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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-15
GAZETTEER OF THE UNITED STATES
WILL POSITIVELY BE PUBLISHED

w in December, LIPPINcoTT, GRAMBo & Cos
new and complete Gazetteer of the United States,
Edited by T. Baldwin and J. Thomas, NJ u.
With new and superb map of the United States
engraved on steel
The publishers take pleasure in announcing the
completion Of this, the most elaborate compre-
hensive, and perfect Gazetteer of the United
preparation no considerations OF expense or labor
have been allowed TO interfere with work de.
signed to be perfect as possible in every de-
partment and in all of its detail. Nor have the
successive issues Of other Gazetteers, hurried
through the press to claim the market, tempted
the publishers TO offer the ss1ok before all the
ample census (of 1850 and other material in the
hands of the editors fully digested and accu-
ratey arranged.
When the Gazetteer was first announced 800
pages, or at the most 900, were designed as the
limit Of the book. But vast was the amount of
matter, accumulated through the personal labors
of the editors and their assistants as well as
through the active efforts Of several thousand cor
respondents in all parts of the United States the
work has swelled 10 near 300 pages. The
amount OF new matter which il contains, all OF
recent character, is very large, and in many in
stances embracing statistics and populations 10
1883. This gives i an intrinsic value over every
other work of the kind i'm existence.
We therefore offer our Gazetteer confidently as
the only complete and thoroughly reliable Gata-
feer ofnts United States yet published.
As above stated the work is now ready, and
will be published in December, 1853 Price to
subscribers, SO so; TO non-subscrbers, 81.
N. b. Those having subscribers for the work
will please forward their orders by the LIST of De-
cember, TO
Dec 1S-* Publisher, Philadelphia
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DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The I'm.


ventor (Dr. Kdder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use Of il will be found fully IS per cent in ev.
cry persons gas bill. II can be so adjusted as 10
supply the gas al any desired pressure less than
that Of the street, and when once adjusted the
Regulator will continue 10 supply the gas AT tha,
pressure uniformly without requiring further care
or attention. and independent Of all the fuctua.
IONS Of the street pressure. An additional advan
,age obtained by this Regulator is light of a more
agreeable quality in place Of the blush white
color Of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure al which the gas is consumed. AS
an evidence OF its practical utility il is now in op.
Grafton in some of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, wins all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value. Il has also received the
united commentators of the press
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the civ az
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS 10 avail
themselves Of the economiser, can obtain all fur.
ther information by calling the subscriber, who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store
and will give an illustration Of il.
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
South Wos. corner Of 9th and d streets
Sep 12-2aw3w.
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SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics al


~ 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
bian College, il will continue preserve the char
acter of a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, CLASH
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
:, Terms: SD 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 Mneralogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment. a-.
Pupils may be boarded al the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty ofthe Columbian College !;
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. D. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
lessor c. G. Jcwett of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep Elf
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral Advnc nfe-Is he chaaneSt and


best Musical Paper in the world This Journal
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thencelorwarded it will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice much matter without any IN
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which are new music, con-
sisting OF gees hymn tunes, chants, anthems, ded-
cation and hoyday 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 practical character,
and such can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attachments. In the editorial department
OF the Revie,c 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
Revieac will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The SUBJ
scription list of this paper is now larger than that
of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements rendering it the cheapest as well as
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms Ons dollar per annnnp, sir copies for
fpe dollars, always in advance.
rs The music alone in a 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, nc, all for
only one dollar, Every one feeling 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,
80 Park Row. N Y.
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MARBLE MaNTLEs.-Marbie works.

MARBLE MANTLES.-Marbie works.
Ivl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality newest style, and superior finish which he
offers for sale low for cash Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintels steps, and plat
stone, calcined plaster, So rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endeavor
10 give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On e ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct. o-6m (ni)
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G0nrati0nal.
DEPARTMENTor HAMp-

1Nl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-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
X. l.. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
l.. w. Chamberlayne, NJ. d., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, NJ. D.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy
Chas. Bell Gibson, NJ. D., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
CarterP. Johnson, NJ. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
David H. Tucker, NJ. D., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose.
cuted with the most ample facilities and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infirmary and Richmond almshouse The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty all
times well filed 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 adpltted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance OF the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease
Observation-Disclosures fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
lsJ- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually So or S3I per
week. DAVID Ii. TUCKER, NJ D.,
Sep 29-tf r...." Dean of the Faculty.
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3aaks, StatiGnfrg, ct.
COLLINS, BOVINE 8. CO., 1lth street,

n IOLLAN5, DIV NE . OOs, IftH sIrGtt,
" I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer al low cash prices
every variety OF account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notaria presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers sets of books for societies, writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, Tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's 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
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
rieiy. Books ruled and bound TO pattern
Job printing executed AT low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
Iii and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
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MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. & ]. Hunter

MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. IL. & j. Hunter,
lN physicians for diseases Of the chest &C.
beg TO 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-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union
DR.. James Hunter viii, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invads on the southern
coast.
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 r. Hunter, NJ r. c. 8.
Nov l6-iy (m)
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STOVES! STOVES,l Stoves!
y Y. NAYLOR, Copper, Tin, Shee

IN - M NL0HNi OUVPSIs TIT s5HCCt-hfVH
i and Stove Manufacturer south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention Of all who are in want Of Stoves TO one
Of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated .Kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or hail. which he
Offers for sale at the lowest market prices.
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware, made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Gut,ering, Spouting, &C., executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly DONE
Sole agent for Winstons Improved Patent Cof-
fee Rooster
Sep 24-3meod (In,elligencer) (m)
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NEW BOOKS.
d ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

LII Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil
ton, d. D.
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower ofthe Family Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by F. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, d. ID.
Parleys Present for all Seasons
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions of the following juveniles
Guizot's Moral Tales.
Evenings al Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
Sanford & Merton.
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL 7h street, near Odd-Fellows Hail.
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COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,

No. s North WWiam Street, Ne,c York
THIS TYPE is now used exclusively in
i many Of the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England ;
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that it will do al least double the amount Of work
done by common type; while it gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost of facing
is about IS per cent upon the tariff prices oftype.
The following journals are printed from the
copper.faced type:
New York Tribune, New York Herald, New
York Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer New
York Express, Universal, City Of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post, True Democrat Cleveland,
Ohio; New York Journal, American Messenger,
Shild's Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post, Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial and
others in this country and England.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & Co,
Agents.
Eleventh street, I'd door north Pa. aven1s.
Dee lo-eod. Wv
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MistelIanfGns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N IIIustratcd Record of AgriCuItl.

"A ~ Illustrated RECORD OF Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Null 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 ofevery profession will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .ffy cents Volume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps or bills at 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 aerttten Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York CITY.
va 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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INOR RENT, the Building now being tim
I' shed on the northeast corner of Th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
Thesfrst 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 Therestau
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 near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room amory, and, if not rented, viii be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor Of this building, and
its position situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenants.
Apply TO or address g. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf f Eet. s and Til SITS Washington
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. la and 176 Pearl street, Neac York.
COLLINS, BOVINE d Co, Importars O

COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting Of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain gilt and embossed note; cap, let
ter commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; flat cap, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-.
bossed, and colored cards card perforated, Bris.
tol, bonnet and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every Variety fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.
18th 81 doors north of Penn avenue.
Oct. 4-ly% m)
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity TO
an inspection of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &C., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also.
Boots and Shoes made TO order from the finest
french Cait Skins and Patent Leather, at a price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
g. Bremen,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street.
east side, three doors north Penn avenue.
Nov 1l-eo3m. fm)
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4 MOTHER NEW RooK by THE 4

IN NUTHEK NEW FUUk BIZ THE AC-
N thor of the "Wide, Wide World"-Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price rs cents, gilt, 81 25.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous engravngs, price So So
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel of Peace, price 63
cents; Popular Legends OF Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life of the Soul, from the French of Fni
lon and Madame Guyone, price rs cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East, by William Goodell price 81 rs;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81; CONVEX
sion its theory and process, by Rev. 7. Spencer,
price ST 25.
Christ in History. or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbu, d. D., price 81 Is
Autobiography Of Rev. ]. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price ST..
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
18th street, near Odd Fellows Hall
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NEW GOODS! bargains for CASH (!
IN EYTRAORDINAR ArTR CTIQML

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRdCIIONl-
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, the Metropolitan Paper Ham
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, s doors south of L
street. would most respectfully inform the cti-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, Of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO so cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l23 cents TO So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 371 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 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 anyother
in this city. No trouble TO show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 4-3meod fm)
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NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUDITORS OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
/. Noys,,bpr 1872
TT HAS BEENLoNG THE PRACTICE


TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
nated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively, OF their
quarterly pay. IL was established 10 accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities in
advance of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only to apply 10 draft per
route from each contractor for the achole amount,
ldeducting fines, collections, &c.) of his quarterly
pay; but il has BEEN and is quite generally SO
misunderstood, as, 10 be supposed 10 allow any
number Of drafts, and tor any amount, not exceed
ing the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation flor
II was never anything nore) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this office,
forced upon II the settlement OF the pirate
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species OF paper currency unauthor-
ICED by the laws. .
II not unirequently occurs too, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genulneness of the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation. ..
II is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
and after the lst day Of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payeG or fled for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, that it the only
for the quarter and the route (both TO be spec
hed on which il is drawn: and the signature there
irksre may be ara'cn ard one other tct,ess; and
zach assignmer; thereof should be attested by t,co
iritn<sJfJ.
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
.. auditor of tie Treasury for the
Nov.l3 p. o Department.
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

49, "'eo't DV"~Ntdbu HCtlHs ana ~ gfreSf
ITHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
Il ceived, from the north, splendid assortmen,
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, ma0ni6.
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linsced oil, putty. win
dow glass, OF every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, Nc, and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
s.. WHITTLESEY, nh street.
Nov 20--1y (m)