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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-11

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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-29
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.


u w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
i under the United States Hotel, would re.
sPectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest impora-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
" "Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing TO purchase stock of Clothing
not inferior TO any in this city, and not made up at
she north, as is usually The case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point of prices
and to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of. .S15
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $40 10 $50
Over-coats Of different styles, from. .$12 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, fromo..s3 SO to $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. SO so 10 $40
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy articles-such as gloves cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
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4 LExANDRIA BoARDING-sCHooL

~ The Thirty-6rst Annual Session Of this In
sttution will commence on the I'd of the 10th
month"; (October.) Besides the ordinary branches
Of an English education, aud the Latin, Greek
French, and Spanish languages, there taught
the various branches of Natural Science and
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed The Institution is supplied with
good library, a large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa-
tory, with good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughion's circle, &c; meteorological observa
tory, and chemical laboratory, in which the ad-
vanced studeiI- are exercised in various chemi-
cal manipulatons and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &c, and every known facility for the ad-
vancement OF the students in the different depart
ments of study.
The number of students is limited to about six
ty and in order to secure precision in their vari-
Gus sludies and TO prevent loss of time from want
Of necessary assistance, fve experienced teachers
Gncudng the subscribers,) three Of whom are
graduates of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give TO them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
cally devoted to stuGy, but al all other times when
needed. In addition 10 these are the teacher of
modern languages and The teacher Of drawing,
who give instruction 10 classes at stated periods.
A full course Of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred to all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying 10 one the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY c. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. 29th, 1864.
Sen 3-eo6t
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.-The 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.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. d., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Mcros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. d., Professor Of Chems-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
the same roof
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
sst session, for the accommodation of the
II, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures IS. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator........ 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... S
Graduating expenses. ...............-...... %
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. ID,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and l4th SITS.
Sep 21-tf
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

" 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:
/. Ancient Languages .. Modern Languages
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy
6. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet-
RIGS. and Medical Jurisprudence; z. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric Bellies Letters, aud Political
Economy; 0. Law. Also, a lectureship Of Special
Anatomy Maicria Medica and Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorship of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor and in tho school of law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing. books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, s25
each ...............s .s.s......... SO W
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three instaIlments, in advance -.
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyihs room, SS each. 90
Matriculation fee. and use Of Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. l0................. 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, say $40 80 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine charged with four
tickets at S25 each, and dissecting fee of s.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
$50; in the Senior class, SO.
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-29
HISTORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, dc.

TTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
Il 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
lish in the several States a complete list ofcsents,
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 TO his views of completeness (;
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at 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 not injured, their full 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 labors ince ssant, will appear OBJ
vous TO all without particular explanation,
DAYTON IL WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tx
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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 Colum-
blan College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acer of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Class-
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 TO 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 student
will be about S190 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty OF the Columbian College |;
Col J. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Cum
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewctt, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepe1-tf
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Inspector U. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, VI
w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,

I 1. 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 will
enable aim 10 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-mad 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 10 order.
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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MisftIIanE0ns.
TO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

i lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given a. June
court, 10th 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
ections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer agent. / will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, if fjusiifed, will attend to the coec-
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
ect, in my official capacity or as agent as may be
requested if as officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and il as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to,secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-29
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MelOdeons for Cash.

"oRACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preering 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers of
Wall street, 10 raise available means to enable him
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at 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 an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 TO
to Sl60. 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 offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free Of postage.
Sent 2l-d3m
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GENCY AT wAsHINGroN.-To

IA almants.-thANClS A. DlCklNS con-
tnues 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 10 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
vices, 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, as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ces which may requirethe aid of an 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.. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have bevn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
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 (m)
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TC

CIATH MILES DISTANCE SAVED III
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
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
Dunkifk touching at 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
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,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mchi-
gan, 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 8
o'clock, p. m, every day, except SundaysD and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
ID hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
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 OnlcagO, elSDt
hours. Total thirtysix hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north Of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with lli-
nois River Line OF Steamboats, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock. Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkrk 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, SO
hours; TO St. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper at a
glance that other line enter the lists com
petitors.
Passengers tcketed 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. 1893
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-29
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.


i commence on the I'd Wednesday Of October,
(Oct. 11th) 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
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
ence Of the students at the opening of the SESSION
is highly important.
Further information may be obtained by ad-
dressing, postpaid, BENZ. s. EwELI, or Judge
GEO. p. SclARBuReH, Williamsburg.
The following is u list OF the Faculty, viz:
Benz. s. Ewell, President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Sas Totten, ID. D., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan :, Smead, Ph. DR.. Professor OF Lss.
guages.
Henry Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge @. p. scarburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
n No. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of MsthSmskcs
Aug si0-leowlSlawao
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'MisfsIIamkuMs

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
j the House Of Representatiyes.-Age gentle
man who has had twenty years experiences as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO p. b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order. Feb 2--u
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NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre I'm

it 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
meritorous attraction can ill II.
With the alterations and Improvements con
templated it 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 OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
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 talen; by pay
ing to it 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 Thestre, box
242, Washington city, ID. G.