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cyELECY CIAssrOAL. and MatncmatIc,l

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y SoHoor---The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build.
ing il being 6ttcd up for its reception. Ail ~
AS the Preparatory Department of the Colun.
Bum College, viii contiuue 20 preserve the chsv-
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation OF = thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion viii commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of Jgns.
Terms: sf2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 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-
parmsnt
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendcnce of the Principal
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE 8. 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 Once and Pro
fessor G. @. Jrwett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepei-f
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NnToNAL MEDICAL CoLLEGE,

NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
In Washington--The Thiry-second Annual
Course OF Lectures win commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and coniinue until March.
FACULTY
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
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene. tae
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor of Mieroa
eopal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis ii. Steiner, M. d.. Professor Of Chcmis-
try and Pharmacy. @
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosec,or and De,
mopstrafor.
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 roof
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
sst session, tor the accommodation Of the
II, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee-
lures is. Observation-Disclosures $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrstor. ...... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once)........ S
Graduating expenses, ................... 25
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
0fRce and residence corner of F and i4th sts.
Sep 2l-tf
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HIsTo1x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
BY the Author OF the Republic OF tn,
United states, &C.

BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &C.
TvNHIS important work is now in press, the first
Il volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1884.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete lsi OF agents
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 TO 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 IT 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 to four, will be taken in part
pay, f not injured, their full cost 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily TO possess the
work The necessity Of accommodating the au.
thor, whose labors are incessant will appear oh.
vious to all without particular ex planaijon.
DAYTON 4 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, SO Washington St, Boston.
Mar l5--tfs
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MistfIIanfGns.
RIO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS I

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Reprcsentatiyes.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them 10 the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment Of the present session of Congress-, he
is perfectly Indifferent as TO 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 thehighest
order. sl II gsp Feb 2-tf
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CCorrs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1850 combination Of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features viii be a new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilancy Of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series Of original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights fthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about TO be
commenced II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve 6ne engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elliott undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, 10 also engaged 10 furnish bril-
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Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthineton and her Grandmother etc,
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these will be added original contributions and Sc
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wood, and other distinguished writer's the news
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms--Ons copy one year Sc two copies one
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twenty copies one year and one TO the sstter up
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Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia
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-An nLEXANDRiA nOARDING-sCHOOL

A LEXANDRiA BOARDING-SCHOOL
IN The Thirty-frst Annual Session Of this In
siiiution will commence 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 a
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
a good hhRary, large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa-
tory, with good telescope, iransit instrument,
Troughionr circle, &c; q meteorological obssrva
tory, and hemical laboratory, in which The ad-
vanced studrnfS are exercised in various chemi-
cal manipalaiiv,s and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &c, and every known facility for the ad-
vancement of the students in the different depart
ments of study. ".
The number of students is limited to about six
~; and in order 10 secure precision in their vsri-
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss of time from want
Of necessary assistance, moe experienced chers,
dncluding 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-
ciay devoted TO stuGy, but AT ak other times when
needed. In addition 10 these are the teacher Of
modern languages and the teacher Of drawins,
who give instruction TO classes at stated periods.
A full course Of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry 10 deliy-
cred TO all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying TO one of tbs subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY c. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER. @.'ll 5E
Alexandria, Va, 9th mo. 29tb, 1854.
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University or vIRGINIA.-r

III 4 M " ~ hsssss F~A<~s-- = hs
" next session Of this restitution will com.
mence the 1st Of October, and end the 10Th Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz: hlsR
l.. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
rslogy aud Geology; 8. Chemistry and Pharmacy
6. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obsiet.
RIGS, and Medical Jurisprudence; =. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, aud Political
Economy; o. Law Also, lectureship Of Special
Anatomy. Msieria Medica aud Therapeutics; and
n Demonstratorship Of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant Instructor and in the school OF law there
are two professors.
I The expenses exclusive Of clothing, books and
pocket money! are as follows
Tuition fees, say for three schools, eo5
each. ..................... SO OO
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants ate ndance, payable in
three instalments, in advance .... o
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying room, s. each. ......... s 90
Matricuation fee, and use Of Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin,
gent deposit, $40, ,............,., 05 90
Washing, say 30; fuel and lights, says20 20 90
s25e 90
Students Of medicine charged with four
tickets at S25 each. and dissecting fee OF 8.
The fee in the intermediate class OF Law il
500; in the Senior class, $40
80 90 s 8. MAUPIN.
Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman Of The Faculty.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Roadway, New
York, prefering 10 share large per cent. with bis
customers, rather than pay IL 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street. 10 raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three OF the largest and mosf celebrated Boston
manufactures; slso those Of several Of The best
New York makers, including the beautiful aud
much admired Horace Waters Panos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; az
fordng opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from SEQ TO
TO sl60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo-
deous and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postagc.
Sept 2l--d3m
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IANGToHJ % 91o.'S
PACKAGE s. LETTER

TNREASURE, PACKAGE s. LETTER
u Express, daily 10 and from Downieve and
the northern and southern mines, in connexon al
Marysyille with Adams & Co.'S, by every steamer
TO the Atlantic States and Europe, South America
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China.
Renewed facilities are now offered to the public
for transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters, at reduced prices, 10 all parts Of the world
at our principal Offices.
Bar, Billiards. Bar, Stoney Bar, Camptonvills, Rail
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BILLS OF EXCHANGE
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following banks:
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burn, Auburn Bank Of Attica. Buffalo; Rochester
City Bank, Rochester; G. Smith &c Co., Chicago
Alex. Mitchell. Fire and Marine Insurance Com
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A GESCY AT wAsHINGTo Mt

a GENC1 Al w AS H N NGTO N ITO
! "A 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
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir-
nation by Congress OF grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for properly 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
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Wees whether for commutstion, halfpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, ef soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
ngainst the State Of Virginia, as The United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages SUSTAINED in consequence OF
ihe action or conduct Of the government; and, I'm
deed any businc befoxe Congress orthc public of
ees which may require the aid Of an agent or atfor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the apount Of the claim and the extent
Mr.. y A. Ditkfns is known to most ofthose wlso
have bevn in Congress within the last few years,
OF who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
| His of6ce is on Fifteenth street, opposite to The
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
| An letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2s-1yd (m)
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.w-A CHEAP AND PLEAsANT

year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, ia ssd from
Aqua Creek, with dipnes iacladed, for 90 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no, better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily az
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
and back 70 Washington between tho hours Of 81
a. m. and 81 p, m,
Fare tor the round trip, including good dinner
on hoard, 81 only.
For further Information apply to Captain ID.
Pesk, on board, or TO
to GEORGE MATTINaLY
Agent Of tbs lire in Washington.
July 1S-d2m@
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

u 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 Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices. esf
No.4 Washington Place, Seventh street. Il
Nav N--3tif
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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. ~ ga
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.
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May A--3tif
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange9 for the
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
1 magnificent number, filed with superior
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store. I" ~ ilEti iNt ~
Tie great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
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Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
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TlisffiIGntGna
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
vTyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA(

GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
VyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
l OF the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the pnrpose is now
open for the reception Of the remains ofdeceased
persons. t#f
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which snch friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves. llatNs
The plan Of the incorporaiors is one Of equality
in regard to the lots, which will not be put up
pnbicly for sale, although they, usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable. aig.e ~ siufs3 @f
Until an oficeis established nthe city of Wash
ington, applications will be panctualy attended to
al the present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not 10 drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
- VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B, Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol Aug 27-3m