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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-01
Ell STORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY tho Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, sc.

TTNIIIS important work is now in press, the first
i 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 10 his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and nt 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 all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published
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 moi injured at their full cost 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 abors are incessant, will appear oh.
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15--tfx
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.--Tbe 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 Materia Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor of the Prin-
cples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M D., Professor of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De,
nonstrator
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.
asst session, for the accommodation of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures is.... .................... 500
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. ...... 10
Martrculating fee payable only once). ....... S
Graduating expenses. s....................... IS
Admission TO 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 l4th SITS.
Sep 21--tf
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D W. BRwNING. Merchant Tailor,

l under the United States HOTEL having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-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 vii
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 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 attwelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (T)
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,ELECr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathemat1Cal
- ScHooI.-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-
ban College, it will continue 10 preserve the char
scter OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of a thorough English, Cassi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses.
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close ON the last of June. E1n 80
Terms: $l2 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 otheI
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
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, and OF
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. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fcssor G. G.. Jeweu, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepe1--tf
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rUo ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

u lect.-l am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court 18th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
ieciions from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, fjustifed will attend 10 the collec-
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 or as agent, as may be
requested if an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt.
Z SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent l2-1m &
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York. prefering TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it TO the sharpers of
Wall street, to raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
MeIodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those of several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; af.
fording opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from $50 TO
10 s160. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule of offactory prices OF Pianos, Meo
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sant 01--d2n
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TTNIyERsITY or vIRGINIA.-Th,

j"
~ next session of this Institution will COM
mence the lst Of October, and end the 29th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
1. Ancient Languages; O. Modern Languages
ralogy and Geology s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
G. Principles and Practice of Medicine, Obstet-
RIGS and Medical jurisprudence; z. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; 8. Moral Phi
Iosophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
ECONOMY; o. Law. Also, lectureship Of Special
Anatomy, Maieria Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demonstratorship Of Anatomy
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor aud in the school OF law there
are two professors.
Z The expenses (exclusive of clothing. books and
pocket money! are rs follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, SOS
each .................. SO 90
Board including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
eM$ee installments, in advance -. 0
Room.rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyinr a room. IS each. ........ s 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, Sl5 contin-
gent deposit, $40. 25 90
Washing, say slO fuel and lights, say $50 80 90
s25s OO
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tic kets at S25 each, and a dissecting fee Of 8.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
$50 in the Senior class, SIS.
S. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l-eod2w. Chairman Of the Faculty
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n
~ 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
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir.
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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees whether for commutation, halfpay, 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
ali 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 orthe public Of
ces which may requrethe 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. Dickns is known to most ofthose who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office IL on fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIX'rY MILES DISTANCE SAVED T(

"
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mchi-
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
Dunkfk, 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
line for passengers and freight from New YORK to
the Mississippi river Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire Captain MITCHELL keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wellknowa magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, j. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One OF the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at .
o'clock D. m every day, except SundaysD and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
Ii 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 10 Chicago eight
hours. Total thirty-sx 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 Sale, 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 10
ST. Louis Rock Island Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
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 TO Chicago, 80
hours; to ST. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railread all the way.
Two Daily Linessb by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists COM
petitors. -
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming 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 Companys Office, No. 1913
! Broadway corner Of Dey street, New York, to
| JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
| L. Z. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

HcAt scssfOu vi hnstItut1On VIII
commence on the I'd Wednesday OF October,
(oct llth and will continue until the 4th of July
following. The course of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction,
including course on the Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
Of the Professor of Moral Philosophy There is q
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for session varies from $3.50 to
$500. Fe must be paid in advance. The pres
Of the students at the opening of the session
is highly important
Further information may be obtained by sd-
dressing, postpaid BEU. s. EwELI, or Judge
GEo r. SclARBURGH, Williamsburg.
The following is q list of the Faculty, viz:
Benz. s. Ewel President and Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten, ID. d., Professor Of Bellies Lettrcs
and Moral snd Intellectual Philosophy
Morgan Smead, Ph. DR.. Professor OF Lam
guages
Henry A Washington Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G, p. Scarburgh, Professor of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
no. Gatewood, Adj, Professor of Mathematics
Aug 10-leowlSlawlO
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Ccorrs WEEKLY pApER.--The pub

w pup
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54D combination Of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
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
pards celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the |" Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series OF original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 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, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvie, Lille Lberne, Mrs, Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers 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 S2; two copies one
year SO four copies one year So; nine copies one
| year, and one TO the getter up of the club, SO
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter ur
OF the club, 500
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
| No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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T1oR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

NOR LEASE.-The National Theatre In
II, the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term of years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world and yet every
mertorious attraction can ill II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will he in every respect a desirable
establishment.
If "a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment. ~,
The entire receipts 10 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 woult
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 TO IT all the profits. Every letter received will
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, boz
242, Washington city, ID. G.
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NEW<YORK May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--tf EMANUEL b. HART.
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-~ CHEAP AND PLEAsANT

-Ez2ss2fsS1Rs excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aquia Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily at.
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours Of 81
a. m. and n p m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply TO Captain A d
Peck, on board, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the lire in Washington.
Iul, IS--d0mH
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.

The cheapest, most comfort BE. and expedl-
tious route to the White SULPHUR Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
r.. rssze4ssEs1 ARRANGEMENTS having
- been made with the owners of tho
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 10
run between Alexandra and Washington, dis
tance Of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads. the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June /, 1854:
A train from Alexandria to Gordonsvlle, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at 7 o'clock, a. M,
on the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsve at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad to Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton
A train from Gordonsville to Alexandra, and in5
ternediate stations, will leave Gordonsve at
IL O'clock on the arrival of the on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandria at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandria to Warrenton and, in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandra daily
Sunday excepted) al o'clock, p. M, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
day excepted at quarter before o'clock, a. M,
arriving at Alexandria al halfpast o'clock, a. m,
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL o'clock,
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
H a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLINeToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
teHber is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Ladys Book, Grahams Magazine, and
Pu,nam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
lFa SHILLJNGTONiS Bookstore
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
az any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints Brushes,
Camphne, Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentne, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass &C., &c, &c.
Goods sent to any part OF the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call.
o. S. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar Is (Star.)
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

Mrs. r. w. YOUNG & MISS ". TOWN
Qyl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner Of 10th and streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, a limited number Of
young ladies' who may desire to pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method Of instruction is thorough and
practical. 1t is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF 10 months $3.50
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon...... charges
Painting in oil and water colors....
Sept 6-3tawt1Sth 5lb