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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

r ?. CLARKE, dealer in Paper Hangings
81 Shades, and Fixtures, Curtain Rangings,
and Venitian Blinds King street, Alexandria, Va.
~ l4-dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

r ARGE SUPPLY OF PAPER HANG
INGS.-S. ?. FRANKLIN has Just re-
celved al his new store corner Of 9th and
streets fifteen cases Of French and American
PAPER.hANGiNGS, in every variety, St II,
and price, which, added 10 his former stock,
makes his assortment larger and more complete
than can be found elsewhere i'll the Distinct Of
Columbia. Iney will be sold, at whocsals or
retail, at a small advance on cost prices.
Washington, my l3-eo3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

TRENCH DYETNG AND SECURING ES-
TABLIShMENT, 249, KISG STREET -
Grape ShawIs, Satlns, Silks MerInos, Woolen
and Cotton Goods in general. dyed in any color
deslred-Carpets Curtains. Bonds, Laccs, Straw
Bonnets, Kid Gloves, all kinds OF Ladies and
Gentlemens garments cleaned in the very best
style. The necessary aTrangs sments of this
new establishment being now complete, and the
co operation OF one OF the best DyeTs, (AlOns.
SlGOD. from Lyons, France, who has been for
a series OF years foreman il the well renowned
Staten Island Dyeing Establishment IN New
York; belEg constantly secured, all work will
be dohe in the very best manner--will meet
with prompt dispatch, and will give satisfaction
in every respect TO those that will honor the un.
dersigned with their kind patronage
p SFLDNER.
GOODS for the establishment will also be re-
ceived at P. SELDNERS Fancy and Millinery
Store, Sd King.street. my 2l-d3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

TNHONAS CLOVES, No. 146, Corner Of Kmg
| and ST. .Asaph streets, Aicrandria IA, dealer
in GROCERIES, LIQUORS Foreign and Do
mestic and attends to the sale of all kinds OF
Produce, Poultry, Butter, Pork, &c.
my r. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

VA b RICHARDS. JR, No. liG, King
w STREET. ALEXANDRIA, Va, maEuiac-
turer OF Hoped Skirts, Bonnets, Elastic, Moroc-
co and other Belts Head Dresses, &c.
iy IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

TOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHILADEL.
ii PHIA.-A benevolent Institution, estab.
llshed by special endowment for the relief OF the
sick and distressed. afflicted with Flrulent and
Epidemic diseases.-Io all persons afflicted with
Sexual Diseases, such as SPERNATORRHEA,
SEMINAL WEAKNESS, IMPOTENCE, &c.
The Howard Assoca alton, in view OF the aw-
ful destruction OF human life, caused by Sexual
diseases, and the deceptlons practlsed upon the
unfortunate victims OF such diseases by quacks,
several years ago directed their Consulting Sur
geon as a charitable act, worthy OF their name, 20
open Dlspensary TOR the treatment OF thus
class OF diseases, in all their forms, and 10 give
Medical advice gratis TO all who apply by let
ter with description of their condition, (age
occupation, habits OF lie, &c.,) and in cases OF
extreme poverty, to furnish Medicines tree OF
charge. IL is needless 10 add that the Associa-
ton commands the highest Medical skill of the
age, and will furnish the most approved mod
eTn treatment.
The Directors, on a review Of the past, feel
assured that their laborsin this sphere OF beuey
olent effort, have been of great benefit 10 the al
lIcted, especially TO the young, and they have re.
solved TO devote themselves. with renewed zeal,
10 this very important but much despIsed cause.
Just published by the Association, Report
on SpermatorrhGa, or Seminal Weakness, by
the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent by
mail On sealed letter envelope,) tree OF charge,
on receipt OF two stamps for postage.
Address. for Report or treatment, DR.. GEO.
K. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard
Association, No. south Ninth street, PhIIadel-
phia, Pa. BY order o. the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEORGE FAIRCMLD, Secretary
PhiladeIphIa sep 4-dlteo3m&wly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

NEW BOOKS. MAGAZINES. AND PA
= PERS. at GEO SIGGERS' Pc7iodt,ni
Store, - Prime street, opposite the Ga=e1e C6Fcs
Red Hand, or the Cruiser OF the English
Channel, by Clinton Darlington, price ldc.
The Arkansas Ranger. by Lieut. Murray, &c.
\ Y Ledger, \. \ Weekly, \. Y Mercury,
Harper Weekly, Frank Lesles illustrated Ia.
per BaIlou, Pictorial, Flag OF our CnIon, True
Flag. Yankee Priyateer Police Gazette, \. \.
Clipper, Waverly Magazine, American Union,
Irish News, Boston Pilot and every thing IN the
cheap Book and Periodical line my u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
my 26

DARIS FASHIONS FOR JUNE, AT GEO
+. FRENCHS Book and Periodical Depot
lie Bon Ton Journal de Modes, and Menthly
Report OF Paris Fashions for June. This mum.
Der contains four full sized Colored Fashion
Plates of Dresses, Bonnets, Sleeves, Headlines
ses, MantIas, Chidrens' Patterns, Basques,
Waists Ber'has, &c, &c Two imported tull
zsd patterns. cut of Tissue paper, accompany
each number A Paris letter, describing every
thing apper'anng to the latest modes, written
expressly for the Bon Ton, by the Nicomtesse
Bonneville, is published In thus number, price
50 cts.
Applrton's Railway and Steam Navigation
Guide for June, containing the Time Tables,
Fares, Connections, and Distances of all the
Railways OF the United States, and the Canadas,
price IS cts.
Constantly receiving New Books, Magazines,
Papers. &c. Je
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

ENIRE PROOF PAINTS.-A full supply OF
BIake's Buswel's. and Meade's Fire Proof
Paints, on hand, and tor sale in barrels and half
barrels. by j. LEADBEATER X son,
5mo22 Saber's Old Stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

A LII PARTIES in want of good EYELET
n MACHINE are strongly recommended 10
none but LlPMAN'S PATENT lMPRO-
WE'D, which is decidedly the best ever brought
before the public. possessing numerous advan.
tagcs viz: II Is strong, durable and not liable
10 get out OF order. It punches the hole well,
and TO fit the Eyelet, and in one operation
cluches the Eyelet on both sides. II saves
time as the papers &c, need not be reversed,
nor turned over 20 clinch the Eyelet a second
trle as is the case with all other Machines.
1t is useful to the Merchant in filing away
papers, as well as to the Attorney Or Convey
ancer-the Shoemaker Tailor, MiIlner, and
numerous others, and is very labor saving
machine Inv l3l ROBT BELL, king-.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

DRUGS, &c.-Sup Carb Soda Cream Tar
tar; nxalic Acid; Aconltine; Aropiai Oil
OF Tobacco; OIL Anrse; Oil Lemon; OIL Pepper
mint, Oils Neroli and Citrouella, Just received,
and Tor sale by J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
my 6 cor OF Fairfax and PriRce.sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
my II BERKLEY x SHACKLETT.

THE ATTENTION of Dealers generally is
/ respectfully requested to our stock of DRY
GOODS, embracing Fancy Dress Goods in every
variety with trimmings 10 match, (some very
desrableD Farmers, Servants, and Housekeep-
ing GOODS, OF every grade and description
We ask an examination of our stock, believing
we can Offer inducements both as regards price
and quality OF GOODS, that will insure salts
faction 20 the buyer.
my rs TAYLOR & HUTCHINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

r. WISE l. L. GREENE
TNINE GROUND PLASTER, 224O POUNDS
TO THE ToS, constantly ground and TOR
sale 5y WISE 4 GREENE, ii the Franklin
Steam Mills Alexandra, Va. CALcINEp PLAs-
TER always on hand.
IUCounting Room, No South Union street
nv 5-dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

ItARB AMMONIA, Flax Seed, White and
" Yellow Wax, Spermaceti, Epsom Salts,
SIENNA, Magnesia, and Cream Tartar received,
and for sale by PEEL, STEVENS co,
nv "a cor OF King and Alfred sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

REFRlGERATORS. WATER COOLERS
~ SIMPSONS rOUBLE ICE PITCH
:. FAINT CREAM FREEzERs.--l offer bet
:. "oItment OF these GOODS than ever be-
n, lie Excelsior Refrigerator" is not sur
ap 22l JOHN OGDEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

NEW GARDEN-The subscriber agent
y for William Hughes, OF Washington cry,
respectfully informs the public that he Aas re-
moved from Summer Hill and taken the ot ~
the west slte OF Hoofs run, belonging 70 N.r,
Catherine Deitz, where he will keep al the '..-
ferent varieties Of FLOWERS and PLANl ;.
selected by himself with care. In his CREE
HOUSE will be found at all times RARE AM
CHOICE FLOWERS. He desires visit from
the ladies and gentlemen OF the city, feeling
confident that they will be pleased with the ar.
rangements OF the grounds, and the variety and
beauty OF the PLANTS .,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

Z n ApDIsoN JR. II. SIDNEY WALLACE. JNo ADDISON
a DDTSON. WALLACE n co DEALERS N
n .AGRICULTUR.AL IMPLEMENTS
SEEDS and MANURE, No. l3 Umion srcc'
(.addison & HoparFs old sa"d) ALEXANDRIA
Va NJ Orders solicited. ian TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

II SPRINGS, DOUBLE EAI TENSION
| Adjustable Hoped skirts i have Just
received, a further supply OF the above very
popular skirts. RICHARDS,
NV % No no, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

NT ELDRIDGE. GENER.7L COAMiS-
N SION MERCHANT and SHIP BRO-
KER, also, Agent for the Boston, Alexandra,
and Georgetown regular line OF Packets. Union
Wharf Alexandria Va nov At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

nNMANHOOD, AND ITS PREMATURE
UDECLlNE Just Publishcd Gratis, f2Oth
1'aqnd-A few words on the Rational Treat
s,',t without Medicine. Of Spermatorrhea or
',a Weakness Genital and Nervous Debility,
aio,zuCv &c, &c, by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

>!o'euCy, &c, &c, by
B. DE LANEY, NJ. d.
lie important fact, tnat the many alarming
"nPain,s, originating in the imprudence and
N-'uce OF youth may be easily removed WITH
v, MEDICINE, is clearly demonstrated and the
surely uew and highly successful treatment
SadOp,,d by the author, fully explained, by
sns s''ns OF which every one is enabled 10 cure
'hsNF perfectly, and at the lssst possible cost,
,.''sOy avoiding all the advertised nos1rums OF
s'tay
Nm, Sn, 10 any address, gratis and post free IN
~. ''s envelope, by renitting (post pa:d2 TWO
M'sg- stamps to DIR. B. DE LANEY,
P<-d2m SIS Fast 3lst street, n. 7. City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

I,OMBS AND BRUSHES, OF all descriptions
I and IN great variety; also, Bonnet-Pins, a
new asd conS enient article for the ladies' receIv-
ed and Tor sale, at the lowest igrfes. by
my 22 H. b. WHlTTlNG1ON ON. s. kIngst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
uKUGs. CHEMICALS, sc.

I UBIN'S EXTRACTS best English Tooth
| Brushes; Pomades; Toilet Powder; Brown
Suck Pomafum; German Cologne; Cleavers
Honey Soap; Mesn Fun Lilly White on hand,
and tor sale by JAMES ENTWlSLE, JR.,
my 26 Apothecary, a King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

NTORE NEW GOODo--Just opened and
vi selling cheap
Fancy Lawns, from It 70 IS cents
Ginghams splendid assortment
Berages Berage neLanes, and Challes
Fancy Prints DeBazes
Summer Tweeds and Cassimeres, for Boys
wear; Bleached Cottons an excellent article, %
cts; Irish Liuens, Diapers, aud Toweling; Cot.
tonades. Denims, striped Osnaburgs Hosiery
and Gloves, in every variety; with other season
able GOODS, which have been recently bought
on very favorable terms, TO which We invite the
attention OF our friends.
nv II BERKLEY x SHACKLETT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
FANCY ARTICLES, sc.

JTORKING MATERIALS--French
w Working and Nuns Cotton, silk aGd
warsred Embroidcrlng BTaids, Embrol+ering
silk, Tida Cotton, FourishIug Thread, Gold and
Silver Braid, and Slipper Patterns. just received
at rmv 251 c. G. BERRY'S, No. IL, King.st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

WRENCH AND AMERICAN PONADE,
Tor the Hair; also Rarry's Tricopherous,
Mrs Morgaus Hair Tonic, and all kinds Of
Toilet articles for sale at
my3l RICHARDS, 10 Kingst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

OSTRICH HUNT1Ne-With Fancheaux's revol-
yer, couple of Southern hounds, having plenty
of tongue and not too much speed, and horse
safe on his legs and light in hand, a man might
have an unlimited amount Of sport at boars in
Algeria. But if be aspres to rsrer game, there
is the lion, the panther, the gazele, tie bustard
and the ostrich, in the Tell and Sahara of that
country. The chase of the ostrich is held in
high estimation, and is only followed by the A
rab aristocrat, who makes q long and extensive
preparation for its enjoyment. For some weeks
before the time appointed for the sport, the A
rab feeds and trains his horse with special care
and unless their wind and condition are perfect,
they stand no chance for the ostrich; he runs
them out of sight. This is exactly what is done
in our own country by good kennel manage
ment; the fox is overmatched by the condition
of the hound. There is curious point of simi-
lsrity between the English sportsman and the
arstocrat of the Sahara; he rides his second
horse in the chase of the ostrich as he does in
that Of the fox. But, If anything, he OF the des-
ert has the advantage, be posts his relay with
such q thorough knowledge of the running of
his game, that he rarely misses his mount |;
whereas the Meltonian makes a bad cast fire.
ouently, and as frequently finds his second horse
already half beaten by the bad management Of
his groom. When the ostrich is blown in the
chase, the rider strikes him with sharp tap on
bis featherless head, and at once deprives him of
life, small stick being his sole weapon. At
Kous Kousou, surmounted by outlets taken from
the breast, the ostrich is the loyal dish Of the
desert, while the steam of the boiled fat imparts
an unctuous taste and gamy flavor to the whole.
Mr.. Daris IN algeria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

THE TOAD AT HIS REPAsT.-Few of our read
ers most probably have ever observed the toad
at his repast. 1t is performed with electric ra-
pidity, and with more than telegramic precision.
The tongue is doubled back upon itself, and is
tipped with glutinous secretion. The moment
the beetle comes within range, the tongue is shot
forth with unerring aim, and quick as lightning
the captive is withdrawn. They are invaluable
in a garden. Mr.. Jessie, in his gleanings, COM
plains of gardeners destroying them, or savage
" cutting them in two with their spades. We
hope not Horticulturists OF such "crass igno'
norance" ought to be extirpated. The beauty
and vigor of the flower borders w have long
ascribed, in large measure, to select family
of toads, which we tenderly pro' ct, and some
of which have reached a patti .chal age. Mr.
Jessie mentions that Mr.. Kn' mt, the eminent
nurserymaD, keeps large p Jmber of toads in
his stoves for the purpose bf destroying the
woodce that infest his plants, and that they dc
not seem at all affected by the heat, even when
it reaches 1SO degrees. We have observed that
the toad in very hot weather seeks shelter un'
der foliage, or buries himself amongst the sofl
mould. In the evening he emerges from his
concealment, and no doubt then employs bis
protusila tongue. Mr.. Buckland mentions Gu
rious use of toads. They are employed as in
sect traps. A brigade of marauding toads are
conducted into the garden in the evening"
They make famous supper, but in the morning
their chronological employer, by gentle squeeze
compels them to disgorge their evening meals
"and in this way many curious and rare specl
mems of minute nocturnal insects have been OBJ
tajned,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

CosT OF A MODERN BELLE--A matterof fact
London cockney, who attended ball, thus de-
scribed the belle of the evening. What clerk
for the Committee of ways and Means" he
would make:
~ saw her dancing in the hall. Around her,
snowy brow were set 50l. such would have
been the answer Of any jeweler to the question,
"What are those diamonds worth ?" With the
gentle unduation of her bosom, there rose and
fell exactly 30L los. This sum bore the guise
of brooch of gold and enamel. Her fairy form
was invested in 10 guineas, represented by a
slip of lilac satin, and this was overlaid by 80
guineas more in two skirts of white lace.
Tastefully down each side of the latter were
half.crownS, which 50 many bows of purple rib
bon had come to. The lower margin of the 80
guinea skirts was edged with II additional gum
cas-, the value of some eight yards of silver fringe
quarter of yard in depth. Her taper waist
taking zone and clasp together, | calculate to
he confined by SOl. sterling. Her deicately-
rounded arms, the glove of spotless kid being
added to the g3id bracelet which encircled the
little wrist, may be said TO have been adorned
with 22I. 5s Cd. ;. and putting the silk and satin
at the lowest figure, should say she wore 14s
Cd. on her feet. Thus altogether, was this thing
of light, this crature of loveness, arrayed, from
top to toe, exclusively of little sundries, in 948l
11s.-about three thousand two hundred and
fifty dollars"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

A SMART PEopLE.-Not long ago, writes 6
correspondent of the Knicker6ocker, an attorney
with considerable "swe," but not much brains
came to c., in Ohio, to locate"
One day when the post Office was full, waiting
the distribution of the mail, half-witted fellow
stepped up to him in the crowd, and said:
"Mr s., I'm told you have come here to
practice law"
"Yes, have"
"Well, you will find it first rate location.
hadn't lived here four months before was sued
ten times"
swell, it seems to me could live here for
years without being sued at all"
81 presume you could" said our half-witted
friend; "people here are pretty darned smart
they don't sue fellow without he's good for the
cost I"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

STRAwBERRlKs-It is stated in the New York
papers that strawberries have recently been sold
in that city at 30 to 70 cents dozen! In many
parts of the country, laboring men are working
for 30 to 60 cents day, and have families to
support. Some of the sewing women in large
cities earn but 10 cents day and many have
no employment nor means of subsistence. We
call the institutions of our country Democratic
or Republican, and yet New York millionaire
can give as much as lsboring man can earn in
a day for spoonful of fruit. The rs cents
which the New York aristocrat gives for dozen
berries has to be earned by somebody, for it is
certain that he does not earn it himself To sup.
ply supper for such an individual, would re-
quire days earnings Of perhaps twenty fami'
lies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

REMARKABLE Work OF HUMAN NATURE
Nineveh was IA miles long, 8 wide and 40 miles
around, with wall 100 feet high and thick e.
nough for three chariots abreast. Babylon was
90 miles within the walls which were 70 feet
thick and one hundred high, and 100 brazen gates
The temple of Diana, at EPhesus, was 42O feet to
hesupport of the roof. 1t was 100 years building
The largest of the pyramids is 4zs feet high, and
65S on the sides its base covers eleven acres.
The stones are about 60 feet in length; and the
layers 2Os. 1t employed 10000 men in build
ing. The labyrinth in Egypt contains 300 cham
bers snd 2 halls. Thebes in Egypt, presents
ruins 27 miles around, and 100 gates. Carthage
was 20 miles around. Athens 25 miles around,
and contained $4,000 citizens, 100000 slaves.
The temple of Delphos was so rich in donations
that it was plundered of 30 million dollars, and
Nero carried away from it 200 statues. The
walls of Rome were Is miles around.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

THE PosrMIsTRRss MEASURING HER SHARE OF
LRrTERs.-There is new town in the North
west called Barton contraction of Beartown.)-
At this point post office has been established;
the route extends some distance beyond, and
there are several offices further on. Soon after
the establishment of the Office at Barton, the
postmasters beyond began to be troubled by q
strange irregularity in the mails. This week one
thing would be missing; the next week some
other package would be non est and quite often
letters for B. would have to be sent back this
state of affairs became unendurable, and agent
Hall was sent on to investigate the matter. He
went straight to Beartown where he found the
post Office in the back room Of little grocery.
1t was about the time for the mail to arrive, he
took seat in the grocery, where plump and
good natured woman, well in years and possess
ed of ''rich brogue," attended behind the coun-
ter, dealing out small quantities of beer, cheese,
cakes peanuts, etc., to company OF loungers
who seemed to wait for some event.
Hall bought quantity of peanuts, and treat
ed the crowd to beer, by which course lie sue
ceeded in removing all suspicious which his de-
cent garb had created against him. Soon the
stage drove up and the mail bag was thrown
out, the lady picked it up and retreated to the
back room, followed by the crowd-includiDg
Hall, who blocked up the door.
After opening the bag, and turning the con-
| tents on the floor, the postmistress produced
box, and deliberately proceeded to measure out
peck of miscellaneous matter from the pile on
the floor. Having done this, she commenced
returning the rest when Hall found his tongue.
"Why, what are you doing there2" he con-
trived to stammer out.
"Indade," said the postmistress, looking up
Iffs.s -
"How do you know that you get the righ,
matter2 Why don't you look it over and Sc
lect your own7"
], "Faith an it is fools JOY you'd be after hav
in me do," replied her ladyship. ~ can't read
niver blessed bit of ritin', and when my sor
Jim he's had school learnin) is not here, just
measure ont our sheer Wash Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

LONG WHIsTLE-The Marysvie Herald gives
the following account of something new under
the sun, whistling match
A whistling match lately came off at Moku.
lumne Hill. Two whistlers commenced at 9 ~
O'Clock in the evening, and kept it up till ten
minutes of two the next morning, when one OF
them caved in, and was forced to stretch his
mouth in all sorts of shapes to get the "pucker
taken out of it. He "allowed" his lips felt "like
they was the toe of an old boot with large hole
in it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

CURIOUS TIMES FOR THE LAD1Es-Tn the reigr
of Queen Margaret, of Scotland the Parliament
passed an act that any Maiden lady, of high Oh
low degree, should have the liberty to choose fol
husband the man on whom she set her fancy
If man refused to marry her, he was heavily
fined, according to the value of his worldly pos
sessions. The only ground of exemption wa
previous betrothal.