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THE NEW york MUSICAL REVIEW

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
Il and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly,)
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded it will be published every two
weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice much matter without any in
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which are new music, con-
sisting OF glees, hymn tunes, chants anthems ded-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety OF music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, 10 public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all of which will be Of a practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
Of the Reoieao are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, The former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root, VIM. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle Of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReUieao will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union The sub
scrpiion list of this paper is now larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world and the new
arrangements, rendering il the cheapest as well as
III is hoped) The most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms One dollar per amman, or sac copies for
fee dollars, always in advance.
Ny~ The music alone In a volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount Of musical news,
essays, criticisms, instructions, &c, &C.. all for
only one dollar! Every one feeling a particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusc will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
80 Park Row, NY.
X Dec 16 q, MN q. 4 t
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oCorT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub.

CCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (lS54) combination Of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features viii be and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton" published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brliancy of his previous prodnc-
tons. The first of series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworih, is abont 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emnerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, aud author OF
Viola ETC., etc, is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures Pa
thence Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC..
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and FL. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville, Lille Lberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad ETC., etc.
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twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
Of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N illustrated RecOrd Of AgrIcuIture. Me

A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
81 Nassau street, New York. t
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part Of the 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 Pro
PIES JOURNAL a repository Of valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
IERMs-To subscribers, MY cents voiume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, 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 ioritten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
&a- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
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d w. BRowNING, Merchant Tailor,

Id w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
IL under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-selected stock oil
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 as will
enable him 10 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 call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that You will
save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-madc Clothing.
have on hand a 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 al much less
price than work made TO order.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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A GENcY AT wAsHINGTo MO

A GENCf AT WASHINGTON ITO
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 confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, 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, as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public of
ces which may require the aid of an 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.. F. A. Dickins is known 10 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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DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, so each, paya-
Ia I'm fncfa na,sfs K !,

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Million Dollars. Shares, so each, paya-
BILE I'm instruments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock Of this Company now open at the
Office of ADAMS IL STEVENS, 9th ST.. opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens of the coal may
be seen. The company has Is ZOO acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
1876 miles southwest of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad is within
eighteen miles, The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. Tho Company proposes to
build railroad to connect with the Virginia Cen
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished
will be able 10 put coal in this city at 50 per ton
thus enabling the company to make from SO to 81
per ton profit, and of course making il of the
most profitable investments ever offered to the
public The lands abound in rich stratas Of coal,
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an inexhaustble supply Of iron ore,
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State of Virginia, and is nearer
than any Of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently il enjoys, in re-
spect TO distance, advantage over any coal that
comes TO this city. The coal is about ninety per
cent carbon, and entirely free from sulphur its
ash is white.
ADAM RUDOLPH. President.
ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS. T. CLARKE,
W. s. DUNHAM,
G. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copy)
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ENOR RENT, the Building now being fin

LyOR RENT, the Building now being fin
IL ished 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 resau
rant communicates, both from in andout doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation Of either large small private
parties Should the second story not be taken in
connection with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
iy the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for a 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 amory, and, ifnot rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and oil 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 TO competent tenants.
Apply to or address y s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l--tf E,bet. and 7th SITS, Washington
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G0nratignaI.
-I NIVERsITY OF yIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages; ?, modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, PHILOSOPHY, mineraiogy'
and geology; 5, chemistry; g, medicine; y COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery 5, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po-
lhicd cconomy Q, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and maiera medica, aud de-
monstratorshp of anatomy. The schools OF an
Client languages modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S25 each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance OF servant, payable in
three instruments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, So
each ..................... w
(Rents without the precnts, something
more.)
Naturalization fee Si5 contingent depo-
SIT, SlU .-........ 20 w
Washing, say $40; fuel and light say $50 80 %
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dissecting fee OF -.
The fee in the immediate class OF law is 500; IN
senior class, S75
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep Gift Chairman of the Faculty
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MEDICAL COLLEGE

IN Washington.-Tbe Thirty-second Annual
Course OF Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday i'll October, and continue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. johnson, M. 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, NJ D.. Professor Of the Prn-
ciples and Practice of Surgery
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D. Professor Of Mcros-
copa and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D. Prosector and De-
monsrator.
: The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures given,
and the wards for clinical instructions under
the same roof.
The extensive additions to the buildings since
east session, for the accommodation of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic
The entire expense for a full course of lee
lures Is. $40
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator....... 10
Martriculatng fee payable only once). ...... S
Graduating expenses. ....... ......... %
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 SITS.
Sep 2l-tf
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NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The mos

NEW AHANS 1s--lne most
IA astonishing performance heard Of! Barrels,
frkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect alright, and
smooth enough 10 varnish, entirely by machinery
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed following, and wah the grain, cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side Of uniform thickness, jonted with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportionate bge accord
ing 10 its width and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howeled, chamfered, crease cut heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in "a manner so perfect, complete and
superior finish, that we challenge the world to
produce the equal and that at the rate Of from two
hundred 10 three hundred per day to each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead key, 10 the largest size cask in
general use all of which, can be warranted TO hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted TO the packing
OF fanny description of goods In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Is Exclusively in the timber.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States OF Virginia, Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn
syvania, can obtain any information by applying
to the subscriber at Washington City, u. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK
Oct 15-eod1m.
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NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

NJ Il w GOODS! Bargains for CASH
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Han ging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street. 5 doors south of E
street. would most respectfully inform the cit-
gems of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, Of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all VA
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin
and UngIazed Papers, At all prices, from 10 cents
TO 80 SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l21 cents to So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
to "a, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best .workmen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestbules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caedto my IS cent Satin
Papers My assortment is unrivalled by anyo ther
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open ill o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. K PLANT.
Sep 2i-3meod (m)
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NIEDIcAL DEPARTMENToF HAMP.

IyI den Sydney College, Richmond Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday. the 10th day of October, 1858,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The CONNIE ncement 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 Scott, M D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, NJ D., Prof. of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy
Garter P. Johnson, NJ. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David ii. Tucker, M. d., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur Z. Peticolas, M. d., Demonstration OF
Anatomy
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and nj very
trifing expense. .t
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond amshouse The in
firmary under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty, Is nj all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction Many surgical operations 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-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, 50. Professors
fees 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
Gss- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or $3t per
week DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep eft Dean Of the Faculty.
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DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in.

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The In
u ventor CDR. Kidder Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks Of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use of it will be found fully IS per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. Ii can be SO adjusted as 10
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that OF the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue TO supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the fuctua-
tons OF the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place of the blush white
color OF the ordinary gas light, occasoned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. AS
an evidence of its practical utility, il is now in op
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value. Il has also received the
united commentators Of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the CITY Of
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves Of the economiser, can obtain all fur
Their information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration of it,
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and d streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w
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New YORK s CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

IN ship Line via Nicaragua.-Tic shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietors.
Through in advance of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthnius crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1000 tons burhen, viii leave from pier
No 2 North river, at 3 o'clock p. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Nore, on Tuesday, September
goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen over the Mic
aragna transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur.
passed in their ventilation and accommo lr,iaaS.
For information or passage at the loves - ~ y.
ply only at the agency Of the company, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
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SELECT 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 ColHm-
ban College, will continue TO 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 10Th of September, and
close OH the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
pariinent.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton Esq. L. ID. Gale NJ. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor G. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep2l-tf