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e GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
0IXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mich,
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo. and connecting Directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller /;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent fioating falaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. T.
Phcatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
| and Saturdays.
| the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
| o'clock, .. m every day, except Sundays and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, IN
| Ia hours where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo. @
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running tine from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with hne line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with llli-
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
nlar line of steamers for all points above and be-
low. making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
talo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line oil
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
OF the Mississippi. Running time to Chicago, 80
hours; 10 ST. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, Ivy steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line can enter the lists as CON-
| petitors. ~ -
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
| York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo Peoples Line of Steamboats,,
| Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
| Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo
| For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. 1893
| Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNToN, Ticket Agent.
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NEW HoUsE-EURNIsHING GOODS

IN Refrgerators, Water-coolers, &c We
have just opened a handsome assortment OF Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment of convenences for housekeepers,
which we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanay Refrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Fair. we
have on hand, land the only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they the only article Of the kind that
can be called, properly Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es-
tablshment the only complete one in oil its parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
Nav 2O-3teoif DONN & BROS
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MisfeIIamfGns.

VTIRGINIA.-At a Circuit Court held for
the city Of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. D.
1854:
Commonwealth of Virginia. Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased. VIM. Jackson, Coy Quayis, David Scott,
James M Otter George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey Thomas Jarratt, John Updke, and Peter Val
enlne, trustees of the Gillfeld Church, defendants
On the motion OF the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing to the court, il is ordered 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 ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit and that copy Of the above order be pub
ished f,r three months in some newspaper Of the
cities 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 properly Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-atlaw.
A Copy-Teste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. G. q
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O CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where a commodious 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
acier OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion viii commence on the 18th Of September, ard
close on the last of June.
Terms: $l2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At small additional charge, the students win
be permiitedSfo attend ths 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-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE g. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College !
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun.
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fessor C. C. Jeweit, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-u
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IoR LEAsE.--The National Theatre m


nor LEASE.--The National Theatre In
ID the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
SON, or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meriiorious attraction can fill 1T.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will he in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment 'aC s
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; !; the salaries OF the members
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clned TO this mode of action. The purpose OF
The Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits Every letter received will
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communicaions prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID, G, III r
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CENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

IA Claimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 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; properly destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haltpay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, haf-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia the United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence q
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
Iced any business before Congress or the public OF.
ices whchmay 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.. A. Dickins is known TO most of 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 TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd tm)
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Mist&IIam&0as.
Ell Z ST oFV
or DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &c.

YNHIS important work is now in press, the first
l volume of which will be issued early IN the
autumn of 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
sh in the several States a complete list ofagents
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according TO his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods
thereby protecting the interest of their agents, the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that it will prove acceptable 10 all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all thus completing the first volume before any
more are published. nfs.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, to the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured at their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful of the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity OF accommodating the an
thor, whose labors are incessant will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, SO Washington st., Boston.
Mar l5--tfx
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GREAT ACCOMMODATION
Connection bet,oeen Tie Orange and Alexandra
Railroad from Washington.

A T the. urgent solicitation Of a number Of per-
IN sons, will, on and aiier, Mondsy, July 3,
start an extra Omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 o'clock, calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences Of persons who may leave their
order the aight previous at p. w. Halls, near Sd
St, or at w. Lepreux's corner of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
,he trouble and Inconvenience of changing some
three or four times, at a uniform rate OF charges
Passage 25 cents; trunks 25 cents; no charge for
a valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri
val Of the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead Of every other line.
July elm HUGH LATHAM.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IT y
IN Washington.-Tbe Thirty second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
Vim. p. Johnson, NJ. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley M. D. Professor Of Materia Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ D., Professor of the Prln-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone M. D., Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy 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 ~ sHt.a
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. is...................... .......$9O
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. 10
Martricuatng fee payable only once)..."... .
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and l4th SITS.
Sen 21-tf t'
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EURNITURE.-A Good and Large AS

JIG sortment of Centre, Gard, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, Of every description,
and superior quality Sofas, Tete-a-tetes, Divans;
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs Of every descrip-
tion. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Bu'
SCRIPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Han
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 ay enue, opposite the Bank OF Wash
inaton, near the corner or 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May 2-Sm
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Y/INC 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 company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms. y
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un.
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil. a.g
4 The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron other metallic surfaces. II Is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, DC.
The consumption Of it is very large, and 1t has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufacturedby the company are
of the highest excellence, 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
70 any others in market. G g EE
JOHN SULLIVAN Il SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. g Camden St, Baltimore,
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- w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market. no
= 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.
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style attwelve
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
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order. 49,
NIB Sole agent for Scotts report of Fashions
or the District. Eaa a.....
Oct. 15-6m. fm)
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MistkIIa
HEIDsIECK s. co. CHAM

~ ENUINE HEIDSIECk - CO. CHAM
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
upoiied by Messrs. Heldsieck d Co. to succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale OF their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public to the sub]oined
card. 1890 g.al
The Messrs. Heids,eck a. Co., as set forth there
in justly claim to be alone enabled to send 10 this
country the genuine Heidseck 81 Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole proprietors Of the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &C., which the founderssand
orignators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
Identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name Of Heidsieck & Co., in
full by which it first became SO favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi-
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, january !, 1854
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. O., and Alex
andria, Va. g1af,-
CARD.-Upon the dissolution OF the OLD
firm Heidsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con.
tnued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &c, which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors ana
sole proprietors Of this wel-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
aud marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March S, 1S46.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK q Gu.
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NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an Office, NO. AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange0 tor 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-f EMANUEL %. HAnA.
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Nv. w.surnaror. Mnrnh "a. ls54.
G.nsny's HOTEL. Oe,o5e, q. 1s53.

Mrs. COwDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
lyl 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, by M. N. Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
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ARPER'S GAZETTEER OF THE
IL World, No. 10 be completed in ten num-
bers. 3a. utte r.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
of Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed as lncite-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone Qurther sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwer's Behind the Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford On sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S Bookstore,
July III .y near 9Th street.
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:VXT TATCHEs!y !yyATCHEs!-J. Y. savage,

w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
ensive assortment Of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F.. Coopcr's Duplex, al. j. Tobias & Co.'S, H.
N G. rBeesleys, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &C.. varying in price from $75 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, I can warrant perfect me-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, Of superior work
manship, warranted to retain their points, for ~
SO and $4. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 90
So anu 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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-TW BOOKs.-The whimsical Woman,

IN by Emile F. Carlen
Crystalline; or, the Heiress ofFall Down Castle,
a romance, by F. w. Shelton, A. NJ, author OF
"The Rector Of ST, Bardoph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George w Peck.
Just published and for sale by
s' r. r. FARNHAM,
hi Corner Penn. avenue and 1lth street.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

II ]. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR,
is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which ne
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.
NOD, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav M-3tif
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yXrEARE. NOW RECEIvING, .

HT Il ARE NOW kECEisinD,
w our splendidly lighted store-rooms on I'm
street, doors above Penlsyyania avenue, =
cling all the novelties Of the season. also spring
styles, Mantets, Black Lace Shawls, and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Sbawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroideries, White Cambrics and Muslins, with
n larpe s,o,k of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted TO the present season J. all OF which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers TO call and examine our stock ag
nsB- Please observe that all articles sold at
our establishment are warranted 10 prove as rep
MAXWELL, SEARS g. CoLLEY,
7ih st, 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
Anr 9--eod3m
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NTODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. II. Groux

MMODERN LANGUACES.-D. IE. Gr0ux,
1Nl a native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor Of Numesmatics for the cassif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Sen o1N an Z -1pl' 5s9f9 p
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misfeIIaMe0ns,

NRIVALLED SUCCESS OF EAST
u mans Headache Remedy.-See certificates
of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, of
ministers, LAWYERS, doctors, and ladies, at aiH
GILMAN'S Drug Store,
Nav 10 Near Browns Hotel.