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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-12

ONO, says, JQdC LIS euOlC w S)FC IuO P0oP'o
a uniform currency, made in the end equlva,
lent TO gold every where, we're stoutlY resisted
outside, and had not earnest support inside, OF
the Administration He further says, that
"a sense of duty to himself and the Country
compelled him to resign This looks as II
MIR. Chase had some revelation to make
He is evidently dissatisfied.
The United States officers, who were recent,
ly in Charleston, and exchanged, have all ar
rived within their own lines, and gone to dr.
ferent points They all represent that they
were we'll provided for and kindly treated dur
ing their Imprisonment in Charleston, and
f,,rniehed with means to secure their comfort.
They had nothing to complain OF as prisoners
We bad showers again, last night, with
sharp lightning and loud thunder There
seemed to be heavy rains in the nelghborlng
country. The weather, however, was stall
very warm today-and the heated term
continues.
The British Parliament was prorogued On
the goth. The Queens speech deeply la
ments the continuance OF the civil war IN
America but promises strict neutrality, though
she would rejoice to see friendly reconcilla-
ton.
Mr.. Perrin, of Tennessee, one Of the speak
ers at the Mcclellan meeting in New York, on
Wednesday night, considered it toregone
conclusion that Geo. B. Mcclellan would re-
cei7ed the nomination Of the Chicago Conven-
ton
In the British House Of Commons, Mr..
Layard has announced England's intention to
recognize the new Mexican Empire, without
waiting for the States and Territories now
under .Juarez to be brought within The author
ity of the Jew Government.
The large coal companies of the Cumber-
land region have entirely ran down their stock
at the wharves In Georgetown, and will rush
forward their boats as rapidly as possible the
balance of the season, when once the line is
open, to make up the deficiency.
This is the season for suicides in France,
and what is rather extraordinary, the greater
number of this class of criminals have this
year made way with themselves by the fumes
Of charcoal, instead Of taking cool bath in the
Seine
DR.. Holmes who was committed to the Old
Capitol, charged with violating an order against
embalming bodies within certain limits Of
Washington, has been discharged.
Gideon pearce, one of the oldest inhabitants
&c Ganraatnmn D G. died on Wednesday, 10
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THE SINGER SEWING MACHINES.

OUR Letter Family Sewing Machine ia
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Send for Pamphlet.
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Nov. IL, 1863.
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SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY
And Our People at Home
Are now offered an opportunity BY which
they car obtain
4 GOOD AND DURABLE TIME-PIECE
AT A
VERY LOW FIGURE.
or Wnfches nre

Our Watches are
WARRANTED TO KEEP TINE ONE
YEAR, and the buyer SIS allowed the Priv
ilege Of Examination before Payment is
required.
IMPROVED DUPLEX IN FULL RUBY
ACTIONS.
first class Hunting Time-Piece of Sill
YER material, over which :s electro fine
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making the imitation so iaullless that il
cannot be detected from lhe soIid material
most experienced judges; acids will not
affect il. London made movement I'm.
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in general appearance. This is decidedly
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in good shape and good rsnning order only
S35, o. case of for $500.
SILVER DOUBLE TINE HUNTING
LEVERS.
Best Quality Silver Cases, over which
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pearance and lis Superior Movement into
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the cheapest article of the kind in the mar
kei. Price, in good running order, S34
or case of for 5000.
give ask no pay in advance, but vii
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ties, TO any part of the loval States, will
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are delivered, giving rhe buyer he pnvil
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The watch can be returned at our expense
The express companies refuse makius
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The disloyal States, consequently all such
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Money may be sent By express Al OF
expense.
THOS. CAFFERTY & co.
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Oet. oi 1869.
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Gleason s H4fGerary
COMP p4HN'YOsN.

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Oe EEo ASE'S
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(UTTHOUT BRUSHING.

FOR Boots, Shoes, Harness, Carriages,
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PRICE 81 CEFTS PR BOTTLE /!
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Bloomsbury, May Il, 1862.
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS I!
Magic Time Observers.

Being Hunting or Open Face or La
dy's or GehtIeman's Watch CoDlbin-
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procurement. a most Pleasing NoUeify.
One of shs preiliest, most convenient,
and decidedly the best and cheapest time
piece for general aud reliable use ever offe-
red. Il has within il and connected with its
machinery, It's own winding attachment
rendering key entirely unnecessary. The
cases of this Watch are composed of two
metals, the ouler one being fine 10 carat
gold. II has the improved ruby action le-
yer movement, and warranted an accurate
time. .piecs. Price, superbIy engraved, per
case of half dozen, S204. Sample Watches,
in neat morocco boxes. $40.
SILVER WATCHES.
First Class Hunting Time-pieces for accu-
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An imitation so faullless that il can
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semblance of Solid Sterling Silver in exisi.
ence.
The sale of these Watches in the army
is source OF enormous profit, retailing, as
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Many hundred dollars can be made in a
single pay day by any one of ordinary
business tact
TAT WHOLESALE ONLY. In heaVy
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running order, by the half dozen, s6s. Sold
only by by the case OF six
Upon receipt ofiwo dollars, as guarantee
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ieciing balance of bill on delivery. This
ensures buyers against fraud, giving them
their watches before payment is required.
Send orders 10 The sole importer.
GAIUS WHEATON, No. 12 jewelers.
Exchange, Cor. Cortland ST. and Broadway
New York
Dec. 9, 1868 .-3m.
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old Things IBecoIne New,

The undersigned would beg leave TO in
form his old friends, and 'tihe rest OF man
kind" that he has lately returned from the
service OF his country, and again re- "a
opened his OLD ES I A BIZ S H. "a
TAILO RING AL00N,-
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mankind, land any body else,1 who may
favor Sim with their work in his line.
He ia prepared to do work NEAT, Fash
IONABLE and SUBSTANTIAL, and hopes
by so doing, add strict attention TO business
10 merit and receive due share OF patron
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require money, or something 10 live upon,
be therefore hopes and trusts, that when
he has done his part, his customers will
do theirs, By furnishing the "ready John" !"
or ready trade. For truly the 'Laborer is
worthy of his hire"
BERNARD RUPERT
Bloomsburg, Sept. 10 1862.
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