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" next session of this institution will com
mence the LIST of October, and end the 29th of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz: 81
l. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages /;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Nine
ralogy and Geology; s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstef-
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence 2. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral PHI
losophy Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; Q. Law Also, lectureship Of Special
Anatomy, Materia Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demonstratorship Of Anatomy. ~.
The three FIRST named schools have each an as
sistant instructor and In the school Of law there
are two professors. t t7i %
The expenses exclusive Of clothing. books and
pocket money! are as follows: lH q
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S25
each .....s............... No W
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable IN
three instaIments, in advance o.
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying room, IS each. ......... s 90
Matricuation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, sl5 contin-
gent deposit, sI0.. ................ IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, says2o 30 90
sass 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at SOS each, and dissectng fee Of 5.
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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NEW GOODS JUST RECEIyED. .

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
I under the United States Hotel, would re-
specifnlly 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 Vesiings, of the latest importa
tion and is prepared TO have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and al 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 to
those wishing TO purchase a stock of Clothing
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up
the 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, 70
compete with northern work in point Of prices;
and to quality and STYLE he will leave for those
who favor him with a call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, PaHts, and Vest,
at the following low rates: iltgs
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
cassimere, for the small sum off,. ..........$15
Dress and Frock Goats, from .........$ $40 10 $50
Over-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, frorno. SO 50t $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......$2 so to $40
This stock Of Clothing is Of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fail
and winter fashions, g ~
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment
Of fancy artcles--such as gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c. a
Sole agent for the sale Of Scotts Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept lift
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= 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-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market. ~
2 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 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 win defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness. sa3sH rs'g iiyfe
All he asks is a caii before you purchase else
where, and he viii 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.
20 Superior Resdy-made Clothing.
have on hand a 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 viii be sold al much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District. '-
Oct. l5--6m. cl (m) ofot o.
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HISTo
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
BY the Author OF the Republic OF tn,
United States, 6c.


United States, &C.
FTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
IL volume of which viii be issued early In the
autumn Of 1854. est aa,sa f.t.-..s y.
The publication OF this work win be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union. lstn
That the author may have ample timcto prepare
his work according 10 his views OF completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 70 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the fun
confidence that Il viii prove acceptable 10 all viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume bsors amy
more are pH5iishsd -r
The numbers win then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 70 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, win be taken in pari
pay mot 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 10 possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON ~ WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tR
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4 cENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To w

~ Clamantss--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 win attend 10 pre-
empton 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 taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed BY the
Indians, or while In the possesson Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees, whether for commutafion, hslfpay, or
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and mernes as well those
against the State of Virginia as the United States;
an claims, growing out OF contracts with The gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government asd, IN
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ceswhich may require the aid Of an agent or aftor-
ney. His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service. 1s ~ t
Mr. + A. Dickns is known TO most ofthose who
have bevn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. 81
His ofce is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis
All letters must be postpaid. M
Sep 2S-1yd tm)
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OCOTTS WEEKLY PAPER---The pub
- Usher OF this lalgc and popular family journal
offers for the comibe year 1sS4) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unaftemped by any
Of the PhladelphA wceklies. Among the new
features win be nbw and brilliant series Of org
nal romances by Gcprgc Lppard, 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 C&nvisr," will find these pictures
Of French and Amc1 1csn history endowed with all
the power and brlhncy OF his previous produc-
tions. The first OF aseries Of original novelettes
called Morris Hartei, the Knights OF the Mystic
Valley by Harrison w, Ainsworth, il about TO be
commenced. IL viii be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravinss, and it's startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit Undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, 70 folbw the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthingfon 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 viii be added original contributions and se
Clairvillc, Lille Lilbcrne, 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 50; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year $5; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the eetter up Of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one 10 the gstter up
Of the club, 500 n tNa
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
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q GELECT CLASSICAL ana Matnemaucai
- SoHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing Il being fitted up for its reception. a 49,
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, ii win continue to preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical educstion. The next ses-
sion win commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of Juno. A
Terms; $12 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. .y ..a.. !.
Pupils may be boarded nj the College, under the
special care and supernfendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses OF a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of q
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 ofice;
Joseph Wilson, ESQ., Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor @. O. Jcwctt, of the Smithsonian Institute.
seps1--tf ~
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
lIll Pianos and Melodeona for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
I'LL Piano Forte dealer 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering 10 share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street. 70 raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
DIR cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
Imanuiactories 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.
fordng an opportunity for selections NOT 20 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 70 any
address, free Of postage.
Sept 2i-d3m Q vs
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-23

NEW YORK, May 2, le53.--The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange,) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Il Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated. tlla
Sep 2l-f EMANUEL B. HART.
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II IMEl LIME. LIMEETo PIasterers
81 and Buders.-We have now on hand, at
SEELYS Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sen on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention of plas-
ferers to this superior article Of Lime. II is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, Il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a very
superior aiticle for pastcfing, white coating, and
hard finishing.
Give US q call, and you shall be pleased.
lts.li3 sSt 8. j. SEELY & co.
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK. AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad RoNts from. tho LOacer
Mississippi to the Atlanfici vF ".
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 H0URsl
~W- The Steamer erWINCHESTER leaves
q the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at 2 o'clock, a. m, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
from ST. Lous) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. M take the cars at Alton at
TO- a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east. 49, Isss q, 81
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p m, take the cars at Alton saturday ex
cepted) at p. M, in time for the evening trains
rest. slN. e ~ 1ca. 'yN ~
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from st. Louis 70 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at ind above Pekin.
The trans of the C. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Vrden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavcrly,
Danville, -Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalie sa- isel y
N8- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern. the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis. iit4
NA- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads. gI
e- 1fo E. KEATING, Supt G. ds M. r. r.
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FINE WATCHES q RICH JEWELLERY.
Z" o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
H. 41 and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers for sale the same at wholesale or RETAIL much
cheaper than goods OF like quality have ever been
sold for in this section Of country. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B. Special attention paid TO the repairing 10
NE watches by w. w. Hollingsworth. Apr
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-23

EyOR LEAsE--The National Theatre I'm
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for raterm Of years The National Theatre
is one OF the largest In the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can GIL II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il win 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 10 be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion oI
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur.
rent expenses and salaries. n M
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clincd TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 70 secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 il al the profits Every letter received wlll
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who viii not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
80 the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-23

"ARPER,S MAGAZINE for September Is
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravngs, and for sale at SHmLINGroN's book
store. ~
The great Illustrated Magazine of Arr for Sep
tember 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 Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
sHILLINGToN,s Bookstore.
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~ ENERAL ACENCY.--The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle.
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments OF Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and srrcarage pay, and viii al.
tend TO the buying and selling OF real estate the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. ofice, at present, will be ON M near 18th
rtreet. W fas % sar &
REFKRxNoEs. eaas
Hon. J. 9. Dobbin, Sscretavy of the Nasv
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War
N. CaIlan, esq, President Of ne Board of Com
mon CouueiL 49, MHN
Gen. John NJ. McCalla, Aftornsy at Lsw.
James II. Caustin, esq. fr
w. @. Reddall, Stots Department.
Jan 17--tf a sf3 c8laH ~ N +
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DON'T FAIL TO CALL AT HOOPS

nONT FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS
IL IL you wish to purchase anything in the way
Of fine American, London, or Geneva watches,
thst can be relied on for the true fime,) rich gold
jcwelry, pure silver ware, &c, &c., and save from
10 20 20 per cent, as he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold si the lowest
wholesale rates. kb
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war.
ranted 70 give satisfaction. ,..sh ~
Pa: avenue, between ~ and 9th streets, sign OF
the large spread eagle. Sept lc-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-23

Just received large as
" sortment Of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
burg, in small and large Jars. .....a
Jan 22-f @. GAUTTER.
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ll Dickens. M e tflt - ~.
The Metallic Wealth Of the United States, de-
scribed and compared with that Of other countries,
by ]. d. Whitney.
Memoirs Of Joseph John Quincy, with selec-
tions from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwaite, In 3 vols
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR q MAURYS
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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ID STEER, Merchant Tailor,is now open.
I ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the al
iention Of Members Of Congress-, strangers, and
citizens. v1 s5f n. 4. lssa $3.50, gAissa X.
The stock is slarge and very complete, embracing
almost every variety Of ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taors. a sss is
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices. l.sI
sa gD- No. 4 Washington Place, Seventh street
May 14--3tif vi spss
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-23

MODERN LANGUACEs.-D. E. Groux,
Ixl native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guagcs, especially French Spanish, and German
Trsnslations made with correctness and punctu.
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between eth
aud 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 21---dtf nAA
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WI ms aay 1910 T !, .s'i;e - 70 sS;s;,ny
49,. . 'A'o a''Sa''oh - ~ F~' -
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
i y. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

1 !. Is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which he
invites the attention of Members Of Congress
Strangers, and Citizens % 6
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac'
ing almost every variety OF Gentlemen's Goods
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
No,4, Washington Place, Seventh street.
MAY M-3tif stsss
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!. sEA CHEAT AND PLEAsANT

Aqua Greek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desrous OF recreation
and change OF scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily az
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 70 Aqua Creek
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply TO Captain A ID.
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent OF the line in Washington.
1ulv fS-domf -
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GTONE QUARRY.-I am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Pals
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
ONcale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undcrsigne ed
at his house on III, between 10Th and 20fh Streets
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, at the quarry
July 27 WILLIAM b. SCOTT.
Alexandra Senfinel.l