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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
DIRECTORS
ROOTS AND sHOEs.

TINE CASH SYSTEM ADOPIED.-in e
subscriber after having tested the cred
system TO his hearts content, has come 10 Tue
conclusion that the CASH SYSTEM IS the best. both
tor the buyer and seller, and, from the present
date, shall DO business upon the above primer
pie. and would respectfully call the attention or
his friends Of the town and country To ms very
extensive stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, SuItd
bic to the present and approaching season,
which, as usual, ne offers for sale az tar lNIns
prices His stock consists IN part OF the follow.
Ing very seasouable articles, viz
Ladies Morocco aud Seal Walking Shoes
Slippers, Ladies Caters
" Boots morocco and SeID
Misses and Childrens Boots aud Shoes
GentIemens Cali, KipP, aud Buff Boots
Shoes
Boys e and KipP Boots
Youths and &" Boots
Mems thick Boots and BroganS. No. !, for farm
Ing and similar purposes, and in short, every az
ticIe usually found IN a wel-stOcked Boot AMI
Shoe Establishment. HENRY l.. SIMPSON.
jy Aft Royal STREET near htHg
A LEXANDRlA, VA, JANUARY lsT, 1851
IN hItHyfhD !. CROSS has ms day dN'O
cated with him in business JOHN " LLGEN
BEL and HENRY c. FIELD. for the pur.
pose OF carrying on GENERAL SHOE BUSli
NESS. At No. "a, King STREET, ALEXANDRIA. Va
under the firm name and style OF CROSS
LUGENBEEL Il CO, where the public gene
rally are invited 10 call and examine their large
and welSelected Stock OF BOOTS, SHOES. Sc.
which will be sold tor cash or 10 strictly pune
tuaI customers, as low as they can be- had
Quality consldered) in this or any other city.
10 Particular attention paid TO CUSTOM
WORK, both as TO material and workmanship
and warranted TO please. A call is respectfully
solicited at the SHOE STORE OF
Jan CROSS, LUGENBEEL Il GO.
TNHE CASH system ADOPWD-The subscriber
having tried the credit system, and found
that it will not pay, has concluded to adop, the
CASH principle. In nture and from thIs date.
he will continue TO do business upon the above
principle. In bidding adeu TO the old system.
he would return MS thanks TO his customers tor
past layors, and hopes by strict attention and
such inducements as ne may offer. to continue
it under the new.
ian 1T JOHN l.. SMITH.
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ROCKS. STATIONERY, &C.

MORE NEW BOOKS-Hanaiton,s History
M History of the Republic OF the United
States of America, as traced in the writings OF
Alexander Hamilton, and Of his contemporaries
by John c. Hamilton, Vol l., price $3.50.
Leisure LabOrs or Miscellanies, Historical
Literary, and Political by Joseph B. Cobb, ST.
Portraits of Ny Married Friends or Peep III
to Hymen's Kingdom, by Uncle Ben, 1925.
Northern Trarci, Summer and Winter Pic
lures of Sweden, Denmark, and Lapland, by
Bayard Taylor, 1925.
Benton on Dred Scou-Historical and Legal
Examination OF that part of the decision OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States IN the Ored
Scott Case, which declares the unconstitutlon
ality OF the Missouri Compromise Act, &c, by
the author OF Thirty Years View" ST..
Barclays Nanual-A Manual OF Medical
Diagnosis, being an Analysis OF the Signs and
SIMPSONS OF Disease, by A. w. Barclay, NJ
ID 81 Just published, and for sale by
ian 81 ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

VALENTINES VALENTINES 1.-The
Y subscribers havejust received, splendid
assortment OF Fancy and Sentimental VALEN'
TINES, for the coming season, and invite their
friends and the public generally, TO give them
call before purchasing.
large stock OF ENVELOPES TO SUIT the
above; also, Valentine Cards, Writers, and
COMIC VALENTINES For sale al low
prices by JAMES ENTWlSlE & SON,
ian II No %. King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

INALL STILES-HATS, BONNEIS ND
BONS, &c-J r. EU.dNS has lusl r.
celved aud opened, splendid assorrmrn' o.
GOODS in the above line, embracing BONNkl>
OF the finest fabrics and OF the latest Fau,aa
styles. he has also a splendid stock OF k.D
BONS, RUCHES, ARTIFICIAL FLOWEh>
add indeed every thing pertaining 10 be boH.
ness, which ne offers Gn the very bs-r term, =
tne assortment OF gentiemaus SOFT Ia.
always on hand He soIcts a cal! al 'hr o..
stand, where ne is prepared 10 sell Nho.,'o'
and Retail. oct No 81 King stree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
CLOTHING.

XSTLLIAM D. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI
w LoR. would respectfully call the stten'
ton of the public, TO his stock OF GOODS, suit
able for Gentemens wear, consisting OF Black
Blue, Brown and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Queercord and Tricot do; French, 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,
AND FURNISHING GOODS, such as Frock,
Dress. Business, Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain and Fancy Cashmere PaNTALOONS,
Velvet. Cashmere. Cloth, Satin, Silk, and Varo-
ia VESTS; fine Dress Shirts and Collars; I'm
dershirts and Drawers; Silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchief; Gloves; Cravats; Suspenders'
and Hall Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen to be appreciated. All articles OF
dress made to order, and warranted TO give sat
isiaction Thankful Tor the patronage hereto
fore received, continuance OF the same Is soil
cited. with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared 10 please. No. 81, south side OF King
street OCT o--h
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FANCY ARTICLES, &C.

VARIETIES. Shetland Wool white and
coIorpd; Dressing, TuckIng, Fine. and
Pocket Combs; Hair, Nail. Too'h, and Cloth
Brushes: Knives. Scissors; Porte MonaIcsi Work
Boxes: Writing Desks Dice: Accordcons French
Pomade and Extracts; German Cologne; Soaps;
Morocco Drinking Cups: DomInoes; Chcssmen'
Velvet Brushes Reeds and WhaIebones for
skirts, Just received and for sale low. by
ian ~ &. {. BERRY. No. = kIng-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

John T. EVANS has just received sGd oIt..
" ed this day from New York, d large a''Oi
ment OF LADIES FuRS, which vii bg 500
low 10 suit the times Call and examine.
oct 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
MORE NEW BOOKS.-Memorie of Gen
INl nesaret, by Rev. John r. Macduff, author

MORE NEW bOOkS.-Memories OF Cen
INl nesaret, by Rev. John K. Macduf, author
OF Morning and Night Watches" Words OF
Jesus" &c, vol u mo-, cloth, 81.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association, in Exeter Hall, London,
from November, 1856, to February, 1887, vol
II mo, cloth, 81.
REPOSITORY Thoughts on the Gospels, for
Family and Private use, by Rev J. c. Ryle, in
vols, containing Matthew and Mark, II mo-,
cloth, ~.
The American Almanac aud Repository OF
Useful knowledge, Tor 1858, 81.
The Thousand and One Days, d companion to
the Arabian Nights with an introduction by
Miss Pardoe, II mo cloth 81.
Twin Roses, Narrative, by Anna Cora Kit
chic. 75c
The Plant Hunters, or Adventures among the
H,malaya Mountains, by Capt. Mayne Reid
IS cts. Just published, and tor sale by
JAS. ENIWlSLE Il son,
ian 10 No. % Kingst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

ItOMBS &c-Combs OF all descriptions
I Brushes, in great variety. Soaps. Extracts
Pcrlumerles, Hair Tones, Whiting Desks Work
Boxes. Cabas, Porte Monaie,. Gard Cases, and
lots of notions on hand and tor sic cheap, at
H B. WHlTTlNGTON'S,
ian % No - King-s're"t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
GROCERIES,, &C.

10 = HH LBS. e t%SG and MP Por:!ss5 Sugar
80 C. Yellow Refined Sugar
10 hhds. Muscovado Molasses
IS bbIs. prime Golden Syrup
55 bags Rio Coffee
Is Grain Pepper
100 " Shot, assorted numbers
80 boxes prime Dairy Cheese
IS ~ Adamantine Candles
50 D." Talow
20 Cavendish Tobacco, low priced
Just received, and tor sale by
MCVEIGH x CHAMBERLAIN,
doc % Prince street Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

II EEP TINE TO THE MUSlC-Just re-
~ ceived from the importer and manniac-
tuTer. a choice lot of new MUSICAL ms RU-
MENTS, such as Violirs, Flutes, AccordeoEs'
Flutinas, Bauios Tanbourines, Drums. Flies
Flageo els, SC; also, Violin, Guitar, and BANJO
Strings. and other Musical merchandise
doe o5 JOHN H PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES, Al
FRENCITS Book aud Periodtcal Depot.
Debit and Credit, translated from the German
OF Gus,ave Frey Tag, by l. {. e., price 81,
Northern Travel.--Summer and Winter PIc'
lures OF Sweden. Denmark, and Lapland, 10y
Bayard Taylor, price j 70.
The North American MedIco-Chrurglcal Re
view, edited by ). ID. Gross NJ. d., and /. u.
Richardson, NJ D., price only SOC, or S3 per
annum
The Reason Why.-A careful collection OF
many hundreds OF reasons for things which,
though generally believed, are imperectly un-
derstood A book CT condensed scientific know
ledge Tor the million, by the author OF Enquire
Within 81
fresh supply of DR.. Livingston's Travels IN
AFRICA, $50.
Thompson's Bank Note Reporter for Februa'
ry, lZic.
Lesies Fashion Book and Magazine for Feb
ruary 25c
The Atlantic Monthly for February, 25c.
Emersons and PutnamS Magazine Tor FEB
rnary, 25c.; Ledger, Flag Waverley, Pictorial,
Lesie's illustrated Paper, and host OF other Pa
pers for the week, received and Tor sale. Jan ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

DIAPER! PAPFR!!-Just received Greet S
from the manufacturers, another supply
OF Cap and Letter PAPER, which Will be SOFA
cheap by the Ream or otherwise.
dec % JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

BARGAINS FOR CASH-We are now
ID closing out our entire stock of Blankets
CIoaks Shawls, Ladies Dress Furs, Cass.meres,
Cassinets. Flannes aud Dress Goods in order
TO make room for an early Spring supply
We are Offering great bargains, for cash.
5. Il W. MEYENBERG,
jan 20 sarepia Hall.
SrELLlNG OFF.-We ale now selling of
- below the manufacturers prices, very
large stock OF LADIES DRESS FURS, con
sisIing OF Capes. Tippets Ta!mas, Cuffs, and
Nutis, OF Sable Mink, Martin Fitch, and other
desirable FURS.
For Gentlemen, We have Seal, Otter, and
Mink Muters, and very large assortment OF
FUR GLOVES.
II The prices on our stock OF Dkl UooDH
are also very much reduced -
S. 4 W MEYENBERG,
jan ) No. s., KIngstreet Sarepta hall
WE HAVE ON HAND, Beautiful Fancy
w Prints BIeached ami Bro. Cortons Gray
Jose Flannels; Black and English MerInos.-
Also, a lot OF Bed and Crib Blankets, Quilted
Comforts; Country Yarn Socks and Stockings
all OF which will be sold low.
j. F. 4 l.. 4. LARkIN,
No a. King.st
A lot Of Black Cloth Cloaks on hand, and will
be sold at price cost. Jan ~
I ATEST ARRIVAL OF NEW GOODS
| Beautiful Mouslue ID LANES
Fancy Prints and Glnghdms
Hamilton Canton tlanneIs
Red and White Flannels
Beautiful Fancy CassImereS
pl,, mi NiyaJ S,t,iuptt. RlpaCucI and Brown
Cottons, Heavy Brown Cotton OsnabuIgs. ten
tlpmens Kid. silk and Buck Gloves and Gaunt-
lets; Ladies do; very nice Bed Blankets, all OF
which will be- sold AT prices 10 suIt the times
We invite our city and country friends 10 give
lis an early call J. F. x l.. 4. LARhlN,
dec "a No 81, Krng-street.
ENTLEMEN'S SHAW Is OF superior
IT quality. lU-i Bleached SheetIngs
81 Damask Table Linen
BIpached aud Brown Cot'ons
Irish Linen, Russia Diapers
Canton flannels; Calico Comforts
Merinoes, CoburgS and NousIlHs
Table Oil Cloth, PA Druggeu
Also. 80 dozen Yarn Socks, all for sale
al prices to suit the times, by
ian Is TAYLOR X HTTCHlSON.
V7NO ARRIVE THIS DAY--lo pieces new
| style Caicoes; ~ do Brown and Lead
leans. Also, DeRages Coburgs, Kid Gloves,
Brass Hoops, Black Velvet Ribbons Bonnet
Ribbons, Gents. Long Shawls, Neck Comforts
I in great variety. French Worked Collars La.
DIES and Misses SIX Gloves, Lambs Wool aud
Cashmere Hose tor sale at priest suit the times
/ by [dec "a TAYLOR n HUTCHINSON.
WYE INVITE the attention OF the custo'
w mer, OF the old firm and the public gen
! erally. 10 our stock Of NOTIONS, DRY, FAN
( CY AND MILLINERY GOODS, which wewIlI
sell as low as any other house IN the country
/ Il " NEYENBERG.
/ ian 3 Sarepfa Hall, No -, Kings
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-, - -. I,,L.-I
l0COhn.Mi% ~ oo,s ne'',neu " '''S"'!
~ ID DDS VI" nye '" "'s" ,vL;I.o,.
20 S ,i. p-, p"'s p IVY,
:" New England NUM-
~ APP'e ID amy
30. Domestic brandy
10 EIni ~ 90 Bourbon "HIshey
> Jo Ia,na,ra Snirits, (oldO 10 barrels Peach
Brardv. 10! casks Cherry Brandy: 10 bbs
Blackberry Brandy; 10 do Ginger Brandy; ~
40. Peppermint ami Cinnamon CordlaIs. with
Stout. Ale Porter DrnilluhuS, &c, 10 which the
attention of the trade IS invited.
+. A. MARBURY,
NH ~ No. IA. Fowle's Wharf.
WISH M hills No : MaCkrTp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

I,LOAK TASSELS, SHAWL PINS, &c
\ Just received (per Express large supply
OF Cloak Tasoels, Shawl Pins, Shetland Wool.
Mohair Hair Rolls Embroidery Silks, Skirt
Whalebones. Reeds &c. for sale by
dec C. {. BERRY. No. y. Kngstreet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

NJ ORE NEW BOOkS.- BayaTd IayToT
vi New Books-Northern Travel, Summer
and Winter Pictures OF Sweden, Denmark, and
Laplaud, by Bayard Tay Tor, one volume, l2mo.
81 25.
The City of the Great King or Jerusalem as
il was. as it is. and as it is to be- by DIR. J. 1.
Barclay, Missionary TO Jerusalem, one hand
some svo. vol with colored illustrations, price
So 50
Debit and Credit, translated from the Ter
man of Gustav Freytag, by l.. C.. e., with
preface by Chevalier Bunsen, l2mo 81.
Anna. or Passages from the Lie OF Daugh.
ter NJ Home. 32mo. cloth, - cts For sale by
JAMES ENTWlSLE x son,
ian % No 45, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

Mems thick Boots and BroganS, No. /, for farm
ing and similar purposes, and in short, every az
ticle usually found IN a weI-stocked Boot AMI
Shoe Establishment. HENRY L. SIMPSON.
iy l4-tf ROydi STREET near Rtug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
W. 4 A. MURRAY, MERCHANT TAI

W. 4 A. MURRAY, MERCHANT IHE
w . LORS are now receiving their Fall
ard Winter supply OF CLOTHS, CASSlMEREs,
and VESTINGS OF all the various shades aud
styles Furnishing Goods-Shlrs-Slk, Me
rIno Linen. and Cotton; DrawrI>-SlIk, Merl-
no. Jean, and Cotton Flannel: Gloves OF varl-
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 snme quality OF Goods can be had IN any
oI.pr cry No iUS King street. sep -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
TVHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY or

i ALEXANDRIA, continues To insure against
Fire, generally, in Town and Country as here.
tolore, on the most reasonable terms
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ANTHONY p. COVER, Prssoi,nf.
William Gregory, Edward ) iough
Robert Jameson James 7. Smith,
Thomas K. Keith, Robert u. Violet.
William II. Fowle, Thomas Mccormick,
John Il. Brent. d. b. Smith.
Jno B. Daingerield,
Office hours from 10 J, and from = ! 10 3!
O'clock {. W. WAIILES, Secretary.
Office on King street, near ST. Asaph.
nov l0-dly
VNHE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPA-
NY OF ALEXANDRlA-No. IL, south
Fairfax street, next door TO J Leadbeater' Drug
Somewhere they will be- pleased 10 receive
offers TOR either Fire or Marine Insurance.
President-SAnUEL MILLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

~ IS. Blackjack. GROCERS IND
J. COMMISSHnN MERCHANTS, BLACK
LOCK WHARF, invite the attention OF dealers TO
their STOCK OF GROCERIES, which they
offer on accommodating terms:
IS hhds ?. X and f.. l. Sugars
80 pack'gs Loaf. Crushed aud Clarified Sugars
50 bhds and bbls. Cuba and n o Molasses
ls5 bags Rio Laguira, Maricabo and Java
Coffee
Is J chests Y. H.. q P, aud Black Teas
ZuU boxes Mould, Adamnntlne, and Sperm Can
dies
100 boxes Black, Yellow and Fancy Soap
5UD reams Wrapping and Tea paper. For
sale by d. ). BLACkLOlh,
APP BlackIocNs Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

lrTORAGE.- Having taken IN charge the
= large and commodIous warehouse Oh Union
street, formerly occupied b. F. Coyle; also the
one on the Colyer Wharf persons wishing Stor-
age. for grain or other articles, can be accom-
uodat,d at the usual rates. by applying 10
dec NJ FLDRlDGE, Union Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

WE are new receiving the following LII
w QUORS. which wr offer tor sale low, w
rs bbls Rectih,d WhIskey
is Pure Old MonougaheIa
~ cases odd Wheat Whlskey'
Is baskets Champagne Wine. Together
with Wines, Brandies, Gin, &c. OF all qualities.
nov III POWELL Il CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

OFFICERS.
II. ". Thomas. President. ". d. Massey. Treasurer.
T. b. Robertson. Vice Prrst. f. SdUgstrr >rtTutary.
JAMES T. CLOSE, ActIlry ami G,l.ra' .iy-r'
NH 23-c&dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

BARGAINS FOR CASH.-We are now
ID closing out our entire stock of Blankets
CIoaks Shawls, Ladies Dress Furs, Casslmeres,
Cassinets, Flannes and Dress Goods III order
TO make room for an early Spnng supply
We are Offering great bargains, for cash.
). Il W. MEYEN BERG,
-. M Sarapfa Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

~ BARRELS RECTIFlED WHlSKEI.-
20 10 bbIs. Old whiskey 81,
superior, warranted 10 years Old
10 Malaga Vine
Port
3 casks Madeira
10 bbls Domestic Brandy
cask superior
hhds Brown Sugar, part prime: ,
bbIs. Crushed Sugar 20 boxes Mould Candles;
20 do. Brown Soap; 10 do. Adamantlne Candies;
20 dozen Demiiohns; 10 do. s and 10 gallon
Kegs; 20 do. gross Matches; twenty thousand
Srgars; ~ bbls pure Cider Vinegar; boxes
Ground Coffee; 10 boxes Pipes: 20 doz. Brooms,
for sale low, by Toct 27l W. VI. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

FRESH DRUGS, &c. --Qunine, Castor Oil,
l. Turkey Opium, Camphor, Morphia Orris
Root, Saltpere, 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, Nalerlan-
ate OF Zinc, Oil of Lemon, Hollands German
Bitters, Tapioca, Railways Ready Relief, &c -
Just received and for sale by
r pIERpOINT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, sc.

ARDEN SEED-We nave just received
" our first supply OF Landreths fresh and
genuine GARDEN, HERB, AND FLOWER
SEED, which we offer for sale in quantities 10
suit purchasers.
Almanacs containing catalogue OF the Seed
to be had gratis, upon application to
JOHN LEADBEATER & SON,
Stabler's old stand, Nos S 4 7, south Fairfax ST
mo 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

MORE NEW BOOkS.-Ryb on the Gospels
wi -Expository Thoughts on the Gospels
for Family and Private use, with the text com
ple,e by the Rev. J. c. Ryle, Rector OF Hell.
mingham Suffolk author Of Living and Dead,
Startling Questions" &c, IN vols, Matthew
and Mark, price s each.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mem
Christian Association, in Exeter Hall, from No
yember, 1876, to February, 1887, 81.
Memoirs OF Gennesaret by the Rev. John H.
Macduf, author of Morning and Night Watch
es," &c, ST. Just published and for sale by
ian l9 kObEhl DELL
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-22

The Bible In Schools.
A late election in New York ha resulted in
requiring the Bible to be read without CON-
ment in the Public Schools. Az this subject is
exciting great deal of interest," We give the
brief and very sensible remarks made some
time since before Dubuque audience by Hon.
Ben M. Samuels. of that city
No State. county. or city. had any right to
authorize any religious teaching, and had no
authority to give authority to any other person
to do %. (Cheers) The State was political
body. not . religious one. The State had no
authority to dictate the reading Of the Bible,
or prayers or singing of psalms to any Public
School or people. One Of the great cardinal
principles Of our government was the entire
separation of Church and State. What object
could our School Board have in introducing .
rule which must operate prejudcially to the
cause of education in our city and district p
their parents because that teachers were allow.
cd an odious license to introduce sectasian
tsachings in our schools.
He (the speaker) was Protestant, but in &C.
osrdance with our Constitution. he would not
do his Catholic fellow citizens the gross inius-
tice Of trying to force their children to learn
different version Of the Bible or creed from that
Of their own faith. He felt confident that tho
Board would in this matter recede from their
position. He strongly advocated moderation
and calmness. de drew this comparison -
Suppose that the Catholic population had the
power, and would say to the Protestants, "you
must learn and read our yersion Of the Bible,
sing our psalms" &c, would not all Of our
PrOtestants resist such proceeding So with
the Protestants if they have the power, and
inculcate this doctrine, will not Catholic citizens
do likewise I
He spoke against the system Of reading tho
Bible without comment, as provided by the
Board. No child, no man scarcely, without the
proper education. can perfectly understand the
Bible by the mere reading to them. They
could not comprehend it perfectly. Questions
would arise-many differed in constructions Of
the Bble-seet arianism at once then Syringe up,
and here 10 the great difficulty. He loved the
Bible no revered it, but he deprecated the
policy of many sectarians, who made their
seeming love Of that Holy Book hobby for
ssctarianism. The United States Governments
IL neither Protestant nor Catholic Government
so the State Of Iowa. Both unfurled on
their broad banners freedom Of religious opinions
aud inalisnable rights Of conscience.
This system of Public Schools is supported
by taxes on ALL CITIZENS alike Shall any
part Of our citizens be forced to pay taxes for
the support Of sectarian schools contrary t.
their religious belief? He again expressed his
opinion that the School Board would, on review
Of the matter and the resolutions laid before
them, reconsider and withdraw their action in
this matter. He could not believe that they
would DO instrumental in injuring the Public
Schools or the great cause Of educ atom by al.
herring to il. He concluded amid much APP
plause.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-22
School Fund.
OFFICE OF COUNTY JUDaE, Clayton Co, low;

OFFICE OF COUNTY JUDoI, Clayton Co, Iowa,
Gutenberg. November cath, 1858.
LII persons indebted to the school Fund for Del,.
"A Qusnt Interest, are hereby notified that unless
the same paid before the first day Of Jan uasy
1882 also all interest falling due said day penalty
Of per cent. upon said interest will be charged
aud In like naansr additional penalty Of per
cent. for every month any Delinquent may fail to pay
the interest due nom him until the Same II paid aud
II said interest Is not paid the end Of SIX months
the County Treasurer will report the name Of the De.
lnQusnt to the District Attorney, who will Immediately
commence suit for the collection OF said interest.
1t will DO to the interest Of al parties who have
signed their contracts sold aud transferred the land
which they have nortgased collateral security for
the payment OF money aud interest to the school Fund
that the interest Is paid while their obligations
remain in the School Fund. o. w. CRAZY
December !, lS5Sw5 III County Judge