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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &C.

IRON. HORSE SHOES.
ELLIPTIC SPRINGS, &C., &c.
c. NJ. CASTLEMAN,
W. CO King Street, corner Of Market Alley
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH REFINED BAR
AND SHEET IRON,
CAST. SHEER, AND SPRiNG STEEL.
Elliptic Springs. Carriage and Cart AXeS, Black
smiths Bellows Anyils, Vices. &C.
A general assortment of the above named arti-
Giles will he kept constantly on hand, together with
other articles too tedious to mention.
E-,-' Merchants and consumers are respectfully
invited To call aud examine my stock before pur-
chasing. Orders will be promptly attended to.
dee IO--tf
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OFFICERS Jas. 5. French, Presidents job
Corson. Superintendent.
OFFICE at the Depot, southeast corner of Prin-
cess and 81. Asaph streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
GROCERIES,, &c.
]. H. McYEIGH & SON,
Successor. IN VI Jsiyh d. ChamberI"i".)

Successor. 10 NJ Tsiyh Il. ChomLerIop.)
FRINGE STREET WHARF. ALEXANDRIA.
4 RE NOW RECEIVING, per Schrs. Arctic,
n Statesman, Marietta Burr. and Embark, from
New York. Boston. and Philadelphia, their FALL
STOCK OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS, WINES.
TOBACCO. SEGARS. &c, &c, compri-ing-i very
general and desirable assortment. which they will
sell for cash, OF to prompt dealers at small
advance.
- hhds Muscoyado. New Orleans. and st. Croix
Sugars
lOj bbIs Crushed. Powdered, GRADUATED, and
Coffee do
i boxes Double Refined Loaf do
% hhdS Mu-covalo Mola.scs
81 bbl> New Orleans DO
% do Extra Golden Syrup
40 bags Light and Green Rio Coffee
100 do Maricaibo Laguyra Java 4 Santos do
- half chests Gunpowder, Imperial and Olons
Teas. from medium TO strictly prime
500 Ms Manila and Madras Indigo sep?
MARSHALL Il WARD are now receiving their
vi Fall Supplies of FAMILY GROCERIES, to
which they invite the attention of their customers
and dealers generally.
10 hhds. prime p. r. Sugar
10 common do do
~ bbls. yellow and c. Yellow Sugar
10 boxes lowering L Co.'S Loaf do
10 bbls. Crushed aud formulated do
10 Patent Cut Loaf do
II Sugar House Syrup do
lo Golden Syrup
% bags Rio and Laguyra Coffee
- Old Government Java do
) Old Brown Government Java do
90 chests Gunpowdcr Tea-part prime
100 boxes Patent Sperm, Solar Sperm. ALBANIAN
tine, and Hydraulic pressed Candles
u do. do. jenkins Mould Candles
800 sacks q. A. Salt. 200 do Marshall do: 100
do. Ashton's do Pine Apple and English Dairy
Cheese. Pepper, Pimentc. Starch, Rice, Soda. Gin
ger and all article: usually found in Grocery
establishments.
Y KIM Nt-.nt ll-cnuL.in 10 u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

NoTICE.-Proposals are hereby invited for re- e
~ having King street, from the foot thereof to
-. eastern line Of the Corporation and in conncc.
Ton Herewith for grading between the Wharf and
apoint mid way between Fairfax and Royal streets
Bids will be received for repaving, according to the
Present plan of the street. without disturbing the
CATERS more than may be necessary, ana also ior
reduced width in carriage way Of thirty -four ee!'
WIN an addition of four feet to the footway OIL eaeh
side All materials to be furnished by the contrac
tor. for plans and specifications, bidder, are re-
mittee. who will furnish oil information that may
Be desired. All bids to he sent through the Post
OAaes, OIL or before the 10Th of January ensuing.
sealed and addressed to the "Conni,.e on Streets"
JAMES H. RHID. Chairman.
dec l4--3taw3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

FAMILY GROCERY.
NO. lac KING STREET, CORNER ST. ASAPH
j. E.. DOUGLASS,
(oF THE LATE FIRM OF FLEMING DOUGLASS
MOULD call the attention of his friends and
w the public generally, to his large and general
ASSORTMENT OF GOODS,
OF the very best qualities. which he is prepared to
SELL FOR CASH, at the very lowest rates. aud
would enumcratc in part the following articles -
The finest Green and Black Teas
Choice Havana Segars
Worcestershire Sauce
John Bull do, Harvey do
Mixed English Pickles
Girkins Chow Chow Caulia0wcr
American Pickles OF different kinds
French Mustard
Pure English and American do
Tomato Walnut and Mushroom CatSups
Brandy Pine Apple. Peaches and Cherries
Preserved Ginger, Strawberries, Pine Apple,
and Citron
Bordeaux Olive Oil, Of the most approved
Brands
Sardines, Of hest brands
Cox'S Sparkling Gclatine
Muir 4 Sons Edinburgh Ale
Brown Stout
Italian and American Maccaron:
Azumca, or Baking Powder
Pine Apple. English Dairy, Sapsago. and prime
Eastern Cheese
Ground Ginger, Cinnamon. Alspcc, Cloves,
Mace. and Black and White Pepper, all war
ranted pure
Fresh HOLSTERS. Picked do
Best Layer and Bunch RaisnS, in whole, half.
and quarter boxes
Citron, Currants, Prunes, Figs. Bordeaux Al
monds. English Walnuts, and Pecan Nuts
IIeckcrs Farina, Bakers best Chocolate and
Broma
Sperm. Chemical Sperm, and Adamantiuc
Candles
CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR, in barrels and bags.
of the following brands, constantly on hand, and
for sale at lowest rates: James ;. Wech's premium,
Patapsco and Caledonia Mills. dee dom
OTICE.-Tbc Senior partner having with
" drawn from the firm of JAMES GREEN 4
SONS, our future business will hc conducted under
the name and style Of GREEN Il. FRO. who have
now on hand for sale. and will continue to manu-
facturc at the old stand. corner of Prince and
Fairfax streets, general assortment of the most
modern and antique FURNITURE, Feather Beds,
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, &C., and every other
article embraced in our line of business. We hope
by the aid of the most modern machinery and the
MANY conycnicnccs which our manuiactory il pro-
videl with, to he able to make it the interest Of
those wanting anything in our line. to give IL call
JOHN W. GREEN,
m 3O-tr :. \. GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES. &c

V,HE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 81
ALEXANDRIA, continue, to nsur" again.
Fire. generally. in Town and Country as herct,ior.
on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AxruosY p COVER, President.
William Gregory, Edward :. H"n2h,
Robert Jameson, james !. NInth.
Thomas X. Keith, Robert ". NloIeu.
William ii. Fow!e, ihoma' McCorm!'k,
John Ii. Brent, D. u. smith,
John b. Daingerfeld,
Esy- Office hours from to | J! and from y % =
o'clock. c. ". WATTLES, Secretary.
Office on King street near -. Asaph
nov l0-dIy
rJ1UE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY or
/ ALEXANDRIA, No. II, South Fairfax street.
next door to John Leadbeaters Drug Store. wher.
they will he pleased to receive ocrs Tor either Fire
or Marine Insurance.
Presidcnt.-SANUEL MILLER.
DIRECTORS:
VIM. y. McVeigh, Robert :: A.hby,
Lewis Mckenzie, Nathaniel Bou.h,
Cassus +. Lee, Benjamin Barton.
oct9-tf f. B. POWELL. Secretary.
COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
y COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA,. VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER S250,0O0,
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING
bic advantages to the farmer and Others. than any
other Company chartered in the State, by nSuring
with or without premium note. II the applcan;
prefer he can pay the full amount Of the premium
in cash. or by etiectlng a cash insurance for two
wears, the insured saves onc-cighth of the amount
he would otherwise have to pay; OF by becoming
member, and giving small premium note, the IN
sured saves nearly one half of the amount charged
BY Stock Companies, when insuring from year 10
=. .l,.,, ltftfgy .r..r -
combination of THE CASH AND MUTUAL
PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire, on the 10th Of
March. 1851, since which time over five thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members Of the Company, and over thirty thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
trebed our business during the past year. we feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for It's hartering pros
poets of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe, that. by prudence. caution, and rigid
system of economy, they will establish for this
Company a reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company in tho |. States.
All differences in settlement of losses. may be
determined by three dsinteresed arbitraors OF the
County where such loss happened, To be mutually
chosen By the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
H. W. Thomas, Christopher Neale.
K. H. Stabler. X. /. Lester.
W. NJ. Turner. Sholto T. Stuart.
T. B. Robertson, =. d. Lip,comh,
W. b. Massey, SaS Bgow,
W. T. Harper, James T. Close.
T. T. Hill. Edward Sangstcr,
Richard II. Carter, 4. Il. Blakey
OFFICERS
VI. W. Thomas, Pres't. W. ID. Ma sSey Treasurer.
T. Is. Robertson Prcst f. Sangster. Secretary.
JAS. 7. CLOSE. Actuary & General Agent.
NH 23-cIdly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
MAcGREGoR's vENTILATING STOVES.

7 HAVE on hand the most complete assortment
/ of COOK and PARLOR STON Is that has ever
been offered in this city. Among my Cooks are the
Diamond Rock. Nevada. Comet Wisconsin. Char
ter Oak and Homestead. Parlor Stoves. for Coal.
arc the Macgrcgor Vcntilatng Stove, Backus Pa
tent Radiator. New Pattern Radiator. Parlor
Crates, Parlor Cooks. and Cylinder Stoves. Parlor
Stoves, for Wood the Self Regulators, Cottage
Parors. Oven Parlors. Sheet Iron Air Tight, and
Six and Nine Plate Stoves. Washington STOVE
POLISH. STOVE PIPE, SHEET ZINC, DC.
rs" TIN WARE, at wholesale, AZ low as it can
he bought in Baltimore, or any other city.
H. ]. GREGORY, lis King street.
oct l6 opposite Marshall House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

rTNHB CASH SYSTEM tDOPTED.-Thc sub
i scriber having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay. has concluded to adopt
the CASH principle. In future, and from thr
date. he will continue to 10 bushes, upon this
principle. In bidding adieu to the old system, b.
would return his thanks to his customers for past
favors, and hopes by strict attention. and such i,
ducements as he may Offer to continue it undU
the new. JOHN l.. SMITH.
ian 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

Two BLACKSMITH'S AND 0THERS.-Just re-
i cciycd AT No. ~ Royal street, and for sale at
lows prices
Horse Shoe Iron in bundles
Horse Shoes "f assorted sizes
Horse Shoe Nails and Nail Rods
Butrc>>cs. PAIRING Knives
Shoring Rasps. Bastard Files
Blister Steel aud other articles in the Black
smith linc--orlcrs received for Iron in quantities,
and delivered at less prices than from the Rack
on hand of old stock--AnvS. Springs, Hubs, &C.,
&C.. which will be sold at less than customary
priccs-Doublc Barrel Guns AT n low a price six
dollars extra single Guns and Rifles at cOrresron-
ding prices. Call and examine.
ian , JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
ItOOD AGAIN.-.Just received and first
~ rate article in the way of Brace Bits and Gin
lets upon new principle variety Of sizes, by the
dozen or sngy Call and see.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON,
ian > No. IL Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

DRANDI- =,
ID 3! pipes pure and high favored " lienesey "
Brandy. lS+5
. pipes Rochelle Brandy
. ! casks pure Port Wine
% pure Sherry Wine
24 pure Madeira Wine
l pipe pure Holland Gin
punchcon pure Jamaica Spirits, for sale by
inn > T. A. BREWIS.
II BBI.S. APPLES
Id 10 bbls. e. Soft Crushed Sugar
20 boxes Refined Mould Candles
New York Fancy Crackers.
Preserved Ginger, Currants. Citron-Layer Va
lcncia. and Bunch RaiSins Drum Figs; Paper
Shell and soft Shell Almonds, &C., just received
and for sale by GARRET HuLST,
ian3 III King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

1.-TWO COOKS AND TWO wAsHERWOMES
| wanted Immediately. Apply to
d.c 2s-dtf MRS. NJ. V. MADDOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

T ANDS FOR SALE.-We have for sale nice
IL little FARM Of 80 ACRES, with good improve
ments near Centrevilc. Fairfax County, Va, a
beautiful and healthy situation. and said TO he
cellent soil-most of the place is set in grass.
Also, lis ACRES finely 1imbered LAND, one mile
from Fairfax Court House, and within of mile
of line Of the Manassas Gap Railroad. There
could be wood and timber enough sold of this
place to pay more than the price asked for it.
We will sell either both Of the above places,
on very easy terms, or will take Manassas Gap or
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bonds in pay
mcnt Apply to CORSE BROTHERS,,
dec 4-eolm Exchange Block, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
HATS, CAPS, B0NNETs, &c.
JOHN ARNOLD,

FhcnlN Hall Hat and Zap store.
p. s.-A most beautiful assortment of Freh,h
Felt Hats, Cassimeres, Childrcns' Fancy Hats and
Caps, all of correspondingly low prices. Call and
examine for yourselves. sep "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

CTEWART'S COUGH CANDY undoubtedly
- the best Cough Candy every made: it is COM
posed of the extracts of Iceland Moss. Livcrwort,
Wild Cherry, Comfcry Root, &c. 1t will be found
good remedy for Coughs Colds, Hoarseness,
Groups. Whooping Coughs. and Incipient Con
sumption; put up in packages. aud II cts. each.
For sale by HENRY COOK Il CO.,
jan } Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

N0TICE.-The highest market price paid for
~ old Scrap Iron, Wrought and Cast. Rag,
Rope, Copper. Brass, Lead. Zinc. Bones, &c.
J. W. KENT co,
cor. Union and Duke SITS. or No 80 Union, st.
sep 2U--u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

GTABLER'S HAIR T0NIC-prcparedw without
- oil greasy substances of any kind. Its use
imparts glossy smoothness to the hair, restore,
IS natural color when lost inyigoratcs its growth.
&C.: also, Eau Lustral Hair Tonic for dressing the
Hair, &c. Just prepared by
Dr. X. II. STABLER,
| mo No I6J King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
WASHINGTON & CO.,

q
70. II NDrh IUion Street. .NcruD1rio. Va.
4 RE NOW RECEIVING their Fall Stock of
n GROCERIES, LIQUORS, WINES. SEGARS,
TOBACCO, &C., comprising very choice and desi-
ruble assortment, which they prepared 10 offer
for cash or TO prompt dealers upon very accommo-
dating terms.
~ hhds y. o. and p. r. Sugars. part prime
- Muscovado and 81. CroiX
81 bhs. Coverings Crushed Sugar
II boxes Loaf do
i hhd, Cuba and Muscovaio Molasses
; hhdS. prime T.. !.
- bhls. y. ..
l2O bags Rio Coffee
- pockets old Government Java
90 bags superior Old Mocha
% chests Gunpowier Tea, some very sup'ro
- 1 Black do
SEGARS and TOBACCO Of all grades. Of the
choice aud iayorite brands sep II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

StERVANTS WANTED.--I wish TO employ for
- the ensuing year, seven MALE SERVANTS
for the Dining Room, and four FEMALE SER
WANTS two for Cham berInaids and two Washer
women, for which liberal price will be paid.
Address SAMI Eli HEFLEBOWER,
nov TT city Hotel, Alexa., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
DRUGS. CHEMICALS. &c.

CHEMICALS.-Acctc Acid. Aqua Ammonia,
- Chloroform. Gallc Acid. Strychninc, Phos-
phate Soda. Alum, Nitrate Silver, Acunatin. We
ratria, Chloride Gold, Oxide Silver. Muriate Tin,
Qunine, Blue Mass, Sulphatc Morphine, Acetate
Potash. Glyccrinc. Tannin, IOdie Sulphur. tran
ville's Lotion Rochelle Salts &C.. &C.. received and
for sale by j. LEADBEATER son,
lmo3 Stabler's Old Stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

n. BARRELS OLD RYE WHISKEY.-
~ ) casks Port Wine
; NJ
) barrels Cherry Brandy
10 New England Rum
10 boxes Old Nectar Whiskey
10 Wheat
II Mcdicatcd Gin. for sale by
ian kINCHELOE 4 BRUIN.
COUGARS TO SUIT TIE TlMES.-GOod Brown
- Sugar and cents
{. Soft Crushed Sugar, . cents
i. Clarified 10 cents
Crushed II cents
Cracked Loaf 90 ~ cents. all other goods
correspondiugly low. GARRETT HuLST,
Jan 3 No. IA King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
CAPITAL OVER S25O,OOO,

Cy0UTHERN PROTECTION ms RANG
COMPANY. ALEXANDRIA. VIRGIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

Il BARRELS choice new crop New Orleans Mo-
lC las>cs and Golden Syrup.
) hhds. choice crop New Orleans Sugar.
10 barrels {. Yellow Sugar.
30 whole, half and quarter boxes Raisins.
1900 lbs. Pcnnsy lvana Buck Wheat.
Received this day, and for sale low By
ian j. +. DOUGLASS.
( HHDS. NEW CROP y. ORLEANS SUGAR
r : barrel. new crop New Orleans MO!asses
10 barrel. c soft Crushed Sugar
- boxes Bunch and Vaenta Raisns
2OO0 ms. Buckwhcat, prime article, just received
AMI for sale by GARRET HCLST,
ian al King street
CEEDS! SEEDSm SEEDSml
- 30 bush. prime Glover Seed, new crop
go Orchard Grass Seed, prime article
100 " Timothy Seed, in
store aud for sale by
ism KNOX 4 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON RAILROAD.

OFFICE, No. 81 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10
TEAS, LIQUORS, AND TOBACCO

LIQTORS! LIQTOPNn
d IDGELEY, HAMPTON 4 CO., wholesale
~ dealers in LIQUORS. have in store FRENCH
BRANDY, of the following favoritc brands ~
Seignette." "Otard. Dupuy 4 Coz" "Iienncssey,"
81 nited Propretors," and Jules Robin Co."
PEACH BRANDY, Apple do. Cherry do Black
berry do
Cinnamon and Peppermint
New England aud Jamaica RUN
Holland and Domestic GIN
RYE WHlSkEY, Of every grade
Champagne. Madeira. Port, Sherry. Malaga,
Lisbon and Clarct WINES
German and Domestic BITTERS,
PORTER, ALE, &c, &C., which they Offer for
sale to dealers. Scp2g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-10

DROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES Wistar's
ID Lozcnges, Wisar'S BalSam Wild Cherry
Swaim's Syrup Cherry, Rushton's and Burnctt's
Cod Liver Oil, Mustang Linimcn Radway'S Rca-
dy Relief, Caunon's BitterS, ThompsOm's Tincturc
Ellis solution, Citrate Magnesia. on hand and
for sale, by J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
Jan g.. of Fairfax and Prince streets
ID EST OSWEGO STARCH: Salad oil: RaSp-
- berry and Lemon Gum Drops: Catnp: ,iun
Arabic: Burmuda Arrow Root; White Bar Soap:
Flaxsccd Rochelle Salts; Caabria Liquoricc: just
received and for sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE, Jr,
Jan , Apothccary No. - King street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-10-19
Tsrms:---Sl.gg per Snnum.
CHILDREN.

What are childrenl A burden, a per-
plexity, reply hundreds of parents and
guardians. Yes, children a burden! an
unwelcomc and wearsome burden! In
ancient times people talked of being Bless
ed with children, but now all of this is
changed; and many mourn that they have
them, and Others begrudgc the care they
are obliged TO bestow upon them and
send them TO school, or to any place al
most, TO get rid of them, TO be free from
their annoyance. Thank God, all are not
of this spirit; but we have by far Too
many Of them.
Children are really the chief blessing
of life. A mans heart, and especially q
woman's, is never developed, cultured, or
blessed in some of its richest elements,
until it is touched by the love of children.
1t is misfortune for any person to pass
through life and not become parent, af-
ter the order of Gods appointment. A
partial substitute can be obtained by be-
coming foster'parents to orphans, and boz
slowing upon them affection and care; and
oil persons who have no children Of their
cwn should esteem it privilege to gain
the discipline, the experience, which the
relation Of foster parents affords. There
are fountains of life in our natures, there
arc mines of wealth in our hearts, which
can never be opened in any way but by
the love and care of our children. We
never can gain the same harmony Of soul,
wealth of affection, depth of love, tender
ness and ripe benevolence, in any other
school. All the refinement of the schools,
and experience of every grade of society,
travel, study, reading, and observation,
can never so perfect the heart as the du-
ties and relations Of parent. This world
is dry, coarse, cold enough, at best, but
if it were not for the modifying influence
of children, it would be immensely worse.
1t is not every childless person who is
cold and selfish, nor every parent that is
kind and good. But that is no argument
against the blessing of children. They
may be burden, but they are such an
one rs gives breadth and excellence to
human hearts, and sheds sunshine into
the spiritual life. Children are blessing,
may all have them, love them, be blessed
by them, and bless them.
Morning Star.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-10-19
WATER GAS-THE GREATEST INvEN.
TION YET.


The patent taken out some months
since by Prof Saunders, of Cincinnati, for
process by which gas in manufactured
from water, has recently been tested in
Washington City and in Wilmington,
Delaware.
On Saturday evening, week before last,
the city Of Wilmington was splendidly
lighted by this gas, and will continue to
be so lighted, the old coal gas having beor
discarded. The charges were turned from
the retorts, the supply of coal gas turned
off; the water gas was run through tho
pipes, and Wilmington had light thrice
as pure as any it had ever known before.
The operation was observable to the
citizens of Wilmington in its results,
while its practical working was witnessed
by several journalists, many inhabitants,
and some parties who are actually inter-
ested in the production of coal gas
Among these last were the Superintend-
ent of the Philadelphia Northern Libor-
ties Gas Works, and the President of Fl.
nancial Board Of that company. All
agreed it was decided success.
AT Wilmington gas works are now
three water gas retorts, aggregating only
one twenty-seventh Of the cubical area Of
the coal gas retorts, yet moro productive
than the whole Of their present coal gas
apparatus, making 1900 to 1900 feet
per hour. The gas manufactured is su-
perior in color and strength of fame to
that produced from COAL Rosn is used
as the carbonising element, requiring from
twenty-five to forty pounds for every
1000 feet Of gas, which is free from sui
phur or nitrogen, and has an odor rather
agreeable than otherwise.
Will it payl The inventor states that
there need be no expensive erecting of
large gas works, and tho gas produced
makes neither bad smell nor "blacks."
The gas itself, bya simple adaptation, ac-
tually can make red hot the charcoal,
which assists in decomposing the water
which supplies it. The Great Eastern,
in point of fact, might be lighted with
water gas made on board, and have the
heat thus generated used in lieu CT coal
for her engines. The water gas can bo
supplied for 81 per 1000 feet, and bet
ter profit made by the gas companies
than they now make by manufacturing
coal gas at 50 90 per 1000 feet in small
cities, or 81 so in N. Y. Why not have
the new invention tried in Grand Rapids 7
Our gas bills are now enormous, and our
pas IS not always of the best quality
By all means let us have the water gas,
if we have to get up new gas company
to manufacture it. A saving Of from
fifty to seventy-fve per cent is worth try
ing for. Grand Rapids Daily Eagle.