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MERCANTILE HOTEL.
Nos. l59 and I6l Front street,

SAN FRANCISCO.
fSP TIL subscriber having again taken possession of
11I IMS the above named Hotel would respectfully inform
slS his friends and the public that he has completely
IaIn renovated the establishment, and by adding to the
bedding and recarpetng the safely say that
house can be found cleaner The dining and kitchen
will be under the supervision of Steward and Cook ne
ror to none in the city.
The best the market affords will be daily served up at his
Table, regardless of cost, and will ever be his desire
satisfy all who may favor him with their patronage.
In consequence of the extension of the city 'front.' the
house is street back from the 'front.' and two
streets above Vallejo street. the landing of all the river and
bay seamers may be readily recognized night by
two bright lights burning before the door.
GEORGE BROWN,
52 3m Sole Proprietor.
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BAY STATE LOWER MILLs FLOUR.

TEtI large increase in the demand of this favoe brand
a of Catto9tia mdde Flour gives confidence in rec
ommendng it to the trading community and the public in
general it is made under inspection. All who
have tried it have been pleased with the result and
as it is made of the very best quality of fresh Wheat Ba
POLLY Il Co.
Bay State Mills. OF r and Front sts. Fire proof
81 4w
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MARRIED.

10th inst at the Georgetown Hotel, Georgetown by r
B. G. McCurdy, MIR. l.. A. MOOSE to Miss FRANCES NJ
STEWART, of Garden Valley.
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GEORGE VINCENT & CO..

NWTHOLEsALE AND RETAIL dealers in Velvet
w Tapestry, BRUSSELS, Velvet Three Ply, Ingram,
Hemp and Druggett Carpetings. Oil Cloths, Mating,
Window Shades, Shade Muslin, Damask, Gilt Cornices
Curtains, Bands, Floor and Carriage Mats, &c, &c.
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Paints and Oils.

A LARGE stock of Paints and Oils for sale at the
IA Wholesale and Retail store under Odd Fellows Hall.
November Is, 1851. j. C. BROWN
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i. o. of o. II.

,saSSa~asaz. /. o. of o. L.
- COLOMA LODGE, No. 27, l. o. of o. F.,
organised August 81 1851, meets on Saturday
evening of each week at O'Clock, at odd Fellows Hail. on
Main street, Cooma. Brethren of the Order in good
standing cordially invited to attend.
J. c. BROWN, N. G.
RICHARD f. f. MOORE, r. S.
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COLOMA LYCEUM.
Question for Discusson-Has Society the right to at.
tach the death penalty to any crime
The Lyceum meets Monday evening next
l.. B. GREEN, President
J. L. CRAWFORD Secretary
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A. c., TRYON,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS &c,
Piety Ii-opposite the American House and near the
Court House. Coloma
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zDiCTURI S with or without frames Autographs of all
Z kinds, Landscapes, Battles, &c. &c. &c.
BAZAAR.
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9gtnfits anS gan 0fifts.
4 GENCYr AZ MAsHINGToN--To

A GENCY AT VAS HI &C TO N ITO
IN rCiaimants.-FRANCISA A. DICklNS 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 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in or taken tor 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
halEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
DC. of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State Of Virginia. as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernmcnt, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
hces which may rcquirethe aid of an agent ator-
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 TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention Al
Washington. BIa
II His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m) M rs
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w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor.

: under the United States Hotel having en-
iarged and improved his store would now respect.
Ioliy call the attention OF citizens, and strangers
visting washington, TO his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres. and vest
ings, OF the newest and most elegant STYLES o,
goods from the New York market. =
having had twenty years experiences in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing bouses
IN the United States, with such advantages n, will
enable him 10 offer them to the public on such
terms as VIII give entire satisfaction TO the nur.
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business
ne has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods
sueh as viii defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
Az ne asks is call before you purchase else
where, aud he will convince you that YOU will
save your money by SO doing. A suit Of Z o,bes
can be made upin the most elegant style a, twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, Of my own work made up in the
most fashionable manner such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which viii be sold at 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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GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

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 Column
ban College, il will continue to preserve the char
acter of 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.
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 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 the Principal.
The necessary expenses of afu boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty the Columbian College
Col. j. 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 G. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21-tf
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Dec 1876


GCOTrS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ Usher ofths 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 org-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
ofthe 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 produce
tons. The first ola series of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced Il 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 Denson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. c. 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
lectlons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz Clara
Clarville, Lille Lberne, 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 So; two copies one
year So; four copies one year SIS; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up of the club, S10;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
fthe club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT Publisher
No. Ill Chestnut ST. Philadelphia
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G1nrati0naI.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

NA EnCAL DIPAkTMENTOFH AMP-
Iyl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.--Thc
sixteenth annual course OF lectures will COM
mence on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1853,
and continue until the LIST 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.
i. 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.
CarterP. Johnson, NJ d., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker, M. D., Pref Of Theory and
Practice OF Medicine
Arthur E. Peticolas, nj. D., Demonstrators OF
Anatomy.
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trihing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege inhrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty. al 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 Of the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted to the wards enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual epportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment Of disease.
EXPENSES. Naturalization fee, S. Professors
fees 500. Demonstrators Fee $40. Graduation
fee, $25
EHr The price Of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or S3i per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M d.,
Sep 29-r Dean of the Faculty.
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THE NEW YoaK 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 il 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 are new music, con
sistng OF gees hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi-
cation and HOLIDAY pieces, and, in short, every
variety OF music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, TO 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 RevieU are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former edtor) 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
Rerisic will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement OF new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scription list of this paper is larger than that
Of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering it the cheapest as well as
Gt is hoped) The most valuable paper ever pub
shed must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation. a t
Terms: One dollar per annana, or sac copies for
fve dollars, always in advance.
Nf9- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays criticisms, instructions, 61c, &C., all for
only one dollar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt oftwo letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
90 Park Row, N. Y
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lfOk RENT, the Building now being Nh
ished on the northeast corner Of Hh 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 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. Theresia
rant communicates, bothfrom 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 or 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
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious bilard-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
IFS position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenants.
Apply to address &. G. BARNEY,
Sep Gift E bet 6 and til SITS Washington
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MisfsIlansnns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly. by ALFRED L. BEACH, No.
50 Nassau street, New York
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 ofeyery profession will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants
IERMs--To Subscribers, ffiy cents a volume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps bills at the risk the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired to be sent, should be
plainly nritfen. Address, postage paid,
sa'F1ais ALFRED L. BEACH,
F3 No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
&s'- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. single copies 10 cents each, TO be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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TTNIvERsITY oFVIRGINIA.-Tne next

" session of this institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the 29th of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages 2. modern languages;
g. mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; S, chemistry; 6, medicine; T. COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies letres and po-
litical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and a de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools Of an
Client languages, modern languages, and malhe-
matics have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing books, or
pocketmoney,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S25 each S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-flrniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instaments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, So
each ..................... O0
(Rents without the precnts, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, SlO 25 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S23 each, and dissecting fee Of SIS.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500 in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON, +
Sep 2l-f Chairman of the Faculty.
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IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology
Vim. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children
Joshua Riley, NJ. D., Professor of Matera Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. b., Professor of the Prin.
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, NJ D., Professor of Chemis-
TRY and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosecior and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
| anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe the
desks from which the regular lectures are given
| and the wards for clinical instructions are under
| the same roof
| The extensive additions to the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation OF the
| *, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
| medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures ls... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 500
| Practical anatomy by the demon strator $500. 10
Misunderstanding fee payable only once). ...... S
| Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
| trough the whole course without charge
gg ROBERT KING STONE, NJ D..
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of + and l4th SITS.
Sep Gift
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Y0Gks, Stati0nfrg, &c.


COLLINS, BOVINE s. CO., nth 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
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 pens, superior 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.
y Job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
1h lH and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5-tf
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NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH |!
lN EXTRA ORDINARY ATTRAC TON

Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Meropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wareroonas, No. S, Washington
Place, east sideSof 7th street, S doors south Of E
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangngs, Of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
retes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Ungazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO So SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l21 cents TO So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37a cents
to 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to 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 skilful 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 9 o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 4-3meod (m) EXC U
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nATENr GAS REGuIAToR.--rne ,

9hS In.
liz ventor Or. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use Of 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 10 supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly without requiring further care
or attention, and independent Of all the fluctua-
tons Of the street pressure. An additional advan-
fage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place OF the blush white
color of the ordinary gas light occasidned by the
high pressure at which the gas il consumed As
an evidence OF its practical utility il is now in OPP
Grafton in some OF the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who oil bear favorable
testimony TO its value. Il has also received the
united concentrations Of the press.
Hotel proprietors and sforeksepe1in the city of
Washington and lis vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves of the economiser, can obtain ell fur
tner Information by calling on the subscriber who
nas htted one of these Regulators up in his store,
and viii give an illustration Of il ,tw
- EDWARD M. BOTELEE
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber
South West corner Of 9th and streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.