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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

y 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 weekes. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of orig-
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 fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc
tons. The first of series oforgnal novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or 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 10 elicit undivided praise. Enmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, ETC., is also engaged to furnish bril-.
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
will continue splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. 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
Clairvle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's; 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.
Terms--One copy one year So two copies one
year SO; 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
ofthe club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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ID W. BROWNING. Merchant TaIIor.

~ under the United States Hotel, having en-.
larged and improved his store would now respect-
July call the attention Of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his wel-selected s,ock ~
French and English cloths cassirneres and VOC,
lngs, OF inc newest and most elegant STYLES OF
goods from the New York market, = ~ 80 -
Having had twenty years experience in he
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages :. ,,I
enable him TO offer them TO the public ON snch
terms will give entire satisfaction 10 The mr..
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 n call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit OF othes
can be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready IN ade Clothing
have on hand a superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, OF my own work, made up i'm 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 10 order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report OF Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 5--6m. tm)
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wv IN December, LIPPINCoTT, GRAMBo IL Co.'S
new and complete Gdsetteer Of Me United States.
Edited by T. Baldwin and J. Thomas, NJ ID.
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NEw GOODS! Bargains for CASH !

u
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wareroonas, No. S. Washington
Place, east side of Hh street, doors south of E
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 Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
10 SO so cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2l cents to SO so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 374 cents
10 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen All work
warranted 10 give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules 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 skiful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled 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 t. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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T,HE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
II and Charal Advocate J. liz .h...,,.1.st mud

IL anu SnOTdi hubOCatc--lS the cheapest ana
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in january next, and
thenceforwarded if will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any IN
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four OF which new music, con-
ssting OF glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, ded
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety Of music adapted TO purposes of religious
worship, to public occasions and 10 the home cir
Gle !; all of which will be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments In the editorial department
OF the Reuiev are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George +. Root, Wm. B. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Reuteac will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The SUBJ
scription list of this paper is larger than that
of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering it the cheapest well as
Gt is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms One dollar per annuDa, or sic copies for
fire dollars always in advance.
MaSy- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of muslcanews,
essays, criticisms, instructions, &c. &c., all for
oaiy one doLar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post pat)
/, MASON BROTHERS,
90 Park Row, N. Y.
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gaakss Statiaafrg, &f.

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., 18th street,
" I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap. afC
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
writers, bankers note cases. states pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books. time books, port
folios, gold and steel pensSuperior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
iers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
17f and ITS Pearl street, New York.
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DATRNT GAS REGULAToR.-rne in

I venior dr. Kidder) OF this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks OF the gas
consuming community The saving effected by
the Of il will be found fully % per cent. in ev-
cry persons gas bill II can be so adjusted as 10
supply The gas at any desired pressure lesssthan
that OF the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator viii continue 10 supply the gas al that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the fuctua-
lions of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is a light OF more
agreeable quality, in place OF the blush white
color OF the ordinary gas light, oceasioned by the
high pressure At which the gas is consumed. As
evidence Of its practical utility, il is now in sp
Grafton in some of the principal hotels and latge
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value. Il has also received he
united concentrations OF the press
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS 10 avail
themselves Of the economiser, can obtain all FIR
ther information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store,
and win give illustration OF IT,
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
.E5 Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and b streets.
Sep 22-2sw3w. -
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aatafits ann gam @ffffs.
A GENCY AT WASHINGTON MO

N SENSI Al w ASH NJ ~ ~ So %
IA 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 confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for properly 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
Wees, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
DC, 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
ices which may require the aid of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be- moderate, and depend
Ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr.. +. A. Dickns is known 10 most those 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 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2s-lyd (m)
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GSafati0naI.
DEPARTMENT oF HAMP-

lNl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.--The
sixteenth annual course Of lectures will CON-
menee on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1858,
and continue until the lst of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March. .
X. l.. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
l.. W. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics. -f
Martin p, Scott, M. D.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy. ~
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy. 8asia.,
Ca1erP, Johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H, Tucker, NJ D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, NJ d., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and al very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lese inhrmary and Richmond almshouse The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence ofthe class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance OF the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, SIS. Professors
fees, Sl00. Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, S2j
qzu- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or S3t per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,

4
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers Of
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
leced stocks to the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting Of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, DENY medium royal sup. royal;
American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
bossed and colored cards; card, perforated, Bris
toll, bonnet, and straw boards blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
Bile, and coored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. 1 COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
1lth 81 doors north of Penn avenue.
Oct 4-1y* (m)
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EOR RENT, the Building now being fin
ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and

ufOk KENT, the bulldinS now DelnS I'M
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 Theresta
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
connexon 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 eommodious bard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent OF the building and is well adapted for a
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. c. BARNEY,
Sep diff E. bet. 6 and Til sts Washington
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NEW BOOKS.
nICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian
. Missionary BY the Rev. James Ham

~ missionary; by The Rev. James Ham-
ton, ID. d..
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower of the Family a Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by +. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked ; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, ID. d..
Parley's Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren
Fine English editions oflhe following Juveniles:
Guizols Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt Marryalt.
Celebrated Children; by M Mason.
SANFORD g. Merton
For sale by GRAY " BALLANTYNE, 81
Dec III Hh street. near dd-Fellows Hail.
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gail 4aaas.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
Co.'S CHANGE OF HOURs.-On

q and after Thursday, January LIST,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeably 10 the following arrange
ment: aaU 6ls
A train for Warrenion and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 O'Clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at III o'clock, A. M
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past l o'clock p. M, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before o'clock. p M .s
train from Culpepper G. II. to Alexandra and
Intermediate points will leave Culpepper G. II. at
"a o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandra at 100
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandria at II o'clock,
p. NJ, arriving at Rapidan Station at o'clock p.
M. connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsville.
As.daily stage is running between Gordonsve
and Rapidan Station in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsville. .....................4 so
10 Staunton ...... ............ on
10 Lynchburg.. -...............-... w
To Winchester ................. 10
Per order: w. b. BROCkETT, u
Oct 5--tf Agent.
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lu The subscriber begs leave 10 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 Headstons Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile counter and table tops; soap
stone, ealcined plaster, 50 IS 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 to 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 (m)
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NEW YORK 3 CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

IN ship Line via Nicaragua.--.rhe shoeest and
cheapest route for San Francsco--The Accessory
Transit Company, OF Nicaragua, proprietors.
Through in advance Of the mail. Only line giving
The new double engine steamship STAR OF TIL;
WEST, 900 tons burthen, will leave from pier
No. North river, at 3 o'clock p. M, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorile steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burhen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommo l"';oss.
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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CELECT 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 Coum-
ban College, il will continue to preserve the char
acter of a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English CLASH
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June. as
Terms: sl2 80 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 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 $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty the Columbian College;
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d.. Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor G. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
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r AW SIDNEY S. BAXTER,
STOVES, Stoves STOVEStn
~ n. MAYOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-iroI

Il and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvana avenue near Third street, invites the
attention OF all who are i'll want Of Stoves 10 one
OF the most extensive assortment Of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, OF the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator
adapted either for the parlor or hall which he
offers for sale al the lowest market prices
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper
and Shcetiron Ware, made of the best materials
and Workmanship An excellent assortment 0
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing, Guttering Spoutng, &c, executed bv
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winstons Improved Patent COT.
fee Rooster
Sep 4--3meod Gnteligencer Inn
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY. THE MARY
q. LAND INSTITUTE.

THE Undersigned respectfully Invites TIC
Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity TO
an inspection of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &C., all OF his own Workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials Also,
Boots and Shoes made TO order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere
S n. 1865 a. g. Bremen,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side three doors north Penn avenue.
Nov 11-eo3m (m) ~ a5