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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25

Jew SPRING GOODS.-P. III. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel returns his
thanks TO Senators and members OF the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully soicits
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
generally, TO his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestngs, in great varieties have not in any
previous season been so well prepared 10 offer TO
the closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine ny stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
n. b. Sole sgent for SCOTS Report of Fashions
| for the District
| Ready made Clothing of superior quality, OF
nv own make which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
| Mar S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
rI,HE, MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

Of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis 81 Co. Is
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
unequacd. t .ss.,a.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen SS Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard it. 1 at
Schumacher 6g Co.'s new Unchord Pianos.
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantzs world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness tone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one OF l.. Gilberts beautiful
Boudor or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment OF Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf un)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor

under the United States Hotel having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by SO doing. A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-mnde 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
NIB. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (E)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
ZINC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

ZINC PATNTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents Of the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description. de-
vered in Baltimore at the colnpany's prices. and
on The same liberal terms.
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.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection 10 iron other metallic surfaces. II is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura-
BILE covering for Cottages, Depo,s, Bridges, &c.
The consumption Of it is very large and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by 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
20 keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. ?, Camden ST, Baltimore
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25

IN My Schools and Schoolmates, or the Story
Of my Education by Hugh Miller, author of The
Old Red Sandstone.
The Two Records: The Mosaic and the Geo
logical a Lecture delivered before the Young
Mems Christian Association, in Exeter Hall, Lon
don by Hugh Miller. ,s5
The World Of Art and Industry, illustrated.
Sketches ofthe Campaign in Northern Me xco
in 1916 and At; by an Officer or the First Regi-
ment of Ohio Volunteers.
Rob OF the Bowl, a Legend Of the Inigoes by j.
p. Kennedy, author of Swallow Barn"
Addison's Works, new edition, vol. A; "The
Spectator"
Apr20 Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25

TSDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book-Binder,
TI Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh-street and
Mary land avenue, over Clarkes Drug store, Wash
mgton, D. G.
Every style of book binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LycETT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records, little has been taken TO preserve pa
rental l;enesses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends and those desirous of perpetuating per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inlaid on the inside covers of fam
y Bibles presentation-books, or keepsakes, sPeci-
mems of which can be seen at his bindery or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwili be promptly
attended 10.
Mar 13-meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
.N ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned

r ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. ]. Davis Secretary of War.
N Caan, esq, President of the Board Of Com
,n,oss Council
Cen John M. McCalla, attorney at Lam.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
TLEGANT FURNITURE-The UNDER

TLEGANT FURNITURE-The UNDER
-E signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, of every de-
scripton and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and ne
cessities Of all classes of purchasers. The work
manship will be found Of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public to visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement to an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction TO all who
have tested them, we have yet a few remaining,
and we would urge an early call fromthose who
desire 10 possess themselves Of SO desirable a
Mattress To the invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT q ChOobn,
Louisiana avenue opposite the Bank of Wash
;ngton near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 24-dly
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
dAZETEER TME UNITED

HAZET T. Err OF tn - U TT - ID
" States.-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen
siye view Of the pressnt condition, industry, and
resources of the American Conlederacy, embrac
ing also important typographical and historical m
formation, from recent and original resources, to-
gether with the results of the census of 1880 and
population and statistics in many cases to 1893,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas d. ID.
N. B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents large amount OF new and
valuable matter unattainable in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1853 obtained since the census was taken.
This gives it inestmable value over every other
work of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at X. FARNHAMS ., !.
Corner of 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue
Jau25-ff
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
NTATIoNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

~ Hh
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, NJ. 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, Nj. d., Professor OF the Prin-
ciplcs and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ. d., Professor of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. D., Professor of Micros-
oopal aud Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis Ill. Steiner, M. d., Professor of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William III. 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
.ast 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 is.................... SOC
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator....... 1C
Martriculating fee payable only once).......
Graduating expenses. ..................... q
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 l4th sts.
Sep 21--tf t4 IL 2
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
TyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
\ the House of Representatives.--Ag gentle
ERs OF

man who has had twenty years. experience as a
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day proposes 10 devote them 10 the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any Other description. Desiring
some mode ofenploying those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session OF Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent TO the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to p. B. t., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References oft highest
order fe Feb 2-tf .
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
AroTIcE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That j

IN have lost a Land Warrant Certificate tor
100 acres, No. rs, ,222, in favor Of Neri ID. Smith,
Lloyd B. Smith, LewIs Clark Smith, Benjamin.
Yost Smith. and RosanIa Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram M Smith deceased, of company III, Sth
United States Infantry, (Mexican war and which
said certificate was assigned to the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
81 Co, of Baltimore, the 18th October, 1858, di-
rected TO William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
ID. G., and was never received. Itis my intention
10 apply for duplicate Of this warrant to the COM
missioner ofpeusions.
a NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland
January 24th, 1854. Jan 2S-
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
Nj. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER.

Office National Hotel Bnilaing7 PeMniyzpania
Avenue, Washington, ID. c.
n EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes. Bank Notes, and
Coin
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown collected, and remittances promptly
made in New York. Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at a charge of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. Apr 6-2meod
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING,

wv our splendidly lighted store-rooms on 7th
street. 3 doors above Pennsylvania avenue
choice stock of rich Spring Dress Goods, embra-
cling all the novelties Of the season also spring
styles, Mantillets, Black Lace Shawls and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroderies White Cambrics and Musns, with
a large stock Of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted TO the present season all of which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers 10 call and examine stock.
9ssy- Please observe that all articles sold at
our establishment are warranted to prove as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS & COLLEY,
7th ST, 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
A. I'm
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
UTATCHEs! s!vyATCHEs!-J.Y Y. savage,

wv No. 92 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
L. F. Coopers Duplex, M. J. Tobias d Cos, h.
iN G.. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from $75 or
$780, Gold Lepnes, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels. $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to 500
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, Of my own make Of superior work
manship, warranted to retain their points, for So
SO and ST. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 so,
So and $3 Sent to all parts Of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-ponted and made equal to
new lar so cents. Dec 17-1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
TJ1HE UNDERSIGNED IS AGENT FOR

Il renting collecting rents, selling and purchas,
ing lots or other property Non-residents and
those who may choose TO employ him viii hnd It
greatly to their advantage 10 do So he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him to keep property in order at a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted to him. Not wishing to trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom / daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq,
Thomas Bagden, esq,
Capt VIM. A. 7. Maddox, y. s. M,
John w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington.
Office on III street, between Sth and 9th streets,
north of the ten Office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. still continue to measure carpenters g
aud builders work. Mar 4-eot
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
nENN MuruAL LrFE INSURANCE.

i Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual Capital 100000.
David L. Miller, presidents John w. Horner sec
retary. This company has declared dividend Of
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan-
tages &C. will be furnished parties interested, and
such are earnestly requested TO examine them be-
fore nsuring as few companies offer such induce
ments. JAMES J. MILLER, Agent, "A
Over banking -house, Selden, Withers ~ Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
j. p. DICKINSON,
A II II O IL N Il Y A IT l. A w,

- WASHINGION, d. 2. -
(Late Ezamsner of Claims III the Pension O6fce,)
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care
particularly to Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. R. M T. Hunter, U. s. SEN
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington;
Hon. Jas. E. Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner of Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 1870
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
J. p. ID.
Dec 21-6meod
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO

A MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO
IA taries Public, comprising Summary OF the
Laws of Bills of Exchange aud OF Promissory Notes,
both in Europe and the United States; Checks on
Bankers, and Sight Bills, with approved Forms
OF Protest, and references TO Important Legal De-
cisions. Adapted Tor the use of Notaries Public
and Bank omcers; by Bernard Rocker, A. NJ, O
the Boston Bar go 819
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S,
Mar IL Bookstore, near Ninth street,
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25

INDIA RUBBER GOODS..-we keep al
il ways on hand general assortment of the
above goods, such as coats, cloaks cloths, piano
covers, life preservers, and all goods made or this
material WALL Dc STEVENS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 10--3m -
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC,

HENTKAL ROUTE OF THE PACIFTC,
Y from the Valley of the Mississippi TO Cafor-
MIA: Journal of The Expedition of L. F. Beale,
superintendent of Indian Affairs in California, and
Gwinn Harris Heap from Missouri TO California,
in 1853, by Gwnn Harris Heap.
The Wintor Lodge, or Vow Fulfilled, an his
torical novel, the sequel TO Simon X. Kenton, by
James Weir.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner OF l1th street and Penn. avenue.
Mar 30
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25

ID UssIA AS 1T Is, BY COUNT DE GU
IN rowski.
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert
Rantoul, jr., edited by Luther Hamilton
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, q
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs, in vols.
) THE CHURCH, in series of Dscourses by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor OF Christ Church Maine
HISTORY OF. OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Commonwealth from the execution
of Charles l. to the death of Cromwell, by M. G.
Guzot, translated by A. r. Scobe, in 2 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
Of Nantes TO our own days, by M. Charles Weiss,
Professor Of History in the Lycee Bonaparie, in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum
ming, u. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum
ming, d. ID.
Just published and received at the bookstore of
r.. FARNHAM,
Apr Is Corner OF 11th 81. and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
T1IsK,s AIR-TICHT METALLIC Burial

I Cases.--For sale by nj. M. WHITE, Underta-
ker and Agent, near the OF Sd st. and Penn
sylvania avenue. Persons wishing TO purchase
hearses, with handsome grey horses, always in
readiness. These cases can be supplied at thirty
minutes notice. Feb 26-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
CARD.-Drs. r. s J. Hunter

lYH (physicians for diseases of the chest, &c.,
beg 10 announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 5th Of December next or as soon
thereafter 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 more central and easy
of access to those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invads on the southern
coast. ,5
Dr. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an introduction" Notes." and an
Appendix by X. Hunter, M. Il. c. s.
< Nov I6--Iy se. fm) /.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
TT UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA.-The next
session Of this institution will open the LIST OF

" session OF this institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz /, anci@nl anruages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics I, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, medicine; 4, COM
paralive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies letres, and po-
liiical economy; 8, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and a de-
monsiraorship of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
nlatics have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-moncy,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S25 each .S75 90
Boarding, including diet, furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three nstalmcnts in advance ....... 120 90
Room rent two occupying room, So
s. each ...... . U0
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40 !. -. 20 O0
Washing, say SO; fuel and light say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissecting fee of S5.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $50; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25

YENAkE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
Il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &C., &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well to call
O. S. WHIT IESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden 81 Witherss Bank
Mar (Sfar1 i
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-25
IlisffIlaMf0Ms.
cUPERIoR EAGLEPLAYING CARDS.

GUPERTCR EAGLEPEA1lNG CARDS.
y The subscriber has Just opened an additional
supply of Cohen's extra superior Eagle and De la
Rue's Mogul Playing Cards, which will be fur
nished, as heretofore, al the most reasonable
prices wholesale and retail.
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel
Apr 20-3lif