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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

CTTUATION AS TEACHER WANTED
- A young Methodist Minister, who was eau
Gated al one of the best Colleges in the country
and has had several years experience in teach
ing, desires a situation as Principal OF all AGA
denny, or would locate in some pleasant neish'
borhood, and establish a good School
The best of reference given as to character
and capacity. Please address
REV. LANUS J. HlLDRElh,
ian 2o-dlw Parkton, Baltimore Co, Md
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

VALUABLE LAND IN ALEXANDRIA,
COUNTY, FOR SALE.-The undersisn,
ed having 300 acres OF Land in his farm will
dispose OF from 100 10 200 acres, Ill lots 10 SUIT
purchasers. Said Land is situated 5 miles from
the Long Bridge, on the Columbia Turnpike,
and about the same distance from Alexandra
and Georgetown. Those wishing to purchase
land. near The three cities, will do we'll 10 call
or The subscriber, as | deem it unnecessary TO
describe the Land or neighborhood, as it is pre-
srmsd that those wishing 10 purchase will ex-
anime the property before purchasing.
' S. B. CORBETT.
Washington. sep l7-2awtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHEN.W ARE.
y R r. MILLER, son i co, Impor.
tiers. have received two instalments OF their fall
supplies from the English PotterIes, and will
continue to receive accessions TO their stock TIL
the business season sets IN.
K. H. MILLER, son & CO., can assure
their friends and customers as weII as all otn.
es from the interior, that their stock shall be OF
the most desirable description. and that their
prices will compare favorably with those of any
dealers in their line, in any other markets III the
United States.
r. H. MILLER. son & co, have prepared
themselves 10 offer TO Virginia Merchants, every
inducement 10 make their purchases IN their
line. within the limits of the Commonwealth.
WINDOW GLASS.-They have Just Tecelv-
ed via Antwerp and New York. from the great
MANDATORY of "Ruux,' near Brussels, nag
boxes FRENCH WINDOW GLASS, ot super.
Tor quality, and OF different thlcknesses' which
they have imported under such circumstance
as 10 enable them 10 offer a superior article al
very moderate prlces. Smo24
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

NARIETIES.-Jus received at RICH
ards, very long Reds Tor Hoops; White
Zephyr, expressly Tor Knitting; French Steel
Spring Hoops: French Working and 1lda Cot.
tons. Jan %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04
FANCY ARTICLES, &c.

4 tOMB> &c.-Combs Of all descriptions;
" Brushes, in great variety Soaps, Extracts
Perfumeries, Hair TONES, Writing Desks, Work
Boxes, Cabas, Porte NonaieS, Card Cases, and
lots of notions OF hand, and for Sic cheap, at
H b. WHiTTlNGTONS,
ian % No. -. kiug.street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

FEBRUARY lST, lS5S-Havins just taken
an inventory of my stock OF goods, | find
have more than want. and will sell some on
very reasonable terms for CASH. Now is the
time for bargains Tor any thing in my way.
Among other things, | have SEVEN THOUSAND
PIECES OF Music, besides Instruction Books tor
Piano, Melodion, Guitar, Violin, Flute, Banjo,
FIagiolet, ACCORDION, Flutina, Bugle, &c.
Then ! have a great variety ottne MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS above named, and can furnish
you any others wanted.
Again | have a select stock of school and 9TH
or books. Blank Books, Memorandum Books,
Copy Books, States, Pens, Ink, Letter, Cap. Note,
Sermon, Lawyers, Bill, Drawing, Tissue, Wrap
ping, Envelope and other PAPERS IN TACT
about every thing in the stationery line.
Besides all these, | have d great variety OF
such things as Writing Desks, Work Boxes,
Cabas, Portfolios. Backgammon Boards, Chess
men. Dominoes, Port Monaies, Pocket Books,
Purses, Tablets, Card Cases, Gold Pens. Pocket
Knives and Scissors, Hair, Teeth, and Nail
Brushes. Combs. Leather, Morocco, and Castor
Bags. lnkstands, Water Colors, Carnels-halr-Pen
ellis. Cloth Stretchers, &c. but ! must ~stop-Just
call and see for ourselves.
feb JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04
&c.

TRESH ARRIVALS bags Rio COtFEE
10 hhGs new crop New Orleans SUGAR
. tierces and hDis. n. O. MoLASSt.S
3 " Rice, new crop
IS bbls. Crushed Sugar
~ " common yellow do
4 boxes Loaf do.
3 b5ls. winter bleached OIL
2lO groce Matches-now landing from
Scbr. Statesman. and .or sale by
GRAY, MILLER & co,
ian 27 corner OF King and Water SIS.
Jn HHDS PORTO RICO SUGAR
10 "a bbls. Crushed and PuIverlzed Sugar
3j " G.. Yellow Refined Sugar
10 hhds. Muscovado Mo!asses
IS bbIs. prime Golden Syrup
81 bags Rio Coffee
Is d" Grain Pepper
100 " Shot. assorted numbers
80 boxes prime Dairy Cheese
So " Ajamantine Candles
80 d" Taliow
20 " Cayendish Tobacco, low priced,
lust received. and Tor sale by
McVEIGH Il CHAMBERLAIN,
doc % Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04
vIM. ARNOLD MERCHANT TAILOR,

w NJ ARNOLD MERCHANT TAILOR,
w has just opened a fine assortment OF
GOOrS, in his line, embracing some OF the
finest fabrics, and OF the latest styles, to wRich
he would respectfully call the attention OF his
customers and the public. Has present stock
comprises CLOTHS, and CASSlMERES, OF
every shade; EESTlNGS, OF all varieties, On
GLIDING some of very superior patterns ,
READY-MADE CLOTHING, Stocks, Cravats,
Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders, Gloves, Hosiery,
&c, which he will sell on the mos; reasonable
terms. The very liberal patronage ne has re-
ceIved, induces him to return his thanks 10 his
old friends, and to assure them that he is deter
mined 10 use every facility in his power, to sus'
tain the reputation ne has acquired, OF keeping
a first class Merchan: Tailoring Establishment.
He is still at the old stand, No. 81, King street.
oct 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04
TT AMILTnN'S HISTORY OF THE UNI
TED STATES. VOL l-HIstorY OF the

hhILlNtN , HlSlohl VT lnE Wv
TED STATES, VOL. History of the
Republic of the United States Of America, as
traced in the writings of Alexander Hamilton,
and his contemporaries, by John c. Hamilton,
Svo. cloth, 81 80.
Historical and Legal Examination Of the de.
cisiom OF the Supreme Court in the bred Scott
case, by Hon. Thos. H. Benton, ST..
Portraits OF My Married Friends, or a Peep
into Hymen's Kingdom, by Uncle Ben, l2me.
cloth, 1928.
Leisure Labors, or Mlscellanies, Historical,
Literary, and Political, by Joseph B. Cobb,
l2mo. cloth, s..
White Lies, a Novel, by Charles Reade, au,
thor of Peg Wo1iiugton,' &c, | vol. l2mo'
cloth. Si.25.
The Christ Born, a Christmas Story, by Mrs.
Ellen Key Blunt, 3S cts.
The North American Medico-Chirurgical
Review. edited by 5. d. Gross, NJ. d., and /. u.
Richardson, NJ. d, price IS per annum. For
sale by JAMES NIWlSLE u SoN,
feb 2 No %, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

TIME NORTH AMERICAN MEDlCO-
CHlRURGlCAL REVIEW, a BI-monthly
Medical publication, edited by Drs. Gross and
Richardson, late Of the Louisville Review, is
now published regularly, by Lipplncott 4 Co.,
Philadelphia, at 80 per annum, payable IN adj
vance. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner,
and the Louisville Review have been united III
the Chiru-gical Review; ard II is the intention
OF the publishers 10 establish a truly National
Medical Journal, upon a sure and independent
basis. Subscriptions received by
feb , ROBERT BELL, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

VALENTINES! VALENTINES!!--The
subscribers have lust received, a splendid
assortment OF Fancy aud 'ALEN'
TINES. for the coming season, and invite their
friends and the public generally, 10 give them a
call before purchasing.
A large stock OF ENVELOPES TO suit the
above; also, Valentine Cards, Writers, and
COMIC VALENTINES For sale at low
prices, by JAMES ENTWlSLE son,
ian II No. 95, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

~ ENTLEMEN'S SHAWL Is OF superior
" quality; iO-4 Bleached Sheetings
81 Damask Table Linen
BIeached and Brown Cottons
Irish Linen, Russia Diapers
Canton Flannels; Calico Comforts
Merinoes, Coburgs, and Mousllns
Table OIL Cloth; l2.4 Druggett
Also. 80 dozen Yarn Socks, all for sale
al prices to suit the times, by
ian 10 TAYLOR X HUTCHINSON.
TO ARRIVE THIS DAl.-4O pieces new
STYLE Calicoes; ~ 10 Brown and Lead
leans. Also, DeBages, Cohurgs. kld Gloves,
Brass Hoops. Black Velvet Ribbons. Bonnet
Ribbons, Gents. Long Shawls, Neck Comforts
in great variety, French Worked Collars, La
des and Misses silk Gloves, Lambs Wool and
Cashmere Hose, Tor sale AT pricesto sultthr times,
by Idec al TAYLOR y HITCHl>NN.
WE INVITE the attention OF the cusio-
w mers Of the old firm and the public gen.
erally, 10 our stock OF NOTIONS, DRY, FAN
CY ANp MILLINERY GOODS, which We will
sell as low as any other house IN The country.
S. Il ". MEYENBERG,
ian s. Sarepts Hail, No. 81, KIng.st.
I AIDES CLOAkS--We have on hand, a
lot Of CTOAKS, and being DESTROYS OF
closing out the lot, they will he sold very cheap;
also. a lo' of French Worked Sleeves aud Col
lars, which will be sold low.
ian | J.. F. L.. 4. LARklN, ia, k'ng.st.
" OSlERY. GLOVES. &c FOR The
WINTER Lambs Wool. Merino, and
Six Hosiery; Ladies Gloves, in Merlno, silk,
Kid. &c; G%entlemen's do. III great variety; Boys
and Misses do Gentlemens' ShawIS.d do do.
dec 25 ASHBT Il WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

TNHE VERY LATEST. AND HIGHLY I'M
PORTANT.-The public OF this city, and
country adjoining. will be pleased at the new
progress Of the well-known aud long established
CLOTHING HOUSE of SCHOOLHERR /
BRO. They not being contented with the Goods
and Styles that nave been furnished as hereto
fore. have introduced IN their new and just ar
rived GOODS. the very latest styles and mate
rails of foreign Goods. 1t will be really graft.
fylug 70 their numerous customers and trade
generally. 10 have such a market al the door,
where they can have the privilege OF purchas-
ing a suit OF Clothes Of every style the country,
mind. aud purse can furnish. One OF the INN
being constantly on hand attending TO the wishes
OF the purchasers, while the other of the same
firm pays his whole attention 10 the buying and
manufacturing OF the goods IN the city OF New
York. The goods imported and bought by this
firm are all OF them from first hands, and manu-
featured by the very best workinen the world
can produce. and adapted 10 suIt ever consumer.
II Is unnecessary to say any more about tAS
establishment. their intention IS 10 please tneir
customers. Their stock OF GENTLEMEN'S
FURNISHING GOODS is complete in all It's
branches. Thankful for past patronage, they
invite one aud all TO give them a call at their
DID Stand. No. 'U6 hmg street, Three dOOrS be@rc
IN, MarshaH HCpsa. .1isImidrid, ia.
sen 1T SCHDOIHFRR Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

~ BARRELS RECTIFlED WHlSkEl.-
Z,) 10 bbls. Old Whiskey
5 " superior, warranted 10 years old
10 " Malaga Vine
5 " Port
5 casks Madeira "
IL bbls Domestic Brandy
s cask superior
5 hhds. Brown Sugar, part prime: .
bbls. Crushed Sugar; 20 boxes Mould Candles;
~ do. Brown Soap; 10 do. Adamantlne Candles;
% dozen Demijohns; 10 do. 5 and 10 gallon
Kegs; 20 do. gross Matches; twenty thousand
Segars: 20 bbls. pure Cider Vinegar; 5 boxes
Ground COFFEE; ~ boxes Pipes: 20 doz. Brooms,
for sale low. hv Ioct 271 w. VI. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

.rRAND OPENING or GENTLEMENS
IT FURNISHING ~GOODS.-The subscriber
takes pleasure in informing mis- friends and the
public generally, that he has received, and Is
now opening his Fall and Winter stock OF
CLOTHS. CASSlMERES, VELVET n
SILK VESTlNGS; also, a general and varied
assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISH
ING GOODS, all OF which have been purchased
npon the b st terms. As | am determined 10
keen A stock OF first class goods, ! invite gen
rlemep TO call and examine before they make
their purchases, as an sure | can please both
as to price and style. name in part, Cloths,
all shades: Black and Fancy Cassimeres. Velvet
yrsting. OF the latest styles; Black and Fancy
Six do: Meriuo Shirts and Drawers; SILK do
latest styL: Neck Ties and Scarts; new style
Byron Collars; Dress Shirts, OF very superior
quality, Fancy do. English Caters; Suspenders;
plain and fancy Socks; Gloves, every variety
together with many other articles not necessary
10 name in his list GARMENTS made up IN
best style and warranted.
A. :. ROBINSON, Merchant Tailor,
No. l02 Kiug.st, oppo. Exchange Block.
sep 2S-dtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

MORE NEW B0oKS.-3he Rt"''" hHy' a
M careful collection OF many hundreds OF
reasons for things which, though geneLa'Iy oe
!ieved, are impertectly undersiood-a BOOK OF
Condensed Scientific Knowledge Tor Inc VII
lion, by the author OF Enquire WITHIN; prIseel'
Hynmsof Faith and Hop, by Hora'ius DSnaf'
D. D., author OF Night OF weeping ""or"-
ing of Joy" &c; Is Cts.
Darkmess IN The FlOrery Land, or Religious No
,;ons and PonuIar Supers,itions of North China,
bv the Rev NJ. Simpson Culbertson, OF the
Shanghai Mission Of the Presbyterian Church.;
IS cents.
Tn, Christ Boon. a Christmas Story, by Mrs,
Ellen Kew Blunt; 81 cts. Just published, and
for sale BY ian sol ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

MORE NEW BOOKS Bayard layloIs
wi New Books.-Northern Travel summer
and Winter Pictures OF Sweden, Denmark, anu
Lapland, by Bayard Taylor, one volume lZno'
ST. 25.
The City OF ths Great kiRg; or Jerusalem as
it was, as it is, and as 1t rs TO be oy III - l.
Barclay, Missionary TO jerusalem one hdnu.
some svo. vol, with colored illustrations price
So so. Co.
Debit and Credit, translated from the Ger
man of Gustav Frey,sg, by l.. [. L., WIN a
preface by Chevalier Bunsen, p.
Anna, or Passages from the Lille OF d pausn.
ter at Home, 32mo cloth, 10 CTS; For sats ny
- 90 No IS, Kingstreet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

TNGLlSH HEARTS AND ENGLISH
II HANDS, or the Railway and the Trenches,
by the author OF the Memorials oil captain
Hedley Vickars,' price - cts. Just published,
and for sale by [ieb q ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

I NkENH SUPFLI.-
L 10 hhds. new crop New Orleans Sugar
handsome Porto Rico do
10 bbls. new crop New Orleans MolasseS
5 hhds Muscovato DO
Is bags prime Rio Coffee
10 boxes Cavendl>h Tobacco. just received,
and Tor sale by
MCVEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN,
ian Is frlGce-sIIeet "hdII'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04
DRUGS, CHEMICALS. DC.

ARDEN SEED.-We nave just received
our first supply OF Landreth's fresh and
genuine GARDEN. HERB, AND FLOWER
SEED, which we offer for sale in quantities 10
suit purchasers.
Almanacs containing a catalogue OF the Seed,
TO be had gratis, upon application TO
JOHN L~EADBEATER Il son,
Stabler's old stand, Nos 81, south Fairfax ST.
mo 90
TRESH DRUGS, &c. -Quinine, Castor OIL,
Turkey Opium, Camphor, Morphia, orrs
Root, Saltpe;re, Gum Myrrh, Nursing Bottles,
Ground Cloves, Citrate OF Iron, Acetate OF Pot
ash, white and black Mustard Seed, fresh Hops
Indigo, Cream OF Tartar, Chloroiorm, |%alerlan'
ate OF Zinc, Oil OF Lemon, Hollands German
Bitters, Tapioca, Railways Ready Relief, &c
Just received and for sale by
J.'R. PIkRPOINT,
ian 90 l72. S. cor. OF King and Wash SIS.
TUST RECEIVED a large and handsome as
., sortment of French and English TOOTH
BRUSHES, some very hard; Farina Cologne,
in large Wicker bottles; loves Honey Soap;
Brown Windsor do; Breast Pipes; Barns Pc
made; Haul's do ] ubiD's do German Cologne,
ON drausht and in bottles. Just received, and
for sale low, by J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
feb 3 corner OF Fairfax and Prince streets.
DROwN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHESi Ba-
ID zin's Amandine; Ayers Cherry Pectoral
aud Pills: Wright IS Pills and McLane's Pills
and Vermiiuge; ~Chapmau's Vermliuse; freys
do Jaynes' do; Fahnstock's do; Jaynes' Alter
alive and Expectorant and Carmlnative Balsam;
Arnlca Strengthening Plas'ers, just received ana
TOR sale by j. WILLIAM BoWLlN"'
-, Eairt,Y and Prince SIS.
DILLS.-Holloways', Peters, Ages Cathar-
tic, Wrights' Indian Vegetable, Scots I,
Andersons', McLanes', Jaynes' Sanatlve and
Ague, Hobensaeks' Lees, Windharn, Hoopers,
ShalIenbtrgers' Fever and Ague, Brandreths,
and Moffatts' Pills, on hand, and for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS n CO.,
ian 20 cor of King and AliIed.s;s
INRESH GARDEN SEEDS-A large and
y general assortment OF GARDEN SEEDS,
warranted fresh ami genuine, from The celebra'
ted Seed Gardens OF Comstock, Ferre 4 20,
Wetherslield, Connecticut, Just received, and Tor
sale by J. X. PlEkPDlNl, NO, ~
Jan % Sc. cor. of King aud Wash'st.
DOERHAVE'S HOLLAND BlTTERS
ID Henry's Cordial, Woods Restorative tor
the Hair; Sandlord's lnvlgorator; Vests Fluid
Mrs. Aliens Restorative, and Mustang Llnl'
ment, for sale by PEEL, STEVENS %
ian rs cor. King and Alfred SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

4 DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE, ad-
n Joining BrentsviIle, the county seat Of
Prince William, containing TWO HUNDRED
AND SIXTY ACRES OF excellent farm or
grazing land, some fifty or sixty acres being bot
tom land, the remainder rolling, with sufficient
Nk timber. for the use OF the farm. The
Hull HOUSE is a comfortable I" o'story brick,
with other out.buildings, and some three or four
excellent never failing springs OF water. Also
a line quarry OF free stone, that is unsurpassed,
and easy of access and profitable. The FARM
Was formerly owned by John Williams. Any
one desiring to yiew the property and know the
terms. can cali on NJ. VI. Roseberry, near Brents
Vile, or J. NJ. Roseberry, No. 3l4, King street,
Alexandria. j. NJ: k',sEnEhhi,
NJ. NJ. ROSEBERRY,
49, Nr.ll;an Cnnnfu ie Dh-nnff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

ENOOTH BRUSHES "A large and complete
assortment OF the best French and English
make, for sale low at
MILBURN'S DRUG Store,
ian 81 n. F.. cor. OF King and Wash.sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04

Mems thick Boots and BroganS, No. /, for farm.
ing and similar purposes, and in short, every ar.
ticle usually found IN a well-stocked Boot and
Shoe Establishment. HENRY l.. SIMPSON,
iy l4-tf ROyd street, mar klng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-04
TNHE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPA.

Fairfax street. next door to J Leadbeater's Drug
Somewhere they will be pleased TO receive
offers Tor either Fire or Marine Insurance.
Prrsident-SAMUEL MILLER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-22
George D. Prontico.

A correspondont of the Nashville Banner who
dates his letter on board the Steamer Bel,st riyes
tho following sketch of the bright particular star
Of the American Press. We have known. saws
the Memphis Eagle. the subject of this notice long
and in the intimate relation of friends A kinder
heart and more maguanimous nature were never
youchsafed to man
Prentice is nbonr,l--(:corgo D-the editor of
the Louisville Jot,nol, Lecturer and Poet. Did
YOU ever see him? A short man. thick set round
BODY, short muscular legs. short round arms, hands
10 suit neck coming straight down into his shout
dcrs, and pretty short and thick, face decidedly
marked lie has checks that stick out ike n
Young cubs when his mouth is disten,lel with uu-
inast'catcd coin, Ia yonng cub is a Young boar.
YOU know J his chin is short, his lips firm and
thin, his mouth we'll outlined and of the protru-
ding or poutinp type. his nose ia straieht. not
sunk nor Roman, and not bIunt nor sharp--a reg
ular good nose, his eye is little, round and rest-
less enyeoped in fat which obscures it without he
looks at Won, it looks funny, witty severely snr-
castle calculating, cold, quick. without great hu
manity, vet not precisely selfish, cautious, pierre
ing aud with lttle fncity fuf tears. His brow is
black, little archcd and moderately wide. His
head is il YOU would have it in n word, round; it
is good head, large behind and before, not fiat
on the top and not scanty on tho sides; forehead
high and full His ear is small and sticks close
to his head. His hair is dark, when dry inclined
to friz up, obscnrcs hi, car. and neck, very thin
on top and hangs over his brow without care or
regularity. lie shaves clean; wears dove-colored
suit, pants and coat alike, vest of plain black
loose turn down collar, leaving the neck exposed
wears no jcwelry; keeps an old pair of specks al
ternately on his foretop or before his eyes lie
has an old hat worn smooth which comes down
To his ears. high and large, full of papers and
big red handkerchief He wears blue socks and q
pair of old buck.kin moccasins.
Mr.. Prentice talks little, reads much. lie has
book along which hs began at the first q don't
know what L ISL lie has also literary paper
lie sits by a table, book on it, bending over it.,
elbows m either side. mcneil in hand lie sets
there hut few minutes at A time before ho rises
and goes to his room or some other place. When
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-22


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plessans uhsge IN tnis ctate, % spenA apoetou q
s. ."s. o.ooeSsno,oCs 70 pessea nMwn - ~
n%osy yv1; ~ -. sau P'aoso sle.eeiv0 unaG ~
Tn" y W. HsySPs.e.% a - Doee heeee.
.nS ~'JI :, 49, ~ Wsae3 - pesnees
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u.".sS ~ =. w 'S1s. 1ne wcre eono
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,;"n. ''TSo"h, ~. 9u'tS mue Mse sn9i ex:r'
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~. 81. Saw wi.a'ns =. u's,sso ne,c.nes VINO
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,hs d;r;n,;sa ~nd hnS ~Sh. aeal.n srsf 2 &c
..sh ..s g.. .. Danuie. Snc w sc0sssLoi IN nG
sessGn m 70. % inc s.3rs ana tne srsloIs. oss on ben
o.S~ .. n.S .,'n noF ~ ~ = ~ ciy,
.Ia'u .a.a .as '1s Droaawey mo - .easeoa 1of
me SPeocer liouse, "nien ets nsoAsed nearly op-
p'SMss NJ. 0so" . "s.'et A.. A...,. ..t,.x..A a
,I ~. Wy az Ilec snc ao's, .no tn'nkin8 u
1o.sa . fa.ns. o,neren' from sns osner as1ed one
I, - ..a s,:".;... IN. ~: a.ss ~ .,oN oa
:" -h,ch =. r.i;, .o ~ ,nS..s.S S.s ~ pios
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her the key 10 No. 48, which he did, and she en-
torod IT, and removed her bonnsh shawl and Oh
or portions Of her sttirc, and crspt between the
sheets Of tho bed to enjoy . littls nap after her
long walk, never dreaming that shs was In the
wrong house, for tho reason that he apartment
happened to have tho same position, and 'was fur.
nished very much like her room q The "Hpeu-
Ger" 80. =
Instead Of taking "little nap" she fell into
profound sleer that continued hour AFTER hour
until II o'clock, at which tin,e she was disturbed
by most unexpected incident. Aasss-s Il saaIit
Tho rghtful occupant of No. 48, q merchant
from n town in Indiana who had been to the the
atre and become q little intoxicatsd. went 70 the
Madison and wishing no one 70 ~ his condition
walked up 70 his room without light and fortu-
natsly or unfortunately found The door unlocked.
lie entered quietly and a. total darkness rsign-
cd there he removed his garmenss and crept into
the spacious double bed, not disturbing In the
least the fair bride who lay nsas The waIl. e.
How long the two rcposed there side BY ida
with only foot of space between than. ~ Nm
conscious OF each others presence, y not exactly
n,anfnun vnipa ard in tha m frnrn