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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.-The Thiriy-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obstetj
rics and Diseases OF Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor Of Maieria Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prn-
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor of Micros,
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D. 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,
the same roof
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation Of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures IL. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator..... 10
Martrcnlating fee payable only once)........ 5
Graduating expenses. ...................... 70
Admission 10 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 and 14th SITS.
Sep 21--tf
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OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
By the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &C.

TTNHIS important work is now in press, the FIRST
Il volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1884
The publication Of this work win be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according TO his views Of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that IL will prove acceptable TO ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 10 the end Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one 10 four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, s6 Washington St, Boston.
Mar 15-tfs
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
speclfulIy inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates OF prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
Readymade Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing TO purchase stock Of Clothing,
not inferior any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point OF prices
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates: e
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $40 10 $50
Over-coais of different styles, from. .$l2 TO $50
Black and fancy Pantaloons, fromo..$3 soto $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. ~ 5Oto $40
This stock of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions z.
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment
Of fancy articles-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
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OF vIRGINIA.-Th

-
u next session of this institution will COM
mence the 1st OF October, and end the 18th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
l. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages; ;
3. Mathematics; q. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet-
rics, and Medical Jurisprudence; 2. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi.
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; Q. Law. Also, lectureship Of Special
Anatomy, Materia Medca and Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorship Of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sstant instructor; and in the school Of law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing, books and
pocket money! are as follows;
Tuition fees, say for three schools, $25-
each ...................... 80 W
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three instaIments, in advance 2 o
Room-r rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyine room, s. each. h.......... 8 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public Buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. o................ Is 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, ,says2o 30 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at s25 each, and dissecting fee Of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class OF Law is
| SEQ; in the Senior class, s75.
Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman OF the Faculty.
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK. AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO Il MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The onty Railroad Ronts from The Lo''er
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURsI
r. The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. m, ane
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from st. Lous) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time 10 take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
Mt $50, D. M, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. M, in time for the evening trains
rest. -
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora roads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, aid affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis 10 POINTS on the mississippi
river, at and above the Upper hapids, as wei as
10 points on the Illinois river at a ad ABOVE rekih.
The trans of the G. and M. railrocd connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wayeriy,
Danville, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and aso
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
ns- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago can be had at the Offices Oft the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, st. Louis.
Ga- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Supt G. c M. R. r.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED IT

| CIREAT WESTERN MAIL hOO
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch hrst-
class steamers running on Lake Erie In connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
yith their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passe ,Gers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, oaptsln mne rsn,
Richards louisiana. Ca, ,ain Davenport Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo ..reet 10 monroe py
those well-known magnificent .-ioaune raiaces
Empire State, J. Wilson, Comma aaer, tsNs. ,eaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; South
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves oIusIo IL
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, :, :
Pheait, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesday,
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 3
o'clock, p. IN, every day, Except sundays ana
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waitingro take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening alter ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north Of Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting AT Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route to
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
falo 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 to Chicago, 80
hours; to St. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, 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 Companys Office, No. lss
| Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
| JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
| L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent. f
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( GENCY AT WASHINGTON. Mo
-1sI.;.aant. -ER NCIQ A DICKINS com


iinues 10 undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
inch,dine commissioners under treaties, and the
yariou. mn bic Offices. He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
naient. for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress- Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or 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 Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers sailors and marnesi as well those
against the State Of Virginia as 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 bushes before Congress orthepublc Of
ces which may require the aid Of an agenter ator-
ney His charges win be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dfcrins is known TO most ofthose who
have bcyn 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 to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S--1yd tm)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.


commence on the I'd Wednesday of October,
oct 1ith,) and will continue until the 4th Of July
following. The course Of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction.
including course on the Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, viii be under the charge
OF the Professor of Moral Philosophy. There is
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for session varies from $3.50 TO
$500 Fe must be paid in advance. The pres
ence ofthe students at the opening Of the session
is highly important
Further information may be obtained by adj
dressing. postpaid, BENZ. s. EwELI, or Judge
Gro. p. SclRBuReH, Williamsburg.
The following is a list Of the Faculty, viz:
Beni. s. Ewell, President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totlen. d. d., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan = Smead, Phi DR.. Professor OF Ian
guages.
Henry A Washington, Professor or History md
Political Economy.
Judge g. p. Scarburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
10. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of Mathematics
Aug 10 1eowlSlaw1O
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WIN. p. MCCONNELL,
BY his attorney CHAS. 9. PAGE.
CCorrs WEEKLY PAPER.--Ths pub

GCOITS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher ofthis large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (iS5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weckles. Among the new
features will be a new and brilliant series OF origi-
nal romances by George LpPard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated &c Legends of the American Revo-
luton published for ffy-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-
tions. The first Of series Of original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley or the Knights Of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravinrs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc. 10 also engaged 70 furnish bril-
| liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
| tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. @. Watson an
| Illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
| lections from Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville, Lille LiIberne 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 80 two copies one
year 80 four copies one year 80; nine copies one
| year. and one TO the getter up Of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one TO the gstter uT
of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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- 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 Colum-
ban College, it will continue to preserve the char
scter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of a thorough English, CLASH
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 12th of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $l2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and OF .
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esqi l. D. Gale, M d, Of The Patent Once
fessor O. @. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf fsf
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MeIodeOns for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preiering TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it 10 the sharpers of
Wall street. to raise available means to enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes af
fording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 10
10 S160 Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
post paid General and select catalogues Of mu
sic and schedule of factory prices of Pianos, Melo
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free of postage. tt
Sept 21-d3m
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AXE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
u 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, Girondoles,
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. 8. WHITTLESEY,
7h street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star9
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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, 10 his well-seIected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs 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 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.
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such 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. l5-6m. (m)
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Agent Of the line in Washington.
July 1S-d2m*
ToR LEAsE.-Tne National Theatre m

VNOR LEASE--The National Theatre I'm
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can fl II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus The
current expenses the salaries Of the members
the rent. All surplus to be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion o.
their respective salaries. The Proprietor wouls
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receiv,
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose o.
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing to Il all the profits. Every letter received viii
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
A2, Washington city ID. O.
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K1Ew YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchangeo for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated .nr
Sep 2l-f EMANUEL y HAhl'