davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

After ten ballotings, the Hon. John p''', =.
Tennessee, was, on Monday, elected ep' .pa,
of the House of Representatives. The iaS' ~ :,
lot stood-For Bell, ia; Polk, rs; "IIor, L., =,
Messrs. John Quincy Adams and R. NJ yo'.
son conducted the Speaker elect to the C"a 81
when he delivered short but appropriate 40
dress. Mr.. Williams, of North Caroline T..
senior member of the House, administer
him the oath Of Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
JAMES S. GUNNELL, NJ. D.


Id RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens and
Ie visitors of Alexandria that he may be con-
suited at Mr.. A. Newton's Hotel on the first and
third Wednesdayin every month"; from O'Clock
A. M. until ?. M. All letters addressed to DR..
G. at his Office, between the United States
Bank and the Presidents House, Washington
City, or left at Mr.. Newton's Hotel, Alexandria,
will be punctually attended to.
ian 2-eWedtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,

FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
EM The Schooner OSCAR, first rate
sSzzAcraft carries 300 bushels grain or 55 cords
wood and, being of unusual length, is better
adapted for carrying timber than any other yes.
sci on the river; draws but6 l-2 feet water when
deeply laden, and is very swift saer She
will be sold low, take freight on reasonable
terms, or to t1usty person, who can find stea-
dy employment for her, will be let on shares
Apply to GEO. JOHNSON & CO.
may 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

Robert Potter, who was imprisoned in North
Carolina some years ago for an unmentionable
offence, and whose case from the circumstance
of his having been a naval officer, member of
Congress, &c. attrac ted considerable attention.
was released from confinement on the 9th of
April last. 1t is said he was borne from the
jail on the shoulders of the crowd Boston Atlas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

Hygeia Rotei-We invite the attention u 80
valids and those who 60 in quest OF recIt'",
and amusement during the summer moH'H
the advertisement of the present pfoplIe'o'
this fashionable and delightful Watering F''''
Mr.. Francis NJ Boykin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

Sailors Feak-At the fremont Theatre, D'
Boston on Monday evening party OF Sal'oi,
from the frigate Potomac, amused them'el'
by drawing into the second tier ofboXeS d Pa.
of their companions who had taken then STD.
in the pit. This was done by means OF n'"'
kerchiets tied together. One OF the taIS "''
promoted weighed near 200 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

An indecorous memorial from HuntefuV ,T,r
]. was laid on the table in the Senate Q" h,,
day, as a mark Of the disapproba'ioh -
BODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

gain appeal to Congress- and the committee
have SO far granted the prayer OF the memori-
alists as to report the following bill and to re-
commend its passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

From the NeW York Courier.
Old Hickory says to Parevoo,
"Why don'tyou pay mig folks their due?"
81 cannot tell, says Parlevoo,
(Which of your folks to pay it to-;
Or whether to your folks or you"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

The following is an exact copy of the new
currency which President Jackson's Expert
ment has rendered necessary in Florida. The
original note has the autograph signature of
one of the most respectable inhabitants of Tai
lahassee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

Sour Gropes.-As long as Ti~sni, ,eh &C.
Jackson, it was Virginia IS 7i'SiTis las,, ii.
GINA every thing. Now that he I'D Tom non
has cast oftthe shackles ofmaa-wo"eaio, in 2,y
is changed. Mr.. Forsyth does 20 scrG2I; o
call her, in his place, g delId2d Stat,;" ID
the Louisville Advertise: (Jac!,s7a o!5a il
Kentucky thus speaks:
" sort ofmotion is very curG3,.: amonz her
-FTginians have notions as ?Yell - Ia"
kees-that the Virgin State is entitled, D, 3.e-
scriptive right, to rule the confederacy. 2ace
the exclamation here" A 5 Virginia goes 81
goes the Union'-and it is perhaps, matte ,.
regret that too much attention or respect a.5
been paid to this empty and high-soundiro Ge-
claration. TO me it has always appeared ID
culous; and it is particularly 50 at this junctrse
when Virginia politics may be saiG . &n3"" .
any thing or nothng"M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

NOTICE.
YNHE subscriber respectfully requests all per-
IL sons indebted to Mr.. F. Foote, on store ac-
count, to call and make payment, as all bills re-
naming unsettled after the 10th of June. must
be placed in the hands of Collector.
NAV 29-eo3t DANIEL CAWOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04

readers VIII reCOlleCt tndl some fifteen OF elSll-
teen months since, we published a notice of the
marriage of a Miss Phelps to a Mr.. Roswell NJ.
Field, Of Fayetteville and also to Mr.. ]. II.
Clark, of Boston. The circumstance was the
subject of considerable remark at the time but
the cause Of this singular departure from the or
binary rules of matrimonial etiquette was not at
the time made public. BY the following, which
we copy from the Montreal Gazette the mystic
ry of those almost simultaneous marriages is de-
veloped, and satisfactory reason assigned for
what in different circumstances would be con-
sidercd unjuStifable and unmatrimonal con-
duct.
1t seems that Miss P. possessed an ample for
tune, besides every other charm that could make
young lady lovely in the eyes Of suitor; she
was betrothed to Mr. G. with the consent of all
parties--he being gentleman Of medium cir
cumstanCeS, and merchant Of Boston.
In the meanwhile, in steps aud Robin GRAZ,
in the form of Mr.. F., rich gentlemen from
the South, rather advanced in years. but having
ample store Of the ready. The parents were
charmed with the glittering of gold-and Of
course used all their endeavors to break the la
dy's engagement with Mr.. c.; but she, true to
her first love, resisted all their efforts, wrote to
her lover concerning her situation, and planned
an eopement ere the dreadful day Of her union
with Mr. F. should arrive.
The sordid parents suspecting by the cheer
funess Of their victim, that all things were not
right, ordered the marriage rites one day ear
ler than anticipated at first The poor girl
was consequently hurried to the altar more like
statue than any thing else-and the ceremony
was performed. The Boston lover, in the mean
while, had not been idle; he stationed relay Of
horses on the road, and arrived at Putney just
in time to be too late-the rites had just been
said Mott the least disheartened he put his wits
to work;-and soon found out that the bans had
not been published, and Miss P. was not wife
in the eye of the law. He consequently stole an
interview with her, and had an explanation of
affairs. The hour for retiring had not yet ar
rived-and the groom began to be in fidgets
about his bride-she was sent for but could no.
where be found and so poor Pilgarlick was left
to make the best Of it. Chase was instantly
made, but the lovers where too fleet for their
pursuers. They reached Boston, and were
lawfully welded. Thus the mystery is explain
ed; it is said they frequently laugh at the joke
laugh which must be at the expense of Mr.. T.
Salem Mercury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
MIR. STEvENSON'S ADDRESS,
Upon resigning has seat as opea@er " me
House Of Representatives.

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1884.
The SPEAKER rose and addressed the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
ALEXANDRIA,.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, JUNE 4, 1924

District AGairs.-In the Senate on gItn6.,
Mr.. Chambers, from the Committee on nc Me
trct of Columbia, reported bill maxim. 2 do
nation of 10000 dollars worth Of cit, !2,s ~,
the use of the Female Orphan Ls;rr, %
Georgetown.
Mr. Chambers, from the same Cor.nliacc
made an unfavorable report on he oeti.:2ns ne
sundry citizens of the southeaste"a part .bo
City of Washington, and Of sum- citizens 81
Prince Georges county, MarycnG II .,zla,ioa
to the bridges across tne East 22ro"cr ., r.
Potomac.
In the Common Counc.i 81 l3ecr.a,c".r .,
the 23d ult, "the President laid before The Co.,
communication from the Mayo, 29Iline n,
attention of the Corporation to the haevv a.n.
bankment which the Alexandra Ccnsi Can
pany are extending into The river D)osita me
town, and which, from the name &C lie ,ar
structlon, appears liable 20 be swept il,C he
channel by any freshet that mar 2ccp. &C. th-
serious dctriment of the navigaticn"
Referred to a select committee corsisJr,.,
Messrs. Jewell CorcoIeIt anu +oltzn,fF
Mr.. Corcoran was, at his 'cl ues, 2~c.s,
from serving, and Mr.. Read was ap3c;r,c3 -
his room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
No. 154.
6 Ia


On demand promise to pay to the bearer, at
E. Loockerman's Store, in city of Tallahassee,
Six AND FOURTH CENTS, in Specie or Current
Money, for value received.
MARCH LIST, 1884.
This currency (the new species Of hard mo-
ney) ranges from 6 IA to 80 cents, and has been
issued by individuals to the amount, for each,
of five or six hundred dollars.-Ndt. Ga<.
We copy from the London Times the follow.
ing:
Lord Chamberlain's Office April l7.-Notice
is hereby given, that the Knights of the several
Orders are to wear their Collars at His Males
tys next Levee, on Wednesday, the 23d inst,
being Collar-day.
Our first impression on reading it was that we
had got hold Of the Washington Globe. We
shall doubtless see it there in due season.
~ y. Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
ALEXANDRIA CANAL.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, May 80, 1884.

Mr.. CHM, from the Committee on the District
of Columbia made the following report;
The Committee on the District OF Columbia hare
had under consideration the memorial Of the
President and Directors Of the Alexandria Ca
nal Company, referred to them by order OF the
House, and, upon the same, beg teare to make
the f0II07ninp
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10
LEVI WOODBURY..
Secretary Of The Treasury.
Treasury Dept. Nov. 5, 1884.
THOMAS SINGULARITY.


The following amusing article is extract
ed from new work, entitled "Noveliies
ola Traveller, or Odds and Ends from the
knaPsack oi'Thomas Sngularity, Journey.
man Printer" edited by Professor Mott, oil
South Carolina; copy of which was pre-
sen'ed to US by Mr., Richards who has the
work for sale.
1t was not in his nature to be long with
ont some love adventure on hand, nor did
Ill success in one affair ever discourage him
as his mind was Immediately engaged in
another. He had made acquaintance with
Dutch farmer of the name Of Getermann
Schmalbaugh, a man Of very sufficient
property. The farmer had been lately
made Major in the Militia, and finding Out
that Tommy had a knowledge of tactics
applied to him for instruction. "Come aud
spend next Sundy with me, Mr.. Singular
ty," said he, "and I'll treat you to such
watermelons as you never saw in all your
travels" Tom assented willingly, expect
ing reasonably enough good dinner fol
his visit When he arrived, he not only
found good cheer, but too good looking
daughters, full of life and humor. The,
treated him with 50 much kindness. tina
he hatlered himself he had double con.
quest, e. therefore tried to inherit second
invitation. Accordingly he drilled his pu
pill thru the manuel exercise, till he could
shoulder, present, ground, &c. with grea
satisfaction to himself. In spite of explana
ton, the old gentleman's head sus in al
utter whirr with wheeling, deploying, ant
eche'lons; for Tommy had my stlied a
much as possible.
"Ah! Mr.. SinguIarity," sighed he il
despair. 81 can work the exercise lamously
but am afraid them there other matter.
are too hard for man at my time o
iiie."
"By no means, Major. You have pro
digions military turn, and if had iul,
more time to draw out some diagrams OF
paper could make it all as clear as da,
light"
"My dear friend, how kind you are
lis but short ride. Could you not spenf
a night occasiun'y at my house, and ia
sense me about ii?a
| Though his heart bounded for jov, Sin
gulaIily only consented after iadch pcrsua
sion, and starting many difficulties. N
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10
NOTICE.
To the Citizens Of Equality and vicinitg
. $3.50 REV ARD,

NNTILL be given for the apprehension
w of my boy Alfred, who have rea-
son. to believe, is in this section. 1t may
be that he has thought it best to locate him
self in some other section. He Runaway
from me in Feb. 1882, butI Inn Informed
did not leave for some time after. He is a
large raw boned man, about six feet three
inches high, has high check bones, and l
believe his nose is little inclined to be Of
the Roman order, his color might be said
to be of copper complexion; the middle
finger on his left hand has been cut nearly
oil, which disabled the tiaser; on close
examination vail be found a scar on his leg
little above his ANGLE, occasioned by "a
cut from an axe. his voice very masculine.
lie will probably 60 by the name osPhi'ip,
or Stephen, or Jordan. | will give the IA
Dove reward for his apprehension 30 that
get him, or will give the above and all rea-
sonable expenses paid, if delivered to me in
franklin, Williamson county, Tenn; and
should any person find him. and it becomes
necessary for me to GO after him, will
give 500 for the Information SO that il
ieaes to his detection.
l4-6t. r. CHRISTMAS.
Franklin, Tenn, Oct 6, 1894.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10

&lX estray horses taken up by John Ma
0Ione, living on Walnut prairie, Clark
county, Illinois-one bay mare, supposed
to be thirteen years ole, nearly fifteen hands
high, small blaze in the face, had on whom
taken up a hickory yoke tied with hemp
string, appraised to $35; Also, a sorrel
horse between fourteen and fifteen hands
high, nine or ten years old, star in his fore
head, a split in the point of the left ear,
somewhat CALLED on the back, right hind
foot white, appraised at $50, Also bay
horse, five years old past, hipshot 10 the
left hip, both hind feet white, fifteen hands
high, appraised to $40, Also, bay mare,
three years old, thirteen and half hands
high, her right eye out, star in her fore
head, appraised to $50; Also, one bay flly,
two years old, one fore and both hind fee,
white, white streak in her face, appraised
to twenty five dollars; Also, one sorrel FLY,
one year old last spring, ball face, left
fore foot white, some white on her left hind
foot, appraised to sixteen dollars; no other
marks or brands perceivabe on either of
them. Appraised by Nathan Howerlon
and Artemus Stanhope, September S0lh,
1884, before me, U. MANLY, J.P.
A true copy from my estray book, Oclo-
Der Sth, 1884. JACOB HARLAN, elk.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10
From the Cincinnati Gazerte.
SURGICAL SKILL IN THE WEST.

SURGICAL SKILL IN THE WEST.
We had the satisfaction Of witnessing
a few days ago, al the Cincinnati Hos
pital, the operation of lithotomy, as per-
formed by Professor Smith, of the med.
ical college Of Ohio. We had always
understood that. DR.. Smith was an ex.
cellent surgeon; but from having seen
the same operation repeatedly executed
by some Of the most eminent physicians
in Philadelphia and New York, we ex.
pected merely display of ordinary
skill. In this, however, we were agree.
ably disappointed, as we have never wit.
messed, on any former occasion, so ad
mirable combination Of 6rmness and
dexterity as was evinced on the present
The subject was a young man between
wenty and thirty years of age, from the
interlor of the state, who had been Ia,
boring under calculous affections from
Ibis earliest infancy. The operation
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10
From the Globe of Nov. 8.
BRANCH DRAF Is.

1t will be perceived by the circular Of
he secretary Of the treasury, that after
he first day Of January next, the drafts oi
he branches Of the United States Bank
wiiaanot be received in paymcn: Of public
dues
This subject, we understand, long since
ing ged the attention of the government
But. however illegal their issues for cur
|rency was considered, and however great
the injury TO the public by the extensive
circulation Of counterfeits, it was deemed
proper to delay action in relation to it, I'M
I'll a period should arrive when the govern
ment might discreJit them. without endan-
gering the bank in their redemption, or fur
nishing it plea for incommoding the com
lnuniiy.
That pepiod, it is considered, has now
fully arrived. By the returns Of the bank
it sppears that ii had On hand the Ist Of
ibis month
Specie, $l5,010,045 81
Specie funds in Europe, 2,625,646 19
Bills Of other banks, 34l,094 81
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10

which was borne with unusual fortitude
by the patient, was performed in the
presence of IA large number Of pupils
and medical gentlemen; we are happy
to say that the young man is not only do.
ing well, but has before him the prospect
OF a speedy recovery. The stone was
$50 large as TO require to be broken up
before it could be withrawn from the
bladder; the whole Of the fragments
weighing near three ounces. DR.. S.
has now reformed this operation about
forty times, and in every instance ex
|cepting one, with the most happy result;
evlncing thus, not only as an operator
but also as IA surgeon, a degree Of judg.
ment and skill equalled by few practi-
TONERS of the age.
DR.. Smith was the first, we believe,
in this country to perform Ciyial's ope-
ration On the living subject. Having
been constant attendant on that cele-
brated surgeon during his two years
residence in Paris, he made Mhotriy his
particular study; and since his return
TO his native country, he has already
permanently relieved by it a considera-
bic number of individuals; having been
thus far the only surgeon who has per.
formed the operation in the Mississippi
valley. The operation of lithotrity, rs
the reader sprobaIly aware, consists in
iirst breaking up the stone in the blad-
der, and then Withdrawing it, peace>
meal, by means of a forcep of peculiar
construction, denominated the tithon-
trlPton; it being not necessary TO use any
cutting instrument. CELSIUS.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10
PUBLIC NOTICE

Us hereby given that the undersigned has
a taken out letters of administration of
the goods and chattels, rights and credits
Zepheniah Ames, deceased and qualified
as such administrator. All persons having
claims against the estate of the deceased,
are hereby notified and required, to exhibit
the same to me, or to- the court Of probate
for Adams county, for settlement on the
first Monday Of May next. Dated at Quin-
cy this 5th day of October, A. D. 1884.
l4-4t LEVI WELLS.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10
GOOD HORSES,

Perhaps no subject Of as great impor-
lance, is so much neglected, as that OF
improving the breed of horses. True
we have good stock about US, but sufii
clent care is not taken TO improve it,
Many is the farmer who owns what he
|supposes rather indifferent horse, which
Iif properly broken would bring him two
or three hundred dollars, as quick as one
cent will bring another. This section
Of the country, New Hampshire in par
ticular, has never been very famous for
its horees. But we are digressing. We
only intended, when we commenced,
saying simply, that there are and have
been exceptions. We have one in our
leye, and shall give word or two in re
lation TO it under the head of "a
FAST TRoTTING.-We learn from Keene
that beautiful chesnut filly, the prop.
erty of Mr.. Stillman French, of that
place, recently trotted the distance Of
IL miles in AZ minutes! and with SC
much ease, that within few minutes
after she went to grazing. 1t was tho
that she would have gone much quicker
had she been pressed at all-but it seem
ed only her natural gait; and yet it wa;
a mile in minutes 80 seconds, and fol
towing it. We hope the discovery Of
such trotters among US, will have a ten,
dency to make our farmers ascertain the
metal Of their horses, before they throw
them'away upon jockies. But let them
be careful that they take the right way
to ascertain, SO that they do not injure
them.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-10

permission was given by this department
under certain assurances from the bank
Of the United States, was gwen that
drafts or checks Of that bank and its
branches, should he received for the pub
lie dues; though said drafts or checks
were not notes of the bauIS, not beng
like notes, signed by the president and
cashier thereof; nor originally made pay.
able to bearer; nor, according to the sub
sequent decision of the supreme court.
coming within The description Of note
or bill. Aud whereas, congress has rev,
er authorized the issuing Of such drafts
for the purpose Of circulation as curren
cy, and has refused, though urgently and
repeatedly requested, TO permit the is
suing even Of notes Of the hank Of the
smaller denominations, so signed; and
the great extent TO which the said drafts
of small denominations have been put in
circulation as currency, seeming to be
directly repugnant to the spirit Of the
act Incorporating the bank, and of the
subsequent proceedings Of congress: and
doubts having arisen as to the legal liza
bility Of tue bank, TO redeem the said
drafts in specie, under The penalty pro-
Ivided in the charter for the uon-paymcnt
of ''its bills. notes or obiigations;" and
the counterfeits of the said drafts hav
ing become very numerous, and difficult
of detection, and those who sell or utter
them, being likely 10 escape punishment,
in consequence of questions which arise
in prosecuting them under the said char
ter, il is therefore deemed proper. in or.
der that the clearly expressed views of
congress, should be enforced, and the
agents of the department protected from
risks and losses by said drafts, to revoke
the permission granted in 1928; but with
a view to give due notice TO the commu-
nifty and bank, of the contemplated
change, rot to allow the revocation to
take effect till the period hereafter men.
toned. 1
Hence, in conformity to the require.
ments Of the aforesaid act and Joint res
luton Of congress, all collectors of the
customs, and all receivers Of public mo /
ney. are hereby enjoined, that after the
first day Of January next, they shall not
receive in payment Of duties or of pub
lie lands, any coin or paper except such
as Subscribed in said resolution, viz
"The legal currency ofthe United States
or treasury notes, or notes of the bank
Of the United States, or notes of banks
which are payable and paid on demand
in the said legal currency of the United
States"