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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
MANASSAS GAP RAIL ROAD.
& WASHINGTON R. ROAD

Ey9N
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, the 25th inst. It,
the Trains on this Road, until further no.
u will run regularly, at the following hours
In,y will leave Alexandra. for Washington,
d : u lot, II, 2, 81, and 81 o'clock.
Leave Washington at II st, 10, ~, u, 3
wn and clock, and connect with
5IS1& line OF OMNlBUSES at the Bridge
t.nIlng 10 the Office OF the Company on Sixth
b,e, in the National Hotel building, few
toors from Pennsylvania Avenue, and to the
Baltimore depot in time ior the Cars
Tor Alexandria, the Omnibuses will leave the
One, OF the Company in time 10 connect with
be cars al the Bridge
PASSAGE TO PEsSsYLvAsIA AVENUE, IS CENTS
Lgh, articles, or Bundles, will be forwarded
t,'ween Alexandria and Washington, from the
cfce IN either place.
Heavy ireghts will be transported over the
Fo,d if delivered at the Depot in Alexandra, or
, ne Long Bridge. JOB CORSON,
an 25-d2w Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
NO. SO.
mIsoELLANEoUs READING.

PRAYER MEETING IN NEW YORK.
One thousand persons meet eaeh day, from
f. ur to FIVE o'clock, p. m, in Rev. DR.. Me-
Aubry's church, ON 5th avenue, for prayer.
Probably, on the face of the earth there
cannot be found so large, SO fashionable, SO
elegantly dressed congregation meetlrg for
priyer AS this one. 1t is the honr of leisure
for what are called the 'higher classes. - -
IL is the hour when donesticS are engaged.
And in New York, among the wealthy cias.
ses, NAV be found more decided professors OF
religion than 10 any other city. The taml-
lies of the old Knickerbockers are wealthy,
and have all the early attachment to the
Church of Holland; and while they live IN
elegant style-keep their servants, carriages
and footmen, dress in all the richness and
ele sance of the dsy-they lead all the be-
nevolent enterprises of the day-thread tho
lanes and alleys Of poverty and woe, aid
carry NTH them an open hand to relieve
Olethuusand Of such ladies, coming together
in one place for prayer, is q right rare. and
worth something to behold. The services Of
this meeting are simple. A brief introductc-
~ prayer--a hymn, without choir or organ,
sung by the congregations selection OF
Scripture, interspersed with prayer-exhor-
taton aud singing from clergymen and lay
men who are present, and then the assembly
quietly disperse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

~ S. GWIN Il son, GENERAL COM
~. MISSION. GROCERS AND FORW ARD
ING MERCHANTS Will devote strict atten-
ton TO the sale OF FLOUR. WHEAT, Coax, and all
kinds OF Country produce-7'to the purchase OF
Guano. Plaster, &c, aud to every thing pertain
ing to our line OF business No Union street,
Alexandria, Va aug lI-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

A l.. GREGORY, No. lis, King street, cor
n. nr of Pitt, AteIamdria, MANUFACTURER
and DEALER IN TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE,
STOVES, &c. | would respectfully invite the
public to call and examine my stock OF STOVES,
CRATES, &c.
ROOFING, GUTTERlNG, AND SPOUT
ING, promptly executed, and warranted tight
Terms cash, unless otherwise agreed on at
time OF sale and no new account will be open
ed until old ones are closed dec S-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

INEBRUARY lST, lo5o.-Having Just taken
an inventory of my stock OF goods find
have more than want, and will sell some OIL
very reasonable terms for CASH. Now is the
time for bargains for any thing in my way.
Among other things, have SEVEN THOUSAND
PIECES or Music, besides Instruction Books for
Piano, Melodion, Guitar Violin, Flute, Banjo,
Flagioiet, ACCORDION, Flutina Bugle, &c.
Then have great variety ofthe MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS above named and can furnish
you any others wanted.
Again have select stock of school and 9th
er books, Blank Books, Memorandum Books,
Copy Books, States, Pens, Ink, Letter, Cap Note,
Sermon, Lawyers Bill, Drawing, Tissue, Wrap.
ping, Envelope and other PAPERS, in fact
about every thing in the stationery line.
feb JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

II FOR BOSTON-The regular packet
AASchr. S. ALLEN, Sears, master. For
'slsht, apply 10 NJ. ELDRlDGE,
ieb "a Union Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
FITZPATRICK & BURNS,
FAIRVIEW COTTON WORKS,
NEAR THE CANAL BASIN. ALEXANDRIA, VA.

Manufacturers of Mattresses Patent Spring,
Hair, Cotton, Husk, and Moss; Cotton Warp,
Cotton Twine, and Cotton Bats
r. Any description and size made to order
al short notice
IL An assortment of the above articles al
ways on hand. ap ST
I NJ SlMMS, (LArE OF ALEXANDRIA, FA)
81 PRODUCE and GENERAL COMMlS-
SION MERCHANT, BALTIMORE, Md
Solicits consignments OF Produce and Mer-
chandi.e generally. Also, orders for Groceries,
Grain, Seeds Guano, &c.
REFERENCES:
Messrs. McVeigh 4 Chamberlain }
r. H. Miller * Co, Alex a, Va
Knox Il Brother,
John A. English, esq, Fredericksburg, Va.
Thomas Wallace, esq. Petersburg, Va.
Baltimore, NH l9-diy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

ARDEN SEEDS We are now receiving
" our third supply OF Landre!hs Fresh and
Genuine Garden Seeds. Catalogues TO be had
gratis upon application 20
J. LEADBEATER K son,
Stabler's old stand No. Il 7 South Fairtax-st.
2 mo 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

T TACEY. Paper, H.ANGFR UPHOL-
e STERER GLIDER and HOUSE DE-
CORATOR IN GENERAL, whilst returning
his grateful acknowledg dgements TO his numerous
friends for their very liberal encouragement du-
ring the two years he has been amongst them
assures them that IT will be his continued effort
to serve them with promptness, and atmoderate
charges, al his old stand, No. l49 north side
King street AlexandrIa NH 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
BUSINESS CARDS.

I,ARD.-ED WARD SNOWDEN having
I J opened GENERAL .AGENCY OF
FICE, corner of 7th SIT eet and Louisiana .frenus,
Washington City, offers his services TO the public,
in prosecuting claims in all the Departments, and
before the Court OF Claims, buying and selling
Real Estate buying and selling Land Warrants,
buying and selling Stocks, negotiating Loans
and all other business OF similar character, with
promptness. Washington, jan l5-dly
IOBG. McyEIGH, .ATTORNEY 1T Law,
s) and GENERAL LAND Il G ENT, 81.
Paul Minnesota Territory
REFEKESCEs.-Sturses, Bennett Il Co; X. n.
Loury, Cashier Bank OF Republic, New York.
Chubb Brothers, Washington, ID. C.; Brent n
Kinzer; VIM n. McVeigh, President OF Bank
of Old Dominion, Alexandra, Va; Wnrts
Austie X McVeigh, Philadelphia, Pa; Hopkins,
Hull Il Co; Appleton x Co, Baltimore, Md; n.
H. Miller 4 Co. St Louis, Mo; Hon. J. W.
Rroce ., brough Lexington Va iy lG-eoly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

DLANCARDS Pill LIS OF lODlDE OF
ID IRON-The best form of exhibiting the
solid article, and particularly recommended for
its portability. A valuable tonic and Alternative
in Scroiula Debility, &c Prepared by
r. H. STABLER Chemist,
NH s No. 1865. King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

4 CARD-W. J. HIGDON, r the present
" can be iound at w. f. ATwFLLs ia,
King street. All orders in HOUSE, SIGN, and
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, promptly atten-
ded TO Orders from the country particularly
reouested feb l6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

GARDEN SEEDS.-SPRING SUPPLY -Onion
" Sets, Fresh Cabbage Seed, Gall kinds.)
Lawn Grass, Parsnips, Salsafy, Fairly Corn, "a
varery) Peas, Beans, and all other kinds OF
Garden Seeds, for early sowing just received
by r. H. STARLER, No l65, Kng-st
feb -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

John T. EVANS has just received and open
u ed this day from New York, large assort.
ment OF LADIES FURS, which will be sold
low to suit the times. Call and examine.
oct %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

ENAYLOR & HUTCHlS0N would call the
attention Of dealers 10 the following goods,
Just received and offered for sale al reduced pr.
ces:-Richardson's, Dunbar, Dickson Co, and
VIM Gibson's super family Linens; IS pieces
bleached long Cloth; Is pieces s, 9, and lCt
b!eached Sheeting; large assortment OF Table
Linens and Napkins; 80 pieces plain Cambrics
and Jaconets; rs pieces plaid Muslins; Servants
goods IN every variety. feb "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

SH0 TONS BRIGHT DRY SHUCK s
,UV) WANTkD, for which fair price will
BE- gwen. FITZPATRICK & BURNS,
Manufacturers OF the best curled Hair, Cot
BON, and SHUCK MATTRESSES; also, Spring
Beds and Spring Lounges, Cotton Bats, &c.
sep 2S-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
HISTORY OF THE UNI
II TED STATES, VOL. History of the

TED STATES VOL. History of the
Republic of the United States of America, as
traced in the writings OF Alexander Hamilton,
and his contemporaries, by John c. Hamilton,
svo cloth, S25O
Historical and Legal Examination Of the de.
cision OF the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott
case by Hon 1hos H. Benton, 81.
Portraits OF My Married Friends, or Peep
into Hymen's Kingdom, by Uncle Ber, l2me
cloth 1928.
Leisure Labors or Miscelanes, Historical,
Literary, and Political, by Joseph B. Cobb,
l2mo cloth, 81.
White Lies Novel, by Charles Reade, au'
thor of Peg Woffngton,' &c, | vol l2mo.
cloth Sl.25
The Christ Born, Christmas Story, by Mrs
Ellen Key Blunt, IS cts.
The North American Medico-Chirurgic
Review. edited by 5. D. Gross, NJ. d, and 1. g.
Richardson, NJ. D., price S5 per annum. For
sale by JAMES ENTWISLE Il son,
feb 2 No 95, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

ALL THE PAPERS FOR MARCH 18TH
y AT rFRENCH'S.-Ledger, Flag, Despatch.
Mercury, Priyateer, Novelette,, Saturday Even
Ing Post, S cents per copy.
Yankee Notions for April is decidedly the
richest thing OF the season, l2ic.
Ada Arundel, or the Secret Corridor, complete
in one vol, by G. W NJ Reynolds, author OF
Court OF London" Lord Saxondale,' MARY
PRICE," &c, soc.
Atlantic Monthly for March, 25 cts.
Blackwood for March, rs cts.
All the new Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
&C, received as soon as published NH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

NEW CROP HOPS, received, and for sale
n by HENRY COOK & CO.,
NH Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

IOXE'S SPARKLING GELATINE; Glyce-
" rine; Oil OF Lemon; Turkey Myrrh; Harts-
horn; Hegeman, Clark x Cos Cod Liver Oil;
Vienna or German Matches; Cream OF Tartar;
AlIspice, Just received ard for sale by
JAS. ENTWlSLE, Jr.,
feb rs Apothecary 81 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
DRY GOODS, &C.

lust RECElVED-Rlac Alpaca and Can
s) ton Cloths; Fancy and Black Prints; Super
Irish Linens, warranted do. Bleached Cottons;
White, Red, and Yellow Fannels Striped Nan
keen Osnaburgs; Heavy TwilIed Ducks; Fine
and Heavy Brown Cottons, RIeached and Bro
Sbeetings, all widths; Tickings, Checks, and
Denims; Blue and Brown Drills Damask Linen
Table Diapers Lead and Slate Jeans and Drills.
We have also in store $500 yards Fancy Silks;
1000 do Mousline de Lanes 700 do. French Me-
rinos; Shawls; Cloaks; Winter Casslmeres; Ho-
siery; with many other Goods adapted TO the
Season; which for cash, or to the prompt trade,
will Oe sold very cheap.
feb WINNERS & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

C,ELLING OFF-We are now selling of
- below the manufacturers prices, very
large stock OF LADIES DRESS FURS, con-
sisting of Capes, Tippets, Talmas, Cuffs, and
Muifs, of Sable Mink, Martin Fitch, and other
desirable FURS.
For Gentlemen, we have Seal, Otter, and
Mink Muflers, and very large assortment OF
FUR GLOVES.
" The prices on our stock OF DRY GOODS
are also very much reduced
S. q w MEYENBERG,
;aps No S5 King-street Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
lJRS. SoUTHwORTH'S NEW BOOK =

NEW BOOKS.-The Reason Why, careful
~ collection Of many hundreds OF reasons
for things which though generally believed,
are imperiectly understood-a book OF conden-
sed scientific knowledge. for the million, by the
author OF Inquire Within" one volume, l2mo.
cloth, 81
Hide and Seek. a Novel by WIlkie Collins,
author OF The Dead Secret" &c. Svo. paper,
80 cts.
The Regulators OF Arkansas, a thrilling tale
OF Border Adventure, price rs cts. Just pub
liohed, and Tor sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE & son,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

x. ". KISCHELoE. SIDNEY BRtlN.
II INCHELOE & BRUlN, g X o &c KS
n and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No.
49 Union street, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Il FARMERS may rely upon having their
personal attention TO all produce entrusted TO
them jy l7-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

GRO n ROBINSON THOMAS 3. PAYSg.
n OBINSON & PAYNE, Grocers, Commission
IL and Forwarding Merchants, Prince Street
Wharf. Alexandria. Va. oct Sit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

NoTlCE.-The senior partner having with,
y drawn from the firm OF JAMES GRtEN
N SONS, our future business will be conducted
under the name and style of GREEN q BROr
who have now on hand for sale, and will con-
tlnue 10 manufacture, at the old stand. corner oi
Prince and Fairfax streets, general assortment
of the most modern and antique FURNITURE,
FEATHER BEDS, HAIR. and SHUCk Ma
TRESSES, &c, ard every other article en-
braced in our line OF business We nope by the
aid of the most modern machinery and the
many conveniences which our mandatory Is
pro-, ided with, TO be able 10 make II the interest
OF those wanting anything IN our lEe, to give
us a call. JOHN W. GREEN,
ap 3O-tf 5. A GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

MORE NEW BOOKS-The Reason Hhy, a
wi careful collection OF many hundreds Of
reasons for things which, though generally be-
lieved are imp.riectly underslood-a Book OF
Condensed Scientific knowledge, for the Mil
lion, by the author of Enquire Within" price ST.
Hymns Of Faith and Hope by Horarus Bonar
D. D., author OF Might OF Weeping "Morn
ing Of JOY &c; Is cts.
Darkness IN hLs FiOpgy Land, or Religious No
tions and Popular Superstlions OF North China,
by the Rev. NJ. Simpson Cubertson. OF the
Shanghai Mission OF the Presbyterian Church;
IS cents
The Christ ROOn, a Christmas Story by Mrs
Ellen Key Blunt; 81 cts. Just published, and
for sale BY fian 3Ol ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

DERKLEY X SHACKLETT nave opened
ID Fancy Prints. sIeached and brown Cottons,
Cotton Oznaburg, Striped Shirtings
Plaid Domcstcs, Bed TIckings
Linen Diaper, Linen Towels
Ginghams, Linen Hankerchiets, which
they will sell cheap They nave on hand few
pairs of Bed Blankets and other wOoen goods,
which they will sell at greatly reduced prices
feb III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

TOLD CREAM, Rose Lip Salve, Glycerine
\ Wash, Amandlue, and other seasonable
just prepared and for sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER Il son,
Stabers old stand, Nos 5 & 7 south Fairtax.st.
2 mo "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

"ELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BU-
III CHU-The best preparation known for
diseases OF Bladder, Kidneys, &c, full supply,
in store, and for sale at STONES,
feb 20 New Drug Store, l05 King.st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

TAlR RESTORER-Mrs Aliens Hair
III Restorer and Hair Dressing. received,
and tor sale by HENRY COOK & co.
mn Sarepta Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

T ?. CLARKE dealer in Paper Hangings,
sD Shades, and Fixtures, Curtain Hanglngs,
and Venitian Blinds, King street, Alexandria, Va
iv ld-dtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

TOX'S GELATINE,a fresh supply, received,
" and for sale by
NH H. COOK CO., Sarepta Hall.
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VOL. LIX.
,,,.a1eite d Virginia Advertiser,
PUBLISHED DAILY Br
EDGAR SNOW DEN.
-. s,bt Dollar, per snnum, payable half yearly.

ANA. Gazette e. Virginia Advortissr.
FOR THE COUNTRY
4. PUBLISHED, REGULARLY, OF
.rvsplys. THURSDAYS AND sATURDAYs,
v,. Dollars per arnum, payable IN advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

TOR THE HAIR-Jayne's Hair Tonic;
/ Woods Hair Restorative; Stabler's Hair
Tonic; Hurd's Hair Restorer; also, Hair Dyes,
Pomaums, &c. lor sale by
J. LEADBEATER & son,
Stabler's old stand, Nos 5 Il 7, South Fairtax.st
2 mo 25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10
A LEXANDRIA LIVERY AND SALE

A LEXANDRIA LIVERY AND SALE
n STABLE.-Will be opened on Tuesday,
September lst, at the corner Of Queen and Fur
far streets, one square north Of hs~fons Hotel the
LIVERY STABLE recently erected BY the SUBJ
scriber, where may be had at all times HORSES
AND BUGGIES, RIDING HORSES, &c &c.
The proprietor will also receive HORSES OIL
sale, and at Livery. All Horses sold at nv
Stable will be sold as though they were nv
own, and prompt returns will be made. Com
mission Tor the sale of HORSES entrusted TO
my care moderate My Stables are fitted up in
the best style, and the business will receive nv
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.
LNOR RENT-A WHARF, in good order,
Il with LARGE YARD adjoining. This
property is we'll located for Coal depot Lum-
Der, or Wood Yard
- Also, TWO LARGE WAREHOUSES;,
.G.Aon the wharf, well adapted for Commis
sion and Shipping houses.
Also, number Of VACANT LOTS, on Uni
on street, very desirable for Plaster lois. For
terms, enquire Of GREEN 4 BROTHER,
nov 2o-a
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4 LARGE STOCK OF SEASONA BIZ
n DRY GOODS, such as heavy Osnaburgs,
iwIlIed Ducks, strpd Osnaburgs, Blue Domes-
tics, Enims, 3-4, rs. and 4 Brown Cottons,
Bleached Cottons in great variety; 3 and lO-4
Bleached Sneetngs Damask Table Cloths Ia
bic Linens, Crash Huck Towellng, Napkins
heavy Irish Linens, white and colored BrIlllants
super French Lace Wells, French Linens, plain
Cambria. French Skir!ing Pillow Case Cottons
and Linens, De Bages, super Black Silks, with
many other seasonahle GOODS that nave just
been bought at reduction oil former prices,
and will be sold low. by
feb s TAYLOR K HUTCHINSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

MORE NEW BOOKS.-Gumu'sr EOcu-
wi uon-A Compendium OF the Principles
OF Elocutlon, on the basis OF DR.. Rush's Phi.
osophy of the Human Voice, TO which is added
a copous selection OF Exercises OF Reading and
Defamation, by Samuel r GUNNER, price 81.
Beatrne Csnci, Historical Novel OF the SIX
teenth Century, translated from the Ital - ~.
Luigi. Monti. A. VI Instructor in Italian at Har-
ward University Cambridge. 1925.
Life of bfsssinger Memoir OF Rev. Erasmus
Mess niger, Missionary OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church in Africa, by Rev. S. H. Tying,
D. D, 81 cts Just published and for sale by
teb II ROBERT BELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

nRUGS, &c.-Pearl Sage, Coxe's Sparkling
~ Gelatine, Size Glue, Liquorice Root,
fresh Tannic Acid, Sulphate Morphine, Opium
Oil Lavender, Oil OF Bergamot, pure ground
Black Pepper, just received, and for sale by
JAMES ENTWlSLE, JR., Apothecary.
NH No ga King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-10

A CARD-NATH'L BOCSH, GROCER
n aud SHIP CHANDLER, No. }, h~Hs
Wharf ALEXANDRIA, VA. NH
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-09-09

Come Milly," said the good WON IN, /" 'ta'n't
no use he saw YEP
And Mildred appeared, coming slowly out
Of the buttery.
"Ye see, Mildred felt little hurt about
letter but knew there was some mistake |;
so Want a-goins to hev ye 80 off 'thout some
explanation"
"a letter ?-explanation said Mark, thor
ougbly bewildered.
.'Here it is," said Mildred, taking letter
from her pocket, still looking down.
Mark hastily took and opened it. The en-.
velore bore Mildred's address in a hand not
unlike his own the incl sure was letter from
Mildred to himself, which he now saw for the
first time
~'Mildred." said he, holding out his hands,
"coud you doubt me?,'
She covered her face with her apron, but
stood irresolute. He looked again at the let
ter.
''Why the clumnsey trick, Mildred! This
post Office stamp, 'New York. is not genuine
Just look! it is a palpable cheat, an imitation
made with pen. The color did not spread,
you see, as ink mixed with oil does. This let
ter never left this village. fnever saw 1t be-
fore,-could not have seen ii. Do you doubt
me now, dear Mildred p"
Even II the evidence had been less convinc
ing, the earnest, heartfelt tone, the pleading
look and gesture, would have satisfied much
more exacting woman. She sprang towards
her lover, and flung her arms about his neck.
The pent-up feeling Of days ard weeks rushed
over her like flood, and the presence Of Msr.
Afford was forgotten.
Mrs. Afford, it would seem, suddenly
thought Of something for, gathering herself
up, she walked off as fast as the laws Of gra-
vitation allowed, exclaming,-"T "There! new
er did see! Sech hens AIlus a-fyin' into
the kitchen. I wonder now who left that
are door open"
The frightened csckle Of the hens, the rat
Ting of pots and pans by the assicuous house
wife in the kitchen, were unh.eded by the
lovers, ''emparadised in one another's arms I"
The conversation took too wide range aud
embraced too many trivial details to be set
down here. Only this may say: they both
believed, Gas every enarmored couple believes }
that. though other people might cherish the
properest affection for each other, yet no man
or woman ever did or could experience such
intense and ail-prevading emotion as now
throbbed in their breasts,-in fact, that they
had been created, to exemplify the passion,
which, before, poets had only imagined. Sim
pie children! they had only found out what
hearts are made for!
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-09-09

at the breakfast table, lady, who
was afflicted with dyspepsia, and had
a-"dreadf,l' dream, was complaining
sadly, described her sensations to her
sympathising husband. 81 was all the
time climbing up, up, up hill; every lit.
tie while / stopped to rest, and up, up,
M. Oh, / was so tired! The fact is,
I had real nightmare" "Then why
my DEAR" said the affectionate hus-
band, "did you not get on and ride Qp
the hill?"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-09-09

The New York papers announce the
late news from Frazer River as inter-
esting. Another shipment of $4,000
in gold from the new digings had
reached San Francisco. The tide Of
emigration to the northward had how
ever, been partially checked by the
discouraging reports circulated by the
disappointed gold hunters.-During
the fortnight preceding the 5th ult. :
1900 personslhad taken passage for
Victoria, while 1000 had returned
from the same point.