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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05


IA astonishing performance heard of! Barrels,
frkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect, alright, and
smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed following, and aoith the grain, cut of a uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of uniform thickness ointed with perfect ac
curacy, each having its proportionate bge accord
ing TO swidth and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled, chamfered, croasc 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 to three hundred per dayto each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg the largest size cask in
general use all of which, can be warranted 10 hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
of any description of goods. In fact the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article unless the fault
is erclnsiveiy in the timber.
Persons desirous of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States of Virginia. Maryland
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
10 the subscriber at Washington City, ID. c. who
is sole proprietor for that portion Of territory under
an assignment from Wm Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct 15-eod1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
CARD.-Drs. r. & j. Hunter

1Nl (physicians for diseases of the chest &c.
beg TO announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 9th 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 central and easy
OF access TO those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DIR. 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.
VIII be published in January next an American
edition Of Sir Charles Scudsmore's work on Inha-
lation, with an Introduction, Notes" and an
Appendix, by X. Hunter, NJ. X. C. S.
Nov 1G-ly m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
SCoTps WEEKLY pAPER.--The pub.

SCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of The American Revo-
luton," published for tifty-six consecutive weeks
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of series ofspriginal novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. II will be Handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., ETC.. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. 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
Clairville Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe Grace Green
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
OF the club, 500
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
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GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, al the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery WareroomS, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side of 7h street, doors south Of L
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens 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
reties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Ungazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO 50 SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12l cents TO 50 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37l cents
TO S4, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best worlsmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules 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 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvaled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
bile In insfalmenfs.

DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
Bile In instalments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock Of this Company are now open at the
office of ADAMS 81 STEVENS 9th ST., opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has $4,000 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
station, on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes to
build a railroad TO connect with the Virginia Cen
tral and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
will be able to put coal in this city at So per ton,
thus enabling the company TO make from 50 to 81
per ton profit and of course making it, one 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 inexhaustibe supply Of iron ore,
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness The Dora is the only anthracite
Held 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. I. CLARKE,
w. S. DUNHAM
G. Y. WEMPLE
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.
President Marine Bank. Treasurer
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copy)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
G6ufati0nal.
UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next
session OF thus institution viii open the lst OF

" session of this institution Will open the Isl oil
October, and close the 29ih of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; ?, modern languages;
8 mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineraogy,
and geology; s chemistry; 9, medicine; z, COM
parative anatomy, physiology and surgery; ., mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies letires, and po-
litica economy; Q, law. Also lectnreship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship OF anatomy. The schools OF an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matcs, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools al S25 each. S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-fnrniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying a room, SS
each W
Gsents without the precints something
more)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, SlO ......... .......-...... - w
Washing say Sl0 fuel and light say $50 30 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine charged with four
tickets at S25 each, and dissectng fee of IS.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
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, NJ D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. d. Professor of Obstet
rics 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 III. 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 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
'he last session, tor the accommodation of the
sick, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures Is......... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. ...... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... 5
Graduating expenses. 25
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 F and 18th ste.
Sep 21-H
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misfelIanf0Ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, M

~ luustrated RECORD OF ASrlculturc, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge
published monthly, by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No
So Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail 10 any part ofhe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusciy illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers
and people ofevery profession, will find in the PEo
PIES Journal repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants
TERMs-To subscribers, .ftiy cents a volume
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
Platnty crtHen. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No Sc Nassau street, New York Civ.
&s,- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each 10 be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
THE PEOPLES PATENT oFETcE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEOPLES Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch
Patent business of every description promptly at-
tended to. Persons wishing for inlormatioa rela-
tive TO patents or inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, acithont charge, either per-
sonaly at his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state that all the needfil
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, Just as well as if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED Z. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No. SO Nassau street, New York
Nov 23-*
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

-
~ ScHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Coum-
blan College, it will continue 10 preserve the char
of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: S12 SO per quarter payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
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
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College;
Col. J. l.. Edwards, Col Peter Force VIM Gun
Ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, NJ. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor O. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepel-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The In
IL 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-
eryperson's gas bill. 1t can be so adjusted as to
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-
tions 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, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed AS
an evidence of its practical utility, now in op-
Grafton in some of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony to its value II has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city Of
Washington and its vicinity, desrous to avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain all fur
ther 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 ID streets
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
DEPARTMENT. OF HAMp-


1Nl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will com
mencs on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1853,
and continue until the lst of the ensuing March
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March,
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 M. d. Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p Johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David ii. Tucker, NJ D. Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur Z. Peticoas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy
The study of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and al very
triaing expense.
Clinical lectures regularly given at the col
lege intrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
frmary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control Of the faculty. 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-
diagnosis and treatment of disease.
ExPENsEs-M articulation fee, SIS. Professors
fees, $780, Demonstrators fee $40. Graduation
fee, S25
gsJ- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or S3t per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-f Dean of the Faculty.
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nor RENT, the Building now being fin
Oct. 9--6m.

T 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 a restaurant in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal, oysters provisions, &C. The resau-
rant communicates both from in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent Of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard room for three
tables The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or amory, and, if not rented will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building and
its position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenants.
Apply to or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 21-tf E,bet. and 7th sts Washington
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gaiI g0aas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
= sT~s /. BALTIMORE AND OHIOET.

xt2kzkxazsz1 Railroad, from Baltimore TO E7ea
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
ONO, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
Pcted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order
tne earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed TO its superior advantages and low fares.
ihe scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character
Inc Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at +. M, and runs directly through 10 Wheeling
$3.50 miles) in Is or 10 hours, including all stop.
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. NJ next day; or
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M. NAV Law
over Tor lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in tho morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at 9 A. M and p M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington june
tion (better known as the RELAY Houseo nine
miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrvalled Steamers Of
the Union Line, which have Just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville where the Stages for
Nashville, &C., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route to CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Companys excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling TO and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route0 from Washington TO
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 21--dtf* General Superintendent
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
NEW BOOKS.

DICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian
LII Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton ID. ID.
Jaquelne Pascal or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal
The Flower of the Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by L. d. Maurice
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, d. ID.
Parleys Present for all Seasons
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions of the following juveniles
Guizot's Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children by M. Mason.
Sandford IL Merton
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
9G0ks, stati0ntrp, &f.
6,oLLINs. BoMNaa = Co. mem street,

~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers offer low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery Copying and notarial presses
cheap
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers, sets of books for societies. writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, states, pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books time books, port
foios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
rety. Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars. bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
la and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A R G HIT &c rs.

Office on Pennsylvania avenne, betwcen 10h and
11M Streets Washington, ID. C.
DLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
l. and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superntendcd.
Old Buildings altered and modernzed.
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings Of every description executed.
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office
Hon. B. b. French, CON- Public Buildings
" Captain b. S. Alexander, U. s. Army.
Prof Charles G. Jewet, Smithsonian Institute.
DR.. William p. Johnson.
. Dec 3-3md (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
MARBLE MANTLEs.-sIarblc works.

lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcned plaster, So rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others his stock and will endeavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On E st. bet 18th and 18th.
Oct 9-6m (ml