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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
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ID ventor DIR. kidderl Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks Of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected By
the uss of il will be found f,ly - per cent, in cv
cry persons gas biH II can &c 20 adjusted as to
supply the gas al any desired pressure less than
thet OF the street. and when once adjusted, The
Regulator viii continue TO supply the gas AT that
pressure uniformly. without requiring further care
or attention. and independent of all the huctua-
tons Of the street pressure. An additional advsn-
tage obtained by this Regulator is hight Of more
agreeable quality. in place Of the blush white
color Of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure al which the gas is consumed. As
evidence of It's practical utility, is now in op-
Grafton in some Of the principa, notcs and large
stores in New York city, whs all bear favorable
testimony 10 it, value. Il has also received the
united commentators Of the press
Hotel proprietors and siorekeeperS in the city of
Washington and It's vicinity dcsirous 10 avail
themselves Of the cconomiscr, obtain all fur
ther information by calling on the subscriber who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration Of it,
EDWARD NJ. BOTELER,
Practical as-Fittcr and Plumber,
South West corner of 9th and D streets.
sep 22--2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
TIME NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
i mud Choral Adxacafs L. IL. aL..s..,,... All

FINHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
il 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 il will 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 new music con-
ssting Of glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, ded-
cation aud 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 Repiew are engaged, lin addition 10 Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen Of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root, WIN. d. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle Of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Revter will also be q regular medium for the an
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 it the cheapest as well as
lit is hoped the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unpara-
elled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per anHnm, or sir copies ts,
five dollars, always in advance.
L8- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount Of musical news
essays, criticisms, instructions. &c, &c, all jor
only one dollar! Every one feeling q particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusc will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
20 Park Row, N. Y.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
SELECI CLASSICAL and Mathematical

9 ELECT 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 Column
blan College, II 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 SEES
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close the last of June. 81.
Terms: sig 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,
aud also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
parIment. ." a.,s. .".
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent OF the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, aud Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
r.. GEORGE 3. BACON. Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the ColumbiaR College !;
Col. J. L. Edwards. Col Peter Force Vim. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale. NJ D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson. Esq of the Land Office and Pro-
lessor G. Z. Jewett. of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepsl-tf ....s.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
2agks, Stationerg, &c.
COLLINS, BOVINE 4 CO., nth street,

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street,
~ ID door north of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers, offer al low cash prices
every variety OF account books paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets 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
men, perforated board copying presses, bills OF
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
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
rety.. Books ruled and bound 10 pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks. receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
l74 and l76 Pearl street, New York.
"A
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G0ntati0nal.
\ + EDiCAL DEpARTMENToFn nAMp-

N
lSl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va4The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will com
mence on Monday; The 10th day of October, 1853,
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, nj. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases OF Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne, NJ d., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, NJ. D.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof OF Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy
Carter P. Johnson, NJ D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology. ...
David H. Tucker, NJ. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, NJ. D., Demons,ra,or OF
Anatomy.
The study ofpractical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities and at very
,rifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege lnhrmary and Richmond almshouse The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control Of the faculty. is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
structlon. Many surgical operations are perform
ed IN presence of the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors unusual spportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPENSEs.-Matriculation fee, SIS. Professors
fees, Sl00. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
TO The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or S31 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 2a-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
Nj w GODS! Esargains for CASH!
lN EXTRdORDLNARY Yd1rTRdCTION-


IN EXTRAORDINARY YATTRACTION!--
Free Eahibstion of the most splendid assortment
Of fail patterns, ali the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
md Upholstery Wareroonls, No S, Washington
Place, east side OF 7th street. doors south of L
street. would most 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 bes, finish, embracing all VA
rietes and kinds-viz: Gold. Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Ungazed Papers, al all prices. from 10 cents
to So SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2t cents to 81 SO
for nine Yards Window Shades from 37i cents
10 81, and upwards. according to quality. .
Paper hung by the best workmen All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibu!es are kept on exhibition Statuary
and ornamental work done in artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles. Il.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skiul workmen
Particular attention is cailedto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is nnrivalled by any other
this city. No trouble te show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sen 2j-Rpe0d (nl1
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
-Tss~ BALTIMORE AND OHIO r..


Wheeling and connecting there with the large new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio and the Stages TO GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
ple,ed, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is Of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
Tho Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at p. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
$3.50 mies) in Is or 19 hours, including ali s,op.
pages, arriving there at or p. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore al A. M may Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, C79 miles, and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at 6 A. M. and p. M. daily meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington Junc-
ton, (better known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore
AT wheeling the seven unrivaled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form daily connexon with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, DC, or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
10 GAINESVILLE, &c., and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wellsvile and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion AT Wheeling 10 and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket. with the right TO lie over
anywhere on the route) from Washington TO
Wheeling, $3.50; 10 Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, S12.
Tickets to be had Of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sen 21-dtf* General Superintendent
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
NEW BOOKS.
ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

N Missionary; by the Rev. james Hami.
ton, d. d.
Jaquelinc Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Conven,
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower ofthe Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions Of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by F. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, d. d.
Parleys Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Dell, and Other Tales, for chill.
dren.
Fine English editions Of the following Juveniles
Guizoi's Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt Marryau.
Celebrated Children by NJ. Mason.
Sandford & Merton.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Dec II 7th street, near Odd. Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
mistellanf0Ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, N

"A illustrated Record OF Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
o6 Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mail TO any part efhe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter.
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profuseiy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession will find in the PEo-
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable Information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, fiiy cents voiame.
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 10 be sent should be
plainly scruten. Address. postage paid,
ALFRED L. 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., 1854-03-10
NOTICE TO 4. y. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AuplToRs OFFICE, POsr OFFICE IMPAIRMENT,
TTHAs BEENLoNG THE PRACTICE


i fthis Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
uated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails. for the amounts. respcctIvey OF their
quarterly pay. !, established 10 accommo-
date the contractors and meet their necessities in
advance Of the regular and sewer process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department.
and was intended only 70 apply 10 one draft per
route from each contractor ur the tc'tol'
(deducling fines, collections. &c.l OF his quarterly
pay; but il has heen, and Is quite rally SO
misunderstood a. TO he supposed 10 allow any
number OF drafts and tor any amount not exceed
ingin the aggregate. the contract ray for the quar-
ter. privilege conceded for accommodation (tor
il was never anything inorel has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this Office
forced upon il the settlement OF the prtuate
counts OF contractors. and thrown upo,r the ex.
changes OF the country, with GHaSf sanction OF
this Office, species OF paper currency unaathor-
ized by the laws. ..ss.... II, ...
Il not untrequently occurs, TOO, that this Office Is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genulneness OF the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements OF the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presen entation.
II IS therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice 10 contractors and all concerned, that from
and after the lst 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, that the oHiy
for the quarter and thr route tbothto be spec
fedl on which il drawn and tn. signature atere-
sohers may BE- 4ratcn, axa other aotnsss; and
Zach assignment. thereof should BE a:teste1 BY t,co
scitHeyses. .. ....
WM. F. PHILLIPS,
.@@.s, auditor of the Treasury for the
Nov.l3 j., y. Q Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
Oct. a6nl


LNOR RENT, the building now being fin
I'll 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-
strncled 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. The restau
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 commodisous biiardroom for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or anlory, and if not rented will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
aud water and all the modern Improvements have
been introduced each floor of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants.
Apply to or address g. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf f bet c md III sts Washington
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
stlistfIIamf0ms.
JARnLE MANTLEs.-sIarbIe works.

NIARHLE Marble works.
lNl Tie subscriber begs leave 10 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
qualify, newest style, and superior inish which he
offers for sale low for cash Also. Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstons Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, cacined plaster, So IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. lie invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct Q-6p, fml
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
STOVES, STOvESn STOvESm!
Y. NAfLOR. Conner. Tin. Shcet-irl

4
i and Stove Manufacturer south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street. invites the
attention Of all who are 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 mos, approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, also the Saratoga Radiator.
adapted either for the parlcr or hail. which he
offers for sale al the lowest market prices.
Also. manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Shect-iron Ware. made OF the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortmen,
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing. Guttering. Spouting &c cxecuted by
experienced worltmen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Wnston's Improved Patent COT.
foe Rooster -s
Sep 2i--3meod Gnteliirencer) fnl
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
COPPER.FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,
No North William Street, Mac York.
rTyHIS TYPE. IN now used exclusively Il

No. North WILLIAM Street, Nsac York.
THIS TYPE is now used exclusively In
IL 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 al least double the amount Of work
done by commontype; while il gives, al the same
time, finer working surface. The cost OF facing
is about 25 per cent upon the tariff prices oftype
The following journals are printed from the
copper.faccd 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,
Shiids Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post Boston Jonrnal. Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller. Cincinnati Commercial; and
others in this country and England
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE &c Co.,
Agents.
Eleventh street, Cd door north Pa. avenue.
Dee l0--eod. 2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
BRANCH OF sTATIONERs' HALL,
Nos. l74 and l76 Pearl street, Ne,o York.
BOWNE q Co. importers O

COLLINS, BOVINE d CO., Importers Of
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
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, DENY, 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 coored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C., with endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes Of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
1lth 8! doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct 4-1yx fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-

MOTHER NEW BOOK Bf THE AU-
IA thor of the "Wide, Wide World"-Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated price rs cents, gilt, 81 25
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous cngravings, price So so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel of Peace price 90
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany, illustrated,
price IS cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life of the Soul, from the French Of Eini
Ion and Madame Guyone, price IS cents.
The Old and the New or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East. by William Goodc, price 81 rs;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 Conver.
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 IS.
Christ in History. the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, ID. D., price ST. 25;
Autobiography Of Rev. J. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price ST..
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
.. Th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. q: J. Hunter,

WI physicians for diseases Of the chest, &c. J
beg to announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 9th of December next. or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 10 their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from dstan, parts
of the Union.
DR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invads on the southern
coast.
Dr. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December
VIII be published in January next an American
edition OF Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
aton,. vita an : lntroduction," {" Notes." and an
Arpendix. by r. Hunter, NJ. R. C. S.
Nov l6-iv f,,l
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, requested 10 commun-
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 inventions, may all times con-
suit the undersigned, 1oihont Charge, either per-
sonally at his office, by letter To those living
al distance, he would state, that all the needlul
steps, necessary to 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-
ton Is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. ST Nassau street, New York
Nov 23-~ "a ..w..
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-10
~. FOR MOUNT VERNON An
II,HE sUBscRInERy keen constantly :

TNHE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly OH
u 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 conntng-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.,
1lth street, I'd door north Of Penn. Av.
Branch Of Stationers' Hall, l74 and 176 Pearl
street. New York. Nov. ST.