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A RUDIMENTARY AND PRACTICAL

"A Treatise on Perspective for beginners, sim
pllhed for the use Of juvenile students and anna
teurs in architecture, painting, &C.; also adapted
Tor schools and private instructors, fourth edition.
revised and enlarged, by George Payne, artist ;
eghty-six illustrations, rs cents.
Rudiments of the Art of Building, in five Sec
tons, viz !. General principles of construction ;
2 Materials used in bnilding; 3. Strength Of ma
tcrlals; j. Use of materials; s. Working drawings,
specifications and estimates, illustrated with III
woodcn,s, by Edward Dobson, author of the Rail-
ways of Belgium &c.
Elements of Mechanism, calculating the scien-
tific principles Of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous spec-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity illustrated with 243 engrav-
ings, by I. Baker author of Railway Engineering
&c.
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF
K. FARNiAM, corner of 1lth street and Penn
sylvania avenue Nav
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for Inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES jour
NAL. by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business OF every description promptly at
tended to- Persons wishing for information rela
tive 10 patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, acnhom charge, either per-
sonally at his office, or by letter To those living
al distance, he would siate that all the needful
steps, necessary 10 secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-k
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UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

~ session OF this institution viii open the lst OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; d, natural philosophy m neralogy,
and geology; s. chemistry; 8, medici -e; Z, COM
parative anatomy physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric and bellies lettres and po-
ltical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship Oh
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorshp of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each assistant instructor; and in
the so-ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-mopey,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S25 each S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three ins,alments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, $S
each %
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40. ...................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dssecting fee of SIS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50; in
senior class, $75
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
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miscellaneous.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

~ - AuSsA utSu NCSOiu OI VIC
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED f. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS Il VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part et'dse United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
ProfuseIy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, my celts a uolHae
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps, or bills, al the risk of the publisher
The name of the post Office county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 be sent, should be
plainly acrtaea. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED II. BEACH
No. So Nassau street, New York City,
&s- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale Single, copies 10 cents each, 10 be had al
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

N EW SPRING GOODS.-P III. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanRs 10 Senators and members Of the House OF
Representatives. for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon MN the past winter, and respectfully solicts
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
generally, 10 his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment OF Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestngs, in great varieties. have M, in nv
previous season been well prepared 10 offer 10
the closest buyers such inducements 10 call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the exten,
and variety OF stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere All garments cut and made il H.
most approved style.
AZ j: Sole agent for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the District
Ready made Clothing Of superior quality or
my own make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S-tf
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BRANCH or sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. ia and 176 Pearl street, Nea0 York.
CSnTIvNG unNNg & Cn Uponnr-taro n

COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
now offering one of the largest and best se-
leced stocks the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet and folio
post; fiat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy mar
bic, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C.. with endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
1ith s. doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-lyE (m)
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OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
u al nf the limited Stafes.--T The dar ionad

Y y al OF the united StateS.-Ihe undersigned
having just published an octave edition of the
official decisions of the Attorneys General Of the
United States, expounding the Constitution, sub
sisting Treaties with foreign nations and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction TO the public
laws of the country in five volumes, averaging
$50 pages each, comprising all the decisions OF
that character made since the adoption of the
federal constitution, and prior to the 4th day OF
July, 1851, and 10 be confused up to the present
time. with synoptical notes and copious indices,
he respectfully announces his readiness 10 answer
orders for the work. and to forward the same by
express, or otherwise, 10 any part Of the United
States
Being the productions of distinguished jurists
and civilians fully authorized TO decide the var-
Gus questions of civil common, international,
constitutional, commercial, and municipal law,
which have arisen in the course of the admins
traon of the government, and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject of civil polity and
jurisdiction, it necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in importance to the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex-
plain They not only set forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles of the federal gov
ernment and the rules and regulations enforced
in its administration, but they also define the
powers and duties, and, in many instances, the
compensation of its civil and military officers
The subjects Of national sovereignty, neutrality.
extradition, &c, therein thoroughly discussed
and our revenue laws, land laws, patent laws
pension laws, &C., commented upon and ex-
planned. 1t is, therefore, believed that public
ministers, consuls governors of States, district
attorneys, marshals, collectors Of customs, sur
veyors of ports naval officers, receivers Of public
moneys, registers of land Offices, Indian agents,
officers of the army and navy, and, indeed, all
public men will find these volumes valuable ac-
QUESTION TO their libraries
The editions put up in the style of Howard's
Reports of Decisions of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price of three dollars per
volume.
Librarians of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives in Congress,
if the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject.
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne.
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rE,HE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

n JUST TcCeIVtu
Also, Life and Sayings of Mrs Partngton, and
Others Of the Family, edited by b. p. Shellaber,
the Boston Post
My Schools and Schoomasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author OF the
Footprints ofthe Creator &c.
Woman's Influence and Womans Mission.
The Ladys Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles and practice of Horsemanship for La
dies are thoroughly explained, 10 enable every
Lady 10 ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 1lth street and Penn. avenue.
Nav
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COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street,

" I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
portcrs and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety OF account books, paper fancy, and
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers of books for societies, writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, states, pencils chess
men, perforated board copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books time books, port
folios gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fcrs, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va
riety Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
Job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and l76 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
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WE ARE NOW RECEIVING, at

w our spendIdIy lighted store-rooms on 7th
street, doors above Pennsylvania avenue a
choice stock of rich Spring Dress Goods, embra-
eng al the novelties Of the season also spring
styles, Mantiets, Black Lace Shawls, and Scarls,
Pnnted Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shaws,
Embroideres, White Cambrics and Muslins Win
large stock of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted 10 the present season ali Of which will
be sold AT fair loW prices; and we invite mr.
chasers 10 call and examine our stock.
Efs~ Please observe that all articles sold a,
our establishment warranted 10 prove as rem.
resented
MAXWELL, SEARS & COLLEY,
7th ST, 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
AnrG
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
T,MBLEMs, DIVINE AND MORAL, BY

IL Francis Quarles Voices of the Day, by Rev.
John Cumming. Voices ofthe Night, by the same.
Apocayptic Sketches, by the same. Schoolboy
Days and Youthful Companions. Words ofJesus,
by the author OF Night Watches. Rainbow in the
North, by Miss Tucker. Sunrise in the Tropics
by the same. Powers Of the World to Come, by
DR.. Cheever. Barnes on Daniel, Job, and Isaiah
Vinet's Homiletics. The Coming Struggle, in pa
per; l2t cents Fine English Family and Pocket
Bibles. For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

DIANOS.-The subscriber has I'm store a
IL very handsome rosewood Piano, iron frame,
seven octaves, which for beauty of tone and
superiority Of finish cannot be surpassed by nny
instrument. Il will be disposed ofon accommoda.
ting terms.
Also, for rent, a very fns-toacd instrument,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
March 20-eod6m
ID USSIA AS 1T Is, BY COUNT DE GU

ID USSlA As III lS, BY COUNT DE GU
III rowski
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert
Rantoul, jr edited by Luther Hamilton
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs, in 2 vols.
THE CHURCH, in series of Discourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
OF Charles |. 10 the death of Cromwell, by M. G..
Guizot, translated by A. r. Scoble, in 9 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
of Nantes 10 our own days, by M. Charles Weiss,
Professor of History in the Lycee Bonapartc, in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum
ming, d. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum.
ming, d. d.
Just published and received at the bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
Apr 10 Corner of 11th St and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
EDWARD LYCETT, sen., Book Binder

TNDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book Binder,
IL Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh-street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
mgton, ID. G.
Every style of book-binding executed either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound
Mr. LYcETT respectfully suggests 10 his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records little care has been taken to preserve pa
rental bkenesses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desrous of perpetuatng per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be naid on the inside covers of fami-
ly bibles, presentation-books, keepsakes, speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindery or he
can be addressed by letter, whichw be promptly
attended 10.
Mar 13--meod m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

.sssaEsssaas.7. Railroad from Baltimore to ea&
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at T. NJ, and runs directly through to Wheeling
(3oO miles, in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or P. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. M. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles,) and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tion, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
At Wheeling the seven unrivaed Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form a daily conncxion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c, or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route to CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Companys excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsvie and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexon at Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen.
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right TO lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington 10
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, Sill; to Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adan,ed NJ
mariiy 10 the southern and western States oc rh,.
Union, including statistics of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly il
New Orleans, al 50 per annum, in advance
gsfs- few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 TO $50 pages !
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any OF the large cities or towns Sep Tiff
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

A ERICA AND THE EAHiERICAN FLAG,
"A by Commander Andrew H. Foote, u. S.
Navy, commanding United States brig Perry on
the coast of Africa
:, Alone, by Marion Harland, author Of Robert
Remer's Letters, Kate Harper, &c.
Cornne, or Italy, by Madame de Stael
. F1eld-Book for Railroad Engineers, containing
Formula for laying Curves, determining Frog
Angles, Levelng, calculating earth work &c,
together with Tables of Rad, Ordnates, Loga.
rithmc and Natural Sines,. Tangents, &C.. by
John B. Hench, A. NJ, Civil Engineer.
Just received, and for sale at the bookstore OF
r.. FARNHAM
May IL Corner Of l1th ST. and Pa nvenne
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

LNLLIOTS DEBATES AND MADISON
IL Papers.-The Debates in the several State
Conventions, on the adoption of the Federal Con-
sttution, as recommended by the general conven-
Journp of the Federal Convention, Luther Mar
tins Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opin-
ions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '9S-'99,
and other illustrations Of the Constitution in four
volumes, by
JONATHAN ELLIOT.
Published under the sanction Of Congress.
For sale in Washington, by the publishers,
TAYLOR & MAURY
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
For Cincinnati, Louisville, Iudianapohs, Colum
bus ZanesvfHe, Cieveland, Toledo,
Chicago and 81. Louis.
rTNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
IL points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A. M,
arrive in Wheeling in time TO connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsville 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad to Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago and Alton; thence by steamboat 25 miles
to ST. Louis. Leaving Washington at S, p. M,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid Z. UNION LINEn STEAMERS for Gin
cnnat and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg.
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville,
and indianapolis; also for GAINESVILLE and Column
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling.
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply 10 7. H. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
]. III. DONE,
Feb 7-tf Master Transportation
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
CCHooL BOOKS OF ALL THE KINDS

~ used in the District, blank books for compo-
sition pens, ink, states, and everything requisite
for the schoolroom, for sale at low prices, by
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

TXCELSIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS
III in Religion Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, ID. d., of London Price 81 so
per annum
Although nominaly young Mems Magazine,
il will be main effort OF the conductors 10 pro-
vide for young men that heathful stimulus and
the aids TO improvements, which many of them
now so anxious 10 secure.
The editor has secured the assistance Of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made TO render the work worthy the pat
ronsge and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
May 10 Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
AsPOCALYPTIC sKETCHEs.-Lec,

"A on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. D.; rs cents
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, bethe Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. D.; rs cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price, for sale al the bookstore Of
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Anr 10
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-
Il ted 10 Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly AT 12S Fulton street N. Y, (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum 81 Co.
Terms: - year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sep. 1T
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
MARBLE MANTLEs.-MarbIe works.

NM ARBLE EMANTLES.--MarbIe works.
lyl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased hia
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sils, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calclned plaster, 50 75 per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock and will endcavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST, bet. 18th and 13.a.
Oct, 9-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
.--..r4z-ss=z=s=zr, ARRANGEMENTS having

skssa s---As.iss been made with the owners Of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE to
run between Alexandria and Washington, dis
tance OF six miles, in connexon with the trains
on this road and the Washington road, the follow
ing schedule will take effect on and after Monday
May Sth 1854:
A train from Alexandra to Gordonsville and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
OF Duke and Henry streets, at u o'clock, a. M,
on the arrival ofthe Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board arriving at
Gordonsvile at quarter past IL o'clock, connect
ingat that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central road TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton.
traia from Gordonsville to Alexandria and in
termedate stations, will leave Goraonsville at
quarter before II o'clock, or on the arrival of the
cars the Virginia Central railroad arriving at
Alexandra at quarter before 3 O'clock, thus
allowing ample time TO connect with the train
leaving Washington city for the north and for
dinner on board the boat.
Il t,a.n from Alexandra to Warrenton and in
termedate stations, viii leave Alexandria daily
Sundays excepted at quarter after o'clock,
p. M, arriving at Warrenton at a quarter past
o'clock, p. m.
On Sundays will leave at u o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton TO Alexandra and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun
days exceped) at quarter past O'clock a. M,
arriving at Alexandria at 10 o'clock, a. m.
On Sunday will leave at quarter past l o'clock,
n