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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

FATAL AcKDENr-Ezel AAl Walton came to bis
death at Hishtstown in this county Thursday last
in the following manner-Ee WINS engaged In hauling
stalks from field to the harm, peach rack and had
with him the load boy whose name we did not learn
The wagon had springs, and wAyed from side TO side in
such that portion Of the stalks fell of, ana
with them four propged fork The boy then fell from
the lead in such that prong Of the fork ran
entirely through his hand, and Walton fell tho FORK
running through his heart. He disengaged the fork
walked TO the barn. laid down and died In about ten
n.isstes.-zrenten 0aFslte, Hog. u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

KEY WEST. oct2s-The sehr Brenda sid for Tampa on
the 18th Br schr Emulous Roberts, from Nassau
the 2Gth with passengers for this city.
The brig Tavanier and sohr Eliza Cstharne hsve
from EIork.
EDCARTOwN Nov S-Arr schrs George a. Ann, Farris.
Norfolk for Portland; Chesapeake, Spodord Nlork
Rockland; Hurd, Wood NYork for Portland II Perry,
Bullock do for Mt Vernon, Thomas do HAlIowe;
Myers Rhoadcs do for Bangor Ann Dennan Cetchet do
for Dix Island; Grin Cowl, Smith, do for Salem.
Pm 9th the vessels above reported remain port
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

sehr Howard for Boston from PhilAdephia, At 81
Delaware Breakwater 9th inst detained by the sickness
the steward.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

Steamships Pacific, Liverpool; Knoxville Savannah; Ma
rion, Charleston; jamestown. Norfolk. &c.
Wind during the day from ssE, and fresb with rain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

asked him how 1t happened that they 80 many
Of them came to M. and If he had not yet met auy
who had entered it with himl
He answered yes; his father and two ether rala-
tives bad come to him and welcomed him, aud then
told him TO 90 with the Others. and learn what he
could. He could not give his name, or the street
where he resided. Tlee was no medium present
through whom the abstract idea Of name could be
given.
Among those who spoke to me was female.
She was very cheerful and leasant, and from what
she sail II was manifest that he: thoughts in life
had been more for others than for herself. She
derstood more cesrly the condition in which she
iouDd nsssei, and had come with the others more
to aid them than eIsslf.
Bishcp Wainwright, through Mr.. j., uttered o
moss touching and impressive prayer.
Ana, ' tS,s ~ spoke TO me- the spirit Of
name was unknown 70 me, but mine was not un-
known TO him. He had already given some atten.
tion 10 the spiritual philosophy, ana had found in
mucn tnas was &c. consonant WITH his reason, with
ture, (snd that was not ttle for he was evidently
m educatfd man.
He bad been ON his way TO this country on bust
ness, and had In ended, while here, to call on me-
He said that his belief had been Of vast service TO
him. for il had not only robbed death of Its terrora
bu. IL bad enabled him, ON entering his new exist
ence to understand his position, and TO know where
meDt excitement, and confusion Of mind which had
% much disturbed others.
WHEN that large number Of persons had awak.
ened TO consciousness In the spirit world, and were
amazed ct the condition In which they found them.
selves, voice bad spoken to them, saying: The
gates Of death have been opened 10 you. Now lot
the gates Of eternal life be likewise opened to ye.
Go ye to earth again, and learn there how 70 enter
them y They had, accordingly, come TO earth, and
scattering in various directions, Lad sought the
ne3 iums on this continent. Hence Il was that 20
large ne mber were now with us ILL.
ne seis that could form no just conception OF
g erection in which they fouid themselves NJ
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J TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
I Z. 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 Veslings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared TO 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 10 purchase a stock of Clothing,
not inferior 10 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 citzens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point Of prices |;
and to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with 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. .Sl5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ........ $40 TO $50
Over-coats Of different styles, from. .$12 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaoons, from.o. SO Soto $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .,..... 50 so TO $40
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions. M
lie keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy artices-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c. f HF
Sole agent for the sale Of Scoit's Report of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 1i-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-22
MEDICAL CoLLEGE,

IN washington--The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor OF Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM p. Johnson, NJ. d., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. 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 III. Steiner, M. d., Professor Of Chemis
try and Pharmacy.
William H. 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
asst session, for the accommodation Of the
*, viii greatly extend the usefulness Of th,.
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for a full course Of lec-
lures is...... ....................S9 500
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... 5
Graduating expenses. ...........s........... 20
Admission 10 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 18th sts.
Sep 21-tf
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a LExANDRIA BOARDING-sCHoOL

8 N The Thiriy-frst Annual Session of this In
stitution will commence on the I'd Of the 10th
month, (Ociober) Besides the ordinary branches
of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there taught
the various branches Of Natural Science, and
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,
Troughtous circle, &c.; meteorological observaS
tory, and "a chemical Laboratory, in which the aa
vanced studtnts are exercised in various chemii
cal maupulaiions and the analysis of minerals,
soils, &C., aud, 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 var-
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss of time from want
Of necessary assistance, fUs 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-
cially devoted TO sucy, 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 10 classes at stated periods.
A full course Of Lectures on Natural Phoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliy-
cred 10 all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying 10 one Of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY @. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandria, Va, 9th mo. 10Th, 1854.
Sep Scott
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UNIVERSITY OF vIRGINIA.-The

III n
" next session Of this institution will COM
mence the Isl of October, and end the 18th Of
June following The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
l. Ancient Languages 2. Modern Languages; (;
3. Mathematics; a. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and Practice of Medicine, Obstet-
RIGS, and Medical jurisprudence; 7. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; g. Law. Also, lectureshp Of Special
Anatomy, Materia Medica and Therapeutics; and
a DemoRstratorship 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, sos
each. Observation-Disclosures. S75 90
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three installments, in advance -. O
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying a room, IS EACH. S 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. ................. 25 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and lights, says $50 30 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at SOS each, and dissecting fee of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class of Law is
500; in the Senior class, s75
Aug 3i--eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG VA.

THE next session OF this Institution Will
IL commence on the I'd Wednesday Of October,
Oct 1lthD 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 Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, will be under the charge
Of the Professor Of Moral Philosophy. There is
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense lor session varies from $3.50 10
$3.50. Fe smust be paid in advance. The pres
ence Of the students at the opening Of the session
10 highly important.
Further information may be obtained by al.
dressing, postpaid, BENZ. s. EwKLL, or Judge
Gro P SclARBuReH, Williamsburg.
The following is list Of the Faculty, viz:
Beni s. Ewel, President and Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science
Silas Totten, ID. d., Professor Of Bellies Leiires
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan j Smead, Ph. DR.. Professor OF Ian.
guages.
Henry Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge G. p. Scarburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj, Professor OF Mathematics
Aug 10 eowlSlawlO O----S-
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HI STORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES


e.er f Uhteu stntesy &cs r
rJNHIS important work is now in press, the frs,
Il volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication OF this work viii 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. pstl
That the author may have ample time 10 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 betors any
MORO are published.
The numbers viii 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 TO four, will be taken in part
pay II not injured their full cost 10 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 are incessant will appear OBJ.
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington St, Boston.
Mar t5--tfx
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ID 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-selected 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 will
enable him TO 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 call before you purchase else
where, and he viii convince You that you will
save your money by so doing A suit of othss
be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice. a s4 m
Superior Resdy-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 al much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District. so ~ 9
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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IisffIIanfOns.
rI,o ALLWHo HAVE CLAIMs no cor.

IL lect--l am again Collector In Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given a. June
court, 10Th June, intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pIe and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, justifed, will attend 10 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. AL communications must be. post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully anthenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection will col
lect, in my official capacity as agent, as may be
requested; IL as 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 I may be at to secure the debt
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent 12-lm s
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

N Caimants.--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
Iinues 10 undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He viii attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for-fhe public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor 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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
viees whether for commutafion, halfpay 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
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence ol
the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress public of
iEiceswhich may rcqurethe aid ofan agents atfor.
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service. n ilt1 .aa l.f s,,Ii u s.fi ~
Mr.. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have bcyn in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention nj
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 2c--1yd (m)
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
MILES DISTANCE SAVED T(

GIxTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
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,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan. A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
Pheatt Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
the Michigan Southern. Railroad Line Dock at
o'clock, p. m, every day, Except Sundays) and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
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. nas NH
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours Total thirty-six hours
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north Of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and 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 Buf-
faIo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line oil
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 q
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
petitors. :,
Passengers tckeied through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and rcsuming seats at leisure, either By the
New York and 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 any further information, through tickets, OF
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. lv3
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, to
JOHN f. PORTER, General Agent, or
-s LP DUNTON, Ticket Agent llftN
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CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
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Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
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Terms--One copy one year 50 two copies one
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Of asdssss Az ds,ss' ~ A. SCOTT. Publisher. 4
No. III Chestnut ST. PHILADELPHIA
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-22
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MeIodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
i'll Piano Forte dealer, 800 Broadway, New
York, preering TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers of
Wall street, 10 raise available means 10 enable him
20 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
McIodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Mclodeons OF the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al.
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices from $50 10
20 sl60. 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 factory prices Of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2i-d3m