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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.

- E ~ s-.i.a
PASSENGERS for this Road will leave the
ii Alexandria Station in the Orange Train, at
I, A. ~, daily Sundays excepted arrive at a /
exandria at 2, 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 1855. P. M.
~ Eff EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer.
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CANDIDATES

z2t- Cart w. y. PaIcE, will Be svPPorted for
the office u Mayor ot this city, At the election iG
March, BY Jan 3l--dtc7l MANY VOTERS.
z.s- SUPERINTENDENT or As.-lhs
undersigned offers himself for reelection 70 The
Office If Superintendent of Gas. Prom bis eHpe
rience he fseIs confident that he can give full =
tisfaction 70 the public
fcb e-2awres n w. SMITH
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NoRTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY.
Fsf. ysss rsfy
IS; .isss

EaS =. e
EROM BALTIMORE TO CHICAGO in IS
JIG hours, with only two changes OF cars.
TRAINS leave Calvert Station, Baltimore, dat
", (Suudays excepted,) at 7.S0. A. NJ, and D. r.
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 exeepted,) at 7.SO, A NJ,
and 3, p. NJ.
Passengers from Washington and South, buy
tickets only to BALTIMORE, where they can be pro-
cured TO ali points. JOHN Il. RIGNEY,
Assistant Superintendent
baltimore sep l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
NRW STOVE AND TIN STORE,

NO. l4 fdlTIAA DtI0otJ <NI0aSA4-N-'
A CARD.-EN0CH GRiIRES respectfully in
n forms h:s friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES b..
GRIMES and under the firm name OF h. GRIMES
SON. we have resumed at the old stand on FAR
fax street, the STOVE, AND TIN WARE BuSl-
NESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and hope and
expect to conduct the same, as to merit the conf
dence and patronage ofalI who may give US call
We intend to devote our time and attention more
especially to out door work, both in town and
country, such as ,r,,,,,.,,,,l
RO0FLSG. GUTTERLNG and SPOUTiNG,
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 ST0VESis is intended TO Suit the
wants ofevery body. We are determined to please,
both in work done and goods SOLD our expenses
40 smoll and we shall be content with small profits.
asss- Orders from the country, either Tor work
or for goods promptly attended 10. COW
oct l--ly u. dh4MH9 d '90->.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

gr-g- ~ The Citi.ens oJ Aie4qrSriS - respect
fully announce myself A. Z candidate fer Collector
Of Taxes FOR the Southern District, embracing to
First ana Fourth Wards, plodging my best efforts
to give satisfaction, and perform well the dutie,
ian lO-tcs WESLEY AE XXI,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16


THE PUrf ELEcTRIcAL.-The wiseacres
Of the telegraph, after long practice on the
trembling wires, have undertaken musical
criticism. Thus the accomplished Boston
operator, on the night Of the 18th Of Janua
~, informed the New York journals that
Adelina Patti was, at that moment, in the
Barrier of .$egaie, ''electrifying" the Boston
ians-a despatch aromatic Of the shop. We
would suggest the establishment Of i regu
lar operate lines between the two cities
when news like the following may be trans
mitted to an anxious public during the tas
cinating Adelins's next Boston campaign.
BosToS, Monday, o'clock p. m.-The
lovely Adelina has just come on as Amtna
in La Son.adndula. At her utterance Care,
cqmDaqae Z rio, the editor Of our Journal
of Music burst into tears He said be could
not bear the thrilling tenderness OF her Portd
meat0.
8h. 30m.-The youthful Adelina has Civ
en- the Duetto DEL di che ! noStri cori.-
The encore was tempestuous. The editor
Of our MUSICAL Journal said to his nearest
friends ".u0R DieL what schrZupd0' what
con tcacrezd' what cOa5ri1.'
8h. 46m. -Rodolfo has just entered with
two postilions whose jack-boots are admit
ted to be much finer than those worn az the
New York Academy.
On. l0m-The Son mio beRs was exquI-
site. Upon the words perche Condd Z "a,
the fascinating Adelins executed a run IN
Observation-Disclosures, including three hun
dred and twenty-eight broken octsyes IN
Jy,ioso style.
9h. 3Om.-The first act is over. The tri
umph Of the bewitching Adelina Is CO plete.
When she fell into the arms Of Teresa, young
Spoon, Of Bacon street, was seen to leave the
theatre, con agta2aoms.
lOh lOm-Spoon has returned with two
baskets Of flowers and his grandmother's
best brooch.
lob. 25m.-The slumberiag Amtaa has
Just taken her perilous walk. The chorus
gave the "Ah" magnifcendy. The excite
ment was intense.
lOh. 45m.-The exquisite Adelina has
finished Al non giangs in an unsurpassed
leqieyissimo style Spoon completely emp
ties his hower-baskets. When he threw
the brooch, as it fell heavily on the stage, be
was mistaken for an assassin and led away
BY policeman. His cries Of ViUa -4mma,
were effecting in the extreme. BueHa aotte'
-IuHlY Fair
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n + smOOT. ATTORNEY at Law

Ofee. No. IL, South Royat street. Aiernndria "a.
lssy- Practices in Aexaudria, the neighhoring
counties, end Washington city. Prompt returns
made of all money collected.
REFEnEScEs.-Messrs.M McNeal d Jones Balu-
more. Mes,rs. G. & I. Parker 4 Co.. Washington
c;tv Nessrs. Smoot, Thler q Co., Alexandria, Va;
Messrs. Burke / Herbert, Alexandria, Va
NH g--ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

yzI~ III ~ voter, oJ Aieyandria.-A. II.
SKIDMORE, il i candidate for the Office y ~
perintendcut ot Gas, md will be supported Al the
coming election, which takes place On Tuesday.
March 9Th. 1860 LIZ MANY VOTERS.
/
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

T ARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT or
STOVES ever offered in this market, consist
inr of the following COOKING SToN rs, pa
mond Rock, Stewart Stoves; Pennsyiyanian' Lea
der, Charter Oak Nevada, Comet, Western a, pla-
mond, Wiscopap, York Complete ana Nlne ~ slaSes
PARIOR STOIRS.--Fos Cosl-Tho' Aaegre-
uor all sizes; Two Column Radiators, Gas Burners,
Slidings Door, Open Fronts, Keisterboek, Forrest
Crate, Feimour and Latrobe STOVES; Pa parlor
Crates, Globe, Office, and Bar Room STOVES:
Wood Stoves--Self Regulators, Cottage Far,
lors, oven Fasloys, Air Tight, Six-piates ana
Box Stoves; Coal Hods, Fancy, GALVANIZED, ana
Japanned Coal Sives, Coal Shovels, Stove PolhSh,
Sheet Zinc, Sheet Iron, Stove BRICK ana soap
Stone stove Pine. Tin-Ware, Tin Safes, Japanned
Ware. oyster stewers, Chaang Dishes, &c, &c
"A''' il. l. GREGORY,
90, % Nos. lis and l2O. King-street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

aS- 10 THE VOTERS or ALEXANDRIA
- beg leave 70 announce myself candidate tor
re- election 70 the ofire now bold, VIZ; Collector
of Taxes Northern District, Or ID and 80 Wards
Ii il be your pleasure 70 rs-eleet me, you will fe
ceiye the thanks Of your humble servant
feb lO-dtes JOHN "A. FIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
ONPANT,


CAPllAL UHEh oOUtUUU DULLAhDt
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING
The Charter oG thi, Company offers more fayora-
bic advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered il the State, BY insuring
with or without a premium note 1t the applicant
prefer. he can pay the fun amount Of the premium
I'm cash Ur IN eHccting il cash insurance tor tive
years the insured saves one eighth Ut the amount
he would otherwise have 10 pay Ok oy becoming a
member and giving small premium note, the in
surcd save, nearly one-half ot the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when insuring from year 70
year This Is the advantage resulting from the
combination Of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire, on the 18th day u
March 1854 since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons nave insured and become
members Of the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased business during the past year, we feel
grateful! for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for its hattering pros-
poets Of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe, that by prudence, caution, and rigid
system of economy, they viii establish for this
Company reputation Gor cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company IN the Y. States
All differences in settlement ~ losses, may be
determined by three disinercsted arbiuators Of the
County where such loss happened to be mutually
chosen y 'no iuSgEgG mgp ETT6pS ma IHg COMPANY
= - on, -. . olo..
= = y y pIhar,',,, 'ol,,'',, TIN Tbana. 4 HH
=. = . u ct,iI,,- II Gortar
Gbristo,,ber NeaIs Wm WRIGHT
= u ! tirsoo,,,I, n = Testor
Silas Biglow. Ben Il. Male,
W 1, Trr,,or Gcorge y French
!, " - ~ - ~ ~ I.:Lt
Il = '''''>''' oFFTcFRS
: i. =, nj = rr;u rro,or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

laZy- ~ TIE Voters 81 Alexandria - respect
fully present myself a. a candidate for the office
Of Guagcr and Inspector Of Liquor and SolIcl.
YOUR support. GEORGE McCLElSH
feb l3-dtes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16


GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS
A SUPPLY OF GARDEN AND FLO" Ek
n SEEDS lusl receiver ~ 49,
WM A. HART, No. ll2, King -strost,
next ~ aoGr 'dna sas, y Morto ers H'f'n" fab oIs'
,-,,,,,eo>-,,, ,,pCrT,pI prIp sATVT
AMhoSoN huG 1ni-h f-I.1 fiLh 90 -
certain cure LOT foJ H., - To.tS
burns ana 5Galu ns"o = wv ISPT
ana LOT SAFE ~ otiIorshaii "a IIo,,.o
40. ~ hlns y. neA, ,, ~, 49, rb.
~ HlSh " 1lie oo''o" -. -
UIRGINA COAL OIl..-Ths Oh i II 4 light,
begutliu' color aHa POSSESSES nofS 4 ,,t u u
thS hS Cnp OIL For ale Wholesale and retail IN
Jan - PEEL STEVENS.
.,,.--,..-,, ,,,ry,T.ar u,pTl..,.
EM " 4 Ii5G II !, = III,
! ! nov" ~ III ia ,l, ,,ar.b,l, ITo,,sa
ny" i i H. IN h , ,,.f,,er,
W. Wy ,,. II. ,,,s.iLIc ian
-
- EST kEEOsENE ulL.--A il'l supply ~
= hrS' f''e "''''i'' ,1nlTrS 1"IS ETTwiSI.E m
sa!e ~ ~ i, -,
Jan - NIo''''' 49,
nALLI'S CARMINATlEE FOR INFANTS
IL "A fresh supply. iost manufactured, and ior
sale ~ ',n', ,,.nar -, "a KIN. Cf",r%., " !,
iai =
INTHEREAL Kerosene, Aa'e, ana other Vlis'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, sc,
GARDEN SEEDS.

NJ GARDEN
w ARRANTED FRESH AND GENUINE.-ENtra
Early May, Daniel>O' 'Rouke, Early Frame, Large
White Marrowfat, and Blackeyed Marrowfat Peas;
Early York, Large York, Comst9cRs Premium
Flat Dutch, Large French 0xheart and Savoy
CABBAGE: Early Flat Balsam and Early Blood
Turnip Beet; Short Top Long Scarlet, Yellow,
White, and Scarlet Radish; White and Red Solid
Celery: Early Curled Silesian aud other Lettuce;
Large Smooth Round, and Large Red Tomato;
Egg Plant: Satisfy, &c. Just received from Com
stock, Ferre ( Co.. and for sale by
j. Il. PIERPOINT,
feb l72, s. L. cor. King and Wash ST..
A RTICLEs FOR THE TOILET.-Lubin's
"A Extracts, Black Stick Pomade: Honey, Brown
Windsor, Baain's Detersiye, Bann's Giyeerlne,
Palm. Rose Almond and White CASTLE Soaps;
Dentrifces; Coiognes; Lilly White; Toilette Pow
der Meen Fun; Shaving Creams; Ba2in's Com
pound Compho- lee Hair Oils; Bay Rum; Layen-
der Water; Cocoaino; Barry's Tricopherous; Ter
mans Tooth Wash; English Tooth Brushes Mrs.
Aliens Zylobalsamum; Rices Powder; Bachelors
Hair Dye, on hand and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, JR.,
feb 5 Apothecary, -, kiug-street
i ANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS.-We
/ have just received by steamer Q. Z. Alger, .
supply of Landreth's extra Early PEAS. Mar
ket Gardeners wishing supply Of these Peas,
will DO well BY sending tnelr ofosf' early = -
supply = limited y ITsnRyFATrR FAT ~ i son
oc Na. anJ ! Son,h Fairfov,st
J"n - 80. -,
NROUND BLACK PEPPER, AlIspicc, Yeast
VI Powders. Corn Starch, Tapioca, Sago Char
coal Low brown "inuS2r anu Iao,lsy n%I
G"Sti'c NO. o"stol -, ,rI-, III paacb SnI
Lemon, o'ra"oefry, nHsPuIai M nv In S;trata
Pna'e 0uinine' hoi Pnlne, i'ioT -.
SILVER Just received lI'9 III I%'V powr1>n
Jan :. !" ii-i'- 80
kE Engii5n Mustard, oiiEe -, a ~ pi ~"
N@rs"'e' GaSI'ie 7ouP, cL,,.,t,i;r. Wa.L
soap browh ih"sot np"i ~ T-.,,ara,,
pans 10" il""sy "O!J ~. ro"n,ed and gor Iii.
Bar and Barber soap lust receiver a,,I IL
BY = .la-..r. ,LN.l,'' ~ - pl;la.i
:. -. ,,,,,c,,pg,, ,ppcurs,o ~
LECh ~ ~ ~ .,,,,try
- w 'oa'l i, Ecen constant
We nave h,a'o ~ taa ,,bic =. .an ror
supply y M n'"''"' uT%,pz, C0nK 10
Wara ~ mar 4'-' :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

lf5- a CARD-At the suggestion Of many *
nv friends have concluded not To run FOR tho
Sherifalty of Alexandria County, but to run tor
tbe Office of Commissioner VI the Revenue. !
therefore announce myself a. a candidate FOR that
oeFce Iuoy lz-Gote. WM A. HART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
JUST IN SEASON

JUST IN SEASON.
ON HAND, for sale at low prices
~ Oyster Knives, of assorted kinds
Gridirons for broiiing Oysters
Gridirons, for roasting Oysters
Sausage Meat Cutters
pound Cake and Patty Pans
Cake Cutters, ofassorted patterns
pataut Nutmeg Crates, &c, &c. Call at No.
90 K;ny.street. JOHN I. CREIGHTON.
nov 29
NrEGROES WANTED.-We wish to purchass
~ any number of NEGROES, OF both seXee'
for cash All letters addressed to us at this place,
will reeeiyo prompt attention Having bought
.ba establishment, lately occupied by MILAN q
Gr;ysby. West end Duke street, ana having rent
ted Il TO make it one of the most healthy and com
sor,ahe Depot for NEGROES, we VIII receive
.har, an hoard on the usual terms.
aug 3o-eotf PhloE' pltse--
NYFGROEs WANTED.-I wish 70 purchase Sc
y any number of NEGROES, for when 4, ! wiz ~
nov liberal prices. Those wishing TO sell, win "
Pay, 80 call on me before selling, at my ola S'ahu
=. West End, Alexandria, Va. nrry
aug Ia--atf ,@%- -------- :. "-----
TARyIs,s ISLAND GUANo.-A cargo repre-.
| ssntsd to be of superior quality, iandiag ITO"
| Sdr Farmer for sale by CON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
JOHN T. CREIGHTON, Auctioneer'

JOHN 7. CKEIGHTUN, AUCtIUHV0E'
IS KING STREET, ALExANpRIA, NlEelSlA.
Personal attention given TO all business entrus-
ted to his care. Refers to Il. y. Sioiett; 4teNau-
do. Gray. Miller 4 Co., do W. c. Yeaton, esq
do. DO Cor:e Brothers, do; Hiss & Cole, Baltimore
Nd; Dugan Jenkins, do; P. $ Justice GO CO.
Philadelphia, Pa N. L. Hart 4 Co., aai Russell
Erwin 4 Co., New York; Lamson, Goodnow CO..
a. my 2S-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

Esy~ 70 he Voters ~ tha City sad County 81
Aieraadria:-I oGer myself 40 = candidate for The
Office Of Sheriff, the next election, and most res
pectfully solicit yaar votes.
je S-lawte H. l.. MOhhOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
1pPFERsoN TACEY.

PAPER HANGER, VPHOLSTERER, GLIDER,
and House Decorator ~ General.
NTHILST returning his grateful aekhowiease-
w ments to his numerous friends for their very
liberal encouragement during the two years he has
been amongst them, assures them that il will he ms
continued effort 10 serve them with promptness
and at p,odorate charges at his old Stand, No. l49
NoRrH SIDE king STREET, ALEXANDRIA. nh ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, via LEESBURG,
BERRYVILLE, &c.,

5N g ls
A DAILY LINE will commence running as
above, on Monday, the 10th instant, BY way of the
Alexandria, Loudom and Hampshire Railroad,
and Means and Fawsett's mail line of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot at Alexandria, cor
ner of Water and 0ronoeo streets, at 10, A. NJ,
arriving at Winchester at 4, =. NJ.
Leave Winchester at q, A. NJ, arriving at Al
exandria at %, p NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
DINNER AND TEA SETS.

~ DINNER AND TEA SETTS.
II RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETS,
white gold band and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, g., g.,
separate Tor setts.
French Porcelain TEA SETTS, white white and
gold, gilt and decorated.
Engi.h White Granite IEA SETS and PIECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars, 6c.
DO, do. do Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &C.,
in any quantities, wholesale and retail, a. prices
thatcannot fail to please.
9th mo 26 r. ii. MILLER, son 4 GO.
TURNITURE AND BAGGAGE WAGON
4 TIE citizens Of Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that / have m excellent Spring WAGON,
and am prepared to haul FURNITURE ar 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 al which give my PERSONAL
ATTENTION.
Orders may be left at c. Brengle's Confectionery
store, King street, where slate is provided Tor the
purpose sep l6-dlyl W. 4. HICKS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &C.
ALEXANDRIA AGENCY
NORTHERN ASSURANCE CoMP'Y,, LONDON.

HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES,
No. 81 Sonth Third Street, PhiLadelphla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-16

NOTICE TO FARMERS.
FARMERS visiting Alexandria q purchase
IL FARMING IMPLEMENTS, SEED >,
GUANOS, &C., &C., are invited to give us call.
On hand al all times, large and well selected
stock of GOODS, which viii be sold at the lowest
market prices. Every article sold shall be as re-
presented. Orders by mail will receive our prompt
and personal attention.
ADDISON, WALLACE 4 CO.,
fch9 No. %. King street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-15

THE Cow DIsriNPER IN MASSACHUSETTS,
The Commissioner, appointed to examine into
the causes of the qidemic that is now prevailing
among the cattle ID the Bay State, in pursuing
their investigation. found one farmer who had
lost eleven COWS bypneumonia. The lungs Of two
of the animals were found to be diseased. The
progress OF the disease is so insidious, that the
owner stoutly debates that the cow has not been
sick. The whole stick of another young farmer
eighteen head-hd to be sacrificed, compris-
ing very fine animal. In every herd of cattle
visited, the disease vas found. Ten thousand
dollars were appropriated by the Legislature for
the determination othe disease; on Wednesday
last, this sum had ben exhausted, and one hun
dred fresh cases wels reported. The greatest a.
larm naturally prevails throughout, the grazing
country. The malay is as infectious as small
nnx.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-15

ABSENCE OF MIHD.-Talking of absence Of
mind, (said the Rev. Sidney Smith, } the oldest
instance happened to me once in forgetting nv
own name. knocked at door in London and
asked if Mr.. B. was at home.
eyes, sir pray what name shall say 20 "a
/ looked in the mans face astonished-what
name2 Aye, that is the question-what is nv
name9 I believe the man thought me mad, but
it is literally true that during the space of two
or three minutes had no more idea of whom
was than if never had existed. did not know
whether was dissenter or layman; I felt as
dull as Sternhold or Hopkins. At last to my
great relief, it flashed across me that was Sid
ney Smith. / heard also Of clergyman who
went jogging along the road until be came to a
turnpike.
''What is to pay |"
sPay, sir, for wlat9" asked the turnpike man.
"Why, for my horse, to be sure"
''Your horse, sir, what horse9 Here is no
horse, sir"
'sNo horse! God bless mel" said he, sud-
denly looking dow1 between his legs, VI thought
was on horseback"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-15
MIS- SCELLANY
A noble Wife.

A Noble Wife.
Many of our public men have been blessed
with wives and mothers who were ornaments to
their seq, and their quiet and ennobling influence
contributed largely to the subsequent great
ness of their children and husbands. Mr.. Par
ton tells the following story of Gen. jackson .
wife:
When General Jackson was candidate for the
Presidency in 1928, not only did the party op-
posed to him abuse him for his public acts,
which, if unconstitutional or violent, were le-
gitimate subject of reprobation, but they DETAINED
the character of his wife. On one occasion q
newspaper published in Nashville was laid upon
the Generals table. He glanced over it, and
his eyes fell upon an article in which the char
acter of Mrs. Jackson was violently assailed.-
So soon as be had read it he sent for his trusty
ole servant Dunwoodie.
.sSaddle my horse" said he to him in whis-
per, s'and put my holsters on him."
Mrs. Jackson watched him, and though she
heard not word, she thought she saw mischief
in his eyes. The General went out, after few
moments, when she took up the paper and un-
derstood every thing. She ran out to the South
gate Of the yard of the Hermitage, by which the
General would have to pass. She had not been
there more than few seconds before the Gene
raj rode up with the countenance of mailman.
She placed herself before his horse, and cried
out:
80, General, don't go to Nashville Let that
poor editor live" M ~ gstTsa
'sLet me alone |" he replied show came you
to know what | am going for2" sos ~
81 saw it all in his paper after you went out !;
put up your horse and 60 back"
He replied furiously, "But will go--get out
of my way!'
Instead of doing this she grasped his bride
with both hands. .
He cried to her, 81 say, let go my horse; I'll
have his hearts blood-the villain that reviles
my wife shall not live" .sks Es
She grasped the reins but the tighter, and be-
gan to expostulate with him, saying that she
was the one who ought to be angry, but that
she forgaye her prosecutors from the bottom of
her heart and prayed for them-that he should
forgive if he had hoped to be forgiven. At last,
by her reasoning, her entreaties and her tears she
so worked upon her husband that he seemed
Modified to certain extent. She wound up by
saying:
mo General, you shall not take the life of
even my reviler-you dare not do it, for it is
written, Vengeance is msne will repay, saith
the Lord!" ass. 4 4 5ga4z asaa .c's s..
/ The iron-nerved hero gave way before the
earnest pleading OF his beloved wife and replied
II yield to you; but had 1T not been for you
land the words of the Almighty, the wretch
should not have lived an hour"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-15
90 For the Spectator.
To the Physicians of the County.


1t does seem that our Legislature studies 70
add to our burden Of taxation, while she does
nothing to defend US in our privileges, so dearly
paid for. lu (. q ri s...i 6 1lif .sioE aisis
We thought our license tax was high enough
last year; but this Spring we find that we are
taxed still higher. 1t is true that the law gives
us broken stick for our defence, "a presentment)
which often breaks our own heads in its use all
What wish to suggest is that we, each one,.
notify all persons within the bounds of our prac-
tice, that practise any part of our profession,
and especially old women that practice mid
wifery, that we win present them for SO doing,
unless they obtain q physicians license. Great
protection for our heavy taxationl /, for one,
will do it and hope that the physicians of
the county will join with me in an endeayor to
rid ourselves, if not of the burden oftaxation, at
least of the persons who rob us of that which
renders the burden lighter. s44sl 81 e-ais sase So
This is matter, to many physicians, OF more
seriousness than is generally supposed. We are
heavily taxed for the privilege Of practising our
profession, and yet our rights are invaded by
very ignorant pretenders, white and black; and
their name is legion that choose to call them
selves Doctor. Let rs hear from you. sa dssi1
May B, 1860. "a sosq M. d..