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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A re HIT EC TS.

O1ce on Penasyi,aaaia apenne betaceen 10th ana
l1M streets, Washington, d. C.
DLANs, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared
and their erection superintendent
Old Buildings altered and modernized
Draughts and Specifications of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed.
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. B. B. French, Com. Public Buildings
Captain B. S. Alexander, U. S. Army.
Prot. Charles G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
DR.. William p Johnson.
Dec 3-3md fm)
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ToR RENT. the building now being fin
Oct. 9-6m.

THOR RENT. the Building now being fin
IL ished on the northeast corner of 7h 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-
structed TO embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions &C. The erestau-
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 commodious biard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room or amory, and if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each foor Of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants
Apply to or address s. c. BARNEY
Sep 21--,f E, bet and 7th SIS, Washington.
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DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya.
In In fus al .arsfr + 3. /.

Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE In instalments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock OF this Company are now open at the
Office OF ADAMS IL STEVENS, 9Th ST., opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens oftbe coal may
be seen The company has $4,000 acres Of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
l35 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 10 connect with the Virginia Cen
viii be able 10 put coal in this city at 50 per ton,
thus enabling the company To make from 50 10 81
per ton profit, and OF course making il one OF the
most profitable investments ever offered TO the
public The lands abound in rich siratas OF coal
from four To fourteen feet thick, and water free
There is also an inexhaustibc supply Of iron ore
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness The Dora il 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-
spec, 10 distance, advantage over any coal that
comes 10 this cify. The coal il about ninety per
cent. carbon, and entirely free from sulphur; its
ash il white.
ADAM RUDOLPH. President.
ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS T, CLARKE,
w. = DUNHAM,
@ q. n. wEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED T.. BEACH,
Directors,
THos. WILLIAMS, Jr.
President Marine Bank, Treasurer
No. s-lw tAexandria Sascite eoPyl
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NEW GOODS. bargains for CASH.

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IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Pre- ExAIbitioR of the most splendid assortment
of ia patterns, tthe Metropolitan Paper Han giae
ard uIalois,sry Rarrooms, No s. Washington
Place, east side OF 7th street, 5 doors south Of
street l would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieiies and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and UnglaEed Papers, at all prices. from 10 cents
10 50 30 cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns ranging IN price from l2l cents TO SO so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37t cents
10 81 and upwards, according TO quality
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted 20 give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules kept on exhibition Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Parisian and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
nj short notice, by skful workmen.
Particular attention is callcdto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble 10 show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24--3Ineod (m)
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u w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
IL 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
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 win 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 dothes
can be made up in the most elegant Style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-mnde 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.
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
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NEW THING ENTTRELY.-The M

A NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The most
IN astonishing performance heard Of! Barrels,
frkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect alright, and
smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed following aud tcith tic grain cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side Of uniform thickness, jonted with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportonate bilge accord
ing to its width and the strength ofeach fully tested;
the cask is howeled, chamfered, croase cut, heads
turned and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete and
superior finish, that we challenge the world 10
produce the equal and that at the rate Of from two
hundred to three hundred per day to each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg, 10 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 tAe machinery
cannot make an imperfect article unless the fault
is exclusively in the timber.
Persons desirous 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, d. c., 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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CELEcT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

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~ ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum.
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char.
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation of 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.
Terms: S12 SO per quarter, payable in advance
AT small additional charge the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding studen,
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 6. BACON, Principal
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian 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-
fessor c. G. Jcwett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-n
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CARD-MUSICALE. .
lR(lEESSOR II. f. SCHEEI, resnecffiplIv /

Il informs the Musical Community of Wash
ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
TO attend Private Parties, Sorees, &C. He has
made arrangements which insure him 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 &c
preside at that instrument and perform all The
most popular and most fashionable music of III,
day, and trusts that his past experience and en-
deavors 10 please, will ensure him the patronag,
OF all lovers of good music.
EB- Any additional instruments furnished j
desired Orders may be left at his residence on l4t
street near + at the music stores Of Mrs. Ander
SON Mr.. Davis and Hilbus a. Hitz, or at the con
fectonerystores Of Mr.. Gautier, Mr, Miller, an
Mr.. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec 6-6teod
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-Tne in

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The In
IL ventor CDR. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks Of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use Of it will be found fully 25 per cent in ev
cry persons gas bill. II can be 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 light Of more
agreeable quality in place Of the blush white
color of the ordinary gas light, ,occasoned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed AS
an evidence of its practical utility il 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 Communications of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves of the economiser, can 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. t
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and d streets
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
CARD.-Drs. r.. q y. Hunter,

NH E1DHCAL OhNDe--DTbe Nc q Dc KhuutcT,
1Nl (physicians for diseases of the chest, &c.
beg 10 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 TO 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 distant parts
Of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter will during the winter, visit
professionally ST. 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 Scudsmore's work on Inha-
iat'on, with an @Introduction,r Notes" and an
Appendix, by r.. Hunter NJ. X. C. s.
Nov l6-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
1lisfflIaat0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURN.AL.

Illustrated Record OF Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No
81 Nassau street New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent 6y Mail to any part the United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIE Journal n repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, MY cents a yolume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps. or bills, at the risk of the publisher.
Inc name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired to be sent should be
plainly acrittem. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. sc Nassau street, New York City.
:, Es- Two volumes published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
aaiI aaaSs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
IL ABALTIMORE AND OHIOE1.

EszEzz5zzxzSzS = Railroad, from Baltimore to ~
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, &c
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, 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
Ihe Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at T. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
$50 mlles) in lS or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or p, M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s Al. M NAV Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, (179 miles, and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno.
ton, better known as the Relay House1 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, 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 70 Cincinnati) and other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
wheeling In the Ohio Stage Companys excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wellsyile and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
| agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion at Wheelingro 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 routeD from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, Sill to Louis
ville $l2.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. Parsons, Agent at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents Of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtfx General Superintendent
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8o0ks, Statigneru, &f.
(tOLLINs, BoyyNas 3 Co, IIth street

~ 2d door north Of Pennsylvania avenues inn
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
stanie ssaioserv - Ganv;ns and np,a,;a n,essss
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
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, slates, 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
riety Books ruled and bound to pattern.
job printing executed al low rates Cards, cir
culars, bill heads checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and Others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 commune
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-
i've TO patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, soitAout charge, either per-
sonaiiy at his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged oy letter, Just as well as if the party
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-
tion is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No % Nassau street, New York.
i. Nov Oh
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4 TARBLE MANTLEs.-siarble works.

ll The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, 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, lntels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile counter, and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 IS 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 Z ST.. bet. 18th and 18th
Oct 9--6m fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
coPPER-FAcED TYPE.


No. s North William Street, New York.
THIS TYPE is now used exclusively In
j 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 at least double the amount of work
done BY common type; while il gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost OF facing
Is about 70 per cent. upon the tariff prices oftype
The following Journals printed from the
copper-faced 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,
Chid's Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post. Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial and
others in this country and England
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE &c Co.,
Agents.
Eleventh street, I'd door north Pa. avenue.
Dec l0--eod. 2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07

A GENCY FOR THE SALE of Long,
N worth a. Zimmerman's Pure, Sparkling and
Dry Catawba, the Isabella Sweet Wines and
Brandy. have also received direct by the pack
ct South America from Havre, 100 baskets OF
PURE CHAMPAGNE, pints and quarts, Of my
former brands. Alsoin store, Heidseck, Gordon's
Sherry, and other wines; all Of the best brands,
with n large choice OF the finest BRANDIES.
Scotch and Rye Whiskey, Jamaica Rum, Arrac,
Maraschino, Curacao, and other Cordials, Prime
Havana Scgars, &c. b. JOST,
dec S-3teo (n) Pa. av, btw. nth & 18th str
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
misttIIamf0as.
BRANCH oF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nes. i7i and 10 Psaa street, MeE York.
BOVINE q CO.. Importers OF

I AfNNF = ~ Ut" 7 70 a tbFf stFt<x, 4ftU IOTA.
GtOLLINs. BOVINE q CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one OF the largest and best se-
ecied stocks 10 the trade that can be found in this
market Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
aud Canadas, consisting Of bath post, plain and
gih edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post hat cap, deny, medium royal, sup. royal ;
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-.
bosscd, and colored cards card, perforated Bris-
to, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass and
memorandum books, of every variety fancy, mar
bic, and colorcd papers, AT very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c., with an endless assortment OF
staiioners goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS. BOVINE a. co.
lith 81, @ doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Oct. a--iy~ tm)
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GENTLEMEN wishing to provide them.

GENTLEMEN wishing to provide them.
M selves with superior READY-MADE
CLOTHING and FURNISHING GOODS, will
find that they can be suited at our establishment
with any style color, quality Of garments, adapt
ed to the present season, manufactured in the most
substantial manner expressly for our sales, which
we will warrant in all cases to prove as repre-.
sented
BOYS CLOTHING.
We have the largest and most superior assert.
ment in Washington, suitable for children and boys
from four to sixteen years eff age; consisting Of
Overcoats, cloaks, Talmas
Jackets. roundabouts, pantaoons, vests
Shirts, drawers, undershirts
Gloves, hosiery, &c, of all qualities.
To which we would invite parents and guar
dians in search Of substantial and wemade gar
ments
Gentlemen's and boys clothing made to order
WALL Il STEPHENS
Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
Dec 11-3t