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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
SVienAi0 Furniture.

CHARLES KOONES,
Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, NEXT door
to the corner Of .Ayred street.
FEAS on hand, and constantly manufactures q gene
4 4 raj assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
Which, for elegance and durability, deties competitor
His stock, generally consists of
Grecian and plain sofas, cOuches and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds of drawing room chairs
Grecisn, winged aud single wardrobes
Pedesta.e nd sidebosrds with marble tops and mirOn
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables with marble and mahogany tops
piler and block dining, card and breakfast tables
do claw do do do DO
plain do do DO do do
Centric or loo DO
French and various other bureaus, with ard wi,hou,
mirrors
Ladies dressing tables. with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Ditto and gentlemen's cabinet secretaries and book
cases
washstands, with marble and mahogsn, tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye and cu''
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs, cradles, candestands shaving do portable de'
and every other article in the cabinet line.
LIKEWISE,
Mahogany Of various kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded venee-s, copa' 70 ns'i, sackng bottoms cores
BEDS MATTRESSES sc.
The above articles will be disposed u! tor cashier
punctual persons on the most liberal terms
very extensive patronage from Washington m'u'
ces me to say, that will deliver furniture 10 any pU
chaser in that city free ofexpence.
Trimmings Carving executed in the6sdm@"o
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Also, 2O,OUO Acres
XONM Y. MaMdeN

n sPECTFULI.Y informs his friends and the pun
Ii lie that he has, at his old stand, corner OF hns
and Royal streets, oPeneda
LOTTERY g. EXCHANGE OFFICE.
conn..,.d ,y;.t u hch he has for sale all kinds Of
Snug, Cheering Tobacco, and Segars.
He also has On hand, and will continue 10 Keep an
assortment of
Canes, pocket pistols pistol TASKS
Rodgers and other fine pen knives
Fancy soaps, Naplesdo; fancy extract
Bears and antique oil
Segar cases. pocket books
Purses, genuine Cologne water
Fine and common snuff boxes
French shaving boxes
Emerson's razor straps, hair powder
One musical box, silver thimbes, &c.
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
INCORRU TIBL f
JOHN L.. afford, Surgeon Dentist,

JOHN L. afford, Surgeon Dentist,
TINENDEH his professional services to the lnhabit'
4 ants of Washington City and the District. He
has taken an office at the of Sixth street and
Pennsylvania Avenue above MIR. Webb's Lottery or
fee. and opposite Gadsby's Hotel where he may be
ound at ali times ready to perform all operations on
the Teeth. He will file, plug, clean, and extract de-
cayed Teeth and remaining roots with and safety,
upon new and most approved plan, producing less
pain than the former method He will also set in ar
cia Teeth, by the set single one, to resemble the
natural teeth Superior Dentrice, for whitening the
teeth and healing the gums can be had at all times at
his Office.
Thu citizens of Alexandria are informed that he can
be found every Wednesday at Mr.. Newton's Hotel
where he will be ready to attend to the duties OF bis
profession
Ladies waited on at their dwellings, if required. The
Door attended gratis
Washington, l831-apr Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

Ertrac from La,c Of the Cooperation relative to assess
ments, SIC.
The said assessor shall, immediately after ther
appointment, proceed TO value the houses and lots
within the limits of the Corporation and to demand
from ne masters and msresses of every family lists OF
all male ,ythesbles belonging to, or residing in their
respective families: aud also from every owner OF tax
able property, lis, of such property And fany mas
ter or ress of family, or any owner otaxabe pro
perty shall neglect refuse to give in ist ct all
male tytheaoles belonging to- or residing IL" h's or her
family or other taxable property, within five ys after
the demand made thereof by any ASSESSOR the person
so offending shelf forfeit and pay hundred dollars:
and if any person whatsoever shall w'ifuly omit or
misre present, the list given in ythesble or tax
able property, SHALL in any other manner, conceal
the same from the knowledge of the the per-
sons so offending shall forfeit and pay double the
amount of the taximposed such tytheaoe OF taxable
property Every merchant, shopkeePer, mechanic, or
other person. having in his her service or employ
ment any clerk, ourneyman, apprentice, or assistant
shall render an account of the same in his or her list
of ytheabes and shall be accountable for the cspits-
ton tax hereby imposed in like manner and under the
same penalties as if such clerk, journeyman, appren.
tice, or assistant member of his or her family
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Co-partnership.

yxyHE subscribers have associated themselves under
Il the firm of
for the transaction of general Commission and Agen
80 business and solicit the patronage OF their respect
I'VE friends and the public generally. -
JOHN DOUGLASS.
Alexandria, April 10. 1881
GEO. JOHNSON & Go.
OFFER for sale. at their FiRE PROOF WAREHOUSE
- on Twins wharf, w:,; :.
hhds or casks and Fights
aoboxes Of chewing tobacco, in pounds at reduc'
ed prices ,.,- 4.
20 kegs do, -"
so sacks blown salt
500 bushels white corn
500 do clean oats
500 do Occoqusn bran
They are the agent, for sale OF Forte Pianos and
lforder any description wantedi which need not be
taken after arrival found not TO please; and have now
ON hand square cornsred piano, warranted, at Sl9o
round cornered do do %lo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
TURNING AND CARVING,
Handsomely xecuted may
William Fowle & Co.

w lillian rowe y 70.
HAVE STORE FOR SALE,
75chests Young Tyson Tea, sumatra cargo,
70 half hetts5 of approved quality.
4 chests extra quality do
80 mallchests Gunpowder and Imperial do
20 iliIds St. Croix sugars
10 bags Calcutta do
SO do Rio coffee
$50 do Sumatra pepper
Shalt pipes Sicily Madeira Wine, Inghsm nd
lOqrcssks other brands
8 18th casks
Halfpipes and quarter casks Rico Madeira do
Quarter casks March's madeira do
so baskets Devett's sparkling champagne
20 pipes } brandy, Seignett's and other
2halfpipes5 brands
7pipes superior Holland gin
Is hhds New Orleansrum
80 baskets Bordeaux salad oil
IL tons st. Petersburg hemp
200 coils cordage, assorted sizes
Is do MANILA do
s bales Brdport shad and herring twine
Bales Observing and shop do
500 pieces choppas
Is bslesbrown sheetings
Russia, raven'sand half duck
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Section 4 of Law passed March. 1881.

"Beit further enacted, rnat the assessors be, and
they are hereby, authorized require every own
or or possessor ofhousehod furniture kept for use
account of its aggregate value at fair market price,
at the time Of rendering such accounts and true list
of all ground rents which may be payable to such per
sn or persons and any such person or persons re-
aured and after being Informed of the provisions of
this section, refusing to render such account such
list Of ground rents give such information to the
assessors may enable them to make such valuation
on such list Of ground rents, he she they, of.
Tending, shall forfeit and pay the sum Of twenty dol
lars; and in cases where the have cause to
they have not received fair estimate of rn.
ture list Of ground rents, such correct information
as may enable them to make fair valuation of furni
ture or list ground rents thew shall assess the value
of such furniture list of groun rents according to
the best of their knowledge aud judgments and should
the person assessed deem him herself aggreved
he or she shall have right OF appeal to the Common
Council"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
BANK OF MICHIGAN, DETRoI'

BANK OF MICHIGAN, DETROIT, July S, 1850.
We have used ink. prepared from Messrs Maynard
e. Noves Ink Powder. for several years past and are
quite satisfied with it. 1t flows easily from the pen'
and has 5rilancy and permanency ofcoor which are
not conn only found in other ink
C. C.. TRoIBRIDeE, Cashier
Sold by the manufacturers Boston, and by booksel-
ers satoners hardware merchants, aud traders gene
rally, throughout the United States.
anr l1-law6m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
PROSPECTUS OF
THE NATIONAL INTELLICENCER,
PUBLISHED IN The CITY OF wAsHissTos,
BIZ GALES u SEXTON.

vT,UE NATIONAL INTELL.GENCER is an old es-
t.hlished Journal at the seat Of the General Gov
eminent It publishes, originally, the Proceedings
and Debates Congress. and contains more regular
full and accurate Report OF these than any oner paper
in ,he IJnion it contains ALSO the Acts OF Congress,
and all the State Papers and Documents of public in
terest laid BEFORE originating in that body These
recommendations in addition TO the variety of other
information which is to be found IN its columns, con-
nected with the general inere of our own country,
with literature and science, and the affairs of,he world
at large; together with the character OF fairness which
the paper has always sustained. make it useful and
valuable to ali who feel interest in the concerns of
this or of other countries
The IsrELLIsEScER is published daily and tri-week
w. The Daily paper 80 or IS for six monhs.
The Country ISrELLIeEscEn is published three times
week, with the exception sometimes of portion of
the recess of Congress, during which it is published
twice week. at the price of six dollars year, pay
able in advance, OF four dollars for six months.
Washington mar Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
For oMe,
"A IRHCT OF LIND

ffsNe< II IR.HCI Or I|.TND
on the Falls Church Road, within one lni'e OF
~ the Cotton Factory, containing 23It acres'
3D. which will be sold in lots If Iss'rahe. S,s3,
An undivided part of the IRACl of LAM
between Shooters Hill and the Leesburg Road, con
tanning AZ acres at present leased to VIM N Mills TOR
Is dollars per annum Also,
A LOT OF GROUND, containing 81 acres,
binding on the western line of The Corporation, and adj
Joining the lot owned and occupied by Col Peyton -
Also. ,
A SQUARE OF GROUND in the Town OF
Aexandrra, bounded BY Pendleton, Henry, "ythe'
and Fayette streets Also,
A HALF ACRE on West and Cameron
streets
The above property will be sold low on aPpoa.,t'o"
On WM. ID MUTT.
feb I'D
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Cabinet Chair, and Sofa Manufac-
tOry.

Cabinet Chair, and Sofa Manufac-
tory.
JAMES GREEN Cabinet maker, -haso n hand, land
d will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal
ST. Alexandra, e at the corner of10th St, Pennsyl.
vania, Avenue Westinghouse general assortment OF
the mostfashonsble and durable Furniture, which he
will warrant equal, if not superior in quality to any
ever offeredin the misunderstanding part, Of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pede stall end and plain sideboards
Ditto, with cellarettsand marbles slabs
Frenchand plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and tlcmens and book
Pier,able swth marble and mahogany tops
Pillerandcl law dining, brea kfastand card tables
Plai do do do do do
Ladies work stand
Shaving andcsndle do
Washstand swith mar and mahoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music stools, oidetts cribs &C radles
Portable writing deSks&c
With ACCOMPLISHMENTS bedsteads ofrichly
arved mahogany, maple and stained woods, all Of
which will be soldsslOw for cash as they can be pur-
chased ofthesamequality atany 'ther mandatory
n the Union ALSO,
An ,ssortment of StDomingoan and Bay of Honduras
Mahogany, partofwhich is suitable for handrails,
steam sawed curl and shaded veuccrs, copal var.
nsh ofasuperiorq quality, sacking bottoms cords, &c.
rraJ ySc. ANN CARVING
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Posi- OFFICE, New York CITY,
March 19, 1897. )
'essys MAYNARD e NoyeS,

Messrs Maynard u Noyes'
Gen,lemen In answer your request respecting the
ink that has been in this office, state with plea
sure that your writing ink is much approved OF, and
recommend it as first rate article to every one who Is
DESTROYS of using good blach writing INK am, gen.
tlemen your most ODE dent servant,
TaEoDoRus BAILEY, Postmaster
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Yelwnb\e NAmA far sale.

ySIyE HUNDRED ACRES, and Il to two
Il miles from the occoquan Mills, fonr-hths OF winch
- in wood and timber consisting of oak and pine sHt-
GENTLY large for bridges wharf building, &c rms
tract lies wsn for cultivation IS remarKaoy he"''y'
andwell watered. Also, L..
~' TWENTY-ONE ACRES, II poles, lying
between Hugh Smiths land and the Middle Turnpike
Road. Also, ,Duo
ONE ACRE on Alfred, OronOco and Pendie-
ton streets; also, r W.. J
ONE HALF ACRE corner OF west anu
ONE ACRE on Wythe, West, and Madison
streets. For sale by >,,.rr
mar - :" y. Nv
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
To Grocers and Merchants.

I wish to Rent the
SsTA DWELLING AND STORE HOUSE,
aEas and buildings attached to them. at POMoN
AsESKEY WARE HOUSE, on Pomonkey Greek.
about fifteen miles below Alexandria The buildings
have lust been repaired, desirable, lot ground
contsnnc about IS or so of land, will be at
tached to them This of the best situations in the
country for Grocery Store. jonedto ssuppy OF pro-
nerlv assorted Dry Goods very profitable business
always has been done and still can BE- done there
small Lumber Yard, &c might also be connected
with great profit to the business as the inhaoitsns,
for ten and fifteen miles around, at this time purchase
alsuch articles withn the District OF Columbia or Bal
timore and receive them heavy freight of 20 cents
ner 100 feet at the landing, proposed TO D. rented
To the merchant of small large capita this situation
can be renderedvery profitable, and 10 good tenant
will rent it upon the most moderate terms
dec e-2awtf WM. L. BRENT.
-Pomonkey Charles Co. Nd.
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TO Rent
AssessOrs' -SOIice

vuyHE un lersgned intend forthwith to assess and va
lue The taxable pr perry of the citizens and others
of the Town. aud respectfully request their aid, as tar
as the annexed laws require, that the same may be
euuaizcd as possible,
GEO DRINKER,
WA. YEATON,
Alexandria, 21st March, 1881. Assessors
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Notice.

The new Line of Mail 81,
6M@AAges from Alexandra. D. c. b
SAseEA Winchester, Va. via Teesbu,,
X@AfaS nckersye, and BattIetown T.,
commenced running, and will leave A. NevtcT,
Franklin House at II o'clock, A II. on every Mcnd,
wednesday, and Friday.
THOMAS s. BLACKBURN.
apr 19-dtf Agent for Stockton & Stoke,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Cheshire BkSK, KEENE, N. IA
January /, 1851. )

CHESHIRE BANK NEhNhi " II
January 1, 1851.
Mesns Maynard u Moves
Gentlemen: Yours of Dec 81 was duly received: m
ren,v to which briefly state that have used the INK
powder manufactured by you, and no other tor more
Than Ten wears last past think it makes the best INK
ever used, and while the quality remains pure,
shall not think of looking for any other kind Yours
respectfully, N'DASA' 'SS'e''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
PArnIorIc BANK, WASHINGTON CITY,
April 10, 1924.

Mssr, Maynard e Noyes
y,ur black inks have been much pleased with it, aud
have no hesitation in recommending it to all who are
DESTROYS ofgiving permanency to their writing
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Cash for Negroes

WE wish to purchase one hundred and my n..i
w Negroes, of both sexes, from IL to % w. 49,
age, field hands; also mechanics of every desenp ne
Persons wishing to sell would do well 10 gn. (,
call, as we are determined to give ahigher PlIf
slaves than any purchasers who are or may HUI
be in this market, and no certificates required a., ri
Any communications promptly attended 10. "" max,
at all times be found at our residence west en'
street, Alexandria, ID. c. ,,,n
apr 1e FRANKLIN AkhS''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Sc Economy the srest Road 10 WE.4L1H"
Renovating and Coat Dressing.

Y.yHE subscriber his thanks to his trends ana
the public for the liberal encouragement he mas
,eceyed and informs them that he still continues 10
clean and dress Cloth Coats, Pantsoons &c OF all CO.
ors on an entire new PLAN and without ,nJury 20 ee
and the original loss restored to the cloth; and should
n. fail IN riytnq satisfaction. charge viii be made
The work can DC left with Mr.. j. W Smith, at Ar 8
I,,acs Tailoring Establishment, King street, or WIN
,h shscriber at Mr Green's Chair Factory, opposite
Newton's Franklin House Hotel.
Repairing attended to- N Lh""oNo'
our 6--2swtf
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GEORGE POTTER.

lie snpears TO be about Is years ofage feet inches
h,,h stout and well made lie says he IS tree and ms
native place is Newbern, Craven County, NORM Iaro
40 m;les below New Orleans, and there shipped on
board of the Brig Conncius. Capt Drummond tor me
nor, of Alexandria, where he spprehended.
The owner, if any, is requested to come and prove
him to be his property, pay charges ana Ass h.
Bidder on the first day Of July nert 1881 at the Jail OF
this County, as he has been advertised before this
.sah,v to law C. SCOTT,
DEPUTY Marshal and Tailor for the Count, OF Aexan-
- is-9su,lM dria, ID. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

GentlemS, Having used your ink about sersn years.
have the pleasure TO inform YOU that IT fully answers
my expectations, and from the OF the re-,
cords in nv Office, am sat sled that it is superior 10
any have ever used. It flows well, and gives peau
tiful permanent black Yours respectfully
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

Notice
THO mllers and farmers sending Flou: by water from
Il the upper counties of Virginia and Mary land:
Having taken the wharf and large WAREHOUSE com.
monty called Hooes offers his services as Factor for
the sale of Flour from the boats if requested will
store each mill brand separately, and when orders for
selling are received will remit proceeds as owners
may direct. Charges moderate.
mar 81 THOS. VOWEL.
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Returning, will leave Wsrrenton at O'Clock,
A ~ thus ma king the drive from that place alno,,
entirely in the day time For the accommodation 0,
the citizens ofthis place and the public generally, lie
has formed connection with one Of the BaltmOr,
lines whereby passeng, taking seats at the Bar Of
4 Neuton's Franklin House will secure their seat,
through to Baltimore stage will be in readiness 8,
tie wharf at Washington to take the pa sengen i'm.
mediateiy on,
The subscriber tenders his thanks to the public TO-
the very liberal patronage he has heretofore received
and promises that every effort shall be made to dee.
its continuance. WN. SMITH
apr l6-dU
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X. @. Nolasses and Pork,

90 HHDS. New Orleans MoIasses
~ Is bbls prime Pork, N. York City inspection
Landing from schooner Decatur Powell, for sale by
apr 2-(W. r. LINDSAY, HILL & Co.
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Mas Committed

rISo the Jail for the County of Alexandria Y. on
the 7th of March, 1851. as a runaway, negro
man Win saws his name is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

For Rent,
That commoiious three story
&8sYEA DWELLING HOUSE,
M tsiM at the corner Of Cameron and Fairfax
streets, late in the occupancy of Miss
Ashton Is boarding house. The situation, with e
gard to health, quiet &c. is very desirable.
Also Brick Warehouse and Store at the intersec-
ton of Union and Cameron Streets formerly used by Mr.
Maurice Herbert. This is an eligible stand for
gagged in the Commission business or storage. Posses
sior given imme diatey, Enquire at this office.
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J. & J. douglas
Edgar Snow den,

IINEONE TT" " SHS"T
ATTOR \ + Y. A I L. A w.
WILL practice in the Courts ofthis District and IL
w those of the adjoining Counties of Virginia and
MARYLAND. Ills Office is at his residence Fairfax
street.
Alexsndria, apr 25-3t
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iints

lIHtS.
TINE subscriber respectfully informs his customers
i and the public generally that he has on hand at
-cs this time, large and extensive assert
u II A T S
A of the different shapes and qualities now
49, worn, which he will dispose of, whole
sale or retail on the most liberal terms.
He invites country Merchants to call and examine
his stock as they are passing through this place to the
North that they may have An opportunity OF seeing
where they can get the best bargains ,c
also, Il general assortment Of CAPS;
Which. from the arrangements lie has made with the
manufacturers he will be able to sell as cheap as they
canbe bought to the North
oct ~ THOMAS l.. MARTIN.
Gentlemen wishing Hats made to order, can have
then ut the shortest notice.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

Will, hereafter, leave TIL;
WM place at half pas, VI. preci,eh
E44[2 on tuesdays, Thursdays, and s,
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MAYNARD & MOVES
Ink Powder u Ai9uid INK.

rN1sIS the manufac urers determined ~ Iurh'sn 'e
/ American public with Ink PoUder and ink which
should satisfy those who apply ito the most ,mpor.
ant uses in banks, public Offices schools &c, anu sui
ceeded most fully, as the following 'es''H''''"'
show: ~, o
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Messrs. Maynard q Noyes

REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE,
Boston, June Is, 1850. )
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The Stage for hynchbury

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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-18

hand. The tears nearly blinded mel did us no
wished, but could not get them past tho first Joint.
"Ah, Ellen has little finger" said he.
A tear fell from my eye upon his hand He looked
at me for an instant with apparent surprise. "Ne-
yer mind, Doctor-that will do see they won't
go farther. Now, let die with them on; and
when am no more, let them be given to Ellen
have welded her in my heart-she is my wife,"
lie continued gazing fxcdly at the finger which
the rings were.
''Of course, she cannot know of my illncss7"
looking at mo. l shook my head.
Good. Twill break her little heart, Pm aGraid'
Those were the last words Isyer heard him utter:
Tor finding that my feelings growing too OK
sleep, rose and left the room, followed by Lieu
tenant --, who had been sitting Mt his friends
bedside Ill day long, and looked dreadfully pale
and exhausted doctor" said he, in broken
voice, stood together in the hall al have
murdered my friend: and he thinks l have. He
won't speak to me- look at me, He hasn't
opened his lips to me once, though I've been at
his bedside night and day: Yes" he continued
almost choking, ''Ive murdered him; and what is
to become of my syster!" l made him no reply, for
my heart full.
In the morning / found Captain C-ldid ont,
tor ho had died about midnight.
Few scenes are fraught with more solcmnity and
awe, none more Gliding to the heart, than
tho chamber of the recent dead. 1t is like the
cold porch of eternity The sepulchral silence
the dim light, the fearful order and repose all around
sick room, it were, suddenly changed into L
charncl- housc-thc central object in the gloomy
picture, tho bcd-the yellow etfigy of him that
was looking coldly out from the white unrufiicc
shcets-the lips that must speak no more-the eyes
that arc shut for ever.
The features of Captain c. we've calm anC
composed; but to that fine countcnance SUR
! rounded with the close crimped cap, injuring it.
outline and proportons,-Herc, reader, lay tn.
victim of SLIGHT COLD.