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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-25

THREATENED ATTACK ON THE GUARD
HOUSE. Last night, at - 0 clock, posse OF
fifteen men, headed by O. corporal, belong
inc to the Fourth regiment, New York voun-
teers, Second Excelsior BRIGADE marched to
the guard house Millan's slave Jail, with the
ayowed intention Of taking possession OF It,
and. as thew declared, to liberate their own
men confined there, and hang every member
Of the lst District regiment found on the prem
ises;" but finding a stronger guard than they
expected and determined to resist Any attac',
they desisted from the threat, and went OFT, de-
claring, however, that they intended to return
TODAY. OF course the military AUTHORITIES
will investigate the matter, and punish the Of
tenders.
Very little produce has been arriving on the
c. L 0. canal during the past week, but one
boat coming through from Harper's Ferry,
and that being loaded with coal, 4 few boats
in the early part of the week got down from
Seneca but break occurring few Mules thus
side Of that point has interrupted the trade,
and nothing is now arriving. The break,
which it is thought was occasloned by some
one cutting the banks, will soon be repaired
q large force Of men having gone up tor that
Durpose-and large number OF boats which
are on the way may be expected down a. once.
There is very little grain Ill the Geor 5etown
,l.rket, barely enough TO keep the mills n op~
Grafton.
The =. S. authorities, in this place, are
having erected on the lot on Union street, be-
longing to $50 II. Smoot, where the lumber
ward formerly was, d number OF large sheds TO
be used for government purposes
The large Hotel and the principal buildings
at the Varrenton Springs, in Fauquier county,
W., haze lesa DESTROYED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-25
CHINA. GLASS and EtRgHINWARE.

MRS. ENGLEBRECHT respectfully, m
WI forms the citizens of Alexandrla ond ".
entity that she has received FULL 81 ffLiI,
OF GOODS in the above line, which she WIZ
sell upon as good terms as they can De hau Ell
where and REQUESTS all in want to give her a caA
at No Il, North Royal street. octZl-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-25

Gen. Wool states, in published letter, that
# Col, Miles iad obeyed his orders, Maryland
HEIGHTS would not have been taken possession
# nv The Confederates. He says that Harper s
Ferry could have been defended by 1000 men,
# properly directed, and Col. Miles surrender
cd il 200 men.
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Uhe alexaudriA Gaxette
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER o5.

The National Intelligencer defends the policy
Of Gen. Mcclellan in not making an advance
movement, or risking another general engage
ment, until he is fully prepared, and his army
thoroughly equipped. It says, in vindlcatlon
Of the canton Of Gen Mcclellan, that It IS
follv latter the experience Of the seven days
fighting on the Peninsula, and after the terri
hle battles ia Maryland, to attempt to make
people believe that the Contederates DO not
fight we'll, while it must be apparent TO all tha'
troops never fought better,
Robert Dale Owen, previous TO the hlnahcl-
patton Proclamation, wrote letter TO Presloeh'
Lincoln, urging him to issue that Proclaloa-
rion.
Gen. Hooker reports for duty, and Will De
immediately assigned to command.
g. ttclo,ou.1l'' T.rl.Son. II Is now assert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-25

Cen. "Stonewap' jackson, It is now assert
ed, was born in Clark shurg, Va
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

In CHOLERA, DYsENTEKY, AND DIAR-
RHeA there is one never failing circumstance
always and inevitably present, and never can
be absent under any conceivable circumstance
lit Is the quenchless instinct of nature calling
for absolute rest, bodily quietude, and without
that rest cure is always impossible, and
death an inevitable event.
There is in all these remorseless thirst
Nature calls for two things, TO satisfy her long
ing for rest and drink, and if these two things
are done with sufficient promptness, there is a
perfect cure in nine cases out of ten. Perfect
quietude on bed, and chewing ice, swallow
ing as large pieces as possible, until the thirst
is perfectly satisfied, is all that is necessary in
any ordinary attack of either of these three
diieases. To make assurance doubly sure,
keep the abdomen tightly bound around with
two thicknesses of woolen OF wooden flannel.
eating nothing but boiled rice, with boiled
milk, in ordinary cases; if more violent, let
the rice be parched black as coffee usually is.
then boil and eat it; or what is still more eff
cient, put pound or more of -four in
in linen bag, boil it two hours in milk, take
of the skin, dry it, CRATE it into boiled milk,
and eat it freely, and nothing else, until the
disease is checked. II these bowel-complaints
are checked too promptly with laudanum, par
egoric, or opium, fatal commissions take place
In few hours, as to children, and incurable
congestion or inflammation of the brain. in
grown persons. As bowel diseases are the
scourge of all armies in the fall of the year.
these suggestions should be widely circulated.
Halls journal of Health.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
MISCELLANY.

A VISIT TO THE HAREM OF THE GOVERN
OR OF AZZABETH.-They pounced upon me
as if were new toy for them. They kissed
me one after the other, and stroked my face.
They had never seen European, and told me
that no daughter of the Franks had ever en-
tered their town before.
They said: "Be welcome, oh sister from a
far country; this house is yours and we are
your servants" They then asked me with
whom, and how, and whence had come. The
ladies wore full long trousers, made of colored
silk; short tight jackets, made of cloth or
velvet, embroidered with gold; and flowers
and jewels in their head-dresses. The servants
wore cotton suits, and the slaves red CLOTH
They wondered to see my plain. long, dark
riding dress and hat. told them wished to
change my clothes as they were wet. The
boys went to order my portmanteau to be
brought to the precincts of the harem, and
then two slaves fetched it. As soon as had
unlocked it, the ladies, servants and children,
one and all, began examining its contents. In
minute or two il was actually almost empty.
Mantles, morning and evening dresses, night
gowns and collars were passing from hand to
hand, and as the uses of them were not known
they were put on in all sorts of fantastic ways.
One of the girls took a little lace collar and
placed it tastefully on her forehead; she thought
il was part of head-dress. was very much
amused, but was obliged to put stop to their
mischief, by telling them to put everything
back into the box; they did so directly. had
already discovered that Arab women are like
children; they almost always submit immedi-
ately to gentle but unhesitating firmness.
Then / dressed in the same room; for they
said they had not any other for their use. /
fancy it was because they wished to see all my
clothes and how l put them on, theirs being SO
very different to ours. They told me that
wore too many dresses at the same time
They wear only shirt Of thin cotton or Grape
made high to the throat, open at the bosom,
and with long wide sleeves. Very full trous-
ers, drawn in and tied round the waist and be-
low the knee, but falling in graceful folds nearly
to the ground; and an open short jacket, with
a shawl tied round the waist like sash or Cir
die. They kindly sent away my wet garments
to be dried at the oven, and made comforta-
BILE seat of cushions for me on the floor. One
lady made some sweet sherbet of pomegranates
and handed it to me. A second brought me
coffee in little china cup without any handle,
held in another one iexacly the shape and size
of common egg-cup) made of prettily en-
bossed and chased silver.-I Miss Rogers.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

A REFRESHING ScENE.-A good old farmer
from an adjoining town came into our Office the
other day and paid bis subscription for the Pa
trlot. From capacious leather bag he depos-
ited the shining half and quarter dollars. We
looked on with astonishment. not having seen
SO much silver coin in a long time. He mis-
took our astonishment for uspcion.-They're
good, amt they?" 20 yes" said we. "You
looked as they warn't; but know Men,'s
the real tetlers. Had 'em in my trunk MORN
ten years. don't believe in your pesky rag
currency. I'm Jackson man; and If the
General was alive, he'd sweep the rebels alto
gather.-Good mornin'." n'."-Woonsocke Patri-
OF.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

HEAD AND HEART.-When Lawrence Bur
dett died, Lord Alvanley was so moved that
he burst into tears, and refused to see any one
for couple of days. At last he mustered
courage to ask when the funeral would take
place?
Not till next week my lord" was the reply:
THE surgeons are first to dissect his head"
What do they expect to get there ?" said
the dlsconsolate Lord Alvanley; 81 have
known poor Franks head these thirty wears.
and could never find anything in it. Better
look to his heartr
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
RAILROADS.
KENNEBEC AND PORTLAND II. n.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

Commenced AprH 14th, 1862.
E4TtEaSzSx1 Passenger trains will leave daily, (Sun-
gRt1Ma1s5days excepted1 as follows:
Augusta Bath, Portland and Boston, at II Is A.
NJ, connecting at Brunswick with the Androscoggin
Railroad for Lewiston, Liyermore Falls, Wilton and
Pennington.
Leave Portland for Bath and Augusta at 90 p NJ
connecting at Brunswick with the Androscoggin
trains for stations that road and at Augusta with
the Somerset Kennebec Railroad for Waterve,
Kendall's Mills and Skowhegan and at Kendal's
Mills with the Penobscot & Kennebec Road for Pitts
field, Newport and Bangor; arriving same night.
Monday Morning aud Saturday Erening Trains.
On Monday trains leave Augusta at g. 80 A. NJ, and
Bath at $50 A. M, for Portland. connecting with the
S.45 A. NJ. train for Lowell and Boston.
Leave Portland on Saturdays, at S15 r. NJ ar
rival of train from Boston, for Bath and Augusta.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Stages leave Bath daily Sundays exceIted) at 90
7. NJ, arrival of train from Portland and Boston,
for Wscassct, Damariscotta, Waldoboro', Rockland
and Thomaston.
Stages leave Augusta daily tSundays excepted) for
Belfast, arrival of train from Portland and Bos-
ton.
Tickets sold in Boston Tor all the stations on the
Kennebec s. Portland, Androscoggin, and Somerset
& kennebec Roads.
Freight trains daily between Augustv and Port
land. b. ii. CUSHMAN,
Manager and Superintendent
Augusta, April, 1862. june23dtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

A married lady, walking in the streets of
washington with her husband, persisted in
mistaking every good looking soldier they met
for her brother. Her husband had begun to
get nervous, and remarked to her that she had
already embraced and kissed six young fellows,
that she said were her brothers.
Suppose did make mistake and kiss the
dear, brave fellows, don't they all deserve il?
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
ANDROsCOGGIN RAILROAD.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

EEsEEzl On and after MONDAY, May 8, 1862,
Gs75EHSes5 trains will leave Portland for Lewiston
and Harrington via Brunswick, at +. NJ.
Leave Pennington for lewiston Bath and Port
land, via Brunswick, at 915 A. NJ.
Leave Lewiston for Bath and Portland via Bruns-
wick at 11.45 A. u.
Freight trains daily between Portland and Lewis
ton.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Stage leaves Strickland's Ferry Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, for Livermore, Canton, Peru
and Dixfield; returning opposite days.
Stage leaves North Jay for East Dixfeld, Dxfeld,
and Weld, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
returning opposite days.
Stage leaves Pennington .or New Vineyard, New
Portland and Kingfeld, ON Wednesdays and Satur-
days, returning on Mondays and Fridays.
Stages leave Pennington daily, for Strong, Avon
and Phillips.
Passengers for this route will take the cars at the
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth. or Kennebec & Port
land Depots in Portland. S. w. EATON, Sup't.
Pennington May g. 1862. june23dtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
Portland and New York steamers.

The splendid and fast Steamship
n& CHESAPEAKE" Captain SIDNEY
IUr. CEowgLL, will until further notice run
as follows
Leave Browns Wharf, Portland. every WEDNES-
DAY, at4 Il. NJ, and leave Pier North River, New
York. every SATURDAY, at 8 o'clock. +. NJ
This vessel is fitted up with fine accommodations for
passengers, making this the most speedy, safe and
comfortable route for travellers between New York
and Maine. Passage $780, including Fare and State
Rooms
Goods forwarded by this line TO and from Montreal
Quebec, Bangor, Bath, Augusta, Eastport and ST.
John.
shippers requested send their freight TO the
steamer before L. NJ, on the day that she leaves
Portland
For freight or passage apply TO
EMERY 4 FOX, Browns Wharf Portland.
II. b. CROMWELL & CO., No. Sc West Street.
New York.
June %, 1862. diff
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

gy AT Lacrosse, Wis, not long ago, a man
who first courted a daughter. aged twenty
years, then the mother, aged over forty. and
was rejected by them both, was wedlocked ac-
cordlng to law to the hired girl in the family
ne courted. That chap did not intend to let
ms love run to waste while there was show
left.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
STEAMBOATS,.
INTERNATIONAL STEAMSHIP CO.
EASTPORT, CALAIS & ST.. JOHN.
Change Of the Days of Sailing.

G-Ene Prom and afier date, until further
kMzs=sat- notice the new steamer "Nsw Eng
- trnd," CAPT +. FIELD. will leave
Railroad Wharf, foot State Street, every Tuesday and
Friday at O'Clock, L. NJ, for Eas,port Calais and
ST. John. /.
Returning. will leave ST John, every Monday and
Thursday morning. at s clock
= Positively no freight received after O'Clock
T.. NJ. the day of sailing.
Through tickets sold by this line connecting at
Edsfport with stage coaches for Nachias, and with
steamer Queen for RobbiRsfoR. Calais 50. Stephens
and ST. Andre,rs and a the latter place over rail-
way for Canterbury; from theace per stage coaches
for Woodstock and HoaitoH, which is the cheapest
and most expeditions way of reaching the Aroostook
County.
We also ticket through per steamers ana railways
for Uiadsor, HIiydr, Dig6g. Fredericton, Susser,
Moncfon, SheRidc Prince Edrdrds island, Picfou,
North Shore of Ner Bruasrick, Mrimichi. and
Bay de (haieur.
August A. 1862 al2 diff c. C. EATON. Agent
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
Notice..

CITY OF PORTLAND.
July 2sth, 1S62.
TINIE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC GROUNDS will
Il meet, until further notice, every Saturday at
o'clock, +. NJ. in Evergreen Cemetary.
Parties interested in any matter before the Commit.
tee will have an opportunity of being heard
jy3l-4w a. X. SHURTLEFF, Chairman.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
DIR. HUGHES
Eclectic Medical Imfirmary.

Established for the treatment Of those diseases IN
both seres, requiring Experience, Skill, Honor and
deiicacy.
DRIVATE CONSULTATIONS.-Dr.H Hughes has
Il for a number of years confined his attention to
diseases of certain class. During his practice he
has treated thousands of cases, and in instance
has he met with failure. The remedies mild,
and there interruption of business change of
diet. DIR. Hughes is in constant attendance from
in the morning until 10 at night at his Office, Tenn
pie street. Charges moderate and a guaranteed
in all cases. Separate rooms, that one will be
seen but the DIR. himself His remedies disease
when all other remedies fail; without dieting,
restriction in the habits of the PATIENT with
out the disgusting and siekening effects of most other
remedies; cases in few hours; cures with
out the dreadful consequent effects of mercury, but
Is TO annihiate the rank and poisonous taint
that the blood is TO absorb unless the proper
remedy is used. The ingredients entirely vegeta-
BILE, and injurious effect either consitutionally
locally, can be caused by using them.
YOUNG MEN, who are troubled with seminal
weakness generally caused by bad habits in youth.
the effects of which are pain and dizziness in the
head forgetfulness, sometimes ringing in the ears.
weak eyes. etc. terminating in consumption or in
sanity If neglected. are speedily and permanently
cured.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will be
returned If desired. Address
DIR. j. II. HUGHES,
No. Temple Street, lcorner of Middlel
Portland.
EY-scnd stamp for Circular. jull-d& w3ms
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
Eclectic Medical Infirmary.

TO THE LADIES.
nR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies who
IL need medical adviser to call at his rooms No
5Tempe Street, which they will find arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DIR. HIS Eclectic Renovating Medicines unrival-
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action Ia specific and
certain of producing relief in a short time
LADIES will find il invaluable in all cases of OBJ
srucons after all other remedies have been tried In
vain II is purely vegetable containing nothing In
the least injurious to the health and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent TO any part of the country with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
No. Temple Street, corner of Middle. Portland.
N. BLADES desiring may consult one of their
own SEX A lady of experience in constant attend
ance. ju1-3m
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
MEDICAL.
BLINDNESS CURED.
A Remarkable Case of boy who was cured by
DIR. III. j. ROYNTON.

a Remarkabe case OF a boy who was cured by
DIR. III. j. BOYNTON,
OF Scrofulous Ophthalma, the following facts will
show:
yosHs> "FOR long time the boys eye-lids had
E< been entirely closed. His case was consid-
~ cred almost hopeless. The boy was put UNI
der the care of DIR. b., and after great pa
ence and perseverance, with his electrical treatment
and with other curatives he able to lift his eye
lids, when it was discovered that false membrane
had formed and covered the entire eyes. This
removed by DR.. Boynton, and the boys eye-sight is
entirely restored, and his eyes stronger than ev-
er before This should be known TO all persons who
are similarly afflicted. Although understand that
the Doctor has for many years, in his operations on
these delicate organs-the eye and ear met with
nent success he has not deemed 1t necessary keep
blazing before the public his surgical skill in this par
ticular part of his profession but has been silently
performing cures, many of them of remarkable
character"
tg- Certificates from numerous of his patients
will testify TO his successful operations, all of which
may be seen at his Office.
No. 800 Congress Street, Portland.
DIX N6m7
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

FUyHIS desirable mechanical arrangement has
Il been in sufficient length of time to show
that gives entire satisfaction and actually is the
valued the more it is used.
This invention is a step in advance of all others in
the Spring Bed department, embracing little more
of their excelrences. and yet happily overcoming all
their defects. II is flexible hair, and yet
perative to bring itself into place with great fac
ty. 1t is adapted TO the invalid, the aged and old
and all who finger in suffering and weakness. They
made of good material warranted strong and du-
rable and not liable TO get out of order.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

tFrom Hon. Josiah ii. Drummondl
am using the Anderson Spring Bed Bottom, and
/ am very much pleased with it.
JOSIAH Ii. DRUAIMoND.
Portland, July 23 1862
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
PENSIONS, BOUNTY MONEY,
Back Pay. &C.,

NOR service in the present obtained for Soldiers
and Sailors, their Widows and Heirs from the Uni
ted States Government, on application in person
by letter to
BRADFORD Il HARMON,
No. IS EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, MAINE.
Having devoted attention exclusively to the PEN
sion business for the last twenty years. and having
reliable Agency in Washington, are enabled to
prosecute all claims against the Government with
prompmess and despatch, and ON rerg reasonable
terms, making charge until the claim is obtained
FREEMAN BRADFORD,
L. h. HARMON.
Portland, June Goth. d&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
"BUY ME AND I'll DO YOU GOOD y
Health and Strength Secured,
BY THE UsEoF THE
GREAT SPRING AND SUMNER MEDICINE,
DIR. Langley's
ROOT AND HERB BITTERS.

COMPOSED of Sarsaparilla, Wild Cherry, Yellow
~ Dock, Prckley Ash, Thoroughwort, Rhubarb.
Mandrake, Dandelion &C.. all of which COM
pounded TO act in concert, and assist Nature in
eradicating disease.
The effect of this medicine is most wonderfnl-it
acts directly upon the bowels and blood by removing
all distractions from the internal organs stimulating
them into healthy action, renoyating the fountains of
life, purifying the blood. cleansing it from all humors
and causing it TO through every part of the
body; restoring the invalid TO health and usefulness
They cure and eradicate from the systom Liver Com
plant, that main wheel of many diseases. Jaun-
dance In its worst FORMS all Bilious Diseases and
foul stomach, Dyspepsia Cosveness all kinds of HUI
mors Indigestion, Headache Dizziness. Piles Heart
burn Weakness, Pains in the side and bowels. Flafu
lency, Loss of appetite and torpid diseased Liv-
er. disordered stomach or bad blood to which all
are more or less subject in Spring and summer.
More than 2Doo0 persons have been cured by this
medicine II is highly recommended by Physicians
everywhere. Try il and will never regret il.
Sold by all dealers in Medicine everywhere only
25 and 3s cents per bottle. Orders addressed TO
GEO. c. GOODWIN CO, BosroS
june21d4m
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

From Hon Lot NJ. MORRILL,
Having used Anderson Spring Bed Bottom, can
eheerfully recommend il as an excellent article.
Augusta, Aug. 5, 1862. LOT VI. MORRILL,.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
GRAVESTONES.

(NooD Bargains will be given to those who wish
~ 10 purchase Gravestones or Monuments of any
description: Those who will favor me with cali
shall be satisfied that they buying good article
shop on Forest Avenue, near Evergreen Cemetery,
Stevens Plains.
je30-3m j. n. COOK
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

We have introduced several of the Justly celebrat
cd Anderson Spring Bed Bottom TO our sleeping
apartments. We give this spring bed bottom decd-
ed preference over any and all othere have
used Our guests speak of them in the highest terms
We recommend their TO all hotel keepers who de-
sire the comfort of their guests.
W. ID. MCLAUGHLIN & SON,
May IL, 1868. Franklin House, Bangor, Me-
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26

A r. M Y A ND NAV
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.
A. ID. REEVES, --- Tailor.
9s EXCHANGE STREET,
Portland, Aug 8, 1862 div
CONGRESS STREET SEMINARY
FOR YOUNG LADIES AND MISSES.
Miss E. L. Whittier, Principal.

YNHE AUTUMN SESSION will commence Sent
Il Sth, and Continue Is weeks.
Pror 10 July 2lsf, full information be obtained
OF the Principal, 349 Congress Street Hours from
S.ol O'Clock, except Saturdays After that time APP
piication may be made at 40 State Street.
Portland June o. 1862 2awiOw
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-26
TESTIMONIALS:

Commercial House, Portland. June l6. 1862
Having introduced the Anderson Spring Bed Bot
tom into my house, after trial, pronounce 1t TO be
an easy and healthy bed. l using several kinds
of spring bed bottoms. but consider the Anderson
fully equal if not better than the best.
n. j. DAVIS. Proprietor.