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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

IN Washington.-The Thirty-sccond Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
"....a FACULTY.
- Thomas Miller, M 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
ca, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler NJ D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine. t.....-. :.
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. LIS a..... ....
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample. ..." ........ . a...
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures given,
and the wards for clinical Instructions are under
the same roof.
.he last session, for 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 ls......... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator....... 10
Manrcnating fee payable only once). ....... S
Graduating expenses. ......................2 IS
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
tough the whole course without charge.
" @ ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
''" Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of F and 14th SITS.
Sep 21-h .... ~. :. ia.
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A GENcY AT wAsMINGToN.--r

IN Clamants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tlnucs 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 10 lands,
claims for property 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
vices, whether for communication, hafpav, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back paw
&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 OF
the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
ces which may require the aid of an agent or
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 ofthose 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 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis. "
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m) .E.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
4 NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The mos,

A NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The most
IN 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 boh the slaves are
sawed following, and ruth tie grain cut Of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of uniform thickness, jointed with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proporonate bilge accord
ing TO its width and the strength of each fully tested
the cask is howelled chamfered croase cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in 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 day TO each machine.
BY this process, all casks can be made from the
smallest whitehead keg to the largest size cask in
general use; all of which, be warranted to hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
of any description ofgoods. In fact the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Is erciasiteiy 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.
sylvana, can obtain any information by applying
to the subscriber at Washington City, ID. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
an assignment from Vim. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK
Oct. 15-eod1m.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
cELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where a commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
blan 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: Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partmcnt
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 500 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boardcr will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College I;
Col j. i. 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. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf
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NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!
i EYTR AORDINAR AIrI,R IITI(lNL

IN La IhdS IloN'-
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wareroonis, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side of 7ih street, $ doors south Of E
street. Iwould most respectfully inform the ct-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangngs, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds--viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Ungazed Papers, al oil prices, from 10 cents
10 SO so cents per piece Borders Of the richest
patterns ranging in price from 12t cents to 50 SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37I cents
TO 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 skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvalled 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. K PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-

NI den Sydney College, Richmond, ya-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will com
mence 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 aud Children. ..1-.
l.. w. Chamberlayne, nj. d., Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics. .a.
Martin p. Scott, NJ. 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 M D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine. H... ....
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy. 49,. .r .E-.
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
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
frmary, 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
structlon. Many surgical operations are perform
ed III presence of the class; and the students, be
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual spportu
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, S5. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, S25.
ls> The price Of board, including fuel, lights
and servants attendance, is usually So or S3l pc
week, DAVID ii. TUCKER, M. d.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
MisfeIIaneGns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
80 Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part cfMe 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 ofevery profession will find in the PEo.
PIES JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants
IERMs-To subscribers, fhy cents volume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps, bills The risk Of the publisher
The name of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly Ornten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED +. BEACH,
No. SO Nassau street, New York City,
&a- 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.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, arc requested 10 commune
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 10. Persons wishing for information rea-
tive 10 patents or inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, pithom charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needfu
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
patentsi in the United States model Of the inven.
ton is always necessary. In size it should moi
exceed one cubic foot
ALFRED f. BEACH,
Editor the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent. &c.
No. sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-# #.e# ..s# srM
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
..t CARD-MUSICALE.
j. T.. SCHEEL respectfully

Il informs the Musical Community Of Wash
ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
10 attend Private Parties, Soriees, &c. He has
made arrangements which insure him a constant
supply OF all the most fashionable European and
American music. l..
The Piano being the most fashionable instru-
ment at present used in Europe and the northern
cities, on the above named occasions Professor
Scheel will at all times be prepared, personally, 10
preside at that instrument, and perform all the
most popular and most fashionable music of The
day, and trusts that his past experience and en-
deavors TO please, will ensure him the patronage
Of all lovers Of good music.
Efs- Any additional instruments furnished il
desired. Orders may he left at his residence on l4th
street near +; at the music stores OF Mrs. Ander
son, Mr.. Davis and Hilbus Il Hitz, at the con
fectionery stores of Mr. Gautier, Mr. Miller, and
Mr.. Boyle, Georgetown. .~
Dec 6---Ctend
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
EOR RENT, the Building now being fin
Oct. 9-6m.

II lsueu oH thS noTtHcdSl Vi lH Street ana
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. Theresau
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 commodous 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 10 competent tenants.
Apply TO or address 8. C. BARNEY, "
Sep 2l-,f E, bet. and 7th sts, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The tn

-
IL ventor (Dr. 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 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 fluctua-
tons 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 it is 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, desirous 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 Cas- Filter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
G0afati0naI.
TTNIyERsirY oFVIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution VIII open The lei Oh
October, and close the 29lh of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient lansuages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics !, naturalph philosophy mineralogy'
and geology; s. chemistry; q medicihei :, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; ., mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies letrcs and po-
lilical economy; = law. Also iecturcship OF
special anatomy and nlaterla mcdica, and de-
monstratorship OF anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
IN itics have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, or
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition ice, say three schools, al S25 each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furnture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in U
three instalments in advance ........ 120 90
Z ,om rent, two occupying room, 50
each OO
R .nts without the precints, something
more)
M articulation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40 ..................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 EACH and a dssecting fee of So
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, S75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l--tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Gharal Aduac 49,.

YNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly, J
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded it will be published every two
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-
slstng OF gees hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi-
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,
musical attanments. In the editorial department
OF the Reriep are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former edtor,) gentlemen of the highest
talent and rpest musical experience, among whom
are, George +. Root, VIM. B. Bradbury Thomas
Hastings and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReOieW 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 now larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world and the new
arrangements, rendering the cheapest as well as
Gt is hoped The most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annun,. or si1 copies for
frc dollars, always in advance.
IS- 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, &c., &c. all for
only one aOlAar Every one feeling a particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row, N. Y.
nec 1G-2t
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. 8 ]. Hunter,

lVl tphysiclans Tor diseases Of the chest Mc.,)
beg 10 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-
lice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access 10 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.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
VIII be published in January next American
edition OF Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
laton, with an " Introduction, Notes and an
Appendix, Wy r. Hunter, NJ r. G. 8.
Nov ib-ly Cnl
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING: AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
HE In inStaImenfS.

Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
Bile In instalments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock of this Company are open at the
Office of ADAMS & 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,
135 miles southwest of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes TO
build railroad TO connect with the Virginia Cen
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
will be able 10 put coal in this city at 50 per ton
thus enabling the company 10 make from So TO 81
per ton profit and of course making il one of the
most profitable investments ever offered 10 the
public The lands abound in rich stratas of coal,
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an nexhaustible supply of iron ore,
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores i'm quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field 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 10 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. T. CLARKE
w. S. DUNHAM,
c. Y WEMPLE, H
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED Z. BEACH,
..... Directors,
-. THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copy)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A R HIT b G rs.

Office on Pennsylvania acenme, betmeen 1OM and
1lM streets, Washington, ID. c..
DLANs, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
Il and Contracts for new buildings prepared
and their erection superntendcd.
Old Buildings altered and modcrnized.
Draughts and Specifications of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed
REFERENCES. u.
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office
Hon. b. B. French, Com. Public Buildings
Captain B. s. Alexander, u. S. Army
Prof Charles G. Jeweu, Smithsonian Institute
DIR. William p. Johnson
Dec 3-3md (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
u w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

Il
IL 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 wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths cassineres, 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 to offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and, in view of in creasing 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 dothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand a 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.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-08
NENTLEMEN wishing to provide them.

GENTLEMEN wishing to provide them.
" selves with superior READY-MADE
CLOTHING and FURNISHING, GOODS, will
hnd that they can be suited at our establishment
with any style, color or quality of garments adapt
ed TO the present season, manufactured in the most
substantial manner expressly for our sales, which
we will warrant in all cases to prove as repre-
sented.
BOYS CLOTHING.
We have the largest and most superior assort-
ment in Washington, suitable for children and boys
from four TO sixteen years ef age; consisting Of
Overcoats, cloaks Talmas
Jackets. roundabouts, pantaloons, vests
Shirts, drawers, undershirts
Gloves, hosiery, &c, of all qualities.
To which we would invite parents and guar
dians in search of substantial and well-made gar
ments.
Gentlemens and boys clothing made TO order
WALL S STEPHENS,
Penn avenue, next door to Iron Hall
Dec 11--3t