Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-18
IDLE CURIOSITY CURED,

Ou us Wy iouo w ooS a'o ASssS, 80
Boston, be was worried almost to death by the
abominable inouisitiveness Of the New Eng-
land tavern-keepers. Neither man nor beast
could travel among them in comfort. No
matter how wet or weary, how hungry or
thirsty, the poor traveller might be, be was
not to expect an atom of refreshment from tho
silly publicans until their most pestiierous
curiosity was first grati6ed. And then Job
himself could not stand such questions as they
would goad him With; such as, where ne came
from, and where he might be going, and
what religion he might be OF, and II be was a
married man, and SO on. After having been
prodieiously teased in this way for several
days, until at last the bare sight Of public
house almost threw him into sn sgue, he de-
termined to try the following remedy at the
very next tavern: Soon ss he slighted from
bis horse be desired the tavern-keeper to col
lect bis whole family, wife, children, and
servants, every soul Of them, tor ne had
something easily important to communicate.
All beir assem- bled, and wondering what be
had to say, be thus addressed them: my name
is Benjamin Franklin. / am printer by
trade. | live, when at home, 10 Philadelphia.
In Boston have father; good old man,
who taught me, when was boy, to read my
book and say my prayers. l have ever since
thought it my dutyto visit and pay myrespeets
to such father; and am ou that errand to
Boston now. This is all that | can at present
recoliect of myself that think worth telling
you. But if you can think Of anything else
that you wish to know about me, beg youto
out with it at once that may answer, ano so
give you an opportunity to get me something
to eat, for long to be on my journey that
may return as soon as possible TO my family
and business, where most ofall delight 10
be-" Forty thousand sermons against 1dle
curiosity could hardly have driven it 90 etfec-
tualy out OF New England as did this little
squib ofridiculc.- Reems' Life Of Franklin.
(tABINET, CHAIR AND SOFA MANU-
~ FACTORY, No. 100, King street, .aIe1a"-
d,ia, Va-Having lately Etted up one OF the
handsomest and most spacious ware-rooms IN
the city for the FURNITURE BUSINESS, re-
spectfully invite public attention to my large
stock of FURNITURE which | am constantly IN
creasing. Persons visiting our city will lind II TO
their advantage to give me call as the range OF
my GOODS in respect TO quality and prce, 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, (marble top and plain)
marble top and plain Wash Stands, marble top
Sofa, Card, Book and fancy Tables, Cottage Set,
Bedsteads, 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 alarge
number OF other articles embraced in the business.
~ Beds, BoIsters Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
constantly on hand.
oct2-tf JAMES H. DEvAUGHN.
A LEXANDRIA LIVERY AND SALE
n STABLE-Will be opened on Tuesday,
September Ist, at the oorner Of Queen aud Far
far streets, one square north Of N.rtons Hosl the
LIVERY STABLE recently erected BY the sub
scriber, where may be had at all times HORSES
AND BUGGIES, RIDING HORSES, &c, &c.
The proprietor will also receive HORSES on
sale, and at Livery. All Horses sold at my
Stable will be sold as though they were my
own, and prompt returns will be made Com
mission for the sale Of HORSES entrusted to
nv care moderate My Stables are fitted up in
the best style, and the business will receive my
personal attention. Gentlemen in the country
having Horses for sale or exchange, are referred
to any of the merchants OF Alexandra.
aug 2s-eotf THOMAS COYLE.
GUNNER DRINKS.-Silyer Medal premium
- MINERAL WATERS, CaIbonated Cham.
payne, and pure Crab CIDER, ALE AID P0R-
TER, several varieties, all Of them superior to,
and cheaper than any now to be had IN town.
TEMPERANCE CREAM MEAD, an excel
lent article for children and adults liable to con-
supatlon.
LAGER BEER, now SO highly Recommend
ed by Physicians. All the above articles Tor
sale at our depot, No. 3s, North Water street.
! Alexandria.
EXCURSIONS and persons out Of town, furnish
ed on short notice, by leaving orders at above
place, with our wagon, or By mail
ie s-dtf Army & SHINN.
DOTOMAC FISH FOR SALE
400 bbls. No. Gross Herring
100 halt bbls. No. Gross Herring
SO bbls. and halves Family Herrings
50 Shad
20 No. do
IS kegs Shad Roe-all for sale at reduced
prices, by lily 2o-tf] J. Z. NoGRAW.
NEW WALL PAPERS.--Just received per
! Adams's Express, three cases new WALL
| and CEILING PAPERS and BORDERS which