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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next and
1thenceforwarded il will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any IN
crease in price Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which are new music, con-
ssting of glees, hymn tunes, chants anthems dedi-
cation and HOLIDAY pieces, and, in short, every
variety of music adapted 10 purposes of religious
worship, 10 public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all of which will be of practical character,
and such be sung by persons of ordinary
musical altainments In the editorial department
oil the ReUiefc are engaged lin addition 10 Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen Of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience among W HON
are, George T. Root, VIM b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Rspie,o will also be regular medium for the an
nouncemcnt Of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scription list of this paper is now larger than that
of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements rendering il the cheapest as well as
(it is hoped) The most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
n Terms: Oae dollar per annuna, or siG copies for
fee dollars always in advance.
NzS- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticisms, instructions. &c., &c., all for
only one dollar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the ofmusc will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS.
Eel Nb 80 Park Row, N Y.
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DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in

DATENT Gas REGULATOR.-The In
III ventor DR.. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the Of il will be found fully IS per cent. in ev-
cry persons gas bill. II can be so adjusted as 70
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 AT that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the fuctua-
lions Of the street pressure. An additional advan
fage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place Of the biuish white
color of the ordinary gas light, occasoned by the
high pressure nj which the gas is consumed As
evidence of its practical utility, il is now in op-
Grafton in some of the principal notels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony TO its value. II has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city Of
Washington and it's vicinity, DESTROYS TO avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain all fur
Their information by calling on the subscriber who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration Of H.
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
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MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. d j. Hunter,
lNl physicians for diseases Of the chest, &c. j
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 sements in regard 10 their prac-
lice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this changeis that Of being more central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union. ,a
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast. ~
DIR. 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 Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation with an Introduction" "Notes,n and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter, NJ. r. C. s.
Nov 16-ly (m)
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BRANCH OF sTAqIONERs' HALL,
Nos. ia and l76 Pearl street, Ne,c York

- 1VOS. n ana TO ESETI SEfeef, IVffb IOTH.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
lected 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; flat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, en-
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated, Brs-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and coored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, Re, with endless assortment OF
stationers' goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE IL co.
18th 81 doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct 4-1y* (m)
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NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.

AUDITORS OFFICE, Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
Noi,siaJcr l. 1853

1T HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
Il ofthis Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated 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 slower process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants OF the department
md was intended only TO apply TO one draft per
route from each contractor for the frjtole amount
tdeducting fines collections, &c,) of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed 10 allow any
number OF drafts, and for any amount not exceed
ngin the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation flor
Il was never anything more 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 a quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauihor-
ICED by the laws.
II not unrequenty occurs, too, that tins Office is
exposed 10 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.
II is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the 1st day Of January, 1854, but one
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 as the only
for the gndrfsv aud shs route tboth 10 be speci-
ed) on which il is drawn: and the signature there
10 should be attexed by the postmaster at the place
.Dhere Il may be Xrasc, ard other icifness; and
each assignmer: Thereof should be attestea by tfco
soit,esses. Metgs aa&Fs'
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
auditor ofths Treasury for the
NnSr1 nc,o
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NEW BOOKS.
DICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

N Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, d. ID.
Jaquelne, Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower of the Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by F. 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 ofthe following juveniles !.
Guizots Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason
Sanford 81 Merton.
For sale by GRAY a. BALLANTYNE,
Dec Ii 7h street, near Odd-Fellows' Hall.
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q ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~ ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScHooL~-The 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 Column
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, CLASH
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion viii commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June
Terms: SIP 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, underths
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $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. D. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent OfFce
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and pro-
lessor c. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l
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4 MOTHER NEW hook BY THE AU-

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
IA thor Of the "Wide, Wide Word"-Carl Krin
Ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price 75cents, gilt 81 25
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous engravings price SO so;
Glad Tidngs, or the Gospel of Peace. price SO
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany, illustrated,
price 70 cents
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
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 the East by William Goodel price 81 IS;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 CONVEX
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 25
Christ in History. or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, ID. D., price ST. 25
Autobiography Of Rev. ]. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West. price ST..
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Hh street. near Odd Fellows Hall
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MisffIIantGns.


lM The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedela, 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-
menis, Tombs, and Headstons Slabs Eastern
Marble for window stills, hntels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 81 70 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 endcavor
TO give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST. bet. 18th and 18th.
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ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A r CHIT b rs.

Office on Pennsylvania arenue, Jetaceen 10th and
llM Streets Washington, ID. c.
DLANS, 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.
*e REFERENCEs: G.u
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. b. b. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Captain B. S. Alexander, U. S. Army.
Prof Charles c. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute
DIR. William p. Johnson.
Dec 3-3md (m)
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NJ EW GOODS: bargains for CASH

NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!
In EXTRA ORDINARY ultra TION.-
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Aeropoiitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warsroonrs, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side Of 7th street. doors south Of E
street. would most respectfully inform the cit-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangngs, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rietes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, al all prices, from 10 cents
10 SO SO cents per piece Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2a cents to So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
TO 81, and 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. Siatuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvalled 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.
Sep A-3meod (rn)
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STOVES, STOVESu STOVESiu
y Y. NAYLOR Conner. Tin. Sheet-

il . and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
syvania avenue near 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 of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisierbock
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. Conner
and Shcet-iron Ware, made Of the best materials
and Workmanship. An excellent assortment 0
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing, Guuering. Spouiing &c, executed BY
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Wins,on's Improved Patent COT.
fee Rooster
Sep 24-3meod (Intelligencer) (m)
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NATIONAL M DICAL COLLEG L,
In Washington.-The Thiry-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 Obs,et
RIGS and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor Of Matera Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ. d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D.. Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, NJ. 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
East session, for the accommodation Of the
X, viii greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures is.... neutrality-suspicious. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstration -. 10
Manufacturing fee payable only once)....... s
Graduating expenses. ............ rs
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 I4th SITS.
Sep 2l--tf
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

VIE Undersigned respectfully invites the
Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity to
an inspection OF his stock of BOOTS, Shoes
CATERS, &C., 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 a price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
g# @. Bremen,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn avenue.
Nov 11-eo3m m)
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COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,
NJ N,xtL Uy.U,1n, S,r~<t NJ. ~ =
No. 5 North WILLIAM Street, NetD York.
TTNHIS TYPE In now used exclusively

TTNHIS THPE ID now used exclusively I'm
u 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 al least double the amount of work
done by common type while il gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost of facing
is about IS per cent. upon the tariff prices ofypc.
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,
Shlids 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 & Co,
Agents.
Eleventh. street, Cd door north Pa. avenue.
Dec I0-sod 2w 08
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rTrHE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly q

HE SUBSCRIBERS Keep constantly on
IL hand good stock Of well-made account
books, and manufacture to order at short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock of paper and stationery articles com.
prise everything desirable in counting-room or
office. American, French, and English writing
presses
Bill heads, cards, circulars &C., printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE Ss& Co,
1lth street, I'd door north of Penn. Ay
Branch of Stationers' Hall, ia and 176 Pearl
street New York. Nov S-tf
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENwARE
ESTABLISHMENT

HH@rsff, oeffceen Louisiana dUenuc and ID street
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
u ceived from the north. splendid assortment
cent Girandoles and Lamps or many patterns,
adapted for halls and parors.
Pants, boiled md 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.
C.s. WHITTLEsEY, 7th street.
Nov 20-1y fm)
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THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
u icle the turf agriculture field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embelshed with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William t. Porter, editor.
Oct 12#
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NEW YORK 8 CALIFORNIA srEAM-

M JEW YORK & CALIFORNIA STEAM.
cheapest route for San Francsco-The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua, proprietors
Through in advance the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthnius crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
No. 2 North river, at 3 o'clock P. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship GORTES, $500 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
For information or passage at the loves - - "
ply only at the agency of the company, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y. tss' 5
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
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WHALEY,S OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
w andra at 81 A. M. and 81 p. M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival of the cars. A. ii
A. NJ, and 81 p. M.
Office at Irving House, Washington, d. c., and
Of Entwistle's Drug store, King street, Alexan.
dria.
Jan /
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sE-~, Z ALExANDRIA AND WASTE

sT-~~ ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
rllzzsssszz.ss. ington Boat.-The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, IL, "a, 4, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandria at 8 10, IL, 24, 4, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at Q, IL, II, 8, AZ, and 81
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public o.
select parties. JOB CORSON
Sep cliffs Captain
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Nov IS

NEW YORK. May 2, lS53.-The UNDER
In signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchanls 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-dtf EMANUEL B. HART.
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gail 4aans.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
r.: G, CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
r.: uzzw1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
- and after Thursday, January LIST,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road, agreeably to the following arrange
mcnt: 1850
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 quarter
past o'clock p. NJ, arriving in Alexandria at
quarter before o'clock. p M.
train from Culpepper G. III. 10 Alexandria and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper G. III. at
"a O'Clock, A. NJ, arriving in Alexandria at 10a
o'clock A. NJ -
Returning will leave Alexandria al IL o'clock,
p. M, arriving at Rapidan Station at 5 O'clock p
M, connecting at this point with the stage TO and
from Gordonsville. le n
A..day stage is running between Gordonsyille
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
On this and the Virginia Central roads
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsviie. .............,.......$ 81 SO I
To Staunton so
To Lynchburg.. 90
10 winchester. a W
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT, IS
Oct 5--tf Agent