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UNIVERSITY OF vIRGINIA.-T

" next session of this institution will COM
mence the 1st of OCTOBER and end the 29th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages (;
3. Mathematics; A. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; z. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; 8. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; g. Law. Also, a lectureship of Special
Anatomy, Matera Medica and Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorshp Of Anatomy
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor and in the school OF law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S23
each ..................... 30 W
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three installments, in advance o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying room, IS each.......... 8 90
Matriculaiion fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. ................. IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, say $40 30 90
s25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets at S25 each, and dissecting fee Of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
SEQ; in the Senior class, SIS.
s. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l-eod2w Chairman of the Faculty.
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MistkLI
u1o ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS no COL

j lect--I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond with ample security, was given at June
cosrt, 10th June / intend to devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands of an officer or'agent. Twill
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts and fjustifed, will attend to the collec-
tions of claims in the adjoining counties.
Ii any reference is wanting, l would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All Communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authenti.
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested; if as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept l2-lm
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~ 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 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as 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. G. Dobbin, Secretary Of the Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N Callan, esq. President Of the Board of Com.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCals, Attorney at Lav
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
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4 CENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

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 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, halfpay, or
bounty lands; Also claims for extra and back pay,
&C.. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; 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 orthe public Of
fices which may require the aid Of an agentsr attor
ney. His charges win be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have boon 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 29-1yd (m)
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CELEcr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

- ScHooI---The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a 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 18th Of September and
close on the last of June.
Terms $12 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 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 superintendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. 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 Office and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21--tf
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OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNIFIED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, 40.

TNHIS important work is now in press, the first
Il 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 Of 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 Il will prove acceptable to all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume before 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 il not injured at their full cost to subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmindful 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
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf<
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NTXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TIC

- 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 running on Lake Erie in connec
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
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 10 Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T
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. IN, every day, except Sundays and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
ID hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and 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
falo and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 36
hours; TO St. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that other line enter the lists COM
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad via Dunkirk, 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 Company's ofice, No. 1913
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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MisftIIaMfnna
rENUINE HEIDsIECK = co. CHAM

HENUINE hEl D6lECh ~ COs CnAM-
NJ pagne.--The Subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs HeIdsieck & 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. Heidsleck E Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled TO send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors Of all the identical
VINEYARDS, cellars Sc, which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wires 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 Hedsieck & Co., in
full, by which it first became so fayorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi-
lar marks which have since appeared
NEW YORK, January l, 1854.
CRAMER q ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. c., 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 well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar 70 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 S, 1S46.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECk q co.
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\ w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,

Id W. BNW NlNG, mcTCuauS AanoH,
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 well-selected 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 10 the pur.
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods
such as will defy composition 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 suit of othss
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.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YINHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PI

Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains Of ofdeceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the incorporators is one of equality
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctualy attended to
al the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
WIN. 8. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Genwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MeIodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
i'll Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, to raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
seIodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al.
Eording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from $50 TO
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
posi- paid. General and select catalogues OF mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices OF Pianos, Meo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free Of postage
Sept 2l--d3m
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTIn
IHICAGO g. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from the LOioer
Mississippi to the Atlanttcr
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURSl
eT- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat al st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted al o'clock, a. m, an6
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect al Alton (only 20 miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the at Alton at
10, a. M. and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinvlle, Virdcn, Springfield and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danville, -Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
NH THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads
E KEATING. SUM- @. 81 M. r. r.
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TAKE NOTICE E.-Housekeepers and
u sothers 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 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
o. 8. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

N RS. X. w. YOUNG q MISS ". TOWN
lM respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner Of 18th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number of
young ladies' who may desire to pass through
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical. 1t is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies,
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months 800
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. ..... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6--3tawt1Sth
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NEW YORK, May 2, ls53.-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 y. HART.
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
H magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLNGToN's book
store. a.st
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one OF the best that has been issued.
Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, an6
Puinam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale AT
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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.~S CHEAP AND Pleasant

EXCURSIONS daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aquia Creek, with dinner included, for 80 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore to Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours Of 6i
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 81 only.
For further information apply to CaptainA d.
Peck, on board, or 70
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
Julv iS-d2m&
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1lisftII0Mf0Ms.

NTOTICE.-Be 1t known to all whom 1t
In doth concern, that have filed, in the Gen
era Land Office at Washington, d. G., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day of December, 1850, No.
1905 for 100 acres, for the services of William
Field soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
ihe 30th June, 1888 The original of said warrant
having been lost or destroyed, hereby notify all
parties that shall make application 10 the Gen
era Land Office for the satisfaction of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue of scrip
under the provisions of the act of 3lst August,
1852. WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S-1aw3m Attorney for the Claimant.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

! ID Sel SNHzhzp, "AH1NOHHFH1SH = -,
Is now oPenIng Pp another Gop Supply a oi ehoSe e
invites the attention of Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentlemen'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.
Nav 2a-3tif