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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
D. w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II under the United States Hotel having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now re spect-
fuily call the attention OF citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his wel-seected stock OF
French and English cloths cassmeres. and vest
ings, OF the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing b6use,
in the United States, with such advantages =. will
enable him TO offer them 10 the public on sucb
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
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks il a call before you purchase elso
where, and he will convince you that Won will
save your money by so doing. A suit OF otbes
can be maGs up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, OF my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and drsss coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold al much less
price than work made 10 order
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
Dec 1876
GcoTrs WEEKLY PAPER.--Tne pub

~
y Usher OF this large and popular family journal
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of orgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip.
panl's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-sx consecutive weeks
in the g Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy Of his previous produc-
tions. The first OF series of original novclettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced. 1t will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings. and It's 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
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue 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 will be added original contributions and Sc.
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz Clara
Clarville, Lille Lilberne Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's tho news
Of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets. letters from
travellers al home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year 80 two copies one
year SO; four copies year SIS; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club, SO
twenty copies one year and one 10 the gstter mp
Of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
.s4: No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~ GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ 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, il will continue preserve the char
acter 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 June.
Terms: Sl2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraogy,
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, underline
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder viii not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers 10 the Faculty oft Columbian College
Col. j. 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. G. Jewett, of1he Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf E.. @
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
4gtafits ana gan Gfifss.
A GEscY AT w AsHINGLoN:--To

IN Ciainran s-FRANCIS A.. DICKINS5 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 20 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the con6r-
nation by Congress OF grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for properly 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
halfpay pensions claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for commutation, hafpay, 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
all 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 orthepublico Of
which may require the aid Of an agent or attor-
ney. His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
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-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
ARCHIT ECT s.

Office on Pennsylvania avenue, betpeen 10Th and
llh streets, Washington, ID. c.
DLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and modernzed.
Draughts aud Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings Of every description executed.
REFERENCES: ~
Hon John Wilson, Com General Land Office
Hon. B. B. French, Com. Public Buildings
Captain B. s. Alexander, u. s. Army.
Prof. Charles G. Jeweu, Smithsonian Institute
DIR. William p. Johnson. sg.
Dec 3-3ml (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
Y09ks, Stati0nfru, 1T.
COLLINS, BowNE 4 Co. nth street.

COLLINS, BOVINE a CO., IIth street,
~ I'd door north OF Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and Innnuiactnrers offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery Copying and notarial presses
cheap 4H2,fE.t8
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
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,
174 and l76 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5--tf. ,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
nATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The


III ventor DR. Kidder) Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas.
consuming community. The saving effected by
the Of win be found fully rs per cent. in ev.
cry persons gas bill II can be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that Of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue TO supply the gas al that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent Of all the fuctua-
tons OF the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light Of more
agreeable quality, in place Of the blush white
colo. Of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pre <sure AT which the gas is consumed As
an evidence g. its practical utility, is now in op
erstion in some o. the principal hotels and large
stores in New York ci.y. who all bear favorable
testimony to its value. Ii ha- also received the
united commentators Of the press.
Hotel propnetors and storekeepers in the city o.
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail.
themselves OF the economiser, can obtain all fur
ther Information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store,
and VIII give an illustration OF H.
N. EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
South Wes, corner OF sth and ID streets.
Sep 22--2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. X. & J. Hunter,

M EDICAL CARD.-Drs. X. & j. Hunter,
lNl fphyscians for diseases Of the chest, &c.)
beg TO announce that they will remove 10 New
York on the 5th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard TO their pvac.
iice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is thai OF being mere central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
OF the Union
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter visi,
professionally 81. Augustine Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
DR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
VIII be published in January next an American
edition OF Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
iaiion, with an Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, NJ. r. c. s.
Nov 16--1y fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs.

No. D Worm WMfdm SSfrsT, Mem York.
THIS TYPE II now used exclusively In
IL many OF the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that il will do at least double the amount Of work
done by common type while il gives, at the sams
time, finer working surface. The cost OF facing
is about - per cent upon the tariff prices oftype.
The following journals are printed from the
copper-faced type:
New York Tribune, New York Herald New
York Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer, New
York Express, Universal, City Of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post, True Democrat, Cleveland,
Ohio New York Journal, American Messenger,
Ghllds Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post. Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial; and
others in this country and England.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE s. Co.,
Agents.
Dec I0-eod 2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
MT EW GOODS! Bargains for CASH (!
IN EXTRAORDINARY AI,TRA CTTONi---

v fSh hlhfCflb1lNhhI ~ 4 lhdC lIIlN'---
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wareroouss, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south Of Z
street. would most respectfully inform the cli-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangngs, Of the
richest designs and best finish embracing all va
rietes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin
and Ungazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to 50 SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l24 cents 80 SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 373 cents
TO S4, and upwards, according 10 quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vesiibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Parisian and New York styles
Upholstery work done in the best manner and
at short notice. by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sen 2d-3meOd {ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
BRANCH or sTATIONERs' HALL,
Nos. ia and I76 Pearl areet, New York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers

~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery
are now offering one of the largest and best se
ected stocks 10 the trade that be found in thi,
market Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas consisting OF bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gli, and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-
bossed, and colored cards card perforated, Bris.
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
Bile, and colored papers, al very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens cutlery &c, with an endless assortment oi
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE a. co. 4
llth 81 doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4--ly* un)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
MisffIIamfDns.
nEARBLE MANrLEs.-Marble work

M MARBLE Marble works.-
lyl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the pubic that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, OF the best
quality, newest stylc and superior finish, which he
oacrs for sale low for cash Also, Marble Monu-
ments Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, So IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endeavor
10 give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On 4 ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
NEW BOOKS.
DICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

III missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil
ton, ID. ID.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Convent
Life AT Port Royal.
The Flower ofthe Family; Book for Girls
The Religions OF the World, and their Relation
10 Christianity; by I'D. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, d. ID.
Parley's Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions Of the following juveniles
Guizot's Moral Tales.
Eyeningsat Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryau
Celebrated Children by M. Mason.
Sandford 81 Merton.
For sale by GRAY d. BALLANTYNE,
Dec III 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
IT. BALTIMORE AND OHlOr.

Railroad, from Baltimore to
Wheeling and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers IL confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares
The scenery upon this road is Of the most stupen.
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at p M, and runs directly through 10 Wheeling
$3.50 miles) in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or p. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at 8 A. M. NAV Law
over for lodging IN Cumberland, Q79 miles,j and
proceed thenc9to Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains tho cars leave
Washington nj 0 A. M. and p. M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore ut the Washington June
ton, tbetter known as the Relay HouseJ nine
miles from Baltimore. @4lt 34G s4ss
At Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &C., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 CincinnatD and other parts OF Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling In the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
TO GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
ccnn-xon al Wheeling To and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington 10
Wheeling and no charge for transfer Of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right TO lie over
anywhere on the route) from Washington to
Wheeling $3.50; 10 Cincinnati, $ll; TO Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets 10 be had Of Mr.. Parsons, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents Of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2i-dtN General Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31


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, NJ D. Professor OF Obstet
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor Of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May NJ. D., Professor of the Prn-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. D., Professor of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H Saunders, NJ. D., Prosec,or 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
Z 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 lec-
lures is... $50
Practical anatomy by the d-monstrator.. ...... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... s
Graduating expenses. ....................... rs
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ D.,
Dean of the Faculty
Office and residence corner Of and l4th sts
Sep 21--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
STOVES, STOvESn STovESni
~ Y. NAYLOR, Copper, Tin. Sheet-ir

sylvania avenue Third street, invites the
attention Of all who are in want Of Stoves TO one
OF the most extensive assortment Of the latest
and improved styles They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, fthe most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale AT the lowest market prices
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper.
and Shcet-iron Ware, made Of the best ateriaIs
and Workmanship An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering Spoutng, &c., executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winaons Improved Patent Cof
fee Roaster
Sep 24-3meod dntelligencer) fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
r UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA.-The next

~ session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th Of June following.
The university embraces the following schools
viz: l, ancient languages; 2, modern languages; ;
3, mathematics; !, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, medicine; 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies letires, and po
lhicai economy; g. law. Also lectureshp OF
special anatomy and materia medca, and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and maths-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and In
the school Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S25 each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in A
three instalments in advance ........ 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each ..s.... .................... W
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
a sit, $40 ...................... rs 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dssecting fee of S.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50 in
senior class, SIS. .l5t
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-if Chairman Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
~ thor Of the HWide Wide Worldn--Carl rim

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
IN thor Of the "Wide, Wide World"--Ca Carl Krin
ken: His Chlistmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price IS cents, gilt, 81 25.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engrayings, price 80 so;
Glad Tidings, or The Gospel Of Peace, price 90
cents Popular Legends Of Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents.
vine Life Of the Soul, from the French Of Fini
Ion and Madame Guyone, price rs cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in tho East, by William Goodeli, price 81 rs,
old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 Conver.
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 25. .e5t5tUs
Christ in History or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbnll, ID. d., price 81 25 !;
Autobiography of Rev. j. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
The West, price 81.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY.
LAND INSTITUTE.
TUyHE uuderstOpad ,resuoct G.ll,, f,.xstss an,

J. citizens Of Washington and its vicinity 10
an inspection Of his stock Of BOOTS, SHOES
CATERS, Se., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made 10 order from the finest
French Calf Skins aud Patent Leather at price
equally as low ms charged elsewhere.
@. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street, .
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue.
Nov ll--eo3m. (m)