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QUARTERLY CHURcH JOURNAL.
TIME plan OF this Publication embraces extended re
l. yows OF important works, and discussions OF mpor-
subjects every department OF Literature ana mink
ing similar in form and manner OF those which make UP
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productions Of every current quarter WIN snort ofiea
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and facts in the literary and religious world, par
tcuahy in reference 10 the state and progress Of The
Church.
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possible every thing most important TO Just estimate OF
the character of the times and OF the intellectual and
moral movement OF society 10 promote the interests oil
good literature, sound thinking, religion, and Christian
order, In this general and spirit, 1t will be con.
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NEW GROCERY sToRE.-The 81

NEW GROCERY STORE.-The subscribers
having associated themselves together IN business,
under the firm and style Of CLEARY MADISON beg
leave TO the citizens of Washington and the
Public generally, that they have Just received from New
York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, well selected as
Of choice Groceries, which they open
ing, their Seventh street, nearly opposite 10
the Patriotic Bank which they respectfully ask the
tenton Of families and dealers generally at Wholesale
retail, viz.
55hhds,prime Sugars -,
do retailing Molassos
1000 lbs Family and Loaf Sugar
20 chests and half chests TEA Gunpowder, I'm
peral, Young Hyson, Hyson, and Poucbong,
superior quality, and late importation
81 bags Java, Rio, ST. Domingo and Havana
Coffee
3 do burnt Coffee
SO barrels Family Flour Doddrge and Rochester
half barrels Buckwheat Flour, (extra quality
rs choice Bacon Hams, District cured)
so Middlings and Shoulders do
WINES
| half pipe "Murdoch's" old l.. p Madeira
% quarter and half quarter casks Pale and Brown
Sherry, Tenerilfe, ST. LucaF f. Madeira,
and Sweet Malaga
! pipe superior old Port (genuinel
IL baskets Champagne, Anchor, Key, Orange,
and other brands
8 dozen "Medoc" Grape. juice, and other kinds
halfpipes French and Domestic Brandy, 'Hen-
messy" and other brands
barrels Apple Brandy
] pipe Holland Gin, strawberry"
5 barrels domestic do
hhds old Whiskey, of extra quality
10 bbls common do
. puncheons w. India and Jmnaca Spirits
] barrel pure old Irish Whiskey
10 boxes Sperm Candles
10 do Mould and Dipt
10 do Brown and Yellow Soap
3 do Patent Labor-saving do
10 do best Chewing and Plug Tobacco
10000 superior Havana Segnrs
40 dozen Brooms and Whsps, various qualities
3 casks Goshen Cheese
boxes Pine Apple do
dozen Painted Buckets
do Alicante and Manila Mats
IL do Tanned Sheep-skin do
55 whole, half and quarter boxes Bunch Rasins
/ cask fresh Rice
Together with general assortment Of
Spice, Mustard, Saltpetre, Alum, Copperas,
Race and Ground Ginger, Table Salt in boxes
Olives, Olive Oil, Chocolate Cocoa, Cocoa Paste,
Currants, Cranberries, Preserved Ginger,
Anchovies, Sardines, Capers, Pepper Sauce,
Marachino Macaroni Ncrmcelli, Fancy Soaps
Brushes, Backing, Bed Cords, l.. Lines, Coil
Rope, Sugar Boxes, Can Tubs, Demijons English
Walnuts, Filberts, Dates, &c. &c.
WIN. CLEARY,
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WINES, &C.

r. D. MORGAN & co. are now receiving in addition
J 10 their former stock Of old wines, amounting l5
600 bottles and perhaps the Oldest and best collection
be found in the United States, OtaTd, Dupuy IL Co.'S
Pale Brandy Of very high favor and very old; dark
coored Cognac from the house, with every variety
and brand OF Champagnes, Scotch Ale, London Porter,
and Double Brown Stout.
Gu, Madeira Wines, We import direct and will guar
any them TO be equal quality and flavor to any import
ed In the United States.
We have an Oldham Pale Sherry on hand, pronounced
by Judges 10 be delicate and as pure flavor OF the
grape as they have in this country.
All orders from Members OF Congress and strangers,
as we'll Ms our citizens will be punctually attended 10.
aud Pcnnsy lvania Avenue.
j. d. MORGAN s. co.
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CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS, JOURNALS.
" LAWS, AND DEBATES.-GEORGE TEN
PLEMAN has for sale al his Book and Stationary Store
opposite the General Post Office all the journals Of Con-
gfess, from l77l 10 1897 Gales and Ssa,ons American
State Papers in ~ folio vols, from the first the Pain
Congress inclusive, or from 1889 70 1923
The Regular Series Of documents in royal 70 vol.
umes, Published each Session. from the 18th toNthe
9TH Congress inclusive from 1923 10 1897 The Laws
Of Congress IN vols containing the Laws from the first
20 the I'D Congress inclusive from 1889 10 Al Of
March, 1888 the series made complete 10 the Ali Of
March, 1887 ~ tho pamphlet Laws OF the 23d and 2ih
Congress THIS is the edition used hy Congress and the
Public Offices
soy's Laws Of the United States, in vols from l7s9
TO fh Of March, 1897 The 4ih vol contains index
the four volumes.
The pamphlet Session Laws Of the United States
from the 81 10 the 24h ConTgess inclusive from l1g7
10 ls,l7. Any separate pamphlets he furnished
Gales and Seaon's Register OF Debates in Congress.
All Documents Foreign Relations; Finance Com
meree, and Nayigaiioni Internal Improvement Military
and Naval Affairs Indian Affairs Public Lands and on
Claims Of every description can be furnished separately
in sheets.
Also for sale above, large collection Of files Of
Newspapers published in Washington, and some OF the
principal cities IN the United States.
Aug. %. tf3
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REspoNSIRII.ITY FOR MoRs-

II our Legislature have still before them, in the
House Of Representatives, the bill heretofore noticed,
subjecting cities and towns pay the damages oeea-
stoned by mohs il may be well for the members to look
out for such expression OF public opinion concerning
ss may be transienty made The Baltimore Chronicle
thus quotes with appreciation the remarks OF the Gin
clnnau Gaxette.-CiRciHaati Gazette.
INDEMNITY.
A bill has been introduced into the Legislature OF
Ohio, by Mr. Foote, Of special committee, subeetlng
towns and cities TO the payment Of all damages lhdiyd
uals may Sustain by mobs within their precincts
The Cincinnati Gazette, in reference TO this ball, OBJ
that should rarely have mob for the destruc-
ton Of property in town or city, II every property
holder knew that he would have contribute, according
to his means, to pay for the property mob might de-
stroy II is very common to charge mob outrages upon
violent and uniformed But all experience de-
monstrates that mob violence is set foot Line times
out Of ten. by who keep out Of sight, or fancy them
selves acting safe from legal responsibility Lord
George Gordons behind the Make all such
sensible that the Of their te handed mischief may
be visited upon their pockets, and their right hands
will be strong to suppress all mob violence-not only
strong, but efectual-Mobs will never be allowed TO
set houses fire, where the property consumed must
be paid for by themselves and by the citizens, Who hrs
If not last, countenaneed the destruction"
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nEMoCRATIC REYIEW.

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EUROPEAN AGENCY.

THE undersigned intends leave Pittsburgh the
J. LIST day Of March next, and sail from New York on
the LIST day OF April nineteenth through every
part of England, Scotland, and ireland, a General
Agent for the purpose of attending such business
he may be DESTROYS of ransacng He intends return
TO Pittsburgh about the LIST of December, 1898.
The Agents and Friends of the subscriber and the pub.
lie, respectfully requested not to forward any docu
ments papers relating any claims business, until
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structions will be given
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ton, connected with the Agency may be obtained, by
post paid letters, addressed
JAMES STUART,
European Agent, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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TIE MADISONIAN.

THE M,DrsoSiAN is published Tri.weekly during ta'
sttngs Of Congress, and Seml-weckly during The r.
cess Tri-weeky on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satui'
days -,
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Thursday paper, carly Wednesday, and for the 81
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

DOCKS 10 be imported from London.-F, Taylor has
Id made arrangements by which he is enabled 10 import
from London any Books English foreign that are to
be found there upon advantageous terms pos
sessed by any house in this country
Any orders given TO him by the 25th of this month, will
be forwarded by the New York packet of the lst February
will be received here in May next.
Books or Stationary for any government Office be
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divduals low any house in the country posi-
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THE NEW YORK BOOK OF POETRY, l volume
i octave, beautifully printed, price one dollar.
The Philadelphia Book, or specimens in Poetry and
Prose OF Philadelphia Literature, lyolume, l2mo.
New England and her Institutions by one Of her sons
vol limo Of 27l pages handsomely printed. Price 62
cents Just received, for sale by
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LAKE ERiE.--The number of ships, briggs. &c. ma
vigaling the waters of Lake Erie, is 800, OF steam
boats AZ and Of canal boats 256. On board OF these
vessels s. l52 men are employed.
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PROPOSALS for publishing Second Edition Of the
l. MILITARY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, by
George Templeman. The first edition compiled by
Major Trueman Cross of the United States Army, and
published under the sanction Of the War Department in
1925 II contains the most important Of the resolutions
OF the old Congress, relating TO the Army, from l775 to
7s9the Constitution Of the United States, and all the
acts and resolutions OF Congress relating 10 the Army and
the Militia from 1880 to 1894
The second edition, proposed to be published, will
contain all the matter embraced in the FIRST carefully
vised together with all the laws and resolutions OF Con-
gress, bearing upon the Army Militia and Volunteers,
which have been enacted from 1924 down to the close of
the present session The corrections and additions will
be made by Major Cross, the original compiler
Officers Of the Army and M<ia, and Others who have
used the first edition Of this work. have testified to its
great usefulness.
In country like ours whore the authority Of the law is
paramount, the necessity Of such work is at all times
manifest; but it is especially at present when large
and mixed force Of regulars, volunteers, and militia ale
called into active service
The work will be froya octave size, and will be fur
nshed to subscribers at So so per copy bound in law
sheep.
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PRESIDENT,S MESSAGES.

TUST published and for sale by F. Taylor containing
j all the Inaugural, Annual Special and Farewell Adj
dresses and Messages Of all the Presidents Novem
Der, 1887, Veto Messages Proclamations, &c &C.
dec o.
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(tAREY on Wealth, Carey on Wages,
" President Wayland's Political Economy,
McCulock's Statistics of Great Britain,
McCuock's edition OF Adam Smiths Wealth Of Nations,
Condy Raguets I" Examiner" Q vols.
New editions OF Raymond's Political Economy,
Raes Political Economy; are just published and for sale
bv +. TAYLOR,
Along with many other Of the most valuable writers on
Political Economy Currency Finance Statistics, Inter-
national Law, Sc, forming the complete collection
of this class OF science be found in the United States
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S,AMUEL HEINECKE informs his friends and the
~ public, that he has taken four doors north Of
Doctor Guntons apothccay store ninth street. where
he will carry on his business. He feels confident from
his long experience in cutting all kinds Of garments that
general satisfaction will be given TO such may favor
him with their custom. sep % 3taw3w
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FRENCH LESSONS.

MON. ABADIE, pupil of the Normal school in Paris,
lNl has the honor 10 inform the Ladies and Gentlemen
in this city and vicinity that he continues TO give lessons
in his own native language at his rooms, in private
families or academies moderate price, which will be
reduced to those formed in classes, according TO the num-
Der. -
Evening school will be open from till 4 and from I'll
10 o'clock, y. NJ
Apply at DR.. Watkins of4 IL street and Penn
sylyanIa Avenue Fossetts, lately Mrs Letournos
opposite Gadsby's Hotel
Abadies French Grammar and Course Of French Lite
nature for sale in all the book stores in this city
dec 5-3aw3m
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MANUFACTURES AND MACHINERY OF
lN1 GREAT BRITAIN, by Babbage and Barlow in
sale BY f. TAYLOR, containing also, Treatise on the
Principles Of Manufactures. dec 5-3s
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MRS. PAGES BOARDING HOUSE, on Pennsyl-
lN1 vania Avenue, opposite the Centre Market. Per-
visiting Washington be comfortably entertained
by the day or week.
Oct. 5. TITO
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WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE.

yETONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE; Curiosities Of
wv Nature and Art Wonderful and Eccentric Charac
tiers Of every age and nation Anecdotes; Memoirs Mar
ratives Sc in one volume Of 440 closely printed
pages handsomely bound and illustrated with engrayings
Price 81 25 Is just received for sale by
jan IL r. TAYLOR.
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NEW COPYING PRESS-Upon an improved and
In simphfed pan patented, which cannot get out OF
oide and will produce perfect copies OF twenty different
letters, or writings of any kind in 30 seconds.
Is just received and may be examined at the Book
store Of +. TAYLOR,
ian III
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british DRAMA, IN two large octave volumes
- handsomely printed and well bound, with engravings
containing hundred and twelve of the best plays in
the English Language Price 81 So equivalent 10 abou
cents for each play, is for sale by
Ill + TAYLOR
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DoTAToES.-J d. MORGAN & Co have for sal;
at their grocery store, Varnum's Row. Pennsylvania
avenue, 1000 bushels Of the best quality Mercer potatoes
To families who eight or ten bushels they will be
sold low. nov 2S-3t
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MRS. WIRT's FLoRA's DICTIONARY,

MRS. WIRT'S FLORA'S DICTIONARY,
With beautifully colored engravngs, upwards of
hundred in number
THIS beautiful edition is this day received and for sale
i by p. TAYLOR, along with farther supply Of books
of Engnvngs illustrated Books Of various kinds Sou
venirs elegantly bound and ornamened editions Of avo
rite authors &c. for sale ut the lowest prices the
Wavery Circulating Library, Immediately east of Gads
bys Hotel. dec left
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HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR,

HISTORY OF THE LATE WAX,
COMPRISING minute account Of the various militia
~ ry and naval operations with many engraylngs One
volume Is just received and for sale by r TAYLOR or
for circulation among the subscribers TO the Wavery CIR
culating Library jan 10
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CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE.
MOSES POTTER,

46 South Charles St, Baltimore,
TTAS Just received and is opening, fire hundred
and forty packages OF the above description of goods,
adapted for the Southern and Western markets-Con-
stany on hand English, Iron Stone and Granite China,
suitable for extensive hotels and seamboatsa of which
will be sold favorable terms can be bought any
city in the Union.
Oct 10. tf22
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SPEECHES.

CPEECHES Of Mr.. Mason of Virginia, and Of Mr.. Lie.
- Lcgair of South Carolina, for sale at this Office
Dec 0-3t
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In addition to the poems OF the above named authors,
selections comprising the best productions Of than
four hundred other American writers, will be given the
work progresses
The American Pathology viii be published the first
Saturday Of every moath. Each number will contain
seyenytwo royal octave pages printed in the beau
u manner paper Of superior quality, and two
portraits on steel, with other illustrations.
Price, Five dollars per annum, payable in advance.
The first number viii be published in December.
Subscriptions received in New-York, by Wiley 4 Put
nam, lSl Broadway, and Grswold & Cambrelcng, llS
Fulton street All letters be addressed post paid, 10
RUFUS w. GRISWOLD,
Sec ~ Y, lat. Antiquarian Association
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.
PaIsrrp AND rugLlanED N RIenMoNp, ylRoIMA.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

T.w. WHITE, EDroa AND paorarron
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YoRK County, Pa. Sept 1, 1899
Dear Sir. have been informed Of your helping those
that were troubled with Deafness and have for fifteen
years past been less troubled with this affection;
and BY the information have Of your honor and good
sense put complete confidence ia sending money YOU
and expect not only an answer, but help also.
Ihave heretofore heard much about such you,
but never saw the person who had received any benefit
from your medical skill until Mr.. John Chandler, one Of
our neghbor, after using remedy has got his hearing
make bold in addressing you hopes that lmay receive
the help and get my hearing ALSO my neghhor
Chandler did
send Five dollars, and be pleased TO send theremedy
do for that sum, for poor OF nine and wish
yon would do well TO you have done 10 others.
Dotry your best, and make hear again. as and all
have such great faith in what have heard
aud seen.
Your friend and well wisher.
j. TlSSANY.
York County, Stale Of PeRnsyuania.
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NEW NOVELS
l< Gentleman Jack, Naval story,
PretenSon, by Miss Stckney,
The Old Commodore by the author Of Rattlin the
Refer,
Samuel Slick, one volume,
The Duke of Monmouth, by the author Of the "Col-
legians," and
The complete works of Charles Lamb, two volumes,
Are Just received and for sale by +. TAYLOR or for
circulation among the subscribers of the Waverly Ccu-
lang Library, Immediately cast of Gadsbys Hotel DIS
AT A MEETING of the Columbia Fire Company,
IA held on Tuesday the I'd January, 1888, the following
gentlemen elected officers OF that company for the
ensuing year:
JAMES ADAMS, President.
BENZ. +. Cuttings, Vice President.
WIN. w. STEWART, Secretary
SIMEON BAssETT, Treasurer.
WIN. r. TAFT, Captain of Engineers
SAMUEL ;. BRIGos Captain of the Hose.
SIMEON MATLocK, Captain of Property-men
jan IL
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HARD OF HEARING.

MIR PRINTER.--Whaieyer has tendency TO lessen
lVl the sum Of human misery ought 20 be published and
made known the distressed AND 10 the sick.Ertraef
from. Dr. Ffaaklias teorAs
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HoUsE-FURNIsHING WARE-RooMs.

HoUSE-FURNISfIlNG WARE-ROoMS.
DOTELEB & DOM, Pennsylvania Avenue, Sopfh
Id side l.2 street, nearly opposite he Attcnaem
have received their fall supply Of House Furnishing goods
comprising general assortment than they have had
any former period They have aimed from the com
mencement Of their business, collect at one place MI
the necessary articles Of housekeeping; and they are
happy say that they have succeeded in relieving many
persons from the labor of searching extended city for
such articles necessity required. Our stock is now
large and full cheap any former period to which
they would invite the attention Of their friends and the
pnblic generally.
They have a good assortment Of
Cabinet Ware and Chairs.
ALso-Of Fancy Goods,
Crockery and Glass Ware,
Looking Glasses,
Tin Iron, and Wood Ware.
Beds, Bedsteads, Mattresses, &c.
N. b. All articles purchased Of us will be sent home
BY careful porter TO any part oGthe city
dec l-3t