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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01

HALF or Tows DESTROYED BIZ Fire.
On the 10th ultimo about one half of the town
of Madisonvile, Ky was destroyed By fire.
The postofiice was consumed with nearly all
its contents Mr.. James Aikens, wife and
two children were burned to death. The
father and wife at first escaped, but re-
turning to their burning dwelling to save
their children. persisted with them. The fire
was discovered about ten o'clock, P. N.
1t appeared that on Saturday afternoon.
three men melted by bad whiskey, got into g
fight, fourth party desiring to stop the
tracas, intertered, when to save himself he
found it necessary to knock one of the bel
lgerents down. The man who received the
blow then threatened to burn the house of the
one who inflicted it, and, aided by two men.
carried out his threat. The wind being high.
the flames spread with great speed. Two
men, one named Dick Mitchell, are now in
jail; and the third is still at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01

TUE TouSG R,rlE=.-Ihis well-llilsel
corps Of Juveniles, under cou'mand Of Capt
Frank Adams, parad@d on Saturday NOM
ing, making L. very creditatlc appearance,
aud attracting general attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01
DRY GOODS FOR 1861,

DRY GOODS FOR 1861,
MTE HAVE JUST REtElN ND large IN"
w beautiful stock Of GOODS. consisting OF
silk Grenadines and Chinese $i'k
French and English fvl.in<
Moz,mhioucS Plain and Embroidered
Beraye AngaiS Pan ami Embroidered
Fancy and Black silks sup. i.u>!rc and Gna':!E
Plain and Figured EcragrS iud Chl!'">
Graf. ManttS and EerHgr de i,"'""s
Lace. Swiss Cambria AND Linen Collar"
French fu.b.u Urric> 81 Ali kin"s
Magic Ruiiiing and Points
Crane, Lace, t,renalne aud other Wells ami Falls
Silk Cloth and other Mamtes
Organdic and .accnot; Lawns aud GlnSha'AS
English AMI American Prints
Brilliant Mar>ritS. IL
C,rSetS and Hoop Skirts
housekeeping Goods
Iu.4 and Ii Linen Shceting. hes! makes
Pillow Case Linens, Towe!in:r ami Diapers
Cotton Sheetiug$ ANA Pillow Castings
TirkingS COuuter:aurS ana curtain Materials
Super Irish Linens. and Shiriing lotions
Virginia. French aud English Cloth aud CassiuieftS
Vestng<. &C., in great variety.
In heavy goods Tor servants wa2f. oar S'3%N -
unusually heavy: ~ Ill u wA'rh "" '"Fi'' '"e AT
t.ntion Of cash ana prompt rs",ii purchasers
n.y. WILMER / CO.
torrance Chronicle Culrrrer Observer. Fairfax
News. Warrcnt3u Flag. Marlboro Gazette, Port
Tobacco Times and Sentinel. .-
.,c.ss The Screw Steamship M0NTlUELho'
- 49, tager, Captain. will leave New orN' Tor
this port, on SATURDAY. tie tin instant IL
) oslock, ?. VI.
Cabin Passage with elegant State Ro"n' accom-
modationS S7.5G.
Returning. will leave Tor New York on wed
ncSlay, April 10th.
For freight OF passage. apply 10
II l. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01

The English news by the City Of Baltimore, 10
the 14th ut, is favorable to all American inter
es,s Cotton is better hrcud$tuls il good dc
mand III all advance. ana i"li business III Amer
lean produce of all kinds. The private adH!c"s
received III New York concerning brcadStH!> arc
said 10 he very encouraging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01

gaY0RSLEI'S HONEY SOAP for The Toilet
80 Nur<icys Honey soap FOR III" Toilet
WorSlcy'S Honey Soap for the Toilet.
II YOU have never used il, cali Iii MEl EN-
EHkG'S, and gc! Il cake, and you'll never use any
other ap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01
BENEFIT CONCERT.
l. ] Il T. IL r y n / l. l..

I 3 E T J II / ]. l.
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT.
For the Benefit OF the
OLD DOMINION RIFLES.
on HONUA Y. APRiL lat, 1861.
Admission, - cents: gentlemen uEaccompa-
MED by ladies' to rarqucttc, 81 cents.
Tickets for sale ut the music and book store OF
John II. PARROT, and by the members of the
pany.
Doors open III : o'clock: performance to com.
,neurr NJ ( o'riock uh 2S-d!d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-01

ERAlAN Cui.0GN E-'!he genuine imported
~ zoo! for sale hy
an :. & ". MfYEN&ERH.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
VA Z take i,iaa<arc III iut"rmln@ E"n SHAT We
W are now prepared 10 v:ter ron lnrs" %nd
desirable assortment ~
BOUTS AND .SUi!ES
al every variety. of OWL Manufacture. nj p'''">
is t,,w H. for Nrrtheru work. and respectfully ASK
an examination hrpre yoE mike your purchases.
A..-or hand 4 large and well assorted stock
of STRAW. FUR. aud WOOL HATS, ronlri$
in, a great many uew ANA desirable SiriS.
nj, 2u-lm C. 4. BALDWIN Il co.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05
REMEDIES For DYSPEPSIA.

Halls Journal of Health for January says
There are some general principles Of cure ap-
plicable to all, and which will seldom fail of high
advantages
l The entire body should be washed once
week with soap hot water, and stiff brush
2. Wear wooden next the skin the year around,
during the daytime only
Q. By means Of ripe fruits and berries, coarse
bread, and other coarse food, keep the bowels
acting freely once in every twenty-four hours.
d. Under oil circumstances, keep the feet al
ways clean, dry, and warm.
8. 1t is most Indispensable to have the fullest
plenty of aound, regular, connected, and refresh
ing seep in clean, light well-aired chamber,
with windows facing the sun.
g. Spend two or three hours Of every forenoon
and one or two Of every afternoon, rain or shine,
In the Opea air, and in some form OF interesting,
exhiarating, and unwearying exeroise-WalkiDg,
with cheering and entertaining companion, is
the very best
I. Eat at regular times, and always slowly.
8. That food is best for each which is most
relished, and is followed by the least discomfort.
What may have benefited or injured one, is no
rule for another. This eighth item is Of universal
application
0. Take but teacupful of any kind Of drink
at one meal, and let that be hot.
10. Conine yourself to coarse bread of corn,
rye, or wheat-to ripe, fresh, perfect fruits and
berries, in their natural state-and to fresh lean
meats, boiled or roasted as meat is easier of di-
geston than vegetables. Milk, gravies, pastries,
heavy hot bread, farinas, starches, and greasy
food in general, aggravate dyspepsia by their
eonstipating tendencies.
IL. 1t is better to eat at regular times as often
as hungry, but so little Of once as to occasion no
discomfort whatever.
II Constantly aim to divert the mind from
the bodily condition, in pleasant waysi this is
half the cure in many cases.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05
A PARAGRAPH FOR GIRLS

Dressing-rooms make sad revelations, especi-
ally the dressing room at ball. One wonders
| whnt has become of the modest dnd timid girls
that we read about. They are surely not 10 be
found among the assured and practiced young
ladies who sail in, take out their rouge and
powder bals, and proceed 10 make up their
toilettes without symptom Of shame, and with
all the ease and nonchalance Of accomplished
old dowagers. Unsophisticated people wonder
why the changes of temperature and violent ex-
ercise never disturbs the becoming red aud white
Of so many brilliant compltxions, and why, after
unusual exertion, the white muslin and tarletane
is sure to disappear, and return more pink and
white than ever.
Formerly, the use of powders, paints and To-
tions, was supposed to be confined to faded
beauties Of middle age, who, having passed the
time when the charms of youth had power to
attract fed miserable vanity by the use of ad-
yenttious aids, to preserve the admiration which
had become necessary to existence. Now, how
ever, the race of young fresh-complexioned girls
is almost extinct. Instead of the eloquent blood
manlling the cheek ard lending thousand
variations to the expression Of changing emo
tions, we have u calm and placid surface OF pearl
white and a carmiue tint which spares the ne
cessiy for, as well as totally oradicates, the ma
tura blush.
Young girls have no excuse for their folly in
this respect. Active, temperate, ceanly habits,
will secure complexiOns finer than all the pearl
powder that ever was made could confer, and
the email temporary advantage which they gain
is greatly more than compensated by the dull,
yellow, faded and wrinkled yisage, which is left
behind Such habits affect also womanly honor
sincerity, and iruthiulness. No young man
would have faith in bis wife after he had dis
covered the deceit, the absolute fal.ehood she
had practiced upon him. The sacredness Of his
trust would be gone; her beauty thing Of
shreds and patches only made up for public
occasions; while for the sweetpriyaoy Of dumes-
tic life he would find himself tied to woman
prematurely old aud decayed, the crystalline
putty of soul which he had pictured lost with
her youthful bloom while she was yet iu her
teens, and her mind distorted in proportion as
her body was disguised
1t is the fault OF mothers that young girls do
not reflect seriously on this matter. They per-
init their daughters to destroy themselves by
disgracefully idle and dsspated habits, and then
Patch them up in order to barter them off at the
first opportunity. Girls, if my Of you have a
sentiment of honor or truth left, do not be made
party to such fraud, DO not burden good men
with lazy, useless, painted dolls, for wives Be
honest, siucere, and willing to take bravely
part Of the responsibility Of the life you desire
to enjoy. Good women are usore valuable to a
country than great men, and American girls are
the very stuli Of which tue best women eau be
made, if they are not spoiled in the process.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05
Oournal am0 &tattaman

THE BATTLE.
Translated TSoN touIILtn, BY sir E.. BuLwRF 1rrToS
Heavy and solemn,
A cloudy column,
Through the green plain they marching comei
Mea sureless spread. like table dread,
For the wild grim dice Of the iron game
Looks bent the shaking ground
Hearts heat loud with kneling sound;
swift by the breasts that must bear the brunt,
dallops the major along the 'front.'
And feitered they sand at the stark command
And the warriors, silent, haiti
Proud in the blush of morning glowing,
What on the hilltop shines in flowing,
"see you the fOemanis banners wayingW
avs the foeman's banner wavngr
God be with ye, children and wife -
iiark to the musie-the trump and hio-
How they ring through the ranks, which they rouse to
the STRIFE
Thrilling they sound, with their glorious tone,
Thrilling they go through marrow and bone!
Brothcrs, God grant, when this life Is Ger,
In the fie to come that we meet once more
See the smoke how the lightning is eleavlng asuuder
Hark' the guns peal on peal how they boom In their
Prom host to host, with kindling sound,
The shouted signal circles round
Fresr already breathes the breath
The war is waging, slaughter raging,
And heavy through the reehing pail
The iron deathdiee fall
Nearer they close-ioes upon foes,
"ReAdy from square to square 1t goes.
They kneel as man. from flank to dank,
And the FIRE comes sharp FROM the foremost rank.
Many gap by balls is rent;
Der the o5rfe before springs the hinder man,
That the line may moi TALL to the fearless
To the right, to the left aud around and around
Death whirs in its dance tho bloody ground
Gods sunlight is quenchedi In the fiery fight,
Over the host falls brooding night!
Brothers. God grant, when this lie Is Der
In the life to come that We meet morel
The dead lie bathed In the wetering blood,
And the living are bent In the slippery flood,
Aud the feet, as they reeling and sliding go,
stumble still on the that sleep below.
N hati Francis lp-Give Charlotte my last farewelln
As the dying man murmurs the thunders swell
.ill glye-O Coo are their gu S naarl
IIn comrades yon voey lick sharp to the rear -
III give to thy Charlotte thy last farewell
sleep soft where death tnickest descendeh in rain
The friend thou 10 fakesi Thy side may regain %
liitherva ard, thithetwsrd reels the lht;
Dara and more darkly day Rlooms I'M night,
Brothers, God grant when this life Ia o'er
In the life tp come that We meet once more
Ilark to the hoofs that gslloplng goi
The adiutauts tying
The horsemen prsss hard on the painting foe,
Their thunder tooms in dyug-
Victory
Terror has seized on the dastards all,
And their colora fall
Victory
Closed is the brunt Of the glorious hght;
And the day, like conqueror, bursts on the night,
Trumpet and fife swelling choral along
The triumph already sweeps marching in song,
Farewell, ialen brOihers hlugh this life be Ger
There's another 10 VIII ch Wa shall meet yoa more
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05

GENTLE SHEPHERD Tell MR WHY9- rise.
Mr.. Public with some hesitation (being boru t.
a bonnet, though no fault Of mine). to ask u
question: Why il necessary 10 sezuai'zs neies-
pgpsrs2 Why cannot in intelligent woman ap.
precaie paper which c0mmends itself to The
perusa of an intelligent man ~ / don't fancy
this Shaker way Of seating the sisters on one
side Of the house, and the brethren ou the other.
1t is my present intention to cross oser and take
a seat, on this question, with the brethren. Per.
haps you will answer that the majority Of women
ara not " intelligent Granting this lor the sake
of the argument, nt,-though l will say I've founl
as many male as female fools ia my tTage -
art ;nese " "ladie7'" papers aud periodicals par
,isularly adapted to tie purpose Of rendering ~
dear creatures more intelligent ! rust ihe'e's
no harm in asking the question Now, "Fami-
Is paper does not excite my re although il 10
my private opinion that what generally cones
recommended as "ft to lay on the family table,
had better be under it. A family paper | say,
don't irriiate me because it puts my under
standing on a level with ih1se Of the bats 10 til,
house but when you hagd ne ar snlnr oai aal
| out .adies' paper SO called, am very a.i u
throw up the window for little fresh air
FASsy FEeS
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05


THR Colon OF THE OcBAS.-It is q commonly
observed fact, that the usual color Of the ocean is
bueish.gree near land, but of q deeper hue
at a greater distance from it. According to DR..
Scoresby, the hue of the ocean to the North, or
the Greenland Sea, varies from ulira-marine blue
to olive green, aud from the puTest transparency
to great opacity. The suriace OF the Mediter-
raRean, 10 its upper parts, is known to have, at
times, a purple tint In the Gulf Of Guinea, the
sea sometimes appears white about the Maldive
Islands, black; and California, it has
reddish appearance. Various causes must, Of
course cooperate 10 produce this diversity Of
tint The prevailing blue color is generally
assrbed TO the greater reirangibility OF the blue
rays of light, which, by reason Of that property,
pass in greater abundance through the water.
The other colors are ascribed to the existence Of
vast numbers Of morning animalculm; to marine
vegetables at or near the surface; to the color
of the ground under tue water; the infusion of
earthly suhstauces; and very often the tint is
modified by the aspect Of the heavens The
phusphorescent or shiny Appearance o. the oceau,
which is a immun phenomenon, is aisI ascrlhed
to Animalcum, and to semi-pulTescent matter
! diifused through the water
The temperature OF the ocean also exhi its
some peculiar and Interesting phenomena With
in tue tropics the mean temperature OF the sur
] face is about S0o Fahrenheit, and generally
ranges between 10 aud $40 AT greater depths
! the temperature is probably the same under
every latitude. In the torril zone it IS found to
diminish with the depth, while in the Polar Seas
it increases with the depth.-Naufiedl Gazehs
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05

MATRIMoNY IN FRANcE.-A married French
woman is in every respect her husbands equal
he Is not her lord and master, but her friend
" Mon ami" is the title By which she addresses
him. The law may require her to love am, to
honor him by yirtuous conduct, but not to obey
him. He has indeed, certain superiority in
the management Of their common interests but
her rights are none the more etiaeed for that in
certain cases her concurrence is indispensable,
and she has a deliberate voice with an absolute
veto. She remains the mistress Of her whole
fortune, by making reservation respecting her
personal property. The husband and wife are
two partners who club their capital for mutual
advantage, but who keep it distinct in their ac-
counts to facilitate any partial and complete
dissolution. She can make her will, and leave
her husband without n sou Of hers; il she die
intestate, her property, in some cases, slips
completely through his fingers. She must will
ii to him, for him to be safe and sure. The pro-
fits arising from the Industry Of the husband
and wife, and the savings they may be enabled
to put BY form common stock, TO the half OF
which the wife is entitled. The law places such
| confidence in her, that, in the event Of her
l Widowhood, She by right is the guardian Of her
Hildren Between brothers and sisters there
o-;s, perfect equality as to their rights Of in
sari,ance' from their father and mother. If the
ns.nn,s arc inclined to disturb this equality, OF
H.-or ,hir,i person to the prejudice Of THEN
oijIlrcn tho law dxes limits to the power o.
heoueathng Ere Hehman cannot put oil Of
offending son or daughter with a shilling, MOI
can lie impoversh his neglSeted family by leav
ing large sums to charitable inSliuuons'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05
now THE CHINESE MAKE DWARF TREES.

now THE CHINESE MAKE DWARF TREES.
We have all known. from childhood, how the
Chinese eramp their women's feet. and so man
age to make them "keepers at home" but how
they contriYe TO grow miniature pines and oaxs
in flower pets for half a century, has always
been much Of secret. With the breaking down
of their famous wall, and Of their exclusiveness,
this, among other curious nonsense has been
yarty discovered and understood. Ii is the pro-
Duct chiefly Of skilful, long continued root prun-
inc. They aim, first and lalt, at the seat Of
vigorous growth, endeavoriug TO weaken it as
far as may consist with the preservation OF life
They begin at the beginning. Taking young
plant (say a Seeding or cutting Of cedar,)
when only two or three iuches high, they cut of
its iap.root, as soon as it has other rootlets
enough to live upon, and replant il in shallow
earthsn pot or pan. The end Of the tap-root 8
generally made to rest on the bottom Of the pan,
or on a iat stone within it, Allnvial clay is
then nut into the pot, much Of it in bits the size
of beans, and just enough in kind and quantity
to furnish a scanty nOnrishment to the plant
Water enough is given to keep it in growth, but
not enouc : to excite vigorous habit. So, like
wise. in The oDlioAiion Of Light and heat AS
tbe Chinese ntide themselves also, on the SHAPE
of their miniature tr 'es, they use strings, wires
aud peps. and various other mechanical con
irivances to promote symm,'fy Of hablt' or 10
fashion their pets into odd, fanlN ngutes'
Thus, by the use Of very shah." pols' tne W
growth Of tap-roots is out Of the ques pVn ~
the use of poor soil and little of it, auu u'.le
water, strong growth is prevented Then, to o.
the top and side roots being within easy reach
Of the gardener, are shortened by his pruning
knife, or scared with his hot iron. So the little
tree, finding itself headed of on every side, gives
up the idea Of strong growth, asking only for
life, and just growth enough to live and look
well. Accordingly, each set of leaves becomes
more and more stunted, the buds and rootlets
are diminished in proportion, and at length a
balance is established between every part of the
tree, making it a dwarf in all respects. 10 some
kinds Of trees, this end is reached in three or
four years, in others ten or fifteen years are ne
cessary. Such is fancy horticulture among the
''celestials l"-AmsriedR AgrieultiTisf.
S-S@4-@
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05
JOHN McLEAR & SON,
Conveyanoers, Notaries Public,
Real Estate, Stock, Note and
Exchange Brokers,

no. lIT Market Street,
DELAWARE FIRE INSURANCE BUILDING.
DEEDS, BONDS, MORTGAGES, &C. &C., promptly and
PRoMissoRY NOTES NEGOTIATED.
sTOCks AND LOANS Of all kinds bought and sold on
commission In this city at the Brokers Boards in Pha
ponding brokers who all firms Of high standing
AQ EXTRA COMMISSIONS arc charged on Stocks or
Loans purchased abroad ths regular brokers commission
Of one quarter per cent being divided between ourselves
DRAFrs.-we draw on Philadelphia, New York OF Bos.
lowest rates Of exchange -' - W
fORhldN DkAFrs.-We draw on Great Britain Ire
land, Germany and every other country in Europe
on houses OF undoubted standing, in sums to suit our
customers.
EXcHAEGE-Foregn or Domestic-bourbt and sold
at the most favorable rates allowed by the market
premium Will almost always be allowed for Checks on New
York. vs. -'''
RRAL EsrArE.--we attend to the purchase and s.la
Of Real Estate In town country and respeeiliv Iuvit
purchasers sellers TO give call We rent houseE
and when desired by ouf customers attend to the colec
ton Of their rents.
COLLRCflONs.-Our correspondence enables us To
reach any prominent point In America In any foreign
country through the most reliable channels Our fsc
ties for making collections therefore complete and
consequently persons AVaing themselves Of them NAV be
onhdent that their business will bo fuithfully and
orompty attended to. iur charges low as are
N Ade by any reliable parties.
In every where employed our aim is to do
he best for the interest Of cutomers aud solicit
he patronage Of our friends and the public generally.
jan 8 JOHN McLkAR A SON.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05

.Pray. excuse me- said a well-dressed young
man to a young lady, in the second tier Of boxes
at theatre, i wish to 60 up stairs and get some
refresbments-don't leave your seat A sailor
seated in the box near his girl, and disposed to
do the same thug, arose and said; 'Harkee,
Mol, Pm going aloft to wet my whiste-don't
fall overheard while Pm gone
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05

BRICKS! BRICKS /!
Buokwheat Meal.

DUCKWHEAT MEAL.-J. Woollens Son celebra e
ID Buckwheat Meal in store and for sale at lowest no
sale and retail prices at O.. CHANDLER q SON
oe 30 - zlz.z GIL Market street. i
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05
ORANGE GROVE
WITS X EY.
v. G. G.
v. q. G.

WHE PUREsT MEDICINAL AGENT EVER KNOWN
has furnished the community stimulant pure health.
full and inylgoratlng, at the same time mild delicious
beverage II Is calculated to do away with the vile
drugged Btuif that Is pamed of the community and
which is injurious to body and mind. For ssle by
" @. GILpiN, Sole Agent,
rconer Of Tenth and Market sts-, Wilmington, Del.
mar q
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-05

From he Kama nia Idiirg star, Kaadwla, Ia.
We sure that p ns1ns suffering with the headache
who try them, will stisk 10 them.