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By Governors appointment. The Legislature
Of Alabama will have two United States Senators to
elect during the coming session.
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Old Line Democrats. L. Stratton,
Charles SHELTON, Samuel Lilly, George vrail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED To

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- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
ran Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
lass steamers running on Lake Erie IN conuec-
ion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching al Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
inc for passengers and freight from New York TO
he 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 well known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. wilson, Commander, leaves
buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi--
ran. A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
,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 5 hours, and arriving next evening afier leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, -four.
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours. a1.eu TQ
Running time from Monroe 10 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 TO La Sale, and there connect with Il-
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
nlar line ofsteamers for all points above and boz
low making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West. ~ Hsf t~r
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 TO Chicago, 20
hours to ST. Louis, 56 hours.
-Four Daily Trains by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie. ~
Thus the travt Her and shipper can al q
glance that no other line enter the lists CON-
petitors. 81 .sls ~. ,.g
Passengers tckeied through from New York
with privilege OF stopping at any point on the
route, and resumng sents 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. i9s
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, to
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
s l.. p. DUNT0N, Ticket Agent. 5ss "a
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
T7HE MOST COMPLETE AssORTME

II NhG AS5OR
4 Of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot consisting OF Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen & Co.'s Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il. aecl
Schumacher 6S Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkraniz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch. tt4 -. 81 .5.a $500
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per ps ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Gilbert's bea ,ful
Boudor or Piccolo Pianos. .8t.e n.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment OF Pianos ever offered for sale in this city,
manufacturers prices with warranty for each
Piano IL desired. b +-ts
Also, several secondhand Pianos, Including one
Of Jonas Chickerng, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones rt ~
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand. b.
HILBUS g. HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan Oft (m) ~ ~
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
oFvIRGINIA.--The next

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" session of tins institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th OF June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: !, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
g. mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neraogy,
and geology; 8, chemistry; 8, medici e; 2, com
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po
Iitical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship on
special anatomy and materia medica, and a de-
monstratorship OF anatomy. The schools Of an
ceni languages, modern languages, and mafhc-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and IN
the sc1ool Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, on
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools at $25 each .S7S 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ....... 40 90
Room rent, two occupying room, So
2 each .-..................... %
tRents without the precints, something
more)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, $lO .......... ............... 20 W
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 co
eaeI s256 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, n S23 each, and dissecting fee of -.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500; n
$500 80 GEssNER HARRISON,
Sep 2f-tf Chsi-msn ofths Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
A GENCY AT WAsHINGTON N.--To

A GENCY AT WASN'T @ TO N .--To
"a Clairnants-FRANCIS 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
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
Of the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hatpay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States;
ali claims growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, 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 require the 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. i
Mr.. + A. Dckins is known to most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington. a
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.
Sen 2S-1yd =. (rnb tHY
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
il . ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the at
tention Of Members Of Congress- strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
slmos, every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taiors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
n8- No, 4 Washington Place, Seventh street.
May id--atif
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
GREAT ACCoMMODATION!

Connection beficeea tie Orange and Alexandria
Rdiiroad from Washington.
A T the urgent solicitation Of a number Of per-
N sons will, on and after Monday, July 3,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning al 81 O'Clock. calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences of persons who may leave their
order the night previous at P. w. Halls, near Sd
ST.. or at w. Lepreux's, corner OF 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
The trouble and Inconvenience of changing some
three or four times at uniform rate OF charges
Passage IS cents trunks rs cents; no charge for
a valise or carpet-bsg.
Another coach win leave the depot on the arri-
val of the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead of every other line.
July elm HUGH LATHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
TOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre II

TNOR LEASE.-The National Theatre In
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea.
son, or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can 6ll IT,
With the alterations and improvements con,
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO 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 woulo
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
cned to this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received VIII
be- known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
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 welselected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, 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 call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
NIB Sole agent for Scotts report Of Fashions
or. the District.
Oct. 15--6m. I'm,
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18

J. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations.
Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story Of the Valley Of
Virginia. tt
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
ment Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects Of the
LatterDay Saints, by Benz. G. Ferris, late Secre-
tary of Utah Territory. iilL
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author Of
81 The Doyhood of Great Men, Just published
and for sale by r. FARNAAM,
July III corner OF Penn, av., and llth 81.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18

s~- NEW YORK, MONTREAL l. a MD
~ ~ Ogdensburg gRsilroad.--Passenger and
freight line-yia New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington Windsor, White
River, Wells River, st. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
81. Albans and Rouses Point Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and 18th street aad 4th avenue Express
trains, 8 a. m. and 4 p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3p m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
a9a3ste FRANCIS HYDE,
JulyG. Agent. 152 South st.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
TNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
il the House of Representatives.-Age gentle

man who has had twenty years experience as a
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them to the service
of any gentleman having writing to do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
tournament of the present session of Congress, ho
Is perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
inunications addressedto p B. T., at Mrs. Wards.
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
,rder Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
MisfeIIaneuns.

VTIRGINIA.--At Circuit Court held for
Y the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. d.
1851:
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor of Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased VIM. jackson, Coy Quayis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarrait, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees of the Gifeld Chur h, defendants.
On the motion OF the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing 10 the court il is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, lale Of the city
Of Petersburg, in the Stale of Virginia, do appear
before the judge of the circuit court Of the city
aforesaid on the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit and that copy Of the above order be pub
lished " three months in some newspaper Of the
cities Of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object Of this suit is TO recover the estate
consisting OF Two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of property Of Jones
Mitchell deceased. said properly being direlect
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Tests.
July 2--3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. G.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18

TytsK's AIR-TICHT METALLIC burial
ker and Agent, rcay the corner of Sd st. and Penn
sylvanis avenue. Persons wishing 10 purchase
will find il to their advantage 10 call. Two geod
besrses, with handsome grey horses, always ia
readiness. These csscs can Be supplied 81 thirty
minutss, notice g Feb 26---2m
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
VXIATCHIsS! !WATCHES.--J. Y. savage.
wv No 90 Fulton street New York, has an ex.

wv No. 80 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
I ensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias & Co.'S, r..
& @. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson, Is Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &C., varying in price from $75 or
SloO Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, $25 I;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully se-
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manshp warranted to retain their points, for $2,
So and $4. Pens without cases, 75 cents, ST 90,
So anu SO. Sent to all parts ofthe country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents l,sfs Dec 17-lv
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
WAsHrNeroN, March ~, fs54.

MFRS. COWDEN CLARkIl's new Novel.
INl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Induence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordsnce 20 Shakespeare" Ria
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures on the Trne, the BcsutifuL end the
Good, by M. N. Cousin Increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by 0. w. Wight.
TAYLOR a. MAURYs
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
Corner Penn. avenue and llth street.

HARP ERs GAZETTEER OF THE
IL World, No. l, TO be completed in ten num-
bers.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story the Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints OF Famous Men, designed as lncite-
ments TO Intellectual Industry alone, urther sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Atherton by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
"A ODERN LANGUAGEs.--D. K. q

Na ODERN LANGUAGES.--D. Z. Groux,
lYl native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
aly Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
c alton and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7h streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Ger, O1-dff - -l--
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
MORE WORLDS THAN ONE. TIL

MORE WORLDS THAN ONE, THE
lI Greed Of the Philosopher and lhe Hope OF
the Christian, by Sir David Brewster. Price 60
cents.
The Plurality Of Worlds, with an Introduction,
by DR.. Hitchcock. Price ST.
Fellowship with Christ, a Guide 10 the Sacra-
ments, by Stephen II. Tying, ID. ID. Price 63 cents.
The Foresiers, Tale of Domestic Life, by
Professor Wilson Price ~ cents.
Vara, or the Child Of Adoption, "a Tale of ex-
quisi,e pathos.n A new supply Just received
Price Il.
Christian Witness-bearing against the Sin of In
temperance. No. / of the Edinburgh Temperance
Tracts, by Rev. Horaiius Bonar.
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
July g--3t Booksellers 7th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18

l late attorney general of Virginia, has re
moved TO Washington to practice law
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the courts of the District of Coum-
bia, and attend to any professions business an
fded to him.
Ofice in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue. fe
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. J. Allen, Hon. Vim. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G, b. Samnels,
Hon. G.. H. Lee, of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges of the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sen 21-1yeod. (m) E
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
T1oR SALE. A THREE-sToRY BRICK

NOR SALE, A THREE-STORY BRICK
lN House and Lot on New York avenue, near
nh street and opposite the market-house. The
building contains store-room aud commo'iious
dwelling, and is good stand for business; it has
recently been put in 6rst-rate order. Possession
given Immediately. For terms, which will be very
easy, apply to JAMES J. MILLER,
Real Estate Agent,
MAY lift Over Seldeu Withers " Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18

A HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR
N RENT, within FIVE minutes walk ofthe Capt
lol, well located, well furnished, and terms mod
crate. Apply TO J. @. Mcclure, auctioneer; or F.
N. Stratton, auctioneer; or the office of the Wash
ington Sentinel. June 3-dtf 3
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18

E y and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club "ePrefata, and "El Siglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the aten-
tion OF dealers and others. Jan 3l-n
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTvS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5l) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series Of orgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. AL who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
ution,n published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
In the Saturddv Couriey, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy Of his previous produc-
tions. The first of series of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola ETC., etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. O. Watson
illustrated story called the Two Edged knife--a
graphic picture Of carly life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
ections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville 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 SO four copies one year S5; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getier up Of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.