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cELECr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

lNELECI CLhSShSAA huu NhathcnhtiCas
- ScHooI~-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
ban College, it will continue TO preserve the char
scter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 12th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $l2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
All a small additional charge, the students will
lie permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
pariment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $1a0 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col.J L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Cum
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep1l-tf
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OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
By the Author OF the Republic or the
United States, &C.

TTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume of which win be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication of this work will 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.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according TO 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 il will prove acceptable to all, viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume bgors 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 one to four, will be taken in part
paw not injured at their full cost TO 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
vous to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, SO Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tf#
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TC

- N
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie In connec
lion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunki;k, 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 to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO 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, l. L
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al y
O'Clock, p. m, every day, Except -Sundays,) and
run directs through to Monroe, without landing, IN
IA hours where the Lightning Express Train will
lie in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting al 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 llli-
nois River Line of STEAMBOATS,, or Express Tram
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 TO
ST Louis Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
Of the Mississippi Running time to Chicago, 80
hours; to 81. 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
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
petitors.
Passengers tcketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming 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, or
freight apply at the Companys Office, No. 1873
broadway corner OF Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

~ laimants--FRANClS AZ DlCklNS 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 to pre-
emptiom 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 TO lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
OF the United States; properly 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
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
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 orthe public Of
Rces which may require the aid of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins s known TO most ofthose who
have bcyn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
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-1yd (m)
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MisfeIIaasons.
vT,o ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

u lect.--l am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia. for two years from this day. My Official
bond, with ample security, was given at June
coart, 18th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pe and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore
| am induced to solicit a portion p the public col
leclions 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 fjusifed, 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. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authentl-
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; | will col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; if, an officer, Icharge legal fee only,
and which ifthe claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay ;4snd 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 l2-1m
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
pianos and MelOdeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
i'll Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, new
VorL nref.rnp TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharPers OF
Wall street TO raise available means to enable nm
10 stem the present tight times, oilers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons al q large discount from factory prices
for cash His assortment comprises Pianos rom
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those Of several OF he best
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 AZ,
fording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted Second
hand Pianos at great bargans-prlces from Soo 10
10 S160 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-
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free of postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO 4 MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Ronte from the Lover
Mississippi to the Atlantic,
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURsi
s~ The Steamer WINCHESTERle leaves
sEsaassnE the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. m, ane
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS 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 z, 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 cars 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 al Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn
The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavcry,
Danville, Terre-H -Haute, Pekn 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.
Ms- 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.
Ns- 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.
Z. KEATING, Supt c. 81 M. R. r.
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D w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,

I'D W. DIX w NANSs UHCISn0hb
under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged 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 as 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.
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he viii convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of G othss
can be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-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 at much less
price than work made TO order.
NJ B. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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E,oR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in


I the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son. or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can fill II.
With the alterations and Improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
men.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries of the members !;
the rent AL 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 the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits Every letter received will
be known to 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
80 the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, d. O.
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-~~ CHEAP AND PLEASANT

Ssssstsaz excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for So only.
To families and others desrous 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 10 Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours of 81
a. m. and q p m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply TO Captain A ID.
Peck, on board or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent of the line in Washington.
July lS--d2ms
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CCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
By his attorney CHAs. G. PAGE.

SNCOTIvS w EEkLn FAFERs--Ine pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo.
luton" published for ffly-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first Of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth s about TO, e
commenced. Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, 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 benson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, aud III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knfe-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, aud stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad etc, etc.
Terms--One copy one year So two copies one
year So four copies one year s.; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one to the gstter up
of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
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IEw BOOT AND SHOE STORE

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
In Samuel w. Taylor IL Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next to
Messrs. Geo, & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale of Ladies', Gentemen's, Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim Is TO be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
UJ-Arrangements have been made with The best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants Of those
who will favor us with CALL we hope 10 merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR 81 Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Au0 29--lw Nth
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FEMALE EDUCATION.
rps ID Wv vnJTNfs q. MICS ". tn,

M rs. Hs W. fUUNO ~ NiSS y. HUV -
lyl 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 dsci-
pine ofthe 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 modorn languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. 5000. charges
Painting in oil and water coors.....J
Sept 6-3tawtlSth
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
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.
.No.f, Washington Place, Seventh street.
May 24-3tif
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MisfelIankuns.
I,o SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

mo SENATOR'S AND MEMBEKs Ur
the House of Representatiyes.--A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience 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 10 do, either Tor
the press or Of any other description. Desirlng
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment Of the present session Of Congress, ne
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform and wlli
perform it upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed TO p. B. T., at Mrs. ward
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, W.i Ilee.
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order rep ~-u
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lyl street, between Z and @ streets, Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September. The course Of in
siruction embraces Ancient aHd Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Nstura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had al the school-room or at the
bookstores. Aug li-eo4w
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DARTCULAR NOTICE.--Our customers
u are respectfully informed that their bills are
now being drawn of, and will be presented 10
them by the first of January when ii is earnestly
hoped that all persons having sccounts with us
will come forward and settle them promptly in
cash or notes al short dates.
WALL ~ STEPHENS,
800 Pennsylvania avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
Dec 27--3t fkne
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECElVED.
~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfuly inform his customers and the public
generally that he has just received New Fail and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up al
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 oiier 10
those wishing to purchase stock OF Cothing
not inferior to any iii this city, and not made up az
the north as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
bv our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point OF prices
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
al ihe following low rates -
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
casslmere for the small sum OF. 3. .$lo
Dress and Frock Goats, from. 1855. $50 10 S2O
Over-coats of different styles, from.. Sl2 10 SO
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from .S3 90 10 $lO
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. .......$2 % to $l0
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artices-such gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of SCOTS Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept l4--f