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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
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lNl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will com
mence on Monday the 10th day of October, 1853
and continue until the LIST OF the ensuing March.
The commencement for conferring degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
X. l.. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases OF Women and Children.
u. w. Chamberlayne, M d., Prof OF Maieria
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p Scott, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter r. johnson, M. D., Prof OF Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker, M. d., Pref OF Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Petcolas, M. d. Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and al very
trifing expense
Clinical lectures regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same root with the college, and
subject TO the entire control OF the faculty. is at all
times well illed'with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations ara perform
ed in presence OF the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual spportu.
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis, aud treatment of disease.
/. Observation-Disclosures fee, S5. Professors
fees, Sl00 Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
Fee S25.
aaS- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually 50 or 1874 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean Of the Faculty.
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Office on Pennsylvania apenue, 5etpesn l0th and
lrh streets, Washington, ID. c.
nLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
Il and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and modernized.
Draughts and 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. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
DIR. William p Johnson.
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~ ELECl ClIAsSlCAL anu NatncmauCal
y ScHooI--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 10 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 l2th 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 Mneralogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale NJ d., OF the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor c. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
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lyl physicians for diseases of the chest, &c. }
beg to announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 5th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arran emenis in regard 10 their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that Of being mere central and easy
Of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter WILL during the winter, visit
ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids ON the southern
coast.
DR.. Robert Hunter viii visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition Of Sir Charles Scudamors's work Inha-
lation, with introduction" "Notes," and an
Appendix, by X. Hunter, M. X. c. 8.
Nov l6-ly fm1
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent Tor Inventions are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEopEE's JouR-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business Of every description promptly at
tended TO- Persons wishing for information rela-
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at a distance, he would staic that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, Just well If the party were
present All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model OF the in ven
tion is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c.
No. So Nassau street, New York.
Nov OF
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
NEW BOOKS.
DICHARD WILLIAMS, the PataConIan

IN Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, ID. d.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower the Family; Book for Girls
The Religions of the World and their Relation
TO Christianity; by r. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, ID. 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.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
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For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
Dec III 7th street, near Odd-Fellows' Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. ia and 176 Pearl street, Ne,o York.
BOVINE & CO., Importers o

'~DH1H1H IS'9s ~ ~ n = y OOss HIHVUIlCTb Uf
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lccted stocks TO the trade that be found in this
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, gilt, 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 coored cards card, perforated, Bris-
toll bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy mar
bic, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders and steel
pens, cutlery, &C., with endless assortment OF
stationers' goods and envelopes Of every dcscrip-
tion. COLLINS. BOVINE & co.
llth 81 idoors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
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AlisftIIant0ms.
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lNl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also. Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs Eastern
Marble for window sills, intels, steps and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 rs 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 TO his stock, and will endeavor
10 give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On + ST., bet. l2th and 18th.
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N n
IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY. -1
Thomas Miller, M. d. Professor OF Anatomy
and Physiology. =.
Vim. p. johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M, d., Professor Of Matera Med
ca, 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, NJ D., Prosector and De-
monstrator. .a.e..# ..... ...~.....
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
sast session, for the accommodation Of the
X will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures is.. .........,..........$90 800
Practical anatomy by the d-nonstrator.. ...... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ........ 5
Graduating expenses. ..................... 25
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of and 14th SITS
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUpTToR's OPrIcE, Posr OFrIcE DEPARTMENT,
Nn.es.Les 1879
TT HAS BEENION(: THE PRACTICE

TT HAS BEENLON(: THE PRACTICE
il of this Office To pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts respectively OF their
quarterly pay. II was established TO accommo
date the contractors, and meet their necessities, in
advance Of the regular and slswer process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants OF the department,
and was intended only TO apply TO one drati per
route from each contractor for the ichos amount,
(deductng fines, collections, &c., OF his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, 10 be supposed 10 allow any
number OF drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
Ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (tor
il was never anything morel has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this office,
forced upon il the settlement of the private ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species Of paper currency unauthor-
lied by tho laws.
II not unfrequenty occurs too, that this Office is
exposed to great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness Of the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
Il is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice to contractors, and all concerned that from
and after the lst day of January, 1854, but
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, that IS the only
for rio quarter and the route (both to be speci
6ed) on which il is drawn: and tho signatnrs there
to shonA 5e attted By t1 postmaster at the place
ree,s ii may be dra,c, and ono other witness; and
each assigamen: Mereof should Be attested BY too
tcitResseS. ,..~#
VIM F. PHILLIPS
- auditor of tbs Treasury for tho
Nov. 13. p. O Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
aail 4aaas.

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
FSE EHHasa=za CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
O. - and after Thursday, January LIST,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeaby TO the following arrange
ment:
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner OF Duke and Henry
streets. at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past o'clock p. M, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before O'clock p. M
A train from Culpepper G. III. 10 Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper c. ii. at
"a o'clock A. NJ, arriving in Alexandria al l0i
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandria at II O'Clock,
p. NJ, arriving AT Rapdan Station at o'clock +.
M, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsville.
daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsville. ......................$4 81 so
10 Staunion ....................... %
10 Lynchburg... ...................... w
10 winchester. ......................4 w
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf Agent
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
Il AW NOTICE.-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER
STOVES. STOVESm STOVESMi Fl
~ Y. NAYLOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-ir

LII and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention Of all who in want Of Stoves to one
OF the most extensive assortment Of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves Of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove fancy Paror and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator.
adapted either for the paror or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices.
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin Copper
and Sheet-iron Ware, made Of the bes, materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment O
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof-
fee Roasssr
Sep 24-3meod Qnteligencer) (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY.
LAND INSTITUTE

TTNHE uhdersIgncd respectfully invites the
Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity TO
an inspection Of his stock Of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, Sc., all OF his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made TO order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
q. BREMER
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn avenue
Nov 11--eo3m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

mn street, betfcecn Louisiana dvenns and ID street.
TINHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
Il ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass and Eartbenware; also, magnit
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
q. s. WHITTLESEY, 7h street.
Nov 20-ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
NEW YORK s CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

In ship Line via Nicaragna.-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietors.
Through in advance Of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the Ishnlns crossing.
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1900 tons burthen, will leave from pier
No. North river, at 3 O'Clock p M. precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
goth; connecting with the new and ia vorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur.
passed in their ventilation and accommo ,.,iaas
For information or passage AT the loves, .S - y.
ply only al the agency of the company, No
Bowling Green, NJ "
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent
San 5&..tU .
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
rNo BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.
l Medium, DENY and hai,eap papers, for sale

by COLLINS, BOVINE Il CO.,
lth ST., six doors north of Penn. avenue.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, 17l and 176
Pearl street, New York.
N. B.-Orders received for book-binders mate
rals. m) Oct lift
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
Sttam Nabigati0n.


THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships comprising this Hne are The toiio,ciRg:
The ATLANTIC ....... Captain West
The PACIFIC. Captain Nye.
The ARCTlC......... Captain Luce.
The BALIlC... $3.50. Captain Comslock
The ADRlATIC Captain Grafton.
kEA These ships have been built by
EfT#. contract expressly for Government
uSZIllSs 49, service; every care has been taken
In their construction, as also in their engines, 10
ensure strength and speed; and their accommoj
dations for passengers are unequalled for eeganc
and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool
in first cabin, $l2O; in second cabin $40. Exclu-
sive use of extra-sze stale rooms, $500 From
Liverpool TO New York, f30 and EGO.
An experienced surgeon attached TO each ship.
No berths can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1853. 1853
From, New York. From Liverpool
Saturday. August "Wednesday. August 10
Saturday. August 20. "Wednesday. August "a.
Saturday. Sept. g. "Wednesday. Sept. 7.
Saturday. Sept. II. "Wednesday, Sept 81
Saturday,. October J.. "Wednesday. October s.
Saturday. October IS. Wednesday. .Octoberl9.
Saturday. .Octob'r 80 Wednesday. Nov 9.
Saturday. Nov l2. Wednesday. Nov. 16.
Saturday. Nov 26. "Wednesday. Nov 30.
Saturday,. Dec. TO- Wednesday. Dec. IL.
saturday. !. Dec. A "Wednesday. Dec. %.
For freight, or passage apply 10
EDWARD X. COLLINS & Co,
No. So Wall street, NJ Y
BROWN, SHlPLEY & co.
Liverpool.
r. G. ROBERTS Il CO.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
J. MUNROE & co.
rs Rue Metre Dame des VICTORIES Paris
GEO III. DRAPER, Hayre.
The owners of these ships viii not be account
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewery, pre-
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed. Sep 21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
Oct. 9--6m.
ToR RENT, the building now being lin

IOR RENT, the Building now being lin
liz ished on the northeast corner OF 7h street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city
The first floor has been constructed for a Bank
ing Establishment, OF marble with vaults, &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexon with kitchen and
vaults for coal, oysters provisions, DC. The rcsiau
rant communicates, bothfrom in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed OF four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexon with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent Of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or amory, and, # not rented, will be
reserved for meeting aud exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each ioor of this building and
its position, situated i'll the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tensnts
Apply 10 or address 3. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l--tf E,bet and 7tb sts, Washington.
NEW GOODS, Bargains for CASH!
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
OF fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. s. Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south Of +
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown ana vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, Of the
richest designs and best finish embracing all va
rieties and kndsviz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to So SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2i cents to So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
TO 81, aud upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules 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 called to my 25 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 L. X. PLANT.
Sep 4-3meod (n) "
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications shonld be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. G." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.