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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
DINNER AND TEA SETS.

~ DINNER AND TEA SETS.
Il RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETTS,
white gold band, and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &c, &C.,
separate, for sets.
French Porcelain TEA SETTS, white, white and
gold, gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars, dc.
Do. do do. Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &c,
in any quantities, wholesale and retail, at prices
that cannot fail to please.
9th mo 26 K. II. MILLER, son co.
TURNITURE WAGON AND CARRIAGE
i The citizens OF Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that have an excellent Spring WAGON,
and am prepared to haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
to any part of the city, to Washington or short
distances in the country Particular attention CIV
en- to moving the Furniture of families changing
their residences to all which give my personal
ATTENTION.
Also fine CARRIAGE and HORSES, which
can he had at any time with careful driver
Orders may be lef, at C. Brenglc's Confectionery
store. King street. where slate is provided for the
purpose [sep l6-dlyl W. A. HICKS.
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SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.

ST, ,29s, 500 90
paid nm CAPITAL and Surplus ......... 2,l94,1ll O2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
,,r;a Gazette and Virginia Advertiser
!sIalA- PUBLISHED DAILY Hf
EDGAR Snow ",D.E,s En-, b.,, ,.ur,v,
e;,,t Dollars per annum pSyaols nall yearly
-, cazette and Virginia Advertiser,
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.,ria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser
iszas01'1 IFOR THE C0ENFRf)
&C PUBLISHED, REGULARLY, OK
.n,ys THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
.ysSt,.a Dolars per annum, payable III advance
r,-,.,v;-Alvcrtscmcn not exceeding one
,g' {" s-rsd three times for On1 Dollar. Advertise
,,4f:' 1n,,d after three times TOR So cents Square
al' " ,xSrgrIox INSIDE, or - cents OUTSIDE.
rs EH" ~, hv the year at prices 10 he agreed upon,
ic::i''i 80. to tho usual amount OF space they may
t.rspy. ,-,sy ,.yrs charged for extra.
ytfsy .nr Nv the year not TO advertise articles not
@ % :"r GsnS'; nsmSs ;ian Hs' their 4E' o~n " their
.I OBITUARY NOTICES, exceeding i've lines, VIII
h'a'-s1 for ~ advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

WALL PAPERS, WINDOW CURTAINS, AND
OTHER INTERIOR DECORATIONS!
r P. CLARKE being desirous of reducing his
y stock, offers great inducements to persous in
want of goods in his line of business. lie will
close them out at cost, rather than remove them
feh 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &c.
ALEXANDRA AGENCY
OF THE
NORTHERN ASSURANCE CoMP'Y., LONDON

HEAD OFFICE FOR TIE UNITED sTAIESj
No. 81 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

xszs FOR RENT.-The large three story
Eai BRICK DWELLING, on Fairfax street. be
tween King and Prince streets ri present occu-
pied by Miss O'Neill as boarding mouse. Pos
session may be had on the !st oi May. Address
JOHN J. LLOYD, Mount Ida, hear Alexandria.
or apply to Mr.. Il. }. LLOYD, corner of Wash
ington and Queen streets. up T--du
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

J. ". BUKKE. AIsIHUTs II'.Is1'''1'' !.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office Of
BURKE II ER b ERT,
Corner Of Prince and FaiJar streets.
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, remit promptly to any
designated point.
We will deal in Ecchmge. Time Bills, PromtS-
sorry Notes, Uncurrcnt Nomcy, C"in, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. jan 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
DAVY & H A R M 0 \

JOHN MARSHALL.
ATTORNE A r IA ,-Aieranaria, Va
kg- Office on Royal street, lately occupied by
A. &C T. Stnar.. an N-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

Nsy~ N0TICE.-F Frei shts for the Extension will
leave Alexandria every Tuesday morning, and be
received at the Depot--and loaded Union street,
every Monday.
Fish will not be carried by the passenger trains.
}. +. LATHAM, Agent of
Transportation, Orange and Alex'a. X. H.
mn Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

DR.. HAROLD SNOWDEN
OFFERS his Professional Services to the eth
\ zcns of Alexandria and vicinity. Office on
Pitt street, near the corner Of King. APP Att
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

TWO DAILY TRAINS.
OK AND AFTER WEDNESDAY, April llth,
" 1860, two trains will leave Alexandria daily,
for Lynchburg and the Southwest connecting at
Gordonsville with the Trains on the Virginia Cen
tral Railroad for Richmond. Charlottesville,
Staunton &c, and with the Train on the Manassas
Gap Railroad, for Woodstock. Mt. Jackson, DC.
Through Tickets to RICHMOND, LYNCH
BURG, KNOXVILLE, NJ L NJ HIS, NASH
VILE. MOBILE, MONTGOMERY, and NEW
ORLEANS, ut the Railroad Station.
Leave Alexandria 7.l5, A. NJ, and 7.3U, 7. NJ.
Lynchburg at $50, \. NJ. and 7.30, p. NJ.
E,s~ The connections with Virginia Central
and Manassas Gap Railroads arc made by the
day trains only.
I'M. BR0ADUS, General Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

.Tw The Steamer JAMES GUY, leaves
~ r.rxs:ss-ssaas ,.:sa Washington every Tu ESDAl ana
FRIDAY, at o'clock. 4. ", and Alexandria al
,: o'clock 4. NJ, for Currioman, and the lnterine,
date landings. On her return trips, she VIII
leave Curronan every Wednesday and Saturday
49, o'clock, A. NJ.
LUCIEN S. PAGE, Proprietor.
NATHANIEL BoUSH, Agent, AleXandria.
my 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

eTT.F FOR RENT--The colnuodiuns Bk lex
It'll. FIRE PROOF Wal III o l l.. No -,
North Union street. adjoining thc Warehouse ot
S. Hartley & Son and Z. English { Bro Apply 10
NH 1-tf ID. j.. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent. STOCK
n Registered and Coupon, for sale by
dse e30-H CORSE BROTHERS,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

| hsA FOR RENT.-Thc DWELLING, No. %,
E:i Washington street, in City Block. Also, the
STORE, on King street near the Wharf, now oc-
| cupied by Mr.. III. l.. Monroe. Possession ot both
tenements given OH the first OF May. / 90. Apply
| to lap 26-dtfl IL. q. eta UhlTUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

E"sss TO RENT--A first rate Office containing
E..I two rooms, with gas admirably suited Tor
professional gentleman, situate on The enst side OF
WASHINGTON Sd door nort! OF King street. Apply
to Gian 3-lawtfl CHRISTOPHER NEALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
C.. C., BRADLEY

c. c. 4 u c
CABINET, CHAIR & SOFA MANUFACTURERS,
Corner Of King 6' Alfred sts., Alera"dria, Va.
JTAS constantly on hand, and offers to the pub
IL lie, an excellent assortment OF Cabinet W are,
Sofas and Chairs of every variety and on the low
est terms which, for durability and finish, cannot
he snrnassed, NH 4--1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, via LEESBURG,
BERRYVILLE, &C.,

BY RAILROAD AND FIRST CLASS COACHES.
li s=s u
A DAILl LINE VIII commcnce running us
above, on Monday, the 10th instant, by way OF the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad,
and Means and Fawsctt's mail line of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot ut Alexandria, cor
uer Of Water and Oronoco streets, 1T lO, A. NJ,
arriving at Winchester ut !, T. NJ.
Leave Winchester ut 81, \. NJ, arriving at AL
exaudria at .. 2. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
ORANGE s. ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.

r. ssss ss.;r -. - -5ss
&sS 49, -; y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

NEGROES WANTED.nWs wish to purehass
for cash All letters addressed to Us. at this place,
viii receive prompt attention. Having bought
the establishment. lately occupied By MILAN Il
Grigsby, West end Duke street, and having reht-
tod it to make it one OF the most healthy ami com
Portable Depot for NEGROES, we will receive
them on board on the usual terms. ~
.up 30--eotf Ph!tE " I'oh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
J. D. CoRSE. NJ. d. CohsE
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
~ GRSE OF Err

No. 90 Exchange Block.
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points III the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, or remit promptly to any
designated point
We will deal in Exchange, Time Bills, Prom's-
sorry Notes, Uncmrent Money, Coin, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed to Dcpositors.
a varied experience Of many years in this busi-
ness enables US to offer services with confidence
to the public. feb l9-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

CNTOUGHTON'S BITTERS; Blue Ink; Dally's
- Carminative; Godfrey's Cordial; Entwisle's
Eve Water; Goulards Extract of Lead; Syrup oi
Iodide of Iron; Entwisles Concentrated Essence
of Jamaica Ginger; Entwisle's Vermifuge-Just
manufactured and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, JR.,
ape Apothecary' % hlhS.st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

sTM FOR RENT.-The STORE, NJ. 81, on
MI King next to the II. " corner of Fairfax
street. JOHN WEST,
aup lO-2awtf No. a. North Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

81. FOR RENT.--The three story STORE,
E:i No. All, King street, with the thfec story
WAREHOUSE in the Apply to
NH 3-tf JAMES p. SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

.&e HANDS LINE-FOR PlllLADEL-
aa-sEAPlilA AND NEW IORk.--The regu-
!ai packet steamer ]. JEROME, Captain jerome,
Vii! sail Oh Saturday. l2th inst.
WM. H. FOWLE / son,
NV ct No 1, South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

CELLING OFF TO REStoVE.--With view
- 70 removing into our new building ON tho
corner of King and Royal streets, in July ne1,.
we will close out our stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
and HATS, now on hand, at reduced prices.
The attention of the trade, anG of country Iasr-
chants especially, is invited 10 this notice.
mvo-tf @. A. BALDWIN Il Co.. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

C,PALDING'S LIQUID Gil U Z, Holloway's
- Ointment and Pills, Paysons 1ndelibe Ink
Kushton's Cod Liver Oil, Lyons Magnetic Powder,
Sellers Cough Syrup, Bachelors Hair Dye, Toilet
Powder, Husbands Magnesia, Burnets Coeoain'
Hedgemans Bcnzoin, Burnett's kalestine, AyreS
Medicines, &C., &C., received and for sale by
nv III. COOK & CO., Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10
AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,

AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,
No. %, King-street.
PLASTER MILL AND FACTORY,
No. 40, Uuion-sreet
nAvING REMOVED from the old stand on
/ / Fairfax street, to the SPACIOUS WARE
HOUSE, No. %. King street, we beg leave to call
the attention of farmers to our large and we'll Sc
lected stock Of
IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, and GUANOS.
We are also erecting PLASTER MILL, (at
No. 49, Union street, where we will soon be able
BEST FINE GROUND WINDSOR PLASTER,
Of our oWn Importation.
We are also preparing for the manufacture Of
F4RNING IMPLEMENTS,
which we expect to furnish OF the best quality.
ian3 MEADE i MARYE.
IUST RECEIVED
,J 20 boxes Sweet Oranges; 20 boxes Lemons
40 boxes Figs; , bales soft shell Almonds
900 bales Cream Nuts; 200 bales Filberts
cask Pecans; caSk Hemp Seed
cask Canary Seed 800 Cocoanuts
30 boxes Raisius, wholes, halves, and quarters
ease Prunes; case preserved Ginger.
With great variety of other articles too hume
IONS "a mention-Candies and Cakes constantly
on hand. and also made to order l have also re-
ceived this morning, lot otimported Canarles In
fine song also Cages OF dfcrent sizes, and variety
of shapes The above articles will be sold low for
cash, at Z. SCHAf En- D. conlectloherS
mv2 No. north Fairfax street.
COAL OIL of a superior quality, just received
" from the factory, and for sale by
II. I. GREGORY,
ap20 lis and l20 King street.
II EROSENE OIL LAMPS and Shades, for
N sale at reduced prices, by
~, H. T. GREGORY
| yXJOOl. WANTED, at highest market rates, by
w Ia a. WHEAT i BRO,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

DRUGs, MEDICINES, &c.-Burnetts and
- Shines Cod Liver Oil, Honywills Cough
Remedy, and Tulu Anodyne, Carb Magnesla,
Rhubarb Root, Liquorice, Gum Arabic, Cardamon
Seed, Ayers Pills, Sup. Carb. Soda, Sage, chloro-
form, &c, just received, by
WM. A. HART, No. 1l2, king.st,
Next door to Marshall House.
c., or A., ~ ,lIap Moriar y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

@..S FOR RENT-Thc large NEW WARE
H#SW HOUSE, on Union street, No. l., lately oc-
cupluu by Addison, Wallace 4 Co. Apply to
BURKE IL HERBERT.
Possession given at once. dec 9-eou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

r HAVE REMOVED to the Counting Room
| formerly occupied by NJ. ELDRmGE, on The
wharf, between Cameron aud Queen streets. where
I will continue to sell CUMBERLAND COAL,
by the cargo, boat load, Or single ton.
Also, on hand, and for sale, WHITE and RED
ASH ANTHRACITE COAL, Of the different
sizes. lap 26-tfl d. h. sMllH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

q FrelsNV TOT DaIIIHl0Ee VIII Oo 30V0'
Frilay afternoon. my +-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

A1EGROES WANTED.--l wish To purchase
~ any number of NEGROES, for which | will
nay liberal prices Those wishing to sell. Will DO
VOL to call on me before selling at my old stand
81 s,c JnSEPH RRITIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

oST RECEIVED un assortment OF DUM NIB
BELLS, los sale low, by
@y4 II. T. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-10

NvEW HOUSEkEEPERS and others are res
n nactfully invited to examine my variety OF
housekeeping articles II is believed there Is not
in Virginia better assortment IN TINS llne,
III - JOHN OGDEN,
nnnlinr in housekeeping ARTICLES.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-25
" ATEBE.

There is nothing more beautiful than
water. Look.at it when you will-in
any Of its thousand forms-in motion or
at rest-dripping from tie moss of p
spring, or leaping in tie thunder of a cat
aract-it has always. the wonderful, I'M
surprising beauty. lis clear tGan-paren-
cy, the grace Of lis foam, and lis majestic
march in the flood, are matched unitvi,y
by no other element. Who has not
blessed it unaware' IF objects that
meet the eye have any affect upoa chr
happiness, water is among the first Of ltl-
man blessings. 1t is the gIa@dc-t thing
under heaven. The inspired writer's u~o
it constantly as an image for g'adne2$, md
crystal waters is the beautiful type of
the Apocalypse for the jig cf the New
Jerusalem. bless God for its daily use
fu 'Inoss; but, because it is an every day
blessing its spIendcr is unnotccd. Take
q child to it, and he claps his hands with
delight; and present in to any one in y
new form, and his senses arc bowiIdcred.
The man ofwarn imagination, wLo cooks
for the first timo on Niagara, feels an im-
pulse to leap in, which is almost irresis-
tible. What is it buc periiod5 fasclia-
tion-the same spell which, IN tho love
l'ness ola womeo, or the glory Of SIN
set cloud, draws you TO the oue, and
makes you long for the golden wings of
the other
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-25
TEEE SILENCE OF NATURE.

1T is a remarkable and very Instructive
fact that many of the most important OPP
orations in nature are carried on IN un-
broken silence. There is 10 rushing sound
when the broad tide Of sunlight breaks
on q dark world and foods it with glory,
as one bright wave after another falls rom
the fountain, millions of miles away
There is no cracking of heavy aZIo5 or
grooming Of cumbrops machinery as the
solid earth wheels Oh it's way, and every
planet and system performs its revolutions.
The great trees bring forth their bou2 hs
and shadow tic earth beneath then-tle
plants cover themselves with buds, and
the buds burst iuto flowers; but the whole
transaction is uubcari. The change from
snow and winter winds to the blossoms
and fruits and sunshine Of summer. is
seen in its slow development, but there
is scarcely sodnd to tell of he mighty
transformation. The SOLEMN cbaut Of
the ocean, IS it raises its unchanged and
uncrasing voice, the roar of the hurricane,
and the soft notes Of the bFecze, the rush
ing Of tie mountain river, and the thun-
der Of the black agowed storm all tbs is
the music Of nature ggeEs and s"eiiint
anthem of praise, breaking III on the I'M
iyersal calm. There is lesson for us
here. The mightiest worker in the uni
verse is the most anobtrusiYe.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-25

acted upon and i.hueaced Ivy them. A
boy with brains IS never touched by
these things. He never goes into any
work OF enterprise with simply blind
faith III the power Of perseverance, TO help
him through. 4 doIt may study aud
aspire and dream and scratch his dry
head till, by patient sting, lie wears his
way through. q FLAG bottomeI chair, and
be noue the better Tor ii. Because Geo.
Stephenson became . great enc neer, al
ter being q poor boy in = coli,ery, and
still later a shoemaker, It does not follow
that every boy in village school can do
the same thing. We have never seen a
s.sel-naJe man" WHOM God had not
made to start with. Never.
We have spoken pontedIy upon this
subject, because We see everywhere such
great mistakes in the choice Of professions,
such sckcning devotion to the idea of
achieyinn distinction, such discomfort with
the alotmeuts Of Providence, and such eff
forts on the part Of inferior men to be
whnt Go1 never intended them 70 be.-
We would have every man excellent in
that work anil walk Of 10 to which he
is best adapted, There is a legitimate
sphere of ambition to every man =
sphere where his powers ar: at home. 1t
is not for every man to seek high posi-
ton. 1t IS not for every man to be
great VIII, work, perseverance, deter
minat;on-tAese eannot change the IA
ture Of = man, nor can obey lift him one
inch above lie sphere TO which his pow
ers are adapted. SclGhe'p is the right
kind OF help when used right and in the
right place; but when i is used to lift
raedioerity to high position, fools into
important professions, and small men out
Of small places, it becomes self destrue-
tion.-,Spri.feid Mass. Republican.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-25
3f(j5ttII1r)eous,
BLiCk MATT.

Mathew HobsoD, generally called
s.B!ack Mat" on account Of the darkness
of his complexion. was we'll known among
the inhabitants Of the seaboard Of Fir-
ginia. some years ago, as a slave dealer,
and an accomplished breaker in of bad
flesh. He once purchased q bright null
latto boy by the name Of Sam, at very
low price, oil account ofhis numerous bad
qualities, such as thieying, lying and
drunkenness. Sam was intelligent with
all his faults-couI read and write, and
ape the airs of most polished gentle
man. He WAS SO far removed, too, from
the pure African, that he could scarcely
be distinguished from white man.
On his becoming the property oftho slave
dealer, lie received several severe me
nitions, in order that h might have n
forctaste Of his masters temper. Secret
" he vowed vengeance for these striking
proofs of MATHS affection, and in short
time an opportunity offered to CRAFTY his
vengeance.
Matt made up his gang and shipped
them to New Orleans. The barque bro't
them safely to the wharf In order that
Sam might bring good price, he was
logged off in fine clothes, calf skin boots
a silk hat and kid gloves. Matt thought
by this external show, 10 realize at least
six hundred dollars for the muilatto as
the body servant of some rich Planter.--
Sam was consequently allowed to go on
shore. in order to show himself off. He
proceeded to the AlIhambra and there
strutted along among the best ofthem.-
Hearing portIy gentleman remark that
he wished to purchase a good body ser
want, he went up to him, and with gen
tlemanly grace, said;
'Sir, l have got just the boy that will
suit YOU
"Ha," rejoinod the planter, 81 am glad
to hear you say so, for have been look
ing for one for some time. What do you
ask for him!"
"Nine hundred dollars" replied Sam,
and cheap as dirt at that. He has every
quality, can shave, dress hair, and is be-
sides polished in his manners. [ could
have got thirteen hundred dollars for him
but for one fault"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-25

er an indifferent manner, which naturally
is the way most of the foolish questions
are answered, Yes, there is sometimes
a difference of about twenty miIeS, from
the change of currents. We shall get to
cape Race to morrow night at abo.t Ten
O'clock. Tho manner of putting the ques-
ton, evidently in fear. and the manner
Of answering 50 grave question with III
d fl renee, struck lie in contast, and |
be gan TO calculate that ship going fen
miles an hour, if The current varied
twenty might reach Cape Race at eight
O'Clock instead Of ten. determined to
be on the lookout, and the weather be-
ins somewhat misty on the next day
(Sunday,) made me more anxious. A
eight o'c,oek approached, was taking
to lady Of teafs.#nd courage at seq. par
t'>u,arIv OF presence Of mimi, when |
heard screamed, in a most alarming RAN
ner, 'Hqrl-a port Whats that-muy
go on deck Z Get your shawl, Was
said in n second, :nd | was on deck with
Cape Rece eighty feet above our heads.
The captain, one Of the most noble of
them all, (snce dead) it seems, left III"
wheel house TO light a cigar, and WA
held in one Of the Offices by my intem-
perate friend TO hear story, when ono
Of the passengers, walking the deck, ais
covered land and gave the alarm, but net
before, as the captain acknowledged, VIZ
were within three lengths Of the ship
though the passengers said within a haf
length Of the ship-from shore.
* kind Providence saved US; but the
engineer remarked to met will not be
,ng before some vessel viii leave her
skeleton on Cape Rec, for want Of pro-
per lookout
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-25
AT n ball one evening, a plain country

AT a ball one evening, a plain country
gentleman had engaged pretty eoquette
for the next dance, but a gallant gentlo-
man came along. and persuaded the lady
to abandon her engagement in favor Of
himself. The plain yeom"n, hearing all
that had passed, with frigid indifference
moved toward card table and sat down
to play game of whist. The captain in
\ few minutes afterwards stepped up to
the lady to excuse himself, as he had an
other engagement that he had forgotten.
The coquette much chagrined, approach
ed the whist table in hopes to secure her
first partner, and said: 81 believe Mr..
BIT is time to take our positions. -
The old sutton. in the act of dividing a
pack for the next dealer, cautiously, re-
plied, mo madam, / mean to keep my
position.-when the ladies shuttle,
cut"