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Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20
TTHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

III
Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
GTsvesbeen & 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 II.
schomacker 81 Co.'s new Unchord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrvalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
an,y thereof.
Rosenkrantzs world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness Of tone and
delicacy oil touch. ua
We are daily expecting additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gilberts be Itiful
Bondoir or Piccoo 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 econd-hand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms. .ff9bs-
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. re
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22---tf (m)
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GREAT ACCUMULATION!

Connection 6et,ceen the Orange and Alerdndrio
Railroad from Washington.
A T the urgent solicitaiion of a number of per-
N sons, / WILL on and after Monday, July 3
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 O'Clock, calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences of persons who may leave their
order the night previous at p. w. Halls, near Sd
ST., or at w. Lepreux's corner Of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
The trouble and Inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times, at a uniform rate Of charges.
Passage IS cents trunks 25 cents no charge for
a valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach viii leave the depot on the arri-
val of the early train, and arrive at Alexandria
ahead of every other line.
July 6-lm HUGH LATHAM.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED IO
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi.
san Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
lass steamers running Lake Erie in conncc-
ion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Ounkifk, touching at Cleveland and connecting
with their road at Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
inc for passengers and freight from New York 10
The Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Milleri
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe By
those we-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
'uffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. 7.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One Of the above splendid steamers will leave
ne Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at y
o'clock. p. m every day, except SundaysD and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
Ia hours, where The Lightning Express Train viii
ne in waiting take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening nher leev-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thrty-six hours.
Connecting al Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicago
% Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with lll-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
uar line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesola, and the Grest
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
alo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo.
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 20
hours; to St. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see AZ
glance that other line enter the lists as co.
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on tbs
route and resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Duukirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, OF
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. iss
broadway, corner OF Dey street, New York 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. 2. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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oFvIRGINIA.-The next
session Of tins institution will open the lst

~ session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: j, ancient languages; 2 modern language
g. mathematics; A. natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 0, medici:ej 2, CONF
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery ., me-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies letres and poa
itical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship of
.pecial anatomy and materia medica, and de-.
nonstratorship OF anatomy. The schools Of AM
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe,
tnatics. have each an assistant instructor; and IN
The SC 3ool of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S23 each.f73 90
Boarding including diet, room-furnture,
and attendance OF servant, payable in
three instaments in advance ........ 10 90
Room rent, two occupying room, $s
each ...................... W
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matrculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
si, $40 ...,................ IS co
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 20 90
sa5s 90
Student. OF medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dssccting fee Of Ss.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is SEQ; in
''"''' ''' ~ GEssNER HARRISON, -
Sep 21--tf Chairman Of the Faculty. :.
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Jan 17-tf
GENCY AT WAsHINGTON N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHINGTO N ITO
N Claimants A. DICK1NS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 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 confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to 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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
ali 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 req uire the aid Of agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dickins is known TO most 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 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
An letters must be postpaid. re1
y Sen 2S--1yd (Inl 49,
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EHOR LEAsE.-Thc National Theatre in

EHOR LEASE.-Thc National Theatre In
IL the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term OF years The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorons attraction can fill II.
With the alterations and improvements con.
templated, il will be in every respect a desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment. vt +attf f r.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries Of the members !;
the rent. All surplus 20 he divided among the
members Of the company, 10 the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties In
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known 70 the Proprietor alone, who will net
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All Communications prepaid, and addresse
ato the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
2i2, Washington city, ID. @.
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IL w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

ID W. BROW MING, Mercnant IauOr,
I |. under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-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 will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as viii give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
Ali he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by doing A suit of c othes
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 Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District
Oct. 13-6m. (m) M
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V,oR SALE, A THREE-sToRY BRICK

TNOR sALE,A THREE-sTORY BRICK
I House and Lot on New York avenue, near
nh street and opposite the market-house. The
building contains a store-room and commo iious
dwelling and is good stand for business; it has
recently been put in frst-rate order. Possession
given Immediately. For terms, which will be very
easy, apply to JAMES J. MILLER,
gt Real Estate. Agent,
Nav lift Over Selden. Wiihers & Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20
CCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--Tne pub

CCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher ofthis large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year ClS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattcmped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of org
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated Legends OF the American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-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 produc-
tons. The first of a series Of original novelleites
called Morris Hartley or the Knights the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, IL about TO be
commenced IL will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine cngravngs, 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, 10 fellow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worhington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentx, Clara
Clairvc, Lille Lilbcrne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
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 50 four copies one year IS; nine copies one
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No III Chestnut st philadeIphia
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no SENATORS AND MEMBERs OF

mo SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives.-A gentle-
nan who has had twenty years experience a.
,arameniary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 70 devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ac-
lournment of the present session of Congress-, no
perfectly Indifferent as TO the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and vii
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
nunications addressed 10 p. B. T., al Mrs. Wards )
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, VIII meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
rider. Feb PIT
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1gisfHIame0ns

VTIRGINIA.---Ata a Circuit Court held for
Y the city Of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. d.
lS5I: gsa " yf MA f9 az ~ F,
Commonwealth Of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against sA i4aatN 3is
Francis Pace, executor of Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased VIM. Jackson, Coy Quayis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees Of the Gifeld Church, defendants.
On the motion Of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing 10 the court, is ordered that all per
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, lale Of the city
Of Petersburg in the State Of Virginia, do appear
before the Judge ofithe circuit court of the city
aforesaid on the first day ofthe next term thereof
Then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit; and that copy Of the above order be pub
shed for three months in some newspaper OF the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object Of this suit is TO recover the esteto,
consisting Of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds Of property Of Jones
Mitchell deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Teste
July 2--3m AD..PAGAUD, DC.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, Is now open.
IL .. ing anothef supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMNER GOODS, to which he invites the at
tenton of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
Tho stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taors. aa \.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
&s- No 4 washipston Pisee, sev.ath street.
Mar IA-2n tl'ttGt tFGt 1T
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20
EINE DIAMOND JEWELRY.-I an

EINE DIAMOND JEWELRY.-I am
I constantly receiving and manufacturing TO
order new styles Of Diamond and all kinds Of fine
Jewelry and Sllverware, at the lowest New York
prices, and from fifteen TO twenty-five per cent.
cheaper than goods OF the same quality can be
bought for at other in this city or else
where. Please call at the sign Of the Large Spread
Eagle, between Al and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
avenue. III. o. HOOD.
NB-Watches and Jewelry carefully repaired.
Apr 26-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20
MORE WORLDS THAN ONE, THE

MORE WORLDS THAN ONE, THE
lM Greed Of the Philosopher and the Hope OF
the Christian, by Sir David Brewster. Price 60
cents.
The Plurality Of Worlds, with an introduction,
by DIR. Hitchcock. Price 81.
Fellowship with Christ, Guide to the Sacra-
menis, by Stephen H. Tying, D. D. Price GO cents.
The Foresters, Tale Of Domestic Life, by
Professor Wilson. Price IS cents
Yara, or the Child of Adoption, "a Tale of ex-
quiste palhos.p A new supply just received.
Price 81.
Christian Witness-bearing against the Sin OF In
temperance. No. ! of the Edinburgh Temperance
Tracts, by Rev. Horatius Bonar 81
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
July e-3t Booksellers, 7th street
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Y.savage,

wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
I ensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. f. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. ]. Tobias & Co.'S r.
~ @. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool &c, &C., varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, $25 /;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jsweled English Gold Levers from $50 to 500.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put mp under my own
inspection, / can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, Of my own MAKE, of superior work
manshp, warranted TO retain their points, for So,
SO and "a. Pens without cases, 75 cents, 81 So,
50 anu SO. Sent to all parts ofthe country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec 17~1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20

nIANOs FOR SALE AND RENT.-The
subscriber has in store very handsome Rose
wood Piano, seven octaves, which will be dis
posed Of on accommodating terms. Also, foe
rent, two fine instruments.
W. C. ZANTZINGER,
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r-,m NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

re-. rm NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
81 - Ogdensburg Raiiroad.--Passengera and
freight line--via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
River, Wells River, 81. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Adams and Rouses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and Goth street aad 9TH avenue. Express
trains, 8 a. M. and p. m Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3p m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
' FRANCIS HYDE,
Julys TyaH Agent. 152 South ST.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20

ENERAL AGENCY.--Thc undersigned
VI most respectfully informs by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esles
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 bust
ness he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as 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. c. Dobbin, Secretary of the Mary
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Law.
James FL. Caustin, esq.
w. C. Reddall, State Department
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20

MRS. COWDEN, CLARkE's new Novel.
Iyl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare" 1aEe
Tses's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures on the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N. Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Artj translated Ivy o. w. Wight.
Ern TAYLOR " MAURYS
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A HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR
IN RENT, within five minutes walk ofthe Capi
io well located, well furnished, and terms mod
crate. Apply TO ]. G. Mcclure, auctioneeri or E.
N. Siratton, auctioneer; the Office of the Wash
ngton SentineL June 3-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20

HARPER'S GAZETTEER OF THE
IL World, No /, 10 be completed in ten mum,
bers.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story fthe Valley
Of Virginia
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments TO Intellectual Industry alone, further sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwer's Behind the Scenes.
Athertoh, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July ii near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20

NATIONAL NJ Il ID II "a L. COLLEGE,
IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and cdnunue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
rics and Diseases of Worpen and Children.
Joshua Riley M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ. IL Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice OF Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D,s Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine, trytr
Robert King Stone, M d., Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Asatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. ID. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy
William Ii. 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 cnich instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
tist lures is. 20. SyU
Practical anatomy by the demonstrntor....... 10
Martricuating fee payable only once). .......
Admission 20 the Medical and Surgical Olnic
trough the whole coursclwithout charge.
ROBERT King STONE, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of F and 14th ste.
Sen pI--ff I..ssrrsfsal ~
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Cases.--Ecr sale by M. M. WHITE, Undcrte.
ker and Agent, nesr the corner Of Sd st. and Penn
,ylvaniA avenue. Persons wishing 10 purchase
will 6nd Il 10 their advantage to call. Two seod
hesrses, with handsome grey horscs, always in
readiness. Thcse cases can be supplied at thirty
rniRutes' notice. Feb 2e--sm