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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

HAY-47 bales NORTHERN HAY, JUS,
III received, and Tor sale by
ieb IS F0WLE 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

lust RECEIVED AT RICHARDS, blue
% mixed Yarn; beautiful shades of Shetland
Wool; Working Canvass; Steel Hoops: a further
supply Of Frangipanni Perfumery; Satchets, and
Pomatums; Beet Marrow; Toilet Soap: best
Cologne; black, brown, and white stick Poua-
tum, &c. Spring Goods received daily.
rah II RICHARDS. ITO Kingstreet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES. A..

TINE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY or
ALEXANDRIA, continues 10 insure agains,
Fire, generally, in Town and Country as here.
tofore, OH the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTHONY Y. COVER, Tr,sudsnt.
William Gregory, Edward ). Hough,
Robert Jameson, James p. Smith.
Thomas r. Keith, Robert 6. violert
William H. Fowle, Thomas Mccormick
John H. Brent, D. B. Smith.
Jno. B. Daingerherd
Office hours from 9 10 u, and from q 70 "a
o'clock. {. w. WATTLES, Secretary
Office on King street, near ST. Asaph.
pov ADV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23
GUANO, &C.
DHOSPHATIC GUANO-I am receiving
supplies of NENASSA OR BROW
COLOMBIAN GUANO, and beg 10 call espe.

VDHOSPHA1IC GUANo-l am receiving
supplies of NEVASSA OR BROWN
c"L''ipiHN "uHNN' ""u pes ''i espe'
|"' NJ go Txcn, xeY R,.,,
p-,r,Hn EoL 49,
oscrnna rona ,to ill., ~, Nance
.oIT'I L9a". 80 ,oa go
eIr|. Ln" w., ,hH. r. Co.
Wv S;''",s,' ~ an.,aJ = md fonnd =.
80 -" n"n,no as a~Ilo,,.
D. "lfa,.aSrTmn s,oo
DO". : q,e7
To do pbnsnbor;c Ard 90 rs
pbosnS,,e Of Iron SOS
Con'ainIng of Per. Oxide OF Iron. 1853
Do. do PnosphoTic Acid. 3.l5
Carbonate of Lime. All
Containing of Lime. asa
Do. do. Carbonic Acid ...... 2O7
Per. Oxide OF Iron and AIumina, with
a trace OF sand) l3.Ia
Water. 80
lUOOu
The above article Is a most concentrated
Phosphate manure, and should be welcomed as
a great desideratum.
(Slgned) CHARLES BlCkELL, Ph. ID.
,oa Laaa FL. Lm
r"s = y '"'9 Nj r.
"'
rUANU-NO. | PERUVIAN OF direct i'm.
" portation.
AFRICAN, containing Ammonia and Phos.
pilates, in large proI ortion.
COLUMBIAN, III bags and barrels.
MEXICAN, "A A and"A," in barrels.
SUP. PH0s. OF LIME, warranted OF best
nudllfE. IN BAYS and barrels
BONE DUST in barrels, warranted pure.
All OF the above fertilizers are warranted of
best quality, and are offered al the lowest mar
ket prices. (ieb % FOWLE 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23
&C.

GROCERIES,, SC.
IL A. MARBURY, WHOLESALE DEALER IN
r. FOREIGN and DOMESTIC u MES
and LIQUORS, No. Q, North side OF King
street, 2nd door from Union street, offers for sale
Rectifed Whiskey; Old Rye do, all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do; Cherry do
New England Rum; Peach Brandy
Holland Gin; Jamaica Rum; pure Spirits
Port, Sherry, MADEIRA, Malaga, and Champagne
Wines; Cordlals; Ale; Porter, &c, &c.
NH
7 IQUORS.-We have Just received, a good
supply Of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LIQUORS, consisting in part Of
20 bbls Rectitied Whisky
80 Proof do
IS one. eighth casks Brandy
Half cask superior Henes-ey
S casks Burgundy Port Wine
2 Madeira
2 Sherry
Together with a fine stock # Old Rye Wits
key, London Cordial, Gin, Cigars, Tobacco,
Teas, &c, for sale by
NH 9 POWELL & co.
TISH.-5O bbls. No. 8 Mackerel
II hall Dbls. No. 3, large, do
III bbls. Round Herrinss
200 " Cut do
IS " Gross do
POO " Alewives
5 " Trout
boxes Hake
5 half boxes Hake, daily expected, and
for sale by 1nov III FOWLE n co.
TRESH SUPPLY
10 hhds. new crop New Orleans Sugar
: " handsome Porto Rico do
10 bbls. new crop New Orleans Molasses
5 hhds. Muscovado do
% bags prime Rio Coffee
10 boxes Cavendlsh Tobacco, Just received,
and Tor sale by
MCVEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN,
ian IS Prince-street Wharf
CUGARS-New crop New Orleans Sugar
and Mollsses, just received also, Crushed,
Powdered, and Clarified Sugars.
l.. NJ. MCCORMICK,
NH % Theatre Building.
DEED SEEDN SEED!!l-
= 100 bushels prime Clover Seed
90 " " Timothy Seed, Just re-
ceived, and for sale by
feb 22--2m KNOX & BRO.
Urine EASTERN CHEESE.-This day
landing from Schr. Arctic, 1900 lbs. East
ern Cheese, Tor sale by
GRAY, MILLER & co,
feb ~ Corner King X Water.sts.
rEOUND ALUM AND FINE SALT
II 200 sacks Ground Alum salt
800 " Fine Salt, Tor sale by
feb "a WASHINGTON Il co.
DOWDER-A full supply OF Sporting and
Blasting POWDER, OH hand, and ior sale
TED IL CAZENOvE Il co.
NEW CROP n. o SUGAR AND MO
\ LASSES, Tor sale by
NH % JOHN A. DIXON.
A LOT OF NICE FLAX SEED, in store,
n and for sale BY
NH D. S. GWIN 4 SON.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTs, &C.
TNGLISH GARDEN SEED-Just received,
II and for sale, a large supply OF Ault's fresh
and genuine English GARDEN SEED, consls-
ting of Beans and Peas of many varieties, Cab.
bage, Carrot, Celery, CaulItlower, Beet, Large
Leek Seed, Parsnip, Pepper, Radish, Salsaiy,
Spinach, Large Smooth Tomatoe, ard many
other seeds, of the best varieties, for sale b.
ID. q. MEADE.
mn 6 No ~ Fairfax street.
CTRAWBERRY PLANTS-We vii have
on hand at the planting season, the Nc
Avoy superior STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
which are equal TO the Hoyey seeding in size
ard flavor, but greatly preferable as bearers
They will be carefully boxed and forward with
out extra charge, at $500 per hundred plants.
Order early ADDISON, WALLACE x co.
mn i
rEEDS! SEEDS SEEDSM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

a. VALUABLE FISH HOUSE foR
r.. RENTING spacious and commodious
HOUSE il, on the west side of Union street nearly
opposite the Corporation Wharves. Possession
given Immediately. Apply to ~
RIDGELY, HAMPTON n Co'
NH 1e-dlw Al King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

NEW GOODS.-Brsss ard Steel Hoops, In
y dIa Rubber ard Horn Dressing and Tuck
Combs, best quality Fine Combs, Elastic and
Morocco Belts; Jet Clasps, Cloth, Hair, Velvet,
Tooth and Nail Brushes; ida and French Work.
ing Cotton, Shetland Wool, all colors; Accorde.
ons and Flutenas; India Rubber and Steel Hair
Pins. India Rubber Ratiles, Port Monias, and a
variety OF other articles, Just received, and for
sale al [nh 81 c. c. BERRY'S, u, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DAZlN'S EGYPTIAN LIQUID HAIR-DYE,
ID a new discovery for changing instantane-
ously, grey or red hair, eyebrows and whiskers,
10 a beautiful JET BLACK or BROWN color,
without injury TO the skin. This new prepsra-
ton is warranted to dye the Hair OF a perma-
nent color in ter minutes. Just received and
for sale at lmh p C.. {. BERRY'S, 70, King.st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DERKLEY & SHACKLETT have opened
ID Fancy Prints, bleached and brown Cottons'
Cotton Oznaburg, Striped Shirtinss
Plaid Domestics, Bed Tickings
Linen Diaper, Linen Towels
Ginghams, Linen Hankerchiefs, which
they will sell cheap. They have on hand a few
pairs of Bed Blankets, and other wooden goods,
which they will sell at greatly reduced prices,
feb II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

NENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING SHAWLS.
" Having on hand, a few OF those very
heavy SHAWLS for Gentlemen, we will close
out the lot by selling them at greatly reduced
prices; also, lot OF superior BED BLANKETS,
which we will sell at prices that cannot tail TO
give satisfaction. J. +. Il l.. A. LARklN,
leb "a No. "a, King treet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23
DRUGS, CHEMICALS. &C.

NJ OREHEAD'S MAGNETIC PLASTER
lNI -PRICE ALMOST NoTHISG-Let il be lie.
membered that pain cannot exist where this
Plaster is applied. 1t is exceedingly pleasant
and agreeable in its use, and is free from all
those objections attached to Il generality of
Plasters. 1t is warranted to maintain its vir-
tues for years, and to keep unimpaired in any
climate. Price, Is cts. a box, with full direc-
tons. For sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER & SON,
3 mo 20 Stabler's Old Stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

n HOWARD is still connected with the
above house, and will continue 10 give
his strict personal attention to the sales OF Cous-
TRY PRoDUcE, and to the filling of country or
ders. He earnestly solicits the patronage OF his
old friends and the public generally, to the
above finn, which he can recommend with con-
fdence. NH Sim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

NOPARTNERSHlP.-RlCHARD w. ROB.
" INSON and JOHN A. KEYS, have this
day associated themselves together, for the pur-
pose of conducting the business OF MERCHANT
TAILORING. under me name and style OF
ROBINSON s. KEYS,
- Thankful for past iavors, they hope by
unremitting attention 10 business, 10 merit a
continuation OF the same. All orders in their
line OF business will be thankfully received, and
promptly attended TO.
" All persons indebted to either of them,
will please call ard settle the same.
RICHARD W. ROBINSON,
mn lS--tf JOHN A. KEYS.
CUPERIOR BLACK CLOTH FR0CK
- COATS, worth twenty dollars, for fifteen
dollars.
Superior BLACK CLOTH FROCK COATS,
worth twenty-five dollars, for twenty dollars
Fine WHITE SHIRTS, with Marseilles DO.
SONS, collars, and wristbands. Also, Gentle.
mems GAITERS-for sale by
nov s WIN. d. MASSEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

1On BBLS. No. / ALEWIVES, just receiv,
IOU ed and for sale by
feb IS WASHINGTON * co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

"AVANA SEGARS.-A further supply OF
choice and genuine Havana Segars, just
and for sale by
NH IS J. A. MILBURN, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

w HITE BEANS, in store, and for sale by
NH | d. S. GWlN IL son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DERKLEY Il SHACKLETT are now re-
ID ceiving their Spring and Summer supply
OF Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, to which
they invite the attention Of purchasers generally.
mn 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DLANCARD'S PILLS, OF Iodide Of Iron, the
ID genuine imported, for sale by
NH is H. COOK & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

TtAST STEEL, ELLIPTIC SPRINGS, HtB>,
" SPADES, SHOVELS, &c.-Haying on
hand an overstock OF the above goods, the sub
scriber will offer them Tor sale al rednced prices
Also a stock OF OF Jspanned SaGdleTy such
a Roller h Harness Buckets, Terretts, "ai'f
Hooks, Pad Screens, Harness Rings, Rein Snais
&c, which will be offered at less prices 'hon
were ever before named for, same dsscrP'Iono Of
goods to close them out entire iy-hayIng pui'
chased a large proportion OF MS stock at di''
count, he is prepared TO give bargains, and IT.
vlte all 10 call and examine tor themselves
On hand a lot OF Plough Plates aid Ham
meEed Blister Steel good quality.
JOHN L. CREIGHTON.
feb IS No II Royal stree,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

100 SACKS Ashton and Ground Alum
4(DU Salt, in store, and for sale by
mh2 PERRY Il PENNYBACKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DLANKETS, BLANKETS, ofevery descrip-
ID ton, are selling at reduced prices, at
S. L. w. MEYENBERG'S.
feb Is Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

CTILL ON HAND, Bed, and Servants Blan-
y kets, Cloths, Cassimeres, and Tweeds, Mus
liLs, Merinoes, Fianrels. Ladies and Gentle
mems Shawls, with many other desirable WIN.
TER GOODS, which we are anxious TO close
out at a great reduction on this seasons prices.
feb 25 ASHBY & WOOD. No. l7O, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DUTTER AND CHEESE Goshen
ID Butter, received and tor sale by
NH Is THOMAS CLOVES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

1S00 LBS. COUNTRY BACON, just re-
I.)\JU ceived, and Tor sale by
NH Q PERRY & PENNYBACkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

ONION SETS, just received and for sale
by J.R. PlERPolNT.
No. l72, S. f. corner OF King and Wash. SIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

DARBER'S SPECIFIC FOR ~PlLES.-The
ID most ~efectual preparation known, for sale
by HENRY COOK &CO.,
NH II Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

TLOWER SEED.-We have just received, a
full assortment Of choice Flower Seed.
NH II H. COOK Il CO, Sarepfa Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

the undersigned,
y have this day formed a copartnership, for
the purpose of conducting a GENERAL GRO
Gerry, LIQUOR, AND PRODUCE COMMITS
SION BUSINESS, under the name and style of
Blackjack, MARSHALL & CO, at the
old stand Of d. & S.. Blackjack.
ID. X Blackjack.
THOS. MARSHALL.
March 9. 1858. +. S. blackjack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

GARDEN PEAS.-Tom Thumb, Daniel
" O'Rourke, two new varieties, and Extra
Early, very prolific also, Extra Early, Early
Blue Surprise, Champion OF England, Napoleon,
Hairs Dwarf Mammoth, Epp's Monarch, Black
Eyed Marrowfat, White Marrowiat, Sugar Peas,
Early May, Blue Imperial, Bishops Dwarf Pro-
life, &c, for sale at New York prices.
NH Is H. COOK & CO. Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

. UBlN'S GENUINE EXTRACTS, AND
BAZIN'S SOAP, just received and for sale
at STONES New Drug Store.
NH I6 No. los King 7 .,opp Marshall House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

rITRATE OF MAGNESIA. in Solution. pre-
u pared by Chas. Ellis, a valuable and plea.
SAINT a%perient. A full supply just received al
NH is J. A. MILBURN'S Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

TIMOTHY SEED, in store, and for sale by
NH d. s. GWTN & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

n EMOVAL.-The subscribers having re'
III moved TO No. All. King street iou'
doors below Fairfax, would respectfully lr'N'
their old friends and customers 10 give them Z
call at the new stand. Their assortment "H.
as heretofore, be large and general, embracing
HARDWARE OF all kinds
Pocket and Table Cutlery
Plated Spoons and Forks
Shot Guns and Rifles; Building Materials
Nails; Carpenters Tools
Blacksmith's Tools, &c, all OF which wiz
be sold at the lowest prices. wholesale or [s,''"
ieb "a BARLEY Il TRIPLE1l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

N7EGROES WANTED wish 10 purchase
any number of NEGROES, for which |
will paw liberal prices. Those wishing TO sell,
will do well TO calf on me before selling, at my
old stand, at West End, Alexandria, Va.
AUG ls-dtf JOSEPH BRUIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23
GROCERIES,, &c.

TIlNE CHEWING TOBACCO. The sub
scriber has just receiued a consignment Of
superior CHEWING TOBACCO, from the Gel
ebrated factory of NJ. Langhorne x Sons,
Lynchburg, comprising the following well
known and popular brands:
"Gem of Virginia" III fancy boxes
"Julianna May" s b boxes
"Sallie Cary, 5 D boxes
Royal Arch" 10 ID boxes
extra fine Orinoca' boxes
"R. w. Crenshaw," boxes
For sale TO the trade at factory prices In
Lyuchburg. Dealers are requested 10 call and
examine. L. NJ. MCCORMICK,
NH Theatre Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

HOUSE FOR RENT.-The dwelling
S:4HoUSE, or Prince street, next door east
of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad office. The house is in thorough re-
pair, and TO a good tenant the rent will be made
low. Apply at the Office OF the Gazette.
NH 6-C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

The above article is a most concentrated
Phosphate manure, and should be welcomed as
a great desideratum.
~(Signed) CHARLES BlCkELL, Phi. D.
The article is ground to a fine powder, and
put up in strong bags. For sale low.
mn II JAMES e. NEVETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

MEXICAN GUANO A. A. Il A., in sacks
and barrels, all warranted 10 be of the very best
quality, and having the Baltimore Inspection
brand on each package, for sale al lowest rates,
by JAMES G. NEYETT,
feb 81 Successor 10 Nevett Il Snowden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

A QUA AMMONIA; Gum Camphor; Salera-
N tus Sup. Carb. Soda Cream Of Tartar
Chalk and Flax Seed Meal, for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS Il co,
NH 10 cor. of King aud Alfred-sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

TAVING purchased the entire interest OF
Nathaniel Boush, in the late firm, OF liar.
per q Boush, | will continue the SHIP CHIN
DLERY, GROCERY, and COUNTRY Pro.
DUCE BUSINESS, at the old Stand, No. 2,
foot OF King street, under the name and style OF
J. NEWTON HARPER Il co. | return my
thanks for the patronage extended to he late
firm, and hope by strict attention 10 business, TO
merit a continuance OF the same.
feb 6 J NEWTON HARPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-23

CTRAWBERRY PLANTS-We have for
y sale Twenty Thousand Strawberry Plants,
OF the finest varieties known.
NH IL HENRY COOK & co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-03-17
How to Behave in Church.

For GENTLEMEN.-Fancy, upon cpen-
ing the door, every body will look at you
and bear yourself bravely till YOU get to
your seat. Then pass your hand over
your hair TO see If the hours labour that
you spent on it has not been in vain, then
take good long stare over the congrega.
tion to see who is there. II you chew
tobacco, blaze away into the seat behind
IT unoccup'ed. or else let drive at your
nelghbor's patent leather. Scratch your
name on the back Of the front seat, with
the likeness Of a one eyed hippogriff,s stare
frequently at the pretty looking girl be-
hind you, and il possible send her note
assuring her that she has the prettiest
hand or the most exquisite eye of blue
this side of Paradise. After having ex
hausted all reasonable amusemeuls YOU
may shut your eyes, open your mouth,
and favor the congregation with an ex
tempore snore. After the service is over
do the agreeable to some divinity there.
| after write Yourself brick.
For YoUSo LADIEs.-Spend your
hours in fixing out before starting, for it
is every young lady's duty 10 look pretty,
bearing in mind that ladies were created
for the especial purpose Of being worship
ped by gentlemen, and attracting their
unqualified admiration. Step daintily
up the aisle, seat yourself again. and re
| peat this six consecutive times. Pull the
outer garment a little way over the LETT
shoulder, then back on the right, and
after doing this few times leave it where
you found it. S.ragLten down draw il
up pull out highly periumed pocket
handkerchief, pass it over your lips and
return it, smooth down both sides Of your
dress, and thrust the toe oi your exquisite
foot little out, and then af:er raising up
and setting down again you will I've pre-.
pared for further Developments. Being
properly fixed, you will rise up again anG
sit down, and then after rising up and
sitting down once il would be vel TO re-
peat it. II the gentleman in front sends
you q note, hide it under your prayer
book or fan, aud read il when he Is no,
looking (; you need pay no particular at
tention to the preaching, that will be fol
the benefit Of sinners. II you have blue
eyes, turn them upward once in while
u black close the lids and LOOK dreamy
II there isa gentleman at church 70,
particularly fancy, don't accept gentle
mans company, unless he protfers Il, anC
lst sour judgment guide you therssf
J, ter.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-03-17

IioNugABLE CoSDITIoNs.-Manyy wear,
ago, IN what Is now n iiourisiriuy city in
New Hampshire, lived n s,alwart black.
smith, fond Of his pipe and Of his Joke
iie was also fond of Lis blooming dsuyl.
der, whose many grsces and charms hsd
ensnared the elections Of young prin.
ter. The couple, after season Of mu,u
a: billing aud eooing, engaged" them
selves. and nothing but the consent Of the
young iady's 'parient" prevented their
union. 10 obtain tLis, an interview was
arranged. and Typo prepared a little
speech to anionish end convince the old
gentleman, who sat enjoying his pipe in
pesfeci content. Typo dilzted upon fac, q
OF their long friendship. tllsI mDtual at
tacbment, their hopes Tor the future, aud
like topics, and taking the daughter by
the baud, said, III now. sir. ask yaa5 per.
mission 10 transplant this lovely nower
from its parent bed"--but his "pheeIinks
overcame him. lie forgot the remainder
oi his rhetorical flourish, blushed, STAN
mered, and finally wound up with-"from
IT'S parent bed into my own.A The father
keenly relished the discontinue az tho
suiter, AMI after removing his pipe and
blowing cloud Of smoke, replied
swell, young man, | don't know ss
I've any objection, provided you will mar.
~ the gal first"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-03-17
LANCASTER H. SOUTH CAROLINA MORNING. MARCH T. 1881
Domestic Receipts.

on IKE SekE oF "HOOPlSG CoCGH.-
A correspondent Of the New York Ecen.
ing Post furnishes the following recipes
for the cure Of the whooping cough -
The best kind of coffee prepared as for
the table, and give as common drink to
the child as warm AS can be drank and
piece Of alum for the patien, to lick rs
soon as it may wish. Most children are
ford of alum, and will get all they need
without being urged; but il they dislike
1t, they must be made to taste of it eight
or ten times in the course Of a day. 1t
will etfectually break up the worst case of
whooping cough in very short time
To adults and children in the habit of Ia
king coffee the remedy is good for moth.
ing.
BEEF TEA.-Take piece of lean but
JUICY beef, wash it nicely and cut it up
INTO pieces about an inch square put
these into a wide mouth bottle and cork
1t up closely; then set the bottle into a
pan Of water and boil it for an hour or
more If you have time. In this way YOU
will get the pure juice of the meat, und-
luted by any water, and n smaller qua att
ty will answer the purpose Of noutisb.
ment.
10 kEEp SrET.-Suet may he kept a
year, thus choose the firmest and mos,
free from skin or Veins remove all traces
OF these, put the suet i'll a sauce pan at
sore distance from the fire, and let it
melt gradually; when melted pour it in
to pan Of cold, spring water; when
hard, wipe it dry. fold it in white paper,
put it in linen bag, keep in cool, dry
place; wien used, it mus be scraped and
will make an excel. .nt crust with or with
out butter.
FoR SpRAISs.-Said 10 he excellent
Que pint OF soft soap, Country preferred.)
one pint OF whiskey; mix and bod them
until the quantity is reduced to one pint.
1t will then be Of the consistency of a
plaster. salve. Take thick cloth. linen
or cotton, sufficiently large to cover the
parts injured, spread the mixture, and
sprinkle the same with black pepper
Apply this, and let it remain for forty.
>'S't "'"'S' "A SuIS, III uluc cases out OF
ten will be effected.
INDIAN BREAD.-A lady contributor to
the Prairie Farmer, closes an article OIL
various subjects with the following direc.
tlons for Cooking bread -
"Do you know how 20 make GOOD, old
fashioned Indian bread Yes Well,
do you know how TO cook in | will
give you my plan. When sufficiently
light, place it iu hot oven; put in o
your tin or copper boiIera pail full Of
clean water; place it over the fire have
made wooden frame, fitting snugIy in to
the roller, on which to place your bread
pans. This must be high enough to pre-
vent the water boiling into the paus.-
When your bread has baked three tourths
Of an hour, place It in boiler cover tight,
and steam three hours. The water must
not stop boiling until the bread is done.
You will have a nice loaf without the hard
crust formed by baking until DONE"