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III
rending Of the nation is catastrophe--thc pro.
gress Of which promises nothing 50 assurcdly a
the mutual dissolution OF both the parts: and
the end OF which can produce nothing more Ger
fanny than the total defeat of the ayowed pbinet
o. rs pefpetratioa The firm determination ~
every portion OF The Union ID nasiEtai., IL ribs
within the Onion, under every extremity woull
soon put an end to all necessity for any portion
'oi u 70 elect between terrible means OF doing,
80. y y the holding In reserve DC tilt. idea III
teaaing the hatcn, il j. the weakening Of The
iaea Of our glorious nationality, that gives Wig.
or II not existence to many IDEAS which can -.
cape being traitorous only by denyinr tLat ~
are people or have ahy nationality. N liz
restoration Of that great idea, there il moral
iofec competent TO save tho country bv ordinary
means, even in such crisis as this Or n
'iefe ~ not, there is practical force in ii COM
petent to save the country by arms. Whenever
the law i silent, and arms are the only remedy
~ y horrible TO reflect that the children Of the
~ Noation miSat be obliged to shed each Others
blood How much more horrible TO she'd Il NJ
saeh m inner that oceans OF 1t could never ~
store what We had DESTROYED, while every ,iro.
would he an eternal testimony against our foliy.
For my part, | an not ashamed 10 confess Ill.
uepth OF my love for my whole country. anil thr
mingled sorrow and indignation with which i
witness every attempt 10 weaken amongst the |
people the sense OF what we owe " the mother
q Us az. No people ever did anything glorious.
who did not believe in God, who were not f,ith, !
lal % oaths and who Jill not love their tountry |
" hen reflect on what God has already done for
Y, ana already done BY Us for his own glory and
~ t,.s advancement Of the human race; when |
CONSIDER what our position ana cur Influences
inc nations of the earth must DO when
V become = hundred millions; when try Is
appreciate the necessity Of just such power On
artn, and the majesty Of III beneGcient ana II.
exercise my very heart throbs with
empowering Joy and exultation that s,,sh : a.
iay y reserved for my people, that such refuge
~ INHERITANCE y kept In store for man. thank
" uod continually that the dust Of INV anccs-
ors minglcs with this soil; that the hands Of nv |
inbred have lAbored on these Sublime monu. \
aesltss that the yalor Of my iricnds was . part
the cost by which al has been secured:
nj that the lot Of the inheritance oil my nosscr.
y appertain 70 such 4 land and such ! pco-
~. ator - 6oSth, takcn in is widest ssnse.
fod has cast my lot there, and have been loy..
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wise, none for allowing herself to be forced into
position fatal to her. by the fanaticsin Of 4
portion of the people of the North, and the pas
sions Of portion Of the South. OF tile fifteen
slave States tif Delaware can properly be so con
sidcredl the eleven which lie further South than
kentucky, have, as members of the Federal
Union, Q thousand times less cause Of complaint
than she has and will not encounter the thous-
anth part Of her peril if the Union is dissolved.
II i Maryland, Virginia, kentucky and Missouri
that have borne all the loss and annoyance, and
are Y bear all the impending peril Ii is to these
tour states, therefore, that the decision of the
national aspects of these impending perils en-
piiatlcally appcrtains, SO far as that decision an
pertains to the slave States at ALL And every
wise and every generous impulse ought ID pronpt
the people Of the other eleven States to forbear
whatever course Of action Is disapproved by these
four border States. And these four great States
are bound by the highest considerations both of
patriotism and of interest, to throw their united
weight against all sudden, rash, and unconstitu-
tIonal action on the part Of the slave States, and
1t the worst comes, 10 secure for themselves no.
siton compatible at once with their honor. their
freedom, and theis safety.l In like manner. the
border free States, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa, ought to re,nen
boF that their borders are as much exposed A.
ours, and that mnltitndes Of considerations he
sides mineral force, enter into all welfare, and.
above all II border war, So that on them. with
reference "a the numerous free States behind
them, rest the duty and the right OF deciding the
national aspect Of the subject Of slavery, On the
free side Of the line. inst It rests with the Dor
der slave States on the other hide. Il NAV be
asserted that posterity will hold these
~ Dos0eF free States and these four border slave
! sates responsible for the fate of this nation ID
!h% present crisis And they win deserve Ii |
lasting contempt, Il, with their central position
across the Republic, and their irresistible force
'hey permit the country TO- bsI ruined and iis. |
yraeed, and themselves thrown into ! position N |
Endless mutual hostility along common fro,,ticr
. ntteen '9nndred miles, And for what reason |
And for whose beneGtY s7s5 q -
by what blindness and BY what violence az
Ion.cai Pastles, by what incompetence Of pub
'olnsfy Aas bssa bsoushs % ths yelRs u pahi;s M
'iosencc, upon topic which has been fh.nili III
every one since the first settlement Of this con.
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &C.
GARDEN SEEDS.

IN GAhDtN
w ARRANTED FRESH AND GESUINE.-ENtra
Early Nav, Daniel ORouke, Early Frame, Large
White Marrowfat, and Blackeyed MaTowfat Peas;
Early York, Large York, Comstock's Premium
Flat Dutch, Large French OXheart and Savoy
Cabbage; Early Flat Basam and Early Blood
Turnip Beet: Short Top Long Scarlet, Yellow,
White, and Scarlet Radish; White and Red Solid
Celery; Early Cured Slesian and other Lettuce;
Large Smooth Round, and Large Red Tomato;
Egg Plant; Satisfy, &c. Just received from Com
stock, Ferre i Co., and for sale by
J. r. PIERPOINT,
feb III, S. E. cor. King and Wash. sts.
4 RTICLES FOR TIE TOILET. Lubin's
n Extracts, Black Stick Pomade; Honey, Brown
Windsor Bazin'S, DctcrsiNe Ba2ins Glyccrlne,
Palm. Rose. Almond and White CASTLE Soaps
Deatrifces; Colognes: Lilly White Toilette Pow
der: Mcen Fun: Shaving Creams Bazin's Com
pound Compton Zee; Hair Oils; Bay Rum: LaYcn-
der Water; Cocoame; Danys rricopherous; Ecr-
mans Tooth Wash; English Tooth Brushes; Mrs
Allen Zyobalsamum: Rice's Powder; Bachelor i
Hair Dye, on hand and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, JR.,
feb s Apothecary, ~, King street
I ANDRETHs EXTRA EARLY pEAS.-We
1 4 have lust received by steamer 4. y. Alger, a
supply of Landrcth's extra Early PEAS. Mar
ket Gardeners wishing a supply Of these Peas
will 10 well by sending their orders early, n the
supply i limited. For sale By
J. LEADBEATER son,
jim % Nos and South Fairfax "a.
ROUND BLACK PEPPER Allspcc, Yeast
w Powders Corn Starch, Tapioca, Sage, Char
coal, Lows Brown Windsor and Honey Soap,
CASTLE do, Castor oil, Gclatne, Extracts Vanilla,
Lemon, Strawberry Raspberry and Peach Sui
phatc Quiniue. Morphine, Blue Mass and Nitrate
40 Il ~, l.,.
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GEORGE SIGGERS,

BUUk-BIN DEN IND I IT III - = I@I+tN
NJ. u Prince Street, oppo,itc Me Co.cus CNce,
ALEXANDRIA, ~.
MUSIC, Magazines, and old Books bound IN
AA any style. also RULE. and make to order,
any description Of BLANK BOOKS, which viii
warrant to be made Of the best paper and materials,
and bound in the strongest manner. Bank Officers,
Bankers, Merchants, Clerks OF Courts Hotel Keep
ers, Insurance Companies. and All who want Blank
Books are respectfully invited 70 give me a call
~ >
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NAVIGATION RESUMED.

IT, The steamer THOMAS COLLi kR
- has resumed her trips between Alex
andria and Washington. Leaving Alexandria at
s, 10, 12, 9, aud o'clock-Washington at y, IL,
!, s5 and o'clock.
The OMNIBUSES will run regularly, leaving
the Avenue as fellows --S4 Si, l01, 103, 12i, Ia
q, 81. Al. Al, connecting with the Boat.
;an23 SAM'L. BAKER. Capt.
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.

ia Ssa gFSy sz5ssss
& - IL:
PASSENGERS for lhis Road will leave the
Alexandria Station in the Orange Train, at
Z, A. NJ, daily Sundays excepted,) arrive at Al
exandria at2 p. NJ. Through tickets by this route
to Middleburg and Winchester.
The Trains leave Mount Jackson daily (Sun-
days excepted,) at 1880, A. NJ, and arrive at AL
exandria at l: SO. ?. NJ.
v6-ts EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer
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NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY.
IN 80 fasT
~ t.;,-.

T1ROM BALTIMORE TO CHICAGO in 80
I hours, with only two changes OF ears.
TRAINS lsave Calvert Station, Baltimore, dai-
ly, (Sundays excepted at 7.31, A. NJ, and 8, P.
NJ, for Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati
and st. Louis
For Elmira. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canandai-
qua, Rochester, and all parts OF Canada, trains
leave daily, Sundays exeepsed,) at $50, a NJ,
and 3, p. M.
Passengers from Washington and South, buy
tickets only to Baltimore, where they can be pro-
cured 10 all points. JOHN /. RldNEi'
Assistant Superintendent.
Baltimore sep l2-tf
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Io9Y r. CREIGHTON, Auctionoer.

IS KING STREET, ALIEN NaNpRiA' VIRGINIA
Personal attention given to all business entrus
ted to his care. Refers to X. q. Violet, Aexan-
aria. Va Lewis Mckenzie, do; Brent kinzer
do; Gray, Miller 4 Co., do; W. c. YeatCn, esq
do. Corse Brothers, do; Hiss Il Cole, Baltimore
Nd. Duean L jenkins, do; 2. 5. Justice Co.,
Philadelphia. Pa; n L. Hart Co.. do; Russell
Erwin L Co., New York; Lamson, doodnow Co..
do my 2S-ly
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FALL AND WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
"a % W
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY

ADAMS EXPRESS CUMPAN1
INVITE tho attention of the public to the facili-
L ties afforded by this Company, for tho quick and
safe conveyance of Specie, Bank Notes, valuable
packages, heavy and bulky freight, &C.
EXPRESSES for the East, to Baltimore, Pha-
dslphia, New York, Boston, Providence, Hartford,
&C., leave our office daily, at IL o'clock, A. NJ
EXPRESSES for the South. 70 Richmond, Fred
ericksburg, Petersburg, Lynchburg, and for points
in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama. and Tennessee leave daily, at II !, A. NJ
Our EXPRESSES are always accompanied by
careful and trustworthy messengers, and the public
can rely upon all business entrusted to US beng
done with safety, punctuality, and despatch.
RArEs-From Baltimore, 81 cents per lOV lbs
from philadelphia, 81; from New York, s l,1V.
5zss- No packages Of goods taken by weight un-
loss weighing over 200 lbs.
ian 20--tf K. W. FALLS, AGENT.
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T ARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF
Ii STOVES ever offered in this market, consist
ing of the following COOKING STOVES, Dia-
mond Rock, Stewart Stoves; Pennsy ylyanian, Lea
der Charter Oak, Nevada, Comet, Western D'a-
mond, Wisconsin. York Complete and Nine Plates.
PARLOR STOVES-For Coal--The Macgre-
cor. ALI sizes: Two Column Radiators, Gas Burners,
Slidings Door, Open Fronts, kesterbock, Forrest
Crate, Feimour and Latrobe STOVES; Parlor
Crates, Globe, Office, and Bar Room STOVES.
Wood Stoves-Self Regulators Cottage Par
lors, Oven Parlors. Air Tight Sixplates, and
Box Stoves; Coal Hods, Fancy, Galvanized. and
Japanned Coal Sives, Coal Shoyels, Stove Polish,
Sheet Zinc, Sheet Iron, Stove Brick, and Soap
Stone, Stove Pipe, Tin-Ware, Tin Safes, Japanned
Ware. OYSTER Stewers, Chaing Dishes &C., &c.
IL. l. GREGORY,
sen % Nos us and l20, King street.
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NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE,
No Ii PnirfaY SfraRt Alexandria. Va


A CARD.-EN0CH GRI.HES respectfully in
N forms his friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES 4.
GRIMES and under the firm name of Il. GRIMES
4 son, we have resumed at the old stand on FAR
fax street, the STOVE, AND TIN WARE BUSl-
NESS IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES, and hope and
expect to conduct the same, as to merit the conf
dsnce and patronage fall who may give us call
We intend to devote our time and attention more
especially to out door work, both III town AMI
country, such as .......
RO0FING. GLyTTERING and SPOUTING,
And MI kinds of Stove and Furnace Work, and
Jobs that require skill and experience
All Jobsing and Repairing attended to IN person.
Our Stock of ST0VESi is intended to suit the
wants of every body. We are determined to please,
both in work done and goods sold Our expenses
are small and we shall be content with small profits.
ns- Orders from the country, either for work
or for goods promptly attended to.
oct l--ly T.. uhlMES HoN.
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7. EDWARD CHASE, NJ. D.

DENTAL SURGEON, Corner cf Wa-hi"gto"
~ and King streets, Alerondria, I".
MG- Entrance on Washington street. Office
hours from o'clock 4. NJ, to 7. NJ
ia f-dH
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DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, via LEEsBURG,
BERRYyILLE, &C.,

EA CO M
A DAILY LINE will commence running US
above. on Monday, the 10th instant, By way OF the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
and Mean and Fawsett's mail line of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot at Alexandria, cor
uer of Water and 0ronoao streets, at 10 "A. NJ,
arriving at Winchester at l. !. ~
Leave Winchester at 81, 4. NJ, arriving at Al
~ 81 = III
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"WHAT DoEs liz Do FOR LIyNG2"
What does that young man do for lTlngI
is the common inquiry as some topplsh,
well-dressed individual passes by. Nothing
at all !" Is the frequent reply. But what
supports him in his extravaganza? None
can tell-Dut contemporary, who exercises
the privilege ot guessing, ventures the follow
Ing explanation: That young man that
dresses in broadcloth, carries a cane, and IS
81 extremely polite to all his acquaintance.
especially the ladies-is the son u man
in moderate circumstances, who finds X
difficult to sustain himself witha moderate
income. His son wishes 70 be q gentleman.
and lives without labor. The father N hls
folly refuses to put him t. q trade, or send
him to work on a farm, hoping that some
thing may turn up by and By, when business
will be better, for his son 70 obtain good
living without work. lie IS now obliged ~
dispense with the luXuries 81 lite-perhaps
with some olits cumlurts-fUr his son t. keep
up appearances and get into good society, As
that kind of company i termed where young
men have nothing 10 do but to dress uccJr-
ding tu the latest fashions lie isquite lndc-
,ndent, and uses language to hIs seniors
that might lie considered unc0urteOus in
King lie faces all classes and conditions
without i blush, and dares look with con
tempt On the honest apprentice whose gener-
Gus soul would outweigh thousand rs hight
as his own The companions be chooses are
like himself, putted up with vanity, swelling
with Importance and who make preteuce
Of doing something by occasionally visiting
lawyers Office to read page " two 3! Black
flI4 a3l cfy y19h - yIHtH moods WIFI
prophetic vision ;o see. lit Is lis plain ID,
the way to market" A. III. Franklin would
say, that he Will turn ont q low despiScd and
miserable tool Perhaps the Peutentiary
will bring him up perhaps the gaIiows
Bot III he escapes, these, Il will be - hang
like an incubus ou those oi his friends who
lor PHYS sake, have not the heart 70 send him
where he deserves Richmoad Wig.
ns~ 10 TIE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
- beg leave to announce myself candidate iof
re election to tie Office | now hold, viz Collector
of Taxes, Northern District, or "a and 81 Wards
Ii il bo your pleasure 10 re.elect me, you VIII
csiye the thanks of your humble servant
feb lU-dtc JOHN a. FIELD
o~SUPERINTENDENT or GAs.-Ihg
undersigned offers himself for recollection \, ths
office ii Superintendent of Gas. From bis eLpe
ricnce IL fses confident that lie can give iu
q I'd g. q 2awte Tw. SMITH
L3 You, gotpr.gr 4i.,ud,,u.-I auuoaug.
myself a. candidate for X election Il The Office
III Collector og Taxes for tho Southern District
the First ant Fourth wards, and pledge myself
ii elected, to az everything in my power to give
satisfaction hope by strict attention anu tho
manner III which / have discharged the duties II
the Office the past year, 10 have secured " me tho
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BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
Fouxppp 1852 CHARTERED 1854.
LOCATED
CORNER or BALTIMORE AND CHARLES STS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Largest and most Elegantly faratShed COM
mercial College IN the United States
EVERY YOUNG MAN should write imneal-
ately for Of those large and beautifully orna-
mented Circulars, representing the exterior and IN
terror Wow of the
BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGES.
Psnmanship, &c. which will be sent by return mail
free of charge, with Catalogue containing list Of
Students terms of Tuition, opinions of the Press
on our new system Of Book Keeping, etc.
z. K. L0SIER, Principal-Lecturero on tho Science
Of Accounts, Business, Customs, DC.
j. M. PHILLIPS, Professor of Book keeping and
Commercial Calculations.
II. Fl. DAVIES, Associate Prof. of Book Keeping
N. C. JOHNSON, Professor Of Penmanship.
s. 7. WILLIAMS, Esq, Mercantile Law.
Rsv. z. Y. REESE, ID. D., Commercial kthios
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John P. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Vanssnt
Hon. Thomas Swami, WIN. II. keighier, esq,
Jacob Trust, esq.,, VIM. Knabe, esq.
The time usually required to complete the iuii
Course, from TO IL weeks.
A DIPLOMA is awarded to all Graduates.
Large Circulars and Catalogues, stating terms,
&e., sent by mail free Of charge Address
feb I4-wly E. h. L0SIER, Baltimore, Nd.
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RuSINESS CARDS.
J. d. CORSE. NJ. D. CoRSE.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
CoRSE BROT IL ERS,

CoRSE BROTHERS,
No. 90 Exchange Block
WE will make Collections 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 Exchange, Time Bis, Promis-
so,.y Notes, Uncurrent Nancy, Coin, Gc
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed to Depositors.
varied experience of many years IN this buSi-
ness enables TO offer services with confidence
to the public. feb l9-6
j. w. BURKE ARTHUR HERBERT.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office of
BURKE HERBERT,
Corner ofPriHce and FGiytdr streets
NETE will make Collections all accessible
w points in the United States. and hold pro-
eeeds subject to Check, remit promptly 70 any
designated point.
We will deal in Erchanyc, Time BILE, Proo,is-
sorry Notes, Une"reat Hoaey, Coia, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. jan 1T
DAVID FUNsTEN,
A TT0KNEY Ar Ia ",
NTILL practice in the several Courts in the
w District of Columbia, and ia the Circuit
Court of Alexandria.
OFFICE, No. 80, Louisiana avenue, near the City
Ildll, W hdSHiHElpH
Residence, Alexandria, Va. oct 27-ti
DR.. HAROLD sN0WDEN
OFFERS his Professional Services . the citi-
W zens OF Alexandria and vicinity. Office 10.
4, North Pitt street nov 22--tf
GREEN'S MANSION HOUSE,
CORNER or CAMERON AND FAIRFAX SITS.
UHIS well-known and POPULAR HOTEL
/ having undergone Il THORGCGH Removal
TION and REFURNfSHING, is now open, with
everything complete, for the convenience and &C
commodation of B0ARDERS and TRAVELLERS.
Gis- The Proprietor has secured the services Of
GEORGE j.. STEWART and SAMUEL (.
GREGORY, under whose joint management no
pains will be spared TO sustain the reputation q
the HOUSE as a FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN
every respect. JAMES GREEN
Alexandria February ], lS59-dH
M. ELDRIDGE CO..
GENERAL NNISSION MERCHANTS.
AND AGENTS FOR BOSTON PACKETS,
NJ. ELpRIpGE No. & South Whurres,
+. A. REED. aug 3O--tf dirca"drjo, ".
ISAAC PAUL,
Formerly of Winchester, Virginia,
F6rwardiRg and Commission Merchant,
And dealer in
GROCERIES, SALT, PLASTER, GUANO, hc.,
Corner of Union and Queen streets,
On tie Railroad, Alerandria, "a.
jy l9-f
MARSHALL CO.,
Grocers, Commission and Fo,,cording Merchants
At the old stand Of Marshall Ward.
No. IL, King-street, Alexandria Virginia.
oct 3
PENNYBACKER PERRY BROTHERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND CASH DEALERS IN
GROCERIES, SALT, PLASTER, @c.
J. S. Pennybacker ALEIAEDRII, VA.
William Perry,
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~ DINNER AND TEA SETTs.
II RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETS,
white gold band, and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &C., Ic.,
separate, Tor sets.
French Porcelain TEA SETTS, white white and
gold. gilt and decorated.
Ea.lish White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES,
separate
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths Slop Jars ~.
Dy. do do. Pitchers, Mugs, &c., &c.,
III any quantities, wholesale and retail, At prices
atcaunot fail IL please"
9th mo 26 X. H. MILLER, son 90.
T3URNITURE AND BAGGAGE WAGON
The citizen. III Alexandria and vicinity,
informed that / have an excellent SPRING WAGON,
and am prepared t. haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
Is any part of the city, to Washington or short
distances ii the country Particular attention Civ
en- to moving the Furniture Of families changing
their residences, t. all which give my PERSONAL
ATTENTION.
orders may be left At z, Brengle's Confectionery
store, King street where slate ], provided for the
purpose. Tsep l6-dlyl W. a. HICKS.
OHOPPING AXES-Just received supply Of
u first quality Chopping Axes, from 3! 70 n,
Tor sale by the box Or siugly.
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THOMA s S. il ME $ y n,
MACHINIsT and
IRON F0U n u l. K,

JoTN5I OF IsUJ ~ II. W-InOo st1VVESl
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
is prepared to execute orders for STATIONERY
STEAM ESGixEs, BOILERS. Mill Gearing, Shaft
ing, Pulleys and Hangers, Tobacco Screws, Pumps,
Fans, Slide ana Hand Lathcs, Drill Presses, Wrought
or Cast Railing, Columns and Girdors, Gas ~ Water
Pipe, aud Machinery Of every description. Supe.
rior CASTINGS made to order at short notice and
n, reasnpohIe terms AZ i--entf
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NO. 36.
MISCELLANEOUS READING

HASTINGS OF (WEAK) PUNCH.
srANzAs TO a RESPECTABLE CONVICT
Go TO penal seryitude,
Faithless friend, rogue, 5coundrel thief,
Go, aud DER thy future brood,
With uupitied shame and grief.
Now, thou base dishonest knayc,
Cheat Of men who trusted thee,
Ten years long thou art slave,
Smooth responsibility!
Pick thy oakum, wheel thy load,
Puff and blow, and sigh and groan,
Thou whom conscience ne'er could goad.
Pain Of sense wilt now bemoan.
Rascal, would that all thy kind
Could thy core aiflictiou view,
Warning swindlers, base Of mind,
Whata villain may come 70.
Toiling il IA couyicts dress,
Lashed to work, il labor tire,
Fear the sight Of thy distross,
II their bosoms might inspire;
a. Guy that frights the crows,
Fellow backguards thou would'st scare.
All thy use IS, pangs and woes,
For examples sake, u bear.