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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM p. Johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obstet
ics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice OF Medicine.
Robert King Stone M. d.. Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. d., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. d., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy 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, Tor the accommodation Of the
*, 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
Martrculating fee payable only once)...... S
Graduating expenses. ...................... IS
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, MD.
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and l4th SITS.
Sep 21-tf
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED II

N
y 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 first
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 al
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,
Daily. Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those we-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich-
gan, A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. T.
Pheait, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of ihe above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 9
o'clock, p m, every day, except sundays and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing in
IA hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
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 thirty-six hours
Connecting al 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 Sale and there connect with llli-
nos River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at 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, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
fao and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
Of the Mississippi Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours; TO ST. Louis, Sc 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 no other line 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 Erie Railroad via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Bufafo Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. 1873
broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

VIE next scssfon Oh tniS institution will
Il commence on the ID Wednesday OF October
Oct llth,) and will continue until the 4th Of july
following. The course ofstudy is as extensive az
any similar institution. The religious nstructiop.
including course on the Evidences Of Christiani.
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
Of the Professor of Moral Philosophy. There is :
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for session varies from S230 n
$3.50. Fe s,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 bv .d-
dressing, postpaid, BENZ. s. EwHLL, or 1udg.
GEo. p. SclARBUReH, WILLIAMSBURG.
The following is a list OF the Faculty. viz.
Benz. 5. Ewell, President and Professor NJ
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Sias Totten, d. ID, Professor Of Bellies Lettrea
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy. =
Morgan ;. Smead, Ph. DIR. Professor Of la.
guages. -
Political Economy. -"'
Judge G. p. Scsrburgh, Professor Of Mun;c;,.,
and Constitutional Law
! 10. Gatswood Adj, Professor of Matbsmase.
Aug lo-ieowiSlavrio
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.r-> CHEAP AND PLEASANT

l&gesssi+s<5G excursions daily throughout the
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily aE
forded by the regular trips OF the splendid and
commodous Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours Of 81
a. m. and u p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 81 only.
For further information apply TO Captain d.
Peck, on board, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
Iulv 1S-doms
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CELECr CLASSICAL and MathematIc.l

- ScHooI--Tbe subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
acter Of a 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 June.
Terms: s12 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 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, the
special care and superntendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, Wm Gun
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M d., OF the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fessor G. c. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep9l--tf
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
GHICAGO g. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from the Loaoer
nfississippi to tle Atlantici
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOORsl
az The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at St. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m. ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m., and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time 10 take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m. take the at Alton (Saturdayex
cepteD at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
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 TO 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 trains of the g. and Nj. railroad connect at
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danville, Terre- 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.
Ma- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had at the Offices OF the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
&A- 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 OF
the Chicago and Mississippi Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Supt G. & M. R.R.
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MisttIIaMtuMs.

VyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Reprosentatiyes.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
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 for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO p. B. T., al Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. Feb 2-f
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MistkIIAnfgns.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

The cheapest, most comforts. Sie. and expedI-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing The Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
E.rHsrFsssr., ARRANGEMENTS having
s42@HEY been made with the owners of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 20
run between Alexandria aud Washington, dis
lance of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on ana after
Thursday, June l, 1854:
A train from Alexandria TO Gordonsve, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at o'clock, a. M,
on the arrival oft Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsve 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 train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and ina
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsville at
IL o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandria 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 to Warrenfon 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 Alexandra and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily Sun
day excepted) at quarter before o'clock, a. m,
arriving at Alexandria al halfpast o'clock, q. M
On Sunday will leave at quarter past 12 O'CLOCK,
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
Il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles 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 TO call.
o. s. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Wiihers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
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ccoTrs WEEKLY pApER.--The pub-
W NJ. +. MCCONN ELI,
BY his attorney CHAS. G. PAGI

CCOTrS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (lS5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unaitemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be a new and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, 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 CoNrier" viii find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brillancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of a series of original novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights pfthe Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elcit 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 Denson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
iience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc-a
graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
ClairvIe, 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
year 50 (; four copies one year S5; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the gstter up
of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
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MisfGIl0nEGMs
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YEyHIs BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

e GLEN NWOOD CEMETERY.
YIyHIs BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends Of the dead as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan ofthe 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
ngton, applications will be punctualy attended TO
at the present Office, in the east wing the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE

M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,
Office National Hotel Building Penntyluania
Avenue, Washington, ID. C.
n EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
~ Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. Apr 6--2meod
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Mar 16

HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
Ill a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLNeToS's book
store.
The great illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tenber is one Of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The .Knckerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Puinam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTONS Bookstore,
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

nj EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel W. Taylor & Co, have opened the
spacious New store on Penn. avenue, next to
Hotel, for the sale Of Ladies', Gentlemen's Misses
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim il TO be-
come popular by keeping good articles at veiy low
prices.
UJ-Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively TO our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants of those
who will favor us with a call, we hope 10 merit
their future confidence and patronage.
$. w. TAYLOR g. Co
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 29--1w
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MIR. BUsHNELLs SCHOOL, 18TH

INl street, between Fand g streets Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September. The course of in
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school-room or at the
bookstores. Aug l1--eo4w
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

II ]. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
JIG ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he. invites the at
tention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
lss- No. Washington Place, Seventh street
May 14--3tif
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
J. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

I'D j. STEER, MEHCHANT IAILON,
is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, TO which he
invites the attention of Members of Congress
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock IS large and very complete, embrac.
ing almost every variety Of Gentlemens Goods
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of ouI
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Meg 24-3tif
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THROUGH TICKETS.

hound trlp Ticket 10 Warrenton, from
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at o'clock,
a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Culpeper Court.
House.
*Passengers foI Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandra at o'clock, a. m, on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, connecting with
the stages al Charlottesville.
II Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandria daily con-
meeting with the.stages at Staunten.
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays ex-
cepted. Per order: w. B. CROCKETT,
June l-tf Agent.
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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, Merchants Exchange,) 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-f EMANUEL b. HAhT.
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MisrtIIansuns.

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents of tho New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. Il is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
Bile covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, DE.
The consumption of il is very large, and IL has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length ftime In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No 2, Camden st., Baltimore.