Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-22

shows itSelI. 81 that II may seem needless I"
advert to it; but it is family fault, and
should hc watched against. for it is al an
n"yancr, though but petty one, never t.
be able 10 open your lips without being
harrassed by such contradictions as, 80,
no. that happened on Tuesday not We'd
nrSday:" or. if you remark that the clouds
look threatening, to be asked with tone Of
surprise, DO YOU think it looks like rain:
am sure there is no appearance OF such u
thing" Narrate an incident, every small
item is corrected: hazard an opinion, it is
wondered ut OF contradicted assert fact.
it is doubted and questioned; till you AT length
keep silence, in despair. MtehiyrH-
"rf.
How RAIN CLOUD FoEMs.-ProfcsSor
Wise. describing his last balloon voyage
says: I'VE plainly saw that the southeast
wind, below. which drove lis little Ia
northeast ut starting had now supplied the
atmosphere with moisture enough Ia make ::
growing rain cloud Slowly but interest
rngly the vapor assumed Il milky hue
Presently it assumed the appearance of II
vascular clouds then it spread out and hul-
ged down in the middle: and soon it had the
appearance of great udder, with the water
oozing through it, and more copiously at and
around its protuberant centre. 1t was an
interesting phenomenon, and it seemed rs
though nature was unbosoming her mani
NAL to give the thirsty earth some susie
nance. have noticed these udders and wa
ter spouts before
E,;" To CoSsrNrrIyEs.-Th advertiser hay
ing hcen restored to health in few weeks, 10y
very simple remedy, after having suffered s"NcTal
years with severe Lung affection, and that Tread
disease, Consumption,--is anxious To make known
To his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To all
who desire it he will send II copy of the prescrIr-
ton used ltr-r Of charg,, with directions tor pre-
pariug and using the same, which they will find
sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma Bronehii., -.
| The only object of the advertiser III sending the
prescription H. Ia benefit the afflicted, aud hc h"rrs
every sufferer will try bis remedy, rs it will cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing. PariIc,
wishing the prescription will please address.
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
jy 2G-wSw williamsburg Long Island
7c~ JOHN A. FIELD begs leave to remind
his friends, that he is candidate for the office ot
Sheriff pf Alexandria City and County, nj the
next election, and respectfully solicits their votes.
lie refers To- his past conduct II guarantee i"r
the future. aug ls-c"te
2,'"A a Expecting at the proper time
to announce NY self ay n candidate for th. Sherin
atty of Alexandria County, have t" request that
my tri,mds will not commit themselves t" "rhcr,.
aug I6-cotf WM. A. HART.
.E,-.. 10 III, Io,rrr Of III. Cify and Cynnty of
ih."n.i,i": oier myself NJ candidate for the
office of Sheriff, at the next election, and most
rertiully solicit your v"ies
je 3-lawte II. l.. MONROE.
SlUU scdber. on the night oi the 1ih "t Augm.r.
sunday YELLOW BOY. talm"st whiic.D VII"
answers T." the nauic uI CHARLES, called by
SOME CHARLES DAVIS. having formerly be-
!nug,d To- R,rhmd DAVIS, of Bedford county. liu
iso answers the following description Ahomi /,
rri inches has light curly hair, large Wide mouth,
which he keeps close y shat, and u nose suuken ui
The bridge. whirh pro. upwards u, the point
Tie has coarse harsh voice, aud HE con, ersaiion
i. Of a rather familiar style. when he lett he wore
blue navy cap, with no coyer--his other drcs, >,
not remembered.
lie may Ice found lurking about the plantation
oi Ri"hard Davis, above mentioned, about g. milc,
trom lynchhurg ar Iuay be making hi, way tor
free State. reward of SlUO Il offered II found
without the limits of the STATE, ami SO II taken
within the lnit, aud lodged in jail, "hero can
get him. JOHN o. L. GOHHlN,
aug u dtf Lynchhurg, Va.
AUCTlON NOTlCE,
TINIIE subscriber having determined 10 prosecute
i the above business in all its branches, "rers
h. ScrN ices IN that line.
Trustccs, Administrator, or Commissioner
sales u, keai at Personal Property will be made at
hoiJ. ar ir-r than the usual rates. Cng" sales
At u lump price, I" bc agreed upon.
Parties haN iug mcrchandizG to DISPOSE OF, VII"
prefer making their sales, can make sIrange-
ments to do 50, under the license "i the subscriber.
C"nsignncnrs Of goods for sale at auction, "iH
b. r.r.,r.d and sold to the best advantage, 0Hd
pr"~,rt r.t,J"- N1d..
Persons having small lots Of articles, can ar
rang. To- have them sold at the store oi the subscTi-
bcr No, -, King street-Ail parties Interested,
will please call before concluding their arTangr-
mcmts. Being we'll known in this city, n" refer
cncc I" capacity, or Pr"mptness, Is deemed ne
cc.sary. JOHN T. CREIGHTON, Auctioneer.
jy 2l-e"tf
TI,r MILLEKS. MANUFACTURERS, MA
i CHINISTS, &c.-for sale ut Manufacturers
prices, for cash.
Vulcauiled India Rubber Machine Belting, oi
all .z.s.
Mixed steam Packing, 10 sheets Of all thick
ne.>e, and lengths
Gum pi.rkng with cloth insertion.
Pure Vulcan1ed Sheet Rubber, of all thickness
es and lengths.
IIy,lramt, Engine, Steam, and Suction Hose Of
all sizes.
Ga-kets, Washers, Rings, Couplings, Hose PiPes,
Sprnkers, &C., e..
Also, superior article Of ANCHOR BOLTiNG
c. 0TliS, al ever number. Orders from the coun-
try pronptly attended to. J. NJ. NEWTON,
jy 2i-2a~3m tScnt Theatre Building.
WOOL AND SUMAC WANTED.
TINIIE subscribers wish to purchase WOOL of the
J. different grades, for which they Will pay the
highest cash price.
We also wish to purchase $40 tons prime -
MAC With increased facilities for manufacturing
the article We are enabled to give the very high.
e.t price. Country storekespers who deal 10 The
yrti,l. will IL, well Ia communicate with Us.
RAMSBURG & EBERT.
Georgetown ID. g.. je lS-w3m
JNANCY HAIR PINS.-Just received IL largo
and beautiful ssortment Of Fancy Hair Pms,
=, n, c..,Iir,iv low ,rices C. C. BERRY