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DEATH OF THE Rev. WILLIAM JAY.-The
Christian world, embracing all evangelical de.
nominations, will learn with regret the death of
this venerable and distinguished divine. The
event took place at Bath on Tuesday last, at
the advanced age Of S5. 1t would be out of
place to say one word regarding man who for
upwards of sixty years was so prominently be.
fore the religious public as apopular preacher,
and who, during half century, was one OF the
most eminent theological writers of the day.
Few ministers of the Gospel have been more
favored than he respecting the "paths OF
mercy /" through which Providence has led
them-but all have, in some shape or other,
more or less of the trials incident to this pro-
bationary state; and troubles often come in
form which would be least expected. Mr.. Jay,
we understand, was in the habit of dwelling,
with much feeling, in the society of his private
friends, on four circumstances in the course Of
his very long ministerial career, which caused
him great pain. The first was, that the rela-
tives of the Rev. Robert Hall did not ask him
to write memoir of that remarkable man,
considering how great had been their friend
ship for each other, and how intimate their ac-
quaintance during many years. The second
was Of similar nature-namely, that he had not
been asked to write the life of Rowland Hill, on
the death fthat eminent minister of the Gospel.
The third was, that in the Memoirs Of Han
nah Moore, who always evinced the warmest
friendship for him, was exceedingly intimate
with him, and regularly, when in Bath, attend
ed on his ministry, on the week day evenings
as well as Sunday, did not make any allu-
sions to him in her journals or letters published
after her death. The fourth and last circum-
stance which caused him much painful feeling.
was that of the Rev. Samuel Wilberforce, now
bishop of Oxford having inserted in the me-
mois of his father, the grea' and good William
Wilberforce, one or two letters, written in the
confidence of father to his family, in which
two or three expressions respecting Mr.
Jay, of a somewhat disparaging nature.
With regard to this last source of annoyance,
we understand that the lamented deceased has
inserted letter, in the Autobiography OF him
self--a work left quite ready for the press
which he received from Mr.. Wilberforce short
time before that excellent mans death, which
which will completely destroy the effect of
the others-for in it, Mr.. Wilberforce, after
speaking Of Mr.. Jay in terms of the warmest
admiration, says that in the prospect of the
closing scene, it was to him the source of the
greatest satisfaction to think that his name
would 60 down to posterity in conjunction with
that of Mr.. Jay, as having been for long series
of years most intimate and attached friends
We also understand that in the memoirs of Mr.
Jay, written by himself, will be communicated
much new and interesting information respect
ing Robert Hall, Rowland Hill, Hannah Moore,
and William Wilberforce, but especially the
two former.--Lo,adon AdUe,tiser.
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JONAS CHICKERING'S PIANOS.
UST RECEIVED, per barques MARYLAND

JONAS CHICKERING'S PIANOS.
Just RECEIVED, per barques Maryland
- and Nickerson, from Boston, and per transpor-
taton line from New York, a further supply of six
panos--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-estap,isnea and
worldrenowned factory Of Jonas Chickering, Bos-
ton, from the old and celebrated factory of Bacon
Il 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 $500 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
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.
New music received sem-weekly
BY the barque Sylph which sailed from Boston
on the Sth instant, will be received an additional
supply Of pianos. RICH'D. DAVIS.
Dec 2l-eo3t Music Store.
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now levelIed at him-one from each side Of the
house upon which, seeing his predicament,
and less afraid apparently Of the fire than Of
the fire-water, the monkey leaps at one bound
on the chimney top, and getting down into a
aue, held on by his fore-paws. He would
rather be singed than drink. He triumpAed,
and although his master kept him for twelve
years after that, lie necer could persuade the
monkey 10 taste another drop Of achishy.
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MATCHES! WATCHEsLJ.Y.sa savage.

wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensve assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
I. r. Cooper's Duplex, M j. Tobias & Cos. X.
& G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool &C., &c, varying in price from SO or
SiO0. Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, SO
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full jeweed English Gold Levers from 500 to sou
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
manship, warranted TO retain their points, tor ~
50 and 81. Pens without cases, 70 cents, sl oo,
81 and So Sent TO all parts OF the country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
nav tor SO septs Dec l7--lv
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rAJJTIER,S.-This Establishment is now

X AUTIER'S.-This Establishment is now
NJ in successful operation, and the proprietor
fatters himself that his visitors will be pleased in
every particular. The elegant and spacious sa-
loon on the first floor is designed for the use OF
ladies', and gentlemen when accompanied by la
dies. The Restaurant on the second floor to the
le is for the use Of gentlemen alone, to which the
particular attention Of members OF Congress and
others who room out is invited. Meals are served
at all hours prices low as the plainest houses,
and in style but rarely enjoyed elsewhere. Those
wishing TO give Private Parties, can be accommo-
dated on short notice in five rooms above the large
saloon furnished in a style Of unsurpassed mag
nfcence. (m) Dec 15-eodlw
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NEW STORE. An excellent stock Of
IN gents furnishing good, recently opened by
c. BIRGE, under Wilards Hotel, where he in
tends keeping every article called for in his line
among which may be found Leary's hats, caps,
shawis, robe de chambre shirts and collars, under
garments of every description silk and cotton UNI
6rellas, canes, gloves, hosiery, &c, &C.
Dec 6-6teodk lst
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TTNO BUILDERS.--Proposal for the erec-
IL tion 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 liz 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, 1888. JAM 5-1aw3wlStv
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CARD.
To tie Ladies of Washington, Georgefo,cn, ALer-
andrid. &c.

"ENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies', misses, and
Ill children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersgned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran IL
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 chdren's French
gater walking shoes, white and black satin gaters
slippers, &c, made to order by II. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia, Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as q 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
sa and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street. just above Corcoran & Riggs
Nov. o--iyeo. tm) Banking House
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DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

I Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital $500, 900.
David l.. Miller, president; John w. Horner, sec
retary This company has declared dividend of
25 per cent on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan-
tages, &c, will be furnished parties interested, and
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments. JAMES j. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Seldsn, Withers & Co.
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N1EW BOOKS.-The Old and the New ;
In or The Changes Of Thirty Years in the
East. BY VIM. Goodell.
Haps and Mshaps or, A Tour in Europe. BY
Grace Greenwood. For sale at
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE'S bookstore,
Jan Is 7th ST., near Odd Fellows hall.
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STATIONERY AND BLANK BOOKS.
TRAY & BALLANTYNE, Booksellers,
w 7th street. have just received aarge LOT ofsupe-
rior Cap and Letter Paper, al all prices, from 81 SO
TO So so per ream.
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 25 cents 10 ST. per gross.
Drawing books and cards, pencils and crayons.
Nonochromatic boards "
Visiting cards, &c.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
7th street. near Odd Fellows Hall.
Dec 3-tf (m)
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d EAL ESTATE AGENCY.-The Sui

ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.-The Sub
III scriber pays special attention to the sale and
purchase Of Real Estate in this city or its vicinity
Persons who wish to purchase or SELL will find il
TO their interest to call on him. He also, as here
tofore, will buy and sell Land Warrants or Scrip
negotiate loans, give prompt attention to the col
lection of debts, as well as the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or anv of the departments
Office over Selden, Withers & Co.'S bank, 10
whom he refers.
JAMES ]. MILLER.
Dac
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NOTICE.--The undersigned, grateful to
IN the public for the very ilattering patronage
hitherto bestowed upon him, takes this occasion
to return his Acknowledgements and at the same
time TO give notice that on the lst instant, he
socated with him Mr.. HoRATIo BEALL. The bus-
ness will in future b. conducted under the name
and style OF LUTz & BEALL.
F. A. LUTZ.
We have on hand and shall constantly keep
large and general assortment Of every article in
our line. such as saddles, harness, trunks whips,
robes &c all of which 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 IL BEALL.
Jan S-3t Next TO the National Hotel.
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HHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Pres
~ ents for Gentlemen.-Superior Dressing
Robes Of Silk, Cashmere, French Flannel, Mons
seline, French and English Prints, of rich and
beautiful styles, and of all prices, of my own
manufacture. A large assortment now on hand al
LANES Gcntlemen's Furnishing Store,
Pom. avenue, near Al street.
Dec 21-d2wif (Union and Star.>
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ONE HUNDRED BEVERAGEs.-The
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel Penn. Apenue
YNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
u ceived, direct from Havana the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend to all epcures, as being of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, (Londres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria
La India, Trabueos, Ell Delaite.
Consuelo, Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned avorte brands will be found:
Virginius Pride of Virginia, Ell Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwin's Patent, Koh-I l. Moor
The Koh-I-Noor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at $5 EACH or 37l 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 (m)
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TTNHE NEW YEAR.--Taylor & Maury's
stock, suitable for presents at the approach
ing season, consists of variety of goods in every
style Of elegance including bibles and prayers in
colored velvets, richly ornamented; portfolios, in
papier mache and leather; card baskets, boquet
holders, card cases, porte monnals, writing desks,
inkstands, cigar cases, statuettes, pencil cases,
satchels, &c, 10 which they invite attention.
Book and stationery store, near 9th street
Dec 21--2t
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MisftlIanfons.
Carriages.--rhe subscri-

IANNIAUESs CaFTIaSes.--Ihe 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 secondhand carriages, which
will be sold at very low prices
THOMAS YOUNG,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Al street
Dec 17-3md I'm,
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TOR RENT, Large and Commodious
II 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
inr handsome rent, and which will be included
in the arrangement for the whole premises. Being
IN the neghborhood of several hotels, and the De-
partments, they offer very fine stand for busi-
ness, &c. Appyto
HENRY M. NOURSE,
Attorney and Agent, corner of 18th and + SITS.
Jan 6-eod1w
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forgetfulness of Sophie, together with his disor-
derly life, deprived him at length OF her esteem,
and finally Of her affection.
Lamartiae's Constituent assembly,
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MisffIIaMf0as.
T,DwARD LYCErr. sen.. Book-Bmder,

TDWARD LYCETT, SeD., BOOk-BMder,
~ Potomac Hall, corner Of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, d. 9.
Every style Of book binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco Russia, or fancy colors,
calf.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcETr respectfully suggests TO his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records, little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental kenesses He takes this method to inform
his friends, and those desirous Of perpetuating per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inaid on the inside covers Of family
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.
Dec 13--3meod (m)
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HOLM 8. GALLAHER.

NEW JEW ELRY AT THE NEW
IN store.-H. Q. Hood has just received an adj
ditional stock Of fine Jeacelry and Watches, direct
from the manufacturers, together with variety
of Spectacies and other goods, which he is selling
at New York city prices, and from Is to 25 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
Large Spread Eagle Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Al and 9th streets.
N B. Watch repairing in all its branches, neat
executed, and with dispatch by
Jan 10--tf W. w. HOLLINGSWORTH.
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FENCING SCHOOL.

FENCING SCHOOL.
THEVALIER NIEDZIELSkI, late Major
~ in the Hungarian army instructs in all the
branches the healthy and gallant accomplish
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; IL lessons, S., in ad-
vance.
Near corner of Thirteenth ST. and Penn. av.
Dec l5-d3m* I'll st...
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GHILDREN'S and Infants Hats, Caps,
~ end Flats of all colors styles, qualities, and
prices, large and superior assortment now on
hand, cheap for cash, at LANES
Fashionable Hat and Cap Store,
Pennsylvania av., near 43 81.
Dec 3--d2wif
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NEW JEwELRY sTORE.--The sub

NEW JEWELRY STORE.--The sub
IN scriber would most respectfully inform the
citizens of Washington and vicinity, that he has
Just opened very choice and select assortment
of fine Gold Jewelry, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ty 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 as cheap as goods Of the same quail
ty can be purchased for in any other city in Amer
lea; so that purchasers can be supplied here as
well and as cheap 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.S All kinds of Watches carefully and neatly
W. W. .AoLLINGSWoRTH, Matchmaker.
Dec Sly (m)
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j. p. DICKINSON,
TTOR NEY AT LAW,

WASHINGTON, d. c..
(Late Eram,aer of Claims an The Peasion O6ce)
Will attend to any business entrusted his care
particularly TO Claims for Pensions Bounty Land,
Land Patents Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, q. 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 1870
10 1910, the original Of which Were burnt in lsl4.
]. p. d.
Dec 21-6meod