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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-22
FITS! FITS!! FITSl.!!
THE VEGETABLE EXTRACT
8 2 Z = . 2 93C $3.50,

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For tie Cure Of FITS, Spasmg, Crmug, qp1 d,N,r.
rous and Constitutional Dnear@
DERSONS who are laborng under Ills
| distressing maIady will find the lc@c.
taJle Epiiepiic Pills to be the only RENE.
dy ever discovered for cnring Epllcpscy,
or Falling Fits.
These Pills possess a specific action on
the nervous system; and, although they
are prepared especially for the purpose Of
curing Fits, they will be found Of especial
benefit for all persons afflicted with weak
nerves, or whose nervous system las
been Frustrated or shattered from any
cause whatever. In chronic complains,
or diseases Of long standing, supcruaucd
~ nervousness, they arc exceedingly
beneficial.
Price 50 per box, or two boxes FOR s..
Persons out Of the city, cnclosi Q n remit
lance, will have the Pills scntthcm rhrough
the mail, free of postage. For sale by
SETH S. IIANCE, No. Ios Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Nd, to whom orders
from all parts Of the Union must be adj
dressed, postpaid. For sale by JOS
ENTLER and +. c. WILLIAMS, Slap.
herdstown, Va.
November &c, 1853. I--Iv
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NIAMONDS, SUPERIOR GOLD
II WATCHES, ELEGANT SILVER
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TRIU MPH OF SCIENCE.
MRS. PIIARNJlTS
COUGH CANDY !

No1def AID Blessing Ct Tic Age.
Coughs, ColLs and Hau ,5,.. r,.,t -, franz one %
lrflts iola.
Mrs. PHARNUM'S Cough Candy IS
III composed Of twenty-five of the most
curative medical herbs in thc uatera
medira, and can BIZ L:cd by persons Of
any age, from tie Youngest u!lntlo those
most advanced in aye, "illl pcrlecl s1iey.
"Hs tint hah an rar 10 hear, lei him
hrnr."
BALTiNoRg, Nov. 10, 1852.
Dear Madam The duties Of ny o1.i'
Gcs, havC exposed ne to COUGHS, colds
asisG.a and pulmonary affections. Have
been deprived 81 the power OF attending
10 the dAiles Of MY profession, aud should
have been, had it not have beer for lhe
benign effects OF your Npdica'eI C@lGY'
] a,ed II buta few hours before began 10
reap the advantage OF lie effects. Ny
cough aud hoarseuess soon Ieit NE.
Ny LUNGS ARE HE4LED,
And NY appetite greatly improved. J.
therefore, have no hesitation il adding ID!
Testimony to that Of the many who have
experienced he benefits OF your va.u4O'o
cough candy.
10 Mrs. Pharnum.
WILLIAM MERCER
:. Price IS cents per package or 80. 20.
/. per dozen. For sale by JOSEPH ~
nfll-
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DIR. CHALMERS
SanatiVe IinCtUrC,
ENTIRELY VEGETABLE,
RELY VEGETABLE,


For P,nitifng the Blood and Era!jcatng Disease
from the System.
THIS mel cine is warranted on oath. not
1 to contain a particle fcalomal, corro-
sive sublimate, arsenic, chloride OF gold,
muriate of barytes, or any other deleteri-
Gus minerals.
The Principle upon which this med'-
cine acts, is by assisting and harmonisng
with nature. ii drives ont all foul acrlmon-
Gus humors from the blood and body, and
by assimilatng with and strengthening the
gastric Juice of the stomach, it assists d.
gestion; in short, there is not vein, arte-
nv. muscle or nerve in the human body,
tina: is not strengthened by this I'incture,
and it also possesses the remarkable pro-
perry of removing mercury from tie bones
and Joints.
READ CAREFULLY the following
astonishing, ,ooaaerfui, and almost nj
racuious cares and then Judge for your
self whether its parallel has ever been dis
covered in the annals of medicine.
Dir. Chalmers SanatiYe Tincture
possesses o specific action on the nervous
system, and will be found Of especial bene-
fit for all persons afflicted with weak
nerves, or whose nervous system has been
Frustrated or shattered from any cause
whatever; in fact, il is almost impossible
TO convey an adequate idea of the speedy
and almost miraculous results which this
Tincture effects in tile diseased, broken
down and Frustrated nervous system
Persons all lasslude, weakness and dcbii-
itv, before It's use, at once became robust
and full of energy. No matter whether
the constitution has been broken down by
EXCESS, weak by nature, or deblltated by
sickness; its effect on the unstung and
shattered nervous organization is equally
certain and apparent. In case OF neural
gia, headache, vertigo, pain IN the nerves
of the face, and the various train OF Nerv-
Gus Affections /; PalpitaIon Of the heart,
periodical headaches, cold and shlvered
state of the frame, frequently fits Of abb
straction, total inability, dislike to society, I
melancholy, religious mono-manla, heats
and hushes of the face on the slightest 0c-
casion, desire that existence might ter
inmate it will produce cure in an as
tonishing short period of time, and it will
also remove depression, excitement, a.
tendency to blush, restlessness, sleep
lessness, incapacily for study or bu-
siness, loss of memory, confusion, glddi-
ness, blood to tie head, mental dcbili-
", hystera, indocision, wretchedness,
thoughts Of seli-destruction, fear o! nsanI-
~, &c. 1t will increase and restore the
appetite, strengthen the emaciated, renew
the health oflhose who have destroyed II
by excess, and induce continual cheerful.
ness and eQuanimity of spirits, and pro-
long life.
In fact, as a remedy for the above com
plants, this Tinclure stands unriyaiIed and
alone. There is no other reliable remedy,
or any that has aujhenticateiy received the
sanction of the medical faculty.
Palpitation Of the Heart.
Mr.. Erasmus Pullen, Of West Milton,
Saratoga Co., n. Y, was cured of vlo-
lent Palpila;ion of the Heart; was Attic
ted for seven years, two years of which
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-22
Palpitation Of the Heart.

Mr.. Erasmus Pullen, of West Milton,
Saratoga Co., n. Y, was cured of vIo-
lent Palpila;ion ofthe Heart; was alIic-
ted for seven years, two years of which
time he was unable to attend 10 business,
employed six of the best physicians OF
New York, was finally cured by three
bottles of DIR. Chalmers Sanalive Tine
turn
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

:, M IL w u oo DS! bargains LOT CAsi I.
In T'RAORDLNARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Eahibition Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, al the Metropolitan Paper Hangng
and Upholstery VarerooRts, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, 5 doors south of +
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
retes and kinds--viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Ungazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO 50cents per piece Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 121 cents to 50 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37l cents
10 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
al short notice by skilfnl workmen.
Particular attention is caedto 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 L. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m) t.#
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
EIOR RENT. the Building now being fin

IL
il ished on the northeast corner Of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, SSc., and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed to embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. The restau
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 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
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 to competent tenants.
Apply to or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf L, bet. 8 and 7th SITS, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW

TTNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
IL 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 ii will be published every two
weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby giving
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.
ssting OF glees hymn tunes. chants, anthems, ded-
cation and hoyday pieces, and in short, every
variety OF music adapted TO purposes of religious
worship, 10 public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all of which win be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the Rep'ec are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George f. Root, Wm. B. Bradbury Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle Of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReUte1c will also be a 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 il the cheapest as well as
ut is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unpara-
eed circulation.
Terms: One dollar per aanun. or si1 copies for
fire dollars, always in advance.
Esg- 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 d0Aar' Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
90 Park Row, N. Y.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
NEW THING ENTTRELY.--The most

N 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 boil, the slaves are
sawed following, and wuh the grain, cut of uni
form length dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of uniform thickness jointed with perfect ac-
curacy each having its proportionac bilge accord
ing to its width and hestrength ofeach 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 10
produce the equal and that at the rate Of from two
hundred TO three hundred per dayto each machine.
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg the largest size cask in
general use all Of which, can be warranted to hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
of any description ofg goods. In fact the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
Is ercinsipeiy 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.
an a6ih ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct lS-aodlu 4ts#t l8ls@A Ht#5 Etss
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
4 GENCY AT WAsHINGTo N.--Te

N Cainants.-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 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
haif-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 marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States
all claims. growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained i'm consequence oi
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress or he public of
ces which may require the aid of an agent or ator
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. F. A. Dickns is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few wears
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 {m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
= w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor,

IL under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would nowfespect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-selected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles oi
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 10 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.
All he asks is a call before yoh purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of q othes
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 10 order.
M b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15--6n. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
CARU-MUSlCALE
hROEESSOR j. T.. SCHEEU resnecffi,IIx

Il informs the Musical Community Of Wash
lngton and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
TO attend Private Parties, Soriees Ne He has
made arrangements which insure him a constant
supply OF all the most fashionable European and
American music.
The Piano being the most fashionable ns,ru-
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 ali 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.
zS- Any additional instruments furnished i
desired Orders may be left his residence on l4tl
street, near F at the music stores of Mrs. Ander
son, Mr.. Davis and Hilbus 81 Hitz, or at the con
fectionery stores of Mr.. Gautier, Mr.. Miller, an,
Mr.. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec G-Gteod
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
MEDICAL COLLEGE

In Washington.-The Thirty-second 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
rcs 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 Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner Nj. d. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders NJ 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 clinical instructions are under
the same root.
The 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 is. 80. 500
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. ...... 10
Marriculating fee payable only once). ........ 5
Graduating expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of F and 14th sts.
Sep 2l-H ,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
DATENT GAS REGuLATOR.-The in

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 il will be found fully 25 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 fuctua-
tons of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place of the biuish 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 in OPP
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony TO its value. 1t has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, desrous 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 Gas Filter and Plumber,
South West corner of 9th and ID streets
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
Gsafatiunal.
oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution VIII open the Isl OF
October, and close the 29ih of Juns following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; 2, modern languages
8, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineralogy
and geology; 5, chemistry; ., medicines 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; ., mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric and bellies letires, and po-
iiticai economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and matera medica, and de-
Inonstratorship of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools at S25 each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 120 90
Room rent two occupying room, 50
each .......-...-.....- ......-... . w
tRents without the precinis, something
more)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sIf, SlU - w
Washing, say Sl0; fuel and light, say $50 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dissecting fee OF So.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

- 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 Coum.
ban College, it will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English Class
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion win 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 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
pariment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
viii be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College !;
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM Gun
ton Esq; l.. u. Gale M. d., Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor g. c. Jcwett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-T
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
Norem6cy ], 1853.
TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE

Norember /, 1853.
1T HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts, respectively OF their
quarterly pay. II 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 10 apply 10 one droH per
route from each contractor for the scb0ls amount
(deducting fines, collections &C., of his quarterly
pay; but il has been and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed TO allow any
number Of drafts, and for any amount not exceed
ngin The aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
tor. privilege conceded for accommodation (for
y was never anything morel has thus been made
70 embarrass materially the business Of this Office
forced upon II the settlement of the pyiuote ac-
counts oil contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with a quasi sanction OF
lied by the laws
II not unfrequently occurs too Tint This Office i
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuiueness Of the signatures In
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these draft. are
MADE 10 pass before their presentation. 4
~ IS therefore deemed proper TO give ,bis n,bI;c
notice 10 contractors and ali concerned IL, s.
ana alter the lst day of January 1854. bnt one
draft ior the pay upon each route per ouar,or Mi;
be payed, or filed for payment in this ofFca Th;s
draft should state upon its face et ii IL III, oDI,
one for me quarter and the roue both 10 be specj.
fed) on which IL is drawn; and the siono,,r. IL.
TO should be attested By the postmaster a. ~ NJ,
Diere may Be draa,i and one other ,,i,,,,,, o,,J
each assignment thereof should Be anested bv Ira
| tcttReSSsS.
WM. F. PHILLIPS.
Andifor ofthe Treasury for the
| NOV. 10. p. o Department.