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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-02
LETTER FROM A. GHOST.

LETTER. FROM A. GnOSE.
The following communication, which appears
in a recent number Of the Rome (Ga.) Courier,
Il has as the ear marks Of Bill Arp'siold Confeder
ate ghost, .f.s,
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FORTY Y-sECoND DISTRICT
"a .MR EplToR:3If feyou think Its notrlob late.
and won e charge anythingfor my card, ~ YOU
q will announce my name Tor the convention as
! any man, s candidate will vote for me 10
save answering q thousand questions ! will
proceed to state what In Tor, and what Z III
agin. al1aistS 1aaa bs't>Ht.ts t,ssz'
I'm for convention, If it has got to be held
I'm aginst it if it ain t held. | can't tell yet
whether it will be held or not Like my friend
I Parrott, I m for the good Of my constituents
: in all things, and look upon those whoi4yot
for me as my. constituents, whether bleached
& Or unbeached The whiteimen who support
me must let me know what they want done,
and Twill introduce BILL The negroes who
vote for me shall have abundant consideration
They must let me know whether they want
money or mules, or, more or less freedom! l.
I'm for 3'em, and wilintroduce BtD, and will
pledge myself to advocate their rightiof SUIT
2 frage foreyer-in Ohio. I'm like my friend,
the General. Says /, General, are you for
my color, or what color are you for ?."' Says
he, proudly, Il m JOE BLACK. Z. u
h I'm for rUnion-Union of some sort-dis-
Union or dat Union, .or some other sort not
discovered. It's high time VIC had one of some
sort. I'm for the Star. Spangled Banner, and
the pole and the rope-l like the stars more
than do the stripes. ] am glad to see all the
stars up there; though have thought, some,
times that little black Grape ought to shade a
few Of 'em till we are restored to the Union 'sl
IF the military can vote, and will vote for
i me, I'm for 'em Ill vote for EN- all to have
long: furloughs-I want 'ems oil to have good
homes, and 20 to 'em-there's nothing like "a
good home and know, fond parents want to
: see 'en. I like the military in time of peace
when they are off, on long furloughs. like
ito hear the sound of a drum-fsh under a
boat. like the morning tootssot a,ihorn-
when John Graves is BLOWN it on Horse Leg
Mountain. -. .t't u
Likewise, I'm for the bureau agriculture
General Black is agent for it in this county. If
you want to see7 -secd, go for General Black
though he says he's good. Union man. g
q T. m for portion Of tho State road. sa .
I'm for relief I m for that strong, person.
ally, Just like my friend Green Ware. But |
want to relive the debtor and the creditor too,
and if I cant frame till that will dc it, /
don't know who, cam ! My plan is to frame a
I bill that keep q man from paying what he owes,
and at the same time enables him. to collect
what's owen to him !, { would like to see, the
man who amt for. that sort OF. bill. Forty
men have told me they was pleased at the idea.
s's Imfor rain 81 asfh" AZ. GHOST, q
'' N. B. Warnins to voters!- want to bor-.
1I7! row two q dollars. a s a4NIl# a, e; 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-02
r AMPS, LAMP GOODS & OIL.
WIN s,GOGAN..

21s1 Is, North Royal Street, " p
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from The
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent Par
lor Lamp; Cut Ground and Plain Globes;
Chimneys, all kinds and sizes, Brushes, Wick,
and all other goods in the trade, at the most rea-
sonable prices. Especial attention is called to
large. lot Of Stand Lamps just; received, purcha-
led at extremely low figures, and offered at cor
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bet
ter come quickly. l----A----m -- mn o-tI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-02

ITooPSKIRTSl - HOOPSKIRTSl
III HOOPSKIRTSl
AS we have lately received the Wholesale
agency for one of tho largest. and mostifashlon-
able Hoop Skirt Manufactories, we are prepar,-
ed to sell them at the, same prices. Tor. wh.ch
ea, q WITMER e. SLAYMAkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-02

ID EFIN. ED, SU e A.RS. &lfE
. los bbls "A, Circle a and B Refined Sugars;
so :" Goldren Syrup, received this day
sgiria Steam Sugar Refinery, Richmond: These
Sugars are of very superior quality, and will be
sold as low as they can be Cotton from Baltimore.
1q;u Il ss,gl5gl I! GEO H., R0BINSONI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-02
TO THE MERCHANTS OF ALEXANDRIA
N1O WHOLESALE AND .. Iii
..- RETAIL CASH BUYERS

j. ". IT'D q CO., = IT
323, Pennn. av, south side, near 7th st.,
..'' b.. WASHINGTON, u. G.
Have now open the most extensive stock Of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
ever offered in Washington city, at very re-
duced prices, by the piece or yard We invite
the attention Of clio e cash buy ers. .-..
Shawls, Blankets, Carpets and Oil Cloths, On
the second foDr. Washington. oct l9-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-02
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

sep 28-3nl
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
TO THE AFFLICTED.

DIR, W. K. DoHERTY returns his sircoro
thanks to his numerous patients for tbair
patronage, and would take this opportunitv
to remind them that he continues to consnit
at his Institute for the cure of chronic dis
eases of the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys. Digest
i've and Genito-Urinary Organs, and ali pri.
waite diseases, viz: Syphilis in all its forms
and stages. Seminal Weakness, and ali IN .
horrid consequences of selfabuse; Gonorr.
hea. elect, Structures, Nocturnal and Diur-
nal Emissions, Sexual Debility, Diseases of
the Back and Loins, inflammation of the Blad-
der and Kidneys, ETC.. etc.: and he homes
that his long experience and successful prac-
tice will continue to insure him share of pub
lie patronage. By the practice of many years
in Europe and the United States. he is enabled
to apply the most efficient and successful rem
edies against diseases ofalI kinds. He uses no
mercury, charges moderate, treats his patients
in correct and honorable way, has references
ofunquestionablev eracity from men ofknown
responsibility and high standing in society.
All parties consulting him, by letter or 9th
erwise, will receive the best and eentlcst
treatment and implicit secresy.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
one Price.
md that the only place to find the best ant
cheapest goods is at the
ONE PRICE STORE.
ap13'67:tf. NJ. DAVIDSON.

An AntidOte for PoisOm-THE
Pain Killer-Rev. T. Allen. writing from
Tavoy, Burmah, says: within the past four
years have used and disposed of about FIVE
hundred bottles, but am now out. Please
send me a fresh supply as soon as you can
say two hundred bottles. dare not be with
out it myself, and there are endless calls
for it, both by Burmans and Karens. l
always take it with me into the jungles, and
have frequent occasion to use it. both on my
self and others. One night while sleeping
in an open Zayate. 1 was awoke by a most
excruciating pain in my foot. On examina-
ton, found l had been bitten by cent?
pede. Immediately applied the Pain Killer
and found instant relief. In less than an
hour was again asleep" Bev. Mr.. Hibbard,
writing from Burmah to his father, says,
Il have used Davis Pain Killer for coughs,
colds, summer complaints, burns, and for the
sting of scorpions, with uniform success. We
always keep it where we can lay our hands
ON it in the dark if need be. alO:lm.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02

Dr. JULIEN PERRAULT. Doctor of Medicine
of the Faculty of Paris, Graduate of the
University Queens College, and Physician OF
the St, John Baptiste Society of San Fran
cisco.
DR. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform pa
tients and others seeking confidential medi-
cal advice. that he can be consulted daily at
his office Armory Hall Building, Northeast
corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets,
San Francisco. Rooms No. 9. 10. IL, first
floor up stairs. entrance on either Montgom-
cry or Sacramento streets.
DR.: PERRAULT's studies have been almost
exclusively devoted to the cure of the var-
Gus forms of Nervous and Physical Debility,
the results of Injurious habits acquired in
youth, which usually terminate in impotence
and sterility, and permanently induce all the
concomitants of old age. Where a secret in
trinity exists involving the happiness of a
life and that of others, reason and morality
dictate the necessity of its removal, for it i
fact that premature decline of the vigor C;
manhood, matrimonial unhappiness, compul
sorry single life. ETC., have their sources in
causes, the germ of which is planted in early
life and the bitter fruit tasted long afterWard
patients laboring under this complaint, will
complain OF one or more of the following
symptoms: Nocturnal Emissions, Pains in
the Back and Head, Weakness of Memory and
Sight, Discharge from the Urethra on going
to stool or making water, the Intellectual
faculties are Weakened, Loss of Memory en-
sues, Ideas are clouded, and there is disin-
clination to attend to business, or even to
reading, writing or the society of friends.
etc. The patient will probably complain of
Dizziness, Vertigo, and that Sight and Hear
ing are Weakened and sleep disturbed by
dreams. melancholy. signing, palpitations.
Paintings. coughs and slow fever while some
have external rheumatic pain, aud numbness
of the body. Some of the most common symp-
toms are pimples in the face, and aching in
different parts Of the body Patients suffering
from this deasese, should apply Immediately
to DIR. PERRAULT, either in person or by let
ter as he will guarantee a cure of Seminal
Emissions and Impotence in six to eight
weeks.
Patients suffering from veneral diseases in
any stage, Gonorrhea, elect, Structures Bubo
Ulcers. Cutaneous Eruptions, etc, will be
treated successfully. Ali Syphalitic and
Mercurial faint entirely removed from the
system.
DIR PERRAULT's diplomas are in his office,
where patients can see for themselves that
they are under the care of a regularly edu-
Gated practitioner. The best references given
if required.
Patients suffering under chronic diseases,
can call and examine for themselves. We
invite investigation claim not to know eve
~ thing. nor to cure everybody. but we do
claim that in all cases taken under treatmen Mt
we fulfill our promises We particularly re-
quest those who have tried this boosted doc
tor, and that advertised physician. till worn
out and discouraged, to call upon US.
Low charges and quick cures.
Ladies suffering from any complaint incl
dental to their sex, can consult the doctor
with the assurance of relief.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
Saratoga Water Again.

The following IS neither example Of
the baleful effects Of the mineral springs
at Saratoga. 1t is from correspondent
of the Chicago Tribune:
You remember what an abstemlous
and highly moral man Babcock is in
Chicago. He is member of all the
benevolent societies belongs to three
churches, understand, and is prom
inent officer of base ball club. Every
one knows Babcock. He is, strictly
speaking, a virtuous citizen. aud the
owner of a grain elevator. We'll, even
he drank so much water from several
different springs that be went to his
wife the other night with his hat mash
ed over his eyes got into bed with his
boots on, aud kissed her-something
she declares he had not done before in
ten years "What's the matter with
you, Mr.. Babcock 2" queries his spouse,
rising in surprise and Indignation. cam
| to be treated in this manner in hotel
where we pay two hundred dollars a
week? Why, Mr.. Babcock what do
you take me for 2"
"Take-you for Slowly and with
thick tongue) take you for? Why,
my dear-I took-you-for-someboa
else" Mr.. Babcock, your clothes are
disarranged. You've got your vest on
wrong side before, and your watch is in
your boot. And, as l live, here's a
lady's locket about your neck.' as
there, my dear, is there? All right
lock it, lock it. Then-it won't
won't hurt anybody. You see, my
dear, then it won't-get-get out-you
know" "Mr, Babcock, you've been
drinking" ~ know-know it. I've
beeD-beer drink drinking the wa
ters." "With a great deal Of brandy.
l can smell your breath, Mr. Babcock."
"Very-very well, my-my dear. Smell
smell away. II don't care d-n.'
(And here Mr. Babcock snored and
rolled off the bed without waking up.)
Mrs Babcock tried to arouse him,
but did not succeed until nearly day
light. Then he repeated the statement
that it was the water, and, when asked
to explain about the locket, said the
lady must have dropped it into the
spring; that he had dipped it up and
spilled it into his bosom.
Mrs Babcock did not ask any more
questions and l suppose she was salts
fed,
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02

VINDIcATED.-Ay young lady at the
Glen House confessed with tears to the
wife of friend, that her husband was
brute. GAS an instance" said she,
she forbade me to take more than three
trunks to be gone a whole month, and
then-then'' (breaking down with sobs. }
"What then ?' said the other. "Why,
then he put his hat and linen into one
of my trunks, and took ever so much
room from me again. "Did you con-
sent to this unmanly appropriation p
"Dear me ! [ had to; but l used his
shirts for napkins, and my poodle made
a doghouse of the hat.'' Humanity
was vindicated p said No. 2.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
Female Monthly Pills.

DIR. PERRAULT is the only agent in Califor-
MIA for DR.. BRIoT's Female Monthly Pills
Their immense sale has established their rep
utation. as female remedy. unapproached
and far in advance of every other remedy
for suppressions and irregularities, and other
oil structions in females. On the receipt oil
five dollars, these Pills will be sent by mail
or express to any part of the world, secure
from curiosity or damage,
Persons at a distance can be cured at home
by addressing letter to DR. PERRAULr. cor.
ner of Montgomery and Sacramento streets
Rooms, 10 and IL, or Box 973. F. o. San
Francisco, stating the case as infinitely as
possible, general habits of living, occupation
ETC., etc.
All communications confidential
je23 '67:1y.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
SpeFRalatGrrEsCa.

DIR. DOHERTY has just published an i'm,
portant pamphlet, embodying his own views
and experiences in relation to Impotence or
Virility being Short Treatise on Sperma-
torrhea or Seminal weakness, Nervous and
Physical Debility consequent on this aifec-
ton, and other diseases of the Sexual Organs
This little work contains information Of the
utmost value to all, whether married or sin
gle, and will be sent FREE by mail on re-
ceipt of Six Gents in postage stamps for re-
turn postage.
Address.
W. K. DOHERTY. MD
San Francisco Cal
oj:i G7:ly:B]
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the llth Judicial
District in and for the county of Calaveras,
State of California.
IL S. Internal Revenue Stamp, Fifty cents,
duly cancelled
WILLIAM POPE. Plaintiff,
Us.
NAPOLEON COPPER MINING & SMELT-
ING CO., Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court of the
said 18th Judicial District of the State Of
California, in and for the said County of Cal
averas. and the Complaint filed in said Coun
ty of Calaveras, in the office of the Clerk Q
said District Court.
The People Of the State Of California
send Greeting,
To NAPOLEON COPPER MINING /
SMELLING co. Defendant.
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO AP
i pear in an action brought against yo
by the above named plaintiff in the Distric.
Court of the 1th Judicial District of Ii
State of California, in and for the said cou1
ty of Calaveras. and to answer the Con
plant flied therein, "a copy of which accom-
panies this Summons,) within ten day
exclusive of the day of service,) after tn
service on you of this Summons-if serve
within this county or. if served out of tn
county, but within this Judicial Distric
within twenty days; or if served out of sal
District, then within forty days-or Judl
ment by default will be taken against 20
according to the prayer of said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain
Judgment of this Court against defendal
for the sum of six hundred and thirty-s
dollars upon express contract, in gold co
of the United States. and for costs of suit.
And you are hereby notified, that ify(
fail to appear and answer the said complai
as above required, the said plaintiff W
cause default to be entered against you, al
take Judgment against you for the relis
sought in plaintiffs complaint, and as abo
set forth.
~ Given under my hand and the 81
| of the District Court of the II
| Judicial District of the State o
~ California, in and for the So
county of Calaveras, on this 10th day of Ju
in the year of our Lord One Thousand, Fig
Hundred and Sixty-seven.
J. A. FOSTER, CLERK
BY n, y. NoRcRoss. Deputy.
7. K. WILSON, Plaintiffs Atty.
A True copy of the original Summons.
Attest J. A. FOSTER, CLERK.
By N. 7. NoRcRoss Deputy.
San Andreas, Aug. LIST, 1867. a3;3m
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02

To YOUNG MEN CON THE MARRY. y
Young men about to marry-observe:
The dark girl with large leg will be-
come fat at thirty, and lie abed reading
novels till mid day. The brunette
with slender, very slender limbs, will
worry your soul out with jealousy, The
olive skinned maid with pretty round
ed leg will make you happy. The
blonde with large limbs will degenerate
at thirty-fve into the possession of a
pair of ankles double the natural size,
and afflicted with rheumatism. The
fair haired damsel with thin limbs will
get up at half past five A. NJ, to scold
the servants, and will spend her nights
talking scandal over tea. The light,
rosy girl, with sturdy, muscular, we'll
turned leg, will be just the girl for you
If you can find red haired girl, with a
large limb, pop the question at once
The short lady should always possess a
slender limb; the tall lady should
possess an ample one. These are the
rules to observe in making your choice
We do not make them-Nature has es.
tablished them, and we merely an
nounce them for the benefit of man
kind.
No doubt these hints are reliable
and the prevailing fashions make them
quite practical.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
W. y. ANDhE We, Notary PubIt
Medical Advice to Females.

When female is in trouble afflicted with dis
case and requires medical surgical assistance.
the first inquiry should be, where is there physi-
clan who is fully competent to administer relief
ont whose knowledge ofthe female system is perfect
who thoroughly understands the application of med
icnc to disease, whose scientific attanments in sur
gerry have made him pre- eminent injhis profession,
and whose respectable standing in society recon-
mends him to the confidence of the community p
Unless these and many more questions can be sat
isfactorily answered, the afflicted should pause be-
fore consulting any one. The Doctor has been
PROFESSOR OF OBSTETRICS and FEMALE
DISEASES for twenty years, and is fully qualified
to administer in all cases, both medically and sur
gically, in IA thorough manner years of study
and practice-both in hospitals and families-can
make. Therefore families rely upon him as upon
father ALL IN AFFLICTION, No MATTER
WHAT ITS NATURE, WILL FIND IN HIM
ONE WHO CAN FEEL AND SYMPATHIZE
WITH AND BEFRIEND THEM IN TROUBLE
ONE IN WHOSE SECRECY THE UTMOST
CONFIDENCE CAN Pc PLACED
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02

A PARIS story is that of the bride
groom that was to be, and who, having
been shown some of his future Sposa' s
trousseau, asked how the long, white,
heavy skirts in such piles were to be
disposed of.
"They are petticoats,'' answered the
mother; "Alice puts on four of these
every day."
Upon my word" exclaimed Alice
betrothed "but where's the crinoline ?''
"Who wears crinolines now ?" asked
the tender parent, with disdaiu.
"And what is the cost of one of these
frilled monuments p
"From fifty to eighty francs, edged
with lace"
"And the washing?'
Give francs''
"Please give my kind love to Mis-:
Alice, and say l cannot afford to keeI
a wife without a crinoline."
THE JoKE.-"Is the gorilla to BE-
seen here ?"
eyes SIR"
~ want to see him."
Every we'll, SIR
"It is fifty cents, isn't it ?"
"One dollar, Sir ; fifty cents for ser
wants.
"Well, I'm a servant"
"You servant %
ayes, Sir"
"Whose ?''
'Yours, Sir-your humble servant.
"Walk in and take seat i; the jok
is worth the price of admission
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
A Perfect and Permanent ur

Has been performed. Malicious charlatans have
opened traps in close proximity to the Institute,
adopting similar names, hoping TO attract the un-
wary but their failure to do so is perfectly appar
ent-for the business has not been affected in the
least but has gone increasing its usefulness and
profits in regular ratio. The Resident Physician
has by careful study and experience within the
last few years. been successful in discovering new
electric remedies which far superior to any be-
fore used in the healing art. and he can
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
EIectrOpathic Institute,
645 Washington Street,
South side, between Kearny and Montgomery.
j. III. JOSEF YN, N. d.

on the sign With these remarks we leave the in.
terest of the Institute with the public, asking only
the generous confidence and patronage thus fal
awarded to it. The record shows over thirty thou
sand consultations, and very large amonnt of suf
fering relieved. Persons wishing to consult the
Resident Physician by letter do so with the ut
most confidence, and can, if they wish, have Elec
trio Remedies for any disease sent to all of the
State all remedies sent from the Institute war
ranted to be eee tual. All letters must address
ed plainly J. H. JOSSELYN, NJ. D., Box 1915 Sar
Francisco All letters will be destroyed or return
ed, as directed by the writer e2166:ly.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02

CHANGED.-Says a Nantucket Mass
paper: 'tPeanuts and popcorn were
not mixed up with piety when we first
knew camp-meetings, nor cigar-smok-
ing. But the times are changed, and
we with them.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
HOTEL FOR SALE!

TINE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS F(
sale cheap and on liberal terms, ms !
and we'll known establishment. Fne1l1 +
tel with furniture, new Livery StaDle .
hay yard. Also fine orchard anu saioeii
some acers, under good cultlEalloa. ,ose
Phoenix Hotel, Campo .seco, JAM 3, 1900
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
TIE
TIE
ELEcTR0PATHIc INSTITUTE
64j Washington Street.
J. H. JOSSELYN, M. D.,
Resident Physician.
Resident Physician.

THE DIRECTORS OF THIS CELEBRATED
l. Medical Institute wish to thank the public for
the generous manner in which they have sustained
the Resident Physician with their patronage. 1t is
six years since the institute was established
during that time there have been over THIRTY
THOUSAND CONSULTATIONS, and in all cases
where the disease was durable.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02
To the Afflicted Residing in the
Interior.

My system of treatment is such that the same
success marks its treatment when conducted by
letter as by personal interview. Indeed the great
number of my patients have never visited the IN
sTITUTE, but have had advice and remedies for
warded to them by mail or express. The patient
is thus enabled to preserve the secret of his com
plant, as all letters returned or DESTROYED All
that is required is to enclose that part of the
advertisement mentioning the trouble of the writer
and full and complete directions, including the
remedies, can be forwarded at once
0T No matter what the difficulty or disease tho
Doctor can be reposed upon, with every assurance
of that confidential reliance and secrecy that has
marked his course for many years in California.
All letters and money must be addressed thus
BENZ. +. JCSSELYN NJ d.,
556 Washington St., San Francisco.
lBo1 735, P. o. feb ls;ly.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-11-02

Two men in Paris, Illinois, who
periled their lives, to rescue drowning
woman who had leaped from the bridge,
were savagely abused by her sisters that
they did not let her drown.