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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15
CLOTHING.

VTILLIAM D. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI.
w LOB, would respectfully call the atten-
ton of the public, 10 his stock of GOODS, suit.
able for Gentlemen's wear consisting Of Black,
Blue, Brewn. and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Oueercord and Tricot do; Preach, English, and
Scotch CASSIMERES, OF every shade and style;
Velvet Silk, Satin, Cashmere, and Embroidered
VEST PATTERNS, of the latest style and best
material: also, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Ayp FURNISHING GOODS, such as Frock,
Dress, Business Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain and Fancy Cashmere PANTALOONS,
Velvet Cashmere, Cloth, Satin, Silk and Varo-
Ma VESTS; fine Dress Shirts aud Collars IN
dershirts and Drawers; silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchief; Gloves Cravats; Suspenders,
and Half Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen 10 be appreciated. All articles OF
dress made 10 order, and warranted 10 give sat
isfaction Thankful for the patronage hereto
fore received, continuance OF the same is soll-
cited. with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared TO please No o. south side OF King
street. oct S-'t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

NOTICE. The undersigned has on han
~ large and superior stock OF SCl lhh
STONES, which he will dispose OF at ressor'
bic prices to merchants and consumers. HI
vites the attention of the public 10 them, al Nc
%, King street, corner of Market Alley.
NH g. {. VI. CASIbEMhN.
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GROCERIES,, sc.

GROCERIES, sc.
~ A. MARBURY, WHOLESALE DEALER ~
I FOREIGN aud DOMESTIC VINES
and LIQUORS, No. Q, North side OF King
street 2nd door from Union street, offers for sale
Rectiii-d Whisky; Old Rye do. all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do; Cherry do
New Fl gland Rum; Peach Brandy
Holland Gin: Jamaica Rum; pure Spirits
Port, Sherry, Madeira. Malaga, and Champaign
Wines; Cordials; Ale; Porter &c, &c.
NH Q
T IQUORS-We have just received, good
| 4 supply Of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LIQUORS, consisting in part Of
20 bbls Rectifed Whisky
80 Proof do
IS one.eighth casks Brandy
Half cask superior Henes:ey
casks Burgundy Port Wine
2 Madeira
2 Sherry
Together with fine stock If Old Rye Wits
key. London Cordial, Gin, Cigars, Tobacco
Teas, &c, for sale by
NH POW ELL W
FISH-5 bbls No 3 Mackercl
L II half bbIs No 3, large, do
III bbls Round Herrings
200 Cut do
IS Gross do
200 Alewives
Trout
boxes Hake
S halt boxes Hake, daily expected and
for sale by Gnov III FOWLE II co.
TRESH SUPPLY
Il 10 hhds. new crop New Orleans Sugar
" handsome Porto Rico do
10 bbls new crop New Orleans Molasses
hhds MuscovadO 90
25 bags prime Rio Coffee
10 boxes Cayendlsh Tobacco Just received,
and Tor sale by
McVEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN,
jan Is Prlnce-street Wharf
INLOUR, BACON, LARD, AND BUTTER,
400 bbls Extra and Family Flour
100 " Super Flour
1000 DIS Bacon, hog round
s bbls Roll Butter; 20 frknS Butter
20 frkins Lard 500 dozen Eggs, in store,
and for sale by S. HARTLEY 4 son.
feb
TNRI-WEEKLY RECEIVING, by Manassas
! Gap and Orange Railroads, all kinds OF
! COUNTRY PRODUCE, which will be sold al
market prices. In store, and for sale, 400 bbis.
! FLOUR, o. various brands and qualities; 5000
lbs Country BACON, Hog round Roll aud Fir,
| kin BUTTER; Lard, Dried Apples White Beans,
! Eggs Timothy Seed, &c.
feb 5 T. ENGLISH & BRO.
| CrEED! SEED! SEED!!!-
= 100 bushels prime Clover Seed
20 Timothy Seed, just re-
ceived, and for sale by
! feb Ppm KNOX Il BRO.
! CUGARS.-lO hhds New Orleans SUGARS
! - now landing and for sale b.
GRAY, MILLER & CO.,
feb q corner of King and Water.sts.
4 LOT OF NICE FLAX SEED, in store,
NH D. S. GWIN 4 son.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &C.
TNGLISH GARDEN SEED.-Just received,
| r. and for sale, large supply OF Aults fresh
and genuine English GARDEN SEED, consis-
ting of Beans and Peas OF many varieties, Cab.
bage. Carrot, Celery, Caullhower, Beet, Large
Leek Seed Parsnip, Pepper, Radish, SaIsaiy,
Spinach, Large Smooth Tomatoe, and many
other seeds, OF the best varieties, for sale by
d. e. MEADE.
NH No IL Fairfax street.
CTRAWBERRY PLANTS-We vii have
= on hand at the planting season, the Nc
Avoy superior STRAWBERRY PLANTS,
which are equal TO the Hovey Seeding in SIZE
and flavor, but greatly preferable as bearers
They will be carefully boxed and forwared with
out extra charge, at $500 per hundred plants.
Order early ADDISON, WALLACE 4 co.
mn
rEEDS! SEEDSM SEEDSm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

TNOM THUMB PEA-The Tom Thumb
Pea, seldom, il ever, rises twelve inches
above the ground, is selfsustained bears prouse-
ly, and is withaI among the earliest varieties.
No amount OF fertility in the soil, (and be it
observed, it demands heavy manurlng) can in
duce it to rise above foot The name which
is it given is sufficiently distinctive. full sup.
ply on hand, and for sale by
J. LEADBEATER & SON,
Staber's old stand, Nos 5 & 7, South Fairiax-st
mo !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

ItOMBS &c.-Combs of all descriptions
" Brushes, in great variety; Soaps, Extracts,
Perfumeries, Hair Tones, Writing Desks Work
Boxes, Cabas, Porte Monaies, Gard Cases, and
lots OF notions on hand and for le cheap, al
H B. WHITTINGTON'S,
ian % No 81 Klng-strest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15
Il SHACKLETT have opened

Il DFhh LIZ q SFlNNhLTsI NdFo VEeTIoU
ID Fancy Prints, bieached aud brown Cottons,
Cotton Oznaburg, Striped Shirtlngs
Plaid Domestics, Bed TickiDgs
Linen Diaper, Linen Towels
Ginghams, Linen Hankerchiefs, which
they will sell cheap They have on hand few
pairs of Bed Blankets, and other wooden goods,
which they will sell al greatly reduced prices,
feb Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

THE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMP!
NY OF ALEXANDRIA.-No. II .a...
Fairfax street, next door 10 Leadbea,er', H.,
Store-where they will be pleased 10 recsi.'
offers for either Fire or Marine Insurance
President-SiaUEL MILLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

VIZ DOL, purchased By ..vNp
w js2 RoBlNsoN N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

ENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING SHAWLS.
\I Having on hand few of those very
heavy SHAWLS for Gentlemen. we will close
out the lot by selling them al greatly reduced
prices al o, a lot OF superior BED BLANKETS,
which we will sell at prices that cannot lall 10
give satisfaction. J. +. & l.. A. LARKlN,
feb "a No %, King treet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

DAINTS, OILS, &c.-Pure Zinc White.
Levi S pure Lead, Manhattan Lead, Boil
ed Linseed OIL Raw do; Spirits Turpentlne, col.
ors in assorted boxes Brushes, and Artists Tube
Paints, for sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER & son,
Stablers old stand, Nos q 7, south Falriax-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15
w & A. MURRAY, MERCHANT Tai

w q A. MURRAY MERCHANT TAI
W . LORS, are now receiving their Fall
and Winter supply Of CLOTHS, CASSlMERES,
and VESTlAGS, OF all the various shades and
styles. Furnishing Goods:-Shirts-SIlk Me-
rno Linen, and Cotton; Drawers-Sik, Meri-
no. Jean, and Cotton Flannel; Gloves OF vari
Gus kinds; Suspenders; Cravats; Collars. and
Tres OF all kinds, and many other articles usu
ally kept by them, and will be sold as cheap as
the same quality of Goods can be had in any
otker city. No. 1913 King street. SEP 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

DAZIN'> EGYPTIAN LIQUID HAlR-DYE.
ID ncw discovery Tor changing instan'ane-
ousy, grey or red hair, eyebrows and "nisk-rs
10 a beautiful JET BLACK or BROWN color
without injury TO the skin. The new prePara-
ton is warranted 10 dye the Hair OF Perma-
nent color in ter minutes Just received and
for sale at G. C. RERRY'S
NH No 10 King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

CAST STEEL, ELLIPTIC SPRINGS. hIh'
~ SPADES, SHOVELS, &c-ha|rg 4.
hand an overstock OF the above goods is' =.
scriber will offer them for sale at reduced pre-
Also stock of OF Japanned SatdleIl,, ~.
a Roller h Harness Buckets, Tsrre''s Wa
Hooks, Pad Screens, Harness RIMS Ken Sl't'
&c, which will be offered at less prices 10
were ever before named for, same ttscnP''h.
goods to close them out en'Ir ly-ha'Iis y.
chased large proportion OF MS stock al ~,
count, he is prepared 10 give bargains anu D"
vite all 10 cal and examine Tor thems.l's',.
On hand lot OF Plough Plates aId h'-
mered Blister Steel good quality. ,,
JOHN +. CRElGHIV'
feb IS No ~ Roya. ','''
ID EMOyAL.-The subscribers HAVING
IL moved 10 No. Az King stree,
doors below Fairfax, would respectfully ~
their old friends and customers 10 give W.
call al the new stand Their assormel.
as heretofore. BE- large and general, eni"''''
HARDWARE OF all kinds
Pocket end Table Cutlery
Plated Spoons and Forks -
Shot Guns and Rifles; Building Ma'e''''
Nails; Carpenters Tools ....
Blacksmiths Tools, &c, all OF "h'-
be sold al the lowest prices. wholesais o. TT
feb "a \ BARLEY 4 lRlPLh'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

IIABINET, CHAIR AND SOFA MANU-
4 FACTORY, No 1870, King street, .4lsrGn-
d,ia Va-Having lately fitted up one OF the
handsomest ard most spacious ware-rooms IN
the CITY, for the FURNITURE BUSINESS, | re-
spectfully invite public attention 10 my large
stock of FURNITURE, which | am constantly IN
creasing Persons visiting our city will lind II 10
their advantage to give me cal as the range Of
my GOODS in respect TO quality and price, is
such as TO cover the wants and views OF all
My stock comprises Mahogany Sofas, Rocking,
Cane and Wood seat Sitting Chairs: Side
boards, Dressing Bureaus, (marbe top and plain;)
marble top and plain Wash Stands, marble top
Sofa, Card, Book and fancy Tables, Cottage Set
Redsteads, of all patterns: such as high, Field
ing, French, low post, and Trundle Bedsteads,
several patterns of Cottage Bedsteads, Hat
racks. Wardrobes, Looking Glasses, and a large
number of other articles embraced in the business
n Beds, Bolstsrs, Pillows, Mattresses, &C.
constantly on hand.
If j VI n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES,

THE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY q,
i ALEXANDRIA, continues to insure ,s,, ~
Fire, generally, in Town and Country AZ 49,.
tofore, on the most reasonable terms "'''
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTHONY P. COVER, Ir,sdsri
William Gregory, Edward ). Hogy,
Robert Jameson, james 2. Smi,, 49,
Thomas r. Keith, Robert G. yioT...
William II. Fowle Thomas Vic.
John H. Brent, n. B Smith '.'
Jno. b. DalngerfeId
Office hours from 9 10 | !, and from 2I.o..
o'clock G.. w. WATTLES Sec,.;,. I!
Office on King street, near It. A.ap5
nov lO-dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

II EROSENE OILS, DISTILLED FROM COAL
~ (Nor ExPLosyE)-Stcwed by Letters IA,
tenI-1he different grades OF these celebrated
Oils, suitable for Machinery OF all kinds, BIN
nacIe and Family use, can be had of the under.
signed, also of the Wholesale Oil Dealers and
Druggists in the city OF New York, and OF the
authorized Local Agent of the Company IN
this place. AUSTENS. General Agents,
Kerosene Oil Company, No. so Beaver ST, n. T.
q Local Agencies granted on application as
above. Orders should specify the description Of
lamp or machinery or which the Oil is wanted
2Q-enlY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

CTlLL ON HAND Bed, and Servants Blan-
- kets, Cloths, Cassimeres and Iweeds, Mus
liis. Merinoes, FIaErels, 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
lib rs ASHRY 4 WOOD, No 10 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

lrUPERIOR BLACK CLOTH FROCK
- 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-lor sale by
nov WI D. MASSEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

LOT OF NICE FLAX SEED, in store,
~ and Tor sale by
NH D s. GWIN X son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

IOPARTNERSHlP.- 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 he name and style Of
ROBINSON q KEYS,
n Thankful Tor past iavors, they hope by
unremtting attention 10 business, 10 merit
continuation OF the same. All orders in their
line OF business will be thankfully received, and
promptly attended 10.
~ All persons INDEBTED TO either OF them,
will please call and settle the same
RICHARD ". ROBINSON,
NH 1S--tf JOHN A. KEYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

LNRENCH GELATlNE; Irish Moss; lsia-
II glass; Coxe's Gelatine; Azumea; Bermuda
Arrow Root; Tspioca; Sago Pearl Barley, &c, ,
received and for sale by h COOK Il CO,
NH Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

UGARS.-lO hhds New Orleans SUGARS
- now landing, and for sale b.
GRAY, MILLER & CO.,
feb q corner of King and Water.sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

JNRESH GARDEN SEEDS.-The subscrl.
L Der has just received supply OF fresh and
genuine Garden Seeds, which he offers Tor sale
at No. 100 King street, corner OF Pitt.
feb II VIM a. HART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

DLANKETS. BLANKETS, oievery descrip.
ID ton, are selling at reduced prices. at
5. Il W. MEYENBERGS.
fcbl5 Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

DRUGS, &c.-Pearl Sage, Coxe's Sparkling
Gelatine, Size Glue, Liquorlce boot,
fresh Tannc Acid, Sulphate Morphine, Opium,
Oil Lavender, Oil OF Bergamot pure ground
Black Pepper Just received, and for sale by
JAMES kNTWISLE, JR, Apothecary,
NH 6 No % King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

4 LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n Library kept in the south room, iirststory
OF The Lyceum Hall, S. W. corner OF Prince and
Washington streets. Open every evening from
7 TO 9 o'clock, and on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday afternoons, from 81 10 S o'clock. An
nuaI subscription, So; six months, $I.5o; three
months, Volumes in Library, about 4,6OO
Observation-Disclosures MILLER.
DIRECTORS
George X. Wilmer, }. Edward Chase'
Benjamin Barton, Sylvester Scott
Elisha ]. Miller. Andrew jamie on,
s. Ferguson Beach, Richard l.. Carne' IT.
r. Henry Jenkins, John A. Milourn'
William a. Duncan.
Treasurer. Jameson.
my5-ly Librarian-Norva Foard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-15

NOR RENT-A WHARF, in good order,
with a LARGE YARD adjoining. This
property is we'll located for Coal depot, Lum-
Der, or Wood Yard.
EE on the wharf well adapted tor 'ommis'
sion and Shipping houses
Also. number OF VACANT LOIS on Uni
on street, very desirable tor Plaster lots For
terms, enquire Of GREEN BROTHER.
noy 20-tf
The hydraulic press. (North San Juan, Nev. Co., Cal.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

POLITICAL MoUNTEBANKs.--Sure-
ly, as there are mountebanks for the
natural body, SO are there mounte-
hanks for the polite body; men that
undertake great cures, and perhaps
have been lucky in two or three ex-
periments, but want the grounds of
science, and therefore cannot hold
out nay, you shall see bold fellow
many times do Mahomet's miracle.
Mahomet made the people believe
that he would call a hill to him, and
from the top Of it offer up his prayers
for the observers Of his law. The
people assembled; Mahomet called
the hill to come to him again and
again; and when the hill stood still,
he was never a whit abashed, but
said, .If the hill will ruot scome to
Mahomet, Mahomet win 60 to the
hill" So these men, when they have
promised great matters and failed
most shamefnlly, yet, if they have
the perfection Of boldness, they will
but slight it over, and make q turn
and no more ado.-Bacon's Essays.
The hydraulic press. (North San Juan, Nev. Co., Cal.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
AN Inch OF RAIN ON IL ArL

AN Inch OF RAIN ON a. ALLAN
T1c.-We have been struck With that
passage of Lieut.. Maury's Physical
Geography Of the Sea, in which he
computes the effect Of a single inch
of rain falling upon the Atlantic.
The Atlantic includes an area of
100000, 900 Of square miles. Sup
pose an inch Of rain to fall upon only
one fifth of this vast expanse, cit
would weigh," says our author,
100000 1000 tons, and the salt
which, as water, it held in solution
in the sea, and which, when that wa
ter was taken up as a vapor, was left
behind to disturb the equilibrium,
weighed 100000 more tons, or
nearly twice as much as all the ships
in the world could carry at cargo
each. It might fall in a day; but
occupying what time it might in fall
ing, this rain is calculated to exert
so much force-vhich is inconceiYa.
bly, great-in disturbing the equilibri-
um Of the ocean. IF all the water
discharged by the Mississippi during
the year were taken up in one mighty
measure, and cast into the ocean at
one effort, it would not make a great
or disturbances in the equilibrium Of
the sea than would the fall Of rain
supposed. And yet, SO gentle are
the operations Of nature, that move
ments so vast are unperceiyed.
The hydraulic press. (North San Juan, Nev. Co., Cal.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

The PRIVATE SORROWS OF Won
EN.-"It is not alone In the great
tragedies of life; it is more in the un-
seen and private sorrows; it is more
in the prosperous classes than in the
unprosperous; it is more. among wom-
en- who make no complaint, than am
ong the complainants, that we see the
wrongs in the position of woman. The
life, the ordinary life Of single women
in the community-their life from
eighteen years to their wedding day
what is it, in tens of thousands of
cases, but one long petty tragedy
A life reputed blameless indeed, but
also aimless life without a noble
hope, without a large enjoyment,
without an earnest purpose It is
impossible that the soul should be sa>
tis6ed with what society gives young
girls as the solid material of their
lives, dancing parties. crochet-nee>
die, the lest new novel, and the occa-
sional amateur manufacture of rather
indigestible sponge-cake. The soul
demands an object, or it dies. This
emptiness of life, to unmarried WON.
en-, has led again and again to insan-
ity and premature decline, for which
the doctors could find no sufficient
reason. Every man knows it, whose
position has given him the confidence
of woman a1sB qxE 9fiaIyY
The hydraulic press. (North San Juan, Nev. Co., Cal.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
[oRIGINAL.]
THE FOUNTA AIN.

We come not to sing of the wine in glasses,
Fair nature affords far nobler theme;
The pattering rain-drop such poison surpasses,
In the thirsty and white Tipped trav'lers esteem;
We sing of the fountain, the bushshaded fountain,
The emblem of healthfulness, virtue and truth;
The clear pebbly fountain the stonecrcled Fountain
Tho cool dripping fountain we loved in our youth.
How Oft on our knees we have tasted its sweetness
And laughed at the merry face hooking us there
Or watched the reflection of clouds in their feetness
Successfully passing on pinions of air;
Till pleasantly reused the sheep from the mountain
Came frolicking round us in gambols uncouth,
To taste of the fountain the bush-shaded fountain
The cool dripping fouataiD we loved in our youth
We knew Motive cared not-for greater enjoyment
Than lingering near it the long summer day.
When birds in the elder bush ceased their employment
To charm our young ears with wild gushing lay;
Or cautiously circled awhile Ger the fountain
Az though we'd the heart to modest them. forsoothl
Tasn drank from the edge the stone crcled fountain
The cool rpping fountain we loved in youth
Such sprang not from this joy of our childhood
As turks in the goblet which Bacchanals quaff;
Cur songs were all gay, and no bird in the wildwood
Gould rival the musical ring of our laugh
Our spirits we're fresh the breeze the mountain,
Our thoughts were as pure that emblem of truth,
The clear pebbly Fountain the stonecrcled fountain,
The cool dripping fountain we loved in our youth.
Still, still to our lips all its sweetness is cnging.
The scenes that surroundedit live in our hearts;
The carol Of spring birds b cheerfuly ringing,
And memry feeling of childhood imparts.
Then sing of the fountain the clear pebbly fountain
That wakens emotions of pleasure and TRUTH
The bushshaded fountain, the stonecirced Fountain
The cool dripping fountain we loved in our youth.
The hydraulic press. (North San Juan, Nev. Co., Cal.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

x EVERY FIELD A PLACER.-The
one great point Of superiority enjoyed
by our countrymen over their cousins
in Western Europe is the facility
wherewith every American who is
honest, industrious, and sober may
acquire, if he does not already posi-
sess, a homestead Of his own-not
lcasehold from some great capitalist
or feudal baron, but spot of earth
ofwhich no man may rightfully dis
possess him so long as he shall shun
evil courses and live within his means.
In Europe, on the other hand, save
in France, but small minority of the
workers own the lands they till, the
dwellings, they inhabit, while a large
proportion, even of the thrifty and
furehanded, including some who would
here be deemed quite rich, cannot
call one foot Of earth their own. To
own arabic land in Great Britain is a
mark of social distinction, badge of
high caste, so that estates are held at
prices which hardly yield three per
cent to the producers, and only the
very wealthy can really afford to be
owners of land. But here there is
not q youth Of eighteen to-day who
cannot, by simple industry, economy,
and temperance, have his own farm
Of fifty to a hundred acres Of fair
land by the time he shall have at
lained the age Of twenty-five; and
tits an amazing fact that two thirds
.f our youth seem utterly needless of
tils opportunity, wasting their days
and their dollars in frivolous amuse-
ments or rash speculations, and suf-
fering ripe manhood to creep upon
ihem while still drifting with the tide,
with greedy ears for every tale of a
new California, Australia, Sonora or
Nicaragua, but blind to the truth that
to the instructed brain and willing
hand every field is a placer, and that
gold is acquired far more surely in
Indiana than in New Caledonia.
1a vTara aga Horace Greeley.
The hydraulic press. (North San Juan, Nev. Co., Cal.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
DREss.-On this subject Timothy
Titcomb thus expresses himself:

DREss.-On this subject Timothy
Titcomb thus expresses himself:
There is on every man what may
be called "dress-center"-a nuclei
US from which the rest of the dress
should be developed and unfolded.
This dress-center, or primary dress
idea, is different in different persons,
but it is always above the waist. The
cravat, the vest, the hat, the bosom,
the coat>collar, may either of them
be this idea. 1t is always safe to
locate it about the neck and chest.
A beautiful cravat, sustaining a fault
less dickey, is about all a man can
stand without damage, in the way Of
elegant dress. This should form the
center. The vest should hamonize,
but be modest, and all the other ro>
bing should be shaded off until there
is not an obtrusive feature. Extrem-
tiles will then only be noticed. These
should be faultlessly dressed, but in a
manner rather to satisfy than attract
attention. Every thing should be
subordinated to this idea; the whole
dress should bow to the crayat. Any
man who has made dress study
knows very we'll that ten dollars a
year, spent about the neck, will go
further than fifty dollars spent about
the person. Coarsest clothes, devel-
oped from an elegant neck-tie, or an
elegant central idea of any kind,
become elegant themselves, and re-
ceive and evolve a glory which costs
absolutely nothing at all, except a few
brains, some consideration, and the
reading Of this letter.