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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

U1EETH BRUSHES, &c.-The subscribers
have large supply OF Tooth, Nail, and
Hair Brushes; hne Toilet Soaps, Colognes, Po
matums. for the Hair; Hair Oils, Lyons hathl-
ron Barry's Tricopherous, Match Boxes, &c
Far sale bv STONE y co,
tah : No. l22, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

C,EGARS! SEGARS!!-La Primavera, La
= Urea, La Anbrosla, Git Opera, Jenny
Lind: also Tres Beludos Segars, just received,
and tor sale By WIN. A. HAkl,
No. 100. King street, cor. OF Pitt.
SIN Of the Golden Mortar. ieb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

I,XTRACT OF COFFEE; Fish Isinglass ,
No. | Nutmegs; Mace; Gloves; AlIsplce,
and Cinnamon, Tor sale by
PEEL, STEVENS & CO.,
feb Is cor. King Il Alfred.sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

A FRICAN IMPHEE, much superior 10 the
" Chinese Sugar Cane, fer making Sugar,
syrup, &C, received and tor sale by
HENRY COOK x CO..
fab II Sarepfa Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

I INVITE CITIZENS and strangers 10 call
At my maruiactorY, No. l4l, King street,
between Washington and St Asaph streets. and
examine my large and handsome assortment OF
SADDLERY GOODS, as do not intend to be
surpassed in my line OF business, by any other
city. have on hand, and am daily manuiac-
turing as fine and superior an assortment az
can be found in any OF the Northern cities
My stock comprises as great variety as can
be found in any other house, consisting OF HAIR
NESS, OF all kinds, from the fine quill work
down to the dray, cart. and plow Harness
TRUNKS, Of every kind, fine SOLE LEAIH.
Err. Steel Spring Iron frame Ladies TRUNKS
AND BONNET BONES, and all other kinds
down TO the common packing Trunks; SAD.
DIES, BRIDLES MARTlNGA ALES, WHIPS
&c. as fine as the finest: Buffalo and fancy
ROBES. DRIVING GLOVES, HORSE GOV.
ERS, CARPET BAGS VALlCES, &c, &c, OF
all kinds Call and see tor yourselves.
Thankful Tor the very liberal patronage here
toiore extended, solicit continuance OF the
same, and pledge myself 10 spare no pains TO
give satisfaction Ali GOODS warranted To be
a, represented WILLIAM +. PADGETT.
oct 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

rEHE BLOOD.-Dennison Blood Syrup, for
all Diseases arising from all impure state
OF the Blood. Tryir For sale by
PEEL, STEVENS & co,
feb 10 corner OF Alfred and King streets.
DRUGS Best Salad Oil Flaxseed; Wash
ing Soda; Powd. Rhubarb; Seneka Snake
Root, Just received and Tor sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, Jr., Apohecary,
feb 10 - King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

T'XT VANILLA. Lemon, Peach, Strawberry,
L Pine Apple, and Nutmeg, Tor favorng, Just
received, and Tor sale by
PEEL. STEVENS Il CO.
feb IG cor. King and Alred.s's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

TRESH GARDEN SEED>.-Ihe subscrl.
L ber has just received a supply OF t'esh and
genuine Garden Seeds. which he offers Tor sale
az No. 100 King street, corner OF Pitt
feb II WM. A. HART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

TLOWER SEED.-A full assortment of
choice Flower Seed. Of the most desirable
kinds lust received aud tor sale by
teb II II COOK & co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

AND CHEMICA LS.-Coxe' 5
IL Sparkling Gelatine; Gum Tragacanth;
Qunine; Acetate of Potash; Citrate OF Iron;
Sub Nitrate oi Bismu'h; Sulphuret OF Potash;
Flaxseed Meal; Just received, and for sale by
JAMES ENTWl>LE, Jr.,
%, ,.,L.,,,, No Qf E,pu-sfrrat
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
The Polite Calf.

Mother, 10 it really true that all our
best dcings canAot make US worthy of
Heaven?D
Most true my child"
And why is it so ?"
Because our best doings cannot atone
for our old sins, and being done by the
grace Of God, they merit nothing"
"Then there is no use in trying to be
good at all" said the boy with a sigh.
May, my ses, though the best we can
offer does not VERT heaven, yet viii God
gfaeieasly smile apon the feeble efforts
Of his eryants to please him. / have
read somewhere q beautiful Eastern tale.
which may help to explain my meaning.
"A poor Arab was travelling in the
desert when he met with a spring of
clear, sweet, sparkling water. Accutom-
ed as he was to the blackish wells, to his
simple mind it appeared that such water
as this was worthy of a monarch /: and
filling his leathern bottle from the spring,
he determined to go and present it to the
calf himself.
The poor man Travelled a considerable
distance before he reached the presence
OF his sovereign, and laid his humble offer
ing at his feet. The calf did not des-
plse the little gift brought to him with
50 much trouble. He ordered some of
the water tie be poured into a cup, drank
1t, and thanking the Arab with a smile,
ordered him to be presented with a re-
ward.
The courtiers around pressed forward
to taste OF the wonderful water but to the
surprise Of all, the calf forbade them to
touch even a single drop.
After the poor Arab had Quilted the
royal presence with a light and joyful
heart, the calf turned to his courtiers
and thus explained the motives Of his
conduct:
During the travels of the Arab" said
he, " the water in his leathern bottle had
become impure and distasteful. But il
was an offering of love, and as such I re
celVed it with pleasure. But | we'll knew
thai had | suffered another to partake Of
1t, he would not have concealed his dis
gust and therefor I forbade you to touch
the draught, lest the heart of the poor
ma should have been wounded
What a kind, thoughtful calf T.
cried the child.
Now" continued the mother. all
that we sinners can present to our King,
is like water brought by the Arab, though
lie him, we nav fancy it worthy the &C.
c6ptance of our Lord. But he will not
reject-he will not despise the little offer
ing Of love and faith for he hath prem
ised that even a cup Of cold water given
in the name Of a disciple shall in no wise
lose its reward.n
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
One of the Innkeenars.

Arrived at Squashmire gate, it was
natural that the weary and hungry trav-
eller should desire a little comfort for
the inner man, and between him and the.
lady-keeper Of the inn this discourse en-
sues:
What would you like, sir 2"
A boiled chicken"
"We have never a chicken, sir; but
would you like some eggs and bacon ?'
mo. Can | have a lamb chop 2"
mo, sir; but our eggs and bacon Isl
very nice"
"Or a outlet, or a steak 2"
mo, sir; but we are remarkable here
for our eggs and bacon"
Have you anything cold in your Iare
der ~
Not exactly, sir; but I'm sure you
will admire our eggs and bacon"
Then what have you got ?n
Why, sir, we have nothing but eggs
and bacon"
ooh! then have the goodness to give
me some eggs and bacon"
Il was sure you'd choose eggs and ba-
con. sir; we are so famous for it,
Having finished my dinner l thought
IL proper for the good OF the house to in
quire what wine | could have-of course
not expecting that my choice would be-
much perplexed by the variety offered.
What would you like, sir.
"Some port"
"We have no port. sir"
"a little sherry, then"
1--WE don't keep sherry, sir; in short.
we have so little call for vino +ba+ 80
dent keep any Of no kind"
Then pray give me some lemonade"
Yes, sir. Do you prefer it Nth lemon
or without %
How ?"
Why, only, we happen just now to be
out of lemons"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
Liteary hon and their Wives.

| do maintain that a wife, says Sarah
C~oleridge, whether young or old. may
pass her evenings most happily in the
presence Of her husband. occupied herself,
and conscious that he is still better occu-
pied, though he may but speak with her
and cast his eyes upon her from time to
time !; that such evenings may be looked
forward to with great desire, and deep.
lY regretted when they are passed away
forever Wieland, c%onjugual felicity has
been almost as celebrated as himself, saws,
in a letter written after his wife's death
eilai i hle but knew that she was in the
Troc99SS , or if at times she but stepped in
and said a word or two, that was enough
to gladden. him. Some of the happiest
and most loving couples are those who,
like Wieland and his wife, are both too
fully employed to spend the whole sof
every evening in conversation.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04

them, when starving families at home
were weeping for their return, and when
saere seemed no prospect before them
but miserable defeat.
Numerous graves have recently been
opened and the bodies of many Of the off.
GERS have been removed by their friends
70 other burying grounds in their native
states. But the poor and obscure sold
iers who still remain, have monuments
more beautiful than art can form, erected
oyer them, for nature has planted hun
9reos OF cedars as a silent tribute to their
memory, which have been watered by the
pure and generous tears Of night, and
they are now forming living wreaths of
evergreen above their graves.-Ohio
State Journal.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
James p. Donnelly in the Spirit
World.

A few days ago Mr.. Alfred Lister, of Tar
rytown, n. Y, called at our Office and related
that at q circle composed of some eighteen in
telligent persons held at his house a few eve
nings previous, a spirit purporting to be that
Of J. 7. Donnelly, who was lately hung as the
perpetrator Of the Sea View House murder.
took possession Of the medium, and discoursed
at great length by way of showing that he
could not have committed that murder. He
expressed much grief that his "poor old gray
headed father" was so bowed down in sorrow
because he could not believe in his sons ipno-
cence, and that his dear sisters had suffered
such great distress on account Of his having
come to such an end, but spoke of that "dear
girl Lizzy," as never having believed him gull
". His appeal and argument firmly convinced
our informant and others Of the circle that he
was innocent, and greatly excited their sympa.
tines, although, it appesrs, they knew nothing
Of Donnelly or his family We mention these
particulars at the request Of our friend, with,
out expressing any opinion as to the matter
involved Spiritual 1ssgrap5.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
The best time to Gut Timber.

The best time to cut timber I believe to
be while the bark will peel readily, al d
just before it gets tight. The sap of the
tree is then elaborated into wood, and
consequently the wood is dryer, while
heat Of the summer soon seasons peeled
logs, or rails. Whoever has tried peel
ing saw logs in summer, has found them
easier to handle the next winter, and the
timber much less liable to rot.
Again; timber cut and peeled in July
or August, will never powder-post. !
have been told by ship-builders that Au.
gust is the best time to cut oak for ship
building, and have seen Linden rails in
Illinois, said to have been made nineteen
years, and perfectly sound. .Theywere
cut and made in July.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04

the contraction Of liberal principles. Neigh
Dor A. has applied a certain kind of mari, it
may be. B. has applied lime2 @. guano; and
ID. something else, all with decided benefit.
But Mother of them know at what mement
their labor and expense will cease to be pro-
duetiye, or actually turn the tables against
them. 1t is true, that we may learn much
from our experienced n~eighbors and friends,
who, by-the-by, may have purchased their
knowledge at o very dear rate, BY investing
their monsy and labor, to . large amount,
on sSmo theory by them unexplored, which
proved q great loss Of time and money, and
whioh might oil have been saved BY consul
ting the combined wisdom Of the country
a. acquired through the medium Of well or
~ganized associations Of the people.
To argue that organization Is ROT the
most efficient mode OF imparting Instruction.
Ia to argue that al arny without tactics
would be more efficient In repslling an lnya-
sion than enc under systematic training
Wsre I a prophet, or even the sen OF q
prOphet. I would perdict that before the
dawning Of the next century, 1t will 20 as
common for men to knew NEAR enosga TOT
ali practical purposes) the different iagredi-
ents and component parts OF their different
soils (which can only be done by a skiiful
analysis) az it IS for them now to be con
soious Of the. utility Of such knowledge, more
especially In o county like ours, whose pro
duets command the highest prices, with .
mere nominal cost Of transportation, heine
within less than bali . days travel Of ths
great mart of the Western world.
If 1t were nay prerogative to hattss,
would net for q single moment make the at.
tempt upon as discerning q people as those
of this county but whether they are Will
Ing to subscribe to the doctrine or not, !
assert 1t as my firm conviction, that the mar
who possesses an unencumbered freehold
estate. even though 1t be Of only medium
dimensions, Ia the county Of Monmouth
making the best use Of what God througf
the operations of nature has put within BIT
reach, with a clear conscience, occupies 9
position that a monarch might envy.
In conclusion, I would say, believing, a.
I do. shat the Agricultural Association, pro
perly conducted aud guarded against abuses
Ia one of the finger boards on the great
highway to Improvement. You will. there
fore, please insert my name for Eve sbares o.
the stock of the institution es chartered BY
our State.
Yours respectfully,
WIN P. FoRmAN, PRESS.
MiIIstons, Feb. 18th. 1858.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
What is it..

A western pettifogger once broke forth
in the following indignant strain /:
Sir, were enough for ye, the hull Of
ye. Me and my client can't never be-
lntinldated nor ~tyranized over; mark
that! And, sir, just so sure as this couI4
decides against us We'll file a writ of pro-
gander, sir, and we"
Here he was interrupted by the eppo-
site counsel, who wanted to know what
ne meant by a writ of progander.
Mean? why, sir, a writ of progander
is a-a-a-its a-wal, / don't Just re.
member the exact word. but it's what1l
knock thunder out Of your one horse
courts, any how.H
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
What Live For.

/ live for those who love me-
3. Whose hearts are kind and true;
For the Heayan that smiles above us.
And waits my spirit too;
For all the human ties that bind me-.
For all the tasks by God assigned me:
For the bright hopes left behind me.
And the good I can do.
L live to learn their story,
Who suffered for my sake;
To emulate their glory,
And follow in their wake,
Bards, patriots, martyrs, sages,
The noble of all ages,
Whose deeds crowd History's pages.
And Times great volume make.
/ live to hold communion
With all that is divine,
'Twixt natures heart and mine;
To profit by affection
Reap truths from fields of fiction,
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfill each grand design.
live to hail that season
By gifled minds foretold,
When mea shall rule by a
And not aloEe by gold;
When man to man united,
And every wrong thing righted,
The Whole world shall be lighted
As Eden was Of old.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
Now Business.

We heard a pretty good one, the other
day, which we think merits a wider cir.
culatlon than it has yet got. The story
runs, that some honest faced Hoosier went
into a fancy store in Cincinnati, in hunt
of a situation. The proprietor, or head
clerk, was sitting in his c~ounting.room.
with his feet comfortably crooked upon a
table. and contemplating human life
through the softening influence of cigar
smoke. Our Hoosier friend addressed
him modestly, as follows
DO you want to hire a hand about
your establishment, sir 2"
The clerk looked up indiferently, but
on seeing his Gust ,mer, concluded to have
some fua out of him, so he answered,
very briskly, at the same time pulling
out a large and costly handkerchief and
blowing his nose on it.
" Yes, sir; what sort Of a situation do
you want?"
Well" said the Hoosier, "I'm not,
particular. Tn out of work, and almost
anythingIl do for o WHILE"
Yes; we'll | can give you a situation
if it will suit You"
" H@t > II! Hdt ID 30 be done,
and what DO you give ?" inquired the
ether.
"Nell."was the answer, II want hands
to ohaw rags into paper, and if you are
willing to set in you may begin at once."'
Good as wheat p exclaimed the Hoo
sier, hand over your rags"
Here" was the ~rejoinder, " take this
handkerchief, and commence with that"
Hoosier saw the "sell' and quietly put
ting the handkerchief into his pocket, re-
marked, as he turned to go out, When
l get at chaUed, stranger, III fetch 1t back
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
The Pyramid Of naroneta.

The officers, as we'll as sub officers, 0
the Russian horse guards, are subjected
to the rigorous discipline, are required
to execute, on horseback, all the manma
vres Of q theatrical equestrian.
One day an officer Of the Lancer gpart
was going through his exercise before tn,
Grand Duke. he had performed ell hi
eyoIutions in the most satisfactory way
until, when at a good gsllep, he was sue
donly ordered to tarn, his horse PROVED
FESTIVE. and refused to obey either bridl,
or spur.
The command was repeated in o thur
der voice. and the officer removed his of
forts to make the horse obey 10, bat with
out effect, for the fiery animal continue
to prance about in defiance to the rider
who was nevertheless an excellent horse
man.
The rage Of the Grand Dake had vsnt
ed itself in furious im~precations, and al
trembled for the consequences. Halt
he exclaimed and ordered a pyramid 0
twelve muskets with fixed bayonets to bt
erected.
The officer, who had By this time Sub
dued the r~estiveness Of his horse, was or
dered to leap the pyramid-and the
spirited animal bore his rider safely over
Without an interval Of delay, the off
Ger wa commanded to repeat the fearfn1
leap, and to the amazement Of all present
the noble horse and the rider stood
in safety on the other side of tho pyrs.
mid.
The Grand Duke, exasperated at and
ing himself thus thwared in his barbarous
purpose, repeated the order q third time.
A general who happened to be present
now stepped forward and interceded for
the pardon Of the officer, observing thai
the horse was exhausted, and that TIT
enforcement of the order would be to
doom both the horse and the rider to q
horrible death.
The humane remonstrance was not only
d~isregarded, but vas punished with the
immediate arrest of the general who had
thus presumed to rebel.
The word Of command was given, and
the rider for the third time. cleared the
glittering ~bayonets.
Rendered furious by these repeated dis.
anoiatments, the Grand Duke exclaimed
for the fourth time, e'ro the iivsf.. sboutl-
Forward p The command was obeyed
and for the fourth time the horse leaned
The pyramid, and then with his rider,
dropped down exhausted. The officer
extricated himself from the saddle and
rose unhurt, but the horse had both his
fore legs brokon.
The comtenance of the officer was
deadly pale, his eyes started wildly, and
his knees shook under him.
A.daadly silence prevailed as he adj
vanced to the Grand Duke, and laying
his sword at his highness' feet, he thank
ed him in a faltering voice for the honor
he had enjoyed in the Emperor's service.
u take your sword" said the Grand
Duke, gloomingly, "and are you not
aware Of what may be the consequence OF
this undutiful conduct towards me ~
The officer was sent to the guard house.
He subsequently disappeared and no
trace Of him could be discovered.
The scene took place at ST. Peters
burgh, and the facts are proved by the
evidence Of ~creditable eve witnesses.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
For the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
Ills Now the Hour.
BY FINLEY Johnson.

IT'S now the hour,-beloved one,
When from their native spheres.
Bright angel bands are wandering to
This slumbering world of tears;
And they will watch till love hath wreathed
Sweet burning VOWS of mine;
Vows which never have been breathed
In other ears than thine.
Fear not that loves cares will wound
The hearts that on it lean;
For heaven will in kindness bless
Such love as ours hath been;
And angels with devotion gaze
On two hearts joined in one;
Like twin stars that are steering round
One central, burning sun.
Then come, my love, while Jon bright stars
CLEAN from their vaults Of else;
While moonbeams bright, are pesrang, love,
The shadowy branches through,
Gene now, and l will tell the tales
From fancy's hidden mine;
To chase each shade of sadness from
That fair young brow Of thine.
BALTIMORE, Nj. D.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
nOnnouHH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSN.
No toll to him seems vain,

No toll to him seems vain,
No labor weary worn,
lfhs poor dying souls may gain,
The crown of Christ t adorn.
With eloquence and zeal,
He pleads his Masters cause,
And stubborn hearts begin to feel,
And love their Makers laws.
The light of Heaven shall shine
Upon his brow serene;
Through all his life shall joys divine,
And blessings intervene.
And they who many win
To Wisdom's peaceful ways,
Shall like the stars in glory shine.
Through everlasting days.
No cloud shall ever dim
The splendor of the Throne.
Where they forever gaze on Him,
The High and Holy One.
FAREWELL thou Man of God;
Thy tolls on earth are DER;
And thou hast gained that blest abode,
Where death shall reign no more.
Ys youth, your country's pride.
Remember LIVINGSTON.
Like him resolve, whater betide,
80 press to glory on.
Mark well tho shining road,
Which he SO nobly trod;
And rest nos-reach that bright abode,
The Paradise of God.
For fife is brief at best;
O work, then, while It's day,
SO that your lahors may be blest,
Till called from earth away.
L1rcnFIELD, Feb. Is, 1858.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04

eA Well, John, did you take the
note gave you to Mr.. Smithers r" in
CURED a gentleman of his rustic servant,
Yes, sir" replied John, al took the
note but don't think he can read it,
Cannot read it?' exclaimed the een.
tleman; " why SO, John? 2"
Because he is so blind, sir. While T
Wor IN the room be axed me where nv
nat was, and it wor on my head all the
time |"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04

- A French engineer, travelling;
lately upon an old Ohio steamboat. OBJ
served to the captain This engine is
In very poor condition"
That's So" was the reply.
And how long do you expect to run
Til it bursts" was the reply.
After the next landing place there vow,
one Frenchman less aboard that boat q
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04
Gone Not Lost.

A pearl was in my casket laid
l loved ito too we'll.
It's sparkling eyes with beauty played
It's lispihg accents fell
Like music, on my ravished ear,
If1ndly hoped tyould long be- here.
One day looked my gem to see
Deaths seal was on It's browl
My heart was filled with agony-
How a | spare it now?
An angel whispered il ms ear,
Ycur jewels for a brighter sphere.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-04

pA A railroad conductor having in.
suited a lady passenger, she said indic.
nantiy that the company which owned
snas road should not see another cent OF
her money.
How 50 ? said the conductor, how can
Hereafter, replied the lady, instead off
buying q ticket at the Office, T shall nsx.
my fare to you'll P~I