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CCoTrs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1S5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be a and brilliant series Of orig
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
iutionp published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Conrter," will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy Of his previous produc-
tons. The first of a series of original novelettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley by Harrison W. Ainsworth, il about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. 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 se-
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cairvie, Lille Lilberne, 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 50 two copies one
year 50 four copies one year s5; nine copies one
/ year, and one 20 the getter up Of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
| Of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
| No III Chestnut St Philadephia
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GREAT ACCOMMODATION

Connection 6ettceen The Orange and Alexandria
Railroad from Washington.
A T the urgent solicitation Of a number OF per-
N sons, will, on and after Mondsy, July 3,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning 61 O'clock calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences Of persons who may leave their
order the night previous at P. w. Halls, near ID
ST., or at w. Lepreux's, corner Of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
the trouble and Inconvenience of changing some
three or four times, at uniform rate of charges.
Passage % cents; trunks 25 cents; no charge for
a valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri-
val Of the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead of every other line.
July elm HUGH LATHAM.
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OF VIRGINIA.

OF vIRGINIA.-The
next session Of this institution will CON-
mence the st of October, and end the 10th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
1. Ancient Languages; r. Modern Languages ;
3. Mathematics 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
raogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Phsrmscy;
6. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obsiet-
RIGS. and Medical Jurisprudence; 7. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law. Also, a lecture hip OF Special
Anatomy, Matera Medica and Therspe utics snd
a Demon stratorshp Of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each 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 ....,................ $40 W
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three iustaments, in advance 80. o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyins room, S. each......... s 90
Matricuation fee, and use Of Library
and public buildings, SIS; eontin-
gent deposit, $40. 25 90
Washing, saw 81 fuel and lights, say $40 30 90
s25s 90
Students OF medicine are charged with four
tickets 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 3i-eod2w Chairman of the Faculty.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED T(

~
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mchi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch frst-
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
lion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al 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 to
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 well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. ID. Perkins, Commander leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T
Phealt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. ssa .ss
One Of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 9
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundsys1 and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, ~
IA hours where the Lightning Express Train Will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leaY-
ing Buffalo. t.a ..s--G
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours. .a,a
Running time from Monroe to Chicago eight
hours. Total ihirty-six hours. 10
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 10 La Sale, aud there connect with llli
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago aud 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 10
St. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
ialo and Dunkrk connect with this line ai Toledo,
| forming the only dfect and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours 10 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 COM
petitors.
Passengers tiekeied through from New York
with privilege Of stopping Of any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad via Dunkifk, 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 aud Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
| freight, apply al the Compsuys Office, No. l93
| Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN 7. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNToN, Ticket Agent.
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|, GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

~ Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 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 con6r-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, OF while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hall-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; well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States;
all claims growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congressor public Of
fces whichmay requrethe aid of an agents or attor-
new His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
OF the service. hrt rt
Mr.. + A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have bovn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington. Ng tFt.
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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1IisfklIaMk9ms.
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, AND MANU-,
FACTURERS.
$BzO IN CASH PRIZES.

$3.50 IN CASH PRIZES.
VTOLUME TEN of the Scientific american
commences on the 10th OF September II Is
chiefly devoted TO the advancement OF the inter.
ests Of Mechanics. Inventors, Manufacturers and
Farmers, and is edited ty men practically skilled
in the arts and sciences. Probably no other Jour-
nal of the same character is so extensively circu.
lated, or so generally esteemed for its practical
ability Nearly all the valuable patents which
issue weekly from the Patent Office are illustrated
with engravings, and the claims of all the patents
are published regularly in its columns as they are
issued thus making il perfect scientific and me
chanical encyclopedia of information upon the sub
jects ofmechanica improvements chemistry, en-
gneerlng and the sciences generally. 1t is pub
ished weekly in quarto form suitable for binding,
and each volume contains four hundred and six
teen pages of reading matter, several hundred en-
cravings, with full and complete index. Its cir
culation on the last volume exceeded 23,OO0 copies
per week, and the practical receipts in one volume
worth TO any family much more than the sub
scription price.
The following cash prizes are offered by the pub
fishers for the fourteen largest lists Of subscribers
sent in by the 1st of January, 1855: 500 will be
given for the largest list; SIS for the second SOS
for the third $55 for the fourth $50 for the fifth;
S45 for the sixth $40 for the seventh S35 for the
eighth; $50 for the ninth S25 for the tenth; $40
for the eleventh; SIS for the twelfth $40 for the
thirteenth and SIS for the fourteenth. The cash
will be paid TO the order ofthe successful compe-
ttor Immediately after the first of January, 1883.
TERMS: One copy, one year, So; one copy, six
months, 81 five copies, six months, 81 ten copies
six months SS; ten copies, twelve months, SIS !;
fifteen copies twelve months, $22 twenty copies,
twelve months $2S in advance.
No number Of subscriptions above twenty can
be taken at less than ST. 40 each. Names can be
sent in at different times and from different post
offices.
Southern and western money taken for sub
scriptions.
Letters should be directed post paid, to MUM
& co. 12S Fulton-Street, N. Y.
Aug 16.*
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rEsss<ss.ss-=I excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 81 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 Aqua Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 81
a. m. and n p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, So only.
For further Information apply to Captain A d.
Peck, on board, or to -
GEORGE MATT1NGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
July lS-d2m*
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A LEXANDRIA BOARDING-sC SCHOOL


IN The Thirty-frst Annual Session of this In
stitution will commence on the Cd 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 good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughions circle, &c; meteorological observa
tory, and a chemical laboratory, in which the ad-
vanced Students are exercised in various chem-
cal manipulaiions and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &c, and every known facility for the ad-
vsncement the students in the different depart
meuts Of study.
The number Of students is limited 10 about six
ty; and in order to secure precision in their vari-
GUS siudies and to prevent loss Of time from want
of necessary assistance, fUe experienced teachers,
Gncluding the subscribersD 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-
ciaIly devoted to study but at all other times when
needed In addition 10 these are the teacher of
modern languages and The teacher of drawing,
who give instruction TO classes al stated periods.
A full course Of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred to all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying to one Of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY c. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. 29th, 1854.
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T.AKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
IL 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 bsndI
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,
7th street,
Opposite Selden 81 Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Stsrl
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III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings and for sale at SHILLrseToNs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tenber is one Of the best that has been issued.
Lesie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September
Godey's Lady's Book, Grahsm's Magazine and
Putnani's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
i ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at.
tention of Members of Congress- strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
my No. a Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav l4-3tif
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+ IME. LIME. LIME.-To pIasterer.

ME! LIME! IIME!-TO PIasterers
Il 4 and Bulders.-Wc have now on hand al
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention of plas-
terers to this superior article of Lime. II is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes it very
superior Article for pastering, white coating, and
hard finishing ts-,,
Give us call, and you shall be pleased.
S. J. SEELY & co.
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FEMALE EDUCATION.
TRS. n. w. VOTING. e. MISS ". TOW

M RS. X. w. YOUNG d MISS v. TOWN
Nl respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 18th 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-
ton. ftr b4 Vi
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 0 months $50
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon.. ..... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6-3tawtlSth
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

IN VIM. Ii. Stanford, Merchant Tailor Penn
,yvania avenue, north side, three doors west Of
Third street, has just opened large and hand
some assortment Of French and English goods for
gentlemen's wear, TO which he calls the attention
Of his friends and the public generally. They will
be made up TO order at the shortest notice. and in
the best and most fashionable style, and at the
very lowest possible price.
N. b. Always on hand general assortment Of
gentemen's furnishing goods.
Oct 5-2aw3wif
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY

III O. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
IL. Al and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers for sale the same, at wholesale retail, much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section Of country. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B. Special attention paid to the repairing 10
ne watches by w. w. Hollingsworth. Apr2
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID j. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR,
is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which he
invites the attention OF Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentlemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24---3tif -sH n gg II
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange0 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
Sep 21-f EMANUEL Il. HART.
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MisffII0Mk0ms.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA(

Il 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. l
The plan of the incorporators is one of equality
in regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an ofiices established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended TO
at the present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not TO drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. S. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Genwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,

Office National Hotel BuildinS' Penniyluanta
Apsnue, Warrington, d. G.
II EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remttances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of onequarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. Apr 6-2meod
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTEI
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!l
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Route from the Loscer
5n lNississipri.to the atlantic!
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURSi
~E- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock a. M anf
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. Louis) 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 to take the earliest morning trains going
east. sll ig f1-rs.taA u. ,ff f.fHt~rt a rvE
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the, Reindeer
at $50, p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday
cepted) at 8 p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest . =a alsf8 a
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, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavorly,
Danville, 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..
Ass- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
Wa 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.
+. HEATING, Supt G. az M. r. r. :