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ERESH GR0CERTES.--Ia am now receiving
Il and opening large and general supply OF
Groceries QueenswaFe &c 70 which would cal
The atitniion OF my customers and The public
Give me a call before purchasing, as they will be
sold al prices 10 please. X. IL. BRO Nh.
May III
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City, can ger one By leaving ,skeir names I: the
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price, Sc. may Be obtained Different sizes will
manufactured, 10 suit the wants Of the butter ma
ker. MAY 25, 1854
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I0IiN I. IIAOEF IS nav receiving ana SneniSg
= i iarga-ssd General efark &c DRY GOODS.
GROCERIES, HARDWARE Ne.. ta which be
iuviis- he attention n Ladies and Centlen4en.
Charles. 5Frn April i3 1854
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Saturday June "a, 1851,
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TsYNCBBURG SMOKING TOBACCO All
lfso, prime lot Of Seas ara chdWing 20
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June I.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-01
THE GRAND REGATTA AT NEWPORT.

The lovers Of Yachting making great preparations
for grand Regatta TO come off the 10th inst at New
port; the New-York Yacht Club having Offered to be
sailed for at that time and place prize Punch BOW Z"
the value Of $500. The Regatta will be open TO all SAVING
vessels of over fifteen tuns Custom-House measurement
The arrangement of the whole affair is under the drec
ton of Committee Of the " Y. Yacht Club composed
of George w. Blunt of New-York, and j. Prescott; Hal
of Newport and n. BoodgOod also of NewYork.
The race will be from Fort Adams starting at 10 A. M
out and back, turning stake boats so placed %
make the nearly possible forty miles
No allowance of time will be given for difference .,
tunnege. The entrancemoney will be paid 10 the secoD'
boat in the race; but far this money conceSe
the yachts Of the New-York Yacht Club viii not "'
placed.
SloOps are TO sail under iib and mainsah only sa'
schooners under jib foressl and mainsah only is'
Committee VIII their discretion as TO starting Oh -,
appointed day; but If started to be race Pr0'
the distance is performed in eight hours If the wsa'e
in the opinion OF the Committee il not suitable or tne
il not fnshed IN eight hours, il will be postponed IT,
day 10 day until decided The entrance money viii DC '
The following sailing regulations OF the New-fofk
Club viii govern the race except where they conns' W.T.
the above s;ipulatioHs:
W yacht shall be allowed for prize Until ~ -
fer lie year, oil the mem.ef or members
f-rv yach s,sr or eu,e-is 'o- yzes vel a, 20 49,
"a 4. toa.s a.. toaa fs property OF rsia9-
! y-ch.s sa.lns for pr4es sc limited % ne i''"
sen OVERS. D. fore sal l-a .a.-ar-A
Any ach,, keep ise platforms down sid
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-01
EDTCATTON ~ ONO.

Corrr.poudeaee Of The Y. Y Tribune.
CLEVELAND Ohio. July. 1-5i.
It's an object Of interest with the traveller at the
West 70 INQUIRE into the condition Of tie colleges and
the common schools in the different States. The IN
ouirv will suggest Itself naturally as associated with
the future of States which has sweed with wondrous
rapidity to tie hrst-eiass ranks With such chance
medley Of reope as are collected in each OF the west
e-n states the common school and also the college
must become one important element in the real fusion
~ these different races into The Old stock may
Keep their peeulartes and Prejudiees but the next
cerfration Is not 70 be Yankee, or Dutch % French
or Irish ,r English Assimilation WI haze taken
rIare IN some extent through the circumstances
10 which the forces of education shall exert thesf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-01
TEMPERANCE IN KENTUCKY-LECTUR
BY MISS WRIGHT
nee of The y. y. Tribune.

fC- eOfT The n, u
NASHVILLE Ky, Tuesday, July %, 1854.
Aware from daily perusal of your journal that you
look with especial favor upon the progress of the
TEMPERANCE cause, embrace this opportunity OF ad-
ysng YOU and your readers OF the state OF
this great moral reform in this part OF Kentucky. Miss
Wright of Ohio visited City last week and ectured
for three successive nights 10 crowded houses Our
large Court House was literally packed With delighted
audiences hear her, They listened 10 her Tor not less
nan an hour and half each evening The lnteres'
must have been unusual Une, from the great num-
hers present and their lengthy sessions under temper
atnre of 90 Fahrenheit.
woman who is really an orator is a great novelty
in this region. Indeed, no woman of decided talent
MS public speaker has ever visited us before the ad-
vent of Miss Wright except Lucretia Mott last year.
Public opinion in the slave States IS strongly set
sainst the practice of public lectures on the part ofhe
oenter sex doubt not that the visits of these two
women have done much 10 enlighten II IN that drec-
tion With YOU il has been matter OF every day
custom for wears There is something so winning and
seductive about the oratory OF gentle woman plead
INC in behalf of great moral cause ana oil humsnlty
that none can resist her. Ii is this kind OF mental
msnetism that renders the speeches of this lady so
effective 1t would require but the patient traverse
of ths State by such apostles of truth aud righteous
ness 10 prepare the public mind fully and fairy Tor the
passage of stringent prohibltory law ms you ma!
deem somewhat problematc. But marx the Predlc,
ton: This State will be the first south OF Masons ana
Dixon's line 20 adopt such law, and that perod Is
not far hence
This young lady is one of great eloquence both OF
epunciaton and style. Her reading is correct and
rbaste her periods Well turned her reasoning terse
and vigorous SciDtillations Of humor and bright
.rokes of wit fash along her sentences. Yet withal
she preserves her maidenly modesy and true WOMEN
ines She cries aloud, however and spares not.
Tbs crimes of rumsm the sins and il has brought
INTO the world are strongly exposed. Tae infamous
ony.l ont Of tho LIQUOR vendcr and manufacturer was
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-01

truthhlly and powerfully delineatel. She spose. in
favor Of an outright, downright, straigh'out prohibit
tory law. Dodgipg politician. and party trlmmers
were scahngly stript of their hollow pretenSes; and
their tricks ard articles in regard to the connection OF
this question with politics were thoroughly opened
out This is blow struck in the night direction.
Our march shall be onward until this giant evil shall
BE- driven from our soil. This will override and
Overleop all party lines. Success Is certain here
through great labor and patient trial. But will
achieve /, NASHVILLE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-01
KENTUCKY HOTEL, LAwRENCEBURG, J
SATURDAY., June %. lc5i.

Once more at home-sittng on the balcony, up
stairs The broad leaves of the catalpa and the grace
ful umbrage OF the locusts, wayng over and around
me- remind me that there has been such thing as
GOODNESS although to-day is super excessively hot
Nv visit 10 the Cave seems like the remembrance Of
a beautiful dream deeply engraven on my soul. But
it's no use 10 try 10 talk POLITICALLY such day
his there's not particle of poetry in me, except
ub,n think of icicles hanging from the roofs of log
houses away up to Desi River or seigh.ride in a
srcw storm, or something Of the kind little further
from The boiling poin: than We are al present But
forget myself. was rcnG TO tel about our second
AZ ,;.i. 70 Mammoth Caye-in,euded 20 write this
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
The Great piano and Music establishment.
HORACE WATERS,
No. 333 Broad,cay, Nep York.

NO. 55o DTOdutCuy, lNeU lOTh.
TIME best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
deons.-T. Gilbert az Co.'S Worlds Fair Pre-
mum Pianos, with or without the Eolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
ofthese instruments is too well known 10 need
further commendation. Gberts Boudoir Pianos,
an elegant instrument for small! rooms. Haet IL
Cumstons Pianos of the old established firm OF
Hallet IL Co. Mr.. w, being sole agent for all the
above Pianos, can offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waterss Pianos manufactured
expressly for him, having great power Of tone and
elasticity of touch. 333 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country af
fording an opportunity for selections 10 be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos al great bargains
Prices from $50 10 Sl75 Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman IL Baldwns Patent Organ Mclodeons
with t,co banks Of keys-a sweet and powerful in
strument. Prices from S75 TO $500. S. ID. 81 II
W. Smiths celebrated Melodeons, Martins unrt
ralled Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutinas, Vions
Brass Instruments, &C., &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Melodeons at factory prices. II!
per cent. discount TO clergymen
MUSIC
This list comprises the proaucts of the great
masters of both the American and European con
tinents and is receiving constant additions by ar
extensive publication OF the choice and popular
pieces OF the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
ers of Semnaries wishing 10 purchase any music
published, or make arrangements for continued
supplies OF Mr. Waterss new issues will find il L
their interest 10 call or forward their orders Mn
sic sent 10 any part Of the Union or Canadas post
age free.
Apr 1-d3m HORACE WATERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
GSafatigaaI.
DEPARTMENT. oFHAMP-

My EtxAMf-
lyl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
mence on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1853,
and continue until the lst of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
X. l.. Bohannan, nj. d., Prof. OF Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
l.. w Chamberayne, M. D., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, M. D.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof Of Surgery N
Surgical Anatomy
Garter p. Johnson, M. D., Prof. of Anatomy and
Physiology
David H. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, NJ D., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The IN
frmary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject TO the entire control of the faculty. Is at all
times we'll filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical In
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence of the class; and the Students be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance OF the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPENsEs.-Matriculation fee, S5. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, Sl0 Graduation
fee, S25.
@s~ The price of board, including fuel, lights
and servants attendance, is usually So or $31 pei
week DAVID H. TUCKER, M D.,
Sep 29-u Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
oFvIRGlNIA.-The next

" session OF tins institution VIII open the lst oil
October and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
8, mathematics; A, natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; s, chemistry; 6, medici e; T. COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po
llcal economy; 9, law. Also a lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medca, and de-
monstratorshp of anatomy The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathc-
mates, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the ss.ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing books, or
pocket-money) are follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools at S25 each.S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three nstalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, 50
each 8 0O
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, SlO.. .............. 20 OU
Washing, say S10 fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, Of S25 each, and dissecting fee of S5.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematica

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics
~ ScHooL.-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
AS the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
ban College, it will continue to preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English CLASH
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.
At 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 superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $la0 per academic year, and of n
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE s. BACON Principal
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College !;
Col ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor C. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
THE PEOPLES PATENT oFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor ofthe PEOPLES JeuR-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents inventions, may al all times con-
suit the undersigned, m,thout charge, either per-
sonaly at his Office, by letter. To those living
at distance he would state, that all the. needful
steps, necessary TO secure patent, be ar
ranged by letter, just well as if the party were
present All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States model of the inyen-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov ON
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
Misftllan&0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
~ Illustrated II aeord nf Aarrfc,It,,.

N ~ iiusIdtCO hcCOTu Oh ASflCuiture, We
N chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail 10 any part ofthe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages OF letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engrayings.
Farmers mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession will find in the PEo-
PIES JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited to their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, ffy cents a Uolunae.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps, or bills, at the risk Of the publisher
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
piaigIy crttten. Address. postage paid,
ALFRED e. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
VII Two volumes are published. annually
Back numbers and volumes always on hand foi
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, TO be had al
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
MARA; or the Child of Adoption, an origi
i \ nal work Of great beauty and interests, on
Nav CT,



IN Treatise on Perspective for beginners SIM
phed for the use of juvenile students and anna
teurs in architecture, painting, &c.; also adapted
for schools and private instructors, fourth edition.
revised and enlarged, by George Payne artist
eighty-six illustrations, IS cents.
Rudiments of the Art of Building, in five Sec
tons, viz; |. General principles of construction
2. Materials used in bnilding; 3. Strength of ma
terials; 4. Use of materials; s. Working drawings
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with III
woodcuts by Edward Dobson, author of the Rail
ways of Belgium &c.
Elements of Mechanism, calculating the scien-
tifc principles of the practical construction o.
machines, for the of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci
mems OF modern machines remarkable for theil
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 2l3 engrav
ings, by L. Baker, author of Railway Engineering
&c.
Just received, and for sale al the Bookstore o.
r. FARNHAM, corner Of 1lth street and Penn
sylvania avenue. May 9
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street,

" I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porers and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers sets of books for societies. writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, Tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, states, pencils, chess
men, perforated board copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books. time books, port
folios gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va
rety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and 176 Pearl street, New York
Nov. 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
rTHE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

Il Just received.
Also, Life and Sayings of Mrs. Partngton, and
others Of the Family, edited by B. p. Sheliaber, OF
the Boston Post
My Schools and Schoolmasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author of the
Footprints the Creator. &c.
Womans Influence and Woman's Mission.
The Lady's Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles and practice of Horsemanship for La
dies are thoroughly explained, 10 enable every
Lady 10 ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 1lth street and Penn. avenue. .
Nav 7
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20

N EW SPRING GOODS.-P. III. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks 10 Senator'S and members OF the House OF
Representatives, for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter and respectfully solicits
their attention, as well citizens and strangers
generally, TO his large, superior and fashionable
assortment OF Spring Goods, Cloths Cassimeres,
and Vestings, in greatvarieties. have not in any
previous season been well prepared 10 offer to
the closest buyers such inducements to call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
N. b. Sole agent for Scots Report Of Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing Of superior quality, OF
my own make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING, at

Wv our spendidly lighted store-rooms on Hh
street, 3 doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock of rich Spring Dress Goods, enibra-
cling all the novelties OF. the season also spring
styles, MantiIlets Black Lace Shaws, and Scarfs
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery
Embroideries, White Cambrics and Muslins with
n large stock of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted 10 the present season all Of which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur.
cbasers 10 call and examine our stock.
Ef- Please observe that all articles sold al
our establishment are warranted TO prove as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS a. COLLEY,
7th 81, doors above Penn. avenue.
Anr S-eod3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
For Cincinnati, Louisville, indianapolis, Ceiam
bns, ZanespiRe, Cleueland, Toledo, !.
Chicago and 81. Lonis.
FTNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
Il points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A. M,
arrive in Wheeling in time TO connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsville, 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad TO Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat 25 miles
to ST. Louis Leaving Washington at s. p. M ),
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid " UNION LINE" STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville, and for indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg.
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville,
and Indianapolis also for GAINESVILLE and Column
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply to T. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash.
ington.
J. Fl. DONE,
Feb T--tf Master Transportation.