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GSnfati0naI.
UNIVERSITY oFyIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 10Th of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages; 2 modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; s, chemistry; @, medicine; 7, COM
paraive anatomy, physiology and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies letres, and po-
lhicai economy; Q, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy The schools of an
Client languages, modern languages and maihe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school OF law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing books, or
pocket-moneyD as follows
Tuition fee, say three schools, at $25 each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instruments in advance 1890. l20 90
Room rent, two occupying room, 50
each > UO
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, GU 20 w
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissecting fee Of SIS
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-tf Chairman of the Faculty
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DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya.
BILE I'm fnstalmenta.

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya-
BILE I'm instruments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
LID stock of this Company now open at the
Office of ADAMS & STEVENS, 9th ST.. opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has $4,000 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
1875 miles southwest Of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes to
build railroad to connect with the Virginia Cen
trail and Manassas When this is accomplished
il will be able to put coal in this city at 50 per ton
thus enabling the company TO make from So to 81
per ton profit and of course making it one of the
most profitable investments ever offered to the
public. The lands abound in rich stratas of coal
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an inexhaustibe supply Of iron ore
and richness The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State Of Virginia, and is nearer
than any of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles, consequently II enjoys, in re-
spect 10 distance, advantage over any coal that
comes to this city. The coal is about ninety per
cent. carbon, and entirely free from sulphur its
ash is white.
ADAM RUDOLPH, President
ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS. T. CLARKE,
w. s. DUNHAM,
C. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED Z. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr,
President Marine Bank Treasurer.
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copy
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NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

IN EXTRA RDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Varerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south of f
street. would most respectfully inform the cti-
Gems Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that / have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, 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 121 cents So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37a cents
TO 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted 10 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 Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice. by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my rs 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 7. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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CELECT 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 ColHm-
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, CLASH
cal, and Mathematical education. The next SEES
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 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de.
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under ths
special care and superintendent Of the Principal
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, M. D.. Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fcssor G. @. Jewett of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepsl-tf E
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DATENT GAS REcULATOR.-Tne n.

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The In.
II ventor Or. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas-
consuming community The saving effected by
the use OF il will be found fully IS per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill 1t can be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that OF the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the fuctua-
tons of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is a light of more
agreeable quality, in place of the blush white
color of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed AS
an evidence Of its practical utility, is now in op-
Grafton in some of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony to its value. It has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel propretors and storekeepers in the CITY of
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS to avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain all fur
Their information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration Of il.
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
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A -GENcY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

IA Clalmants-FhANClS A. DICkINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the confir-
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
halEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as 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
fces which may require the aid Of agent or 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. Dickins 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 is 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 (n)
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MARBLE NOTWITHSTANDING works.

MARBLE MANTLES.-Marble works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave TO 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
quality, newest style and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 81 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 to his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On st., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct 9-6m. (m)
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CARD-MUSICALE
j. f.. SCHEEL RESPECTFULLY

IL informs the Musical Community of Wash
ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
10 attend Private Parties, Soriees, &c. He has
made arrangements which insure him a constant
supply of all the most fashionable European and
American music.
The Piano being the most fashionable instru-
ment at present used in Europe and the northern
cities on the above named occasions Professor
Scheel will at all times be prepared personally TO
preside at that instrument, and perform all the
most popular and most fashionable music Of the
day, and trusts that his past experience and en-
deavors to please, will ensure him the patronage
Of all lovers Of good music.
Ess- Any additional instruments furnished il
desired Orders may be left at his residence on 18th
street, near F; at the music stores of Mrs. Ander
son. Mr. Davis and Hilbns & Hitz, or at the con
fectionery stores of Mr.. Gautier, Mr.. Miller, and
Mr.. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec 6-6teod
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S0nks, Statiomsru, TT.
COLLINS, BOVINE q CO., Ilth stree

GOLLINs, BOVINE q CO., nth street,
~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
Porters and manufacturers, offer at 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, sates pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
folos, 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
riety. Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL
TIA and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
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NIEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-

ul den Sydney College, Richmond Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence Monday the 10th day of October, 1853,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
R. L. Bohannan, M. D., Prof. Of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne, NJ D., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, M D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M D., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter P. Johnson, M D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker, M. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstrators OF
ANATOMY
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are .regularly given at the col
lege nirmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject TO the entire control OF the faculty. is all
times well filed 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 to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual epportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee S25.
&s- The price Of board, including fuel lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or $3i per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
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NEW THING. ENTIREIY.-Tne most

n
"A astonishing performance heard of. Barrels,
frklns, kegs, and all description Of cooper work,
made and finished, without defect, alright, and
smooth enough 10 varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed following, and aoith the gram cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side Of uniform thickness, jonted with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportonate bige accord
ing totswidth, and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howeed, chamiered, crease cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world to
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred to three hundred per dayto each machine.
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead key, TO the largest size cask in
general use; all Of which, can be warranted to hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
Of any description OF goods In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Is erelnsipely in the timber.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing the right TO use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia MARYLAND,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
TO the subscriber at Washington City, b. G., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct. 15-eod1m
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M EDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. e. j. Hunter,
IL IL. IL.

lN (physicians for diseases of the chest dc.,)
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-
fice IN Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being central and easy
Of access TO those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union.
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally 81. 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 Scudamors's work ON Inha-
Iation, with an Introduction" "Notes," and an
Appendix, by X. Hunter, M. r. G. s.
Nov 1G--lY (ml
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ADAMS AND HASKINS,
IA re HIT EC rs.

Office on Pennsylvania arenne, between 10Th ana
llM streets, Washington, d. C.
DLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and undermined
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings ofevery 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 C. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute
Dr. William p. Johnson.
Dec Sind lml ~
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gaiI 8aaas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
I AZ BALTIMORE AND OHIOE.

= ny
Railroad, from Baltimore to ~
wheeling, and connecting herewith thel large new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
inns expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order
ths 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
Inc express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
az p M, and runs directly through 10 WhesI;ny
(SSO miles, in IL or 10 hours, including ali stop
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. M next day: or
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M. NAV Law
over LOT lodging IN Cumberland, Q79 miles, and
proceed %s thence to Wheeling in the morning
Washington at 8 A. M. and s p M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the washington Junc,
tion, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
Al Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars and convey passengers down the Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &C., 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
TO GAINESVILLE, de-, and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wcllsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connection at Wheeling TO 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 route0 from Washington to
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, al the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company.
4 WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l--dtfx General Superintendent
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NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTOR
AND THE PUBLIC.
TTH HAS BEENIONC TILE, PRAC TICy

AND PUBLIC.
AUDITORS OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT
November J., 1853
TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this 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 slswer process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply to one draft per
route from each contractor for the fchoie amount
{deducting fines, collections &C., Of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
as to be supposed to allow any
number of drafts and for any amount, not exceed
ing in the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter privilege conceded for accommodation Qor
il was never anything morcl has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon it the settlement Of the private
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species Of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws
II not unfrequently occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures 10
the assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made TO pass before their presentation.
therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notce 10 contractors, and all concerned that from
and alter the Isl day of January, 1854, but one
draft or the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment in thi, Office. This
DRAFT should state upon its face, That L. Is r eulv
one for the quarter aud The route Doth TO be .peci-
fed) on which il is drawn and the signature fb,ys
TO should be atested By the postmaster at N, MIR.
fchere may be draicn and one other acifu,s,: and
teitnesses
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
FL. AKditor Of The Treasury for the
Nov 10. p. 0 Department.
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MisftlIanGgns.
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL,

N0S. ia ana ITO Fc6Tf Sfrect, VeU T0rE.
COLLINS, 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
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
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, 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 descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE 81 co.
18th q fdoors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1y~ (m)
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STOVES! STOVES! STOVESnm
IL Y. MAYOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-irol

STOVES! STOVESi! STOVES!M
IL Y. MAYOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-iroIi
IL and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvana 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 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 at the lowest market prices
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware, made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment o.
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spoutng, &C., executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly DONE
Sole agent for Wnston's Improved Patent COT.
fee Rooster laa
Sep 24-3meod (InteQencer) I'm,