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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-02
MisfeIIank1ms.
rJ,o ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO col

j lect-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given a. June
coart, 10Th June | intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
ple and faithful discharge of my duties beretofore
| am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lec,ions from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, justified, will attend to the collec
tions of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid
Claims out of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity as agent, as may be
requested it, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TC

y 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 first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with 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 passengers and freight from New YORK 10
the Mississippi river Niagara, Captain Miller;
Empire Captain Mitchell Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those welknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, j. /
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 9
o'clock, p. m every day, Except Sundays and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
ID hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running tine from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total ihrty-sx hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO 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
nlar 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.
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line Of
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 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 iicketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats ai leisure, either by the
New York snd 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 ary further information, through tickets, or
| freight, apply AT the Companys Office, No. l9S
| Broadway corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 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,
Tor cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those OF several Oh the oesi
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 al,
fording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from 800 10
10 S160. Music aud 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.
Sept 2l--d3m
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

FVNHE next session OF THIS INSTITUTION will
j commence on the I'd Wednesday of October.
Oct 11th,) 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 Christisni-
ly and Natural Theology, viii be under the charge
of the Professor of Moral Philosophy. There is q
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 Of the students at the opening Of the session
is highly important
Further information may be obtained by sd-
dressing, postpaid, BENZ s. EwELL, or Judge
GEO. p SclARBUReH Williamsburg.
The following is a list Of the Faculty, viz
Benz s. EweIl, President and Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten, d. D., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral end Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan :. Smead, Ph. DR.. Professor OF Ian.
guages.
Henry Washington, Professor of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G. p, ,Scsrburgh, Professor of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of. Msthsms,ios
Aug le-ieowlSlswlo
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
The cheapest, most comfort lie, and expedi-
tious route TO the White sulphur springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.

The cheapest, most comfort lie, and expcdi-
tious route 10 the White sulphur springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot springs.
r1-r.Hssnsz1 ARRANGEMENTS having
- s2wx.sshss5g been made with the owners ofthe
new aud splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 10
run between Alexandra and Washington, dis
tance of six miles, in connexon with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads. the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l. 1854:
A train from Alexandria to Gordonsville, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at O'clock, a. M.
on the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsville at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad to Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton. e4
A train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and in9
lermediate stations, will leave Gordonsvle al
IL o'clock, on the arrival of the on the Vir-
gina Central road, arriving at Alexandria at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time 10 connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandria to Warrenton and, in
termedaie stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted) at o'clock, p. m, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock; p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily Sun
day excepted) at quarter before o'clock, a. m,
arriving at Alexandria at halfpast o'clock, a. m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL O'Clock.
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OF yIRCINIA.-The

~
~ next session OF this institution will COM
mence the lst Of October, and end the 29th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages !;
g. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine.
ralogy and Geology; s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
g. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet-
rics aud Medical Jurisprudence; y Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, aud Political
Economy 9. Law. Also, lectureship OF Special
Anatomy, Materia Medica and Therapeutics and
a Demonstraiorship 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 %
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable IN
three installments, in advance -. 0
Room.rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyins room. IS each,..,.. 90
Matriculation fee and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; coniin.
gent deposit sl0............... 25 90
Washing, say slO fuel and lights, say $40 30 90
s25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
TIC kets at SOS each, and dssectng fee OF 5.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
$50; in the Senior class, s75
S. MAUPIN,
Aug 31-eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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cELEcr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~
- ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Column
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
scter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classf-
cal. and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mneraogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment
special care and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. j. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ION, Esq. L. d. Gale, M. d. Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
lessor C. c. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep2l-tf
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re-, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

.kxssss.--I excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af.
forded by the regular trips of, the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO Aquia Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 81
a. M and n Pm,
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply to Captain d.
Peck, on board, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
1ulv 1S-domt
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4. cENCY AT wAsHINGroN.--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 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
tor 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, OF while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy widows, and
half-pay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, hafpay, OF
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as 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 the public of
fices whichmsy requrethe aid Of an agents aitor.
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 10 most ofthose who
have BEEN 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-lyd (m)
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber 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, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C. &c. &c.
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call
0. S. WHIT LESEY,
9TH street,
Opposite selden & withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
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miscellaneous.
TNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
j. the House of Representativcs.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experiences as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent 10 the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO P. b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. Feb 2-u
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

u j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
Il /. ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the at
rention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices
Ass- No. Washington Place, Seventh street,
Nav 14-3iif
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTED!

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
IHICAGO g. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from the L0tcer
Mississippi to the atlantic,
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURsl
IT, The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. M, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (ony 25 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the steamer
Winchester al y a. M, take the cars at. Alton at
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m, take the AT Alton Saturday
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points the Illinois river at and above Pekin
The trains of the g. and NJ railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danvile, Terre-Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
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.
ls- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had al the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, 81. Louis
VA 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.
T. HEATING SINH O. A. NJ R
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E'oR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in


IL 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 vet every
meritorous attraction can I'll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, II will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would acccde 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 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 TO secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known 10 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
42, Washington city, d. G.
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ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esle-
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 a general collecting bust
ness; he viii also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government Charges will be mode
sate Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
Hoa J. G. Dobbin, Sseret1ry of the Navy.
Hon. ]. Davis, Seeyetary Of War.
N. Calap, esq, President Of Tie Board of Com.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lar.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan 17-tf
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lIR. BUsHNELLs SCHOOL. IarH

INl street, between Z and G streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September The course Of in
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF NatuIa
and Moral Science, tsgether with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
cuars may be had at the school-room or at the
bookstores. Aug l1-eo4w
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III magnificent number filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHiLLISGToSs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tenber is one Of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, anG
Puinam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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S1lisfflIg
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TIyHEs BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

i of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains Of deceased
persons
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the incorporaiors is one of equality
in regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (allhough they usually bring a
premum,) making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ingtoh, applications will be punctually attended 10
at the present Office in the wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters requested not TO drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

M RS. X. w. YOUNG q MIS- Y. TOW
INl respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and X streets north
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number of
young ladies' who may desire to pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
tion.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical. Ii is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies'
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months $50
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and nstrumental..... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon..... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6-3tawtlSth