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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON N ITO
N Claimants.-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
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or 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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, 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
ernmcnt, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
ces which may require the aid of agent or ator-
ney. His charges will 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 bevn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
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)
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,


under the United States Hotel, having en-
largcd and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington to his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings,' Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
4, Having had twenty years experiences 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
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of c 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
nrice than work made to order.
B Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
ort the District
Oct. 15-6m. (E)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
THE NEW YORK Musical Review and

i Choral Advocate is the cheapest and best
musical paper in the world. This journal (Which
has heretofore been published monthly COM
menced its fifth year in January, 1854, and hence
forth it will be published every two weeks-on
every other Thursday-thereby giving more than
twice much matter without any increase In
price. Each number contains sixteen quarto
pages, four of which are new music, consisting OF
glees, hymn tunes chants anthems, dedication,
and holiday pieces and, in short, every variety OF
music adapted 10 purposes of religious worship,
TO public occasions, and to the home circle all OF
which will be OF practical character, and such
can be sung by persons ofordinary musical attain
ments In the editorial department of the Review
are engaged lin addition to Mr.. Cady, the former
EDITOR gentlemen of the highest talent and ripest
musical experience among whom are George F.
Root, VIM. B. Bradbury, Thomas Hastings, and
Lowell Mason and its circle of correspondence.
home and foreign, is complete. The Review will
also be regular medium for the announcement OF
new musical publications by all the leading pub
fishing houses IN the Union. The subscription
list of this paper is now larger than that OF any
similar journal in the world and the new ar.
rangements, rendering 1.-THE cheapest, as well as III
is hoped) the most valuable musical paper ever
published, must largely Increase its already un-
paraleled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annum; or six copies
for five dollars, always In advance.
The music alone in the volume would cost over
five dollars in the usual form. Besides this, there
will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays criticism, instruction, &c &C., all for only
ono dollar! Every one feeling particle of inter-
est in the cause OF music will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address always post pad)
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row New York
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

~
In Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. P. Johnson M. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M D., Professor of Matera 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 III. 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 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
asst session, for the accommodation of the
TX, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lec
lures ls.. .$SO
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. $500. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once).. .....
Graduating expenses. .....:................ 20
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 F and 14th SITS.
Sep 21-tf
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HISToRx x
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author or the Republic OF the
United States, &c.

TENHIS important work is now in press, the first
j volume Of which will be issued early in the
. autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part the Union
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according to his views of completeness; !;
that the publishers may be enabled to issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that it will prove acceptable TO all, viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume 6efore any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost to subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindlul Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
yious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, SO Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5--tM
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TIyHE MOST COMPLETES ASSORTMENT

TENHE MOST COMFLTIlI ASSOhIMENI
of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen & Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Paper Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivaled. 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
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gberts beautiful
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 a warranty for each
Piano il 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
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf tm)
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Mar 16
GAZETTEER oFTHE UNITED

A NAZ u u Il X OF III u y N u u
VI Slates.-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view of the present condition, industry, and
resources of the American Confederacy, embrac-
ing also important typographical and historical in
formation from recent and original resources, to-
gether with the results of the census of 1880 and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and j. Thomas, ID. ID.
N. B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents large amount of new and
valuable matter unattainable in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1853, obtained since the census was taken.
This gives it inestimabe value over every other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at R. FARNHAM'S,
Corner of 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan255tf
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MisteIIaMk0ns.

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeeper 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,
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. WHIT hESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank
Mar 16 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
ZINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description de-
iivered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un.
surpassed by any other article in use. II 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 other metallic surfaces. 1t is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of il is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and APP
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market
JOHN SULLIVAN 81 SONS, Agents,
: Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

having lust published an octave edition of the
official decisions of the Attorneys General of the
| United States, expounding the Constitution, sub
sisting Treaties with foreign nations, and the In
| dian tribes and giving construction to the public
| laws Of the country, in five volumes, averaging
| $50 pages each, comprising all the decisions OF
| that character made since the adoption of the
federal constitution, and prior to the 4th day OF
July, 1851, and to be continued up to the present
| time, with synoptical notes and copious indices,
he respectfully announces his readiness 10 answer
| orders for the work, and to forward the same by
express, or otherwise, to any part OF the United
States
Being the productions Of distinguished jurists
and civilians, fully authorized to decide the vari
Gus questions of civil, common, international,
constitutional, commercial, and municipal law,
which have arisen in the course of the admins
tration of the government, and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject of civil polity and
jurisdiction, it necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in Importance to the Constitution
which they Defend and the laws which they ex-
plain. They not only set forth the political econo
my and fundamental principles of the federal gov
ernment, and the rules and regulations enforced
in its administration, but they also define the
powers and duties, and, in many instances, the
compensation of its civil and military officers
The subjects of national sovereignty, neutrality.
extradition, &c. are therein thoroughly discussed,
and our revenue laws, land laws, patent laws,
pension laws, &C., commented upon and ex-
planned. II is, therefore, believed that public
ministers, consuls governors Of States, district
attorneys, marshals, collectors of customs, sur
veyors of ports, naval officers, receivers of public
moneys, registers of land offices, Indian agents,
officers of the army and navy, and, indeed, all
public men will find these volumes valuable ac-
QUESTION TO their Libraries.
The editions put up in the style of Towards
Reports Of Decisions of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price of three dollars per
volume.
Librarians of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives in Congress,
if the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend TO the buying and selling Of real estate the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Secretary of ths Nary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War
N. Callan, esq, President Of tile Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, attorney at Laf0.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan 17-tf
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ULEGANT FURNITURE-The UNDER

N
II signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, of every de-
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted to the fancy and ne
cessities OF all classes of purchasers. The work
manship will be found Of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public to visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
CANT and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement TO an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction to all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire to possess themselves Of so desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan A-dly
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
xTATCHEs. wATCHEs!-J. Y. savage,

wv NO. " Fulton street, New fOrK, mas an eX-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
r. F. Coopers Duplex, M. J. Tobias 6 Co.'S, r..
IL q. Beesey's Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &c, varying in price from $75 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, $25 ;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full lewelled 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 50,
S3 and $4 Pens without cases, IS cents, ST. so,
So and SO. Sent to all parts Of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-ponted and made equal to
new for so cents. f Dec 1T~-1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
NTEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. s. ]. Hunter,

MI EDICAL CARD.-Drs. X. ~ j. Hunter,
.Nl physicians for diseases OF the chest, Xc.
beg to announce that they will remove to New
York on the 9Th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access TO those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally St 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.
Will be published in January next an American
edition OF Sir Charles Scudamores work on Inha-
ation, with an Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M r. G. s.
Nov 16-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
rB,o SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

\ the House of Kepresentatives.-Agen gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day. proposes to devote them 10 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-
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 will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
inuncations 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
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
<rEw BOOKS ATTAYLoR s. MAURy,s.

IN II
NV Schools and Schoolmates, or the Story
OF my Education; ; by Hugh Miller, author of The
Old Red Sandstone
The Two Records: The Mosaic and the Geo
logical, Lecture delivered before the Young
Mems Christian Association, in Exeter Hall, Lon
don; by Hugh Miller.
The World of Art and Industry, illustrated
Sketches ofthe Campaign in Northern Mexico
in 1916 and AT by an Officer OF the First Regi-
ment Of Ohio Volunteers.
Rob of the Bowl, Legend Of the Inigocs by J.
r. Kennedy, author OF "Swaow Barn."
Addison's Works, new edition, vol. a; "The
Spectator" tH
Apr20 Bookstore, near YIN street
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

FINE WATCHES & RICH JEWELRY.
:" o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
III AZ and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with a good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the Market which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now Of
fers tor sale the same, at wholesale or RETAIL much
cheaper than goods Of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country. Please call at
his store sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B. Special attention paid to the repairing of
fine watches by w. w. Hollingsworth. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
NEw AND FASHIONABLE GOODS

NTEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS
IN WIN. Fl. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, un1er Gads.
by's Hotel, has just returned from New York, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
of Spring Goods of the latest styles and importa.
friends and the public in general; all of will
be made TO order in the most fashionable and ele-
giant STYLE at the shortest notice, and at the very
lowest possible price.
Also, a complete assortment of Furnishing
Goods, such as Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders,
Stocks, Cravats, &C., with superior lot Of Kid
Gloves, direct from the importer in New York.
Mar l7-2aw3wf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
ENUINE HEIDSIECK & co. CHAM

rENUINE HEIDSIECk & co. CHAM
W pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
upoled by Messrs. HeIdsieck IL Co. to succeed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public TO the subjoined
card
The Messrs. Heidsieck 81 Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style 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
oripinators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their 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 6C Co., in
full by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared
New YORK, January |, 1854.
CRANIER SS ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm Hedsieck 81 Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge Of its liquidation, con-
tinued 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 wel-known brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO our own, which have ap.
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 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK 81 co.