Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
THE
FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL %. 1859
GOOD 'UNS.

GOOD UNS.
A very agreeable Omnibus passenger, OF
Yankee origin, but residing in the Tar " est
discoursed rs follows: -,
The people ofthis Western land are SAID
to be at present divided according TO the
following classification: Poor, poorer, poorest;
but | think the words, odd, odder, oldest,
applied to them, would be as literally true; IN
fact | often believe the words applicable 10
all the jewellers upon our fair earth. Among
the odder; YOU will surely place the objec; OF
the following anecdOte, Ia which IT Is lmpos-
sible TO do full Justice, as ! lack power TO deli
neate the inimitable surroundings. Mis-
had been suddenly bereaved OF an excellent
father. called to condole with her upon
her great loss, and being moved at sight OF
her affection, was mingiing my tears with
hers, when she remarked, Poor Paw, l
seemed to be very much attached 10 Paw,
some way, poor old fellow" The inward
struggle which Immediately took place Ill
the breast ofyour humble servant, between
laughter and u sense Of the im~prspriet.y OF IN
dulging it, has seriously affected her digestive
powers ever since. The poor woman, whose
grief was sincere, had not the remotest idea
other absurdity."
Some wears since there lived in the city of
L merchant who had not the slight
est idea Of the difference between truth aud
falsehood. and was so fond of money that he
would have danced on his mothers grave for
a shilling. The silk netted shawls, called
''mohair," were at that time very fashionable.
An ignorant girl, who was one day locking at
some in the shop of our friend, complained Of
their eytrayapant price,
..Do YOU know" asked the merchant,
show very difficult it is to obtain the material
Of which these .hawls are made?:'
"No, sir"
well, madam, when | tell YOU that it
takes three men six days to catch a mo, and
eight noes to make a shawl, you will no lon
ger wonder that they are dear"
81 should think not replied the verdant
Young lady, who bought the shawl, and depar-
ted we'll pleased with her bargain, and new
idea in natural history.
Our legal passenger. who generally steps
in and takes a short ride whenever we are
passing through Washington county, y. u,
has q good many pleasant things to say about
courts and lawyers, and sometimes about
children. The last ride produced the follow
ing.
Little -, reading some time since
his evening chapter in the New Testament;
came to the passage where the Pharisees re-
vile our Saviour because of his eating with
publicans and sinners. The childs' father Is
an ardent Republican: Stoppinss short, with
a face expressive ofthe greatest indignation.
IL exclaimed: II should like to know,
for my part, Mother, why the Democrats
arn't Just as much sinners as the RepubiI-
cans are" His confounding the two words
caused considerable amusement in the taml-
ly.-Great Republic.
On one of the Michigan Central Railroad
trains the other morning, an incident occur
red which created considerable merriment.-
A blind boy who has the run of the cars for
the purpose Of selling knick knacks, entered
the sleeping car, supposing all the inmates
were up and dressed. Walking through
the car be passed his hand along the berths
to see if they were occupied, when II fell
upon the face Of a sleeper whose hirsute
covering at once arrested tine boys attention.
Stroking down the hairy coat, the boy com
menced with, Here puppy.-here puppy!
and other expressions of fOndness which 4
lover ofthe canine species would be likely to
indulge in. The disturbed sleeper partially
awoke under these manipulations, and, shak-
ing bis head. gave a loud snort. The boy
jumped back in alright, yelling, Get out.
get out. you wouldn't bite a blind boy. take
him off," without even vet comprehending
the truth. The passengers roared with
laughter, which did not all subside when
the boy exclaimed, LA! | thought 1t was
a puppy in the berth and not big bull dog
OABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANCFAC-
~ TORY, No. $50 Kiny street, Atero"d'i", Va.
Having lately fitted up one of the haudsomest
and most spacious Warerooms in the city, Tor the
FURNITURE BUSINESS. l respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock Of flkNl-
TURE, which I am constantly increasing. Per
sons visiting our city will find it to their adran-
tage to give me a call. a. the range Of my U'oDS'
in respect to quality and price. Is such u to over
the wants and views of all. Ny STICK con- RS
Mahogany Sofas. Rocking. Cane AM Wood Se't
Sitting Chairs, Sideboards, Dressing Bureaus
marble top and plsin.) Marble Top and Ram
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa. Card. Book. and
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, Bedsteads Of all pat
terms. such rs High, Fielding. French, Low-pos''
Trundle Bedsteads, several patterns of cottage
Beds,eads; Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Looking Gias.
ses. and a large number of other articles embraced
in the business.
nss- Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses. de-,
constantly on hand.
oct 2-tf JAMES H.. DEN AIuiS.
NAUTION.-We beg leave to caution purcha-
u sers of our choice OLD MONONGAHELA