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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-19
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-19

A fine Military Band win perform the most pop
uar airs oi the day, ss the procession enters town,
and also during the hours Of Exhibition.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-19
WEDNESDAY. April 12.

WEDNESDAY, April 12.
SENATE.-ln addition to an unusually
large amount Of business, the Temperance
bill of Mr.. Williams, of Coshocton, was
ordered 10 be engrossed for third reading
to. morrow.
The bill recognizing the Board of Pub.
lie Works was considered in Committee
of the Whole. The clause which gave the
power Of appointing Collectors, Superin.
tendents, &C., to an executive council
consisting ofthe Governor. Auditor, Treas.
urer and Secretary Of State, Attorney Gen.
erai and the President OF the Board Of Pub.
lie Works, was stricken from the bill. ia
COMMITTEES, but not acted upon in the Sen.
ate.
The new,fse bill for Justices Of the Peace
was passed by decided majority, and
sent to the House for con ncurrence. g
Mr.. Foot introduced q resolution ap.
pointing committee, consisting of Messrs
Gustavus Swan, William Kennon, and
Judge ]. r. Swan, to report on the cause
Of the high taxes to the next Legislature
which gave rise to an animated discussion
and was finally laid on the table.
HousE.-The House ordered the tax bill
to its engrossment. after an animsted dis,
cussion upon come ofathe amendments Of
fered, The only very important amend
ment adopted yesterday, was that offered
by Mr.. Leland. imposing penalties upon
the fraudulent transfer OF property to evade
taxation. This is = just end necessary
provision.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-19

Proprietor of the American Museum, New-York,
has the honor to announce that, encouraged by
the brilliant success which has attended all his
various efforts for the amusement of the public,
he has been led TO form the project of organizing
a vast travelling 4}FF = 81
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
WIN. p. Johnson, M. d., Professor OF Obstet /
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M D., Professor OF Matera Med.
lea, 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, M. d., Professor Of Micros I!
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. d., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and Del
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures 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
*, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for a full course of lec-
lures is.. ....................fq $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. $3.50. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... S
Graduating expenses. s....................... 25
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, M. ID,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Ofhce and residence corner Of F and 14th SITS.
Sep 2l-tf
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4 LExANDRIA BoARDING-sCHOoL

A AEAANDhlA
IN The Thirty-6rst Annual Session of this In
month, (October) Besides the ordinary branches
of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches Of Natural Science, and q
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
good library, a large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosopher
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa
tory, with good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughtons circle, &c; meteorological observsl
tory, and chemical laboratory, in which the ad.
vanced students are exercised in various chcmi-
cal manipulations and the analysis of minerals,
soils &c, and every known facility for the ad
vancement Of the students in the different depart.
ments Of study.
The number OF students is limited to about six
ty and in order 10 secure precision in their vari
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss Of time from want
OF necessary assistance, fve experienced teachers,
Qncluding the subscribers,) three Of whom arc
graduates of Yale College, reside in the family
with the Students and give to them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
ciay devoted TO study, but at all other times when
needed. In addition TO these are the teacher of
modern languages and the teacher Of drawing,
who give instruction to classes at stated periods.
A full course of Lectures on Natural Phioso
phy Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred TO all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying TO one Of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY G. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. 2eth, 1854.
Sep 3-eo6t
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MisfEIIantnns.
n,O ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

FuNO ALL w HO HAV 4 CLAln1S IO COA~
u lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My oficial
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court, 10th June. ! intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo.
Pile, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore
] am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifjusti6ed will attend to the coec-
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity agent, as may be
requested; IT, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and il as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, If collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVE

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Ii under the United States Hotel, would re-
specially inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
"Ready-made Clothing business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing TO purchase a stock of Clothing,
not inferior to any in this city and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices !;
and as to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to Judge
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of............ .$l5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ....... $50 TO $50
Over-coats of different styles, FROM. .$l2 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. SO SO 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. SO SO to $40
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artcles-such as gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scou's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept l4-tf
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OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES


UNHIS 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
ish in the several States n complete list ofsgents,
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 10 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 il will prove acceptable TO all viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ell, thus completing the first volume 5efors any
more are published
The numbers will then beissued 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 il not injured at their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a 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, SO Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 1S-tN
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical


y SoHooL-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, IL will continue to preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of a thorough Engiish, CLASH
cal, and Mathematical education. The next scs-
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 4190 per academic year, and OF q
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, fthe Land Office; and Pro
fessor c. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep21-tf
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CCorrs WEEKLY pAPER.--rne pub

CCO1'rS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (lsoD combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi-
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-
luton" published for fhy-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 novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Answorth, 10 about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 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
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--s
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's 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.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year 50 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 gstter up
| of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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i under the United States Hotel, having en-
Iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his we-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, 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 TO 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. A suit Of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
I 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 al mueh less
price than work made TO order.
N. b. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct 15-6m. (m)
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OF vIRGINIA.-rhe

" next session Of this institution will com.
mence the 1st Of October, and end the 29th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
l. Ancient Languages; q Modern Languages |;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine.
ralogy and Geology; s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
Q. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet.
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; 2. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; g. Law. Also, lectureshp Of Special
Anatomy, Maieria Medica and Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorshp Of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor and in the school OF law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, SOS
each. .................... 80 OO
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three installments, in advance g o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying a room, IS each. ......... S 90
Naturalization fee and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, s10................. IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, says2O 30 90
so5s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at S25 each, and dlssecting fee Of s.
The fee in the intermediate class Of Law is
500; in the Senior class, So.
Aug 3l-eod2w Chairman of the Faculty.
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--T,

"A Claimants,-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 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 confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property 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
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, hslfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, Of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia. the United States;
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public of.
ices which may requreth the aid of agentsr attor.
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dckins is known to most ofthose who
have boon in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office Is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 28-1yd (m)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

HNHE next session Of this Institution will
l commence on the ID Wednesday OF October.
Oct llth) and will continue until the 4th Of July
following. The course of study is as extensive az
any similar institution. The religious instruction,
including course on tho Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
of the Professor Of Moral Philosophy. There is
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for session varies from $3.50 TO
$3.50 Fe must be paid in advance. The pres
ence Of the students at the opening Of the session
10 highly important.
Further Information may be obtained by sd-
dressing, postpaid, BENJ. S. EwKLI, or Judge
GEO. p SclARBUReH, WILLIAMSBURG.
The following is a list Of the Faculty, viz:
Benz. s. Ewell, President and Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten, ID. D., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan Smead, Ph. DR.. Professor OF Ian.
gusges
Henry A Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy
Judge G. p. Scsrburgh Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
no. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of Msth lea
Aug 10-1eowiSlsw1o
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIYTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED III


CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
y 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
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 al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller; I;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those welknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al y
O'Clock, p. m every day, Except Sundays) and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting to take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours and arriving next evening after leav-
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-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Salle 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
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route to
st. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO 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 traveller and shipper can sac al
glance that no other line enter the lists as CON-
pettors
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route, and resumng seats at leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie 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 1913
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, to
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.