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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-04
IN IsTo1Y
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.


TINHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1884.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
hsh in the several States a complete list ofsgents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part OF the Union.
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according 10 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, viii be taken in part
pay il not injured at their full cost 10 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 abors incessant, will appear OBJ
yious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON IL WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15--tf*
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

OF VIRGINIA.-The
" next session Of this institution will CON-
mence the lst Of October, and end the 29th of
June following The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; Q. Modern Languages; !;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
raogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
9. Principles and Practice Of Medicine Obstet.
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; 2. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
osophy Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law. Also, lcctureship Of Special
Anatomy, Maieria Medca 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.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing. books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, s25
each ach..............."sss S75 %
Board, including Diet room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in.
three installments, in advance -. o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyng room, s. each. ......... s 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, sl5; contn-
gent deposit, slO................. o5 90
Washing say $40; fuel and lights, say $40 30 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at SOS each, and dissecting fec OF 5.
The fee in the intermediate class Of Law is
$50; in the Senior class, SIS.
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3i-eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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TisfkIIaaenms.
40 ALI,wHO LAVE CLAIMS TO COL

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-
Pile, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit a portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, Justified 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
lect in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested; il officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, If collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON.
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
The cheapest, most comfort, .ie, and expedI-
ti0us route to the White Sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.

The cheapest, most comfortt .ie, and expedl-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
r.. rrzs5s.zEzs. ARRANGEMENTS having
e R@8-1x6Eg been made with the owners of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE to
run between Alexandria and Washington, dis
tance of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads. the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l, 1854:
A train from Alexandria to Gordonsvile, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
Of Duke and Henry streets, at O'Clock, a M,
on the arrival Of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsvie at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad to Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Stanton
A train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and ina
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsville at
II O'clock on the arrival of the cars on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandria at half
past o'clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the NORTH
and for dinner on board the boat.
train from Alexandria to Warrenton and, in-
termediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted at o'clock, p. m, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock p. m.
On Sunday will leave al o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
day excepted) at quarter before O'Clock, q. M,
arriving at Alexandria at halfpast o'clock, .. mi
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL o'clock
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. cENCY AT wAsHINGroN.--To

N Claimants-fhANClSA A. DlCklNS 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 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 confir
nation by Congress Of grants and claims 10 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
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, 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
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.
fces which may require the aid Of an agent ator-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service. s1s rtl
Mr.. r A. Dickins is known TO most ofthosc 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 noIt door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis. m
All letters must be postpaid.
| Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.


4 commence on the ID Wednesday Of October,
Oct llth) 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 q
Law School connected with the College. Ine
total expense for session varies from s<Sot 70
$500. Fe must be paid in advance: The pres
euce OF the students at the opening OF the session
is highly important.
Fnriber information may be obtained BY adj
dressing postpaid, BENZ. 8. EwELL, or Judge
C;Eo. p. SclmBUReH, Williamsburg.
The following is list OF the Faculty, VIZ
Benz. s. Ewell, President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Toten, u. d., Professor OIL benes Letres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy
Morgan Smesd, Ph. Dr. Professor OF Ian
guages .,,,,
Political Economy
Judge G. p Scsrburgh, Professor Of Municipal
end Constitutional Law.
fo. Gatswood, Adj, Professor Of Ns,hsnssss
Aug 1o-l.cwislsv1o
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK |
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

III GRACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers Of
Wall street. 10 raise available 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 al 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 Meo.
deons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free ofpostage.
Sept 21-d3m
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1ELECr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

- ScHooI---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.
bian College, il will continue TO preserve the char
actcr of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of a thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $12 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al 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 a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and OF q
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. 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 Office;
Joseph Wilson, ESQ, Of the Land OfRce and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
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c,Corrs MEEKLY PAPER.--The pub-

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large aHd popular family journal
offers for the coming year (lS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series Of origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip.
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
luiion," published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briIlancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series Of original novelleues,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola ETC., etc, is also engaged 20 furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. @. 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 se
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairve, 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.
Terms--One copy one year 81 two copies one
year SO four copies one year 50; nine copies one
| year, and one TO the getter up Of the club, $40
1 twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
/ Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED tt

1ANNG 5hVI1D Az
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mchi-
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
Dunkiik, 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 10
the 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, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
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 al
o'clock, p. m, every day, except SundaysD and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, 10
Ii hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO 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 time from monroe 10 OnlcaBoj elsnt
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 ll-
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 10
st. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
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, 80
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 can see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
pettors
Passengers ticketed 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, OF
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. lss
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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MisrsIIan&0ns.

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents of the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura-
Bile covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of II is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap-
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
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no sENATORs AND MEMBERs on

yTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House Of Representatives.-Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, and 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 to 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, ne
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 I'll
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND ExCHANG

NJ. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,
Office National Hotel Building Penniylvania
Arenue, Washington, d. C.
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
~ Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes. Drafts and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. Apr 6-2meod
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor ~ Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next to
Messrs. Geo., az T. Parkers opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale of Ladies', Gentlemens, Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
IrJ- Arrangements have been made with the best
Norihern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants Of those
who will favor us with a call, we hope to merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR ~ Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 2Q--1w
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS

II j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
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 of Gentleman'sG Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Ny- No Washington Place, Seventh street,
May 14-3tif
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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchangeo for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--G EMANUEL =. HAKT.
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[R. BUsHNELL,s SCHOOL, lsrH

Nl street, between L and G streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday In September The course Of ia
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Lam
guages, Mathematics, the Elements of Natura
and Moral Science, Together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culsrs may be had at the schoo-room or at the
bookstores. Aug ll--eo4w
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ylisfklIgMk0Ms.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YIyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACl

Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofthe remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends Of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the incorporators is one of equality
in regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city Of Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested moi to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. -
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
NJ B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug T-3m
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MAGAZINE for September !.

i'll magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SBIILIsoToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art 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 Knckerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, an6
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHIIIINGTON,S Booksfore
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. MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! 7. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which he
invites the attention of Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
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.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav A-3tif