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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
NIvERsITY oFvrRGINIA.-The next

" session of this institution viii open the LIST OF
October, and close the 2oth Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages
3, mathematics 4, natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; 5, cheinlstry g. medci -e 2, com.
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s. mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po
litica economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages and mathe-
matics, have each assistant instructor; and in
the sc -ool of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket money! are follows: .a
Tuition fee, say three schools, at SIS each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instaments in advance ........ 40 90
Room rent, two occupying a room, IS
each ............. 8 90
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40 ....................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 30 90
s25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al s25 each, and dissecing fee Of SIS.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $50; in
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21--tf Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CSIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

ANlAEn MILES DiSTANttI SAY kSD ko
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 stannch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching al Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Islund railroads al
Chicago, in the same derot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the Mississippi river Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, L apt.
Richards; Louisiana Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those weknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire s'tatc, j. Wilson, Commander leaves
Buffalo Mo, lays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan A. u 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 Lane Dock al
O'Clock. p. IN every day, except Sundays,l and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, in
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav
ing Buffalo
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running lime from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total ihrty.sx hours
Connecting at Chicago with fine line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
10 Green Day; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with lll-
nois River Line of STEAMBOATS,. or Express Train
of Illinois Central aud Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST LOUIS, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf.
ialo- and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
ofthe Mississippi. Running time to Chicago, 30
hours; to ST. Louis So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, NIL the way.
Two Daily Lines, Ivy steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the trav, Her and shipper see at
glance that no other line enter the lists COM
pettors.
Passengers ticketcd 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 al the Companys Office, No. l9J
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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Misfellamf0us.
H IsTo7Y
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author or the Republic OF the
.Ea United States, sc.


YNIIIS important work is now in press, The first
Il volume OF which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854. u
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
li-h in the several States a complete list ofagents
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 TO issue the
numbeSs with promplness and at stated periods
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il viii prove acceptable TO all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, ma ling ten
in all, thus completing the first volume 6eoye any
more are pu6lished.
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, at their full cost to subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnes, desire of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation,
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar fh-ff* aa., 3.
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NTATONAL MEDICAL college,

IN Washington.-Tbe Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, NJ. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
WIN. p Johnson, M. d., Professor of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley NJ. D., Professor of Msteria Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, NJ. 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 Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, NJ. d., Professor OF Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
ast session, for the accommodation of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lec-
lures is. .................... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator ...... 10
Martriculatng fee payable only once). 5
Admission 10 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 14th SITS.
Sen 01-ff
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TIyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT


TINHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
OF Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis ~ Co.'s
superior Eolan Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled. -a --a.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Grayesbeen & 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.
Schumacher & Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivaled. The success which has
attended their INTRODUCED here is the best guar
nnty thereof.
Rosenkrantzs world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pa kct OF
SATURDAY. from Boston, Of l.. Gilberts boo ,tiful
Boudoir or Pccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this CITY, al
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
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
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (m)
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Jan l7-tf
A GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N.--T'

N Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
linues 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 TO 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 possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, OF soldiers sailors and marines; well those
against the State Of Virginia. the United States;
all 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 the public Of
fces which may require the 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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L,oR LEAsE--The National Theatre I'm
IL the city of Washington for the ehsuing sea.
son, or for term OF years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
tempated, il will he in every respect a desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 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 wth particulars, from parties in
cned 10 this mode Of action. The purpose oi
the Proprietor is to the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received with
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself al 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. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
has received Godey's La

y dy's Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lever.
Bride of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett. !,
Virginia and Madaene, by Mrs. Southwoth.
The Star Chamber, Historical Romance, by
Ainsworth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps of the Seat Of War in
the East.
Yankee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SIfILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. ~ street,
May 25-3tif and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
DLAIN FACTs.-We have, this day, re-

DLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day, re-
j ceved four Pianos from the far-famed es-
tablishment OF Halet Davis & Co., Boston.
These, in addition TO our stocks OF New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city
We beg leave 10 assure our friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, good endorsed
notes al 3, d, or S months. We guaranty every
Piano 10 be Of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect.
Ali persons in want Of good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now a favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN F. ELLIS
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th SIS.
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OUR PARISH, OR Annals or PAS

" tor and People. The Pastors Family
A Parisian Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev. ] H. Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Guido and Julius, or Sin and the Prophato'
exhibited in the true conservation of the Sceptic
by DR.. Tholuck
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well, a book for the young, by Dr. Tweede.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph Z. Thomp-
son.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar
aud Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DR.. Cum
mings For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now OPEN
I /. 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
almost every variety ofGenteman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit inspection by the public Of our
goods workmanship, and prices.
JEJ- No. Washington Place, Seventh street
May lI-stit
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
HARPERs GAZETTEER OFF THE

HARP ERS GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. /, 10 be completed in ten num-
bcrs.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk story ofthe Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments 10 Intellectual Industry alone, (urther sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford On sale at
TAYLOR g. MAURY'S Bookstore,
July ii near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15

~
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr., Lip
pards celebrated Legends Of the Americanilevo-
luton" published for hfty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brlancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series Of original noveIettes,
called Morris Hartley, the Knights OF the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc. etc, is also engaged TO furnish brill
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denson, author OF Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged knife-a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cairve, Lille Lilberne, 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.
Tcrms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
wear So four copies one year SIS; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up Of the club, SO
twenty copies one year and one to the gatter up
| ofthe club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No III Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
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WATCHES: WATCHES.-J. Y. Savage
Xy No % Eulfnn street. New York. has an ak

wv No. 80 Fulton street, New York. has an ex-
ensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting of
7. F. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. ]. Tobias & Co.'S, R
IL q. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool &c, &c, varying in price from $75 or
500. Gold Lepines four holes jewelled $25
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
fulllewelled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manship, warranted to retain their points, for So
SO and 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, ST SO,
So ana 49, Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec l7-1v
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
yT,o SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

II the House of Representatives. gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
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 Of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment 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 il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO z. d. IT,, at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, viii meet
with prompt attention References of the highest
order Feb 2--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15

IL j. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations
Leather Stocking and Silk, OF Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story of the Valley OF
Virginia.
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
ment, Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects of the
Latter-Dsy Saints, by Benz q. Ferris, late Secre-
tary of Utah Territory.
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author Of
{" The Boyhood of Great Men" Just published
and for sale by X. FARNHAM,
July IL corner OF Penn, av., and 1ltb st
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MisftlIanfGma

VTIRGINIA.--Ata Circuit Court held for
Y the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday. the 10th day Of June, A. d..
1854. aaa ,ty
Commonwealth Of Virginia, Plainlf
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased Vim. Jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarrait, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees of the Gilfeld Churh, defendants.
On the motion OF the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing to the court, il is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, late 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
lshed for 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 properly Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears.at-law,
A Copy--Teste. .y
july 2-3m sasr THAD. PAGAUD, d. @.
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IIlRIAL oE MATT. II. wARD.-A faII

TRIAL or MATT. r. wARD.--A full
il and authentic Report Of the Testimony on the
Trial Of Matt. f. Ward, certified TO be correct by
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk of Hardin Circuit Court,
VIM. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
of New Orleans, with the Speeches Of Governor
Criitenden, Governor Helm, T. F. Marshall, Esq,
and the reply Of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Commonwealth.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and llth street
Nav 2J
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LANGUAGEs.-D. e. Groux,

MODERN LANGUAGISS.-D. -. Gr0ux,
lyl native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
alton and explanation of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent al that place.
Sen 21--dtf
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YORK. MONTREAL AND

r. ~ NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
Sysf ~ Ogdensburg Railroad.-Passenger and
freight line-via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River St. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Abans and Rpuses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca.
nal, and Goth street aad 9TH avenue. Express
trains, . a. m. and p. m. Baggage checked
through Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3 m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July e. Agent. l52 South ct.
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ss-ExcLUsIvELY BY TELEGKAPH,-aa
kta heary expense.
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. "a hours.
The Philapelphia do. o..............lS
The Baltimore morning do..... .....12
Address {" Times" Office, Adams IL Co.'s Iron
Building, Baltimore.
Hugh Cameron, corner La av. and 7th street,
Washington city, agent for the District Of Colum-
bia. c. G. BAYLOR,
Feb 16-6teodtf Sole proprietor.
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WTE ARE NOW fRECEIVING, at
+ wv our splendidly lighted stope-rooms on 7th
street, doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock Of rich Spring Dress Goods, enlbra-
cling all the novelties of the season; also spring
styles, Mantiets, Black Lace Shawls, and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroideries, White Cambrics and Musins, with
large stock of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted to the present season all Of which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers 10 call and examine our stock.
Mss- Please observe that all articles sold al
our establishment are warranted 10 prove as rep
resented 1G9
MAXWELL, SEARS & COLLEY,
7th ST, 8 doors above Penn. avenue.
ADr S-eod3m,