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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-30
NHE NEW YORK nIusicaI Review and

i Choral Advocate is the cheapest and best
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menced its fifth year in January 1854, and hence
forth il will be published every two weeks-on
every other Thursday-thereby giving more than
twice as much matter without any increase in
price. Each number contains sixteen quarto
pages, four of which are new music, consisting OF
glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedication,
and holiday pieces, and in short, every variety OF
music adapted 10 purposes of religious worship,
TO public occasions, and to the home circle all OF
which will be of a practical character, and such
can be sung by persons oford,nary musical attain
ments. In the editorial department of the Review
are engaged lin addition 10 Mr.. Cady, the former
EDITOR gentlemen of the highest talent and ripest
musical experience among whom are George r.
Root, VIM. 3. Bradbury Thomas Hastings, and
Lowell Mason and its circle Of correspondence
home and foreign, is complete. The Review will
also be regular medium for the announcement OF
new musical publications by all the leading pub
fishing houses In the Union. The subscription
list of this paper is now larger than that of any
similar journal in the world and the new ar
rangements, rendering itthe cheapest, as well as lit
is hoped) the most valuable musical paper ever
published, must largely increase its already un-
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Terms One dollar per annum; or six copies
for five dollars, always IN advance.
! The music alone in the volume would cost over
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HIST x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
by the Author or the Republic OF the
United states, sc.

TNHIS important work is now in press, the first
u volume of which will be issued early IN the
autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work viii be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they wl pub
sh in the several States complete llst 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
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that it will prove acceptable TO ALL viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume bgore 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 TO four, will be taken In part
pay if not injured 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 TO possess the
work The necessity OF accommodating the au-
thor whose Iabors incessant, will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tfs
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vJ,HE 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
unequaled.
Bacon s Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Cravesbeen 81 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 it.
Schumacher 81 Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
decacy OF touch. 8e
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unchord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gilbert's beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo 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, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also several secondhand Pianos, including one
I Of Jonas Chickering, 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 & HITZ, Penn. avenue
Jan 22--tf fm)
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NTADAME DE La RUE WOULD RE-

F Nl spectfully invite the attention Of the ladies'
to her Paris Millinery, such as Hats, Caps, Head
dresses, Ribbons, and Flours; also, French and
English Embroideries, Collars, Sleeves, Flouncngs,
Skirts, Spencers. lnsertings, and Edgings; Mourn
ing and Embroidered Sets choice selection of
Laces, Maltese Hontons, and Point Lace Col
lars, and Coiffures; great variety of Irish
Lace Collars and Sleeves--a new and beautiful
article; Point Lace and Embroidered Handker-
chiefs, White ard Black Gimpure and Maltese
Laces; also, very fine French Imitation Laces,
Dotted Wells all colors; White and Black Mantla
Lace; Black Lace and Filet Coiffares choice
assortment of Straw Bonnets, such as Leghorn,
English and French Gimps, and other straws OF
various kinds and colors.
Fancy Goods An extensive and choice Sc
lection of novelties, Perfumeries, Pomatums, Co.'S
metics, Hair Dyes, Hair Wash, Soaps, Combs,
Brushes, &c. Just received large assortment or
Stamped Muslins for embroidery. Also, Paper
Patterns of all kinds for ladies and children.
Madame ID. solicits a continuance of the kind
patronage she has received from the ladies' since
her residence in this city.
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th sts.
n Apr 1S-3teod
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NTATTONAL 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 NJ d.. Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are 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 to the buildings since
ta asst session, for the accommodation of the
TX, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lec-
lures ls.... .S9O
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator..... 10
Martricuating fee payable only once). ....... 5
Graduating expenses. ................. 20
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of F and 14th SITS.
Sep 2l-tf
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YYINC PATNTs,--The subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un
surpassed by any other article in use. 1t 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 other metallic surfaces Ii is
cheap and economical paint
The Brown Stone Color is unequaled as dura
Bile covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption Of it is very large, and il has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
ofthe highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and APP
piled in their preparation, and they warranted
10 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 81 SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore
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r G E.--The Subcriber would respectful.
i inform, his friends and fha, nnhlic that. hay

E.--The Subcriber would respectfully
j inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior articles he is
now prepared 10 deliver the same punctually in
any part of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees to supply Gus,
toners with any quantity required ta.iioat change
of price during the season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention: sfd
Patterson 81 Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue ane
9th street,
z. D. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, betweer
9th and 7th streets.
v Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kdwell IL Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue ano
18th street.
T. C. McIntire, 7th and streets
w. II. Gilman, Pennsylvanie aveaGe and "a
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets
]. w. Narn, New York avenue and 10Th street
Edward Hail. market space, between 9th and
7th streets.
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and 20tk streets.
Dr. J. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
Il. M. p. King, and 18th streets.
T. s. Walsh, Navy Yard.
C. p Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
T.. r. Homcad Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w W. Birth, Sd street. next to Trinity Church.
J. W. Sothorou 81 Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and atuHsnp-
Ply guaranteed
Notice Of change of residence, if given at the
Office instead of 10 the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part oil
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
Office it will be Immediately attended 10,
Ice kept constantyon on hand at Eots drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, al the lowest market
rates. LII. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of + and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf
IL Persons wishing to be supplied will please
send their names residence, and quantity pei
day the Office any of the places above named
March Ia.
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D w. RRoWNING, Merchant TaiIor,

n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as Will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
ohasers 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. taf
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
| have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up IN the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats In
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order
b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District
Oct 15--6m. (ps)
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N ITO

"A ~ kSNoG Al w As M N " ~ ~ 60 "
"A Claimants A. DICKINS 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 TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conhr-
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
halEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for communication, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
&c. 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 or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congrcssorthe public of
ices which may require the aid of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. f A. Dickins is known TO most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 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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TTNHE UNDERSIGNED Is AGENT FOR

TINHE UNDERSIGNED is AGENT FOR
4 renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots other property. Non-residents and
those who may choose to employ him will find it
greatly TO their advantage 10 do so, he having had
some twenty years. experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him TO keep property in order at
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted TO him. Not wishing to trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom ! daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. franklin esq,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt. VIM. A. L. Maddox, u. S. M
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on Fl street, between oth and 9th streets,
north of the ;ten Office
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4--eot
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FURNITURE.-The under


IL signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, of every de-
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and ne
cessities of all classes Of purchasers. The work
manship will be found Of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public to visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement to an undue length. Of the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction TO all who
have tested them we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire to possess themselves Of so desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid it will be found invau-
able. WIGHT q CnOoD1,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign Jan 24-dly
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
RynIS Err.

Office National Hotel Building Penniylranta
Aveaue, Washington, d. c.
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
f 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 fands, 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
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-30
rAZETEER oFTHE UNITED

yT Statcs--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view of the pressnt condition, industry, and
resources Of the American Contederacy, enbrac-
ing also important typographical and historical IN
formation from recent and original resources, to-
gether with the results of the census of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, d. ID.
N B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents large amount of new and
valuable matter unattainabe in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1853 obtained since the census was taken.
This gives it inestimable value over every other
work of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at r. FARNHAM'S,
Corner of 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
JanC5-ff
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WTATCHEs. WHOLESALERS Y. Savage,

wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of fine Watches consisting OF
T. F. Coopers Duplex, M. J. Tobias & Co.'S, H.
& G. Beesley's Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street.
Liverpool, Nc., &c., varying in price from SIS or
$780, Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $50; I;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels. $50; superior
full IewelIed 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 and S4 Pens without cases, IS cents, $1 90,
SO and 49, Sent 10 all parts of the country free OF
hostage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
now for 50 cents Dec 17-1v
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~ FaperSs-Ihe debates IN the SeVeraI State
Conventions, on the adoption of the Federal Con-
stituton, as recommended by the general conven-
ton at Philadelphia, in 17o7, together with the
Journel of the Federal Convention, Luther Mar
tins Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opin-
ions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of $500,
and other illustrations Of the Constitutions in four
volumes, by
JONATHAN ELLIOT.
Published under the sanction of Congress.
For sale in Washington, by the publishers,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Booksellers, near 9th street.
Mar
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-30
HITTo,s DAILY BIBLE ILLUsTRA.

A tiens, now complete.
Apostles and Early Church, just issued, ST.
} The Eternal Day, by Rev. Horatio Bonar, so
cents
Africa and America Described by the author OF
Peep of Day, IS cents.
Remarkable Examples of Moral Recovery.
Jays Morning and Evening Exercises, new
edition in fine large type, / VOL. 81.
Thoughts on the Death of Little Children, SO
ccents. GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Apr 5 Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-30

I ENERAL LAGENCY.-The undersigned
VI 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 or Congress-; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
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. Office, at present. will be on M near 18th
rtreet. f
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. C. Dobbin, Secretary of tie Nary.
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Calan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCala, Attorney at Lao.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Ian Tiff
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YJyo SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both IN
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them 10 the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any othe: description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment Of the present session Of Congress- ne
is perfectly Indifferent 10 the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform Il 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. FeD I'll
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-30
j. p. DICKINSON,
A II II q R N e Y AT L A w,

WASHINGTON, ID. Q.
Late Examiner Of Claims IN the Pension O6fcsO
Will attend to any business entrusted TO his care
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. r. NJ L. Hunter, U. s. SEN
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington;
Hon. JAS e. Heath, late Commissioner Of PEN
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioners of Cen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1870
to $780, the original of which were burnt in 1914.
]. p. ID.
Dec 21-6meod
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law NOTTCE.-SJDNEY s. BAXTER,

r AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY s. BAXTER.
late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved to Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the courts of the District of Column
bia, and attend TO any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G.. H. Lee, of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts of Virginia.
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m) aE'
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That l

IN have lost n Land Warrant Certificate Tor
l6O acres. No. 49, ,222 In favor of Neri y. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, BenJamla
Yost Smith, and Rosanfa Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram M. Smith deceased, Of company II, oth
United S,a,es Infantry. Mexican war land which
said certificate was assigned to the undersigned
This certificate wns mailed by Johnston, Brothers
G Co, of Baltimore, on the 18th October, 1885, di
recicd TO William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
ID. c.. and was never received. Itis my intention
TO apply for duplicate Of this warrant TO the COM
missioner of peusions.
i1 A8ir3. NERI p. SMITH,
4ttt ega Cumberland, Maryland.
January oath, 1854. Jan IS