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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-08

yeaS- To me Voters q, the City and C"s"ty 81
Aleyandria:--l offer myself as candidate for the
office Of Sheriff, Mt the next election, and most res
pectfuly solicit your votes
ie 3-lawte III. Ia. MONROE.
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DINNER AND TEA SETS.

III U1NNEn AMI len oLAAo.
II RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETS,
white gold band. and decorated
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, Ac., &c.
separate, for sets.
French Porcelain TEA SETS, white, white and
gold. gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewcrs and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars. &c.
Do. do do. Pitchers, Mugs. &c. &c.
in any quantities. wholesale and retail ut prices
that cannot fail to please.
9th mo 26 X. II. MILLER. SON 4 co.
DIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 CO, are in receipt
n of their FALL STOCK of
WINES.
TOBACCO.
LIQUORS. and
CIGARS,
to which they invite the attention Of dealers.
They pledge themselves to furnish the above
articles on as favorable terms as they can be pro-
cured elsewhere. sep IL
NYEGROES WANTED.-Wc wish to purchase
IN any number of NEGROES, OF b-th sexee
TOR cash. All letters addressed to US, at this place
will receive prompt attention. having nouSn'
the establishment, lately occupied by MILAN
Gripsby. West end Duke street and having rent
ted il TO make i, one Of the most healthy aud com
Portable Depot for NEGROES. We will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
aus 30-eotf PRICE, BIRCH 4 co.
NTEGROES WANTED.--I wish TO purchase
IN any number of NEGROES, for which | will
pay liberal prices. Those wishing TO sell, will dc
we'll to call on me before selling, at my old stand
at West End, Alexandria. Va.
.no I'D" InsEpH RRUIN
NEW GOODS.-Just received at RICHARDS
IN BAZAAR, Worsted Hoods. Caters, Cuffs
Sleeves. Mariposss, and Tslmss; New Fringes
Trimmings Buttons; Tassels; Hoop Skirts; Black
Velvets, all widths; Skirt Braid; Six"ny Yarn
Zephyr, Double, Split, Chinchlla and Guinea Hen
Worsteds, and all kinds Of Fancy Working Mate.
! rails nov -
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CLOTHING.
WILLIAM d. MASSEY,
MERCHANT TAILOR AND CLOTAlEk,
,J IrI~f NHpTj II


ALEXANDRIA. Va,
vrrpS constantly on hand full and complete
II INK of black blue. olive. brown, claret ana
thor shades of French and English CLOTHS,
cASSAMERES AND NESTINGS, which wili DC
mad mn 10 order at the shortest notice. IN the oest
.tyI.. and al a. low prices a the same kind ~
materials can be furnished by any one in the
market
In addition 10 which there Is kept constantly on
hand a larg. stock Of READY MADE CLolh
ING. embracing all the styles suitable Tor the
season. ma,lc up of re-" "nd sound ""frf'"''' anu
the ,cork dam, "a pr"Per manner.
Having had many years experience IN the Dust
ness. feel confident of rendering satisfaction 10
those who may give their CUSTOM being deter
mined 10 render 10 every man an equivalent Tor hi'
money.
Cd South side of King street. one door west
:, p.,v,l oct Is
v,UE MEMBERS OF THE POTOMAC,
/ PIEDMONT AND VALLEY AGklCl L.
TrRAL SOCIETY" and others. will please tako
notice that the subscriber has just received from
New York. and has now opened at his Establish
mcnt. on Fairfax street. one door South OF kihg,
a select assortment of "A Ii and WHIT X
GOODS. consisting of CLOTHS. CASSlMERES,
SESTINtiS &C. and 4 finer more elegant sup
ply cannot be found in any Tailoring establish
ment in this city Call and examine Tor your
selves lie has GOODS to suit the most tashiona-
bic and please the plainest. all Of which VIII be
made up to order. with nc tness and dispatch.
Gentleman At Il distance. by transmitting their
measures together with their height, by mail, can
be furnished with CLOTHES quality considered,
a. Cheap as they can be bought of any house il
thi, city.
All persons wishing TO furnish their own goods
will have particular attention paid 10 them al
WAYS thankful for tayors, past, present, anu TO
come. be shall with the aid of generous and con
fing public. continue TO FLAP MS WINGS.
WILLIAM L. ATwELL,
oct 81 No 1, Fairfax street.
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UNFOLDING, RECEPTION, AND VISITING
w CARDS, engraved III the finest aud latest
STYLE. [d.c VI ROBERT BELL, I'll King Il.
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NEW MAP OF NIRulNlA.-A new maj ot
~ the State ot Virginia. handsomely mounted
on rollers 20 by 10. Price only s..
nov 81 ROBERT BELL.
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ES- JOHN A. FIELD begs leave to remind
his friends that he is candidate for the office Of
Sheriff VI Alexandria City and County, At the
next election and respectfully solicits their votes.
lie refers to his past conduct as y guarantee for
the future aug lS--eOte
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rOWLE & CO., Alexandria, Va,
PERUVIAN GUANO

I IMPORTERS OF GIANO, PLASTER, SALT,
i SEGAKS. MOLASSES, &c, &c.
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IIUNNEWELL'S TOLu ANoDiNE ana Uni
II versal Cough remedy, received and for sale
by j. WILLIAM BOWLING,
nov Is so corner Fairfax and Prince streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-08

MENTAL FLUID. prepared by George Dow
~ den, Chemist, Richmond Va. A further
supply of this superior article for the teeth and
gums. giving to the former peary whtcness.
and frnness TO the gums. just received and for
saleb J. A. MlLBtRN, Apothecary.
10,
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THECkS, NOTES, DRAFTS. BILLS Ot
~ LADING, Sc, &C.. engraved aud lithosraph
ed Al short notice ROBERT BELL,
dec 81 King stcet.
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IAKDEE-RIFLE Ahn LIGHT INFANTRY
III TACTICS. Prepared tor the use 81 the Army
Of the United States by order ., the War Depart
uent. by Col. W. j. Harlee l. ). A.. with nuIner
aus engrarings, vols. lsmo, Sl5o.
SCOTS Infantry Tactics, authorized edition,
50 80, for sale by [dcc 2 kOBT. BELL.
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II EROSENE OIL, KEROSENE OIL, Kero
n sene Oil, Kerosene Gil, Kerosene Oil, Hero
sene Oil, warranted of best quality, for sale by
loo : PEEL ( STEVENS.
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nILS! OILS, OILS w. b. Sperm Oil, W.
" Lard Oil, W. T. Whale Oil, Pure STRAINED
oil, and Machinery and Tanner Oh, constant!
on hand and for sale low by
nov % PEEL 4 STEVENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-08

" EROSENE OF COAL OLA fresh and
N superior article, for sale by
JAS ENTWISLE, JR., Apothecary.
aac Z "a King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-08

THEMlCALS.-Qu inine; Citrate of Iron and
~ Quinine; Chloroiorm; Strychnine; Acetate oil
Potash: Iodine: Nitrate of Silver Iodide of PutaS-
stun; just received and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, JR., Apothecary,
a
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HEAD ofti'k FOR TN rNuEr>sAl,>
No. 81 &"M WUj STREET, Psa1.L0,i,,
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SUPERIoR SHAVING SOAPS-Riggs's Mil
~ itary. Rypophagon. Nrovane, and Fowler ;
Military. genuine Yankee, Shaving Cream. Sapon-
sceous Compound, loves Brown Windsor, Har-
rison's Militaoleophane. Isrrison's Crystal SHAY
ing Cakes, &C., for sale by
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DARk'S PRICKLY PLASTERS, unequalled
/ for convenience, medical effect. and prompt
ness of action for sale by
nov % Ii. COOK 4 CO., Sarepta Hall.
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IHRESH DRUGS, dc.-Castor Oil; Usage Corn
l. Starch Oil Of Lemon: White Mustard Seed:
Woods Hair Restorative: Powdered Peruvian
Bark; IIampton's Vegetable Tincture; Coopers
Isinglass; Venetian Matches, dc., just received
and for sale by J. X. PlERPOlNT,
dec liz :. l.. cor. King 4 Wash sts.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23

As the proper season is now approaching for
will not be out Of place.
|. Have your gronnd in good heart, and see
that it contains a sufficient quantity Of the mat
ter necessary to the rowth Of such trees as you
are about to plant. Apples require lime, pears
phospate of lime, or bone dust. Good wheat
land is well adapted to the growth OF apples, and
poor soil should never be laid out for an or
cbnrd.
II. Let the land be high, lowlandS are liable
to spring frosts, and the fruit blossoms are often
blghted by them. High situations are also
more easily drained, which is absolutely essen
tial to the wellheing OF the trees.
Ill. Plough the ground deep before planting.
A slight scarifying Of the soil will do no good.
Dig the holes for the trees deep, if the ground
IS not naturally loose. Fill up with the sur.
face soil around the roots, placing each rootlet in
the most natural position Do not use any
barnyard manure.
". In selecting trees, choose such varieties,
as are of we'll known excellence, and that are
adapted to your peculiar locality Young, heal
tiny plants are better than large ones, and bear
removal much better. A large tree costs more
in the nursery, but the small one with like
care, will, ina few years. often ontgrow it.
v The shorter time your plants are out oi
the ground, the more likely they will be to live,
| the roolets are not allowed to get dry, the
tree will be almost sure to grow, but if these
get dried up, the chance Of success is less Some
trees will not hear the exposure OF their roots
for any great length Of time, and live Ohio
Farmer
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
Interesting TO Young Ladies.

She stood beside the altar when she was six
teen. She was in love; her destiny rested on a
creature in fashionable clothes with an empty
pocket. He came ofa good amy.' however,
and blood you know is something. Think Of a
VOW from auburn hair, dark eyes, and pouting
lips. only sixteen years old
She stood beside the wash tub when her
twenty fifth birthday had arrived. The hair,
the eyes and the lips were not calculated to ex-
cite the heart. Five cross yeung children were
about the room, some crying, some breaking
things, and one urging the necessity of an i'm
mediate supply Of the lactcal secretion. She
stopped in despair and sat down, the tears
twinkled down, her once plump and ruddy
cheeks. Alas! Nancy, early marriages are not
the oodge. Better enjoy youth at home, and
hold lovers at distance. until you have limb
muscle and heart to face the frowning world
and family. Ifa chap loves you, he can wait
two or three years, make you presents take you
to concerts, and SO on, till the time comes.
Eearly marriages and early cabbages are tender
produc tions. - williamsburg Times.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
Late AppIes---Vhcat Prospects
Eastward,

FRIEND HAREIs:-That's fact, says 7, when
my eyes ran over these words in the last Cul-
tiva'or, with most people. Of late years, the
question is not what apples shall we choose,
but what can we get.' We have had plenty of
apples from last August till three days ago, and
might have had them till next July, if we had
not sold them. I think there is no other man
in Harrison county that can say the same. 1t
is true our apples were inferior in shape and
size, owing to the hard weather that made q
clear sweep Of all other kinds.
What is to be done when the State Board Of
Agriculture offers premium on the best seed
ing apple and the committee on fruit never de :
eide which is the best? ii the committee had
known as much as did about the johnson
Sweets, then eight dollars would have gladden.
ed my pocket with a whmper.
The other day, Thomas ElIwood and I were
passing through the orchard and examining the
buds he said, "pap when these apples begin to
fall let's turn the hogs in" The conclusion is
now that as soon as we get more trees large
enough to bear they will furnish beefand pork
besides all other things that sweet apples can.
LATE WHEAT looks awful in a general way.
I should not be surprised if the people would
get to sowing in July, they have been sowing
earlier every year lately, and so far the August
sowing looks pretty well. Fruit Of all kinds
seems to be safe yet. ...- ...
The ground is hard and ought to be loosen
ed deep, even if it is turned over shallow
Thy friend, M1cAJAH I. JOHNSON
Short Creek, Harrison Co., 8th of Sd month
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
Extracts from the Ohio CuItIvatOr,
March, lJ.

O~rThe time for grating apple trees in this
latitude has now arrived and wo are asked to
give recipe for grating wax. This is made
by melting together one pound beeSwax, two
pounds rosin, and half pound lard, or half pint
hnseed oil, (some use tallow in place Of lard or
oil, but this makes the wax too hard for using
in cold weather.) Now take old cotton cloth,
calico or musIin) and tear it into strips 3 or
inches wide, and wind these around small
sticks, forming rolls or inches in diane ter;
drop them into the kettle OF hot wax, and leave
them there for half an hour, to soak through;
then take them out, and when cool, or as want
ed for use, the cloth can be unroled and torn
into narrower strips for winding around the
gratis. A pOrtiL Of the wax remaining in the
kettle after soaking the cloth, should be poured
into cold water, and worked by the hand into
rolls Of convenient size for putting over the
cloth, on the tops Of large limbs, where graft
ed, more effectually to conclude air and mois-
tue. In mild weather the warmth OF the ] ard
will soften the wax sufficiently for using, hu!
when grating is done in cold weather, it is
necessary to have a fire of Goals, hot brick
or some other contriyance for warming the wax
Coat ASHES AROUND APPLE TREEs.-We re.
ply TO subscriber in Indiana, that it is well to
put small quantities ofcoal ashes or blacksmith's
cinders around apple trees, on all porous soils
but not on stiff clays. Coal ashes, composted
with black muck, is good dressing for shrub
berry on all light soils.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
How to Siinmcc a. Fool.

A Galway gentleman once entered coffee
house in London, and called for tea. His brogue
attracted the attention ofscented civilion in the
opposite box, who. relying upon lis superior
ascent, resolved to have a zest at the expense
Of the stranger. ....
The civilian called for tea also. The Irish
gentleman called for mullins, so did the civilian
toast milk, sugar, &c, were severaly called
for by the lop, who enjoyed in his corner the
supposed embarrassment to which he was sub
jecting the gentleman from Galway.
At last, with the greatest composure, and i
possible, with ri;cher brogue, the lrishmar
de emanded the waiter TO-
Bring up pistols for two"'
This wasa stretch in the performance by nc
means in the fop's programe, and rather beyond
what he had bareained for; so, like well-bret
dog, walked down the stairs for fear OF being
kicked
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
A Chance for the Unmarried.

The Commissioner ofStstisticS for Ohio, says
that the number Of marriages returnd in large
part OF the counties, is twenty-one thousand; /;
and the estimate for the residue brings the to.
tai number to twenty-iour thousand. The
proportion to population is about one marriage
TO one hundred persons. When we deduct those
not manageable, and those already married, we
find that of each twenty unmarried adults, two
Zone in ten) will probably be married within the
year. This is good news to several bache lor
friends of ours, who, TO our certain knowledge
have been trying for the last five years to get
some female women as partner for life. Wo.
men have the advantage of men in this respect,
for says the poet:
"There is ne'er goose so grey, hut soon or late,
Will find some honest gar nder for mate"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
SIeiylling and COurting.

"Natur meant winter on purpose for courtin.
A little, tidy, scrumptuous looking sleigh, real
clipper OF horse, string OF bells as long as a
stating OF onions around his neck, and sprig on
his back looking for all the world like bunch
ofappleS broken off at gathering time, and a
sweetheart alongside, all muffled up but her
ewes and lips-the one looking right into you,
is cen almost enough to drive one ravin,' tarin'
distracted with pleasure, amt it? And then
the dear creatures say that the bells make such
din, there's no hearn' oneself speak; so they
put their pretty little mugs close up to your face
and talk talk talk, till one can't hslp looking
right at them instead ofat the horse, and then
what you both 60 cnpsized into snow drift
together. skins, cussions and all. And then TO
see the little critter shake herself when she
gets up, like duck landing from pond,a chat.
term away all the time like cannary bird, ,and
yon hawin' with pleasure, is fun alive, you
may depend"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23

MoTHER-Who does not love the name o.
Mother and venerate it as one almost holyt
Around it what memories cluster! With what
goodness what love and constancy, do we en-
hody it! Within Memory's hall hcw many
life pictures we find, all written DER with that
one dear name--Mother!
Young man. do you love as you ought your
mother? Do you regard he counsclS, her anx
ious solictude for you? Around the pathway
gathers many strong temptation. Decetiu
hopes and sinful pleasures, garbed in beauty
and smiles would ensnare thy young and fear
less spirit; but if around thy heart are thrown
the cords ola mothers love, if within thy in.
most soul is sacrcdly cherished the remembrance
of her prayers, her warning and entreaties
then, young friend in the dark hour OF the temp
ter thou art safe. The Star of a Mothers love
the power OF a Mothers influence, will guide
and save thee.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
"GO In Tigc!"

The residents OF North Water street were Of.
fred no little amusement few days since, by
the incidents narrated to US in substance as
follows:
A countryman, the owner Of a large but usu-
ally goodnatured dog, drove in town on the day
stated Near the railroad crossing on Water
street, "Tiger" fell into bad company regular
muss ensued. Taken suddenly and almost un-
awares, the couutryman's dog seemed hardly to
comprehend whether it was "free fight" in
earnest, or only the rough sort Of play of village
"hounds," until he found himself in a "throat
to mouth" contest with regular fighting char
acter in the shape OF trained bulldog, and get
ting the worse Of il. His master however, by
this time comprehended the nature ofthe muss,
and springing from lis wagon caught the bull
| dog by his narrative" and endeavored to sepa-
rate the combatants.
| "Let that dog alone, or I'll lam you over the
headl" grow led a rough and excited looking Gus
toner standing by who proved to be the owner
ofthe Bull.
ooh, then you want 'em to fight, do ye?''
calculated homespun, dropping the end; and
! then at the top Of his voice, shouted "Go in
rige!"
And Tige did Ego in" Instantly the tide o'
battle was turned. Tige secured and was ma
king good use ofhis vantage ground when BULBS
owner suddenly became converted to peace
maker. Suitng the action to the idea, he made
ient to release his dog from the vice like jaws
of Tiger.
"Let that dog alone or I'll lam you over the
head!' shouted the countryman; and he straigh-
tened up and swelled out to such huge proper
tons, that Crock street desired, terror stricken
at the menace.
Tiger pursued his work in hand until the
piteous 'ky-ye!" ofhis assaiIant seemed to pro.
duce pity in the dogs heart Of the former, for
he relaxed his hold and the latter SUNK away
with the appearance OF three legs behind.
AS the countryman jumped into his, Wagon
he called out to Bull dogs master-"WheneVeI
you want another fight just say the word. a.
ace and 1Fge alters trovel togetAer!"- Geneva Gaz
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
Am Eccentric Prayer.

The Syracuse Star relates the following:
In the State ofOhio there resided family,
consisting of an old man by the name Of Beaver,
and his three sons, all of whom are had pets,
who had often laughed to scorn the pious though
eccentric minister who resided in the same town.
1t happened that one Of the boys was bitten by a
rattlesnake, and was expected to die, when the
minister was sent for in great haste. On his
arrival he found the young man very pentent
and anxious to he prayed with The minister
calling on the family. kneeled down and prayed
in this wise: 20 Lord, we thank thee for rat
tesnakes: we thank thee because a rattlesnake
has bit jim. We pray thee to send rattle
snake to bite John: send one to bite Bill; send
one to bite Sam; and o Lord, send the biggest
kind of a rattleSnake to bite the old man. foI
nothing but rattlesnakes will ever bring the
Beaver family to repentance.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
ANNIE MAY.
BY LILLY LARKsPrR.

Spring was breathing 'mong tho flowers,
AS they decked the woodland gay;
Sireamlets turned wild, glad warble,
As they danced along their way;
Flowers were blooming, birds were pluming,
When met sweet Annie May
Bright eyes danced when was near her,
Tears fell il turned away
Sunny ripglets ilit before the,
Often on my cheek they lay;
She was graceful. ind md faithful
Oh! loved sweet Annie May
But that dream Of bright joy vanished
Like heauteous summer day;
Ere knew how much loved her,
Like dream she passed away;
Scarce kissed her, ere missed her;
Gentle, loving Annie May.
And they losed her blue eyes gently;
With silent, fearful prayer
Crossed her hands upon her bosom,
And they placed white rose there;
All! I'm weeping-Annie sleeping
Annie with her sunny hair.
Ger her grave the grass is waving,
Where the gentle zephyrs play
Moonbeams glance through thatlone willow,
Trembling there they softly lay
Stars are gleaming--tears are streaming
o. l miss sweet Annie May!
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-03-23
From the Detroit tNiichl Free Press Of March ith
How it would have work ed.

The diary OF Washington, published, informs
us that, when he made his grand tour through
the northern States in 1870. he took with him
'hs slave Billy, his faithful attendant through
the revolutionary war" ey gayg .y.,.l .
y 1t is very fortunate that General Washing
ton did not make his grand tour seventy years
later, and that he did not take Michigan in his
route, or he would have found himself incarcer
ated in the State prison for ten years because
he had introduced his "sl.v, Billy" in
to the State. Nor is this all. II similar laws
had prevailed in the northern States during
the revolutionary war, he would have been
marched off to the penitentiary for having with
him his faithful attendant General Wash,
ington, according to the black republican code,
was criminal TO be punished BY ten years in
carceration lsG fH .-3.hI