Prices from SIS TO $500. S. d. & III
w. Smiths celebrated Meodeons, Martins unyf.
rallca Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutinas, Violins
'gaSs Instruments, &c, &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and MeodeonS at factory prices l2i
per cent. discount 10 clergymen.
MUSIC.
I his list comprises the prouucts of the great
masters OF both the American and European con
tInents, and is receiving constant additions bv an
extensive publication Of the choice and popular
pieces OF the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
ers of Seminares wishing 10 purchase any music
published, or make arrangements for continued
supplies Of Mr.. Watcrs's new issues will find il 10
their interest to call or forward their orders. Mu-
sic sent TO any part OF the Union or Canadas post
age Free
Apr 1-d3m HORACE WATERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
G6nfati0aaI.
|. rEDICAL DEpARTMENT OF HAMP-

lNA den Sydney College, Richmond Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence 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.
Il. L. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
J.. w. Chamberayne, M. D., Prof OF Matera
Medlca and Therapeutics.
Martin 7. Scett NJ D.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson M. D., Prof of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter P. Johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
David II. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstrator. 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
ege inirmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject TO the entire control Of the faculty is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations perform
ed in presence Of the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance OF the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPESsEs-Ma fee So. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S2J.
.Izs- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or $31 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

y ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where a commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Coum-
bIan College, il 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: Sl2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mneralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded al the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
wal be about $40 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
4 GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. i. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM Gum
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, ESQ. the Land Office and Pro-
fessor G. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf ....... .@. .a..... ..,....
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
NOTICE TO u. S. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.

AUDITORS OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Noceosbsr ], 1853.
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
fiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts, respectively of their
quarterly pay. II was established TO accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities, in
advance Of the regular and slewer process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply 10 one @yaf per
route from each contractor for the Hyiote amount
tdeducting fines, collections, &c.) Of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood. as TO be supposed 10 allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed.
lngn the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
Ter. privilege conceded for accommodation 0or
I was never anything morel has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business Of this office
forced upon il the settlement of the prirate ac-
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes oi the country with quasi sanction oi
ms Office, species OF paper currency unauthor-
ized by the laws.
II not unrequentiy occurs too that this Office is
exposed 10 great and Unnecessary risk in deter.
mining upon the genuneness ofthe signatures 10
the assignments or endorsements Of the yarious
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation
IL is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
notice contractors, and all concerned that from
and after the 1st 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 tGt u is the only
one for the quarter end The roufe tboih be spec-
fed on which it is drawn; and the signature there
10 shsnh be Gte,ted by TIE postmaster az Tie Tiacc
4rhere may BE- a,o7c,, and Que otcr ,clfReSs; and
each GsstgHmen. heroof ShoaLa be attsSted by tno
qUilnesSss.
WM. T. PHILLIPS,
duditoy ofthe Treasury for the
Nov.l3. p. O Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
NJ EW GOODS: Bargains for G \ II:

Nj l. w u w ~ >. 8arSralnS 1Or u n II I.
In EXTRAORDINARY AITRACIIL Il -
Free Ealtibition of the most splendid ass pr;a ent
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper II ging
and Upholstery Wareroonas, No. s, Was ngton
Place, east side of 7th street, 5 doors south of Z
street. would mos, respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have Just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
10 So SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2l cents to So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 371 cents
10 S4, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen All work
warranted 10 give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestbules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Parsian and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is called TO my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivaled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep M-2meod tm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
oFvIRGINIA.-T next

4
~ session Of this institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the Goth of June following
The university embraces the following Schools
viz: l. ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematcs;4 4, natural philosophy, m neralogy
and geology; s, chemistry; g. medici e; 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, aud surgery; s. mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po-
litical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medca, and a de-
monstratorshp of anatomy The schools of an
cent languages modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the ss-ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money) are as follows;
Tuition fee, say three schools, S25 each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, furniture,
and attendance OF servant, payable in
three instaiments in advance ........ 120 90
Room rent, two, occupying room, SO
each ........-... .-........... , OO
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Matrcuaton fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, SlO 20 W
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissecting fee Of $5.
The fee in the immediate class of law is SEQ; in
senior class, S75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
NTEW SPRING: CooDs.-p II

NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. II. Browning,
In under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks TO Senator'S 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, Cassmeres,
and Vestings in great varieties. have not in any
previous season been so well prepared 10 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.
y. y. Sole agent for SCOTS Report of Fashions
for the District
keady made Clothing Of superior quality, OF
my swn make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms
Mar S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
MistfIIaaf0ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL
n Illustrated Record of AgricuIt,re. n

: N nCSOEu Oi We
IN chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly by ALFRED E. BEACH, No
So Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by 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, viii find in the PEo
Pies JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, ftfy cents rolltme
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps or bills, al the risk Of the publisher,
The name of the post office, county, and State
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
piail'ly acriHen. Address postage paid,
ALFRED +. BEACH,
No. S6 Nassau street, New York City,
va 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.
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Gail guaas.
BALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALIlMORE AND OalO hAlLhOAD.
For Cincinnati Louisville, Indianapolis, Celuna
bias, ZanesviRe, Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago and 81. Louis.
HNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
Il points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A. M,
arrive in Wheeling in time to connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wesville, 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat 20 miles
TO ST. Louis. Leaving Washington at 5, z. M,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid "UNION LINEn STEAMERS for Cin-
cinnati and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg.
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville,
and Indianapolis also for GAINESVILLE and Colum-
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply to 7. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
j. III. DONE,
Feb 7-tf Master Transportation
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06

n NVLLHNs, BOW NE q CO., IItH stTtet,
~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers of books for societies. writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases. states, pencils, chess
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
iers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
la and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov Eff
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
MisfslIanf0ns.
MARBLE MANTIEs. Marble works

lNl The subscriber begs leave TO 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, lintes, 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 ID his stock and will endeavor
10 give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet 18th and l3:a.
Dot Q-6m frpA
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
THE PEopLE,s paTENT oEEIcE

patent Tor inventions, are requested TO commupi-
Gale 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 rela-
tive 10 patents or inventions, may all times con-
suit the undersigned, aotthont charge, either per-
sonaly al his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state that all the needful
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, Just as well as if the party We're
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 inven-
tion is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York
Nov. 23--N t @~
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
nRosPECTUs OF DE Rows RE-

IL VIEW volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States Of the
Union including statistics of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at s. per annun, in advance.
@sf3~ few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 10 ESQ pages,)
are for sale at the Office New Orleans, deliverable
in any Of the large cities or towns. Sep 7--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
BRANCH OF STATIONERs, HALL,
Nos. 1H and / 76 Pearl street, Ne,o York.

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
leced stocks 10 the trade that can be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
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, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal ;
American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
bic, 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 IL co.
18th 81 doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-ly% fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING,

w our splendidly lighted store-rooms on 7th
street, 3 doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock of rich Spring Dress Goods, cmbra-
cling all the novelties OF the season; also spring
styles Mantillets, Black Lace Shawls and Scnris,
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shaws,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroderics, White Cambrics and Muslns. with
a large stock Of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted 10 the present season all Of which will
be sold AT fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers TO call and examine our stock.
I5- Please observe that oil articles sold at
our establishment are warranted TO prove as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS & COLLEY,
7h ST, 3 doors above Penn. avenue
Apr s--eod3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-

Published weekly ct l2S Fulton street, N. ", (Sun
Budings,) by Mum 81 Co.
Terms: So year; 81 in advance, and The re-
mander in six months.
Sep. 7-d ". .,.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
ITO BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.
II ETTER AND FOOLsCAP PAPERS,
TNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
l and Choral Advocate the cheanesf and

TINHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
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 it viii 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-
ssting OF glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, ded-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety of music adapted to purposes Of religious
worship, TO public occasions and to the home cir
Gle all of which will be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the Rerieac are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root, VIM. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Rerieao will also be regular medium for the
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrption list OF this paper is now larger than that
Of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering 1t the cheapest well as
lit is hoped the most valuable paper ever pub
lished must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation Fl.
Terms: One dollar per annum or sic copies for
fire dollars, always in advance.
MS- The music alone in a volume would cost
over FIVE dollars in the usual FORM Besides this
there will be an immense amount of muslcalnew
essays criticisms, Instructions &C., &C., all for
only one doHar.' Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS.
90 Park Row, N Y.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
q. ALEXANDRIA AND WASH

nT AIEXANDKIA AND WASH
.EkgEssssezEE.szszsas ington Boat--Thc WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, IL, 2i, A, and 81 O'clock. II
Leaves Alexandria at s, 10, IL, 24 a, and 81
O'clock.
Leaves Washington at 9, II, II, 3, AZ, and 63
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public q
select parties. JOB CORSON .
Sep Gifts Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06

TJNHE COMING STRUGGLE.-The Com
il ing Struggle among the Nations the Earth,
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sxtieth-t thousand London
edition For sale at
TAYLOR SN MAURY'S
FebS Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06

L)iANos.-Thc subscriber has I'm store a
Il very handsome rosewood Piano, iron frame,
seven octaves, which for beauty OF tone and
superiority OF finish cannot be surpassed by any
instrument Il viii be disposed of on accommoda.
ting terms
Also, for rent very Gneioned instrument.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06

N man Printer--The Workingmans Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Feb % Bookstore, near 9th street.