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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26
Railroads & Steamboats,.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
d 1W o - - -:

II I@ g e - S ss:s..sss:ss:
On and after MONDAY, April 10Th, two
daily trains will run between Washington and
Lynchburg connecting at Gordonsville, with
Va Central R. +. trains to and from Richmond;
MAIL TRAIN.
Leave Washington daily Except Sunday at
6. 48 a. m, and Alexandria t7.40 q m, arriving
at Lynchburg at 5.45 p. Ii.
Leave Lynchburg 100 a. IN, arrive at Alex
andria al $50 p. m, and at Washington at
EXPRESS TRAIN.
Leave Washington daily Gncluding Sundays)
at g. 10 p. m, Alexandria at 7.o0p. m, and ar
rive at Lynchburg at eco a. m.
|: Leave Lynchburg at $50 p. m, arrive at
Alexandria at 80 u. M. and ut Washington at
gil a. NJ making close connections at
Lynchburg for all points south and southwest,
and at Washington for north and northwest.
First class sleeping cars will be attached to
the night trains.
This road is attractive not only for It's com
Portable Accommodations, but for the fact that 1t
passes the now historic localities of Fairfax, Bull
Run Manassas, Bristoc, Catlett's, Rappahan-
mock, Culpeper, Orange and Gordonsvlle,
places of imperishable interest in the popular
mind.
Through tickets to ell points south and south
west may be had in Boston, New York, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore, and at the offices Of the
road in Washington and Alexandria,
J. NJ. BROADUS,
ap1S-tf General Ticket Agent
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SAMUEL II. ! .ANNEY.
MAIiLOE II. j ANNEE

SAMUEL II. JiNNEY. MiIlLOE H. JANNEE
TANNEY & CO.,
y Wholesale i Retail
D r u G. G | 5 7 S
And Dealers in WHITE LEAD, PAINTS,
OILS, and FARNISHES, Window Glass and
Putty, Spices and pure ground ditto, Choice
Liquors. Smoking and Chewing Tobacco ard
Segars, Pure Port, Madeira, and Sherry y inc0,
Fancy Toilet Articles and Perfumcry.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully prepared
Orders from the country solicited, and promptly
attended to at the most reasonable rates.
Their store, No l45, King street. above ST..
Asaph, has just been handsomely fitted up, and
call from all their friends is respectfully soIIc-
ted. jan 25-.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The conflict between Congress and the Exc
cutive in relation to removals and appointments
cannot longer be deferred. The temper of the
Senate is now decidedly hostile, and its action
will be more aggressive than it has ever been.
The provision about to be adopted denying
pay or emolument to any civil officer who may
be appointed by the President until be shall
be confirmed by the Senate, is intended to
prevent the President from removing obnozi-
Gus partisans from office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The exports of cotton from New York ran
ahead Of all precedent during the week ending
on. Tuesday, having reached 22,2771 bales, Of
the currency value Of $3.50, 100, orau average
of about one hundred and seventy five dollars
bale. . =. - it-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The tax bill was reported to the House yes
terday from the Committee of Ways and Means.
The bill, it is said, reduces nearly cne-ffth the
rates of internal taxation. The committee has
followed very closely the notifications recon,
mended by the commission appointed to revise
the internal revenue system. The billmay pos
sibly be somewhat altered.
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For Sale and Rent.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
- TATE AND BANK STOCk.-By ,au-
thority Of q decree of the Circuit Court Of Alex
andrla county, rendered at the November term
1865, in the suit of h. Johnston, guardian, vs.
\. L. Page, ct al, the undersigned, as commits
sioner therein named offers 81 private sale the
following valuable real estate, situated in the
city t Alexandria:
a LOT OF GROUND, with 4 substantial
Brick Warehouse thereon, on the south side 0!
King street, about the middle OF the square, be-
tween Fairfax and Water streets, fronting OF
King street Is feet, and running back s. feet )
inches to II feet alley.
4 LOT OF GROUND, with Store aud ~
Dwelling thereon, on the north side Of DukeGI
and east side Of st Asaph SITS, at the ln;crsec~
ton of said streets,
y SQUARE or 2 acres of ground, bounded b.
Queen, Fayettc, Princess and Payne SIS. THIS
square will be subdivided into lots to suit puF-
chaSers.
Also, $4,000, Of the stock of the Farmer:
Bank of Virginia
Price and terms made known upon app!ica-
ton. W. G. YEATON, Commr. Of Sale.
dec 2S--eotf Office No. -, \. st. AS&ph $.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The Senate yesterday, after a long debate
passed, by vote Of 10 to IS, the bill 10 provide
for the admission Of Colorado into the Union
1t will now 60 to the House, where it will nc
doubt be speedily passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The Richmond papers are quite unanimous
in the opinion that the 'tstreet- shooting bust
ness in that city, should be put down. y - :
There has been enough of it. =. %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
AND
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Assets (Gold), $4,000 600
. in the United States 900
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE,
IS, WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK.
POLICIES ISSUED, PAYABLE IN GOLD, STERLING
... OR CURRENCY.
Shareholders personally responsible for al!
liabilities Of the company.
AU Directors Must Be Shareholders
Directors in New York:
+. Cottcnct, Henry Grinnell,
JOS. Gaillard, Alex. Hamilton, Jr.,
E. NJ. Archibald, +. T Sanderson,
III. B. N. Consul.
Alfred Pcll, Resident Secretary.
Risks taken in the above desirable company
on all descriptions Of property, at the lowest
current rates, and policies issued, payable in
Gold, Sterling, Or currency, by
nov ST Foot of Prince st Alexa., va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

Proceedings OF CONGRESS. In the Senate
yesterday bill to allow the building Of a bridge
across the Mississippi, at Quincy, Illinois, was
taken up and discussed. The Senate resumed
the consideration Of the bill providing for the
admission Of the Territory Of Colorado into the
Union The question was finally taken on the
motion to reconsider the vote rejecting the bill.
The motion was agreed to-yeasl9, nays Is,
and the bill was again before the Senate Mr.
Sumner offered an amendent providing that
the people ofthe Territory should allow negro
suffrage before being admitted. 1t was reject
ed-nays p, yeas T. The bill was finally pass
ed by vote Of yeas 10, nays Is. The Senate
then adjourned ,....... .., -. - -.
In the House of Representatives, considera-
bic discussions of personal character took
place between Mr.. Blaine, Of Maine, and Mr..
Conking, of New York Mr.. Blaine charged
Mr.. Conkling with altering the report in the
Congressional Globe, Of certain remarks made
by Mr.. Conkling, in personal discussion with
him (Nlr. Blane) some days ago. and denounc-
ed it as violation of all principles of honor
A bill was passed subiecting all live horses,
mules: sheep and hogs hereafter imported, to
duty Of twenty FIVE per ct, ad ruloreno. 4
resolution was adopted calling on the Presi-
dent for any Inform alton In his possession in
regard to the Confederate cotton loan" The
Committee on Commerce was instructed to in
quire as to what legislation is necessary to pre-
vent an unusual number Of passengers being
carried on vessels coming to this country. The
House consented to receive the bill to construct
a Northern Pacific Railroad from the commit
tee on that subject, and the bill was brought
before the House. A long discussion cnsued.
Pending vote the House adjourned.
FROM MExGco.-Both sides now claim vic
tories at battles near Mazatlan The accounts
are entirely confused and contradictory. The
lmperlais are at Mazatlan. The Juarez, or
Liberal party, say they are stronger than
ever. The lmperialists say Macmillan is
stronger than ever Almonte, Maximillian's
minister to France has left for that country.
| The Committee on Reconstruction had
meeting yesterday, but did not reach any de-
cided conclusion. The testimony is said ito be
closed, and the committee will present report
| at an carly day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

Gen. Grant, it is said, returned to Washing
ton, yesterday. ;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

In the L. s. Court Tor the District OF Colum-
bia in Washington, yesterday, the case of
Ratclifc VS.. Malone & Radcliffe, involving the
constitutionality Of the confiscation law, was
temporarily adjudicated The bill in the case
was brought by Mrs. Radcliffe, to set aside the
proceedings under which certain real estate
held by Mr. Radcliffe in trust for his wife was
confiscated and sold. Malone, who purchased
at the coDfiscation sale put in demurrer to
the bill. Tie Judge stated that the questions
raised arc very important, and would require
the most careful examination; that it would
have to 60 up to the court in general term in
May; and that it might do SO, he would not
postpone it for examination, but would give a
pro to,na decree sustaining the demurrer, and
reserve his opinion until the case was heard
before al! the judges
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

T G. STAFFORD,
y. AUCTIONEER,
No. s. KING STREET,
between Water and Fairfax streets,
Will give his personal attention to the sale of
Real Estate Household Furniture at the resi-
dcnce Of families declining housekeeping. Also
to the sale Of Stocks of Groceries and Merchan-
disc of every description, Horses, Carriages,
Harness. Sc.
azs~ sale of FURNITURE, GLASS and
CROCKERY WARE BOOTS, SHOES, and
CLOTHING at auction every TUESDAY,
THURSDAY andSATUR DAY MORNINGS,
commencing at 10 clock, a. m. Consignments
solicited J. e. STAFFORD,
NH lin Auclioncer
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MARINE
l:3"O Office hours from a. m. to 3 p. IN. Ual0-

II" Office hours from a. m. to 3 D. H. [jalO-tf
TENHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
ALEX ANDRIA.
CHARTERED IN 1910
Continues to insure against loss or damage
by fire. The company which has had the
confidence of the community for more than
half Il century, again solicits the patronage OF
the public. Risks will be taken ut the estab-
lished rates, and losses promptly paid.
Office hours 80 a. M, to 8 p. N.
c. w. WATTLES, Secretary.
A. P. Cover, Pres. G. W. Wattles,
VIM. Gregory, Benj. Barton.
j. H. Brent. aug 10y
DEABODY FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
Il OF B 1T MORE
Persons DESTROYS Of etfccting INSURANCE
in this substantial and reliable company, can
dc sc, on favorable terms, by applying to me,
their agent at my office in the Market BJlding
my 1T L. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26
EDGAR WARFiED
w ARFIELD 6 HALL,
DRUG STORE,
Corner of Prince and Fairfax streets

Having purchased the stock Of Mr.. PAUL, %
which we have added largely, We have on hand
a large and complete assortment Of New Drugs,
Chemicals Dye-Stutl$, Pcrtumerics, Pomndes,
Fancy Glass Ware. Hair, Clothes, Sharing,
Tooth and Nail Brushes Coarse and Fine
Combs; great variety Of toilet articles for the
hair, skin and teeth, India Rubber Goods, Cjga-
rettc Papers, Patent Medicines Of all sorts, Med
icinal Liquors, Bitters. Family Dye Colora,
Chewing Tobacco, Smoking Tobacco, and
very large assortment of all articles usually
found in Il drug store
&ess. Particular attention will be paid to the
neat and careful compromising Of PkESCkIP-
TONS, at aN Aours Of the Goy ond night.
NH off
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apl8-tt

ALL LINE.
ALEXANDRIA,
LOUDOUN & HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD
- IzsE - S=E:5
DAILY LINE no AND FROM LEES
BURG; TRL WEEKLY TO AND FROM
WINCHESTER, SUNDAYS EXCEPT
ED,
Via Convalesccnt Camp Falls Church Sta
ton, Vienna Hunters Mill, Thornton, Hern-
don, and Guitord, connecting with Peacock S
Line Of Stages to Lcesburg-9 miles and to
Hamilton, PurcellYille, Snickersville, Castle
mans Ferry Berryville, and Winchester.
On and after III TUESDAY,, 18th inst, will
leave the Depot at Alexandria at . a. m, and
the Junction of the Washington, Alexandria,
and Georgetown Railroad at go q. m, arriving
at Guillord at ll.30 a. m, leaving Guiltord ut
II H., and arriving at Alexandria at 2! p. NJ
Stages connecting with the Road will leave
Leesburg daily at 8 a.
Stages for Winchester will leave GulfOrd,
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and will
leave Winchester for Gullford on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Fare to Leesburg .........."..S3 w
- Winchester ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. . oU
intermediate points in proportion,
w. BLYTHE,
APP 24-1w General Superintendent.
DOR BALTIMORE.
~r-uo The STEAMER COLUMBIA,
s:.sssra.ssss:sEI5Capt. JAMES HARPER, having re-
ceived Il new boiler. and been thoroughly rcit-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
timore every SATURDAY, at / O. clock, p. IN.
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at all her former landings.
Returning, will leave Alexandria every
WEDNESDAY MORNING, at 7 O. clock
The STEAMER THOS. f. CAHILL, Capt.
JAS. Fl. NORRIS, will leave Baltimore on WE'D
NESDAI at 3 p. IN. touchingat Chap Il Point.
and returning will leave Alexandria every
SATURDAY MORNING, at 10 O'Clock. For
freight and passage apply to
ap LIFT B. WHEAT, Agent.
NEW EXPRESS LINE
PHILADELPHIA s. ALEXANDRIA,,
GEORGETO WV s WASHINGTON, d. G
VIA CANAL.
prr<p~ b Good substantial and we'll adapted
- FREIGHT STEAMERS compass
this new line. which will sail on WEDNE S-
DAY and SATURDAY Of each week from
Philadelphia, and TUESDAYS and TIL q Rs
DAYS from Alexandria, at Il IN,
Freight, &C., at moderate rates.
For particulars apply at
NJ. ELDRIDGE & CO.,
No. /, South wharves, Alexandria.
JOHN 3. DAVIDSON,
WILLIAM p. CLYDE,
Get 1T No. "A, North Wharves, Philada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

Judge VIM. G. Krebs died III Baltimore re-
Gently. " 30 1," .
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DOTOMAC SHAD AND HERRING.

4 --
The subscribers have now on hand supply
Of POTOMAC SHAD and HERRING of the
best quality, in bar rcsAnd in bulk, which sup
ply will be kept up constantly, curing the fish
ing season. These fish will be sold at the lowest
market rates. All orders from the country at
tended to and filed, as if the purchaser were
present; and correspondents will be promptly
answered Particular attention paid to putting
up FAMILY FISH.
JAS. T. McGRAW & CO.,
APP 16--1m Fish Town.
[Rch. Eng, Lynch. News. Charlottesville
Chron., Leesburg Wash, WarrentoD Index,
and Fred. md Citizen, awlml
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

- The Norfolk. Virgiuian has changed proprie-
tors, (Mr. Hope, the former editor, retires, J
and has curtailed its proportions and reduced
it's price somewhat. The Richmond Enquirer
resumed publication yesterday, and looks ex.
ceedingly we'll The Richmond Dispatch has
enlarged its dimensions--and the Times has
changed its form from quarto to folio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

LoUDoUN COUNTY, VA.-Col. Elijah v.
White, has been nominated by county con-
ventiona as candidate for sheriff. The contest
will be between him and Mr. S. G. Luckett.
Rev. ". W. Williams, rector Of the Episco-
pal Church III Leesburg, has received and: &C
copied a call to Christ Church, Georgetown,
D. G.. 2r.t~,sss,.,a
6The Spring term Of the Loudoun Circuit
Court, Judge Thomas, presiding, commenced
last Monday. ,G3aa
Mr.. Daniel White, died very suddenly on
Monday last at his residence in Maryland,
II near Whites Ferry Of spotted fever MI W.
was in Leesburg on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

1SA AND LIFE INSURANCE.
The undersigned has been appointed agent
for the following companies, viz:
WASHINGTON FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
Of Baltimore.
Capital $500, COG
1hos Y. Candy, f. j. McGinnis,
President Secretary.
ASSOCIATED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Baltimore
VIM. A. Hack, John Dukehart,
President. Secretary.
MARYLAND LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
Of Baltimore.
Geo p Thomas Jno W. Davis,
President. Secretary.
. Policy holders participate in the profits.
The above companies stand as high and are rs
popular as any others in the city Of Baltimore.
Risks will be taken at the lowest rates charged
by trst-class companies.
SAMUEL II. JANNEY,
at Janncy & Co.'S Drug store, No. 145 King st .
above ST. Asaph. jan l8-eot:
ROBERT JAMESON. GEO. ". JAMIESO y
JAMESON & BRO,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

TN STORE AND FOR SALE
20 bush. Prime lIominy.
20 9 Navy Beans.
so {" Maine Carter and Peach Blow Po-
tatoes.
5 Dbl Silver Skin Onions.
30 bush. Dried Apples.
500 lbs Loudoun Butter.
200 dozen Eggs.
Hake, Cod Fish.
Alewives,
Eastern Herring, Potomac Herring and
Mackerel. [fe "A I. e. SWAlNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26

The Committee on Reconstruction had a
meeting yesterday, but did not reach any de-
cided conclusion. The testimony is said Ito be
closed, and the committee will present report
at an carly day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-26
| RARE CHANCE.

NOR RENT.-Tnc two lower ROOMS IN tI u!
Il GAZETTE building on Prince street VII, WIZ
gas watc- sc. admirably situated for oi1cc5jj
O-tEey car be both thrown into one ara u5 .
or g store Appl at the GaZctte Office IN-O.-N
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05
Wake. Betsy, wake.
My sweet gsloot,
Rise up, fair lady,
While / touch mr. Lutte


The winder-I regret to say that the winder
vent up with vien. crash, and form in SPOT.
less white exclaimed:
"Cum into the house, you old fool. To-morrer
you'll be goin' round complanin about your liv-
err
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

An old Methodist, very great at responses,
which were not always appropriate, but always
well meant. went one day to hear popular preach
er. The preacher usually lucid, was rather per
picked, and felt il himself. He labored throu Oh
the first part, and said brethren. have reached
the conclusion of my first point" THANK Godr'
calculated the old man, who sat before him, pro-
foundly interested, in voice that heard in
every part OF the church. The last par. Of that
sermon was Ia rider to preach than the first.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

FROM THE GERMAN OF SCHILLER.
Dres Do0tchmans vent ritn one day out 'er town
At te window young frow COON up unit look
down.
Pool up ter pride. py Shorge, ven shtop here.
Elm glass Rhineville, unit swy glass beer
De yung frow she holIered rite out 'er de house.
"Yoost drive on your hosses--it's nix cum arouse;
Nix cum arouse nit te vein unit te beer
we've all of COS signed de Temperance hcre"'
De first Of dc Dootehmans cot trowed from his
horse,
Unit dat Knocked his outsides all inside, of course
De next Of de Dootchmans cot trowned in poat,
Krue blitz. donner wetter unit shok sshwereno;h.
De last ofjc DoOtchman's cot shlag on de kop-
Dis song goes no furdcr, and so it must shtop.
So il moOst shtop, nit gruss unit a kuss,
INT kan di net b glaita well hier blaiba' muss.
MORAL.
De DOotchm,ns who don't want mir cum arouse
Meost'nt talk nit de girls of Temperance house
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

head, nerves kidneys, bladder, womb and bioed aee
tons ofthe urinary organs gravel scrofa, rheumatism
catarrh, asthma. brenehitas, dyspepsia, &c
Our practice not one experiments, but of twenty
years standing founded on the laws of Nature, with years
OF experience and evidence sustain it, Do not tear
down. make sick TO make well. harsh treatment no
trihng. attering. We know the and the RENEE
dy needed, guess work but knowledge gained by
ofexperence in the these diseases excnsye
ly, encouragement without prospect Candid i'm
opinions reasonable in charges, claim to know
everything, everybody but do cl m TO and
common We invite the Sick mattsr what their
ailment, to CALL investigate before they abandon hope,
make interrogati0ns and decide Will
nothing consultation free This year
that have visited LaPore, and shall make visits
for years regularly the days the week every
eight weeks.
can beconsulted at Larorte, Myers House, during
Sunday and Monday the 18th and 18th Of August 1896
At South Bend, Dwight House. on SATURDAY. the Il Of
August. astst fis -
Residence and Laboratory, wsukegan, Illinois;
Those not able to vi sit me can write Tapri6,-23y1
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

Professor Duncan Of Aberdeen, asked lady to
marry him; the answer was mo /" The subject
was dropped. but they soon met again. "Do you
remember" said the lady,"a question you put to
me when last we metl'
The Professor said he remembered.
land do you remember my answer7''
"Oh, yes" said the Professor.
"Well. Mr.. Duncan" proceeded the lady, al
have been led to change my mind
"And so have l." dryy responded the Profess
or. He retained his bschelorship to the last.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05
Testimonial to VIM. Lloyd Gar
riSOn.

The New York Post publishes proposition,
signed by numerous prominent gentlemen, to pre-
sent VIM Lloyd Garrison with $50 900, rs tes
timonial of their appreciation of his past labors-
Among the signatures are Chief Justice Chase,
Governor Bullock, ex Governor Andrew. James
Speed, II. w. Emerson Gerrit Smith, B. F. Wade,
Senators ]. b. Henderson, Chandler, Howard,
Grimes, Nye, CONFESS, Williams and others.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05
SOnnft ONO u SOljer--FrOm Il
Dimm ekratic Sfan-Pinf.

ny PETROLEUM V. Nasty.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05
THE REPUBLICAN.
TEMPERANCE LYRIC,

PROM THE GERMAN OF SCHILLER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

A young man in Newport, Vermont, wanted a
wife badly and took young lady out to rice. AT
ter proceeding few miles he asked her, "Wi
you marry met"
The answer. short as il was sweet, "No, sir"
Young gent says:
"Well, get out and go home on foot, then"
The young lady accepted his advice and reached
home in safety.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

Bloc koted monster,--thou eoist forth.
Armed with thy rifle and sharp-pinted bayo-
net,
Whose peeked end with Suthrin blood is
wet,
halt thee tool and minvun the North,
Put on a Dimocrtt them kote and pants,
Put in his hand gun with pecked end,
Then toOt Il fife and he's Linkin feend,
Who thirsts for blud of Dimocratic aints.
Monster unnacheral, by Niggerism Matched.
Thowsends and moar of Dimocrats you've
slane,
Whoo1 never rally the poles again.
To vote. ez wunst they did, tikkt all un
scratched.
Avant. yoor work party is undoin.
To Us your kote Of bloc menes just blCo room.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-07-05

Artemus Ward out late night recently.
Here is his account of his return home:
at was late when | got home. The children
and my wife were all abed. But a candle can
die made from taller OF our own raisn'-eleamed
in Betsy's window; it cleaned for |! All was
still. The sweet silver moon a shinin' bright,
and the beautiful stars up to their usual doins
felt a sentimental mood still so gentle ore me
stealin'. and pawsed before Betsy's winder. and
sung in kind of op'ratic vols, folers, improm-
tOO tO-wit.