Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-17

ing OF COTTON from tne splnule INTO an atten-
uated thread. ''Our fortune is made when
that is made" he said, speaking of his draw
ngs on the Aoor What will you call it?"
asked his wife. Call it? What an We call
it after thysen, Jenny! They called thee
'Spinnng Jenny afore had thee. because
thou beat every lass in S1auehill Moor at the
wheel. What if we cali it Spinning Jen-
ny2"-lHen Who hare Risen.
A French paper speaking of our Presi
dents, says that certain words generally give
each one his popularity, and he thus trans
lates General Taylor's famous speech at Bue-
ma Vista-"A little more raisins "grapes).
Captain BraggW while he translates ''Old
Hickory" Eie"r Meyer ("Old Walnut.
:mg" TO C0NSUMpTIVES..-The advertiser,
having been restored to health in few weeks by
very simple remedy after having suffered seve
raj years with severe lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumpton-is anxious to make
known to his fellow. sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it he will send copy Of tho
prescription used Gree of charge) with the direc-
tons for preparing and using the same, which they
will find sure cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, &c. The only object of the advertiser
in sending the Prescription IS to bercft the afdc-
ted. and Spread information which he concciyes
to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, aad
may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription viii please ad-
dress REv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York.
New York. oct l5-wly =. -.
znr- THE AMERICAN MEDICAL AND T0I-
LET RECEIPT BOOK-fhis Book contains Re-
cipcs and directions for making all the most Yalu
able Medical preparations in use; also, Recipes
and full ind explicit directions for making all the
most popular and useful Cosmetics, Perfumes,
Ungeuts Hair Restoratiyes, and oil Toilet Arti-
clcs. II you are suffering with any chronic dis
ease--f you wish beautiful complexion, hns
head of hair, smooth face, cloar skin, a luxu-
RANT beard or moustache-or if you wish to know
anything and every thing in the Medical and1fci
let line, you should, by all means, peruse copy
Of this Book. For full particulars. and q sample
of the work for perusal, (free,) address the pub
Usher. 7. +. CHAPMAN,
oct 30-d3m No. s3l Broadway, New York.
DRAIN PIPE.
WE HAVE received samples of "STEAM
w PRESSED STONEWARE DRAIN PIPE"
md will take orders for the same, in any quantl-
ties of any desired size, from inches to 80 in
diameter in feet lengths. This pipe will answer
full as we'll rs Lead Iron Pipe, at much less
from buildings, by the natural flow where there is
no pressure or strain.
Farmers or others who have Springs at a dis
taucc from their dwellings or barn yards, at q
moderate elevation, will find great advantage
in the of this pipe.
Samples exhibited, and any information requir-
ed will be chcerfully given on application to
mo % r. II. MILLER, SON CO.
DEAFNESS AND NOISES IN THE HEAD. ~
TAR. COLST0N, member Of the Royal College
- of Surgeon@ of England, member Of tho
Royal Society, and late Medical Superintendent
of the West Grenada Cold Mines, Central Amer-
ca, still continues 10 apply his newly discovered
and extraordinary method Of treatment by which
he was himself cured, after eleven years of intense
suffering Particulars for solf cure sent to any
address for postage. Consultations daily from
IL till o'clock free. Address 512, 18th street,
Washington, D. c., where hundreds of letters
from persons cured, by his diploma and testimo-
mails may be seen. Washington, oct lily
MILITARY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
lYl TlON.-I AIN prepared to furnish Military
Companies with Suits, Hats and Caps of Virgin
il made goods, and Trimmings Of Southern man
ufacture and importation. | have furnished
number of Companies, and to them refer Tor in
formation, in regard to quality, price, and work.
manship. respectfully solicit an inspection.
WIN B. RICHARDS, JR.,
dec 12 ITO, King st., Alex'a., Va.
BR0oMs BRoOMs!! BRoOMs!s!
TUST to think that am determined to sell
y BROONS to our merchants in Alexandra,
Washington, and Georgetown, and that will now
sell them jper cent lower than they can be bought
any where north Of this place.
L. HERRING, Royal street,
dec four doors south of King, Alex'a.
MINCE PIES FOR THE MILLION.
THE GREATEST LUXURY OF THE SEASON.
DUY YOUR MINCE MEAT at No. IS KING
- STREET. at greatly reduced prices, manuiac-
turcd from the best Of beef suet, Raisins, par
ed and cored Apples, and choice Wines, brandles,
Spices &c. dec 81 9-u
DONNETS OF ENTIRE NEW SHAPES.-I
- have on hand and am manufacturing daily,
Velvet, Silk, Satin and Mode Bonncts, Of an en-
tirely new shape to which invite the attention of
the ladies have the above goods in Black, Blue,
Brown, Green, Drab, Magenta and soiferino; also,
mixed colors. [dec 81 RICHAKDo.
GROUND PLASTER.
TIME undersigned having rented the NEW
/ STEAM PLASTER MILL of Messrs. Viii
ting l. Wright arc prepared to furnish the best
article of GROUND PLASTER, at six dollars
per ton of 223O fbs, delivered on the cars or to
scsSels riv 2,7 C. F. SUTTLE co.
&C FOR SALE OR RENT-Tws desirable
RM
E::s three story BRICK DWELLISd-HOUSES,
located in pleasant part of tho city. The terms
will be very accommodating. Applyto
- Iq-+f w. N. McVEIGH. i
T1RENCH WINDOW GEASS.-500 boxes
l. French Plate Window Glass, SG10, just re-
ceiyed ALL SIZES furnished at short notice.
10 mo 26 r. II. MILLER. SON 4 co. q
N0AL OIL LAMPS for sale cheap; also, COAL
" OIL, Of good quality, by
II. /. GREGORY,
dec6 1lS and l2o King street.
TIRIMMINGS AND BUTTO S.-Another
i supply of Trimmings and Buttons, OF all tho
latest styles, just received, ut -
nov 70 C. C. BERRY's. 72 King.st.
TANCY BASKETS.-Ladies' Work and Ira
L yelling Baskets, Knife. Spoon, and Cigar do,
for sale by PERRf bhoih Eho,a@l
doc Mansion House Building.