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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04
NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE,

No. IA Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va.
4 CARD.-ENOGH GRIMES respectfully in
n forms his friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES F..
GRIMES, and under the firm name of +. GRIMES
L son. we have resumed At the old stand on Fair
fax street. the STOVE, AND TIN WARE BUSI-
NESS IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES, and nope and
expect To conduct the a to merit the conf
dence and patronage Of all who may give u call.
We intend TO devote time and attention more
especially 10 out door work both in town and
country. such
ROOFING, GATHERING and SPORTING.
And all kinds Of Stove and Furnace Work, and
Jobs that require skill and experience.
All Jobbing and Repairing attended to in person.
Our Stock Of STOVES is intended 10 suit the
wants otevery body. We are determined to please.
both i'll work done and goods sold. Our expenses
are small and shall be content with snail profits.
Jass- Orders from the country, either for work
or for goods promptly attended to.
oct l-ly +. GRIMES / son.
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100, 100, 100, 100, 100.
SIMON WATERMAN, No. 100, King street.

d GS leave 10 announce 10 his numerous friends
ID and customers. that he is now prepared ~
exhibit 4 stock OF READY-MADE CLOTHING,
and Gentlemen's Furnishing GOODS, which 10
regard to quantity, quality, and styles, cannot te
equaed by any similar establishment, in this city,
and not excelled by any Clothing house in the
two leading avenues Of fashion this side Of he
Misunderstanding, New York; and Cheslnu!
street, Philadelphia
Although the present stock is very extensive
one indeed, additional supplies will still be recer.
ed from time to time, during the business season,
in order to keep up full assortment of styles AMI
sizes.
P. S.--Mr. WATERMAN will endcuyor to cod.
vince any one fayoring him with II call, that Bis
reputation for selling at the most moderate price:
is grounded on facts ap2s
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~ KRIS ISLANU & UANO!

T;.I II u le' G JST d ~ ~ II Ud W.
f-i hII1' ~ :,d Nv WI
VIE ulacrsigneu nav ~, York. AGENTS for
L liam ii. hs'D' es9n "
this city, Tor Tue Saie - G,no
Bakers lSlduo - @to1O,
and are prepared to furnish Doa'eie az" rGpT1
with any quantity os , 1r:, nos' .a'""'''
LlZER, al lowsst IsI >. la tho
The BAN ED pu0SpusTrC GTAN0 ever offer
most Eaua"i' - =, -, -. ,o,orv
ell 10 the agricultuVail>l. me "uay g
WAS made ny Or. Rcnard H. c'apiei' on'
this city. ami may be implicitly rcueu on
Pamphlets containing the history OF 'hi' uuano'
certificates from Farmers ana fialteis, WV .t,o
used 1t, on various crops III e,sl' ;.nI;.a,;on
country, and ample directions LOT lS "pp'''"''i'
can be obtained at our Coui''h ~ n''II
A""I4"'" ~ ~ .- - ,,,a,;. 9
Organic matter CONTAINING
phospha'r'' h'lhe Bone phoSphae....S4 %
u" On
Potash IN" Ho"' ''''' ''''''''''''' & 70
Water '..''..: Irn,
inS"'"''e mater ''"0' "''p"'' 50
'"' A'"''h'''''''' '''''''''
sloo 90
WV, ;, ,,owrp = SON
We ' r,,,h Wbsrvas
y ......--.---..
IyUESTNl'T GROVE WHlSkEl The en-
| t-rprisinp proprietor has furnished the COM
munity Stimulun,. Pure Heathtul aud in'igo-
rnI;ug, at the same time mild delicious beverage.
I, i calculated 10 do away with the vile drugsed
siam that j. pameI of on the community. and
which is Injurious to body and mind. In addition
IN III. certificates beneath. lie has received il Dl-
MAMA from the STATE AGRlCULTuRALSO-
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GROCERIES; &c.

WE HAVE this day formed a COPARTFE En-
w SHIP under the style OF
HUMPHREYS & TALIAFERRO,
and have purchased the stock Of Messrs MAh
SHALL & CO., and leased their
WAREHOUSE; No. II King street,
where we will conduct the
GROCERY, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION
BUSINESS.
We shall keep always full supply OF
FAMILY GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS,
AND GOODS FOR FARMERS USE.
PLASTER, GUAN0, AND OTHER fERTIL1-
ZERS will be furnished at lowest market rates.
Our personal attention will be given to the sale OF
FLOUR, GRAIN and COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Bags will be furnished parties desiring to conslsn
grain to us at the regular charge for their use Our
best endeavors will be given to promote the inter
est of our patrons, and experience justites US
in promising that business entrusted to us will be
attended to in Il satisfactory manner.
A. j. HUMPHREYS.
II TATJAEERRn
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HlHE MEMBERS OF the "PUTOMAC,
l. PIEDMONT AND VALLEY AGRICUL.

TINE MEMBERS OF the "PUTOMAC,
i PIEDMONT AND VALLEY AGRICUL-
TURAL SOCIETY,"" and others. will please take
notice that the subscriber has just received from
New York, and has now opened ut his establish.
ment, on Fairfax street, one door South Of kiEg,
select assortment Of "A IL and WINTER
GOODS, consisting Of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,
FESTINGS, &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 fashions.
bic and please the panest, all of which will be
made up to order, with neatneSs and dispatch.
Gentleman ut a 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 to furnish their own goods
will have particular attention paid to them. Al.
ways thankful for favorS, past, present, and 10
come, he shall with the aid of generous and cob
hding public, continue 70 FLAP HIS WINGS.
WILLIAM +. ATWELL,
oct 81 No. 4, Fairfax street.
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NOTICE.-lf you want good, cheap, and fash
~ ionnble CLOTHING, go to LA1OUCHk
Merchant Tailor, 50, King STREET Constantly re
ceiving the lareSt styles of FURNISHING GOODS
\. Is. A choice article Of SILK SHAKER sni
CANTON UNDERSTANDS and DRAW Frs.
Ms- SHIRTS made 10 order SEP I-ly
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HRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND
n SEED STORE.
NtHV DE'H'IJ OPV""7'' IfHV'V II 1T !"
ADDISON, WALLACE s. CO.,

No. % Hing Street, opposite Amor 4 Bros.
ADDISON, WALLACE CO.,
Would respectfully invite the attention of 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 10 fur
nish Oh the most accommodating terms.
OUR STOCK will embrace the most approved
variety Of
PLOWS AND CASTINGS,
HARR0WS, CULTIVATORS,
OK Yokcs. Cutting Boxes, Corn Shelters,
Corn and Cob Crushers, Churns,
Horse Powers and rhreshing Machines.
Road Scoops, Wheat Drills,
ReaIing and Moving Machines.
Tanning Mills, Cider Mills, Spades,
Shovels, Forks, and variety Of articles usually
found in II first class Agricultural Store, which
deem unnecessary IL cnuulcra.c.
SEEDS--Clovcr. Timothy. Orchard Grass,
Herds Grass Seed, &c.
GrANO, BONE DUST.
SUPER PIIOS. LIME. &c.
We solicit orders. with the assurance that they
will be promptly and carefully attended to.
ADDISON, WALLACE & CO.
jan l3 No. IS King Alex. Va.
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DATENT MEDICINES, &c.-Moffet's Phoenix
J. BitterS and Pills, Hembold's Extract Burhu.
Green's 0xygenatcd Bittcrs, Lyons Magnetic
Powder. and Cannon's Bters, received and for
sale by j. WILLIAM BOWLING,
aug3 50 corner Fairfax and Prince streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

TNHE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.-The sub.
L scriber having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay, has concluded to adoF
the CASH principle. In future, and from tni
date, he will continue to do business upon tn;
principle. In bidding adieu to the old system Dc
would return his thanks to his customers forps'
tavorS, and hopes by strict attention, and suchi'.
ducenlents as he may otivr. TO continue il unas'
the new. jan 1T JOHN l.. SMITH.
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John IATOUCHE.

MERCHANT TAILOR, SO KlSG-STREEr,
is NOW receiving choice assortment OF
l. SPRING GOODS, and respectfully solicis
share Of public patronage. NH u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

nON0NAN'S SYRUP OF BARK Elixir of
- Peruvian Bark: Aromatic Syrup Of Rhuharb:
Fluid Extract Of Sarsapara Aromatic Syrup Of
Calls: Scidlitz Powders. Just prepared and for
sale by j. +. PlERpOlNT,
iy Is No. liz King street.
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fUST received per Steamship Monticello, ease
y Of tine soft FRENCH HATS, price only s..
ie 22 j. 7. EVANS
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

rINHE undersigned having purchased Of K !.
l. Cross, his entire stock of BOOTS and SHOES,
would most respectfully inform his friends and the
public, that he intends 70 continue the manufacture
Of every variety Of BOOTS and SHOES, and will
keep constantly on hand full assortment of every
thing in his line adapted to the taste of every one
so that the most fastidious need not leave the
Store without purchasing. He intends 10 sel b:
work at small profits to cash or punctual credit
customers-none others need apply, as hi: yer!
limited capital will not allow him to give long
credit.
To CUSTOM WORK, he intends 10 devote hi
undivided attention, make it of the best materials,
and ut short notice, and natters himself that DC
can get 1t up in as good style as any in the
same business.
lie hopes by strict attention to business, to merit
and receive continuance of the very liberal Ps.
tronage heretofore bestowed on his esteemed pre-
decesSor. Call at K. Y. Cross's old stand, No. ~
King street. HENRY c. FIELD,
jy 9-tf Successor In r Y Gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

VNARTARIC ACID, Rochelle Salts. " hitc Gin
i ger Ground Elm, Oil Of Cloves, Oil of NeroIi.
and Vienna Matches--just received and for sale by
Dr.. 4. II. STABLER,
No. IGj, King st. cor. of Washington.
eth IL Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

DLASTER.--3 300 tons soil blue Windsor pIaS-
J. ter. per Schr. ArnuD. for sale ny
jy J.! j, n. HARPER co.
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price, at Phoenix Hall Hat and Cap Store.
mar %
IUST received per Steamship Monticello, case
y Of ine soft FRENCH HATS, price only s..
ie 22 j. 7. EVANS
FOR RENT.
T7ss FOR RENT-The STORE At the North
:.I west corner Of King and Fairfax zreets--l"s-
session given on the first day Of August.
S7M The STORE next door, No. -. King street
l.4...Aa--poSseSsion given Immediately.
~. Also, the DWELLING and STORE, next
a door to the corner. No. L, North Fairfax street,
from the Sth instant. JOHN WEST
~ 2--crtt
So. FOR RENT.-Thc STORE and Dwell
si:a LING on King street, two doors west Of ".
+. paigett's Trunk and Harness Factory. For
terms. apply to the present occupant JOSEPH ).
STANSBURl. or at GEO. +. FRENCH'S Book
and Periodical Store, l0f King street
my lj--cott
E.:s:ss!A FOR RENT-The large NEW WARE
a:I# HOUSE, on Union street. No. II. lately or-
cupiol BY Addison, Wallace d Co. Apply 10
BURKE Il HERBERT.
Possession given at once. dec 9--eotf
"Ts FOR RENT-The commoiouS BRICK
81. FIRE PROOF WAREIi0USE No 80,
North Union street adjoining the Warehouse OF
5. Hartley Son and L. English 4 Bro. Apply to
NH 1T b. 3. SMITH.
e-=. FOR RENT.-The three story STORE,
III No. AZ. King street with the three story
WAREHOUSE in the rear. Apply to
ruh 3--tf JAMES P. SMITH
7 LILIES CHILLED AND WROUGHT
IL IRON BURGLAR AND FIRE-PROOF
SAFES, with his improved combined Formulation
and Combination Locks, have merits that deserve
the attention of every business man. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY believed that the decided triumphs of this
SAFE in al places where fully tested as al Iowa
City by would be competitors, and nj Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, by fire, must convince discriminating
public OF the folly of trusting in sheetiron SAFES
for any purpose whatever. Persons wishing SAFES
are invited TO an inveStigation.of the many advan-
tages this CHILLED IRON SAFE possesses over
all others. BY calling at Sales Rooms. 50
Louisiana Avenue, Washington city. the most sa-
tlsactory certificates can be seen of the FIRE
and BURGLAR PROOF MERITS Of this SAFE.
Z. c. PATTERSON, General Agent
Washington, dec l3-dly
0n0 TONS PERUVIAN GUANO, of direct
OUU importation
90 tons Recess Manipulated Guano. Orders
for any other kind Of Guiana. Bone Dust. &c, &c.
filled ut Agents prices. RNOX BRO.
Jy Il
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w. A. MURRAY, Merchant Tailors,
A RE NOW RECEIVING their SPRING and
n SUMMER GOODS. aud would invite all in
want of any thing in their line to give them call
NH IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

r UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD lARD.m-sm
IL aer Of Union and Queen Streets, North-"H''i
/ am prepared to furnish every description
LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, LINE, an
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White nt 81
and Cumberland COAL, which am selling 10"
cash, or on reasonable terms to good CUSTOMERS
aug ST IT, w. BARhEh.-
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b. WATERS. THoS. 4. WAITE"
WATERS & CO..
INTENSIVE DEALERS IN 1t BEN
Ia SHINGLES, LATHS and PA o.,
Also, LIME, WHITE SAND, HYDRAlLN
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER. MALE
&C., at the Wharf, foot Of Cameron street. i,
They have constantly on hand we'll assof'.'
stock of SEASONED LUMBER. Their arrange
ments with manufacturers in different seciiops
enable them to supply particular bills OF VIZ" ~.
Spruce and Southern Pine, Of the best 4uS""
and at shortest notice
n. B. Now landing $4,000 feet of SUPERB
Georgia Pine, various sizes NH %
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FOR RENT.

So. FOR RENT.-Ihe STORE and Dwell
III LING on King street, two doors west Of ".
f. paiget's Trunk and Harness Factory. For
terms. apply 10 the present occupant JOSEPH 5.
STANSBURi. or at GEO. L. FRENCH'S Book
and Periodical Store. I0i King street.
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HALLoTYPEs! HALLoTYPEs :.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST INVENTION
IN THE ART!
IfllE undersigned having bought the patent
4 right for this city. offers these PICTURES
t. the public. aud calls upon everybody who want
PERFECT GEMS OF LIKENESSES
more Truthful. aS DURABLE, and CHEAPER than
Oil Paintings, to try
II 4 l. / = r TPE,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

HAMMERED IRON AT a CENTS PER
IL P0UND.-JuSt received, Il consignment OF
the above article. which | ain authorized To sell
(tor cash only at the low price Of 4ic. = b. |
have also in store 30 kegs best Pressed Horse
Shoe Nails, of assorted sizes for sale at the lowest
rates also. lot of Horse Shoes ut $50 per key.
Call and examine GEO. 7. BALDWIN.
ie % King ST.. between Fairfax and Water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

NENUINE English Waldron and Ame'ImIs sy
" Darling Grain and Grass SCYTHEs' L.,
Rakes &C., &c. Just receiveda supply ofthe a.
Seythes, frstr article--also good snpPE2.ll
Hay Rakes, Snaths, Rifles, Stones, dcy &c.
je2 JNO. T. CREIGHTON.
WATER COOLERS AND REFRloLHof
w TORS.-I am now selling of my nnucal
WATER COOLERS and REFRIGEKAl'o"1ss
HI GRBGON,t
i,as lis and I2O, KDS-sr''A
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4 LOT Of white and coorcd Straw Mating.
~ that We are anxious to close out cheap.
is 30 ASIRY L WOOD.
7ULI NUTICE.-lour accounts are due, 1T H.
- SCHWARX'S. 1872, King street. jy
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WM. II. FOWLE & son,
No. / South Wharves.

PaiIApElrBI., Sept. 9th. lS3S.-We have care
fully tested the sample Of Chestnut Grove Nh'shey
which Won Scu1 u.s. and find that it contains none
of the poisonous substance known as Fusil oii'
which is he characterstcaud injurious ingredient
of Inc whiSkcyS i'll general use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

OUU importation
90 tons Recess Manipulated Guano. Orders
for any other kind Of Guiana. Bone Dust &c. dc,
filled at Agents prices. RNOX BRO.
~ Il
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I HAVE REMOVED to the Counting. Room
L formerly occupied by NJ. ELDRInGE, on the
wharf, between Cameron and Queen streets. where
| will continue to sell CUMBERLAND COAL,
by the cargo, boat load, or single ton.
Also, Oh hand and for sale, WHITE and RED
ASH ANTHRACITE COAL, of the different
sizes. fap 26-tfl ID. B. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

ORIENTAL FRUIT PASTE OK AR0MAT-
~ &c JELLY OF FIGS AND SIENNA, II sim
pie, palatablc and ctiicacious cathartic medicine
Just received and for sale by
IL Il / r pIER p0INT NJ l19 kinm=st
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CtIOE FlNDINGS.-Now in store. English,
~ French and Italian Hastings: GalloonS, all
co!ors; Cotton I.accs all qualities Linen and silk
LaceS; heavy BIcached Rush Linens: heavy and
fine BIearhed Cotton DriIlings: Boot Webbing
We invite Shoenakers and dealers to examine our
stock. No. 10. King street.
iy 80 ASHBG & WOOD.
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400 gross Shanghai and Vienna Matches
Also large variety of BROuNS ut my own
Manufacture and warranted Of the best materials:
which | am determined 10 sell low. 80 that pur-
cha>crS. II they will give me cali. can gave no
excuse for leaving my Factory.
/. HERRING.
~ - No. IL. South Royal street.
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-. FOR RENT.--The three story STORE,
III No. III. King street. with the three story
in the rear Apply to
NH 3--tf JAMES p. SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-04

DRAITHWATE'S RETROSPECT of Practical
d Medicine and Surgery, Part Forty First, from
January to July, 1860, price 81. Sent to any part
Of the United States free Of postage.
Locei, he Widomer, Novel, by ". Nj. Thacka-
ray, author OF "Vanity Fair &c, with lustra-
tons, Is cts. Just published, and for sale by
jy 81 ROBERT BELL.
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WASHINGTON BREWERY.
DR. 3IrGUT ALE. PORTER AND STRONG

No IlG Walnut street, Philadelphia.
Philadelnhia. iv 2S--d2m
Daily national Democrat., 1860-05-19
NOTICE.

TTNHE undersigned win apply to the Board Of Super
i visors of Yuba county at their June Germ next,
in Marysyille, fcr renewal Of their Bridge License
privilege of removing the up to the termination
Of Fourth street. and 10 reconstruct the same in
more substantial manner to meet the necessities
Of the travelling public.
FALL HANSON VERB.
May list, 1860. mays BOD
Daily national Democrat., 1860-05-19
One Hundred Dollars the Season.
Fifty Dollars for the Season.
KIMMEL'S MUSEUM.

rs Second street, between B and G sts.
NNTILI be omen DAILY from 10 A. NJ. to 10 P
Wv The public are informed that MIR. KlMMEh
has succeeded after great deal of trouble ard ex
pense, in collecting together great variety OF
CURIOUS ANIMALS, CHOICE SPECIMENS OF
MINERALS, SHELLS, &C,
All natives of California and is constantly adding to
his now extensive and well selected collection.
competent person will be in attendance to impart
any Information to persons visiting this Musecm
ADMISSION ........ -. .'..' ...zO Gus
N. B--MR. KIMMEL will purchase any rare and
curious animals, specimens &c, TO add to his Museum
mh31.tf
Daily national Democrat., 1860-05-19

lMMIdRArIOS TO MINNEsoTA-Large mum
bers Of emigrants are moving into Minnesota
for the purpose of settling in that State.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-05-19
PremlI.llla Hair Ton &.

Warranted to restore Grey Hairs to their origi.
nal color and thin decayed hairs to their youthful
luxuriance ald beauty. Also, to cure, eneetualIy
Scurf and Dandruif Reasons why it should be used
in preferenceto any otner preparation for the hair
Frst-One bottle will restore grey hairs to their
original Color
Second-One half bottle will cure the worst case Of
DandruG.
Thrd-There is no oil in this preparation, and l.
not soil the finest linen.
This is chemical preparation and has been manu-
factured for many years in the Atlantic States and
offered to the public and guaranteed the best Hair
Restorative now in use.
SS- This Hair Tonic was awarded a special jipo-
ma at the State Fair, Marysvile, August.
Manufactured only at the Drug Store of
S. t. WATTS, Marysvlle
And sold bv IT. SPENCE, Nevada.
DR.. W. p FLINT, Forbestown.
nov29-my CLARK GIBSON, Eagleville
Daily national Democrat., 1860-05-19
Extensive and Complete Hotels

e'EIN OOEH PIttV hHUIcIs
In California. Additions and improvements recently
made, make its dimensions and accommodations
vastly greater and more elegant than any Hotel north
of Sacramento
1t is now FOUR STORIES IN HIGHT, and contains
wore than ONE HUNDRED ROOMS, all elegantly
finished Attached to the Hotel is wel-seected
Daily national Democrat., 1860-05-19
NO. 81.
Qaljp QatlOnal Acmotrat.

NJ. LEcoMTr tells the following story Of
Julien when the great leader was giving
orchestral concerts in the Jardin Ture. at
Paris:
! One Of his musicians, who had been fenc.
ing master IN a regiment had dispute with
hln, and sent him q challenge. Julien asked
week 10 prepare for he duel, and his re-
quest was granted. At the end of that
time the encounter took place with swords.
ana he received furious thrust. which ran
him right through the body the hit of the
weapon actually resting upon the wound.
and his antagonist having naturally let 70
his sword. julien rshe upon him, and in
his turn dealt him desperate blow: after
which, having thus revenged himself he
remalned.erect, with a sword sticking out Of
his back Nobody daring to withdraw it,
ne himself had The energy TO pl ok it from
from the wound II had made itself a pas
sage which, wonderful 10 relate. interfered
with none OF the organs essential to life. A
month atterwurd Julien had resumed his
and his primrose gloves, und, pald
ana IN eltglac attitudes, he once muIe pre-
siatd over those concerts to which the fame
oil MS adventure now attracted all Paris
HE COLOR OF THE JAPANEsE-It is rumor.
ed That some Southern man, in the House or
Senate, viii raise the question of coloragainst
these imperial japanese officials, and on the
ground that in recognizing them Oh the same
footing with the representatives. Of white ma
tiOns we establish II precedent which will
open the door to the Ambassador from Havti
and the envoy extraordinary from the King
of Dahomey
At the last meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil of New York the snug sum of $3O, 900
was voted to e dsbursed by fourteen mem.
Oers OF the Aldermen and Councimen, in din
ing and wining the Japanese Embassy.
TIE performance by the Chinese actors at
the Opera House in San Francisco, Tuesday
night, drew large audience The Telegram
says:
The battle of Lung Fat, with its indiscrimi.
nate slaughter, caused many of the ladies to
shudder and avert their heads Finally the
play was terminated 10y the kiing Of the
principal charaeters-but the audience how
ever did not move, and Hop Sing So, the
stage manager, came before the curtain and
! spoke thus; Hi, Yah How do do-Melican
man no shabee Chineemnu phy-fnish-now
-to-morrow nightee play more :" and the
multitude arose and departed
AN Ehglshman, dining in Chinese viii
iage was greatly enjoying savory dish, and
would have expressed his pleasure to the
waiter, who however understood nothing of
English, nor could our friend utter word of
Chinese. The smacking of lips indicated sat.
islaction; and then came the question In
geniously put Pnit ting at the portion of
meat in the dish, and which he supposed to
e duck, the Erglshman. with an inquiring
/ look, said-"Ouck aunck ouack 2" The
waiter, gravely shaking his hea i, as much as
to say, MOI replied: "Bow. WOW, WOW y
IMMIGRATION TO MINNEsoTA-Large num-
oers OF emigrants are moving into Minnesota
for the purpose of settling in that State.