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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-06
1=uryA SPRIN TRADE

j. w. publishes Mayo's Guide to Magistrates-new
edition, with practical forms for the discharge of
their duties out of Court, with appendix, con-
tanning forms for drawing Bonds, Notes Deeds Con.
tracts, &c, adapted to the new Code of Vir .inia
tY-Persons at a distance unable to visit R!chmo nd
can have their orders faithfully executed as per.
seually present. mh6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-06

H.ssEgzzza L o Sion Thursday evening
IL ssYSs3 - last, on Main street, PORT MONNAlE,
- Sss 5 containing Ten Dollar Note. one
Three Dollar Note, Gold Dollar. and
some small change. Also, pair of God SPECTA-
Giles. The finder will be literally rewarded by re-
turning the same at this office. NH CIT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-06

0ST-Between the Exchange Hotel and
i the Powhatan House. wide gold BRACELET.
The finder will be literally rewarded by ieaysng the
same at the Office Of the Exchange Hotel.
NH 6--itx
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
liza M GToN 90 71o.,9
PACKAGE & LETTER


FHREASURE, PACKAGE & LETTER
Express, daily to and from Downieville and
the northern and southern mines, in connexion at
MarysvIlle with Adams IL Cos, by every steamer
10 the Atlantic States and EuropelSsuih America.
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China.
Renewed facilities are now offered TO the public
for transmitting gold dust valuable packages and
letters, at reduced prices, TO all parts ofthe world
at our principal Offices.
From Msrysville 10 Dobbns Ranch, Fosters
Bar, Ballards Bar, Stoney Bar, Camptonville, Rail
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range, Indian Val
ley, Raniedotler Bar, st. 10 Bar, Goodyears Bar
Cox's Bar, Downevile, Ousley's Bar, Parks Bar,
Long Bar, Industry Bar Kennebee Bar, Baron's
Bar, Empire Ranch, Bridgeport, French Corral,
FrenchmaH's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetland's, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing. NJ. Y.
From Downieville 10 Forrest City, Smiths Dig
gipgs, Kanaka Creek, Minnesota, Wolf Creek
Snow Point, German Bar, NJ. F.. Concord Bar, M
F., Scou's Flat, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Eu.
reka South, Back Bone House, Illinois Bar, 3
Fork, Missouri Bar, s. f., Nevada City, Eureka
North, Craig's Flat, Rapid Greek, Sierra City
Sierra Valley, and the other places on the route
a BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
On Adams " CO., in all the principal cities in
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable at the
following banks
and Farmers Bank, Albany; Utica City Bank,
Uticai Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse !; Bank of Au-
burn, Auburn Bank of Attica. Buffalo; Rochester
City Bank, Rochester; G. Smith & CO.. Chicago;
Alex Mitchell, Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany milwaukee, Michigan Stale Bank, Detroit /;
Commercial Branch Bank Of the State Of Ohio,
Cleveland; Clinton Bank, Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust. blF~ hf lE
Sight checks on Marysvilie, Sacramento San
Francisco, and all the principal towns of Califor-
MIA Deposits received, special or otherwise.
Collections made on all parts OF the Atlantic
onI al Ill 49,.
express business promptly attended to. The
latest dates Of Atlantic and California papers.
Subscriptions and advertisements received for
newspapers and periodicals, free of charge.
Special messengers are dispatched with every
reasurc express
SAM w. LANGTON a. RROr
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
H IsTo1x
)P DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.


united states, sc.
NNHIS important work is now in press, the first
i volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continu ued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
iish in the several States a complete list Of agents
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part OF the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 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 10 ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are pn6iished
The numbers viii then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 20 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 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the su.
thor, whose labors are incessan,, will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington St, boston,
Mar l5-tfN
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
yIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

GREAT WESTERN MAIL hOUIE.
CIXTY MILES DIsTANCE SAVED TO
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
iion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road a, Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming a 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,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those wel-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J.. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indians l. L
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers win leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundays and
run direct through TO Mouroe, without landing, 10
Ia hours where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in S, hours and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours, Total thirty-six hours. "a, -
Connecting al Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chcsgo
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale and there connect with llli-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads or connecting al Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest aud most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk 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, 80
hours: 10 ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the wey.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at q
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
petitors-
Passengers tcketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats al 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 Office, No. 1913
Broadway corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p, DUNToN, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
INHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TTHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
IL of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen a. Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness OF tone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Glberts boo ltiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several second hand Pianos including one
OF Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. -
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HlLBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-f (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
NTAToNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

NATIONAL MEDI CAL COLLEGE,
IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, NJ D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology
Wm.P p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley M. d.. Professor Of Msferia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. d, Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. d., Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D., Professor of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy 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
ast session, for the accommodation Of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures is. is.................... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator........ 10
Martriculating fee payable only once)........t 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 l4th SITS.
Sep Aft
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
~ EW HoUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS.

In Refrigeraiors, Water-coolers, &c.- We
have just opened handsome assortment of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment Of convcniences for housckeepers,
which we will sell as low as the lowest Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics FAIR, we
have on hand, (and the only house that keeps them
d~nce that they the only article of the kind that
can be called, properly. Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our es-
tablishmenl, the only complete in all its parts
in the city. We Will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business 1,t
May 20-3teoif DONN G BROS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20

HARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE
IL World, No 1, to be completed in ten num-
bers. -r.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as Incte-
ments TO Intellectual Industry alone, further sup
ply Just received)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Atheron, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
MisrfIIanfgns.
n ENUINE HEIDsIECk s. co. CHAM

NJ pagne.--The subscribers having been ap-
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck & Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for tho sale OF their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public TO the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsleck 81 Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled to send 10 this
country the genuine Hedsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style originally intro
ago, they being sole propreors of all the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &c., which the founders and
originaiors of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name Of Heidsieck d Co.. in
full, by which it first became SO favorably known
being thereby easily distinguished from other smi-
lar marks which have since saPpearad.
CRAMER & 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
6rm, Heidsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vanlts, &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, 1916. i
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK & CO.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
MisfAIanf0ns.
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, AND MANU-
FACTURERS. a
&6zO IN CASH PRl

1910 IN CASH PRIZES.
"OLUME TEN of the " Scientife Ameyicanp
commences on the 10th of September. II is
chiefly devoted to the advancement ofthe inter
ests of Mechanics, Inventors, Manufacturers and
Farmers, and is edited ty men practically skilled
in the arts and sciences Probably no other Jour-
nal OF the same character is SO extensively circu
lated, or SO generally esteemed for its practical
ability. Nearly all the valuable patents which
issue weekly from the Patent Office are Illustrated
with engravings, and the claims Of all the patents
are published regularly in its columns as they are
issued, thus making il perfect scientific and me-
chanical encyclopedia OF information upon the sub
jecis ofmechanical improvements, chemistry, en-
gineer!ng and the sciences generally II is pub
lished weekly in quario form suitable for binding,
and each volume contains four hundred and six
teen pages of reading matter, several hundred en-
cravings, with full and complete index. Its cir
culation on the last volume exceeded $4,000 copies
per week, andthe practical receipts in one volume
are worth TO any family much more than the sub
scription price.
The following cash prizes are offered by the pub
fishers for the fourteen largest lists Of subscribers
sent in by the 1st Of January, 1855: $100 will be
given for the largest list $75 for the second; sos
forthe third S55 for the fourth $50 for the fifth;
$45 for the sixth, $40 orthe seventh $35 for the
eighth; $50 for the ninth S25 for the tenth; $50
for the eleventh; SIS for the twelfth $40 for the
thirteenth and SIS for the fourteenth. The cash
will be paid to the order Of the successful compe-
ttor Immediately after The frs, Of January, 1855.
TERMS: One copy, one year, So one copy, six
months, 81 five copies, six months 81 ten copies
six months, So; ten copies, twelve months, SIS;
fifteen copies, twelve months, 500; twenty copies,
twelve months, S2S in advance.
No number Of subscriptions above twenty can
be taken at less than 81 40 each. Names can be
sent in at different times and from different post
offices,
Southern and western money taken for sub
scriptions.
Letters skould he .3reciad ,os,na;d IN MJINN
& co. 12S Fulton-Street, N. Y.
Aug IGN "a
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematicsl

SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where a commodous build
ing Ia being fitted up for It's reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
ban College, IL viii continue preserve the char
acter of a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of a thorough English Class:-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th OF September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $l2 80 per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students viii
be permitted 10 attend ths Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralosy,
aud alao 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de.
partment. a qt-
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses Of full boarding studen,
viii be about Sls0 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder win not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty ofthe Columbian College;
Col. ], L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, wm Gun.
ton, ESQ; l.. ID. Gale, M. d.. of the Patent Office,
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor O. c. Jewet, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre I'm


I the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term OF years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest In the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can ill H.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il viii be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members (;
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits Every letter received viii
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. @.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20

NIEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank insurance, mining, railroad, government
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l-tf EMANUEL y HAhI.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
- W.. BROWNING, Merchant TaIior,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
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, 10 his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, 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 will
enable him to offer them TO the public on snch
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
cap be made upin 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 oyercoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
% rice than work made to order.
NIB Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct 15--6m (ml h-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS
Connection between the Orange and Alexandria
ol Rdilroad from Wnshinnton. ll

Connecft0n ocfceen the Orange and Alexandria
- Railroad from Washington. 1n
A L the urgent solicitation OF a number of per.
IA sons, will, on and afier Monday, Juiy 8,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 O'Clock, calling at all the Hotels and
at The residences Of persons who may leave their
order the night previous at p. w. Halls. near Sd
St, or al w. Lepreux's, corner of i2th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
the trouble and Inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times, at uniform rate OF charges
Passage % cents; trunks rs cents no charge for
a vase or carpet.bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri-
val OF the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead of every other line.
July 6--1m HUGH LATHAM
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A GENCY AT w wAsHINGTON N.--Tc


IN Claimanis.--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 90 lands.
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for continuation, helEpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, oi soldiers, sailors and marnes well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, i'm
deed, any businessbefore Congress the public Of
fices which may requrethe aid of an agent or at,or
ney. His charges viii 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 becn in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2s-lyd (m)