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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03
A MOTHER LARGE
u LOT OF NEW GOODS

4 MOTHER LARGE
Just received at such q great reduction IN
prices that will enable Us TO sell much lower
than any goods that have been offered i'll TINS
market Among them arc
"a and Ga Virginia C>.ssilncrCs.
"a and "a Virginia Melons, equal in we! gnl
finish and color to the English Melton ana ~
about half the price.
Our line of Mourning Goods embraces - ,GEI
desirabl. style In plain c"I@rs We nave 'T ,Ya
and French Porlins; French ncIInuGS' , Ho
Of Tmbrot ere Popins, Which We ober a. re-
0I I ~ ".!"r,nrnt Of Dncs:ics is very full.
and We arc sure t4sssf Eo ARE hs'1 Il" prices ''"
un Snn Ill"'' y TIMER & SLAIMAkEH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03
1851 GREAT REDUCTION 1887
100 IN DRY GOODS, lou
AT NJ. TAY l. 0 II & CO s.,

l.
No. ~, Centre Market Space
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
Who are now selling their entire stock OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
BLACK LYONS VELYETS,
BLACK s COLORED
.... .. CLOAKING CLOTHS,
Gin velvet Plain Beaver Chinchilla, Astrican
Moscow and Frosted Beaver
NEW & BEAUTIFUL CLOTH CLOAK*,
SHA Wis, BLACK ~
AND FANCY SILKS,
and MOURNING GOODS OF every descrip-
ton, at an immense reduction in price, in some
cases at almost the gold cost.
We have also Just purchased large stock Of
Domestic Goods a! the late decline in prices
which we are selling very cheap.
Persons in want Of lirst.class Dry Goods, at
low prices, will please call early and get the
choice. WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

TIE LECTURE ON I.OvE-lft this excessively
cold weather does not dispose our bachelor
friends to abandon the cold comfort OF single
lie. for the warm blessings of Hymen, we
know nothing that will, unless it be the lecture
on Love, at Liberty Hall, tomorrow night
Ii the diverting lecturer can prescribe better
remedy against frosty weather than an attec-
,ionaye wife and hot whiskey punch, he will
place many OF our readers under lasting obll-
cations. We await the learned Doctors pre-
>criltions with utmost anxiety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03
Al CTI0N S 4 L E S &.

GtOMMISSI0NENS SALE OF LAND
( Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Loudoun. at the October Term, 1856 pr0nounc.
ed in the chnncery cause therein depending, or
Powell V. Gray; l shall, about noon on On the
3lst DAY OF JANUARY, 1861, at the Black
smiths Shop, on the premises, offer for sale, at
public auction. to the hig hest bidder, all that
TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND, lying and
being in the county Of Loud0un, on the west
side of the public road leading from QpperylI!e
DRED ACRES OF LAND, but the quantity to
be ascertained by survey. being that portion of
the LangoIlen estate, which lies north of the
private road leading from said public road to
The Dwelling House on said iAngOlen es- fam
tate, and is contained within the bounda- AEEsss.
ries indicated by the figures and letters, !, n 3.
I, II, on the plat fled in said cause.
Terms Of uie:-One third casn; one third III
six months, and the remaining third in twelve
months from the day Of sale, bearing interest
from the day OF sale. The purchaser to execute
his bond for the deferred payments, and the
,i!Ic to be retained till the purchase money be
all paid. MATTHEW HARRISON,
Trustee md Commissioner of Sale.
LOCDOUS COUNTY, Dee. 29-ts
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-By viz
Y tue Of decree Of the Circuit Court ofFair-
fax county, rendered in the case Of Johnson vs..
Robinson and Others | will sell, at public
3ist DIV ofJanu4ry next. Court day the TRACT
OF LAND called " Barnaby." Of which
Francis johnson died seized. This land con-
tqins no acres, fifteen Of which are in wood
IL is on The telegraph road, on Pohlck Greek,
near the old Pohicl Church, and has upon II :
fine mill seat.
TERMS or SALE.-OMc tenth Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day OF sale IS u
dcposit the residue in three equal lnstalmcnts
of six, twelve and eighteen months TO be secured
by the notes Of the purchaser, bearing interest
from the day of sale, and q retention OF the title
Of thu land until the last payment Is mace, ana
the land subject to resale, and the cash payment
forfeited in the event Of the purchaser iaIllHg ["
VIM. H. DULANY,
dec 14-2awts Commissioner Of Sale.
By J. II. PARROT, AUCTIONEER.
SALE.-By virtue ola deed OF
! trust dated 9Th Of July, 1866, Of record III
Alexandria county, from VIM. Grimes, 10 Sc
cure the payment Of 4 note OF 500 the Uaiet,
signed IS trustee therein named, Will o4ti At
public sale, on THURSDAY, the 2itn Day "t
new two-storv FRAME DWELLING IA
HOUSES. on the south side Of Queen st., -.
between Payne and Faycttc streets. Terms
cash
Thc lot upon which said house stands, has
buck l76 feet. The purchaser OF ina mouse
will have the privilege OF buying S"!d ~. -.
SlJU or leasing the for ANY t!443 desired.
Nv d r.. i ii-1""ts W. c. YEATOE, Tcus,oe.
n-s~an}c the above property postponed IN
til THURSDAY, the 10th day Of "anH"EJ'i 9'':
ut - o clock N. ,.rn,r ,--...,.-
dec 27-ts W. =. EAl y =, D., S7Ll- -
~ VIRTUE OF 4 DEED C2 TEU>"
IS from Oliver p. Chapel and wife, dated OF
he 18th day OF October 1865, and du'y r"'a@a.
cd i, ti,a Clerks Office Of the County l9",, o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

Numerous changes in mercantile and bust
ness hrms are announced at the opening of the
year. IN all tho Northern cities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

II L OU r.
49, a: NJ. .Ianney's Extra; A. NJ: JAN
Wy Family; Welch's Columbia Mills Extra
~ Msichs Family, and other brands Of Extra
'l9ur, in store and for sale by
dec 10 - GEORGE H. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

OHOICE BREAST PIECES, HAMS and
v SHOULDERS, just received and FIR sale
by HAKklE HOcGH,
nov 26-tr cor. Of Pitt and Prince SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

MI ANNEY'S FAMILY AND EXTRA
n. FLOUR, for sale by
THOMAS PERRY,
dec 19-tf No. s, Prince st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

DIAMOND SYRUP
~ avery beautiful and delicious Syrup,
received to-day, and for sale by
no Il j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

rAKATOGA WATER-20 dozen of Sarato
> ga Water, just received and for sale by the
$3.50 cG or loss onsntity. HENRY COOK,
con 1Atf 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

CHRIST CHURCH. I'VE received, this morn
inc. the following no:c IRON a lady member OF
,he congregation Of Christ Church. and as
an offset to the noie published yesterday, and
a. evnressing decidedly contrary opinion, We
itsert it at once s,
.:DeAR--: The Vestry ol Christ Church
u,emrate taking away the old pulpit and
stairs, and I am very g lad to hear it; for as
the nulpit is not usc!-the sermons being now
daItered from the reading desk-and as stair.
wv 10 an unused pulpit is entirely unneces
s:ry cannot see why these things should be
retained in the church. There neednt be 4
bit of New England white~wash though
have known that to be applied sometimes with
good effect So let us, by all means have
the desired Improvement. = -
Election OF OFFICERS. The 4lst Annual
Meeting ofthe Hydraulion Fire Company, was
held on Tuesday evening last, when the follow
;pa gentlemen were elected officers for the en-.
SUING year, VIZ:
BENJAMIN Barton, Presidents; Richard L..
Carne, ir. ard Stephen Swain, Vice Presidents;
Arthur G. Kc Secretary; Theodore II. Flick
lin, Assistant Secretary; John s.. Beach,
Treasurer; Capt James NJ. Steuart. Assistant
Engineer; James ?. Shrakes and VIM. G.
Simnson, Aids Or Commanders OF Hose; 4. 9.
k"l, George Bennett Richard Tatsapaugh, l..
| KeN Jno. Jones, Vim. Fl. Ward, Pipcmen;
John Nayor, John 4 Travers, Chas. Gordon,
". ". Weadon, Axemen; Thos. Hoy, T.. Y.
Sipple Z. G. Field, John Horseman, Suction
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

| Liquors, comprising Brandy, WHISTLES,
Gin Jamaica Spirits, Madeira, Port and Sherry
Wines, &c, received to-day, and for sale by
0.|' j. G. NIILBURN,
doc H. Opposite the Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

dec 3-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-03

OTOVE POLISHED the very best quality
y giving q beautiful silvery lustre with half
the labor of the ordinary kinds in USE for sale
by HENk4 COOh,
oc Il 80 and 224, King street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
Lyons Periodical Dr0l,g
7UEGREAT FENALERE.fEDI
FOR IRREGULARITIES

These Drops are scietJ o l'y crmuaanGef|
fluid preparation, and better tlaa any Pills. i
Powders or A2strums. beng lia4id, ther1
action i. direcl and positive, rendering theml
a reliable, speedy AMI perfect cciGc for the1
cure Of all 0 struclions ana impressions ID
nature. Their poPui- ri y IS IN Heated by ID
fact that ever COCO bottles are suua... "A
sold and consumed b. th2 dies Of he United
States every one Of whom seclk in Ind
STRONGEST terms Of prise OF tLeir great merit u
Tho ore rapidly taking the pla-. Of eyerH
other Fcr,o le Remedy, and are cousi cred b \
ali Who know aught Of thcn, as the surcsi
safest and mos. infaliibe PREPARATION in tad
wor,d for The cnre Of all female complaintsl
tina removal Of all cbsauctions Of nature, and
tic nronotirn Of health, reg larity and
siren til, Rxplieit directions stating wheI
thew may be used. ard explaining when and
why they should not. nor eohid no. DC ase
without producing effects contrary to nature
chosen laws, viii be founl oareially fo'de
around each bottle with tho written sigaetoI
of Jouy L. Lyon, without which none -
genuine.
Prepared by Or. JOHN l.. LYON, III
Chapel Street. New II zen, Conn, who g Il
be consulted either person lis, or BY nan H
(enclosing s.arp.) concerning II Iriva
diseases md feDalc weaknesses.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
c. G.. CLARK & CO,
Genl Agents for {, $ and tona,.~s.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
G frcnit Court, County of
NlanitOWCc.

Edward s. Buckley, plaintiff vs.. George Rice
and Emma E. Rice, his wife; Jacob n Da-
ter and - Dater, his wife, VIM Kempton
and - Kempton, his wife and Michael
Donnahue and - Donn.hue, his wife
defendants. Soc. revenue stamp cancel}e |. !
State of Wisconsin-To the above named de-
PENDANTS and each of them:
NOU are hereby summoned and required to
i answer the complaint in this action which
will be filed in the office of the clerk of the cir
cult court of the county of Manitowoc, ut Mani
towoc, in said county, and to serve copy of
your complaint on the subscriber at his Office
in his dwelling house in the village Of Manito-
woo, within twenty days after the service OF
this summons on you, exclusive Of the day OF
such service and if you fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in the complaint
Ray- Take notice that the complaint we thee
above entitled action was fled on the 30th day
Of august instant in thu Office of the clerk Of
the Circuit Court Of Nlnitowoc county
GEORGE REED,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
August "a. 1867
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
CLIFFORD g. GIBSON'S
Photographic Emporium anu
Portrait Studio.

No. l2s Wisconsin Street, just above the r.
o.. Milwaukee, Wis. Every variety Ct sun.
light picturing at reasonable rates Small
pictures enlarged to any required size, and
colcred with ink cragon water or oil collors
The proprietors having had over twenty years
experience, each in his respective depar ment
OF the arts will undertake to co as fine work in
their line as is done in any eastern city.
Send us small picture with color of eyes and
hair, and complexion, and we will enlarge and
color it for moderate consideration.
Full life size Portraits made upon canva IS
Call at the Mummonth Photographic Estab
lishment of the west, and behold specimens Of
art unexcelled in America.
r. A. CLIFFORD, J.S GIBSON.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22

A TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, az
"A District Attorney for Manitowoc Count
Wis. All business entrusted to his IRE viii |
promptly and faithfully attended TO. Advi'
honesty given, for which reasonable char.
will be made Al pat,ios Liable to sue II
be sncd please give me- a call. BE ye u
deeeivedt1 Office in Iuebner's block, on Il
corner DIRK and Eighth, streets, where he III.
he found fIea. q a. ", until 9 Z. u.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
Now is the time to Order.

s REEFS, Shrubs, Roses, Vines and every-
1 thing usually cultivated in Western
Nursery, can always be found at J. b Rich
srdscn's Garden and Nursery Would call
your particular attention to the Ornamental
Department, which cannot be e1celled by anv
other Nursery in the State as to clloice varic-
ties of Bulbs, Roses, Shrubs. Shade Tree.
Evergrcens, &c Please send fol price lis /.
ard order e .rly for Fall delivery.
Address, J. b. RICHARDSON.
sbebo, gan yal,s, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22

Great Inducements are offered 10 CASH MY.
ERs on sheetings. shirtings, prints, delaines
dress goods, fannels. French mareinos and all
wool cassimeres, cottonadcs, stripes, ticks.
denims, &C., of which my stock is large and
we'll assorted
Also, large and we'll selected stock Of
Brocha and Wooden Shawls,
at very low prices for cash.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
Tax Notice.
0YrIcE or THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. I
AAsIrowoc, September "a. 1857
A LIE persons interested are hereby notified
E4thGt The 70 wingtr2c ofland snd village
lots lying and being situated in the County OF
Nanitowoc and State Of Wisconsin remaining
srre1ecn,ed in the Office of the Clerk Of the
Cou ty Board Of Supervisors Of the 'ounty Of
nanitowoc and State Of Wisconsin. for the
taxes due and unpaid thereon for he year
1854 for which said taxes the ,aid tracts of
land and town lots were sold on the 9th day
~ May, A:rD. 1865. Now therefore. unless
the amount Of -es interest. fees and harges
set opposite the several tracts of land and
town lots. as herein described, he paid on or
before the gth day of May. 1868. the same
viii be conveyed TO the purchaser or his
assignees in pursuance Of the Statutes in such
ease made and provided.
WILLIiM BACH.
Clerk Of tire County Board of Supervisors, Of
Nanitoxoc County. Wisconsin. s
rntuN ACCE
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
Ready Made Clothing,

comprising mems overcoats, mems cashmere
and broadcloth suits, mens' pants, vests and
coats, boys suits, undertaking, &C.. all IF
which will sell lower than any house north of
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
NV stock of Groceries

Is large and we'll selected, and includes enc Of
the largest aud best stocks Of young hison gun
powder, Japanese and oolong Teas ever offered
in this market, and at lower prices.
My stock Of Hats and Caps, China Glass md
Hardware is full and complete, and for sale ut
. small advance from cost.
Also, Dickey Premium Tanning Mill for sale
very cheap.
hD-Call and examine my goods and price.
before you buy elsewhere. No charge for
showing goods. | believe in the principle Of
selling everything cheap. NJ. MAHsNEY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
Taken Up,

DY the subscriber, living on section Il, town
ID of Coopers.own, a RED OK, medium size,
black spos nice horns, white stripe on the
belly. The owner is requested to prove prop
erty, pay charges and take the same away.
FRANK VANISH
Cooperstown, august &c, 1867 64tS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22
Boots and shoes.

My stock Of Boots and Shoes consists Of
mens' stoga and kip bopts; boys do; womens
and misses calf ball. shocs; children's copper
tipped shoes, and 100 pairs congress CATERS at
Of which are CUSTOM MADE and war
~ tod To crir nutira satiafact;on
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-22

D.: An,hocy'~ E:rc: Ecs%s or Esrye5.r'n..

KiHxHor;,s, sSose e "a s5s Gs1a,
d.. Robert ". PFebe vli.eS tiHui Salem = I
18th sept. $50, tiai lie has cG.-ti ;i iHr.r.a i.
case OF DroySg, which Threatened % form %. In.
tally by tie p-rseregiHG use 81 o5f t1ls...-sl & a.
and also DANCE HaiqRoH Frs. tgefaS 3 j. l.--:
doses OF the "a IL cGi Is ~ C.4laCti -H,-
t.oas by i; constantly.
Eronciaoeeio, Gxsi:-c o sSsVes--7 -r:~g;
Zcbuon Sioan, cf Prospect fCArs. ov:..... 81 a.,
bottles of your SarsapGII eUicd me iica u f,.
"a hideous swelling on the neck, y AIcl had SUI
fered Fl ON over two SCs:s.'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-28

and was sore that he had detected the ball, as
one Of the cups was accidentally raised.
"Why, any fool can see where il is and bet on
it, and be sure to win. There amt no de-
fraudin, thar"
Perhaps your honor would like to 60 V
on IL ~ insinuated the counsel. ..
''Go W Yes, and double it, too, and
here's the rhino. It's under the middle cup"
'I'll 90 V on that, " said the foreman of the
jury.
"And |, and l, !" joined the jurors, one after
the other, until each one had invested his pile.
"Upl' said his honor.
"Up' it was, but the "little joker" had
mysteriously disappeared. Judge and jury
were enlightened, and found no difficulty in
bringing in a verdict in favor of plaintiff, on
the ground that it was the "derndest kind o.
dnfrandinI ~
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-28

scratching his head al the door Of Alderman
Purchase, in Cambridge, where he was beg
giug, and thinking 10 pass joke upon him,
said $50, Jack, you are picking them out, are
youYp "Nah, sar, +" retOrted the urchin, 81
takes 'em as they come /"
A MAN whom DR.. Johnson once reproved
for following a useless and demoralizing busi-
ness, said: "You know, Doctor, that must
live" The brave old hater of everything
mean and hateful ooolly replied that he did
not 'see the least necessity for that"
CHIPS FRoM DOMES1Ic WoODEN MEN,
CHOPPED OFF BY TIN SERIES EDI9OR'S
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-28
TBE BEST THINa OUT.-An aching tooth.

LIGHT AND DARK.--A novel has just been
published, called "Fair Women" Are the
blondes to have undisputed swayP Is there
no author who, in the cause of the brunettes,
will gallantly write story-it cannot fail to
please, if of a gloomy oomplexion-and entitle
it ozark Women?"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-28
OHM from aPunoh.n

CHIPS FROM THE LONDON BLoOKHEADS,
oRoPPED OFF BY 0UR SERIES EDIToR.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-28
NUMBER CHI.

\ DIKI FOR MENTAL DYsPEPTIcs AND CURE
FOR HY-PoCHoNDRIA, HY-PoCRIsY OR ANY
COMPLAINT OF A ny oRDRR.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-28

INA WHIsPER.--"No man is a hero to his
valet, 4" is an assertion of frequent occurrence.
Has poor maligned man ever had the courage
TO hint that no woman is heroine to her
rmaid
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-08

Flaxseed has proved profitable
crop this year in many parts of
Ohio. the yield having been unusual
ly large, and the price ($2per bushel)
satisfactory to farmers.
The Germans, of Nashville, are
about organizing animmigration 80.
ciety onta grand scale, and expect to
induce Thousands of their country
men to settle in Tennessee.
Sixteen deaths from cholera have
occurred in the 9th Infantry, which
recently garrisoned this State. The
regiment is now at Fort Arbuckle.
A new riding habit for ladies'
which allows them to st astride the
horse-has been introduced in the
Western cities. r.
A negro, in Houston, Texas, on
trial for the murder of another, re-
fuses to have negroes on the jury.
The value of the wholesale, oyster
trade of New York city is estimated
at not less than $40. 600, 900 annually.
PoLrrIcAL GossrP.-Sickles at his
best is not as good as Can-be. t
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-08
IAlM1aRAi,rs roa LrBEn1A.-The

IMMIGRANTS FOR LIBERIA
names of about 500 applicants for
q passage to Liberia in November, are
now upon the books of the American
: Colonization Society. These are re-
sidents mostly of the States OF South
C8rolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Ten
5nessee and Virginia, and are nearly all
Of the class popularly known as
F"freedmen.' The society has made
an earnest appeal for funds to enable
them to send these applicants to Lii
IBERIA.
Somebody says TINT the best way
to get rid of weeds is to always put
your cigar case and its contents at
the service of your friends. Jones
says mot Doctor Jones, however,
that the most effective means he ever
tried was by squeezing the hand of a
plump young bereaved in black.
The next day, she was in half mourn
ing, and second kindly pressure
resulted in q pink gown, with white
bonnet. Farmers, please notice.
A private letter received in Cali
fornia, Mo-, last week, from former
resident Of that place now living in
Northern Texas, says the negroes in
that part of the State have quit
work and gone into camp, all we'll
armed, and assert that they intend
to take the law into their own hands.
|. An incautious individual, at Terre
Haute. Ind, the other day, after
smoking, put his pipe into his pocket
with package of powder. He was
seen shortly after looking q good
deal surprised, and inquiring for his
coat tail and piece. of his panta-
looms.
Said Tom, "since I have been in
France, I have eaten so much veal,
that am ashamed to look calf in
the face" 81 suppose, sir, then, "
said wag, ''you shave without a
glass;"
The editor Of an Iowa paper says
that the heavens were black, one day
last week, with wild geese flying
South. and consequently presages
that winter will be there in Septem-
ber.
MIR. Droysse, the inventor of the
Prussian needle gun, has just invent
ed a new gun for grenades, (explosive
balls, which scatter to the breadth of
five feet and the height OF three.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-08

EUROPEAN NIMAIIaRATIoN.-F o.
denburg, under date of August 10.
Capt. F. Melchers, one of the agents
of European immigration for this
State, writes to Gen. John A. Wage
ner, the Commissioner, that num-
Der Of emigrants were preparing to
come to Charleston in the bark
Gauss, Capt. Wetting, which was ad-
vertised to sail on the 1st proximo,
and that Delius & Co., her owners,
have promised to provide another
vessel in November, if q sufficient
number of emigrants are found to
justify the step. He reports that
several Bremen merchants have offer
ed to invest $5OO.OOO in a line OF
steamers to ply betn cen that city and
Charleston, if the loan and interest,
at the rate of five per cent. per an
uum, will be guaranteed by this
State.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-08

GEN. GRANT. The Washington corr
respondentof the New York Tribune
telegraphs to that paper on the Sd:
"Gen. Grant! did not attend the
Cabinet meeting to-day, having asked
to be excused from attending Cabinet
meetings in future, unless his presence
is specially needed with regard to
army matters alone. He claims that
he is purely military officer, and does
not wish to be drawn into matters
that are ola civil character. The
President did not object. Grant was
at the White House to-day, after the
Cabinet meeting, on business with
the President.