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THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TUNHE MOST COMPLEIE ASSOhIMENi
of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
unequalled.
Bacon N Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 81 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 il.
Schumacher g. 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.
Ro.enkrantzs world-renowhed German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness ofione and
delicacy OF touch
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Cilber's boo liful
Boudoir or Piccoo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous Of purchasing TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired
Also several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which win 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.
Jan 22-tf (m)
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UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the lst OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
wig: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages; /;
g. mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neraiogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, aedici e; 2, com.
parative anatomy, physiological surgery; 5, mo
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po!
liical economy; 9, law. Also a lectureship oil
special anatomy and materia medca, snj de.
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools Of an.
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics have each assistant instructor; and in
the so.ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses (not including clothing, books, or
pocket-money) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools at SO each.s75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance .:...... 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, sS
each .......s............... 90
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Mstricuation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, ....................... ~ 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 50.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50 in
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TC

- 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 hrsi-
class steamers running on Lake Erie in conneo
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
| Richards; Louisiana Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
! those wellknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
| Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
| Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mchi-
! gan. A. u. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
| Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheati Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock AT 3
O'Clock, p m, every day, Except SundaysD and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, in
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Tram viii
be in waiting TO 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 thirty-slx hours.
Connecting al Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicsgo
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with l
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar line of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
fao and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; to ST. Louis So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the trav, ler and shipper can see nt
glance that no other line enter the lists as com
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping at any point on the
route, and resumng seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, New
York anSEris. and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of STEAMBOATS,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo,
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. lst
Broadway, corner Of Dey street New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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MisfRlIaafGns
H Il ISToEY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, DC.

HNHIS 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
sh in the several States a 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 al 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
in ALL thus completing the first volume before any
more are pas6lishsd
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 to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured at their full TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful OF the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington st., Boston.
Mar l5--tfx
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Jan Ut
A CENCY AT AsHINGT Mo


N Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DlCKlNS con-
tnues 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
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conflr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay 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 marinesi as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States
ali claims growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ces which may require the aid Of an agent or attor
new. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. F A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose 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 2S--lyd (m)
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT 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 Column
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: S12 so per quarter, 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, ,.underthe
special care and superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year. and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
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
lessor C. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-n
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NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre ii

EoR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in
1t 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
meriorious attraction can gil IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, tn:
Proprietor would accede 10 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 o.
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 TO secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known to the Proprietor alone, who Will moi
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name oil any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
242 Washington city, d. G.
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VTIRGINIA.--Ata a Circuit Court held for
the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof on Saturday, the 10Th day Of June, A. d.
1854:
Commonwealth Of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased. VIM. Jackson, Coy Quayis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey, Thomas Jarrait, John Updke, and Peter Val
enlne, trustees Of the Gilldeld Chur n defendants
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing 10 the court, ii is ordered that all per-
cons claiming an interest in the estate Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, laie OF the city
of Petersburg, in the State of Virginia. do appear
before the judge of the circuit court Of the city
aforesaid, on the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend their interest in this
suit and that copy of the above order be pub
lished for three months in some newspaper q the
-eities of Richmond and Washington respectively
The object of this suit is to recover the estate,
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of properly Of Jones
Mitchell. deceased, said properly being drelect,
he having died without known hears-at-aw.
Copy-Tcste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, D. @.
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NATONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

MI ATONAL vi II IL Il " n - SOALE1E,
IN Washngton.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, NJ d., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. d., Professor of Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. ID, Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, NJ. d.. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions to the buildings since
ast session. for the accommodation Of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures is. s.,............... .SsO
Practical anatomy by the dernonstrator......" 10
Martriculating fee payable only once)........ 5
Graduating expenses. ................. 70
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and 14th SITS.
Gop Off
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" tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Partisan Pastors Glance AT America, by the
Rev. J. III. Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Guido and julius, or Sin and the Propitiato'
exhibited in the true consecration of the Sceptc
by DR.. Tholuck
Seed Time and Harvest or Sow Well and Reap
Well, book for the young, by DIR. Tweedie
Egypt past and present, by Joseph p. Thomp-
son.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar,
and Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DIR. Cum
mings. For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
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VXTATCHEs! WATCHESLJ.Y Y. Savage,

XT ATCHESIW WATCHES!-J. savage,
W. No. so Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
ensive assortment Of fine Watches consisting OF
T. F. Coopnr's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias 81 Co.'S. R.
ds G. Beesleys, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool &c, &C., varying in price from SIS or
$780, Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25 /;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jeweled 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 tme-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manship warranted to retain their points, for So,
SO and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, ST. so,
SO 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>-1v
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nLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day, re-
ceved four Pianos from the far-famed es-
tablishment of Hallet Davis & CO., Boston.
These, in addition TO our stocks of New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city.
We beg leave TO assure our friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, 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. av, between 9th and 10th sts.
Nav 11-6t
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CCOTYs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year $500 combination Of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of org-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will fhd these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy of his previous produc-
tons The first Of a series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley bv Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. Il will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, ETC., is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tence Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knfe--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
Clairville, Lille LiIberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports oil the
provision, 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 S5; 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
NJ III Chastnut sf Phadelphia.
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HARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. /, TO be completed in ten num-
bers.
Wiknson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
OF Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments TO Intellectual Industry alone, further sup
ply Just receved)
Lady Bulwer's Behind the Scenes
Atherton by Miss Milford On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street
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Mrs. COwDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
Nl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke author Of "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare"
Tcgg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures on the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N. COUSIN; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR a. MAURYB
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

IL J. STEER, Merchant Tailor Is now open
IL ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMNER GOODS, 10 which he invites the at
tention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety of ofGenteman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
ns- No. Washington Place, Seventh street
Msy 1d,-setii
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l J. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations.
Leather Stocking and silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story of the Valley oil
Virginia.
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
ment, Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects Of the
Latier.Day Saints, by Benz. g. Ferris, late Sccre-
tary Of Utah Territory
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author Of
|" The Boyhood of Great Men, Just published
and for sale by r. FARNHAM,
Jul, IL corner of Penn av., and llth st.
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rJNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of RepresentatiYes,=AG gentle

the House OF RepresentaIives.-Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, and 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 other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
lournment Of the present session Of Congress, no
is perfectly Indifferent to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and wiz
perform il 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 Of the highest
order. Feb I'll
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CHILLINGTON has received Godey's La

~ 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-
atey afterwards and for sale nj
SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. d street,
MAY 25-3tif and Penn. avenue
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E6m NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND,

rsE. NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
~ - Ogdensburg acknowledgements and
freight ne-Via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, ST. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. AIbans aud R.uses Point Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and. 26th street ahd 9TH avenue Express
trains s a. m. and p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip. evcry day before 3p m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July g. Agent l52 South ST.