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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

This statement shows rather unfavorable state of
things 1t shows that railroad property in the New Eng
land States does not average dividend Of four per
oent pcr annum II such the in 1883 the proba
bity il that the present yearlS54-wi be much less
to those who have their capital invested in
these works.
The annexed statement exhibits the capital, assets,
Iab;es incomes and expenditures Of each class of Are
Insurance companies in this State from which returns
have been received tho year ending December 81
1858 complied from the report Of the Comptroller made
70 the Legislature
Fm INSURANCE COMPANIES THE STATE oF NEW YORK.
1858.
mxrY.rrvE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES
Aggregate capital (cash) ..sio,So,vVV w
ya,us of real estate. .''........... sa7o,3sl II
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

DLAYING CARDS.-s0UTHERN AND WEST
y merchants, the California and city jobbins trade
vted to CALL before purchasing their spring supply Of
ing eards) at the Union Card Mandatory, III an
Grand street where thcy can obtain afu assortment
ing brands-Steamboats Highlander No. 2 Players,
la.ders No. I, Elslers, Merry Andrews, Dcoatuss,
Spanish cards. The illuminated playing cards man
turcd 1t this establishment. arc acknowledged to b
abandonment playing cards manufactured in this cou
and The prices lower than any other mousse
UNION CARD MANDATORY, Ut and l7g Grand =
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Dom cstic Markets.

cattle about GOO beeves and 60 stores Market beef-Ex
ira per cwt So Is; first quality 81 75 second quality
81 81 so; third quality, Sc IS; ordinary, Sc. Hides
per cwt So 12. Tallow IS % 80. Pelts, 81 81 81
o. Calf skins, ll1lc. 12c per Id. Veal calves, s.
50. Stores-working oxen, $lO4 s16S. Cowes and
calves s25 SOS. Two year old $ss $685. three year
old, sac 500 to $40. Sheep and Lambs-2057 mar
ket; extra, Sc SIT; by lot, SO a SIS so.
Nkw BEDfonD Or MARKET, March 6-No sales Of oil or
bone the last week Some inquiry for oil and hol icrs
firm; 81 As cash refused for sperm whale quoted at
Coo, firm. Imports for the week, 1888 bbs. sperm,
Z 500 do. whale and Is 900 lbs. bone From January
to date 6305 bbls sperm % 493 do whale 100 500 lbs
bone Same time last year. 1890 bbs SPERM IL 319 do
whale, SOC, 500 lbs. bone.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

lU.UUU eeiipsed By tho Lamplishtcr the most extra
ordinary and thrilling tale Of moasrn tmss This Is the
OF the reading public We have seen utterly unable all
our orders SO has been the demand fer this
The following are samples Of the opn
We have no hesitation in pronouncng the Lampi th.er
one Of tho original interesting graphic
tales tha. has lately appeard We Predict t9g s9 and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10
CITY TRADE REPORT.

Asgalcs of so bbls TRANSFERRED, at SO rs for pearls
and So o3sz a 90 for potts. per 100 lbs
TRANSFORMATIONS rather unsettled during the
day but closed duh and heavy In the absence Of the
Asias letters The days business embraced 200 bbls
mixed to fancy Western at 81 s7 % 1sM; ordinary TO
choice State at % 90 18M and other kinds at proper
tionate prices There have been 200 bbls Southern
aour disposed Of at % % 3lk for mixed to straight
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10
DANCING ACADEMIES.

GRAND APP0LLINRA, 16 BOND STREET
VI courts Of Paris and Of London being the mistres
fashion, have lately reproduced lie Menuet de In Cour
40 Menuet Quadrillc itlis now Indispensable for
lover Of the fac arts become acquainted With those
known the only real teacher Of fashonabe dancosi
United states Will have his Appcilinea opened FOR Pei
wishing to learn those Please apply to Pro4
sAraco for the arrangements - thoss dances will on
taught privately.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

V7oULEz voUs DANsERs-oN DIT QUE CATION
prenait dsnssY, 4 Page de soixante ans. SIG
scs eleves, dams un cours do leeons, rcsmeralda,
masurka, Ia RENO de danse Ia rcdowa yalse toute
danse Ia mode. Classs pour enfants tons les jours
bal de souscrpteurs lien 10 IL Mara Pour informs
qua ~ p NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

DRIvArE DANCING, 600 BROADWAY. LA!
i and gentlemen can now join for few Lessons. r
se psrstsly in few lessons All applications must DO
alta Bowery, bookstore, to r. Burnton.
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FANCY ARTICLES.

DHARO.-TO SPORTING MENTOR SALE, AT
i Union Card Mandatory, Ut and 179 Grand sire
ten years old They the best dealing cards in the
States. UNION CARD MANUFACTORl
III and ITO Grand STIR
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.s27e, $50 81 5,sll So s8o5, 1873 10

The land and mining companies which have been got
mp and operated the Boston stock market to much
greater extent than anywhere else have up to this time
been productive only in speculative point of view The
amount of dividends paid has been small appears by
ihe annexed statement
PAR AND MARKET VALUE LAND COPPER STOCKS.
1853 1853.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

1t appears by this that the income of the joint compa-
MES after the payment of losses amounted to 49, AL
equal to dividend of about twenty five per cent on the
entire capital invested while the income of the mutual
companies after paying losses amounted to o51 1885,
equal to about twenty per cent the capital invested
The joint stock companies have therefore Of
five per cent in their favor compared with the mutual
companies The insurance companies of this State pay
larger dividends than any other class of corporations
within its limits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

WANTED-AN INTEREST IN AN ESTABLISH
w hardware business, by young man with good
tai and thorough knowledge Of the business. Could
mand country patronage, and his references with
to character business habits cannot fail satis
most particular. Address for three days. Hardwares
raid ofhce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-10

Total amount of expenditure. $50. 81 ,659, 46l "a
On the capital invested the joint stock companies have
been the most profitable comparison Of the capital
income losses and expenditures Of the two classes OF
companies present the annexed statement
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-28
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Ii under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfully 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 10 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
" Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing TO purchase a stock of Cothing,
not inferior TO 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, 10
compete with northern work in point of prices
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum of. ............$15 5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ....... $40 10 SO
Over-coats of different styles from. $12 TO S25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o.. So so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests from. .......S2 so TO $40
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy arlices-such 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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/ LExANDRIA BoARDING-sCHoOI

~ The Thrty-frst Annual Session of this In
sttution will commence on the I'd of the 10th
month, (October.) Besides the ordinary branches
of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches of Natural Science, and q
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
a good library, large collection of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa-
tory, with a good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughton's circle, &c.; meteorological observa
tory and chemical laboratory, in which the ad-
vanced students are exercised in various shemi-
cal manipulations and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &C., and every known facility for the ad-
vancement ofthe students in the different depart
ments of study.
The number of students is limited TO about six
ty; and in order to secure precision in their vari-
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss of time from want
OF necessary assistance, fue experienced teachers,
Gncluding the subscribers) three of whom are
graduates Of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give TO them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
cialy devoted to study but at all other times when
needed. In addition 10 these the teacher of
modern languages and the, teacher of drawing,
who give instruction to classes at stated perods.
A full course of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred 10 all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying TO one ofthe subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY c. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandria, Va, 9th mo. 29th, 1854.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-28
rAToNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington.-Tbe Thirtysecopd Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d.. Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor of Mcroe
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.
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
the same roof
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
ast session, for the accommodation Of the
* will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is. .tS0
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once)........ .
Graduating expenses. ...................... 20
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
| Office and residence corner of + and l4th SITS.
Sep 21--tf
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HIsTo7Y
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES


VNHIS important work is now in press, the first
i volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1884.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according 10 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, TO 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 at their full cost TO 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 incessant, will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON IL WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-28
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

TUNHE next SeSSiOn Oi tnis lustituthOh Will
commence on the I'd Wednesday of October,
oct 1lth,) and will continue until the 4th Of July
following The course Of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. Theregious instruction,
including a course the Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
Of the Professor Of Moral Philosophy. There rs Is
Law School connected with the College Inc
total expense for a session varies from m. szw 70
ence of the students at the opening Of the session
is highly important. ,
are.s;nr. postpaid, BENZ 8. EwELI, or Judge
S;ro. p. SolARBURGH, Williamsburg.
The following is list Of the Faculty, viz
Benz. S. Ewell, President and Professor Of
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten, ID. d., Professor OF Bellies Lettrcs
and Moral and intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan >. Smead, Ph. DIR. Professor OF Lam
guages
HenryA Washington, Professor OF History and
Political Ecopomy.
Judge g. p Scarburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constt utional Law.
Ro. Gatewood Adj, Professor Of Mathematics
Aug lo-1eowlSlswio
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IloR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

TNOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre I'm
JIG 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
meritorious attraction can fll IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect a desirable
establishment.
Ifs 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 Of
their respective salaries The Proprietor would
have 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 oi
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent oy pay
ing TO il all the profits Every letter reserved WI.
be known to the Proprietor alone, VINO wll no.
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal tne name Oh any
party addressing him on this subject.
All Communications prepaid, and addressed
.to the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
242 Washington city, d. Q.
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,ELECr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

-
- ScHoor--The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Colum-
bian College, it will continue TO preserve the char
actcr Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of a thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: s12 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 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 superintendent Of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $l90 per academic year, and Of q
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col J. l.. 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 G. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21--tf
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n w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,

under the United States Hotel, having en-
Iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
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 as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 the pur
chasers, and in view of increasing his business
he has purchased unusual large stock of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All 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 othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rendy-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
NIB. Sole agent for Scotts report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (n)
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a GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

N Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues to 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 to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; properly 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, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
SC, 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 the public of
fces which may requireth the aid of agent attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. r A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have b-vn in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention al
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 (m)
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OF vIRGINIA.-Th,

u next session of this Institution will COM
mence the 1st OF October, and end the 29th Of
June following The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; p Modern Languages ;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
raogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
6. Principles and Practice of Medicine, Obstet
RIGS and Medical Jurisprudence; 2. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology aud Surgery; S. Moral Phi
losophy Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; o. Law. Also, lectureshp Of Special
Anatomy, Maiera Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demonstratorship Of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant 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, S25
each SO OO
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three instalments in advance -. O
Room-rent within1he precincts, two oc-
cupyns a room, IS each. ......... s 90
Matriculation fee, and use Of Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, SO. o5 0C
Washing say $40; fuel and lights, says20 30 OC
s25s OF
Students of medicine are charged with foul
tickets at s25 each, and dissecting fee of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class Of Law j.
SEQ; in the Senior class, SIS.
S. MAUPIN,
| Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman OF the Faculty.
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oCorrs WEEKLY PApER.--The pub

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