Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-06
NO. l5S.
MISCELLANEOUS READING.
\ JUDGE IN A DILEMMA.

u ~ bhr. IN y UiLEM vi \.
An awkward affair which once occurred
I" one of the Judges on the Western Circuit
ha- been the subject of much mirth. It mn-
pears that the pious judicial having finished
his lahors. and having cast of his forensic
wig n his lodgings. had retired into the next
room to wait for his brother Judge. whom he
w;Is about 10 accompany to some Of the local
aristocracy 10 dinner. The female seryan;
of the house had entered the bed-chamhcr hy
n side-door. and not knowing the Judge wa-
in the next room. in a frolc arrayed herself
in the judges wig. just at the moment when
the fair Mop,y was admiring herself in the
lookng-glass the judge Unexpectedly en-
tered the room. and poor Mopsy, catching It
sight of the stern countenance looking over
her shoulders in the glass, was No alarmed
that she tainted. and would have fallen to the
ground if the learned Judge impelled 10y hu.
manity. had not caught her in his arms. -
At this critical moment his brother judge
arrived. and opening the dressingroom door
with view TO seeing if he was ready, dis
covered his learned brother with the taintiug
maid in his arms. Not wishing To interrupt
what he thought to be an amour, he quickly
attempted 10 withdraw, when his brother
Judge vociterated, For heavens sake stop.
and hear this matter explained" Never
mind. my dear brother, the matter explains
itself" and he left his learned brother to re-
cover the iainting maid AS he could An
erdvtes of the Bench and the Bar
A CONCORD OF SWEET SOUNDS Ere
Speaking Of the Calliope, u new musical
invention employed on steamboats,. the Nicks-
burg Wing says:
This musical invention arrived here yes.
trrday. The calope is II great institution,
and we have no doubt would answer the pur
pose ola general lover amazingly, IN scrcnad
ing all his sweethearts at the same time
The music is excellent, resembling the dulcct
strains of one hundred and seventeen Dutch
organs. four broken tiddles with two string
each, eleven Thomas cats. three rat terriers
with set Of bronchitis apiece, suffering
poll parrot and weak -lunged canary. In
order L. fully appreciate the beauty of the
calli"pe, - person must have been J. wing sh"d
about three hours. anxious u get asleep. but
not succeeding The calliope will improve
his temper under such circumstances. 10 an
alarming extent.
College boys, are the same. says the New
Haven Register. the world over, We verify
believe 1t sens to be a part Of educational
incubation TO- raise Ned" On all proper occa
sions, but there is more or less real humor
elected, in their peculiar deyilments The
Trinity" boys had L "lemon squeezer" pre-
sanitation. OH Monday evening last, with
poems. oration and music, which IL sand To-
have been quite laughable affair The ~
errises were closed by gratuity from the
graduating class to Jim, the c"lored jam
tor of the college who responded IN feeling
address, wishing De young gemnen n sale
return t. DE bosom OF dar moders. who wcIId
De relieved from der long anxiety, 'sperting
day would get turned out of de college.
PIONEER MILLS FOR SALE
\tTE authorized by the propretor- 10 otef
w 1T priv at. sale this extensive establishment.
The MILL BUILDING H. ire proof, built ou
IT rr~, with -tuue iouujatI"u, hnd i situated
WEi directly "n the River front. and within icm
ynri> uf the Orange 4 Alexandra aud Mana. -n'
,iap Railroads with WharcS, aud depth OF water
sufficient to accommodate vessels oi the largest
| class Is Dimensions are l22 feet IN length, 10y
~ feet in width. four and half siorss higH, aua
is covered with slate.
A GRAIN ELEVATOR is ais" attached, b,
which grain eau be- rapidly discharged irum ".
sells immediately int" the Mill Tue GRAIN BIN-
are capable u holding 10000 bushels vi heat. Inc
Elevator i. worked by small engluc. separaI"
from that used in manufacturing. that graIm can
b. received whit" the Mill is not III operation.
There are TWELVE PAIRS OF STONES, oi
i feet diameter, capable of manufacturing. when
IN full work about 500 b0rr'h 4y f""y P'r ""y.
The ENGINES aud BOILERS very sup"
riur, made by OtIs Tufts. oi Boston. Mass. with
om regard to- expense. There are SIA Boilers, with
r"rurn hn"-. The Engine are high pressure. ana
"i 80 horse r"wcr.
WATER aud GAS have been introduced through
out the entire establishment. with Hose, &c. a.
rachci To the water pipes in each story.
The above il only general description "i hi-
extensive FIGURING Mill Persons de,rou, ol pur
chasing, will, uf course, visit the establishment.
where every Information will be afforded them.
The Machinery i. all nearly new, and %: the
most approved description, il having been the dr
sign OF the proprietorS 10 crrct a Mill second t"
none in this section of the country. Ia it will b"
found 'r''yt thi"y apperanng to a first class Flour
ing Mill.
ss-. A COoPER's SHOP, Of brick, covered with
a:a late. aud with iron window shutters, adJoiu,
the Mill. II, dimensions are 100 feet IN length,
by II feet in width, two stories high. II is pei
tecty fire proof and has in it full cOmp plcmemi "i
Tools. &c.. all in perfect order. There are no"
about 1000 FLOUR BARRELS on hand, winch
will be- ,old with the Mill. Also, lot Of Cooper
stuff, SLAVES, HEADING, d".
IL j. rarely that such establishment, =" -
tcnsiye and complete in all ii, appointment g.
offered to the public The terms Of the sale will
be made easy.
For further information, apply to
je 23-dIm FOWLE a 90.
ENXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
II t. ". PfRCELL q co., RicL"ond, I".--
W. offer our service. TO the Presidents and t"u.
tractors on the different lines Uf Internal Improve
mcnt throughout the State, for the collection 81
debt. due by the State, and for it, conversion into
and sale Oi Virginia State Stock Having every
facility Tor selling, prepared to make liberal
advance. on Stock till sold. Oar charg"s will he
moderate We also offer services TO our friend.
in the country Tor the purchase oi Virginia State
Bank aud every description OF Stocks, at the
rent market rate without any charge Of commission
Orders b, mail, either for the purchase OF ,alo
Of any security, will meet with our prompt atten.
ton. and will be attended to 90 az good tcrms as
though he parties sending present.
{. W. PURCELL 4 co.
Richmond. Va. nov 4-wly
JNOR sALE-My farm in Fauquier county. con
i tanning hy recent survey, FOUR Hun
DRIED AND FOkTY-SIX ACRES aud 29 poles.
This land lic- On the Ruppahannock river about