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NTOTICE.-The subscriber, having purchas.
y ed OF a. L. Gregory his entire Stock OF
Goods and interest in the STOVE and TIN BUSl-
NESS is prepared to execute, with promptness,
all orders for Plain and Japanned TIN WARE,
or other work in his line. He will also keep
on hand an assortment OF Cooking and Parlcr
STOVES. Parlor Crates, Safes Reirigerators,
Water Coolers, Pumps, &c, together with all
other articles usually kept in similar establish
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EGROES WANTED wish TO purchase
~ apy number of NEGROES, for which |
viii nav liberal prices. Those wishing 10 sell,
,,,Il do well 10 call on me before selling, at my
old stand, at West End, Alexandria, Va
VI. Is-dtf JOSEPH BRUIN.
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DARGAINS-WIT WINNERS 4 CO., have just
ID received:-Berage Robes; Organdy do )
Printed Cambrics; French Lawns; Dotted and
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Mantles, some very rich and beautiful, new
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Parasols, in all sizes and styles.
Black Silks; Elegant Lustre and cheap Do
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Walnut Twils and Stripes Plaid Domestics
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DONNETS-We have Just received our third
ID supply Of Straw, Neapoitan, Lace, Grape
aud SILK BONNETS. : few more OF those
Shakers left, at ~ cts, at
ie 9 5. Il ". MEYENBERG'S.
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FANCY ARTICLES, &c.

u EEDS.-A large supply Of Skirt Reeds OF
IL a superior quality; also, superior Brass
SKIRT Springs just received at .
H. B. WHITTlNGTONS,
les 81 King street.
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r A. BREwIs. ANlhoNN LA
IN A. BREWIS & CO, WHOLESALE nD AND NJ,
TAN GROCERS. LIQUOR, and Com
MISSION MERCHANTS, CAMERON STREET
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COME AND SEE JOHNS0N'S $50 PA
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THOMAS CLOVES, No. l46, Corner Of King
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in GROCERIES, LIQUORS. Foreign and Do
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Produce, Poultry, Butter, Pork, &c.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-15

TIME HISTORY OF MINNESOTA, from
the earliest French Explorations TO the
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The Last Moments of Murat, translated from
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Diana De Poitiers, by Alexandra Dumas, 2
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The Gentleman's Wash Book, designed TO as
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BUSINESS CARDS.

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II IDGELY, HAMPTON x CO,
II, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
TEAS,
TOBACCO, and
LIQUORS
Beg leave 10 call the attention OF dealers 70
their large and we'll selected stock OF goods,
which they offer for sale at the very lowest
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TAYLOR K HUTCHISON.

GTORE NEW GOODS-Just opened in ad-
wi dition to our former stock
Challes, Berages, aud Lawns
Fancy Prints, Ginghams, Shepherds Plaid
Cottonades, Plaid Cottons, Osnaburgs
Summer Cassmeres, (nce goods for boys wear
Bleached and Brown Domesics, Irish Linens.
We invite our friends TO give us an early call,
as we are enabled by recent purchases TO give
them great bargains.
ie 9 BERKLEY * SHACKEETT
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MORE NEW BOOKS.-Meutotr Of Captain
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The Shqdow on the Earth, or Our Fathers
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The Happy Home, by Kirwan, author OF "Let,
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The BO,c in nHe Clouds, and the First Bereave.
meEt, by Rev. John Macduf, author Of Morning
and Night Watches" Words of Jesus &c,
so cts Just published by Carter & Brother,
and for sale by [ie 4 ROBERT BELL.
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We are the only authorized Agents for the
sale of the above Machines, in the county and
city of Alexandria [my lS-dlml Pa 5.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
A Touching Incident.

The Columbus correspondent of the
Painsvillc Telegraph, in letter dated
March Sth, relates the following:
A nice little "sccnc" took place at the
Penitentiary, on Saturday afternoon
OF which | will try to give tho readers
Of the Telegraph some notion. a few
years since there was sent TO that insti-
tuition from Hamilton county, for n
long term Of years, on the charge OF
burglary, an old Polish exile; nm old
man who had fought braycly for his
country and liberty. In this land OF
strangers, and with no friends, the old
man had never for moment cntortain-
ed the idea of release, and patiently
was toiling through his weary months.
Some facts have recently como to light,
rs | hear the rumor, showing that the
old man was not guilty of the crime
charged upon him. AT any rate, the
Governor decided upon his pardon; and
Saturday afternoon, Gov. Glasses daugh-
ter fair and noble girl Of seventeen or
eighteen summcrs-and wb.nin her per-
son proves that the gcnerst accepted
truth that ''groat men neve Fhavo great
sons" does not reach to ddvghterS-
takes the pardon and makes her way 10
the Prison. Without intimating her
mission she desires tho Warden 70 ask
tho old Polandor, whose namc | have
now forgotten, to como to Tho sittine
room. The old man. his mead white
with the accumulated burden Of yearr
and trouble, was not long j. answering
the summons, for who, thougt he, in all
this world could ask for him. Tho par.
don was put in his trembling hand
oh ! then the joy. 1t was all so unex
pectod-and came through such hands
The old hero fairly capored FOR Joy. III,
could scarcely find words among hi
broken English, through which To tel
his thankfalness. All, it was blessed
scene Tor those who had the joyful priv
ilego of looking on. The fam aud mod
est heroine, ] know, will shrink from
this public recital; but one cannot wei
forbear telling so beautiful an event
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
CHAPTER III.

The autumn with its golden fruits
and golden tlnts, had come, aud yellow
leaves were already strcwing tho paths
with yellow mantle.
The old year was already preparing
to die, and was laying down its exit for
the advent Of the new. The rich dra.
perry of grocn that hal covered tho for
est, slowly faded before the frost OF the
long autumnal nights; still the love in
the hearts of Howard and Ellen was
warm and bright MS on the delightful
summer evening when their affections
were mutually interchangcd. Thcyh
been bctrothcd for some time, and were
looking forward to the first day of the
new year ms the ono which should cclc-
brate their nuptial and usher in the
wedding morn.
The old man would dream now long
er than before, with his eyes half clos
cd al d the same sweet smile played up.
on his features. 1t was during one of
those MONDAY rcvcries, that hc was
reused TO consciousness by the entrance
of Howard.
lie started rather abruptly from his
chair, but rs his eyes fell upon thcyoung
man ho resumed his easy chair and
opened the conversation by few COM
mon place remarks These were grad.
ually broken off until silence Of some
moments took place, when Howard in u
firm, though agitated tone Of voice
said Il come Mr.. Clayyillc, to claim
your daughters hand, with the assu-
rance that | have won her heart, can
you, with all the affection that is felt to
an only child, consent to resign her in
to my Keeping? | do not offer wealth
rs an inducement TO win your daugh-
tcr's love; but j am frank to confess
that / offer mysclfalonc. Have your
consent to claim her as my bride.
The young man awaited n reply.
Mr.. Clayvilc arose and left tho room
without saying n word. In moment
he reappoared with his daughter by his
side. As he heard the confession of
mutual love, he gavd bis dearest treas
ure into tho guardianship of her lover.
A short time after the first day of the
new year came round, and brought the
apparel of the bridal morn.
After the ceremony had been pcr-
formed, Howard confessed TO his wife
that he had been dccciving hcr-and
present TO her view check of ten thou
sand dollars--one-half of the amount
of his wealth ! lie had fcigncd power.
ty TO gain riches of heart.
Mr.. Clayvillc again clasped the hand
of the young man, but he did not speak
while Ellen looked up through tears of
joy and blessed her kind husband with
IN oycrnowing heart.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
CHAPTER III:

Nearly six months had passed away,
and Howard Evans was still boarding
ut the country seat of Mr.. Clayville.-
The father appeared TO admire the
school master moro and more ms the
weeks flew by. Ills society gave the
old gcdtleman much pleasure, and the
long evenings were spent in solving
difficult problems, or translating an OBJ
scurc sentence from q foreign language
for the new teacher was thoroughly
vcrsed in classical literaturc-or cnga
ged in tho lighter amusement Of play
ing chess.
Ile was also fast getting initiated in
TO the good graccs of the daughter; for
true refinement win ever find its way
into every heart.
Ellen was better pleased with him
the moro she saw of him, until bis ab-
sence began TO create an apparent void
in the little family circle. Whether IL
was 10 follow the example Of her father
IN thus loving Howard Evans, or mere,
~ to cheer his lonely hours, we cannot
tell; perhaps neither.
We only know that she walked part
of the way to meet him as he returned
at night from school, and then lie al.
ways happened to have nice boquet
or an evergreen wreath TO weave in th,
plaits of hcr dark hair.
At such times ho always met hei
with cordial smilo, and talked Sc
pleasantly to her that she could no
help loving him; indeed, she woult
have considered il great privilege I,
have exchanged the quiot of her hom,
for the noise and hustle Of tho school
room.
! And Howard noticed with pleasure
that her countcnance was delighted
when he proposed ramblo far ava,
down the sloping lawn, or aquiet stroll
through the garden. She would unhes
itatingly take tho profiercd arm, an,
walk beside her friend in the full enjoy
ment Of the hour.
At the foot Of the lawn they woul,
listen TO tho murmur of tho stream
and express n deeper meaning by 81
lence than they could by words. Ii
) the arbor ihoy would enjoy tho bliss 9
an Interchange of feelings closely allie
, to earnest love-
Howard would gather flowers for he
5 and form thom into n book of SINGER
s lovo, while each bud was aleaf, on whic
r were written words Of indcllible affec
: ton.
Still at such times he would not ac
: tho part of the sickly sentimentalis
What he felt he communicated to he
y and in return received tho undisguise
Q state of her feelings.
And they wero both surprised at III
Il harmony of thought and feeling whic
o existed between them. Ho talked {
I simply yet ascarnestly as il he had bee
si her brother.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
The Great Awakening.

The religious reviyals of Jonathan
Edwards time have been known over
since rs the "great awakening" But, so
general is the revival influence, at the
present time, that the operations OF
divine grace in that early day are
eclipsed by more brilliant and more
widely -diiFuscd light from heaven. In
the time of Edwards, and TO n greater
or less extcnt since that time, rcvivals OF
religion have been accompanied with
more or less OF boistcrous excitement
which tended, occasionally, to prevent
calm and sensible thinkers from ombra-
cling the great truths which were lost 10
sight and TO hearing in the general hub
buh. A different state of things now
exists. The masses of tho people, cv-
erywhcrc, now meet together with u
desire to seek in quiet, earnest man.
ncr that spiritual good which is given
freely TO those who sincerely ask it,
This state of things, universally, seems
not 10 be the result, directly, Of preach
ing, or the ordinary efforts Of Christi
ans, but of divine influence which
does in thousands OF localities act spOn.
4
taneously, and in many cases long be.
fore those recognized as the people oi
God are prepared for il. This is an
extraordinary time. Nothing has ever
occurred like IL, with regard 10 any
system or creed save that OF tho Chris
tian religion. Other religions have in
the course of time been forced upon in.
diyiduals, communities and nations, by
the sword or by intrigue, but never ha:
q creed or set of doctrines, anything
less than divine, received such an impc
tus and so great success, as the doc
trnes Of tho christian religion arc now
receiving. Tho Almighty seems to b'
signiiying to a professcdly Christian
people that he is rs willing as in tn,
days Of the Israclitcs, TO stretch th,
arms Of his protection around the ma
tions which do not forget him. TIL,
principle of tho Christian religion i
. recognized in our constitution and on
laws-in our daya OF public thanksgiv
ings and lasts-and the Almighty il
without doubt, recognizing us rs ma
ton, by the universal outpouring of hi
spirit throughout is entire territory
We believe that the work is but iairl,
: begun, Wo holicve that IL will oontinu
-as II now does-to increase in pow
or and extont, and rs patriot, we can
= not but hope that il will produce O
:, great change in the general charactc
of our government and public men rs
undoubtedly does in tho lives Of priyat
individuals.-'SPriaGfeld Noapdrid
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

WINNING A WIFE.--Not many months
ago, some young men in the upper part
of the city were playing cards togcth-
or, and after playing several games for
money, concluded TO change the stake,
and agreed to put up their lady-loves.
OF course when one lost another won.
One of the young gentleman, who was
fortunate in his play, become possessed
OF his antagonists right TO consider n
certain lady rs his -dulciaed. lie had
never seen her, perhaps never heard of
her, but that made no difference. In n
short time, by another turn in tho wheel
of fortune, he was thrown into the
young lady's company, and made her
acquaintance. By rapid steps the ac-
quaintance ripencd into friendship, then
to intimacy, then to lovo-making, and
rs may be suspected, ended in n we'd
ding. We arc not aware.that the lady
knows she was won Mt cards before she
was won by love, but we have no doubt
is just rs happy rs If she had not been.
Lou Dem.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02


A BosToSIAN IN ARKANsAs-A good
story is told of Bostonian's first APP
pcarancc in polite society in Arkansas.
The company were engaged in dancing,
but the lovcliest female present occu-
pied chair at the window without u
partner. Stepping up to the lady, with
a palpitating heart, his mind greatly ex-
cited for fear of refusal, he exclaimed
"Will you do me tho honor to grace
me with your company for the next
setg'
! Her lustrous eyes shonc with unwon-
ted brilliancy, her white pcarly teeth
glistcncG in the Pickering candle light
her heavy snowy bosom rose and fell
with joyful rapture, as she replied
"Yes Stree for I've sol, and Sot, till
I've bout TUX root T.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
Book of Mormon" Two Hundred
Years Ago.

There is a curious coincidence in ma
ny points between that modern literary
imposture--the "Book of Mormon
and book Of similar name-also an i'm
posture-published In Paris two centu-
rics since. A certain M. dc Montmer
offended by his wit and satire number
Of the literati of Paris In revenge
they partially transposcd his name, call
ing him Mormon, which thcy pretended
to derive from Greek word signifying
u scarcbrow Satirical books were pub
lishod undcr this name, among others q
professcdvolume of his works---a real
Book OF Mormon" This book hoaxcd
many into the belief of It's gcnuincncss
Like the modern. "Book," il advocated
Polygamy, and quoted Scripture in sup
port of its theory. "Did not tho wisest
of all men entertain seven hundred wives
and three hundred concubincs 7" The
French "Mormon," like his modern fol-
lowers in Utah. abolished u religious
priesthood and gave over the church 10
secular rule He "debascd n Religious
Bishop" for mcddling with his craft,
saying he himself was n Secular Bish-
or"
There are other curious points OF re-
scmblance. In the modern "Book Of
Mormon" there are twcnty-four plates
for the "Book Of Ether" Twenty four
plates were given by Alma 10 his son
lIelaman. In the "Book of Mosiah,
twenty. four plates of gold are brought
from the wilderness. In the French
book there is an imaginary catalogue of
the works of the imaginary "Mormon,
which also numbers twenty four Did
the original author-whocver he may
be-of the modern "Books OF Mormon"
get any hint from the clever hoax pub
lished in Paris two hundred years be-
lorc2-
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

our maid will not have TO labor any
harder for tho addition OF now board.
er. He has spoken to me about COM
| ing here, and | have partly promised
that he might"
"I know shan't like him and / will
let him know that | do not, said the
beauty half pouting.
"Well, well" continued tho old gen.
tlcman, "you need not like him without
you have mind TO but am told that
he Is accomplished, and we'll fitted 70
take charge Of our school. Ii may be
that no can teach the languages. If so
you can rccite TO him instead Of me"
Ellen did not answer. There was
something in her fathers manner, while
speaking, that completely puzzled her.
She could not solve IL, and for the first
time in her life, she was unable to un-
destand his meaning by his words.
"Well, Nelly, we will drop the sub
jcct, lest some one should appear and
suspriso us in family quarrel. Let the
first impressions with Mr.. Evans, the
new teacher, be good ones otherwise
we may have to strive long time to
make up for our imprudence."
While thoy were speaking the SER
want announced Mr.. Evans. lie had
como to perfect arrangements, and 70
take up his abode with thcm.
al am glad to see you again." said
Mr. Clayville, rising and taking the ex-
tended hand of the new conner.
Mr.. Evans, this is my daughter, FL
len," he continued, turning and intro
ducing him to his child.
Ellen welcomed HIM with n sweet
smile, although short time before she
had declared that she would not like
him. In fact, she had nearly forgotten
that she had said so and was half try
ing to forget it altogether.
The new teacher was between twenty
and twenty-five years of age, rather
slim, but gracefully proportioncd, with
deep, earnest eyes, and an intelligent
look stamped on his finely formed fea.
lures.
lie was dressed plainly, though neat
", and his hat, though not in tho cx-
trcme of tho latest fashion, was never
theless carefully brushed and presented
a glossy appearance.
More than this, there was noble
ness visible in all his actions and words
that is seldom found beneath so plain an
exterior. 1t was seen in the manly
bearing, the closed lips and sparkling
eyes.
Ellen was completely cOptivatcd with
Howard Evans general appearance,
and surprised ut his lofty dignity and
polished manners. And Mt the tea ta-
bic she could but notice his perfect ease
and manifold accomplishments There
was such u high-souled superiority in
his address that her feelings OF hate
soon gave way to those Of respect.
AS Ellen babe her father parting
goodnight, she said with quiet smile:
II am afraid / cannot hate Mr.. Evans
-hc is so superior in mind and heart "
Mr.. Clayvilc smiled in return and
bade her q happy good night. Mean
while rs they ascend the stairway OF
dreams, we will cut the leaves of the
next chapter.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

Bsy~ The delicate and interesting op-
Grafton of transferring blood from one
person TO another has again been sue
ccsshnlly performed by Dir. whcatcroit,
an English surgeon, in the case Of II le-
male patient. When apparently cxpi-
ring from loss of blood, about two
pounds Of blood was transfhscd from
the veins of her husband into her VEINS,
with the most favorable result In q
few minutes after, the current of blood
began to flow, and the ebbing of life
was checked, the circulation being re.
established and dcliverance from appa-
rcntly certain and approaching dissolu'
ton secured. DIR. w. suggests the .tfi.
al of this operation in the last stage OF
low typhus and the collapse Of Asiastic
cholera, when all othor means have
failed. ~
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

A BEAUTIFUL Ans SER.-Thosc who
havo much intercourse with children,
cannot fail TO have remarked with what
simplicity thcy frequently put quastions,
which even those of mature years and
extensive knowledge are puzzled TO an
swer. The following Is one OF those
questions, with an admirable answer a
child said to his parent, Father whore
does God get the color TO make cherries
so beautifully red2' "My child" said
the parent. ~ will tell you us soon
have been informed bow he tingcd all
lthe leaves with SO beautiful ~ greon.'
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

When the dcws begun TO gliston on
tho long blades Of grass, and the music
of the stream was inaudiblc, they would
seek their pathway homeward in the
full enjoyment of blissful love.
Did not Mr.. Clayville see all this
All this question we cannot answer
but no certainly never seemed in better
spirits, than whom witnessing the cvi.
deneo OF their mutual attachment. lie
dreamed longer in his high-baclSed
chair, the scenes of early days camo up
before his view and linked the present
with tho unforgotten past.