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OELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHoor---The subscriber has removed his
school 70 College Hill, where n commodious build
ing IL being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Colum-
ban College, IL viii 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 on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of juno.
Terms: sl2 50 per quarter, payable In advance.
Alta small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and superinfendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
win be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of q
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 20 the Faculty Of the Columbian College;
Col J. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esqs l.. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Ofice;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office; and Pro
fessor Q. G. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
sep1i-tf
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a LExANDRIA BoARDINC-sCHOOI

IN The Thirty-frst Annual Session of this In
sttuflon VIII 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 Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
good library large collection of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus an astronomical observa
tory, with good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughions circle, eyc.; meteorological observs1
tory, and chemical laboratory, in which the aa
vanced sfra,.a's re exercised in various chemi|
cal manipulaiiuns and the analysis Of minerals,
soils, &c, and every known facility for the ad
vancenlent 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-
studies, and TO prevent loss Of time from want
Of necessary assistance, fire experienced teachers,
Qncluding the subscribers) three of whom are
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-
cally devoted 10 study, bnt 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.
full course of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deiv-
cred to all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying TO one of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY G. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandria, Va, 9th mo. Goth, 1854.
Sep 3-eo6t
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MisffII
IlO. .ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS no COLI

il lect--I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given a. June
court, 10Th June. ! intend TO devote my attention
entirely 10 my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on aay persons in my county for any
amounts and, ifjustilied will attend to the collec-
stions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks OF my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authentic
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested; il. as officer, charge legal fee only,
and which ifthe claim is made, the defendant has
alwaysto pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be al 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.
TT,HE next session Of this Institu.iol

TTNHE next session Of this institution VIII
IL commence on the ID Wednesday OF October.
(Oct. flth and will continue until the 9th OF july
following. The course Of study il as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction.
including course on the Evidences Of Christia nj.
ly and Natural Theology, viii be under the charge
OF the Professor of Moral Philosophy. There 10
Law School connected with the College. The
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
is highly important.
Further Information may be obtained by sd-
dressing, postpaid, BENZ. 8. EwKLI, or Judge
Gro. p. SclARBUReH, Williamsburg.
The following is list OF the Faculty, viz:
BENZ s. Ewell President and Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Sias Totten, ID. ID, Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan :. Smead, Pm. DR.. Professor Of Ian.
guages.
Henry A Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G. p scsrburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj Professor of Mathematics
Aug 40 tsowiSlawlO to
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rrNIvERsITY OF vIRGINIA.-The

III NlNEhSIT sOF VIhGlhIAs-Ine
" next session Of this institution will COM
mence the LIST Of October, and end the 29lh Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
1. Ancient Languages 2. Modern Languages; /;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Nine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
9. Principles and Practice OF Medicine, Obstet-
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; n Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral PHI
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law. Also, lectureship of Special
Anatomy Materia Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demonstratorship of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistanf instructor; and in the school OF law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing. books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, SIS
each .....s............... 40 W
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants atte enhance, payable in
three installments, in advance 80. o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
I cupyins room, IS eacR.......... 90
Naturalization fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. 0..s............ IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, say $40 30 90
soss 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets az S25 each, and dissecting fee Of s.
The fee in the intermediate class Of Law Is
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3i--eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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crCoTrs wEEKIY PAPEn.--The pub

CCOTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of fthis large AID popular family journal
offers for the coming year Q654) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unaftemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series Of orig
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. An who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated " Legends ofthe American Revo-
Iution,n published for ffiy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Conrisv, will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with oil
the power and briIliancy Of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofihe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely Illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling 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, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue a splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. @. 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 se-
lectioHs from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cairvile, Lille Llberne, 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
year So four copies one year IS; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getfer up Of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $50.
Addrsss A. SCOTT. Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
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GLENWOoD CEMETERY.
gTyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACI

~ OF the Dead having Just been dedIcated Win
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception Of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves
The plan Of the incorporators is one of equality
in regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington applications will be punofually attended TO
at the present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
NJ B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
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MisfsiIanfuua
,NUINE HEIDsTECK 8 CO. CHAM

~ ENIINE HEIDSIECk & co. CHAM
" pagne--The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs HeIdsieck o. Go. 10 succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retifes from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public 10 the subjoined
card
The Messrs Heidsleck g. Co., as set forth there
n,susty claim 10 be alone enabled 70 send TO TINS
country the genuine Heidsieck 6 Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole propretors of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &C., which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality oftheir Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence,
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck d Co., in
full, by which il first became 50 favorabiy known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other sim-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, Januayy l, 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, ID. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.--Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Hedsieck dg Co., in 1884 the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tnued the business retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &c. which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have APP
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March S, 1916.
Feb S--d2m HEIDSIECK & CO.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
1IYTY MILE INSTANCE SAVED TO

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United states
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
iion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays Southern Michi-
gan. A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
TUESDAYS and Fridays; Northern Indiana, /. T.
Pheait, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
one Of the above splendid steamers will leave
sl~ A1;shgan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
O'Clock, p. m, every day, (except Sundays,) and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, in
II hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening atter leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hosrs.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
running time from h1OurOc 70 OuicdBO3 cl6ht
hours. Total thirfy-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicago
20 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with l-
nois River Line of Steamboats, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line Of
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 30
hours TO ST. Louis, So hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that other line can enter the lists as com
petifors.
Passengers ticketcd through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over al any point on the
route and resuming seats al leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, OF
freight apply at the Companys Office, No. 1893
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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HARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
H magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHlLNeToN's book
stose.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
tember is one Of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
h. sHILLINGToN's Bookstore,
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MisfeLIamsnns
) SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

rTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
u the House of RepresentatIyes.-Ag gentle
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 to do, either lot
the press or 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 as to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and VIII
perform it upon the most reasonable terms; Com-
munications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order. FEB I'll
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lion LEAsE.-The NatIOnal Theatre IN

EOR LEASE--The National Theatre In
IL the city OF Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meriiorious attraction can fll n.
With the alterations and improvements con
temPlated, II will be IN every respect desirable
establishment.
II "A suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: Tho
current expenses the salaries Of the members (;
the rent. All surplus to be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
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, to receive
communications, with particulars from parties in
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 it all the profits. Every letter received viii
be known to the Proprietor alone, who viii not
feel himself at liberty 70 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
Ito the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, u. G.
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

sNERS. r.. w. YOUNG s. MISS ". TOWN
slN respectfully announce TO their frieads and
this community that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and K streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, a limited number Of
Young ladies who may desire 10 pass through a
systematic course Of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method Of instruction is thorough and
practical. It is based upon an experience OF many
years in conducting the education of young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF 10 months ...........-.......$00
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayoi. .....f charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6--3tawt1Sth
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
h Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering TO share large per cent. with bis
customers, rather than pay IL 10 the sharpers Of
Wall street. 10 rnsc available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meiodcons at a large discount from factory prices,
Sor cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
thrce OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufsciories also those Of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horscc Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons OF the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes az
fordinQ an opportunity for selections not 70 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 70
20 si60. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the beat terms. Music sent BY mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offsciory prices Of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 21--d3m
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FRANCE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.


The cheapest, most comfort Die, and expedi-
tious route to the White sulphur springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
FyL rgzassz=a ARRANGEMENTS having
k1zk - - been made with the owners OF the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 10
run between Alexandria and Washington, dis
tance OF six miles, in connexion with the trains
on nthis road and the Washington railroads, the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June !, 1854:
A train from Alexandra to Gordonsville, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
Of Duke and Henry Streets at 7 O'Clock, a. M,
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsville at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton.
A traiA from Gordonsville to Alexandra, and I'M
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsville at
IL o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the Vir-
gnia Central road, arriving at Alexandra at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time TO connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra 10 Warrenton and, in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted at o'clock, p. M, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily Sun
day excepted) at quarter before o'clock, a. m.,
arriving at Alexandria at halEpast o'clock, a. m;
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL o'clock,
n m i
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| cENCY AT wAsHINcroN.--ro

A GENCI Al w AS N NJ TO N.--E0
n Claimanis.--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches OF the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO 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 TO 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
vices, whether for commuiation, halfpay or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia, the United States
an claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained In consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
which may require the aid Of agent or aftor.
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
OF the service. st
Mr.. A. Dickins Il known 10 most ofthose who
have bevn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention At
His ofice is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door 70 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 28-lyd (m)