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raj and charitable visiting and administering comfort
to the sick and afflicted, long as she was aDie 10
travels children servants, friends relations, ana helgh
bors, will miss her much; will find they have lOsI one
whose place never be supplied. Some time during
the year le43 if we recoect Alright, she made puDc
profession Of religion, and at subsequent perie
within year or two, attached herself to the Metnoust
Episcopal Church, of which she remained CONSISTENT
and devoted member till her death Death Is abroad
in the land, We kBnW- not at what hour we may DC
summoned TO the bar of that God who gave, ana VINO
hath taken away; Blessed be his Holy name, et us
"trust in the Lord, and be reconcied that our loss IN
the death of this estimable lady is her eternal gam
What pleasant sight, to see large family whose ties
are strongly united even EARTH how much more glo-
rously happy win it be- to see the same meet tnet
piOus mother, at the judgment bar; and receive the
welcome 3laudit, "We done We good ana Iaithlu ser
wants eni into the Joy of your Lord" BE not qls-
consulate, but trust in the Lord and remember tlaV
'pO'''N' i'j'nc''On' dc - "''O '''' A FRIEND.
Richmond Christian Advocate will please copy.
Died, after short illness, in Allegheny County, Va,
on the 18th of January, Mrs HARRIET HOOK, aged ~
years
The deceased leaves husband, four small children
and many other relations to mourn this severe oereaVe
ment. Mrs Hook made profession OF religion some
fifteen months before her DEATH but having some doubts
as to the mode of Baptism she delayed connecting her.
self with the church Before her last Illness however
she had made up her mind to connect herself with the
Presbyterian Church. of which her husband Is mem
ber She adorned her Christian profession by consis-
tent life, and the affection of her friends by her
kindness ard cOnstancy Having cast the anchOrOf her
soul withia the vail she calmly encountered the dark
waves of &c Jordan of death, leaving to her deeply
afflicted relations the cOnsolng reflections that the bliss
Of heayeIt rGportoned to the sorrows and tolls of
EARTH an6 aat her freed spirit is doubtless now drink
inc at the pure river of life having bid adieu to earth
with the prayer.
Lord commit my babe to thee,
Accept the sacred trust;
Guide my children by thy watch,
And watch my sleeping dust.
A BEREAVED FRIEND.
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The Society of Colonial Williamsburg

have alluded to the character Of the
society which so long adorned this city in
the Colony and in the Commonwealth. 1t
was such as was almost unknown in any
other Colony and was rarely surpassed
elsewhere. Sir if we could raise by the
wand of the enchanter the social scenes which
were enacted more than eighty years ago in
this city, what vision of high bearing, of
gentle courtesy, of commanding intellect,
and of dazzling beauty, would charm the
rayished sight! The amiable BotetOurt,
destined to an early grave, is yet in yigor-
Gus health, and is holding one Of his gay
entertainments in yonder palace.-He had
recently received glad tidings from the
mother country, and had communicated
them to the Burgesses who had responded
to them in a spirit Of Cancellation and peace;
and every heart beat with JOY. You see him
as he stands, with smile on his face, at the
head Of his suit Of rooms, arrayed IN the
costume of his order, the arms of Britain
and the arms of Virginia drawn with all the
bonors of heraldic emblazonry, fondly en-
twined and suspended above him, and as he
extends to his guests the graduating hand.
His council, Burweu, Corbiu, BraXton,
Wormley, the younger Nelson, Page, the
patriarch Nelson il their midst, are stand.
inc beside him, and near him clad in their
robes, the President of the College, John
Camm, the successor of Blair in the Office
of Commissary, and, as such, member Of
the Council, celebrated for the zeal and
ability with which he had long upheld in
many a well-eOntested field the claims Of his
class, and his reverend associates Gwatkin
and Henley. who ere long to oppose the
scheme of an American Fpiscopate so
warmly cherished by their principal, and to
receive the formal thanks Of the House of
Burgesses for their wisdom and courage.
You see approach the elegant Pendleton,
vet untouched by time, alike the pride Of
the bar; the light of the senate, and the
grace Of the social sphere, and you mark
the impression which he makes as he sa-
lutes his noble host. You hear the cry of
.sThe Speaker-The Speaker, and you
behold, bending low as he makes his obei-
sance, the stately form Of Peyton Randolph,
his oueenly wife, who was ere long to weep
in distant city at the bedside of her dying
husband, and to pay in this hall the last sad
tribute at his grave, resting on his arm;
while the grave treasurer, Robert Carter
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OBITUARY.

Died at ''Wood-Hill, her residence, in the County
of Lunenburg on Tuesday the 9Th January, Mrs.
FRANCES T. HATcHETr, being sixty years of age on
that day.
The deceased had fingered for many months, with a
Pulmonary affection, which she bore with Christian
submission never murmuring at the affective dispense
tons of Providence The object of this obituary is
not only to tender our heartfelt Sympathies to the i'm
mediate members of this disconsolate and bereaved
family the numerous absent relations and friends, but
to beseech them to remember that this is not our home
We are but pilgrims, ouneyng rapidly to the Judg-
ment of that Bar from which there can be no appeal
Judgment involving our eternal happiness or woe Our
soiourn here on earth at least is but span In very
short time; The places that now know us, will know
us no more forever" Then why should we not initiate
the example of the deceased and endeavor to do
have every reason to believe she did, ay up treasures
in heaven where neither moth rust doth corrupt,
and where thieves do not break through steal" She
YVES woman of a high order of intellect, pleasant and
agreeable in conversation, many will remember who
have enjoyed her WbOunded inequalities; a mother,
kind afectonate and devoted; mistress, humane, and
indulgent, almost to fault to her servants friend
warm aud unwovering seeming to derive pleasure
from comforting than receiving favor neighbor, hbe
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DOMESTIC ITEMS.

Rev. Archibald P Cobb was installed pastor of the
South Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, Dec. 23 1850
Thepastoral relation has been dssovedbet Rev.
John Miller and the West Arch Street Church, Phila
delpha, at his request, Dec. 9th, 1855.
Post Office addresses Changed.
Rev W. H. Crane from cambridge, Ga to Talahas-
Rev. j. NJ Henry, from washington, D. c., to Pitt
sylyauia Court House, Va.
Rev. Robert Mccoy, from Henderson, Texas, TO Post
Oak, Bexar county, Texas.
Rev. H. NJ. Bittenger from Egypt, to Indian Creek,
Va. az
Rev. Samuel Hodge from Abingdon Va, to ns
Rev. Thomas Martin from Morgantowu, Va, 'toePes
tersburg, Ind
The four celebrated Paintings of Cole, representing
the voyage of ife, have been recently sold at lion
in New York The purchaser was Rev. Mr.. ett,
Principal of the Springer Institute. These ps&Qres
now adorn the chapel walls of that school The sstS
been engraved by Smile, and will be furnished TO sub
scribers.
Hcstern THeologioal Seminary.-Thec Ommodioas and
elegant new chapel of this Seminary was opened on
the 10th inSt with appropriate exercises Interesting
addresses delivered by Rev Drs. Elliot, Swift and
Murray of Eizabetht0wn.
Commodore Charles Norris senior retained officer
of the United States Navy, died at his residence in
Washington, of Inflammation of the lungs, in the I'D
year OF MS age.
The Dutch Reformed Church of Harlem, n Y, pre-
sented their pastor, Rev j. s. Lord with purse well
filed with gold on New Years day.
The Southern Quarterly Review, is about to be re-
moved from Baltimore to Columbia, Messrs Britton 81
Co.. of the Times having purchased the largest interest
of the publication. distinguished and able gentle
man, it is said, will take the editorial charge
The Number of Students in the Seminary at Prince
ton, is 102.
Listen to This.-A writer in u Western paper endea-
vorng to urge his church up to duty in a certain
matter says: The whole energy of the Methodist body
has worked through their Book organization from the
fir t. it has been kind of denominatOnal mint and bank
to them it has been the great instrument Of their sue
cess in this country"
First Church, NeU Orlcans-This important church
surely has learned the grace of giving beyond most
Others if we may judge from the salary they offer for
pastors services We understand that they have made
Overtures to the Rev. Dr. n L. Rice of ST. Louis, Mis-
souri,, with the promise of thousand dollars saa-
~, if he will HecOme their pastor.
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All is Vanity.

The following is from the diary of the
late Amos Lawrence:
81 have been extensively engaged in
business during the last two years, and
have added much to my worldly possess
sions; but have come to the same conclu-
sions in regard to them that l did in 1918.
| feel distressed in mind that the resolu-
tions then made have not been more eftec-
tual in keeping me from this orereagagedaess
in business. Property acquired
at such sacrifices as | have been obliged to
make the past year, costs more than its
worth, and the anxiety Of protecting it is
the extreme Of folly"
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NORTH CAROLINA.

Rev. Joseph Goodman, of the North Carolina Con-
ference NJ Z. Church, died at his residence in Halifax
ON the 18th ult.
The Fayetteville o. CO. Observer, of the oath ult.
SAYS: Ten shares of Cape Fear Bank Stock were sold
in this place on Monday last at Sl2l per share.
Acccpted-The Rev. VIM. H. Christian, recently Of
the Warrenton o.. c. Female Seminary, and formerly
of Fredericksburg, has accepted the Presidency Of the
Raleigh N. CO. Female Seminary.
Rev. Samuel Williamson, d. D., former President Of
Davidson College, N. c., has accepted call to the
church in Washington, Arkansas.
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OELECT SCHOOL.-R. H. GRAVES, Principal -
y This School, located in Granville county, n. c.,
about nine miles South of GAINESVILLE Va, and ten
miles southwest of Lynesville Depot, will be opened
the 18th of January 1856. The location has been
lected with reference to healthfness, and the high
tone of social moral and religious influence in the
munity. Board will be furnished in families of the
highest responsibility. The price board and tuition
for session of 20 weeks, is 75, payable in advance
The number of pupils limited
The Principal having been engaged in teaching DUR
ing the last nineteen years Of his e and for the most
part in connection with some of the first institutions IN
the State, isof course known to extent in most
sections of the State. Circulars however containing
references and other particulars may be obtained by
application 70 the Principal at Brownsville p o. Gran
vile Co. N e. nov 1-l2t
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A CLASSICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL will
n be opened the LIST day of March, in the city Of
Richmond Its object will be the preparation Of youth
for the intermediate and senior classes at the University
FortestimoniasOfh success and ability instruc
tor he is permitted to refer to Dr. S. Maupin, chairman
of the Faculty, DR.. VIM. H. McGufey, Pr Mo. Philosi
DR.. Gessner Harrison, Pr. An. Lang, University Of
Virginia; Rev. VIM. S. White d. D., Lexington: Rev.
NJ. D. HOge, d. D., Rev. I. V. Moore D. D., Richmond;
and the Trustees of the Richmond Academy.
The fees will be: For Ancient Languages and Mathe-
matcs per session. $50, for the short term, from
March to July, 500 Sc.
English branches will not be neglected
The French Language viii be taught by an e1pe-
rienced and accomplished French gentleman, at the or
binary fee of $50 per session, or so per term.
Fees payable at the commencement of each term.
ia slim CHARLES, B. SHAW.
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rNRY THE PIANO FIRST "A proposition is now
| made by E. P. NASH to select PIANOS for Gus
TONER'S and allow them to test their qualities before
paving for Them Better evidence cannot be given OF
The estimation in which we hold our Pianos
We keep about FORTY PIANOS of various patterns
on hand 10 select from, which bought exclusively
for cash from four of the largest manufacturers in n
York which were conceded at the Paris Worlds Fair,
to be the best We have sold about fifteen hundred of
Them which have given full satisfaction.
E. p NASH, Piano Forte Dealer,
80 Sycamore street. corner of Bank
feb2 Petersburg, Va.
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TTNION THEOLOGICAL SENlINARY.-A STEW
~ ARD wANTED.-The Directors at the next meet
ing lin May will probably employ gentleman to take
charge of the new purchase-the house and lot occu-
pied by Thos r. Marshall, Esq-with view of open
ing a Boarding House and Hotel. The tenant will be
SUPERINTENDENT of Public Buildings, and have other
duties assigned him by the Board The position will
be desirable one Ilampden Sidney College and the
College Church are in tSe immediate vicinity the Semi
nary is located at convenient distance from Richmond
and is ayoraby situated with reference tOhealth and
Christian associations.
The Directors win, of course, require satisfactory
testimonials of the character of applicants, and with
reference especially totheir efficiency fidelity and abi-
ty, to comply ,cih tho contract Of the tenant Nth the
board 1t is to be hoped, that ministers, and other
friends of the Seminary viii feel interest enoughin this
appointment. (rery important to the IastitioR to give
the Board all the aid they can, in the selection of sui
1t proper to add, that this card isnot pubshedby
direction of the Board but our own responsibility
We will give conformation, byleter tOapplcants
if desired. Our address is "FARMyILLE, Va
T. N. WATKINS, Treasurer.
s, c. c. READ, Secretary.
Januaru 5th 1856.
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ELECTION OF A PROFESSOR OF MATHE-
IL MATICS.-Hampden Sidney CoHege.-The Board
of Trustees of Hampden Sidney College will meet
purpose of electng a Professor of Mathematics.
Any communications on the subject should be ad
dressed, at early date, to the chairman, or some
oher member Of the committee, appointed by the
Board. l.. w. GREEN, chairman,
Hampden Sidney, Va.
JOHN S. THORNTON Farmyille.
CAPT. THOS. Z. PERKINSON do.
r. G. ANDERSON Prince Edward C. H.
Members Of the Committee.
THE Wing and Enquirer, Richmond; Presbyterian.
Philadelphia New York Observer; and National Intel
lgelcer, Washington City; will please to insert weekly
for three months and send their bills to Capt Thomas
L. Parkinson, Farmville, Va. ia 123m
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MARRIED,

Tuesday evening, the 22d, by the Rev. B. Glider
sleeve, Mr.. n B. LADD, to Miss MARY c. FNNEY,
daughter of the late Mr. f. Finney all of this city.
On the 10Th of January, in the city of Tuscaloosa,
by the Rev Mr.. White, the Rev. w. II. SINGLETARY,
to Miss r. NJ. THOMSON.
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A GOOD TEACHER.-One of the editors of this
n paper is acquainted with young Lady who is qua
lifted to give instruction in Music, in the ordinary
branches of English, and in Mathematics, to the extent
of a college course, if required
She not only reads French, but speaks it fuenty,
with correct accent.
Parents or Principals of schools, who wish the aid of
such Teacher, and who are willing to give good
salary, may address line to "The Central Presbyte-
rian." ia 1876
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S0Ddsi Suit I'm Eouitu.
PRESBYTERLAL CRITIC, &C., &c. !,

PRESBYTERLAL CRITIC, &c, &c. 30
ME are prepared to furnish the LIST volume of the
w Presbyterial Critic, price 81 25 to 81 so, accord
ing to binding postage 20 cents at contains says
the publisher, "mosty, papers subjects of perma-
nent interest relating to the order and policy of the
Presbyterian church, by Drs. Robert j. Breckenridge
and Dabney and Rev. Messrs Peck, Vaughan, Rufner,
Robinson and others.
We receive subscriptions for Msrry's Museum and
the Mothers Magazine price 81 EACH for the PresJy
tcan 81 So and for other leading religious and literary
Journals We furnish the Visitor, Penny Gazette, Ame-
ricaH Messenger, Chids Paper, and other Sunday
school papers to Sabbath schools individuals in the
city, in quantities, at uniform rate of l24c per year,
which is near theiraverage cost to Where school
takes only the Child's Paper, (Which costs us much
less than the others) furnish it at lie when so
pies are taken, and lOc when 100 are taken.
PRICE 81 CARDOZO,
Booksellers and StatiOners,
Depository Bible Society of Virginia.
a26 opposite Am. Hotel Richmond.
,-9s Donations to the American Board subscrip
tons to the Missionary Herald and Journal of Missions
are received by u.s.
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SCHOOLS.

OCHOOL AT GORDONSVILLE.--TEA
y Dclarare Kemper Mathematics and Civil Engineer
ing H. Chapman White, Ancient Languages d. R0de'
Nassie, Modern Languages and the English branches
This school is designed to afford thorough prepare
ton for the highest classes of the University for the
business of life The textbooks used for the most
part those in the University. superior set Of
instruments has been provided for the use OF the class
of Civil Engineering, and the facilities for practical as
well theoretical instruction in that branch, are it is
believed unsurpassed by any institution of the same
grade in the State.
The sessions commence on the 18th September; but
students may enter at any time.
TERMs-FOr board and tuition, (including every
thing except ghts) 1920, for the whole session,
half in advance.
For further particulars see printed catalogues.
Address VIM S, KEMPER,
ian 26-1y GordOnsville, Va.
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CLASSICAL SCHOOL.-On Monday the LIST of Fee
y bruary 1885, the subscriber will open select Gas
steal, Mathematical and English School, at his house in
Amelia county, three miles from the Court House.
The session will end on the lst of July few board
ers can be accommodated.
For terms, &C., address the subscriber at Amelia
Court House.
References Rev. Drs HOge and Moore Richmond,
and Rev. L. W. Green, D. D., Hampden Sidney College.
ia 26-4t REV. HENRY SNYDER.
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u p. NAsH's STOCK OF PIANOS NOW ON
u, HAND.
One Louis 14th pattern full octaves double front,
with richly carved scroll legs and mouldngs.
One large octaves, heavy carved mouldings and leg
caps, and sliding desk.
One large octayes beautiful carved front ornaments
and sliding desk
One large octaves, round corners, fancy desk and
candleStands
One large 63 octaves, round corners double fronts,
Ornamented tablet.
One large 81 Octaves round corners, carved tablet
&c
some large 81 Octaves square corners handed tablet
One large GO Octaves square corners fancy desk, &c
One large 81 octayees, large round corner, fancy
desk, &c.
One large 6 octoyes, small round corner, carved
tablets, &c.
One large g. Octaves, square flesh fancy desk, &c
One large 6S Octayes, small round corner carved
tablets &c
One large 60 octaves square corner, sunk panel &c.
Two large 81 octaves square corner plain, illumna-
ted plates
One large 6I Octaves large round corner, candle
stands &c.
Two 81 octaves, square finish, fancy desks and stands
Nineteen large Octaves, Pianos Of various patterns
and styles of finish.
All the above instruments are from the celebrated
factories of no b. Durham, II. Worcester, A. Stodart
Griffin, &c. Every Piano sold is warranted and must
give satisfaction even to the most faStidOus. Prices
of the above ranging from 1925 to 5000.
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w with Drawing and Painting, if desired, by young
man who can give satisfactory references to charac
ter and ability.
Address A. R., care of E. P. Nash, Petersburg, Va
ia 19-3t
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Potomac Rircr-The Potomac River at Alexandra
has been ascertained by measurement 10 be 3l5 yard
in width, with a channel 100 yards wide,
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WANTED-A situation as private Instructress in
w good family, by young Lady, who will teach all
the branches of the English Language, together with
French, Music, and Mathematics.
Apply to R0B'T F. JACKSON,
ia 19-3t Petersburg, Va
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IlHE notwithstanding in AppomatOx County, imme-
l. dately the South Side Rail Road, fifteen miles
from Lynchburg with view of establishing good
private Female Boarding School at his house, has em
pOyed very accomplished lady, who is profcien Tin
English French and Music, and respectfully solcits the
patronage of those who desire to place their daughters
wards, at such school, situated in very healthy
and delightful country surrounded by all the enjoy
ments of rural life, in good neighborhood convenient
to Churches and easy of access from any section Those
who wish to patrOnise this School, may rest assured
that the very best attention will be paid to the
rails, health and comfort of all young ladies who may be
entrusted to my care.
do not wish my school to exceed twelve scholars.
The session will be ten months commencing the 2lst Of
January 1856, with vacation of two Months in the
summer season.
All applicants will please address me at once to my
post Office Spout Spring, r Ap{ISmattOx
English Branches. ---.-------s3 $50 90
Music (incuding Piano. 40 -
Board pr. month, paid quarteryin advance, 10 90
REFERENCES:-Rev. jesse S. Armistead, d. ID
Cumberland: Rev VIM. Hamesly Charlotte: Robert
A. Payne, Esq; Richmond: Francis S. Miller ESQ.,;
Lynchburg: Charles s. Darlington, Esq., Halifax:
David p. Robertson NJ. d. Appomattox: William
Miller, Esq, Petersburg. K. r. WATKINS
jas
FRENCH BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
J. LADLES-Mrs Pellet takes pleasure in announc-
ing to her friends and the public that French Board
ing School will be opened at her house Broad Street.
the 1s of October under the direction of Monsieur
and Madame Deavgne and daughter of Paris. Every
arrangement has been made to render this School one
of the first in the country in all the departments of
finished education The French will be the language
ofthe family exclusively, and as the pupils are prepared
that of that School, also
The English department of the School will be under
the guidance of Mrs Pellet and experienced assistants
two of whom also speak French fuently.
TERMS
Board, Washing and Tuition, $3.50 90
Tuition III English,. 80 10
Primary department, 40 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each, (no
extra charge for French ..---.---.--.....20 90
Drawing or Painting ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 40 co
Music, Vocal instrumental, 80 90
REFERENCES
Rev, T. V. Moore, Rev. b. Gildersleeve, William F.
Richie, JAS B. Heath. r. c. Stanard, Richmond.
Rev. w H. McGufey, D. D., Chas. B. Shaw, Uni
versty of Virginia.
Rev. Silas Totten, D. D., William and Mary.
Madame Mears, Madame Chegaray Misses Sedgwick
Hon G. P. r. James j. A. C. Gray, GrenwsOld Gray,
George DOrr, John Elliot, New York.
~ For further particulars address Monsieur Della,
vigne, or Mrs Pellet, Broad Street, Richmond, Va,
Sc 20-tf