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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
TO CONTRACTORS.

OFr1cE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDNes,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS. will be received in this Office
until Saturday, the 22d Of April next, at
o'clock, p. M, for grading and gravelling SO much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled, as may be directed by the Commission
er Of Public Buildings.
The work is TO be OF the best character, and to
be done to the acceptance of the Commissioners,
or such person as he may appoint TO inspect il;
and all that is to be done, must be done by the
1st day Of October next.
The gravellng must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre Of the street, tapering of
gradually TO six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
curity will be required for the faithful perform.
ance Of the work Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within q
reasonable distance, as the Commissioners shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling including gravel and all materials.
.". B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
G0afati0MaI.


Nl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday; the 10th day of October, 1883,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
R. 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. Scctt, M D.: Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M D., Prof of Surgery a n
Surgical Anatomy.
Garter P. Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
David H. Tuckes, NJ. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas M. D., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy. !,
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
irmary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filed 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 to the wards, ENJOY, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease
Observation-Disclosures fee, So Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, $25.
Ms- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually SO or $3a per
week DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. HI. Browning,
LIN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks TO Senators and members of the House of
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter and respectfully solicits
their attention. as well as citizens and strangers
generally, to his large superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestings, in great varieties have not in any
previous season been so well prepared to offer to
the closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety Of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS Report of Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing of superior quality, of
my own make which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S-tf
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n EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM

II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
IN House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone.
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., ;
Eleventh street, two doors north of Pa av.,
Branch OF Stationer's Hall, 174 and l76 Pearl
street. New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov. 20.
The above contains all the information nsces-
sary TO enable the merchant or shpmaster 10
transact any branch Of custom-house business
with ease and despatch, an alphabetical tariff the
manner ofpassing entries, current forms OF oaths,
permits, bonds, entries, &C., DC. Il has evidently
been prepared with great deal of care, and will
be found very useful TO the officers OF the revenue
and custom-house throughout the country, as well
as the merchant and shipmaster.
From the Washington Sentinel, Feb4
We are indebted to Collins, Bovine " Co. for q
copy Of Cones Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide" containing rules and routine ol
business in entering and clearing vessels the man
ner Of passing import, export, and transport en-
tries the forms of business in the different de
partment. of customs, a detailed account Of the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers offices, and correct forms OF entries
oaths, orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted to the wants
of the mercantile public, and it is said 10 be the
best book Of the sort ever offered 10 the public.
Feb l9-1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

X ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, bis
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 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 Nj near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary of tho Nary.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M McCalla, Attorney at La,c.
James n. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan 17-tf
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IRELAND AS 1T Is.-After all that has been
said and written about the condition OF the
Irish poor, after oil the sermons that the poor,
starving. shiyering wretches who daily land on
your shores preach of the English misgovern-
ment of that country, the half you never know.
Svmpathy for the slaves forsooth! What sort
Of sympathy is that which whines over poor
nioeers. when within days journeying Of
Sutherland House whole district this very
hour contains on an average in each OF its
cabins, 20 feet by "a, fifty human beings, or
eleven families, and they living, for lack OF
fire. on raw turnips! We are told by the pa
pers that the prosperous and independent
classes, .cthout distinction Of creed, are coming
forward to their help. Yes, now that Gods
scourge is threatening to visit punishment on
the rich, the rich come forward. But how has
it been through this long cold winter? Who,
has visited these doorless and windowless
cabins, through the roofs Of which the rain
pours as through sieve? Naked urchins and
filthy women, a thousand times worse off than
the squaws and papooses on the kennebec,
who has cared for them? You may pass
through JAR Connaught Il Joyce's country and
not find 1.-THE or athletic man. Stunted,
sickly, dwarfsh specimens of humanity; hall
naked women bringing home seaweed; un'
kempt girls stealing little corners of gronnd in
which to plant a few potatoes heaps OF stones
and unroofed gables where houses were sore
and deformed mendicants crawling after the
footsteps of the traveller, you may see-but OF
men and women none. Not trace OF farm
cultivation not laborer or mechanic, not a
dog. or pig, or barn-yard fowl. Where are they
ali? venture to say, that the sun in his daily
round, over oil this earth, looks nowhere upon
such haggard, hopeless misery as in some parts
of Ireland! And yet you might as well attempt
10 indent the ice that covers the Arctic sea
with icicles from roof as to bring home to the
heart of an Englishman the conviction that he
has any responsibility for the condition OF Ire
land Correspondent Of Boston Post.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
A GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON N ITO
IA Claimants. 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-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 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
halEpay 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; 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 or the public of
ices which may require the aid fan agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service
Mr.. A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years.
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street. opposite 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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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
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-
mcnt and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps, a.
Turpentne, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, DC, &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
O. s. WHIT LESEY,
% 7th street.
Opposite Selden S Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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TDWARD LYCETT. Sem, Book Binder

TDWARD LYCETT, SEM, Book-Binder
n Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh street and
MARYLAND avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, d. G.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcETr respectfully suggests TO his friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records little care has been taken 10 preserve pa
rental likenesses He takos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desirous of perpetuatng per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inlaid on the inside covers of fami
" bibles, ,presentation-books, or keepsakes, spcci-
mems of which can be seen at his bndery, or he
can be addressed by lotter, which will be promptly
attended TO.
Mar l3--msod {ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor
under the United States Hotel, having en-

D W. DhoW NACTCudHI
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
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 best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages 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 a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
NIB Sole agent for Scotts report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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ENUINE HErDsrECK & CO. CHAM

ENUINE HEIDSIECK g. CO. CHAM
W pagne.-The Subscribers having been ap.
pointed by Messrs. Heidsieck d. 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 10 the subjoined
card
The Messrs. Heidsieck SG Co., as set forth there
in, justly claim TO be alone enabled TO send TO this
country the genuine Hedsieck d 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, &c, 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 Wines, the reputation Of
the same among the American public being already
Identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly 10 notice that their brand
still bears the same name OF Heidseck & Co., IN
full by which il first became so favorably known:
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, January ], 1854. ..
CRAMER 81 ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger,
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 Heidsieck g. Co.. in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge OF its liquidation, CON
tjnued 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 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 S, ls46.
Feb S--d2m HElDSlECh G W.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

NTEDICAL CARD.--Drs. II. q j. Hunter,
.lNl physicians 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 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 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 Scudamore's work on lnha-
lation, with an Introduction" "Notes," and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter, M r. G. s.
Nov 16-ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
OFVIRGINIA.-The next

u session of this institution will open the lst OF
October and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; z, modern languages;
8, mathematics 4, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; S, chemistry; 6, medicine; 7, com,
paratve anatomy, physiology, and surgery; g. mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po
iiical economy; 9, law. Also lectureshp OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools OF an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
malics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, or
pocket-moneyD are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at $25 each SIS 90
Boarding including diet, room-furnture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ l2O 90
Room rent, two occupying room, $S
each ................ ................. w
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $10 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 20 00
Washing say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
M $25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each, and dissecting fee of SIS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500 in
senior class, $75..
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21--tf Chairman of the Faculty.
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SflisrfIIaMfGas.
1HE UNDERsIGNED Is AGENT FOR


renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas.
ing lots or other property Non-residents and
those who may choose to employ him will find il
greatly 10 their advantage TO do so he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him TO keep properly in order al a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted 10 him. Not wishing TO trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those those whom / daily serve in ihis capacity and
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker. esq Fs#$
Stephen p Fsanklsxs esG,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt. VIM. A. I. Maddox, U. 8. NJ,
John w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington.
Office on H street, between sth and 9th streets,
north of the aten Office
JAMES TOWLES.
N B. still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4-eot
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ToR THE SPRING TRADE.-Perfume-

EOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Perfume-
ry, Hair Washes, Oils, &c
Phalon's, Barry's, Lyons Katharion Pomatums.
Macasser and other Oils, for the hair.
Lubin's Extracts for the handkerchief.
Lubin's and other Soaps in great variety
In fact our assortment of Perfnmery IS complete
.nd or Inc hes, qualities STEVENS'S
Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Mar 11-3teodif
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
AGENCY.-Th Subscribe

ENERAL AGENCY.-The Subscriber
NJ pays special attention TO the prosecutlon OF
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
lects debts. Also, buys and sells real estate ne
gotiates loans, having facilities by which he can
generally negotiate loans on small sums on good
JAMES ]. MILLER,
Over Sclden, Withers u Co.'s Bank
Jan Is eodlm
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
1To SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

i the House of Reprcsentatlyes.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud 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 10 do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment 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
muncations addressed TO P. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
DATENT SCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,

nATENT SCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,
IL embracing all the properties contained in the
finest quill in addition to which the durability of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed.
Rapp's inimtable Gold Pens should be known
in every corner ofthe United States where books
are kept or letters are written. They are 90 far
superior to any or to all other Gold Pens that we
cannot even make comparison with others. This
is strong praise, but it is true, and we enthu-
siastic."-G -Grahamts Magazine
For sale at the Bookstore of R. FARNHAM,
who is the sole agent for this city corner of 11h
street and Pennsyvania avenue. Mar II
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
washington Club, "Preata, and 'El Siglo XIX
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten
ton of dealers and others. jan 31-tE
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
MisffIlamegms.
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel, Penn Avenue.
HNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
l ceved, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
idence, recommend to all epicures as being of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, (Londres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India Trabucos Ell Delaite.
Consuelo, Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned favorte brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, Ell Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwin's Patent, Kohl Moor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at SIS each, or 371 cents plug, and is ac-
knowledgod TO be tas snos; Paiuiabie iobanna ysr
chewed.
Turkish pipes smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G. 8. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
Nov l7-3md (m)
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THOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevens
10 Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment OF ele-
giant and seasonabe goods, just imported and OF
the newest and most elegant styles. Our assort-
ment of Undershrts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumerry,
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities The
system Of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us. will insure to our customers the certainty OF
making their purchases from us at the lowest
nrices' STEVENSS
Mari Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

MODERN LANGC AGES.-D. e. Groux,
NA native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages especially French Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel,
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sen 21-sltf s#t
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GAZETEER oFTHE uNITED

" States.-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 1850 and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1859,
by Thomas Baldwin and j. Thomas, ID. d.
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 oil of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popua.
ton to 1853, obtained since the census was taken
Ihls gives u inestimabe value over every other
for sale at r.. FARNHAMS,
Corner Of 1lth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Jan 25--tf
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r IFE AND ADVENTURES Of a Country
Merchant, a Narrative Of his Exploits at
Home, during his Travels, and in the Cities, de-
signed to amuse and instruct, by J. b. Jones,
author of Wild Western Scenes, &c
: Trials and Confessions of an American House.
keeper.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM
Corner of llth street and Penn. avenue
Mar 30 sf. III.