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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-22

HlHE MEN BERS OF THE "P0TOMAC.
4 PIEDMONT AND VALLEY AGRICCL.
TURAL SOCIETY" and others, will please take
notice that the subscriber has just received inn
Now York. and has now opened at his establish.
ment, on Fairfax street, one door South Of E:Eg,
q select assortment Of FALL and WINTER
GOODS, consisting Of CLOTHS, CASSINEEEs,
VESTINGS, &C., and finer or more elegant sup.
ply cannot be found in any Tailoring establish.
ment in this city. Call and examine for your
selves. He has GOODS to suit the most fsshiora
BILE and please the plainest, all Of which will lie
made up to order, with neatness and dispatch.
Gentleman at distance, by transmitting their
measures, together with their height By mail, can
be furnished with CLOTHES quality considered
as cheap as they can be bought Of any house in
this city.
All persons wishing 10 furnish their own goods
will have particular attention paid to them. al
ways thankful for iavors, past. present, ard 10
come, be shall with the aid Of generous and con.
fding public, continue TO FLAP EIS WINGS.
WILLIAM L. ATWELL.
oct 81 No. 4. Fairfax street
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4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND
n SEED STO K +.
No. Is Hing Street. opposite knor q Bros.
ADDISON, WALLACE s. CO.,
Woud respectfully invite the attention Vi the Far
mers of Maryland and Virginia to their large and
varied assortment of
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
SEEDS, AND GUANOS,
which they will be found prepared always to fur
nish on the most accommodating terms.
OUR STOCK will embrace the most approved
variety of
PLOWS AND CASTINGS,
HARROWS, CULTIFATORS,
Ok Yokes, Cutting Boxes, Corn Sheera,
Corn aud Cob Crushcrs, Churns,
Horse Powers and Threshing Machines.
Road Scoops, Wheat Drills,
Rcapng and Moving Machines.
flaming Mills, Cider Mills, Spades,
Shoycls. Forks, and variety % articles usually
found in lrst-c!asS Agricultural Store which we
deem unnecessary to enuni"ratc.
SEEDS.-Clover, Timothy, Orchard Grass,
Herds Grass Seed, &c.
GUAN0, BONE DUST,
SUPER PHOS. LIME. &c.
We solicit orders, with the assurance that they
will be promptly and carefully attended to.
ADDISON, WALLACE & CO.,
ian Is No. 2S king-st., Alex Va.
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VI LARKIN'S, organdie Lawn, only l24 cents,
very superior, do. 25 cents, beautiful GOODS, for
ladies Travelling dresses, Talmas with many other
desirable GOODS, upon which great reduction
in prices has been made, also lot of very cheap
PARASOLS. Call at once on
ic 5 L. A. LARKIN, No 81 kinr-st.
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TN ALEXANDRIA BREWERY.
L HE undersigned is now manufacturing, at his
i X f w f. Il Y,
Corner of King and Fayette Streets,


Superior qualities Of
PALE, AMBER, AND CREAM -1LES,
TO which lie respectfully invites the attention of
his friends, and the public. Having an expert
ence Of over 20 years III the business, and posses
sing extensive manufacturing facilities, he tiatters
himself that his ALES will compare favorably
with any manufactured, either in or out of the
State Of Virginia.
If necessary he could fill columns with the
many fattering testimonials he has received with
regard to the superiority of his ALES, from the
press and the public; but he prefers that his ALE
shall speak for itself.
By strict personal attention to business, and
a determination to manufacture nothing but q
superior quality of PURE ALE, he hopes to
merit share of public patronage.
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER, PIT up eX-
prcssly for family use, constantly on hand.
Es-s~ Orders promptly attended to.
mhl5 II. :. MARTIN.
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RARGHINSi RARGAINSi

Sell l. Nc OFF Al COST.
we WILL from the 18th day of june sell off
w without reserve our entire stock OF summer
goods at prime cost for cash.
We have good assortment Of goods Of all kinds
on hand, and are confident if you viii give rs II
call you can be suited.
S. Il W. MEYENBERG,
ie II corner King and Pitt SITS
N OMESTIC GOODS.-W. n. BERKLEY, has
~ on hand very superior assortment OF Stripe
Osnaburgs; Baltimore Plaids; Brown and Blue
Denims; Mariners Stripes; George Washington
Ducks, extra heavy;) Osnaburgs; A Bagging
Cottons; A Brown Shectiugs; 3 and rs Brown
Shirtngs; ga, rs and A Bleached Cottons; "a
and 6-4 P. c. Cottons; Sd, ga, lO-4, Ia, PA
Blcached Sheetng Cottons; and also good as
sortment of Irish Linens, to which he would iu
vite the attention Of the public. ieS
CEILING OFF TO REMOVE.-As we pur-
~ pose removing to store about the lst
of July, we shall from this time forward offer our
stock Of DRY GOODS, CAEPETINGS, OIL
CLOTH, &c, for cash, or to the prompt trade,
payable July lst, at greatly reduced prces-many
at and below cost As our assortment is still very
full and complete, a rare chance is now offered,
and we solicit buyers to examine stock before
purchasing. [je4l G. X. WILMER BRO.
FREsH CANTON MATTINGs.-Just recev-
Il ed and for sale
10 rolls new style Fancy Canton Mattings
10 do do do China do
20 do do do Red checked do
40 do do Double Extra Imp'l. White do.
Which we arc selling now at greatly reduced pri-
ccs. CLAGETT & DODSON.
Washington, JIG 5-eo2w
7 OW PRICED OlLCLOTlIS.-Just received
II per steamer Monticello
10 sheets new style Floor Oiicoths
do in IS feet widths, very heavy and
cheap, which we cutting up per diagram.
Also, oHe case Enameled OilclothS, imitation OF
morocco for upholstering seats. very cheap.
CLAGETT i D0DSON.
WaShinu t0n lie 5-cu2W
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lust RECEIVED
y 90 boxes Sweet Oranges: 20 boxes Lemons
10 boxes Figs: ) bales soft she'll Almonds
300 bales Cream Nuts: 300 bales Filberts
] caSk PecanS; caSi Hemp Seed
casis Canary Seed: 800 Cocoanus
20 boxes &aisins, waoles. halves. and quarters
case PruncS; case preserved Ginger.
With great variety oi other articles too nume-
IONS TO mcntion-Caadies and CAKES constantly
on hand, and also made to order. | have also re-
ceived this morning, a lot OF imported Canaries in
fine song; also Cages OF different sizes, and variety
of shapes. The above articles will be sold low for
cash, at c. SCHAFER'S, Confectionery,
my2 No. 3 north Fairfax street.
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R Y. CROSS

4 NNOUNCES to his friends and the pubic
n generally that he intends to conduct the
BOOT and SHOE BUSINESS, in ali il. hranclc:'
and hopes, from the care and attention 10 the WoFE
turned out Of his establishment to receive iv!.
share of the public patronage. call is solicited
ut No. ID king-stree:. jan
LUMBER. TaTEs LIFE. &c.
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CITY HOTEL.
CORNER OF ROYAL AND CAMERON STREETS
tf.rnuG,.t Fiy1iuin

1iac"nd,r. Fngiaio,
S. HETLEB0WEE., Proprietor.
HNlIIS HOUSE has been conducted by the pre-
Z sent Proprietor for the past three years, and
has received lis full share Of the patronage of the
Travelling pablo, and having been lately repair
ed and rciurnshcd from garnet to cellar, addition
al facilities are afforded by which every comfort
and convenience 10 be found ut any other FIRST
CLASS HOTEL is guaranteed.
A pleasant soiourn is promised to all who may
patronise this house.
rs" Strangers Will find at the Steamers and
TRIMS upon the: arrival in this city, polite Por-
ars and comfortable OmnihnseS, which will con,
vay them Immediately 10 III" Hotel. The best the
market affords Is always to be found nj this Hotel.
INV ij--1f
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BOOTS And SHOES.

TIVE CASH SYSTEM ADOpTED.-Thc Sub.
L scrbcr having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay, has concluded to aGo;
the CASH principle. In future, and from l''
date, he will continue to do business upon this
principle. In bidding adeu to the old system, he
would return his thanks to his customers for past
favors, and hopes by strict attention, and such IL.
ducements as he may offer, to continue ii under
the new. Jan 1--tfl JOHN L. SMITH.
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LUMBER, LATEs, LIFE. &c.
4. WATERS. TgOS. !. EATEas'
WATERS &, Co

WATERS G. CO.,
OFFENSIVE DEALERS IN LII ~
u SHINGLES, LATHS and p l. 81
Also, LIME, WHITE SAND HYDRA liz
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, HAlL>'
&c., At the Wharf, foot of Cameron street.
They havo constantly on hand well assorted
stock of SEASONED LUMBER. Their arrange
ments with manufacturers in different secnon''
enable them to supply particular bills OF W.T." ,.
Spruce and Southern Pine, of the best 4u"'''''
and at shortest notice.
n. B. Now landing $4,000 fee; Of superior peri
Georgia Pine, various sizes. nh :"
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WASHINGTON BREWERY.
DRAUGHT ALE, PORTER AND STRONG
3 FER.
A FULL, assortment of barrels, halves and
n quarters, of the above superior and pure
MALT LIQUORS, can be had at low price from
JOHN DAWSON,
Middle Store, old Theatre, Alexandria, Va.
The STRONG BEER, on account of its low
price and mild flavor is we'll fitted for family use,
and it will prove 4 most agreeable and wholesome
beverage to ladies and children.
n. 3. Read the following from the Evening
Star Of December 2, 1859:
"A REMARKABLY FINE ALH.--Mr. Dawson S
successor in the Washington brewery, corner of
X and 9th streets, Mr. Co!ineau, is now manufnc-
turing Xxx ale and porter and brown sto"t, ali Of
which reflect infinite credit on his establishment.
His ale compares favorably, indeed, with the best
Philadelphia and Albany ales, being, according
to our taste much more like the best English and
Scotch alcs than those imported from either of
those cities IF he continues to produce so supe-
rior an article, he will shortly make reputation
for his brewery surpassing that of any Northern
establishment"
Enquire Of JOHN DAWSON,
Theatre Building, Alexandria,
NH loft Wholesale Dealer Nal Liquors.
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LEV GLOVE AID TIN STORE,
10. IA Fairsa. Greet. Alexandria, V;

u. ~
CARD.-ENOCH GRIMES respectfully III
T. forms MS friends and the publc generally. that
he has associated with HIN his son JAMES /.
GRIMFS. and uu6cr The firm name o: L. GRIMES
: son, We have resumed AZ the old sand TO- ! air
FAX street the STOVE. AND TN WARE Dj>i-
NESS IN ALI IT'S BRANCHES, and b. and
exec to couGuar the same. ~ TO merit The cont
dence aAd patronage t4:l who may give as i call.
Wc irtena 10 devote our time and attention more
.spcciall~ TO out do9r wU.I, both ii town and
country, s1ch IL, .
ROOFING, 6 UTTERIsG aa& SPCt7lNG,
md I'll ':indc of Stove and Furnace Work, and
Jobs tn require skill and experience.
All Jobhing and Repairing attended to N person.
Cur Stoc': of STOVES is intended 10 sui; the
vents Of avery body. We are determined to please,
both il wcrk done and goods sold. Our expenses
are sm al and we shall be content with small prohtS
10" Orders from the country, either Tor work
or FOR goods promptly attended 20. >
oct lily T.. dh> " 00N'
OK, ASH, AND HICKORY RIMS, OAK,
= aud hickory Spikes, Buggy aad Va =
Bows ana all sizes ANA qualities ot Ax)cs, 81 rings,
Shafts, Bolts, &c. Those in want will Do we'll {"
call and examine before purchasing.
isI3 GEO. I. BALDWIN, kiug-s;.
NOUBLE SHOVEL PLOUGH PLATES OF
superior quality, just received; also, a luI!
supply of thos. superior Blacksmith's Bellows
GEORGE 7. BALDWIN,
;e1o KIM st.. between Fairfax and Water
WOULD call the attention of those IL want OF
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By z. N. Observation-Disclosures


FL DWELLING HOUSE AT AuCTlUN.-
.i.ll On mt"rday tie 23d day Of J"ns at II
o'clock ", in front of the Mayors office, in the
city Of Alexandria, | will sell at public auction,
the two story brick DWELLING HOUSE and lot
of ground in the city Of Alexandria, on King be-
tween Patrick and Henry streets. The lot begins
on King street IS feet west of Patrick street, and
extends in front on King street % feet ) inches
and is 100 feet deep, and is subject to a ground
rent in fee of $3S.l21 per year 1t is improved
with a back building. The House is supplied
with Water and Gas. and is in good repair.
TERMS--UNe fourth cash. and Ike residue in
six twelve and glitecr months. 'sith intcrr. =,
secured by the notes Of The purchaser. and Il deed
Of trust the premises. l. LOUIS kiNZEh.
my 22-2aWts Agent
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HE OLDEST STAGE DRIVER IN ANERIcA.--
'.'he Newbrryport Herald, in speaking of
he Eastern Stage Company, which was
.lcrmed in the first part of this century. says:
"Emoncst the first drivers was Major
Samuel Shaw. the white hat coachman,
who is still seen early and late on his coach
box, ct the arrival OF every train OF ears al
our dcpots, and vino is undoubtedly the Of
iost stage driver in America, having seen
more than sixty years Of service. iio IS the
only survivor among the original employers
and enployed o. the company. Not one OF
the pro rietors along the whole route now
lives, AID not one Of the drivers remain with
hin. One b. one they have laid down their
'rikbonc,' and put aside the lash, for the
cuet sleep of the grave, leaving the Major
sh, olda.s O: the stage drivers"
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MERCHANT TAILOR, 50 KIyG-srRERr.
rs NOW receiving \ choice assortment Q:
i SPRING GOODS, and respectfully solic:,; /.
share of public patronage. nh l.
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II. 0. CLAUGHTON, ro.,
". ARTHUR TAYLOR,

COMMTSSIONRR'S SALE OF LAND IL
~ ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, ABOUT TWO
MILES FROM THE CiTI.--By virtue Of 3 de-
cree Of the County Court Of Alexandria, in the
sui: wherein 5. DerAn i Co., were plaintiffs, ana
c. A. Swami. and others defendants, the uadcr-
signed, COMMISSIONER viii, n" S0:rrdny. tie 2@d
day Of lane, 1860, at y "cloch, H., in front Of
the Mayors Office in the city of Alexandria, sell
at public auction, TWO LOTS OF GROUND,
each containing about 90 ACRES, on the Alex
andria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, and
about two miles from the city Of Alexandria; one
of said Lots being on the South, and the other on
the North side Of said Railroad. The former ai
joins the land Of J. W. Graves and others, and
the latter the lands Of W. I. Swami and others.
TERNS--Ou tenth of the purchase money in
cash. and the residue 1T g. :, and Is months from
the day Of sa!c lhc deferred payments TO bear
interest from the day Of sale, and to he secured
by the bonds %: the purchaser. and :! retention Of
the title until The bonds are paid
NV 22-2asts GEO. ". BRENT, Comm.
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NABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANuFANe-
" TORY, No. $50 King street. Aiera"dr,a, ,'
Having lately fitted Up one of the handsome u me
and most spacious Warerooma in the city, 'o' Wv
FURNITURE BUSINESS, respectfully mi, ,n,''
public attention to my large stock OF M Dr.
TURE, which l am constantly increasing ,'r.
sons visiting our city will find it to Their aatn
tase to give a call, the range of ny .,,
IN respect to quality and price. is such as 10 'G''
the wants ard views of all. Ny stock con- vs.,
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking, Cane anl ]" 600 -,r,
Sitting Chairs, sideboards, Dressing bu' pr';n
marble top and plain,) Marble Top anu ".I
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa, Card, Boob n ",
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, Bedsteads Of All p pa
terms, such as High, Fielding, French Lo%,,ss
Trundle Bedsteads, several patterns OF eO riss.
Bsdstsads; Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Looking s. ud
Sos, and large number of other articles ehO''
in the business. r..
Mar Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses 'E'
constantly on hand. ,.rcuy
oct TT JAMES n. D6sho" "---
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ROBERT j; I' JAMIEsoN, Trustees
WIN. N. MCVEIGH,

BY JOHN I. CREIGHTON-AUCTIo
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALUA-
" BILE HOUSE AND LOT.-The undersgn-
ed, Commissioners appointed by decree of the
Circuit Court of Alexandria county, ut the May
term, 1860, in the suit of Henry Blondhaem vs..
George W. Carson and ais. in pursuance OF au-
thority in them vested by the aforesaid decree,
will on .So'arday, Me 2lst Dig cf' July, 1850 at IL
ocl,ch, H., in front of the Mayors Office, in the
city Of Alexandria, sci! al public ion, to the
,c9s highest bidder, valuable HOUSE and LOT
st situated the east side of Fairfax street and
south side Of Cihhon street al their intersection.
binding on Fairfax street i!ftycight feet. ten and
third inches, and on Gtibbon street one hun
bred and three feet five inches.
TERMs-Onc- tenth OF the purchase money to be
paid in cash. the remainder in three equal install
ments at 6, ~ and Is months respectively, with
interest from the day Of SALE to be secured BY the
bonds Of the purchaser with approved security, and
the title to be held until the purchase money is
fully paid.
n CTAIGITT0N
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T UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YahD.-rt" .,
IL acr Of Union and Queen Street.. S"rt. t." "''G
am prepared to furnish every description -
LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATliS, LINE o.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White "tn
and Cumberland COAL which am selling 10" ~
cssh, or on reasonable terms to good customers
aug 3-tf I. ". BAhhhh'
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sole agents TOT thiS afticle III thlH WY.
They have also on hand,
COLUMBIAN GUANO.
A. 4. and A. MEXICAN GUAN0.
ELIUE ISLAND, or
CALIFORNIA GUANO
JARVIS ISLAND. or
AMERICAN uUAN0.
AFRICAN GUA&0.
All Of which they are prepared 10 furnish, as
heretofore 1T Il. low rates rs they can be had IN
any market IN The country. ieh 9--eou
CpECIAL N0TICE-ReSpcctfu!ly addressed to
y the citizens of Alexandria and surrounding
Counties The subscriber begs leave to call the
attention of the citizens Of Alexandria and sur
rounding Counties, TO his NEW CLOTHING Els
TABLISuMENT, NJ. 400, 9TH street, opposite
the Post Office, Washington city, where viii Re
found a fine and well selected stock OF CLOTH
ING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS AND
CAPS, all of which will be sold at the lowest
prices \ call is respectfully solicited. All of
oar GOODS are new. and made up in nice style.
n Is. BOAT turgct 10 call ut the PEOPLES
CLOTHING STORE. No. ,'G0, 1th street, oppo~
site the Pos; Cii.e, Washington city. Yours, re-
specially. !. Ii. HMIIH.
Washington, jc s--l2w&w"n
TT WILL be to she advantage Of all in want of
i CLOTHING. FURNISHING GOODS, HATS
and CAPS. to come IL SMITHS, No. 400, 18th
street Washington, d. e., you can save at least
II to 20 per cent. by buying at the PEOPLES
CLOTBING STOLE, Washington city.
Washington. ie S-d2wSw'm
1T WILL he to the advantage of all i'll want Of
/ CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS
and CAPS. 10 come TO SMITHS, No. &C., 9TH
street, Washington, y. c., rs yoG save from
- to % per ccu.. hy buying at the above place.
Washington, il S--i2w&w%m
Y;.nr.r ,, ,r,.T-.t. ~,
] to come 10 the PEOPLES CLOTHING
STORE. No. iGo, 18th street, opposite the Post
U:fice. Washington. u. c.. TO buy CLOTHING
rVRNISlIING GOODS, HATS and CAPS.
Washington. lje S-d2wAwSm
NoME TO THE PEOPLES CLOTHING
" STORE, No. 400, eth street, opposite the
Post Office. Washington. d. C., to get your
CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS
and CAPS. Washington. je S--d2w&w3m
ItMTrH'S. Ne 400, eth street, Washington. D.
y c.. is the best place in the United States to buy
CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS
ard CAPS. Washington. ic s--d2w&w3m
rFr!lE PEOPLE say that SMITHS, No 400, eth
I street. opposite the Post Office. Washington
civ. i the best place to buy CLOTHING, HATS
and CAPS. Washington. .e S-i2w&w3m
.~iMiTH 5. NJ. $50. .tn street, Washington, u.
- g. Is tie be-; place 10 huy CLOTHING,
HATS una CAPS.
Washington. je S--d2w&w$m
gsTANTED TO HIRE for the remainder OF the
w year, I COOK and WASHER and house
SERVANT. Servants from the country preferred.
Aunly ut this Ohce NV l5-tf
7 EGHORN FLATS, for children, an entire
IL now stock, just received at
10 IS RICHARDS
n CASES CLARET WINE, received, and
oU for sale by
je Is HuNToN RlDGELI.
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w. & A. MURRAY, Merchant Tailo,s.
4 RE NOW RECEIVING their SPRING and
II SUMNER GOODS, auI would invite all in
want of any thing III their line 70 give them call.
NH Is
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Al USQUlT0 NETT.--25 pieces just received
W. and for sale by
ie 10 ". y. BERKELEY.
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AsHaT & WOOD, TO- ITO, King street,
A SIX the attention Of the public generally 10
y their stock Of SEhSO \ a i i Il DRESS
GOODS, embracing all the desirable fabrics il
use. Also Domcsics, Servants Goods, Floor Oil
Cloth, Lace ANA Muslin Curtains, &C., &c.
10 Ii
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MORE NEW GO0DS.--T have just received
WI fresh supply Of the following articles:
Lawns; Lavclla Cloths; black and white Lawns;
black and white Ginghams; fancy do; French
Cnintz; English and American Prints, &C., &c
All of which 1 will sell very cheap.
les W. n. BERKLEY.
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DAY Dawn VIEW or 4 RAILROAD CAR.
Night passengers will appreciate the toll
lowing ad mirable sketch Of the interior Of a
ser at day-break. 1t is from the Chicago
&, 01rnal:
Long before we hear the roar Of wheels,
Nc see ,hc gtimmer Of glowing light
Rriohter and broader it opens, like the Cy-
cloneen unwnking eye it is, the head light
of tne train. Then the steady jar, then the
mingled ciank of thousand shaken chains
and the cars are mere. All aboard and
all right follow each other in quick sue
cession, and we are breathing the close and
iaavy air of c crowded dormiEory. The car
lamps have gone out disguised, the little
wakcfulness of the sleepers has SUI slded,
aud the din snoring outline OF cloaKs ana
shawis, and frightened looking heads, flock
Ell here aud there like a troubled sea, with
white, compose the landscape: while over
ALL like rendulums, swing plethonc carpet
bags slowly to and fro, and little SatchelS,
brisk as mantle clocks, and bounets made oi
nothing, dance up and down like blossoms
in a rain; all timed TO the motion OF the
train.
Bot the dim gray turns to an old-eyed
white, and the breathing bundles begin 10
stir; out of an egg-shaped package is hatch
ed a woman, with locks dishevefled, like ie-
nus from the sea- \ throe or two, and Il
rougher form energies from cloak and shawl
and shakes itself awake. \ shape!eSS heap
turns out a man, bearded like pard. 4
pair Of boots thrust out like bowspr!ts, goes
out of sight. as the owner comes III view.
One is soothing ~ iryi,ated hat with gentle
touches OF his elbow : another pulling at ms
y,ilted collar. pisordered tresSes are smooth
ed with hasty touches of the hand. and
crumpled sleeves persuaded into shape
One ledy has learned her lesson from url-
nal.in, ind makes her toilet precisely like a
est.
The cold, clear light of early morning
IS always trying to human beauty there
re 40 tints to be borrowed, no sottenlng
shapes tc be worn plain, cold stare, that
looks one out of cpuntenance. But IN u
railroad train the ordeal is appalling. II a
fec, ever Looks faded it is then: il tie hair
mas any gray in il, it is sure 10 show :
wrinkles are read, like a sign-boavd, atar
off. If there he discomfort IN the heart, 1t
t comes into the mouth, and everybody
looks like people after 4 masquerade, or
Richard efter he became himself again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-22

II WILL be to thc advantage Of all in want of
/ CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS
and CAPS, to come to SMITHS, No. 400, 18th
street Washington, D. G., rs you can save at least
II to % per cent. by buying at the PEOPLES
CLOTHING STORE, Washington city.
il S---lo,rS IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-22

( WOULD ADVISE all the people Of Virginia
/ 10 come 10 the PEOPLES CLOTH \ q
STORE. 40. 400. 7th street opposite The Post
O:fice Washington. u. C.. 10 huy CLOTHING
FURNISHING GOODS, HATS and CAPS.