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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
) w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

- under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
iuly call the attention Of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-selected stock OF
french and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
rngs, 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 3. will
enable him to offer them to the public ON such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 the mr.
chasers, and, in view of increasing his busine..
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty.
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Resdy-madc Clothing.
have on hand 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 he sold al much less
price than work made 70 order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District e fats
J Oct. 15--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
aaiI 4aaas.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA, RAILROAD
EL Gazssza CHANGE OF HOURs.--On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
Els Gxazzzzsza CHANGE OF HOURS.--On
- ~ and after Thursday, January 1st,
1891, daily trains (Sundays exceptedl will be run
over this road, agreeaby to the following arrange
mcnt:
a train for Warrenton and intermediate points
VIII leave the Station, corner of Duke and Henry
streets at 81 O'Clock, A. M; arrive ut Warrenton
al III o'clock, A. NJ
Returning will leave Warrenton nj quarter
past o'clock p. M, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before O'clock p. MI.
a tram from Culpepper G. III. to Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Cupepper c. H. at
y O'Clock, A. NJ, arriving in Alexandria al lOi
o'clock A. M. I
Returning will leave Alexandria at IL o'clock,
+ NJ, arriving at Rapdan Station at S o'clock p.
NJ, connecting at this point with the stage 10 and
from Gordonsville.
A..daily stage is running between Gordonsyille
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
en- this and the Virginia Central roads
THROUGH TICKETS.
10 Gordonsvllie. 81 so Y
10 Staunton ............ 7 SO
10 LyhcnourS... 90 &
10 winchester. a 90 &
Per order w. b. BROCKETT.
Oct o-u Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,

No. > North WtHtam Street. Neto York.
rTyHIS TYPE II now used exclusively I'm
i many OF the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that il will do at least double the amount of worl,
done by common type while il gives, at the same
time, 6ner working surface. The cost of facing
is about IS per cent. upon the tariff prices ofype.
The following journals are printed from the
copper-faced type:
:. New York Tribune, New York Herald, New
York Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer, New
York Express, Universal, City of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post, True Democrat, Cleveland,
OHIO New York Journal, American Messenger,
Ghllds Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, CINCINNATI Commercial; and
others in this country and England
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & Co.,
Agents.
Dec I0-eod. 2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
GSnfatiGaaI.
DEPARTMENrorHAMp-

lyl den Sydney College, Richmond va.-The
sixteenth annual course OF lectures will COM
mence on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1883.
and continue until the lst of the ensuing March,
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March,
X. l.. Bohannan, M D., Prof. of Obstetrics aud
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberayne, M. d.. Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott M. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
chas. Bell Gibson NJ d., Prof Of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p. Johnson, M D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
David H. Tucker, NJ. d. Pref Of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. d., Demonstrators OF
Anatomy.
The study Impractical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triiing expense.
Clinical lectures regularly given at the col
lege infirmary and Richmond amshouse. 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 are 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 epportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
-Matriculation fee, S.. Professors
| fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
| fee, S25.
gzs- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually So or $34 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL,
- I'OS' It HHH 70 = F"EI StTett, IVfFV IUTN.
COLLINS. BOW NE & Co. Importers {

HOLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now Offering one Of the largest and best se-
lected stocks to the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
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, denny, medium royal, sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
bossed and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
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 descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOWNEG IL co.
11th ss doors north of Penn. avenue.
i Oct. 4-1y* (nl)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
N EW GOODS! Bargains for CASH! !!
IN EXTRA RAORDLNARY ATTRACTIONS

In EXTRA AORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warvooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street 5 doors south Of E
street. i would most respectfully inform the cti-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangngs, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rietes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO SO SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12l cents to 50 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 371 cents
to 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Parisian and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is called to my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled 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.
Sen 24-3meod (ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
ARCHIT b G T S.

Office on Pennsylvania Avenue, betWeen 10th and
1lM streets; Washington ID. C.
DLANs, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
I and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent
Old Buildings altered and modernized.
Draughts and Specifications of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office
Hon. B. B. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Captain B. S. Alexander, U. s. Army
Prof Charles G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute
DIR. William p. Johnson
Dec 3-3md (ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
MisffIIant0us.
NGARBLE MANTL Marble works.-

"AKBLE EMANTLES.--MafbIe works.
lN The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, 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-
menis, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lnies, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster So 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 10 his stock and will endeavor
10 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM RUTHERFORD. q
On Z ST., bet 18th and 18th.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
NEW BOOKS.
ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Pataeonian

IL Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, ID. ID.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse OF Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower ofihe Family; a Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by +. d. Maurice
Berridges Christian World Unmasked by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, d. u.
Parley's Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions of the following juveniles
Guzofs Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt Marryatt
Celebrated Children by M. Mason.
Sandford IL Merton
For sale by GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
Dec ii Th street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
I AW NOTICE.-sIDNEY 5. BAxTER,
STOVES SToVESn STOVESm!
q u. NAYLOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-ir0

L. and Stove Manufactured, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention of all who in want of Stoves TO one
OF the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale al the lowest market prices.
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin Copper
and Shcet-iron Ware, made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced worknen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof
fee Roaster
Sep 24-3meod Qntelligencer) (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY.
LAND INSTITUTE.

j citizens Of Washington and is vicinity 10
an Inspection Of his stock Of BOOTS, Shoes
CATERS, sc., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials Also
Boots and Shoes made to order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
G. BREMER
Prlze Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn avenue.
Nov ll--eo3m. fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
rI,HE SUBSCRIBERS keen constantlv ,

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
il hand good stock of well-made account
books, and manufacture TO order, at short notice,
any style that may be required
Their stock Of paper and stationery articles com
prise everything desirable in counting.room or
Office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses.
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &c, printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & co,
11th street, I'd door north of Penn Av
Branch of StatoHers' Hall, 174 and 176 Pearl
street, New York. Nov. ST. -
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
Oct. 9-6n.
NOR RENT. the building now being I'm

EOR RENT. the Building now being fin
/ ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment Of marble, with vaults, &c, and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, c. The resau-
rant communicates both from in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large small private
parties Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent OF the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room amory, and if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
its position situated in the very heart Of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants.
Apply to or address s. C. BARNEY,
Sep 21--tf E, bet. 8 and 7th SITS, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

lu physicians for diseases of the chest, &c. }
beg TO announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 5th Of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard totbeir prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being mere central and easy
of access TO those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. 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 Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with Introduction" "Notes," and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter, M. r. G. S.
Nov l6-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

q GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ 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-
bian College it will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of a 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, underline
special care and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $40 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 Iro-
fessor G. c. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
+ Sen 21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
CHINA, GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

IN street, beticeen Louisiana apsnas and ID street
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
j ceved, from the north, splendid assortment
ol oh,na, G,ass, and Earthenware; also, magnif-
cent Girandoles and Lamps of MANY patterns.
adapted for halls and parlors.
rants, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for SALE
9. ). WHITTLESEY, 7th street
Nov 20--ly fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
MisffIlamsuns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

N - AAAeosA atCa nCStIo VI NAC-
IN chanics, Science, aud Useful Knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED T. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mail TO any part ofahe 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 will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, Tiny cents a poiums.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
olice stamps. bills at the risk of the publisher
The name OF the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired to be sent, should be
plainly aoyaten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED F. 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.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
NEW YORK 8 CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

I'M EW HUNN 9 &CALIFOKNIA STEAM.
In ship Line via Nicaragua.-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francsco--The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua, proprietors.
Through in advance of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets including the Isthnlus crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
No. North river, at 3 o'clock p. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Mic.
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur-
passed in their ventilation and accommo ,".iaas.
For information or passage at the loves - :. y.
ply only at the agency of the compan,, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
IA thor Of the sWide, Wide World"-Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated price 75cenis, gilt ST. IS.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engravings, price $3 so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel Of Peace, price 63
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany illustrated,
price rs cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life of the Soul, from the French of Fini
lon and Madame Guyone price rs cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East by William Goodell, price $1 IS;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 Conver.
sion its theory and process, by Rev. I. Spencer,
price 81 25
Christ in History, or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, d. d., price 81 IS;
Autobiography Of Rev. ]. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price ST..
swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Hh street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent Tor Inventions, are requested TO commune
cate 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 TO patents or inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, a0ithout charge, either per-
sonaly at his office, by letter. To those living
at distance he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary 70 secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter. just as well as If the party were
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-
tlon 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-*
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUpIToR,S OFFIcE Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT
TT HAS BEENLoNG THE PRACTICE

TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
u ofthis Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated 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 slower process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply to one draf per
route from each contractor for the 1clos aupoant,
tdeducting fines, collections, &c., Of his quarterly
pay; but il has been and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed to allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (for
il was never anything morel has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon it the settlement Of the private ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the
changes OF tho country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauthor-
izei by the laws.
not unfrequently occurs, too that thfs Office is
sx ,osed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
n,ining upon the genuneness of the signatures to
the assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the 1st day of January, 1854, but one
drah for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, fled for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, that is the only
ONE for the quarter and the route both be speci
fed)o which it is drawn: aud the signature there
to should be nte,ted By the postmaster at the place
achers may be Sratc,, and other actness; and
each asstgnmeH: hsrNof should be attested by taoo
acttnesses.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Anduor of the Treasury for the
Nov. 13 p. 0 Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

WHALEY's OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
yy andra at 81 A. M. aud % p. M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival Of the cars. AZ II
A. M. and 81 p. NJ
Office al Irving House, Washington, d. c., and
al Entwistls's Drug store, King street, Alexan-
dria. a ti
Jan