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Fertilizers

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The Bruce Fertilizer is made from the fleshy
Darts Of slaughter house ofa, decomposed ana
concentrated, to which is added 80 parts IN loo
of Bone Phosphate of Lime.
It is cxcellently adapted to
WICHITA LANDS.
The immediate results of its use are IS marked as
in the application Of Peruvian Gnano; while
the land on Which it is applied is at the same
time permanently enriched
ALSO .
SWAN ISLAND GUANO,
A rich Phosphate GuanO.
On hand and for sale by ,,--,,,
NH 14-2m 50 and 81, Cameronst:
EER 1LIzEKs
We are prepared to supply the agricultural
community with all kinds Of
FERTILIZERS,
No PERUVIAN GUANO,
SOMBRERO GUANO,
BONE DUST,
KETTLEWELL,S
MANIPULATED GUANO,
@" EXCELSIOR
and other SUPER PHOSPHATES,
PLASTER,
LUMP and GROUND,
at lowest market rates 1or cash.
Also FOWLE & CO.'S
SOLUBLE PuOSPHATED PERU WAN
. GUANO, s
which has been used by the farmers OF Mary
land and for several years, most successtuliy;
HOOE s. WEDDERBURN. i.
NH G-2m Foot Of Prince street.
COMPOUND OF
PHOSPHATES
. .. ... ALkAIIES, ..
PREPARED By
MESSRS W II. FOWLE, BAYNE 81 CO.,
which can recommend with confidence to Tho
Farmers as one OF the best Phosphatcs now il
USE For sale by
w. A. SHOOT,
NH 2l-tf No. 81 Union street.
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Z AMPS, LAMP GOODS 6 OIL.

VIM. COGAN,
Is, North Royal Street, -.-.
0tiiirT: foT sale Lamps in great variety from the
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent Par
lor Lamp; Cut, Ground and Pl&in Globes;
Chimncys, all kinds and Sizes Brushes Wick,
and all other goods in thetrade at the most real
sonablc prices. Especial attention is called to
large lot Of Stand Lamps just received, purcha-
sed ut extremely low figures, and offered at cor
responing rates. All who want real bargains
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bet
ter come quickly NH ST
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w II. DALTON,
..' FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
No & ST \ sanh street

..-....-,----..-- ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Clothing Trimmed and made in the best man
ner to order, also Repairing and Altering done
Quick and Neat
Old Clothing left on hand over threc months
will be sold for repairs. ;,
He respectfully solicits call from bis ola
patrons and friends Of Prince William and 5l'
Joining counties lap 23-Gml w. II. y:
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JOHN II. CREIGHTON 81 son,

JOHN T. CREIGHTON " sun
No. So, King Street. Alexandria, Virginia,
nEAIERS IN AGRICULTURAL IN:
~ PIGMENTS. Hardware, Cutlery, Bei aeaa
Anvils, Nail Rods, Horse Shoes, Blister ss ;H::
Files, Rasps, Shooting Tools, SC. C9m mn.
Iron Beam Plough at factory ices I"s Si"S:
for Titus Iron Plough kept on hand ' SaS~,
Doors, Blinds, &C.. furnished to order E M"hI
Felt, and Cement, Percussion Caps, R Di".y:
and Single Guns Shot Pouches, Powder la aI.,i
&c Wholesale and Retail Terms CaSh sHl.:.
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y
yTIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
y The Board Of Visitors will meet mt the Fr-
GINA Military Institute on the 9TH Of June to
make appointments Of Cadets. Applications
for State and Pay Cadet appointments will be
made to the undersigned accompanied with the
usual testimonials OF good moral character.
Candidates for appointment must be exempt
from bodily disease, Of ages between IL and %
must satisfy the Board CT their inability to
meet the expenses Of the Institution.
Candidates for admission mus! be able to
read and write we'll, and to perform with tacili-
ty and accuracy the various operations Of the
four ground rules of arithmetic, OF reduction, OF
simple and compound proportion, and OF Yul-
gar and decimal fractions.
State Cadets Zone for each Senatorial District)
will be supplied with board and tuition without
charge.
All State Cadets, who held appointments on
the Sd of April. 1865, and who desire to enter
the institution as such, Will signify the same,
with the usual evidence Of present pecuniary
condition, by letter to the Superintendent.
Board Of Visitors to maintain the high scientific
character Of the Institute, and TO put in full OPP
Grafton its well-trcd and distinctive system Of
discipline and instruction. ...
The graduating exercises of the institution
will take place at the Institute on the 18th Of
July. The examinations will commence on the
9th of June, and be continued daily until COM
pleted. The public arc respectfully invited to
all these exercises.
For all further information application will
be made 10 :he superintendent.
FRANCIS II. SMITH,
Superintendent.
az NV
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c n, RIG S o A z
90. THE GREATEST
on TII A

IT N" THE GKEAIESI y
DISCOVERY OF THE AGE!
Time money laborand Clothes Saved, by using
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP!
When used, according to directions, no wash
board or washing machine is necessary, and by
lis use child can do the washing of large
family. ~. l.s ~.....
no. niuro The most delicate fabrics FOR sale
W olcsaIe and retail by HENRY COOK,
je 4-tf 50 and 22i. King st.
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LORIOUS NEWSl
V GOODS AT OLD PRICES AGAIN
| have Just returned with a splendid stock OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS.
Beautiful Fancy Calico 10 and III cts, Notified
and Embossed Grenadines much below former
prices ALozam5iqucs, beautiful styles; striped
Silk Grenadines !. beautiful Printed Organdies
beautiful stock of
GENTS AND BOYS SUMMER HATS ;
GENTS AND LADIES' SHOES:
All these Goods will be sold at astonishingly
low prices, by l.. a. LARAlN.
nv l4-eo5t
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TANILIN'S CHOLERA MIXTURES,
NOS. ONE AND TWO.
For Incipicnt and Advanced Stages Of the
Disease. ..-.. ,-

For Incipicnt and Advanced Stages Of the
Disease. ..-.. ....-
These preparations, recently published to the
world in all the newspapers, were used with
wonderful success by the Rev. DR.: CYRUS lam
lin, American Missionary at ConStantinopie,
during the fearful visitation Of CHOLERA at
that city last summer. 1921
No Family should be without them
They arc simple, but having them ready Tor
instant use in case Of attack has sdUe" many
ttousandso Of liUes. ~ ,-yE.
Let every counting room and dwelling bepro-
vidcd with the proper REMEDIES, and let 10
one be found unprcparcd in time Of necessity.
Fer sale in any quantities by
JANNEY e. CO.,
my TT Druggists, l45, King ST..
NEW STYLES! NEW STYLES i!
A large and splendid stock of
hats, UAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
,SIi2A " GOODS, de-, &c.,
Just received by
JOHN HOWELL, .....
No. IS, King street,
Consisting Of ..a .-E ...
WdTS, .... ...... .... -..
CAPS,
STRAJF GOODS,
...... BOOTS j. SHOES,
for Gents and Ladies; also u great variety for
children. which will be sold at greatly reduced
prices for cash.
Call and examine the latest styles.
Remember the sign of the Yellow Hat, no,
50, King street, between Fairfax and Royal.
my SIN
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7 livery AND SALE STABLE.
....... WAGON Y \ Il d.

T5IHE SUBSCRIBER IS AUTHORIZED TO
i offer for sale the FARM Of Joseph kcrby,
esq. This farm is situated ut the mouth of
Broad Creek, on the Maryland Shore, where it
empties into the Potomac river. 1t is an excel
lent alluvial soil, well adapted to the growth of
all the crops usually grown in that fertile Sec
ton of country. 1t is about four mi les below
Alexandria. Crops may be shipped directly
from the garden. The improvements consist Of
Il large frame dwelling, containing eight -.
rooms. and I'LL the necessary buildings, El&a
in good repair. From one hundred To three
hundred acres will be sold to suit purchasers -
A rare opportunity is offered to those desiring
Il safe Investment, or to engage in agricultural
pursuits, as il will be sold At Il great hargaln.-
For terms, &c: apply to ,,,-r,x,
Atty for owner, r. j. 7. O., Pr. Geo. co. Nd
or to w. ARTHUR TAYLOR, Alc:;a., Va
Pr Gcormc,s CO. Md.-ie Il :2AWtf
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~ still remain unsettled arc hereby notified
that all bills for gas consumed prior to May Is,
1866 must be paid on or before the 10th Of July,
prox.; otherwise the supply Of gas will at once
&c cut off, without respect to persons and legal
On all bills for gas consumed in future, pay
mcnt will be required within thirty (3y) days af-
ter date OF presentation By order of the
10 ll-nnHt INOM Al I,lNNEE ON LIGHT
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I oE! 1cs! c L .
Having perfected arrangements with rospon-
sponsblc gentlemen ut Gardner, Maine, 10!
furnishing me regularly with excellent
NORTHERN ICE,
am now prepared to supply the citizens Of Al
exandria daily With such quantities as they may
desire Hotels and Restaurants supplied upon
as favorable terms as can be obtained in the
city. Orders left ut the Drug Store Of v. H.
ton streets, will be promptly filled.
ap 4-tf j.. G. ATHELE.
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IE7IIE MOST reliable Sewing Machine now in
Z use. Call at 1877 King street and see the
WILCOX & GIBBS SEWING MAClilNE.
1t is always in order; never falling to make Il
perfect stitch. There is no noise, and the ma
chincry is the least complicated o! any manu-
featured. it is always II comfort to the operator
never an annoyance.
ap lin Mrs II. a. ELDRED, Agent
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= 81 HAVE NOT HAD ~ CHANCE TO
= sell out shall soon renew my stock of
and remain in town. and will sell, TO all who
may CALL at as low rates as possible, until | re-
new my stock on hand-so now is your cnancc
90 buy cheap. Come one, Come all, without
delay, If you want to buy cheap.
c. n. GREGORY,
je o-tf 147 King street
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DESTAURANT,
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C;JGAIi HOUSE SYPJJP-2O bb1s obese
- 2cakc Company's Syrup on hand and for
s@lo by IIOOE & WEDDERRiIRN
il A--2w Foot If Pr;nno etra'.
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The English Turf.

DUTIES, INCOMES, AND TRAINING OF THE GREAT
JOCKEYS.
From the Pail Mall Gazette, March %.
squabble between the arquls OF Hastings and
Grlmshaw, the jockey has gwen the uninItated an
insight into the duties and earnings of the small men
Lord Hastings was Grimshaws first MASTER e.,
when his lOrdship started horse for q race, Grim.
shaw was bound to Iide the ANIMAL being at liberty
when hls first master did not want him TO ride for
anybody else who would employ and pay him. For
This service Lord Hastings gave CIrImshaw re-
tanning fee of f600 q year, paying hm besides
96 1Or each race won and f3 ior each race lost
and his travelling eXpsnses. The Jockeys income
II ON these sources aud from presents made to him
by backer- winners ridden by him is computed
to have been between $4,000 and $4,000 year. But
a jockeys life is laborous, dangerous, and often
brief In order 10 Obtain emlnence In the profess
sOn clear brans, strict honesty and sobriety, and
stout heart, with very lean and active habit OF
beng called upon to waste seven pounds in
twenty -four hours, and dong it. The young ami
mails which Jockeys have to ride are often vicious
and difficult TO manage, and the Temptations to
which their honesty IS exposed are extreme Lord
Hastings dismissed Gumshaw because he refused to
ride colt which he Ceemed unsafe.
LKwEs COURSE, MARCH PA AswEEPsTAKEs-HALF
A MILE.
Mr.. r. Ten Broeck's b. f. Miler's Maid by Buc-
caneer-Veeda, yrs, est. 9lb. ........ (Grace) l
Mr. BaIesse's Eugene, yrs., sst. Glib. (Mordan) 2
Mr.. England's Moss Rose, Syrs., Sst. Glib
Mr.. W. G. Benefits Carnizette yrs, S.t, lib,
Betting-6t to 4on DIlers Maid, to i against
Moss Rose, 100 to 10 against Carnizette The latter
for few strides made play, when Miller's Maid
(whO lost several lengths in startng) took up the
running and won in canter by four lengths. A
length separated second and third. The winner was
bought IN Tor 2l0 gulneas.
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OBlT UARY.
ANOTHER VETERAN OF 1872 GONE.


Ebenezer L. andrews veteran soldier of 1872,
and amost esteemed citizen OF Massachusetts, died
April g. at hls residence IN Charlestown, at the
advanced age OF n years. .r....
Few men have lett more pure and honorable re-
cord than Mr.. AndTeWs. To the residents of
CharlestOwn he particularly endeared, though
his open character, and upright, manly actions IN
everywhere gained for him the esteem of good men;
and the purity OF his character generally APP
preclated, that through the State he was known as
"honest old Mr. Andrews of Charlestown.'
AS patriot and a soldier he took the greatest in
teIest IN the war just ended and, too old and feeble
10 go hmse he Did his four sons go and sustain mis-
dignity and honor in the field saying that ii it was
GODS VIII, he would rather lose themthe pride OF
his old age-and a else he had, than that star of
the old flag should be dmmed or the least particle
OF its glory lost.
10 him, and such as him, the country cannot do
too much honor Their names will last ever green
IN every heart
g. X. G. NELIIs, THE ARMLEss MAN.
Died at LapuPz, Bolivia, on the 4th day of Decem-
Der, 1865, 5. q Nehs, a well-known citizen of
New York. Mr. Nellis will be remembered by our
citizens as the wor d-renoWned wonder Born with
out arms, he became proficient with his feet and
accommodated himself TO natures derivation ex-
LibitnP bImself through the world at the advice OF
scientific and medical men. He could write what
won be termed good hand, and a cutter OF
prOfles and ornan entail valentines with scissors
Mr. NellIs never had an equal in this country. The
great variety OF has performances with hrs Ieet was
tTuly wonderful. Mr. Nehs WAS as famous for his
for his wonderful xhibiiions and his family anC
friends WI long COZ tinue to miss the vacant place
made In their milo, by his demise. Mr.. Nellis wa
born in Montgomery county, N. Y, and at the tmC
OF his death was IN The tortyeghth year of his age
His death was caused by apoplexy.
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private J


New YORK, July 22d l79s
My Dear Sir-Your letter or the 10th Instant en-
closing one from Gen. Washington, came TO hand
this day,
Ihe object you suggest in it Is one which, no
doubt, deserves primary attention, and it will be
paid 10 it. But II will be useful that should shortly
confer with you fully on variety of subjects, and
after rec ivlng an Official communication OF my ap-
polntment, shall without delay repair to Phla-
delpha.
count always upon your confidence as well in my
personal friendship for you as in my zeal for the
public service; and having no inclination to spare
myself il only remains tor to trace together the
plan IN which can best second your operations, and
promote the service.
Yours. with true attachment,
A. HAMILTON.
NEW YORK, July 22d 1898.
P.S-In some instances we have missed it in our
Brigaders 1t is very essential there should be no
mistake Adopt the field office -Festina ente-in your
chOlce of officers.
j. McHenry ESQ, etc.
lPrivate)
NEW YORK, December &c. 1898.
DIR. Sr-As II may possibly not have come TO you
through any other channel think 1t well 10 inform
YOU that General Huntington has been displeased at
not having received Official notice of his appointment
with his commission. his, If not already So ought
TO be remedied.
hear nothing OF nominations. What malignant
influence hangs upon our military atihirsS
With great esteem and rePPrd
Your obedient servant,
A. HAMILTON.
p. ST. left with General Pinckney alproject OF a
Military School which he was 10 have sent me- Has
he quilted Phi adslphaf IL 50, have you heard auy-
thing OF tins Paperf want II. r.-r
james MeHenry, Esq.
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MILLINERY, MANTUA.MAKINe, &o
TEN PIE OF HON
Importations for the Spring and Summer
Of 1866.
MRS. M. A. BINDER,
Ioal cHIsNUT STREET. PHILADELPHIA

No. 1881 CHEsNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
Importer of Ladies' Dress and Cloak Trimmings; also
afis Patterns In issue Paper Ior Ladies' and Chill
dren's Dresses
desire 10 call your attention TO the above card aud
shall be pleased TO have you call and inspect stock
and think you will find II the most choice and elegant
assortment 10 select My facilities or obtaining
the desirable novel les OF the European market
are now un and shipments per nearly every
steamer add freshness and variety to the collection.
be most desirable styles Of Ornaments, Buttons Laces
FTinpes Cords Tassels elvet Ribbo s. Betting Patent
Hooks ana Eyes, French Corsets Shields. Dress Ele
waters, Pads hoop Skirts of our own and Madame
Demoress make Stamping BTaiding and Embroider-
ipg; French FlutinR and Gauflering.
Psrsian Dress and Cloak Making IN all It's varieties
Ladies furnish nR their rich and costly materials
rely on being artistcay fitted and their work finished
ntbe mOs prompt and efficient manner, at the lowest
Cuitine and Bastlng at the shortest notice.
sets Of Patterns ready for Merchants and Dress-
makers. All the Fashion Books for sale
MRS. NJ. A. BINDER.
3l5lm No. 1881 CHEsNUT Street Philadelphia
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THE SPRING FASHIONS ron Isoo.

Curls and PufIs, and Padding, g.
Waterfalls and Fizzes, ClI
False Maria-Janes,
And artificial Lizzies,
Wool from Merino,
Also from the niger, r..r.l
Done in whopping pads .rff4.
And lastly grown bigger. .-.-..r
Oh were fashions ever efHT
Equal to the present? .,.4J
Hall sack OF taters ...-.-r
Three.quarters OF ar -. m
Beads as big as crick eiIs Shen"n''
Buttons large as espaiis'
Here's pail of dlehes,
And there's Anthracite,
Makes a. canaries
Kennel " eretty hat,
What 9TH a terrier,
Won't do you think OF that
w Che fathers clusterY
w 6n't the husbands wriggle--
zen they see the things come home,
And won't the ladies giggle2
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INSURANCE COMPANIES

DELAwARB MUTUAL SAFETY INSURANCE.
1iSconrORArrD 89 S2AfAE FfE 'tEeistAruRn
.-,eo~- 0.''N -PENNs sYLy MA 1855 - r,sr-t.
OFFICE g. sirFPs II f2sNFhr NFFHhrLhbELPt ABEL thAD whA
- 49,, MARINE INSURANCE
SSRSoss To all parts of tnow
INLAND INsURANCEs
On Goods by River, Canal, Lake, and Land rnagoto
FIRE fFHRfrihSSss lSs6RANo&s ShS NOES
On Merchandise generally.
On Stores, ling Houses, etc.
ASSETS OF THE COMPANY
slOO 600 United States per cent oan .ees,oOOSO
5SS 555S,SSS I s-lO per cent 'ii;i; loan, i4' lOoO0
,oo ooo % Treasury Notes; lOtsISOO
$4,000 state N'0 Of Pennsylvania Six Per Cent. 'OSSs
laSOOo CITY 0e9 Of fbiadcpiia SIX Per Cent. $3.50
oo,o Loan, n2slTo
o,00o gas SIX Per Cent. BCnds:..;,;,..: aO,OOsOO
:, o,o = goEe SIX Per Cent. Bonds. 2s7SOW
:, oo ggge Six Per Cent Bonds. .......,,.. 2s,7S.
guaranteed by the City OF Phia-
7lsolis Ba spares Stock Fcnns1ivaiis Ran. S'S'O'
coo ,od TeSd ompoly, ,.......,:....,. $500
A. ooo Railroad Company ,..,...s.,...... s2SOOs
% oOo "a ment subject 70 ten DAYS ca i.., 100000
loan. ......... lS9OOOO
liens on City Property. HO7OOOO
sI,O86s5O Par. Market value. 49,. .sosS $1,000
Bills Tcscya6c cr IN araiccs made. ~ sGs Ois 81
Balances due az Agencies Premiums
49, -. 40 dlA
ana other Companies 1888. Esti
Sash In Banks.,.... .....S55,956 SO
-% SsSs5s7
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VIENNA. Sentember the Adj.

Dear McHenry-This letter will be delivered by
M. MichauX, whom the KING has sent TO collect
seeds, trees and on, which he intends raising IN
his faVorite country seaJ-as it is personal affair,
every assistance ana advice viii be particularly
pleasing-and as want them to be satisfied, / re-
commend the bearer to you, who iron tue state of
q PLAIN farmer, has rose to have name among
learned men.
am ON my tour through GermanY-and with my
best respects TO your lady, am your afecnonate
uIendJ LAFAYETTE.
Pray introduce him to TiImangh smith, and all
other friends.
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(PriVate.l
james AIcHenry, Esq.

MOUNT VERNON, 9th July, 1893
Dear Sir-The Crayheads of Alexandria pretty
numerous,ht seems, and composed of all the Te-
table old people Of the place, having formed them
selves INTO company Tor the defense of the town
and its vicinity, are III want of cOors ana 1T beng
minated tnat the presentation OF them by Mrs.
Washington would be aattering to them, L take the
liberty of requesting the favor OF you to have made
and send to me as soon as convenient such as will
be appropriate to the occasion-haudsome, but not
more expensive than becomes Republicans (not
BachIte Repubcansl is required. If you think
motto would be proper, the choice OF one, "chaste
and unassumIng,' is left to your own Judgment.
Send the cost, and the money shall be RENTED by
ours, always, Go. WASHINGTON.
James McHenrY, Esq.
AInfantry,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-10

CHINA CONG UP.-The Staffordshire (England)
manufacturers ha,o advanced the prices of china
and earthepware Mt the rate of about ten per
materials.
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EAST CHESTER, 20 miles from New York,

Dear Sir-I arrived with my family at this place
Jour days ago, and propose to remain here and at
New York, till the meeting of Congress. Letters
addressed TO me, TO the care of Charles Adams,
Esq, Counsellor at Law, in New York, will soon
fiji me-
IpIay you TO commit to writing such things as
you judge necessary 10 be communicated or recon-
mended to Congress at the opening of the session
and convey them to me, as early as possible. And
to give me your opinion, whether the prevalent
sickness IN Philadelphia, is so dangerous to the
Lives or health OF the members as to make il neces
sary to convene them at any other place.
W ith great regard, / am, dear sir,
Your most obedient, JOHN ADAMS.
james McHenry, Esq Secretary OF War.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-11
PRESIDENT JOHNSON.

There can be few who are not more favorably
impressed by President johnson from having
seen him. The portraits in the printshops in
deed resemble him; but photographs are Of
little value in giving one an idea of persons he
has not SEEN
President Johnson's whole appearance and
bearing are strongly expressive of character
In STATURE square build broad chested, not over
tall, compact, mainly in dress, decently clad
in sober and somewhat worn black frock coat,
his body seems merely suitable pedestal for
mounting his massive head. A broad brain !;
hair originally deep black, but now evenly
spriukled over with thin intermixture of white,
making what is called an iron gray !; complexion
dark; and face of grave aspect which strikes
the beholder at once-making the whole figure
mere appendage to it-as that of a man habit
aated to weighty delberation face on which
public responsibilities have deeply engraven
their lines. 1t is sobriety and weight of char
acter more than brilliancy of intellect that is
expressed in Mr. Johnson's features. One gets
the impression that he must be man of strong
but rather slow faculties, which massive vigor
of will holds resolutely to their work. With
the sober strength of his care-weighted face
there is combined certain hardness of express
sion, as if he were deficient 10 the softer human
sympathes. But this is perceptibly relieved as
soon as he speaks, his voice having quietness
and ease not expected from the square built,
hard-visaged, cold-eyed statesman But still
the predominant impression is that nature
formed him to be merely public nan that he
is a resolutely honest, resolutely ambitious,
strong 6bred soul, to whom nothing is so con-
genial as the cares of state !; man who never
could have found employment for his faculties
nor satisfaction in life in private station
There is more strength in his face than in that
of any man who has been seen in this city by
large numbers Of our citizens, since Senator
Douglas addressed the great meeting in Jones's
Wood, in lS60.-N y World