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TNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TTyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
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 81 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 &c Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ne'ss stand unrivalled. The success which has
ded their introduction here Is the best guar
anty thereof. ,cp;..
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular I'm ichord Pianos also per pc ket OF
Saturday from ksoston one OF Ia Gileerts Dec aihui
Boudoir or Piccolo Piaoos.
This enables persons d,ssirous oi purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most vared assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale In tins city, az
manufacturer prices, with a warranty ior eacn
Piano il desired. $40.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, inclucng one
of Jonas Chckering, which viii be sold on me
most reasonable terms. Fr
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf . (m) st4a
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: W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

under the United States Hotel, having en-
Earged 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, 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 as 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. srG s,
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 c 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
nants and vests, which will be sold at much less
n rice than work made to order. sr.t.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District
Oct. 15--6m. Im)
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1aisrEIIaMf0ns.
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, AND MANU-
FACTURERS.
$50 IN CASH PRIZES.

@$~s) - LIN S<tkOIl
VOLUME TEN of the Scientific Anserican'
Y commences on the 10th of September. II is
chiefly devoted to the advancement of the 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 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 a perfect scientific and me-
chanical encyclopedia of information upon the sub
jects ofmechanical improvements chemistry, en-
gineer!ng and The sciences generally. II is pub
lished weekly in quarto form suitable for binding,
and each volume contains four hundred and six
teen pages of reading natter several hundred en-
cravings, with full and complete index. It's cir
cuaton on the last volume exceeded 23, 900 copies
per week, andthe practical receipts in one volume
are worth to any family much more than the sub
scripton price.
The following cash prices are offered by the pub
fishers for the fourteen largest lists of subscribers
sent in by the lst OF January, 1855: 500 will be
given for the largest list $75 for the second $65
for the third $55 for the fourth $50 for the fifth;
$45 for the sixth, $40 for the 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 $5 for the fourteenth. The cash
will be paid to the order Of the successful compe-
titor Immediately after the first of January, 1855.
TERMS: One copy, one year. 50; one copy, six
months, 81 five copies, six months, 81 ten copies
six months, S.; ten copies, twelve months, SIS !;
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twelve months, $2S in advance. u.gsi
No number of subscriptions above twenty can
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sent in at different times and from different post
Offices.
Southern and western money taken for sub
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NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
t the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can hll 1t.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment. .ta
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus. The
current expenses the salaries OF the members
the rent All surplus 70 be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until aftsr payment OF cur
r,rat expenses and salaries
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars from parties IN.
cIined 10 this mode Of action. The purpose OF
,he Proprieior s 10 seccre the best talent by pay
ing 70 ii all the profits. Eyery letter received w
be known to the Proprietor alonS; VINO wll no.
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the n.tne oi any
party addressing him on this subject. 4,
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. @. .,,T d sah
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NEW HoUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS,

IN Refrgerators, Water-coolers, DC. - We
have just opened handsome assortment OF Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment of conveniences for housekeepers,
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
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article ofthe kind that
can be called, properly, Refrigerator. We einvite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es-
tabshment, the only complete one in all its parts
in the city. We will sell as low any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20-3teoif DONN & BROS
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oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session Of this institution viii open the lst OF
October. and close the 29th OF, June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: 1, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
g. mathematics; 4, NATURALLY philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; s. chemlstryi 6, medici e; 2, com
paraiive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po
litical economy; 9, law. Also a lectureship Of
special anatomy and maieria medica, and a de-
monstraiorship Of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the scsool OF law there is an adjunct professor
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, OF
.,,.l,, ,..,aney,) are as follows: 80 \. .,.s y
RT''lso e zee schools at S25 each .S75 90
BOARDING. Including diet, roo;s...-iurniture,
and attendance of servant, payable IN -.
three instalments in advance ........ 10 w
Room rent, two occupying room, 70 M
each ....,...,'..'ee..e,,,'s W
(Rents without the precints, something
Matricuation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, S10.. .....'...........'... - w
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 30 90
ioa IA s25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets. At sos each, and dissectng fee Of $5.
The fee in the immediate class oflaw is $50; in
''' GEsSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21--tf Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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MEDICAL 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, M D., Professor of Anatomy
VIM. P. Johnson, NJ D., Professor Of obstet
RIGS and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley M. D.. Professor of Materia 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 H. Steiner, M. d., Professor of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy. ge
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are 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
asst 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. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). 1859. 5
Graduating expenses. .............. 70
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 18th SIS.
Sen 2l--tf "a t
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GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS
Connection bctVeen the Orange and Alexandria
. Railroad from WdShinUtBn.

t1 Railroad from Washington,
A I the urgent solicitation Of number Of per-
IN sons, viii, on and after Monday, July 3,
nj the residences OF persons who may leave their
order the night previous al p. w. Halls, near Sd
ST.. or at w. Lepreux's, corner Of 12ih street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
The trouble and Inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times, al uniform rate of charges.
Passage % cents trunks 25 cents no charge for
a valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach viii leave the depot on the arri-
val Of the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead Of every other line.
July Elm HUGH LATHAM.
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9 Fleet CLASSICAL and NathematIcaI


~ ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where a commodous 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
sctee Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing The foundation Of thorough English, Glass;
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sioa viii commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: S12 so per quarter, payable in eIvance.
AZ small additional charge, the ~eddents will
be permitted TO attend the lSa-sdres delivered in
College on Chemistry 6eology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 recev- obstruction in French and otber
Modern I~-s6ages by the Professor in thar de.
Fupils may be boarded at the College, undertb.
special care and superintendent of the PrincipaI
ne ne necessary expenses Of full boarding student
Nll be about Sl90 per academic year. and of :
"e>Ily boarder will not exceed $50.
ny GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
c.I IUefrs 70 the Faculty ofthe Columbian College:
@ Soh -. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun.
Un, ,,I - L. ID. Gale, M. d., OF the Patent Office.
Sosepnc S p son, Esq, of the Land Office and Pm
'eo ser Iewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
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A GENCY AT WAsHINCTON NO

IN 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 confif-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
Of the United Statesi properly destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commulaiion, half-pay or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
NC, Of soldiers, sailors and marines as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States;
all Claims growing ont Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence of
the action or conduct of the government; and. in
deed, any business before Congress he public Of
fices whichmay requirethe aid of an agent or attor
ney. His charges viii be moderate, and dependj
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have be,n 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 20--1yd (m)
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HTATCHES!W savage,
wv No. 90 Fulton street. New York has an ex-

ensive assortment of fine Watches consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. J.. Tobias & Co.'S, h.
M G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C., varying in price from SIS or
800. Gold Lepnes, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Ieweled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50.
Tie whole ofthe above watches carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for S2
So and $4. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 so,
SO ana So Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for so cents. Dec 17-1v
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TlisrsIlaMe1Ms

VyIRGINIA.-At Circuit Court held for
v the city Of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. d.
1854: 3
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones MITCHELL de-
ceased. VIM Jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees of the Gifeld Church, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing to the court it Aordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, late Of the city
of Petersburg, in the State of Virginia, do appear
before the judge of the circuit court Of the city
aforesaid on the first day of the next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit and that copy of the above order be pub
lished for three months in some newspaper OF the
cilies of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object Of this suit is TO recover the estate,
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of property Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Teste.
july 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, ID. c..
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HURNITIRE-A Good and Large AS.

EURNITURE.-A Good and Large AS.
Extension Dining Tables, of every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-tetes, Diyansl
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every deserip-
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Bu-
reaus LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRIPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Hail
Seatings Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of Hh street
Notice the Bedstead sign. May A-Sm
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
- r. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, TO which he
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.
No4, Washington Place, Seventh street.
3 Nav M-3tif
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NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The under
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange1 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 n. HAhI.
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REODERN LANGUAGES.-D. ID. Groux,
INl native of France, teacner Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
c alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th Streets opposite Browns Hotel. n
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sen 21-dtf
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HARP ERS GAZETTEER OF THE
Ill World, No. 1, to be completed in ten num-
bers. .t
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 Incite-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone, Qurther sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwer's Behind the Scenes.
Atherton by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL A near 9th street.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open,
1 ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the at,
tention of Members of Congress-, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship and prices. a
nsa- No. A Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav 1d-3tif aNt.tfle snt BTssstis
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TO SENATORS AND MEMBERS or

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of Representatives.-Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them to the service
of any gentleman having writing to do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment 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
munications 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. FStla Feb I'll y
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-. CHEAP AND PLEAsANT

IEsss-L excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aquia Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
aud 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
a. m. and u p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply to Captain ID.
Peck, on board, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
July iS-d2ms
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r- NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

r r NEW fOkk, mONThEAL AMI
~ w Ogdensburg Railroad.-Passenger and
freight line-Via New Haven, Springfield Bel
lows Fails. Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, 81. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Adams and Rouses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and 26th street and 9TH avenue. Express
trains, n. m. and 4 p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3 p. m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
st t' FRANCIS HYDE,
July a. Agent, l52 South st.
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ZINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de
livered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. It is sold
either dry or ground in oil. LEI
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
cheap and economical paint
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura-
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c
The consumption of it is very large, and il has
given entire satisfaction a R ts5 aat
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest stexceence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap--
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN 81 SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore
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WAsnrNaroN, Mareh IL, ls54.

MRS. CowDEN CLARKE's new Novel;
lNI The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good. bv M. NJ Cousin increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by Q. W Wight.
E6 TAYLOR a. MAURYS
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july 2-3n

TNDWARD C. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
II and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club" @Prefata,n and "El Siglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion of dealers and others. jan 3l--tf.