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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

nRUGS. Ic--Bornx. Gallc Acid. Tanir Acid.
- Tartaric AMI Citric Acid. lohde Potash. Con
centrated Lye, White Wax. Spcrmaceti. Glenn.
Liberian Palm Soap. Coxc- Sparkling G"latn'
with improved directions, received and for sale ty
jan IL j. WIN. BOWLING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

x1oTNG LADIES INSTITUTE.-The Ninth
ANIMAL Session of this Institution, for Board
inc and Day Scholars, will commence On Monday
September 18TH. a,o..a nv the PRINCIPAL
and hi. wife, sided by competent Assistants III the
several departments. ,.o ,..chers will.
Those pupils who expect TO oeeo oF ..dv receive
IN .%r;co and instruction upon such topics and
Sp,as ,s relate directly to the profession Of Teach
inn Courses of Lectures upon the sciences VIII
be delivered during the year. restitution
Further information respecting the lnso'"'''"'
NAV be obtained by application TO ccorr
.e "'..l Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

A-cy'a. Jan. |. ISj9.-lm A. LAWSON.
\rOTICE.-I respectfully inform my friends ana
y the public, that will continue the business
lately carried OH by T. A. BREwls Co., on my
separate account, at the "OLD STAND, odme''"
STREET. opposits the H"rke' and will Away. Keep
large and complete assortment OF
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &c,
,,h;.b 7 u;n ..u ch,ap. for CASH. or TO punctua
customers, Consirncrs of COUNTRY PRODUCE
NAV confidently rely upon my best efforts to pro-
mote their interest.
x.,,. AIN under the necessity Of saying 70 inc
,,.r,ous indebted 10 the firm Of I. A. BREws Co.,
that speedy settlements will be required In al
cases; and that can open no new accounts WIN
those whose accounts are due and unsettled on the
lst of January. l. A. bhh To-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

NOR COLDS AND C0UGIIS.-Gun's Pcc'orsl.
IL Ayers do. Wistar's Balsam Davies Cherry
and Tar; Tyler's Syrup; Bulls do; Cum Arabic
Cough Drops: Wistar's LozenSss; Bakers Cough
Mixture. and Madame Mounts Syrup received sui
for sale by PEEL. STEVENS 4 60,
dec 2J corner Of King aud Alfred streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

0HS.-Just received per Srhr. Arctic, TO-.
" supply Of Winter Sperm. Solar, Tanner.
Neatsfoot. and Common Whale Oils: also. on hand
Ethereal and Camphcne Oil. for sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER 4 son.
LIST mo 10 S;ahler'S old stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

ian 2S-law4w -----
A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPLAIN
"A Library kept in the south room hrst-story;
Of the LYcEux HALL, S. W. corner OF Prince ana
Washington Streets Open every day from D.
and from n to o'clock, P. N. Annual suoscr,P-
tions, So; six months, $50; three months .!
Volumes in Library. about 4,SO0.
observation-disclosures MILLER.
DIRECTORS -
Daniel F. Wilmer, j. Edward .nase'
BENJAMIN Barton, sylvester scott
Elisha J. Miller, Andrew JAMESON
S,a,hsn swain. John A. Milburn.
William A. Duncan.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jameson.
IL Librarian-Ed Roxbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

OIRCASSIAN HAIR DYE: STABLER>
" HAIR RESTORER. renders the hair smooth
and soft and restores it TO its original colour when
lost by sickness or otherwise: Glycerine Cream for
Chaps; Ottar Rose Lip Salve: Cologne; Syrup o.;
Phosphates; Eau Lustral for the hair: Bl,arari
Sponges. &c. Just prepared by
LIST mo DR. r Il. STABLER L. kin.-.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

The funds, in the opinion of the Committee are
safely and judiciously invested.
ROBT. JAMESON, Committee.
JOHN J. WHEAT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

DEST OSWEGO STARCH Salad Oh; Ra,p
ID berry and Lemon Gum drops Catuip; tom
Arabic Burmuda Arrow Root; White Bar soap.
Flaxseed; Rochelle Salts: Cnlabria Liquorc,: just
rnn..;xnd md fnr milo hu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

nRUMS FOR THE VIRGINIA MILITARY.
throughout the State. that | have made arrange
ments With one ut the best manufacturers in the
United States to furnish any number of DRUMS
for the Spring campaigns. | now having
some orders filled, and should be- pleased TO fur
nish the whole State with DRUMS aud FLIES.
March w I" the music in quick time.
jan 1T JOHN II. PARROTT.
VALENTINES. NALENTINES!!-The sub
scrihers are now IL receipt at large supply
of VALENTINES for the approaching SEASON
they have the usual supply Of Comic. Fancy. and
Sentimental VALENTINES, Valentine Cards.
Writers. Envelope. 1c. Country orders filled with
promptness and ou the most reasonable terms
JAMES ENTwISLE 4 son.
Jan "A No. IS, Hing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

DKANDG-
d 3! pipes pure and high-Aavored "Henessy "
Brandy. lS+J
. pipe. Rochelle Brandy
. / casks pure Port Wine
% pure Sherry Wine
. - pure Madeira Wine
| pipe pure Holland Gin
puncheon pure Jamaica Spirits, Tor sale oy
ian T. A. BREWIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

JOHN LEADBEATER 4 Soy
lst mo II Stahier's Old >,,,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

NEBRUARI lat. lS59.-lTvcntory taken too
l. many goods: no use for them-cOuld not sing
all the Music have on hand in ten years if ever
more Books than | shall read in life timc-morc
.Hnsicci Instrument, than | can play On-more
P"p.r than | shall write on in ccntrry-mor:
Porte Non0ios and Purse. than ever expect to
fill. beside. lots Of Ladies Reticulcs, CahaS, Port
folios Writing Desks, Gold Pens Pen and Pocket
Knives Scissors. Combs. Brushes Soaps. Pcriu-
merry. Card Cases. Paper Folders. &C.. &c. In
short would like to make an exchange with you
for little Of the n"'djm. Great bargains may be
had for cash before make my Spring purchases.
feb JOHN II. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

) barrels Cherry Brandy
10 :. New England Rum
IN hayes Old Nectar Whiskey
10 "hcat
I'D Meulcated YIN; LOT sae ny
jan M ~ 'ii."Nl :"
CIGARS To SLIT THE TINES,-tiood Brown
- Sugar. and cents
t. Soft oru'hed sugar. cents
Is. ',arIne" ~ ~ cen.,
C,,'iIs ;. 20 $500, oil o,hsr ,oods
oorros,,onI;ngIv low GARRETT HULST.
-, : Nu.l47 King street
J''' :,
D l...cs and ,;n,d.n Syrup
Lhi. choice new rrop New Orleans Sugar.
r0i'arrmls = y.IIow Sur,r
20 whole. half and quarter boxes hai'iaS'
100" lbs rsn"s!iyah'a p"'h -" neat
Received th'' day. ana 'or sal" 10" nE
nm, xpw ,pnp Y npIr,ys sTGaR
mn, W." a. n.Ia,ns u,Iass.,
T barrels new crop We" o,i'""' uo'"''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

- BBLS. APPLES
Id 10 bbls. c. Soft Crushed Sugar
30 boxes Refined Mould Candies
New York Fancy Crackers,
Preserved Ginger. Currants. Citron--Layer, Va
lenca, and Bunch Raisns Drum Figs; Paper
Shell and soft Shell Almonds &C., just received
and for sale by GARkhI USE
ion3 III King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

DRUGS, &c.-Colombo Root; Extra ,.-
- Vomica; Mercury; Sage: Brown, -
Ginger; Browns Bronchial Trochcs: Wool. 81
Restcrer: Prussiatc Potash Salad Oh. Oi In.
Spermacti: Red Sanders, Corn Plaster. g..
Seed Neal Catnip: Jamaica Ginger Castor p'
Magnesia; and King Washing Liquid. iu., ..
ceiyed and for sale by
InHN EinpE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

A LEXANDRIA SAVINGS INSTlICTiON.
andr;a Savings Institution, to audit statement
Of its affairs for the year ending l4,h inst, and to
report thereon, having been allowed free access to
the books and accounts of said Institution anu
furnished with the actual evidences OF property
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ALExANDRIA,
" VA, January %, lSj9.-To Thomas W. Cownc,
.Jr,, Guardian of Mamie ". Hamilton You are
hereby notified, that upon the application of Mrs
Maria Hamilton, who appears As ncxttriend Of the
said Mamie ". Hamilton. | shall, upon the first
day of March. 1859, at my Office. on Royal street.
Alexandria, Virginia, examine. whether by reason
of your removal from the Commonwealth Of Nir-
GINA. or for any other it is improper TO per
nit the estate of the said Mamie W. Hamilton to
remain under ycur control: at which time and
place you are required 10 attend. Given under
my hand rs Commissioner OF the County Court "t
Alexandria County. Virginia, the day and year
aforesaid. Tiap 26-lawiw1 W. c. YEAT0N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

~ BARRELS OLD RYE WHISkEi.-
I'd I casks Port Wine
) NJ
) barrels Cherry Brandy
10 New England Rum
10 boxes Old Nectar Whiskey
10 Wheat -
10 " Medicated Tin. for sale by
ian kINCHELOE 4 BRUIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

THO Mrs. Maria Buttolph and Mr.. Dorsey Gard
ner.-You are hereby notified, that the above
declaration will be filed in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of Alexandria County. ON the first OF
the rule days to be held for the month of March,
1859. viz: on Monday, the 9TH day of March. 1889.
LAWRENCE b. AILOR.
feb I-Iowiw Plaintiffs Attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

CHEET MUSlC.-lpwards of 5000 PIECES
- OF MUSIC OH hand. No mistake about it !.
II has been counted. No use in going any further !!
Cheap n you can buy it from here to Canada.
Also about twenty different kinds of Church
Music Books. Gcc Books. aud Juvenile instructors
in Vocal Music besides Instruction Books for Ac-
cordeon. Flutina Banjo. Flute. Clarouet. Violin.
Guitar. Mcl"dcon. Cornct. Buglc. sax Horn. and
more than dozen different sorts for the Piano.
Thnroughba-s. Harmony. &c. Orders filled prompt
w. and postage paid on all sheet music to any part
of Uncle Sans farm. This j. the place for Music.
f,h :, JDUN H. PAKRDTT
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
A Sampson.

A man named johnson, convicted ia
Passaic county for counterfeiting, was
broHght to the State Prison, at Trenton,
few days since. lie il represented to
DO genui e Sampson in strength. Three
different times was he handcuffed in the
Passaic Prison and as soon as the officers
had turned their backs, he snapped his
cuffs and shackleS asunder, and laughed
in the face of the officers. His hands
were then lied behind him with rope,
and now the officers thought they had
secured him firmly; but in a few minutes
he broke the rope and was again free
While ia the prison he battered walls,
wrenched out bars from the grated win.
dows, and in order to keep him from get
ting out, they re moved him to three diff
ferent cells They succeeded in getting
him into the STATE Prison without much
difficulty. He is full six feet high and %
years of age.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
Interesting Experiment.

An interesting experiment took place
at New Castle, Del. few days ago with
submarine salvage boat, invented by
Mr.. Valleroi, who descends to the bot
tom of the river without any arrange,
ment for receiving supply of fresh air
from above, the boat being intended to
supply itself with the quantity of air
needed while under water, enabling it to
remain submerged for any length OF time
required. As singular as this may seem,
the experiment showed that it was per !,
fectly practicable, for eight men went
down in the boat. and remained there an
hour and three quarters without any COM
munication from above. The mode of
generating air to supply the boat is yet
secret, but it is believed to be by some
mechanical arrangement. The boat is
made of boiler iron, and is perfectly
round, and shaped somewhat like fish.
It's IS feet long, Al inches in diameter,
and propelled by screw three feet in
diameter. 1t has two rows of bulls eyes
on the top for the purpose of giving light
to the Interior. On each side, near the
bow or head, are placed pieces Of iron
about Is inches square, which are moved
like the fms of fish, and are intended to
direct the boat up or down when under
the water.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
Honesty the Best Policy.

The Duke of Buccleuch, in one of his
walks, purchased cow in the neighbor
hood of Dalkeith, which was to be sent
to his palace on the following morning
The Duke, in his morning dress, espied a
boy early Intellectually attempting to
drive the animal forward to its destina.
ton. The boy not knowing the Duke
bawled out to him, Hiel nun come
here an gies ham wi this BEAST
The Duke walked on slowly, the boy still
craving his assistance, and at last, in a
tone of distress, exclaimed, Come here
nun, an help US, an as sure as onything
I'll gle you half l getp The Duke went
and lent the helping hand. And now,'
said the Duke, as they trudged along
" how much do ye think yell get for this
job ?"
II dinna ken" said the boy; but I'm
sure O. something, for the folk up at the
big house are guide to a bodies"
As they approached the house. the
Duke disappeared from the boy. and en-
tered by different way. Calling ser.
want, he put a sovereign into his hand,
saying. Give that to the boy who bro t
the cow" The Duke having returned to
the avenue. was soon joined by the boy.
Well, how much did you get? ?" said the
Duke.
/" A shilling" said the boy" an there's
half o. it to ye."
But you surely got more than shil-
ling" said the Duke.
"No," said the boy; as sure as death
that's a. | got; an dye no think its plen.
tyr
~ do not said the Duke; "tbere
must be some mistake; and, as am ac-
quainted with the Duke, if you return, /
think, I'll get you more." They went
back, the Duke rang the bell, and ordered
all the servants to be assembled. Now
said the Duke to the boy, point me out
the person that gave you the shil ing.'
1t was that chap there with the apron, u
pointing to the butler.
The butler confessed, fell on his knees,
and attempted an apology; but the Duke
Indignantly ordered him to give the boy
the sovereign, and quit his service in
stantly. " You have lost" said the Duke,
your money, your situation, and your
character by your cevetousness; learn
henceforth that honesty is the best pol
ICY" The boy by this time recognised
his assistant in the person of the Duke;
and the Duke was SO delighted with the
sterling worth and honesty of the boy;
that he ordered him to be sent to school,
kept there and provided for at his own
expense.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
Bit by a Rattlesnake.

On Thursday afternoon of last week
says the N. J. Sussex Register, Mr.. Isaac
Wilkinson, of this place, was bitten On
the back of the hand by a rattlesnake
which was on exhibition in house near
the Fair Ground. He supposed he could
handle the reptile with immunity, and
was sadly punished for his temerity
Some time~-elapsed before medical aid
could be procured, but as the wound
bled freely it was thought that the virus
might ooze out with the purple tide
This expectation was, however, delusive.
DR.. Ryerson was called, and gave the
case his earnest and unremitted atten
ton. The stomach of the patient became
so sensitive that it expelled all stimulants
and external applications of hot alcohol
were resorted to. The arm swelled and
became livid. the pulse sunk SO that it
was scarcely pereeptible, aud for TWEEN ty
four hours the patient yibrated between
life and death. But on Saturday the
crisis seemed to be passed, and the pa
tient has since been gradually recover
ing.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
More Wonderful than the Mann outh
Cave.

DR.. d. Talbot, in commencing a series
of articles, for the Fort Wayne Times, ia
regard to the Wyandotte Cave, makes
the following comparison between the
Wyandotte and Manmouth caves Wy
andotte Cave, one of the most extensive
and remarkable in the world, is situated
in Crawford County. about twenty FIVE
miles below New Albany, on Blue River.
| have called it remarkable cave. The
The Manmouth Cave of Kentucky has
hitherto been designated as the greatest
known cave in the world. 1t may star.
tie your scientific readers to hear me
assert the fact, that there is one stalag-
mite alone in Wyandotte Cave more
massive than all the stalagmites and
stalactites in Monmouth Gave aloe
put together. This cave have surveyed
and mapped distance of twenty miles in
length, and there are numerous avenues.
| have never penetrated to their end, al.
though Ishave visited the cave, for scien.
tific and other purposes, over dozen
different ti2aas, spending on one visit
four days aud nights within its darksome
halls. The Manmouth Cave is distin-
guished more for its vastness than its
beauty the Wyandotte for its great ex:
tent, its mammoth hall, its lofty ceilings,
reaching frequently to the height Of POI
feet, and especially for its numerous and
beautiful natural fountains, which almost
continually meet the eye in every direc-
ton. A portion of this cave has been
known and visited for over forty years.
This portion is about three miles in
length, and is termed the Old Cave. In
1850, new door from within the old
cave was discovered, which extended the
caves united to about twelve miles in
extent. In 1853, still newer discovery
of ingress was accidently made, which
has added eight or ten miles thereto, and
discloses q plan OF formation moro exten
sive and more beautiful than any hereto
fore known"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21

A Cold WINTER PREDICTED. bout
ten days ago trem rndous fdrove of gray
squirrels, numbering hundreds of thous
ands, made their appearance on the Mer
imac, covering the trees and waters like
palf. Thousands Of them were after
wards found dead in the river and on
the ground. They crossed the Mississip
pi at that point, and worked their way
down the river, nntii on Wednesday they
reached Cape Giardeau, crossing the riv
e" at hat point in countless myriads.-
The citizens turned ont en- masse, and
killed them BY hundreds. Every tree in
that vicinity swarmed with them until
night, when they all disappeared. and
have not been heard of since. Their
route was marked by devastating storm.
Trees we're gridled and fields destroyed,
Old French settlers predict a very Sc.
we're winter. as it was noticed in 1884
and 1862, that immense droves of SOUR
rels suddenly made their appearance, fol-
lowed by intensely severe weather.-St.
Louis Express 9th.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
Be Always Ready.

When Mr.. Miller FIRST published his
famous lectures on the Second Coming
of Chris" the subject produced great
excitement In some parts of the State of
Maine |; and those who were of slender
constitution, were much alarmed. 1t was
said there was an aged, devout man liY.
ing In the region Of the Kennebeck, who.
though somewhat eccentric in his mar
ners, was on accouat of his devotion to,
religious duties, in his closet, his family
and the neighborhood, considered as a.
very pious man, and a kind Of oracle 70,
the vicinity, To whom the people on alb
ordinary occasions, were won't TO run for
advice. When the rumor Of the Second,
.qd0ent reached the village, and became
the topic OF conversation. . man Of the
above named temperament took the
alarm, and hastily ran to the good old
man, exclaiming "Sir, they say that.
the world is coming to an end-that the
dead are going to be raised, and that
Christ is coming to Judge the world in
1913 They say, sir, that Mr.. Miller, Of
New York. has been studying on the sub.
ject for many years. and has an accurate
reckoning on all the Prophecies, and on
the Book Of Revelation and he says
that all those things viii certainly take
place at that tune and they say, too,
that there are great many who believe.
| it. But what do you think about it, sir 2
Do you think that Christ will come at
| that time z" (" do not know" / will
ask the Lord about it, and see what he.
will tell me" So the man returned
home. But anxious to know the result,
he soon after came again TO inquire Of
the Oracle, and meeting the old veteran
OF the Cross. said Well, sir, have you
asked the Lord whether Christ would
come to judge the world 10 1843 or not Pr
He grayely answered, have. Well,
continued the inquirer, what did the
Lord tell your" /" He told me, replied
the good old man, that that was none
of my business. So the man returned
home satisfied.
The great business of man il, to be also
and alaoays ready.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
love to clasp them from the grave, and
bring back smiles to eyes that will never
smile again, and words of forgiveness
from pallid lips now hushed forever.
Artdsian Well.
: The following account of the Artesian
Well SalCharlestSn, S. c., will be inter

= The following account of the Artesian
Web AlCharlestNn, S. c., will be inter
esting to many ofour readers
Within a few years past the city gov.
eminent undertook to sink an artesian
we'll, in the hope Of relieving the deficien-
cy of water partially. After attaining
depth of 1850 feet, excellent water was
found, obtained from a bed of mari, upon
which that portion of the city lies, as the
marine fossils and yestiges attest. With
the three inch pipe now in use this well
has capacity of 100000 gallons daily,
though that draft is not made upon it at
present. The wafer peculiarly soft, and
has some medicinal properties. Its base
is carbonate of soda, combined with
traces of salt, magnesia, lime and IRON
The temperature from the well is about
81 deg. The shaft of new we'll, about
thirty feet distant from the other, with a
nine'inch pipe, has been sunk 900 feet al.
ready, and hopes are entertained that the
supply from this source will contribute
materially to the comfortand cleanliness
of the city. This artesian water" as il
is popularity called, has come into great
use for its real and supposed medicinal
virtues.
The well is thronged every morning,
reminding one somewhat of the crowds
which collect at Saratoga before break
fast. Many people are persuaded as to
the healing properties of the water, and
others, initiating the practice of this faith
try the experiment with satisfaction. II
has already attained so much rcpute as
to be transported in barrels to the neigh
boring States. The horses take to it with
quite as keen relish as the men, and
are said to fatten on mnch less food than
heretofore, and to improve in general
condition. 1t is rather amusing to see
the throng of carriages, carts and drays
which are drawn up to long troughs, con
stantly filled from the overflow, to give
the horses refreShment from this free
spring. A temporary bathing house has
been erected adjacent to the we'll, and !
can testify. from daily experience, how
inviting is the ablution which this water
furnishes. As yet, no system Of distribu.
ton has been adopted, and none will
probably be organized until the supply
from the new we'll can be practically as
sured,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-21
Sea Birds.

The question is often asked, where do
sea birds obtain fresh water to Stake
their thirst, but we have never seen it
satisfactorily answered till few days
ago. An old shipper with whom we
were conveRsfag on the subject, said that
he had frequently seen these birds at sea,
far from any land that could furnish
them water. lowering around and under
a storm cloud, chattering like ducks on a
hot day at pond, and drinking in, the
drops of rain as they fall. They will
smell rain squall hundred miles or
even farther off, and scud for it with in
conceivable feetness. How long sea
birds can live without water is merely a
matter of conjecture, but probably their
powers of enduring thirst are increased
by habit, and possibly they gowithout it
for many days if not for several weeks.