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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIyrY NIL ES DISTANCE, SAVED TO


- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch hrst.
class steamers running on 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 az
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New iork to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Mllieri
Empire, Cap,ais Mitchell keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana Captain davenport Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those welLknowa magnificent Floating Palaces,
| Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
| Buffalo Mchaays and Thursdays; Southern Michi.
gan A. H. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
! Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
| Phea,i, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
O'Clock. D. m every day, except Sundsys,) and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
Ii hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours aud arriving next evening after ieay-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours.
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, 10 all places north of Chicsgo
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with Hi.
nois River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads. or connecting n, Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. LOUIS, Rock Island, Minnesois, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk copnect with this line ai Toledo
forming the only direct aud continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, %
hours to ST. Louis, Sc hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Eric.
Thus the trayt ller and shipper can see M
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over al any point on tho
rouie and resuming seats leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie aud 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. lot
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. Z. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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MEDICAL COLLEGES

IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, NJ. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. D., Professor Of Materia Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May NJ. d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ. d., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medsine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. d., Professor OF Micros
copa and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D.. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. 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
asst session. for the accommodation OF the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for a full course Of lee
lures S9O
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator....... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once).. 5
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and re.ide,ce corner Of and l4th SITS.
San Off
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CELECI CLASSICAL and Mathematical l

CELECI CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL.-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing ia being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Column
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
scter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence oa the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 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 superntendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. 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 O1ice'
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office }; and Pro
fessor c. c. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf
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stlisffIIamfgns.
HEsTo1Y
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
By tho Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &C.

TINHIS important work is now in press the first
i volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers /; and in due time they will pub
lish 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 10 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 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 unmndful OF the
earnest desire of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the an-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tf*
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NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre IN

TNOR LEASE--The National Theatre III
lt the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can 6l II.
With the alterations and Improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
ia suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries OF the members
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members Of the company, IN the proporton o,
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications with particulars, from parties IN.
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose oil
the Proprietor is 10 the best talent by pay
ing 10 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
ato the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, boz
242, Washington city, ID. G.
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fIyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

fIsHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
4 of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis d. Co.'s
,uperior Eoan Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'S Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano al the Crystal
Palace is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard IL.
Schumacher 81 Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
mes. stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here Is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantzs world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Satrrday from Boston, OF l. Cilserts boo 1tiiul
Boudoir or Pccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
nent 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
OF Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ores.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instru rnents constantly on hand.
HILDUS IL HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan o2-n (m)
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1I,o SENATORS AND MEMBERs or

rIyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House OF representatives. gentle
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 TO the service
OF any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press of any other description Desiring
some mode of EMPLOYING those hours until the ad.
tournament of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent 10 the character OF the
writing he may be required TO perform, aud viii
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Con-
municatons addressel 10 p. g. T., al Mrs. Ward's,
corner of AZ street and Missouri avenue will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order Feb 2-G
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rT,nE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS. by SIR

J. Gardiner WiIkinsoo, with iIIusiratIohs'
Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story of the Valley of
Virginia
Utah and the Mormous, the History, Govern
ment, Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects OF the
Latter-Day Saints, by Benz. q. Ferris, late Sccre-
tary OF Utah Territory.
Footprints OF Famous Men, by the author OF
+" The Royhood of Great Men" Just published
and for sale bv K FARNHAM,
JulI IL corner of Penn. av., and llth St
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nLAIN FACTs.-Ne have. this day, re-

nLAIN FACTS.-We have. this day, re-
ceived four Pianos from the iar-famed es-
tablishment OF Hallet Davis 20, Boston
These, in addition 10 our stocks OF New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city
We beg leave 10 assure our friends that We sell al
unprecedented low rates for cash, or good endorsed
notes at 3, 8, or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be Of fine tone and finish, and perfect IN
every respect.
Ali pei sons in want OF good and chcapinstru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN T. ELLIS
Penn. sv., between 9th and 10th sts.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, Is now open
I ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he invites the at
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an Inspection by the public OF our
goods workmanship, and prices.
eg- No. Washington Place, eevveih s~~-N
Hsy ll-ex
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OUR PARISH, OR ANNALS or PAS

~ tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Parisian Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev H. Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Guido aud Julius, or Sin and the Proprato'
exhibited in the true conservation Of the ScePtie
by DR.. Tholuck.
seed Time and Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well, a book for the young by DR.. Tweedie.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph r Thomp-
son.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar
ard Scripture Readings on Genesis, by Dr. Cum
mings For sale by .-..,
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-16

HARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE
Ill World, No. l., 10 be completed in ten num-
bers. .
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story OF the Valley
OF Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed as lncite-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone, further sup
ply Just received)
Lady Bulwcr's Behind the Scenes
Atherton, by Miss Milford On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
Julv II near 9th street.
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sfaisrfIIa

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housckeeper and
others are reminded that The following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles
China Vases.
Earthenware, britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c, &c.
Goods sent TO any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call
O. S. WHIT ..ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden e. Wi,herss Bank.
Ma.ie fStarO
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CHILLINGTON has received Godey's La.

y dys Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lever.
Bride of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett.
Virginia and Madaene, by Mrs. Southwoth.
The Star Chamber, Historical Romance, by
Answorth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps Of the Seat OF War in
the East.
Yankee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. d street,
Nav 25-3tif and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-16

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year Qo5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of org-
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-
Iu,ion,r published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
In the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons The first Of series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, the Knights OF the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworh, 10 aboutto be
commenced. Ii will be handsomely Illustrated by
twelve fine engravings. and ITS starting incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author OF Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthipgton and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. e. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged kniie--a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
Iections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Claryille, 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 copies one
wear SO four copies one year 50; nine copies one
wear and one TO the getter up Of the club, $40 /;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
Of the club, $50
NJ at philedelnhia
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A lsENC1 " ~ - IA ~ ~ " ~ -
n CIaimants-FRANCIS A. DICKlNS con-
tinues 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 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 conhr-
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
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
sc. of soldiers, sailors and marinesi as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States;
ali claims growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and IN.
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ces which may requirethe aid Of an agent or attor
new. 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 10 most ofthose 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 TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (n)
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

m j. STEER, MERCHANT TAiLUR,
is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which ne
invites the attention of Members Of Congress,
Strangers and Citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, cmbrao-
ing almost every variety Of Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
No.4. Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tf
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VTYRCINIA.-At Circuit Court held for
Y the city Of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof on Saturday, the 10Th day Of June, A. u.
1854:
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace executor OF Jones Mitchell. de-
ceased. VIM. jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter val
entine trustees of the Glfeld Church, defendants.
On the motion or the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing TO the court, il il ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, lae of the city
of Petersburg, in the State OF Virginia, do appear
before the judge of the circuit court OF the city
aforesaid, on the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend TO their interest in this
suit; and that copy Of the above order be pub
lished f,r three months in some newspaper OF the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively
The object of this suit is to recover the estate;
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of property of Jones
Mitchell deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law
A Copy-Teste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, u Y.
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NEW BOOKs.-The Whimsical Woman,

NEW BOOKs.-The Whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile T. Carlen
Crystalline; or, the Heiress ofFall Down Castle,
q romance, by F. w. Shelton, A. NJ, author oi
"The Rector OF ST. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and a Voyage round the Word,
by George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and llth street.
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ODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. Z. Groux

Nl a native of France, teacner OF Modern Ian
guages, especially French Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent AT that place.
Ca
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NIEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-Tbe UNDER
~ Signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange3 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 21-6 EMANUEL y. HAkTs
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NDYARD C. DYER, Importer OF Cigars
n and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club" aPrefata," and Sci Sigo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the aten-
ton Of dealers and others jan 3l--tf.
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r O. HOOD has JUST RETURNED

u. HOOD HAS JUSE hEFDNNID
Ill. from New York with good assortment
OF Jewelry, fine London and Geneva Watches
also some OF those celebrated American Watches
all OF which he offers for sale at the lowest New
York city prices, and much cheaper than any other
dealer in this city or vicinity will sell the same
quantity Of goods. p ease call at the sign OF the
large Spread Eagle, sylvania avenue, between
"A and 9th streets
N. B. Fine Watches and Jewelry carefully re-
paired, and warranted TO give satisfaction.
June Is II. o. HOOD.
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Mrs. COwDEN CLARkE's new Novel.
NI The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence; by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures on the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N. Cousin; increased by an Appendix
os Frenah All translated Ivy o. w. Wight
TAYLOR d MAURY9