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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-11
Apr
) w. BRWNING, 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 well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experiences 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
snch as will defy competition for their beauty
STYLE and d-eheapnessyrtsv
All he ask. IS a call before you purchase else
where and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit OF oihss
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-msnd Clothing.
/ have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as oyercoats 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.
N B. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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HIsTo1Y
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
By the Author of the Republic OF the
United States, &C.


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
ish in the several States 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
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 10 four, will be taken in part
paw il not injured, at their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmindful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au
thor whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf~
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvEl

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest Imports
ton, and is prepared 10 have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements 10 go into the
" Ready y-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing 10 purchase stock Of Clothing,
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up at
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, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and as 10 quality and STYLE he will leave for those
who favor him with call to jadge.
He can sell whole suits Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates: -
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum of........... .$l3
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $40 10 $50
Over-coats of different styles, from. .$12 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, fromo. SO SO TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......S2 so to $40
This stock of Clothing is Of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment
Of fancy articles-such as gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
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|. LExANDRIA BoARDING-sCHOOL

~ The Thirty-frst Annual Session of this In
stitution will commence on the I'd of the 10th
month, (October.) Besides the ordinary branches
of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches Of Natural Science, and a
complete and thorough course of Mathematicss
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
good library, a large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical appssratu an astronomical observe
| tory, with good telescope, transit instrument.
Troughton's circle, &C.; meteorological observa1
tory and chemical laboratory, in which the aa-
! vanced students hre exercised in various chemi-
cal manipuIaiions and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &c, and every known facility for the ad
vaucement of the students in the different depart
ments Of study.
The number of students is limited TO about six
ty; and in order 10 secure precision in their vari
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss Of time from want
Of necessary assistance, fve experienced teachers,
Gncluding the subscrbers,) three Of whom arc
graduates of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give to them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
cially devoted to study but at all other times when
needed. In addition TO these are the teacher of
modern languages and the teacher Of drawing,
who give instruction to classes at stated periods.
A full course Of Lesssres on Natural Pbiloso
ply, Chemistry, Astrsnosy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred TO all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can bo
obtained by applying to one of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY C. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER
@ Alexandria, Va, 9th mo. 18th, 1854.
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AroNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
WIN. p. johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Maieria Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. D., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medisine.
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 Del
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 arc under
the same roof
The extensive additions to the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation Of tho
*, 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
Martriculating fee payable only once)....... 5
Graduating expenses. .............."...... 70
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough tho whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. ID,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of and 14th sts.
Sep 2l--tf
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CCorT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS34) combination OF
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
pard's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courter," will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brancy Of his previous produc-
tons. The first Of series Of original noveIetes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w Ainsworth, is about to 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 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tence Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue q splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. 9. 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 Sc
ections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville 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 50 two copie. one
year So ; four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up Of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the getier up
Of tho club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
IL Piano Forte dealer, S33 Broadway. New
York, prefering TO share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il to the sharpers OF
Wall street. 10 raise available means to 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,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of. the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those OF several Of the best
New York makers including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes af-
fording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 TO
10 s160. 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 to any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 21--d3m
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.


commence on the ID Wednesday Of October
(Oct. 11th,) and will continue until the 4th of July
following The course of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction.
including course on the Evidences Of CHRISTIANS
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
ofthe Professor Of Moral Philosophy. There is
Law School connected with the College. Tho
total expense for session varies from $3.50 TO
$500. Fe must be paid in advance: The pres
ence Of the students at the opening Of the session
10 highly important.
dressing. postpaid, BENZ. s. EwELI, or Judge
Gro. p. SclARpuReH, WILLIAMSBURG.
The following is q list Of the Faculty, viz:
Benz. s. Ewell, President and Professor of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
SiIas Totten. ID. D., Professor of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan :. Smead, Ph. Dr. Professor OF Ian.
guages,
Henry A Washington, Professor OF History aud
Political Economy.
Judge G. p. scsrburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ko. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of MatheBaa,ic,
Aug 10-1eowlS1aw1o
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UNIVERSITY OF vIRcINrA.-Tl

In
~ next session Of this institution will COM
mence the lst Of October, and end the 29th Of
June following The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
]. Ancient Languages; q Modern Languages; |;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
rslogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy
8. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; Y. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
Iosophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; o. Law. Also, q lectureshp Of Special
Anatomy, Matera Medica and Therapeutics; and
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 texclrsive Of clothing books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S25
each h................... $50 %
Board including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three instalments, In advance .... z o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
- cupying room. sS each.......... 8 90
Matriculaiion fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. ................. 25 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and lights, s,says2o 30 90
rs. s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at $25 each, and dissecting fee Of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
$50; in the Senior class, $50.
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3i--eod2w Chairman Of the Facnlty.
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A GENCY AT wAsaINGToN.--To

n Claimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
iinues 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
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
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, 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, OF
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the Ssate 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 Con gress orthe public of
ices 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. llfgsfs UEf HfgKA N.T
Mr.. A. Dckins 10 known to most Of those who
have bevn in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention a'
Washington. I 9ff
His Office is on fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bani
Of the Metropolis. ssg lr
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2o-1yd (m) eir
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oELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooI---The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for lis reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, IL will continue 10 preserve the char
actcr of strictly sclect school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, CLASH
cal and Mathematical education. The next hes
sion will commence on the l2th Of September, and
close on the last Of June. . -.
Terms: $40 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al a small additional charge, the students win
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mincralogy,
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 superntendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses OF a full boarding student
will be about s160 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers 70 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 Office; and Pro
Eessor G. G. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sep11-tf
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
nIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED tt


OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch hrst-
class steamers running Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New YORK TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller !;
Empire, Captain Mitchell keystone State, Capt
Richards Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. t
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. $500
One Of the above splendid steamers win leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at .
o'clock, D. m every day except Sundays,) and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
Ia hours where the Lightning Express Train VIII
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New Yorkto Buffalo, four
teen hours. e.3
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours. @
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total ihirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north Of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Salle and there connect with Hi
nois River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West. -
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
fao and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line oi
railroads from the Atlantic Sesboard 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 80
hours; 10 81. 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 q
glance that other line can 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 Eric 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 Ccntra
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo. fa5
For any further information, through tickets, OF
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No w
Broadway, corner Of Dcy street, New York, to
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent. ler
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
I, CONNECTEDl "a

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTEI
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORKLAN SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
GHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Romts from tie Loscer
Mississippi to The Atiantict
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 90 H0URsi
.K- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily (Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. M, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Ahon (only 25 miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
Z CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at T. a. m, take the cars at Alton al
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east. hesla 81 gcht ttai
Passengers leaving 81. Louis by the Reindeer
st $40 p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest. Q i4 tati3
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 10 points on the Mississippi
river at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trans Of the @. and M. railroad connect nj
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavery,
DanviIe, Terre-H -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 Lasalle- a,
M8- 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.
Mn- 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 o.
the Chicago and Mississippi, illinois Central, ant
Chicago and Rock Island railroads. g, .i p
Z KEATING. Sunh O. AZ M r
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THOR LEASE.--The National Theatre I'm
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term ofyears. The National Theatre
is one Of The largest in the world, and yet every
meriorious attraction can fill II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templaled, il viii be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment. t.
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 ol
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, 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clned TO this mode Of action. The purpose of
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received viii
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
"to the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
o42, Washington city, ID. G.