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and Garraway's, chiefly affecting the company
of assurers. His house soon became the resort
of the young bloods Of the day, when, if they
lost their money, they were repaid by o glance
from the goddess of the place. 1t was noticed
that the master of the house never lost, and
no doubt his current expenses were met by his
gambling gains. Soon came an alarming in
terruption to these recreations. Any one who
had possessed sufficient discrimination might
have recognised in the captain and his inamo-
rata the father and daughter of the suburbs Of
st. Giles. The same mock tragedy was again
reacted. The lady was seized with spasms at
the heart which seemed to convulse her frame;
and again the man was in the agony of despair.
Physicians were sent for in haste One only ar
rived in time to see her die; the rest, satisfied
that life had fed, took their fees and departed.
After sham funeral, the gallant captain
claimed and received from various under
writers, with whom he had assured the life Of
the lady, sums amounting to many thousands
A few days later mature-looking parsonage
appeared daily on the commercial walks Of
Liverpool in the character of a merchant
Deep in the mysteries of corn and cotton, q
constant attender at church, q subscriber to To-
cal charities, and giver of good dinners, he
soon became generally respected. The hospi-
talites of his house were gracefully dispensed
by o lady who passed as his niece, and for
time all went on smoothly. At length it be-
came whispered abroad that his speculations
were not successful as usual, and his own ad-
missions gave sanction to the whisper. It
soon became advisable to borrow money on the
property Of his niece. To do So they must in
sure their lives for about $4,000. This was
easy enough. Secrecy was necessary for the
sake of his credit, and under cover Of this he
effected ten different assurances for $4,000
each, in London and elsewhere. Again he had
the game in his hand again the lady fell sud-
denly i'll, and died Of convulsions. There was
no haste in forwarding the funeral the body
lay in state, and was visited by numerous
friends, who called to see the last of her. The
physician certified that she had died of com
plant he could scarcely name, and the grave
received coffin. The merchant retained his
position in Liverpool, and bore his sorrows with
dignity, scarcely alluding to the assurances that
were due, and affecting Indifference when they
were named. But he had selected his victims
with skill they were safe men, and he duly
received the money. From this period he
seemed to decline in health; change of air
was prescribed; and thus the desponding
father the gallant captain, and the respectable
merchant got clear off with his enormous
booty, chuckling at the success of his infamous
scheme. -
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JONAS CHICKERING'S PIANOS.
1UST RECEIVED, per barques Maryland

JONAS CHICK EHlNG'S PlANOS.
TUST RECEIVED, per barques Maryland
81 and Nickerson, from Boston, and per transport
taiion line from New York, a further supply ofsix
pianos These, with the pianos lately received,
form the largest and most elegant assortment ever
offered in this city. Magnificent Louis XIV. and
Central Pianos, from the long-estabshed and
world-renowned factory of Jonas Chickering, Bos-
ton, from the old and celebrated factory of Bacon
& Raven, New York, and from other approved
New York manufactures.
In this assortment every scale and style of pi-
amos may be found, at prices from 5000 to $500.
Persons desiring the celebrated Chickering's
pianos, will remember that the factory of Jonas
Chickering, Boston, which has been in existence
for more than thirty years, never supplies but one
dealer in each city, and that for years, the sub
scriber has had the sole privilege for this city.
This explanation is necessary, as another person
named Chickering has set up Piano Factory in
Boston.
The hundreds Of pianos sold by the subscriber
sufficiently attest the quality Of his instruments
and his moderate prices.
Secondhand pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
A large stock Of guitars, violins flutes, accorde-
ons, &C. e
New music received semi-weekly.
By the barque Sylph, which sailed from Boston
on the sth instant will be received an additional
supply Of pianos. RICHD. DAVIS,
Dec 21-eo3t Music Store
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NONCE.--The undersigned, grateful to
In the public for the very fattering patronage
hitherto bestowed upon him, takes this occasion
to return his Acknowledgements, and at the same
time to give notice that, the LIST instant, he
sociated with him Mr.. HoRATIo BEALI- The bust
ness will in future be conducted under the name
and style of LuTz IL BEALL.
F. A. LUTZ.
We have on hand and shall constantly keep a
large and general assortment of every article in
our line. such as saddles, harness, trunks whips,
robes, &c all of which we will be pleased TO show,
and every endeavor will be made to give entire
satisfaction TO all who may favor us with their
patronage. LUTZ & BEALL.
Jan S-3t Next to the National Hotel.
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LABoRs OF THE CoRAL.-The following con-
cludes an article in the September number OF
Blackwood's Magazine, on the zoophytes and
their silent yet immense ocean tolls
If we wish to form some conception of the
marvels which these zoophytes accomplish, we
have only to remember that the coral forma-
tons in the Pacific occupy an area of four or
Eve thousand miles in length, and then to i'm
agine what picture the ocean would exhibit
were it suddenly drained. We should walk
among huge mounds which had been cased
and capped with the stone these animals had
secreted. Prodigious cones would rise from
the ground, all towering to the samo altitude,
and rejecting the light of the sun from their
white SUBMITS with dazzling intensity. Here
and there we should come to huge platform,
once a large island, whose peaks as they sank
were clothed in coral, and then prolonged up
ward till they rose before us like the columns
of some huge temple which had been COM
menced by the Anakims of an antediluvian
world. If as Champollion has said, the edifces
Of ancient Egypt seem to have been designed
by men fifty feet high, here while wandering
among these strange monuments, we might
almost fancy that beings, hundreds of yards in
stature had been planting the pillars Of some
colossal city, which they never lived to COM
plete. But the builders, as we have seen, were
mere worms; the quarry from which they dug
their masonry was the limpid wave; and the
vast structures which have been calmly up
reared in the midst Of a tempestuous sea, are
the workmanship Of creatures which possess
neither bodily strength nor high animal in
stinct. That duties SO important should have
been designed to beings so lowly, is one Of the
finest moral facts science has unfolded. 1t is
the function Of the coral polyp, under the pre-
sent geological dispensation, to counteract the
distant volcano, and to repair in some degree,
the rayages Of the subterranean fires. Its task
is to fasten upon sinking island, and keep its
top on level with the sea-"
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PROSPECTUS Of the STETHOSCOPE
and VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAzErTK-This jour
nal is issued about the first Of each month. Each
number averages ga large octave pages, making
over $50 pages Of reading matter annually. Il is
devoted to Medical Science generally, Original
Articles and Constitutions from the profession
throughout the country, Reviews of the import
ant publications in this country and Europe, and
full record Of what is transpiring in the medical
world
No pains will be spared TO give digest and i'm
portant extracts from the European journals as
soon as they arrive in this country. Interesting
operations cliniqnes and occurring in public
institutions, as well as in private practice will be
reported. Also, the transactions Of tho medical
societies Of Virginia, and Of such others as will
furnish their proceedings. lsa VI
The tone Of the Stethoscope will remain un-
changed Il will support high ethics in medical
affairs, and give all its influence to the advance
ment Of scientific medicine above the popular
quackeries, heresies and humbugs ofthe day.
TERMs: Three dollars per annum, in Advance,
four dollars per annum, if paid at the end ofthe
year.
No subscription will be received for less than
one volume.
Volumes and II, bound or not, can be procured
at the Office Of this journal.
All communications to be addressed to the cdi-
tor and proprietor, Richmond, Va, post paid, or
they will not be taken from the Office.
Nov. 80 So s.s Eg
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STATIONERY AND BLANK BOOKS.
.TRAY & BALLANTYNE, Booksellers,
NJ Hh street, have just received aiarge lot ofsupe-
rior Cap and Letter Paper at all prices, from 81 SO
to 90 so per ream. 4aE
Adhesive envelopes, from 81 to So per thou
sand
Note paper Of all kinds, fancy envelopes, &c.
Blank books.
Ledgers, day-books, and journals, all sizes.
Copy books, fine assortment, plain and fancy
binding.
Memorandum diaries for 1854.
Superior gold pens.
Steel pens, from IS cents to 81 per gross.
Drawing books and cards, pencils and crayons.
Monochromatic boards.
Visiting cards, &c.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Dec 3tf ffn)
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39oks, Statisntrg, 1T.
noYs AND Girls MAGAZINE FOR

Id ls54,-Get the best! Let the Children de-
eide! Forresiers Boys and Girls Magazine for
1854 an illustrated monthly for the young. Edit
ed by Francis Forester esq, the best writer for
children in the country. One hundred beautiful
engravings during the year. To its matter the ed.
itor will impart increasing variety, interest, and
value. Il will embrace historical sketches, anec-
dotes of natural history brief spicy outlines of the
various Sciences biographies Of the childhood and
youth Of remarkable men and women, moral sto-
res, anecdotes, choice sayings, puzzles, &c, &c.
Also, series OF papers the Art Of Pencil Draic-
ing, illustrated with engravings.
Il is designed to make this magazine superior TO
any in the country--a pleasant companion to its
young readers, and reliable auxiliary TO the pa
rent in the work of home education. Terms, 81
per year. b5
Agents for the district,
3a GRAY 6 BALLANTYNE,
Jan Is 7th ST., near Odd Fellows hall.
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NEw EDITION OF JEFFERsON's
In Notes on the State of Virginia. illustrated
with map ,including the States OF Virginia, Mary
land, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Containing
notes and plates never before published.
Just received al TAYLOR & MAURYS
Jan l9-tf9 Af Bookstore, near 9th street :
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ID LAYING CARDS.--Taylor q Maury,s
Il stock Of English, American Playing Cards
will be found TO embrace every variety OF style,
both plain and ornamental is "A
Clubs hotels, and large consumers supplied by
the dozen at the lowest prices. r IN
Jan 20 Stationery Store near 9th street
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IL Company of Philadelphia Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital 5000, 900.
David L. Miller president; John w. Horner sec
retnry. This company has declared a dividend Of
23 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan-
iages, &c, will be furnished parties interested, and
such are earnestly requested to examine them be-
fore insurng. as few companies offer such induce
ments. JAMES J. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house Seldcn, Withers q Co.
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FENCING SCHOOL.

FENCING SCHOOL.
rHEVALIER NIEDZIELSKI late Major
" in the Hungarian army, instructs in all the
ment Of fencing, as taught in Europe and America,
and now the fashionable accomplishment of an
American gentleman, so conducive TO health,
graceful attitude, and defensive requirement.
Terms: Six lessons, So; 10 lessons, IS, in ad-
vance 4ts ~
Dec 15-d3m*
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MisfrIlaufgus.

CARRIAGES! Carriagcs.--The SubscrI-
" Der has on hand an extensive assortment OF
coaches, rockaways, barouches, and buggies OF
the newest and most splendid styles, which, for
workmanship and price he defes competition.
Persons requiring any articles in his line may
with confidence make purchases at his establish
ment, as he warrants every article Of his manufac
ture.
On hand, several second-hand carriages, which
THOMAS YOUNG,
Corner Pennsylvania svenue and Al street,
Dec 17-3md (ml
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G& GARD. t8#I5
To tho Ladies of Washington, Gsorgaosva, Aleu-
sE5 aH andria. $c. Ia,f,.
TTENRY WEIRMA MS ladies. miseoa. and

To fks Lddses o WdSHtHg.oH, Us0TgaOWH, HlesD-
ss andrfd. 5e. 44,,
TTENRY WEIRMAN'S ladfes, misses, and
III children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran 81
Riggs's Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and childrcn's French
eaiter walking shoes, white and black satin gaiters
slippers &c. made 10 order by H. Weirman, OF
Phiadciphia, of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Parisian styles. These CATERS
arc entirely different from what are generally
known as d slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction,
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
eali and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs's
Nov o--syee., (m, Banking House.
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NHUIIENS DINNEH AND SUPPER
N parties.-The attention of members Of Con.
gress and strangers is called 10 the advantages OF
this new establishments where dinner part;es of
any size can be accommodated in style OF ele-
gance found no where else, and at moderate
prices. There is a restaurant attached, conducted
in Partisan style. Dishes are furnished NJ an
hours, offering great inducements TO gentlemen 20
take their meals out; as, upon trial. they will find
il cheaper and better than regular board ~
G. GAUTIER,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th streets.
Jan 13--2aw3wif (m) 81 ,gEF
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J. r. DICKINSON,
ATT o n N EY AT LA w,

!" 7-1.s n "a w ASKiINUION, ID. .. 7-T1 N
Late Erdmsner Of Claims in ths Psxsioa QGcs,)
Will attend to any business entrusted TO his care
particularly to Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, u. S. Sen
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington
Hon. Jas. E. Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner Of Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 179G
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914
J. P. d.
Dec 21-6neod SlaE
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ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.--The Sub.

ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.--The Sub
III scriber pays special attention TO the sale and
purchase Of Real Estate in this city or ts vicinity
Persons who wish TO purchase or SELL will find il
TO their interest 10 call him. He Also as here
tofore, will buy and sell Land Warrants or Scrip
negotiate loans, give prompt attention 10 the col.
lection of debts, as well as the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or any Of the departments.
Office over Selden, Withers & Co.'S bank, 10
whom he refers.
-sis.. s.s JAMES J. MILLER.
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TTyO BUILDERS.--Proposal for the erec-
il ton ofthe Olin ~ Preston Institute at Blacks
burg, will be received until the first Saturday in
February next The building will be of bricks,
showing front of 1l2 feet and an elevation OF
80. Separate bids for the masonry and joiners'
work should be made.
For plan, specifications and particulars, apply to
DIR. Phillips, Blacksburg, Virginia.
BY order of the Trustees.
Dec. 80, 1853. Jan. 5-1aw3,vS,tw
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NEW JEwELRY THE NEW

NEW JEW ELRY AT THE NEW
IN store.-H. 0. Hood has just received an ad-
ditiona stock Of fine Jsscelry and Watches, direct
from the manufacturers, together with variety
Of Spectacles and other goods, which he 10 selling
at New York city prices, and from is to 20 per
cent. lower than goods of the same quality can
be purchased for elsewhere in this section Of
country and no mistake. Please call and ex-
anime his stock and prices, at the sign of the
Largs Spread Eagle, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Al and 9th streets.
N. B. Watch repairing in all its branches, neat
executed, ard with dispatch by
Jan 10-tf w. w. HOLLINGSWORTH.
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NEW BOOKS.-The Old and the New |:
IN or The Changes of Thirty Years in the
East. BY Vim. Goodell.
Q Haps and Mishaps or, A Tour In Europe. By
Grace Greenwood For sale at
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE'S bookstore,
Jan Is Hh st., near Odd Fellows hall.
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

and after Thursday, January lst
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeaby to the following arrange
ment:
train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at quarter
past O'Clock p. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at
quarter before a o'clock p. M.
A train from Culpepper G. II. to Alexandria and
intermediate points viii leave Culpepper C. H. at
u o'clock, A. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at l0}
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandra At II o'clock,
p M, arriving at Rapidan Station nj o'clock p.
M, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsville.
A daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads,
TUROIyGU TICKETS
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XXTATCHEs!wATCHEsi-J.Y Y. Savage,

wv No. % Fulton street, New York, has an ex.
tensve assortment Of fine Watches, consisting oi
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. J. Tobias & Co.'S, r.
& G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street
Liverpool &c, 6co, varying in price from SIS OF
$100. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, sos
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
falljewellcd English Gold Levers from $50 to $50
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, Of superior work
manshp, warranted 10 retain their points, for y,
50 and 81 Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 90
80 and 90 Sent TO all parts Of the country free OF
postage, Old pens rc-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents Dec lT-1v
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NEW JEwELRY sToREs--The sui

NEW JEwELRY sTORE.--The SUBJ.
In scriber would most respectfully inform tho
citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that he has
just opened very choice and select assortment
Of fine Gold Jewelry, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ity Of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Gold Chains, Seals, Keys, Gold and
Silver Thimbles, Gold Lockets, Pens, Pencils, &C.,
&c. All Of which he now offers for sale by the
single article cheap as goods Of the same quail
ty can be purchased for in any other city in Amer
well and as cheap as in any other city. Please
call at the store formerly occupied by Mr.. Steven
Eddy between Al and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue.
H. O. HOOD.
P. 8. All kinds of Watches carefully and neatly
W. W. AoLLINGswoRTH, wa.chmaker
Dec Sly lml
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shall apply to the Commis-

IN sioner of the General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip under the Act of Congress OF
August 31st, 1852, on Land Warrant, NO. 1897
issued from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb l2ih,
1853, to John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant Of the Virginia State Line, in the War
of the Revolution which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR.,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Nov 1E-oaSv3m
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NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel, Penn Apenue.
HyHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
IL ceived, drect from Havana, the following
choice brands Of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend to all epicures, as being Of the
most delicious flavor
Londres, Cabanas, Nondres) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, FL Dclaite.
Consueo, Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned favorite brands will be found
Virginus, Pride Of Virginia, Ell Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwins Patent, Koh-I-Noor.
The Koh-I-Noor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at SIS each, or 371 cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged TO be the most palatable tobacco ever
chewed.
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco Of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
Nov 17-3md (ml
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EOR RENT, Large and Commodious
dwelling house and stores, first door east OF
the corner Of fifteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, north side. There are two stores on the
premises, one Of which is now occupied, and pay
ing handsome rent, and which will be included
in the arrangement for the whole premises. Being
in the neighborhood Of several hotels and the De-
partments they offer very fine stand for bust
ness, &c. Applyto
HENRY M. NOURSE,
Attorney and Agent, corner of 18th and F sts.
Jan 6--eod1w
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INDIA RUBBER GOODs-We keep al
IL ways on hand a general assortment Of the
above goods, such as coats cloaks, cloths, piano
covers life preservers, and al goods made of this
material. WALL & STEVENS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 10-3m
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MistfIIaMegms.

EDWARD LYCETT, SEN, Book binder,
E Potomac Hall, corner OF Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarkes Drug store, Wash
ington, d. c.
5 Every style ofbook-bindng executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LYcKrr respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records, little has been taken 10 preserve pa
rental likenesses. He takes this method TO inform
his friends and those desrous Of perpetuating per-
bibles, presentation books, or keepsakes, speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended TO.
4 Dec 13-3meod (m)