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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
G6ufati0naI.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. OF HAMP-

IM den Sydney College, Richmond, Va-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday the 10th day of October, 1853.
and continue until the lst of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
X. L. Bohannan, M. D., Prof OF Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin P. Scott, NJ. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy. .a'
Chas. Bell Gibson, M, D., Prof. of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p Johnson, NJ. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II. Tucker, M. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy. .o
The study of practical anatomy may be prose,
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trfng expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col.
lege lnfirmary and Richmond almshouse The in
Urinary. under the same roof with the college, and
subject TO the entire control of the faculty. al all
times Well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed IN presence of the class; and the students be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual spportu-
diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, S5 Professors
fees, S100. Demonstrators fee, SO. Graduation
fee, S25.
ES- The price OF board including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually So or S31 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, NJ D.,
Sep eft Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
} w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

IL 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, cassirneres and vest
ings, 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 bes, importing houses
iH the United States, with such advantages a. will
enable him 10 offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
clasers, and, in view of increasing his business
hs has purchased an unusual large stock OF goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All be asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince yon that you will
save your money by so doing. A sni OF q o,hes
can be made up in the most elegant style twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold al much less
pTice Than work made TO order
N B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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MisffIIanf0us.
MARBLE MANTLEs.-sIarble works.

MI AkBLE MANTLES.-Marble works.
1M The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble richly carved and plain, OF the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sls, lintels, steps and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 rs per barrel
Also on hand large lot OF Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endcavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On Z ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct Rm f,nl
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
and 176 Pearl street, Neio York.

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, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain EN-.
bossed and colored cards card, perforated, Bris.
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books Of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
tion. COLLINS. BOVINE & CO
1lth s. idoors north Of Penn avenue.
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
GELECT 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 Colum.
ban College, il will continue 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: S12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in tha, de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses OF a full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50. H.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. D. Gale, NJ D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq. of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor G. c. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2 =,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
nj EW GOODS! Bargains for CASH
lN EYTR 4nRDIMARY AE,TR AnTIOML

IN E1IhAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, the Mstropolfam Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. s, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, 5 doors south of E
street. would most respectfully inform the cti-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rietes and knds--viz: Cold Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12a cents TO So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 374 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. Statuary
and ornamental work done in artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles. (. + I.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice; by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto 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 24-3meod (m) W e
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3aoks, Statioasrg, 1T.
COLLINS, BOWNE s. CO., Ilth street,

~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notaral presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts hotel
registers sets of books for societies. writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, States pencils, chess
exchange, memorandum books. time books, port
folios gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va
rety Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
lH and l76 Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5-tf
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IT NIVERsITY ofVIRGINIA.-The mex,

~ session OF this institution will open the lst OF
October, and close the Goth OF June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; a natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, medicine; T. COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies etres and po-
lhical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and matera nedica, and de-
monstratorship OF anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
/. The expenses mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S25 each SIS 0U
Boarding, including diet, room-furniturc,
and attendance Of servant payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent two occupying room, SIS
eacn w
(Rents without the precints, something
more9 ill.,, ."-a.
Matricuaton fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40. ...................... IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dissecting fee of S5.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $60 in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
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, NJ. D., Professor Of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
ica, 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. H...
Lewis H. Steiner, NJ d., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator. s.... .s. f..
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. '...s.
The extensive additions to the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation OF the
* will greatly extend the usefulness of the
| medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures 49,. $50
Practical anatomy by the edemonstrator........ 10
Martrculating fee payable only once). ....... s
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
.. Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of + and lith SITS.
Sen 2l-tf .r..
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
I TEDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. 4 J. Hunter

lNl (physicans for diseases of the chest, &c
beg TO announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 5th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrans sements in regard 10 their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that Of being more central and easy
of access 10 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.
lation, with g Introduction" g Notes" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. Il. C. S.
Nov l6--ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,
NO NOTkH WiHidW iSITfef, IVcW F0,E.
rTNHIS TYPE is now used exclusively In

NO. y Norm WiHidm iStTecf, INcD f0rE.
TTNHIS TYPE is now used exclusively I'm
i 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 at least double the amount Of work
time, finer working surface. The cost Of facing
is about IS per cent. upon the tariff prices ofype.
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 Posi-, True Democrat, Cleveland.
Ohio New York Journal, American Messenger,
Child's 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 l0-eod 2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A R G HIT E CTS

Office on Pennsylvania avenue, 5etWeem l0M end
l1M streets, Washington, ID. C.
DLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
Ii and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superntendcd.
Old Buildings altered and modernzed.
Draughts and Specifications of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed.
REFERENCES: r." .E .
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. B. b. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Captain B. s. Alexander U. S. Army.
Prot. Charles G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
DR.. William P. Johnson
Dec 3I3md (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
rTs BALTIMORE AND OHIO F1r.

k4a1EMEx1E2kG ItailrOdu, from 10 GKAX
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order
directed TO its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at 2 Z. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
(5SO miles) in lS or 19 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or p. Nj. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M may Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, 179 miles, and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M and 5 p. M. daily meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tion, DIETER known as the Relay House1 nine
miles from Baltimore
al wheeling the seven unrivaed Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have Just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, ana convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c, or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
wheeling IN the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE &c., and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wellsvle and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexon at Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer Of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $780, to Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, $12
Tickets IN he hal of M p.n.o,a 49,. =. AZ :.
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
STOVES. STOVESm STOvESm!
~ Y. NAYLOR Copper, Tin, Shcet-iro

/. and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
.ylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention OF all who in want of Stoves TO one
OF the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, Of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove. fancy Parior 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 Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Gutterng, Spoutng, &c, executed by
experienced workmen. and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winstons Improved Patent Cof
fee Rooster
Sep 24-3meod Gntellgencerl (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
ArDIToRs OFFICE, PoSr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
TT HAS BEENLoNG THE PRACTICE


TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this 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 10 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,
and was intended only to apply TO drdh per
route from each contractor for the Hhoke amount.
(deducting fines collections &c., of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed 10 allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
lngn the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. privilege conceded for accommodation (for
il never anything morel has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business Of this office.
forced upon it the settlement of the private ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauthor
lied by the laws.
II not unfrequently occurs, too that this Office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures TO
the assignments endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
1t IS therefore deemed proper TO give this public
and after the lst 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 rs ths only
for the quarter aud the route both be spec
fed)o on which it is drawn; and the signature there
TO should bs attestsd by the postmaster at the place
aohere ii may be dralc and one other Uitness; and
tcitnesses. .>s' aas
.a..., VIM F. PHILLIPS,
i. Auditor of the Treasury for the
Nov. 13. p. o Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
EOR RENT, the building now being fin


III shed on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment of marble, with vaults &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed TO embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for COAL oysters, provisions &c The erestau-
rant communicates both from in and out DOORS with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room or amory, and, if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor Of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants.
Apply TO or address e. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l--tf E, tet 8 and 7th SITS, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
NEW BOOKS.
WILLIAMS, the Pata eonl

III Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, ID. ID.
Jaqneline Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower the Family; Book for Girls
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by I. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, ID. d.
Parley's Present for all Seasons
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill.
dren.
Fine English editions of the following juveniles !:
Guizots Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
Sandford dJ Merton.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Dec II 7h street, near Odd-Fellows Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
THE PEOPLES pArENT orrICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 commune
cate directly with the editor Of the PEOPLES JoUR-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, wihom charge, either per-
sonaliy at his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York
Nov 23-*
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

- ''''etl Ve'FVebH LFOHIsTuUU dUfNUt ana ID street,
THE sUBsCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
i ceived, from the north, a splendid assortment
oil China, Glass, and Earthcnware; also, magnif-
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns.
adapted for halls and parlors
Paints, boiled and raw, lnseed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand
COCKS, brushes, &c- and every article for gen-
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
IS. WHITTLESEY, Hh street.
Nov 20-ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
MisfsIIans0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

N AAustratcd RECORD OF agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge
published monthly, by ALFRED +. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mail to any part ofMe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession will find in the PEo.
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited to their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, fRy cents polume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in con post
office stamps. or bills, at the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
PLAINLY aortten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED l.. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
Va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, 10 be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.