Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
TAKING IT COOLLY.

4 traveller relates the following:-Mr.
Barnes, wife, and two children, his niece and
another Young lady, with the writer, formed
a party leaving Memphis for GAINESVILLE,
Tennessee, in the beginning of the summer
Of 1897. Arriving at Smithland. we were
compelled to take a smaller boat Oh account
Of the extreme lowness Of the Cumberland
river. Such was found in the Nettie Miller,
q ycry nice little stern wheeler. We were
proceeding on our way rejoicing, when SUI,
denly we were thrown out ut our nests ana
brought up all standing in the middle OF the
state room. All the gentlemen rushed out
in dishaLiIle to learn the trouble. and were
frankly told by the captain that the po'it
was badly snagged, and would sink IN a lew
minutes! Mr.. Barnes flew with alarm to
his wife and the young ladles-seized MS
children, deposited them safe in a wood boat
which the Nettie had in tow. and ran back.
SURPRISED not to see any of the ladies out YET
ne rushed to his wife's room and found her
quietly washing her face and hands.
WHY, my dear, the boat will sink IN less
than three Minutes
well" she replied. - think | can be out
before that time"
Dragging her along, hs Rshed almost
frantic with excitement to the yoang LADIES'
room, and found them very quietly combiag
their hair.
For heavens sake" said he, 'youns 10
dies. what do YOU mean! rhe boat will sink in
two minutes, and here you are eombing your
hair ,.,,
..Why, uncle" said the niece, tyoa didn't
expect us to 60 out before all those young
men with our hair in this fix, did you!
rAUTIoN.-We beg leave to caution purcha-
L sers of our choice OLD M0N0NGAHELA
WHISTLES against the deception and petty irauu
which is practiced by eestain parties IN this ely
and in Baltimore. who have appropriated to them,
selves exact copies OF the Star Bra4ds, tong "1ed
aud d,signed by Us to distinguish our 0fd y hlSKeys.
We can assure our friends and customers, tAAt ihe
,,nr;yolled quality, every where acknowledged, %
cur choice OLD WHISTLES. cannot be elualled
by these ingenious invaders OF or rights.
Our new establishment, GlBsoSros MILLS, on
the Monongahsla River, gives US unequalied fhriii-
ties for making Whskey OF the choiees' h'ne' '''A'
matted and kiln dried grain.
pur.haser. of our Old Whiskies will please 10
notice, the words GIBSOSroN MILLS ana JOIN "ip-
SON, Sous 4 Co.. are inserted IL Gus Rew uranus
which we now adopt; and We deem At . duty 20 our
customers and ourselves. 10 give notice. tha' VIC
will prosecute and expose any person or persons
who may hereafter copy or use oar Brands:
JOHN GIBSON, SONS 4 ca
Philadelphia. oct Idly
TUST RECEIVED a fine lot Of Sweet Havana
ORANGES; ai.0 d fine lot of BANANAS
a. soi. or c. SCHAFER'S,
mvb No. 3, North Fairfax street.
TUST RECEIVED from the msoyfacturers 'o
j BIRD CAGES. of new and beautiful design;
J,Iso Hicks 10 match. ii. /. GREGORY,
n Iis and 100. King street
Nx1E buy. a few more Of those Patent STEP
w LADDERS, and CLOTHES HORSES now
landing, from Boston. HERRING az
snIS Royal street. 3 doors s"nth at E.ns.
sJyHE SUBSCRIBER wishes to purchase a large
lot of Cotton or Linen RAGS, for which ne Will
nav in cash the highest market prices
yova ]. y. McGRAW. Upper end of Kinsat
WHITE WASH BRUSHRs-Brasasz of a"
w kinds; Feather Busters, for sale ny
NH "a t--1 .t.1No
4 NEW ARRIvAL.-lo dozen TRUNKS, o.
"A every description, for sale At No. ne ,r nm !
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