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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers ruAning on Lake Erie in connec
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, 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 well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michl-
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. l.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
o'clock, p. m, every day. except Sundays and
Ia hours where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in 8 hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
hours. Total thirty-six hours
Connecting al Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steauiboals all places north of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago aud Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central aud 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 TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
lalo 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 10 Chicago 36
hours; to ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, hy steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the travt Her and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists COM
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege ofstopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, 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 or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1873
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN f. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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superior Ready-made Clothing.


YJNHEs MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
Of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis IL Co.'s
superior Kolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon a. Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravcsbeen & Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
masn;fc Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schomacker g. Co.'s new Unchord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivaed. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, Of L. Gileerts beo ltilul
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous OF purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos 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 ones.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand
r., HlLBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf (m)
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NELECT CLASSICAL and sIathematIcs

SELECT CLASSICAL and slathematIcs I
~ SCHooI~-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a commodious build
ng is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
han College, IL will continue TO preserve the char
'cter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ng the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
ral, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the l2th of September, and
lose the last Of June.
Terms: sl2 30 per quarter, payable in advance
AT small additional charge, the students will
Ne permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
aud also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de
partmep,.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent OF the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and Of
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
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 Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Ofice and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep p2l-u
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NEW HoUsE-EURNIsHING GOODS

IN Refrigerators, Water-coolers, &c. - We
have just opened handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment of conveniences for housekeepers
which we will sell as low as the lowest Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Rcfrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Fair, We
have on hand, (and the only house that keeps them
in the CITY y and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they the only article Of the kind that
can be called, properly, Refrigerator We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our es-
tablishment, the only complete one in all its parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20--3teof DOM & BROS
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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToS.--ro

IA Clamants.-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 viii attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
1f the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, or while IN the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halipay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, hafpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back paw
&c., Of soldiers sailors aud marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, The United States;
all 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
ices which may require the aid of an agent or attor
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
IF the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins is known 70 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 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2o-lyd (ml
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EURNITURE.-A Good and Large As

FUR RNITURE.-A Good and Large As
I sortment of Centre, Gard, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-aietes, Divans
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every descrip-
tion. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Blu
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRIPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Hail
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May 4-Sm
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Corner Penn. avenue and IIlh street.
May16

HARPERS GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. 1, 10 be completed in ten num-
bers.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
of Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed Incte-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone, further sup
ply just rcceived)
Lady Eulwer's Behind the Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange0 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-tf EMANUEL II. HART.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

U. S. NAVY YARD GosPoRT, Va,
January 20, 1854.
To c. E. Detmold, President ~ j. Z,nc Co., ~ Y.
SIR: A series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
lions for the preservation Of timber, have led me
10 the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnaces, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
am now preparing full report on this impor-
iant subject TO the Bureaus of Yards and Docks at
Washington, and shall send with il complete Sc
ries Of specimens of wood anG metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for an entire
season. in salt water opposite this navy yard; all
of which illustrates, in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are al liberty 10 give full publicity TO the
above stated facts, which are of too much impor-
tance to be kept from the naval and commercial
world. l am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector u. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his welselected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs 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 houses
in the United States with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them TO the public on such
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.
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at 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 dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
NIB. Sole agent for Scotts report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15--6m. im)
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IVY YATCHES! WATCHES!-J. Y. savage

w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Coopers Duplex, M. ]. Tobias Cos, K.
N G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
$lOO Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, $25 (;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manship, warranted TO retain their points, for 81,
So and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 80,
So anu S3 Sent to all parts of the country nee OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for SO cents Dec 17>-lv
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SlisteIIameUms.
rJyo SENATORS AND MEMBERS Oh
Il the Ilnuoa nf Renrespnf afIuasA aanile

u the House of Representatives. gentle
man who has had twenty years experience a
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them TO the service
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
lournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
municatons 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 2-tf
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UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the lst OF
October and close the 10Th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neralogv
and geology; 5, chemistry; Q, medici 'e; 7, com
paralive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 3, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po
litical economy; 9 law. Also a lectureship OF
special anatomy aud materia medca, and de
mon nstratorship Of anatomy. The schools OF an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
maics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the sc .ool OF law there is an adjunct professor
The expenses (uot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows;
Tuition fee, say three scScos, al s25 each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, roofn-furniture,
and attendance OF servant, payable in
three instalmenls 10 advance .:...... 100 90
Room rent, two occupying roonh So
each h..................'.. ........... W
(Rents without the Precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, sl5 contingent depo-
sit $40 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 30 90
S25S 90
Students OF medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissecting fee Of So
The fee in the Immediate class of law is $50; in
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-tf Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

- A1AAoAN'
Il. is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMNER 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 Gentlemsn's Goods
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod Washington Place, Seventh street.
May A-3tif
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GREAT ACCOMMODATION

Connection betweea the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad from Washington.
A T the urgent solicitation OF number OF per.
IA sons, will, on and after Monday, July 8
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 o'clock, calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences Of persons who may leave their
order the night previous at T. w. Halls, near Sd
ST., or at w. Lepreux's corner Of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
the trouble and inconvenience of changing some
three or four times, at uniform rate OF charges
Passage 25 cents trunks 25 cents no charge for
q valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri-
val OF the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead of every other line.
July elm HUGH LATHAM.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
Il ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the at
lention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
ne No. Washington Place, Seventh street,
Moy
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gaisfelIana9ms.

yTIRGINIA.-At a Circuit Court held for
Y the city Of Petersburg at the courthouse
thereof on Saturday, the 10th day Of June, A. d..
1851:
Commonwealth Of Virgins, 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 Jarrstt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine, trustees of the Gilfed Church. defendants.
On the motion OF the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing 10 the court, il is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro lale 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 of the next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
sut; ; 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 properly of Jones
Mitchell deceased, said property being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
Copy-Teste.
july 2--3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. G.
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NEW BoOKs.-The Whimsical woman

NEW BOOKS.-The Whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile +. Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Heress ofFall Down Castle,
q romance, by +. w. Shelton, A. NJ, author OF
ssThe Rector OF ST. Bardoph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 11th street.
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ToR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

LNOR LEASE.-The National Iheatre III
1t 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
meritorous attraction cen fill II. -
With the alterations and improvements con
templaied, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If 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 proportion o.
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses aud salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars. from parlss in-
clined 10 this mode Of action. The purpose oil
the Proprietor is 10 the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
a. to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
2i2, Washington city, ID. @.
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rTAKE MOTTO E.-IIousekeepers and
Il 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,
Varuish 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, WHIT .ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite selden 4 Wthers's Bank.
Mar 10 (Star.)
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60 NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

f-E,ur NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
sfff X% Ogdensburg acknowledgements and
freight line-Via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, ST. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Albans and Rauses Point. Tipkpt QiIice-
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and Goth street aAd 4th avenue. Express
trains, 8 a. IN. aud p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3p m. Merchandise
10 bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
6 July q. Agent l52 South ST.
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TlDWARD C. DYER, Importer OF Cigars
~ and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club, 'sPrefata," and "El Siglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton OF dealers and others. jan 3l--tf
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lyl a native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatcs, for the classif-
alton 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.
San 0l-.ltf