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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06
MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.
hnhEg, EXPRESS COMPANY

ADAha GoF hhSo 0OIAEssS.
INVITE the attention OF the public TO the taclll-
4 ties afforded by This Company, for the quick and
safe conveyance Of Specie Bark Notes, valuable
packages, heavy and bulky freight &c.
EXPRESSES for the East, to Baltimore, Fhlla-
dclphia, New York, Boston, Providence, Hartford,
&C., close at our Office daily, at o'clock, T.; NJ.
EXPRESSES for the South, to Richmond, Fred
sricksburg, Petersburg and for points IN North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, close at
our oiEce daily at o'clock, P. N.
EXPRESSES for Lynchburg, Bristol, Knoxville
Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans
and intermediate points, (via Orange and AleSan-
dria Railroad. close at or Office at $50, A NJ
and 30. P. NJ, daily.
Our EXPRESSES are always accompanied by
careful and trustworthy messengers, and the Punlc
can relv upon all business entrusted 10 US being
done with safety, punctuality, and despatch.
KbTgs.-From Baltimore, 80 cents per l00 iDs.;
from Philadelphia, 81; from New York $i'2o.
rs No packages Of goods taken by welgnt' un-
less Weighing over 2n9 ibs
my S--tf =. y. EahLo, AseHI.
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OLD MoREH0UsE BITTERs.

ULD IMUREHUUSE BITIERS. -
Recommended by the first physicians rs the
best remedy known for Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Debility. and all Nervous Diseases. As bever-
age, ii is pure, wholesome, and delicious to the
taste. Sold by Ill Druggists.
aa WM. B. MOREH0UsE i CO.,
~ Proprietors, 3. & Exchange Place,
@E - Jersey City, N. J.
~ Jersey CITY N r oct 30-d3m I. .araFE
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u.xensria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser.
PUBLISHED DAILY BY -... -.-s4
EDGAR sN0WDEN & SONS, @.
:, Eioht Dollars por anuum, payable half yearly.
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SETTING MA CHIMES. .,.... j.
LESTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY,

.
LESTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, j
HMOND, a.
zNNE OF THE BEST SHUTTLE or LOCK.
~ STITCH SEWING MACHINES ever offered
To the p1blc. This Machine is manufactured at
Richmond, Va. and il the only one manufactured
ON Southern soil. For sale by
PERRY BROS, Agents, Alexandria, Va. =
sep I--entf N@g a-G- st3} 80
TOR aSALE.-The Catawisa, or Eycrbearns
Il RASPBERRY, now ip' full fruit; also, the
true RED ANTW ERP RASPBERRY; tine
PLANTS CT the following kind Of. GRAPE
VINES, Catswba, Isabella, Rehc*ss Concord,
Diana, Black Hamburg, Sc. H. c.....za
SHADE TREES, WEEPING WILLOWS,
HARDY OVERLOOKING r O S Els, a. the
Garden; on Washington street, opposite the Cot
ton Factory. JOHN .. HtGHEs,
oct 17-dtf Nursery1nan and Florist
A NTHRACITE C GA L.--Now discharging
IA. from schr. Sarah Mills, cargo Of WHITE
ASH BROKEN, and RED ASH EGG COAL,
for sale by ,Af 59 flafstl 5saD B. SMITH, s4E
7. oct 90 g:i:,.ys I es I'll az UEjoR Wharf.
"A PPLES,-laO bbls. Eastern Apples,t for sale
~ by spoV t5l ]. n HARPER 4 GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
callatmy MANuFAcToEY, No. III KING STREET,
aurwEES WASHINGTON AND ST. ASAPE STREETS,
and examine nv large and handsome assortment
of SAnDLERY GOODS, as | do not lItelid to ho
surpassed Ia Lny line Of business by any other city,
T have on ha,,d. sad an daily manufacturing; as
fine and superior IN asscFtrseni as can oe lounu II
any of the Northern cities. NJ stovh comprises
as great Il variety as can be lounG - dS o.Ne'
houso, consisting Of HARAEo9 ol oil E't'o'' 'ron
the fns quilt work down to the Gray, calt, anu
nlouyb Harness: TRUNKS Of every Kind, hne
Sole Leather, Steel Spring iron Franc Ladies
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes, and a!t Itaer k'nus
down 10 the common Packing Trunks; Haa04ss,
Brides, Martingills, Whips. &C., as fine as Tho
finest; Buffalo and Fancy Robes, Driving Gloves,
Horse Covers, Carpet Bags, Valices, &C., &c, OF
all kinds Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, solicit continuance OF the same
and pledge myself to spare pains to give satls-
faction All goods warranted to be RS represented.
oct 31-tf WM. F. PADGETT.
NEGRoEs WANTED.-We wish to purchase
IN any number ef NEGROES, OF botn seHee'
for cash All letters addressed to u.s. at TINS pace
will receive prompt attention. Having bought
the establishment, lately occupied ny MILAN d
Grigsby, West end Duke street, and having rent
ted it to make it one of the most healthy and COM
Portable Depot for NEGROES, we will receive
them on board en- the usual terms.
'D an. so-Nsotf II PRICE l. COOK.
ATESRoEs WANTED.-I wish to purchase
IN ,any number of NEGROES, for which will
nav liberal prices Those wishing to CELL, will do
well to call on me before selling, at my old stand,
at West End, Alexandria, Va: ,,,,-
suy 1s-dtf JOSEPH bhplN,
| 0ANDTBs, CAKES, and CONFECTIONERY
: of all kinds constantly on hand, and also
made to order, ut Z. eGhAf En- -
!, ! way "a tf = No g. North Fairfax straet
t E0tLARKE. COUNTY BONDS, for sale by
IN 90. 39--dtf BRENT & h1aAhh.
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FOR BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC EIVER
LANDINGS.
RECOMMENDATION.

INCREASED ACC0MMODATlON.
,s-5se THE "DIAM0ND STATE" Capt
sS,si:lstsSs q acob kerwiu, will leave AleSandrls,
Oh Saturday, ut o'clock, ?. NJ, and returning,
will leave Baltimore. on Wednesday, at 3 O'Clock,
PM, or earlier, il loaded, and al surplus freight
will be taken by the ST. Nicholas ~,-s, s~.
.C~xa The "ST. NICHOLAS" Captain
rss:.isasSamuel Guy, viii leave Washing gton
at 8 O'clock, and Alexandria at o'clock, A. M,
on Saturday morning. and returning, will leave
Baltimore on Wednesday at o'clock, P. NJ, and
slI call at the following landings to land and
receive passengers and freight:-Point Lookout,
2ords Broom's, aud Coad's Wharves, Piney
Point, Stones Wharf, ChaPpell Point Pope's
Crssk, AMI all the established upper landings on
the Maryland Shore, and White Point, Matthias
Poat. aud Bqyd's ! ole, on the Virniga Shore.
ja20 WHEAT s. BRO, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

y. Il. BLACKL0Ck - "'' D"'''
Blackjack, DENT & CO.,
GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS,
DEALERS IN o.: .......
FOREIGN 1ED DOMESTIC
LIQUORS, WINES, SHGARS, Nc,
FEERy SLIP, ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
ie 20-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

Z HATS AND CAPS!
= Ohm ARNOLD has just received from New
York sample stock Of
THE FALL STYLES,
Embracing every variety of FRENCH FELT
NOLESkLN, and CASHMERE HATS. Also,
a complete assortment Of ...-.
CHILDREN'S FANCY HATS and CAPS.
BIN. IN receipt Of our NEW FASHIONS, we
are p-ipared tr ill al orders for SILK HATS.
A call is solicited to examine the NEW STYLES.
RS" Phoenix Hall Hat and Gap Store,
nur Oft
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n n 2 Y HT,FV

C.C. BRADLEY,
CABINET, CHAIR SOFA MANUFACTURER
Corner Of King d Alfred sts., Atc.canarfa' Va
uAs constantly on hand, and offers to the e, pub
/ I lie, an excellent assortment Of Cabinet ware,
Sofas, and Chairs of every variety, and on the low
est terms which, for durability and finish, cannot
he su,nassed. uh 4-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

LAGER BEER BREWERY,
Wet End, king street, Alera"dri", Virginia.
JOHN KLEIN, PROPRIETOR.
TTAVING made the most approved and moderh
4 4 improvements for the successful manufacture
OF a pure LAGER BEER, persons ordering IRON
me can rely upon getting the best article. oroers
solicited and promptly attended to. Address as
above pov 27-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

90 S e
DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, (Sand"ys ereePtedl
Via Fairs Ckurch, Ticnna, Fair,ar c. H., Huntsr's
JfiH Thornton. Hern9on, G"iy"rd, FormreH,
LEESBURG, Hamilton, Pnrce!l*riHc, Snichs's-
vile Costlsmnn's Ferry, and Bsrryrilts, bg the
Aierandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
and Neans d, Fo,cce:t's tirst class -HniI Cooe6ss
On and after Monday, 2lst inst will leave the
Depot at Alexandria, at s, A.. ID, and arrive 1t
Winchester at 5, P. NJ.
Leave Winchester at >, "A. NJ, and Leesburg
H. A. NJ, arriving al Alexandria Z, +. NJ" III
t;mn for immediate connexion with Washington
and Baltimore.
-FARE:-
To and from Winchester, 1926; Berryvil!c 81;
Leesbure, Sl5G. intermediate points in proper
t;on. = - W. BLYTHE,
nv l7-dtf ".> General Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

NABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC-
" TORY, No. l3O King street, Alexandria, Va
Having lately fitted up one Of the handsomest
and most spacious Wareroo1ns in the city, for the
FURNITURE BUSINESS, I respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock Of FURkl-
TURE, which I am constantly Increasing: Per
sons visiting our city will find it TO their adyan-
tage to give me call, as the range Of my GOODS,
in respect to quality and psce, is such as to .over
the wants and views of all. Ny stock com risos
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking, Cane ana Wood Seat
Sitting Chairs, Sideboards, Dressing Bureaus,
marble top and plain,) Marble Top and Plain
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa, Card, Book, and
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, Bedsteads of all pat
terns. such as High, Fielding, French, Low-Post,
Trundls Bedstcads, several patterns Of Cottage
Bedstends; Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Looking Glas-
ses, and large number Of other articles embraced
in the buSiness. .....-.-. .y -. '.'..
zzzy- Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses, &C.,
constantly on hand.
oct 2--tf JAMES II. DEVAUGHN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

HOAL.-White and Red Ash Anthracite and
J Cumberland GOALS on hand, and being con.
SANITY received, For sale By cargo carload or
nglc ton. Apply 10 d. Is. SMll II.
Nas7- Orders may be left ut Potomac Insurance.
soflce or nv Office, ON the Wharf, between Came
ron and Queen streets. oets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06
THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER g. 1860
BUSINESS CARDS.

J. D. CoRSE. . D ~ 10 -
~ CORSE BROTH ERS,
No. SO Exchange Block.
WYE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
cceds subject to Check, or remit promptly to any
designated point mn, ~.
We will deal i'll Exchange, Time Bills, Prom1S-
sory Notes. Uncurrent Money, Coin, &C.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on taVor-.
able terms. Interest allowed to Depositors.
A varied experience Of many years ir this busl-
ness enables US to offer our services with confidence
"a tbo nyb1ir feb 19--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06
HATS, CAPS. D0NNETs, &c.
FURSi FURS!! FURS j!
Holm ~ EV Ms

FURSI FUKS!! FURS 7.
JOHN +. Ey ANS,
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies that he
Il has the largest collection Of FURs ever Of
fcrcd for sale in this market, viz Sable Mink,
Stone Martin, Fitch, Siberian Squirrel, Water
Mink Rock Martin, French Sable, &c; Ermine
and Swansdown Trimmings. All OF the above
will be sold wholesale and retail at reduced prices.
FURS made and repaired at the shortest notice
The Ladies arc invited to call and examine my
stock of Furs. oct 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06
!. HALLoTYpEs! HALL0TYPEs!! !
THE LATEST AND GREATEST INVENTION
THE A RTI

.11HE undersigned having bought the patent
right for this city, offers, these PICTURES
to the public, and calls upon everybody who want
PERFECT GEMS OF L1KEHESSES
oil Paintings, tostry;4.l .liaI g.gi, .,sss.sj H
~ H 4 l. I OTYP f.
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ADJUSTMENTS.


l@g LIBER T'Y IA A Z L!
Positively tne Last Three Nights J!
DECEMBER 9Th. $780,. g. &
l., ,l.IE SANDERSON'SI SSH t:at}
Magnificent Moving Illustration of the
II e S 81 4 n W 4 Il!
With unparalleled GIGANTIC EFFECTS, initiating to
nature, Yombardments, CONGREGATIONS, Seiges,
Battles, Storms, Charges, Moonlight Views by.
Sea and Land, Beautiful Illumnations, with the
FALL OF, SEBASTOPOL!
ne Admission 25 cents. Children accompa-
MED By Parents or Guardians, 5 cents
Doors open Illustrations move at II.
MATINEE on Saturday Afternoon, at p.
M. .s 4. .;tr.;.. F1al dec 6-3t
r IBERTY HALL!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

SH1RIMMINGs AND, B.UTIOS,,sr-777Ansther
# supply Of Trimmings and. Buttcas, Of AL the.
latest styles, just recsiysd u ss ~
lov 1s O, Q. BERRY's, - KfnS-is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

,,ovaadria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser,
(FOR THE COUNTRY ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

ID. 8 DAGUERREoTYPEs,
-a8 Esgaq. gtatA. s1iand PHO TQGRAPHS,
Taken artistcally, and as low, if not loHer, than
anywhere else. NSe Come and see the AALLo-
TYPES E3@a tE% ID. HooLf
I NH lily Royal stu I'd door from aKinE-st:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06
CHANGE OF HOURS!
sJANDtT orrY Skf

4 8 = U e O q . u -T.|
on AND AFTER MONDAY, APRIL 9Th, 1860.
.rerp GEORGE PAGE, and x iEr-a1a =
,-34-:si ,ss!.,-:sis THOS. C0LLYER. s5sszs5Sas,ssssas
qE1RNE PAGE, leaves Alexandria at II, ), IL,
y, q. 1 and il o'clock.
Leaves Washington at o., 9, IL, |, 5, . ana %
o'clock.
THOMAS C0LLYER, leaves Alexandria At 81,
9. il, l, 3 and ) o'clock.
Leaves Washing gton at S, 10, l2, 2, and st o.
clock.
Except on Tuesdays and Fridays, on which days
she will leave Washington ut 10, and Alexandra
4: 9l o'clock, for Mount Vernon.
5. SsRSR, SERERI' Captains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

.0-<-gp The Steamer JAMES GUY, leaves
,r-!..-s -: - nshington every TUESDAY and
FRIDAY, al 8 o'clock, a. NJ, and Alexandria at
g. o'clock, 4. ". for Currioman, and the iuterme-
ii,.s landings. On her return trips, she will
k.Ye Currio,nan every Wednesday and Saturday,
a!t o'clock, 4. ".
LUCIEN S. PAGE, Proprietor.
NATHANIEL BogsH, Agent, Aiexandria. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

- NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, n
SS44 GEORGETOWN, AND AL asAzsss zasss
EXANpRIA PACKETS.
sE- OLD REGULAR LINE. "Gas
Sehocacr ARCTIC, Captain Hicks.
STATESMAN. Capt. c. VI. Mott.
HAMILTON, Capt Ogden.
FATRFAX, Capt. S, Mott,
SURPRISE, Capt. Cole.
YORKTOWN, Capt. Woglom.
SAIL WEEKLY.
AGENTS:
New York, 6AFF0RD & DODGE,
50 Front street.
Georgetown and Washington,
McC0BB & DODGE.
Aegandria,
MN. II. F0WLE & SON,
sep 10 No. 4, South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE,
By THE SHIP PETREA, DIRECT FROM LIVERPOOL,
AND OTHER ARRIVALS, we have received our
. FULL FALL SUPPLIES.
.0A0 CRATES OF QUEENSWARE, of all
H4U grades .
- 500 PACKAGES cst, pressed, aad common
GLASSWARE
6 HlIDS. and other packages b NcH
PORCELAIN ""
z4 BOXES Powhatan PIPE HEADS
1000 REED PIPE STEMS, with an assort-
ment Of FANCY, GOODS ..... ...s q
Ivory handled and Ciutta percha handled Knives
Plated and Britannia frame Castors, with cut
or moulded bottles.
With our usual assortment of STAPLE GOODS,
always on hand, we hatter ourselves that we can
supply oou4try merchants, Hotel keepers, and
private families, with us complete assortment OF
GOODS, in our line, as can be found in any other
establishment and al prices which favorably com
pare with any in the larger cities. e:-. E-!
A full supply of WLND0" GLASS, Of all sizes.
Superior polished Frcnah heavy Looking Glass
PLATES, ordered to suit Piers of any dimensions.
9th mo 20 R. II. MILLER, SON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

HTAND BACK-BRQOMS ARE FALLING.
y shall SELL from this date, BROOMS fron
81 25 to SO IS per Dozen and no compromise to
make have made contract fer large lot OF
ncw Corn, and all that know the nature OF Brooms
will not buy old, when they can get new. -ss9
[ would invite merchants coming to our city,
to call and examine my Stock, as it is the largest
to be found this side Of misunderstanding OF
Broon,s, Buckets, Tubs, Chrrns. Baskets, Black
ing, Matches, &c., &c.
have orders to show, that merchants have got
my prices, and have gone to Baltimore and have
sent their orders from Baltimore to fill, and &C.
knowlcdged that they would save 10 per centto
buy here. .-... HERhiN"'
":.' Broom and Wooden Ware House,
net ROYAL street, AlcXaniriA, va:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

YysABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED WARE.
Fine Ivory Handle Table and Desert Knives,
Carvers, &C., Plated Forks spoona, Ladies, Cas-
tors, Cake Baskets These goods are Of the best
quality and cannot be bought cheaper elsewhere.
oct JVnN peDIN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06
WOOD. WOOD, ,!t;;WO0D!l!

WOOD SAWED, SPLIT, and delivered IN
w any part Of the city at short notice; Or
ders left at.our Store will promptly attended to-
nov . G. 3. sliTTLE z 81 Cg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

.1z1a FOR RENT.-A three story DWEtlAlNH
.s@a. HOUSE, on Washington street, between
Prince and Duke streets, lately occupied by Com
Moore. Possession given Immediately. Apply to
Mrs ANNE II. LLOYD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

ICsANDIES, CAKES, and CONFECTIONERY
7 J of all kinds constantly on hand, ana also
made to order, ut Z. eGhAf II %
i sep l3---tf - NO s. North fa1flhN ~ SH'r'. -
) Y,oNnc e,r soIa bv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

,,uss vrcTsR sNooT JOHN PERRY.
OMOOT & PERRY, dealers in l. U VI b n,
= NAILS, LINE, CEMENT, and CALCiNhO
PIASTER' No. 40. SouTH US1oS STREET ALEX
:,ynp1, Va. up 27-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

urEsDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
.t Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

"A PPLEs,-l6O bbls Eastern apples for sale
~ by epoy l5l j. N. HARPER 4 Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

ga FOR RENT-The large NEW WARE
S#S#I HOUSE, on Union street, No. Il, lately oc-
cupiqd bY Addison, Wallace d Co apply to
.-.. BURKE L HERBERT
poys,,.;on o,;,.r Of orca dec Scott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

N F0WgATaN PIPES.
iU BOXES pOWHATAN PIPES, medium
Just received from the factory, will be sold low
by the box. - -". s. ~ -,
1000 REED STEMS, of unusual length, will
be sold low ty the bundle. j:
9Th mn3 K. H. MILLER. SON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

~ DINNER AND TEA saTTs.
4 RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETTS;
white gold band, and decorated =" ..@
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &C., &C.,
scparatc, for sets. ,..- ~. ........
French Porcelain TEA SETTS white, white and
a. gold, gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETTS and PIECES,
- -.aa. "t separate. '.
English White Granite EWers and Basins, and
- Chambers. .=2t u
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars, &c.
Do. do do. Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &c,
in any quantities, Wholesale and retail, at prices
that cannot fell to please. .,-
9th o26 r. II. MILLER. SON co. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-06

r~ FOR SALE OR RENT.-Iwo desirable
E$H three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSES,
located in pleasant part OF the efy. 1n' terms
lie 1Q-tf W. N. mnVEITH.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-07-25
THE STRUGGLE OF LIFE.

fWhat is life, father!" "a battle, my child,
Where the strongest hand may fail,
Where the wariest eye may be beguiIed,
And the stoutest heart may quail;
Where the foes are gathered on every hand,
And rest not day nor night,
And the feeble little ones must stand
In the thickest of the fight
mWhat is death, father?" "The rest, my child,
When the toll and strife are o'er;
The angel of God who, calm and mild,
Says we need fight no more
Who driveth away the demon band,
Bids the din Of battle cease,
Takes the banner and spear from our failing hand,
And proclaims an eternal peace"
nLet me die, father! tremble, fear
To Weld in that terrible strife"
"The crown of heaven must be won, dear,
In the battlefield of life,
Fear not, though thy foes be strong and tried,
He loveth the weak and small;
The angels of heaven are on thy side.
And God is over all
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-07-25

DON'T LIKE WIDowERs.-In endeavoring to
take the census for the government, the mar
shals occasionally meet with such difficulties
as well nigh deprive them OF their senses. The
following colloquy is said to have taken place
somewhere between a marshal and an Irish
woman:
s.How many male members have you in the
house !?
ssNary one."
aWhen were you married 7''
ssThe day Pat Doyle left Tipperary for
Ameriky. All well mind it. A sun-shinier
day niver glibed the day of ould Ireland"
oWhat was the condition of your husband
before marriage 20
ssDivil a man more miserable. He said that
if 1 didn't give him promise within two weeks
he would blow his brains out with crowbar. -
"Was he at the time of your marriage a
single man or widower ?''
ssA which widower, did you say Arrah,
now, 60 'wid yer nonsense. 1s't the likes of
me that would take up with a secondhand hus-
band Do 1 look like wife of widower 2
A poor divil, all legs and consumption, Ikea
sick turkey. A widower7 May l never be
blessed if wouldn't rather life an ould maid,
and bring up family on buttermilk and pra-
ties.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-07-25
VOL. 6.---NO. 4e.
THE FIVE POINTS

| Five Points, says the New York Posi-. com
prises five blocks, bound by Leonard and Bay
ard streets on the north, Mulberry and Chat
ham streets on the east, Pearl street on the
south, and Centre street on the west. The to-
tai number of houses is 305; of which 242
are front and SO rear houses. The number of
floors is $50 of rooms 1876; of tenements
1,665; Of easements underground, occupied
as residences, 139.
Tho population is, 1,6l6 families, ,2lS per-
sons-4 ,59S adults and 2,5I5 children. OF
the adults, 2,6l5 cannot read and write, and of
tine children only 925 attend school. In Ala
families there are no children, owing to the
terrible mortality which year by year is al
most incredibly destructive. In many fami
lies having children, more have died than now
survive. A large portion of the offspring arc
still-born. The statistics of the dead almost
surpass belief. The population is fearfuly
crowded. Most of the houses are less than
three stories high, small inconvenent and un-
wholesome. A portion of the inhabitants oc-
cupy the sixty-three rear buildings. The
three hundred other houses accommodate
above two hundred stores, liquor shops, gro
ceries, meat markets, shoe stalls, clothing
warehouses, junk and pawn-broker's shops,
coffin factories, ect., besides above five thous-
and inhabitants. One hundred and thirty
nine tenements are easements, generally n
bout nine feet under ground, dark, filthy and
unyentilated; hot beds for engendering pesti-
lence. Many of these have subterranean COM
muncations often crossing the streets. In
many of the apartments all the clothine eand
bedding is perfectly saturated with dampness
and unwholesome exhalations.
The sanitary condition of the streets, hou-
ses and yards absolutely beggars all power
of description. Often two, three and even
four families occupy single apartment, and
the premises are seldom cleansed. 1t would
not be proper here to speak of the domestic
and househald arrangements common in this
part of the Sixth Ward. How can mortals
be preserved where comfort does not exist,
where filth is ubiquitous and decency unattain-
able All the conditions of living,-food,
clothing, beds, apartments, neighbors, etc.
are directly calculated to render the people
diseased ,and overthrow even the remembrance
of morality and social refinement. The streets
are covered with garbage; and the cutters
overflow with fluid, stagnant, filthy, and redo
lent Of noisomness and the charncl.