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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-03
aUcTION SA L i S t..

I UauE-3!DNERy SALE. ~ "jr!4e o! y
..,.. zee # ne Circuit Court 81 talrlnS &C.,
-.,.r,,r y: la. Iun1 term. 1867. iii the SUIT ~
- IA 1lgyr5 - s. u. Miller, tae uiaei
-j-l.,!, .. Commissioners, "ili, on TIC 100
D. az NGiuEE:;, 1857. that Delhg ('uft
day, * - tic slightest bidder, IN 'front.' OF !H1
Crurt Hvu=e Of rairinx county, all the land III
a!ta hi! and proceedings mentioned, the proper
LuT No. |, consisting OF 2l0 acres, lying near
Herndnn station, on the A., H. 81 Il. Il. Il al
Joining the lands of 3. Caywood and others.
improvements good.
Ne. ,, contaiiiog acres and lO2 poles. on
said rad, between Falls Church and Fienns
station. w
10, ;. containing 8 acres and $50 poles near
No. =, and on said road
No. 4, containing us acres, formerly the
property of Edmund j. Lee, near SAID railroad,
ana located contiguous to lots Nos. ana o.
The proximity OF these lands to the railroad
and OF lots Nos 2, 5 and 4, TO the markets o.
the District and Alexandria, render them &C.
sirabe.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Court :-One-fouEth of the purchase money III
hand as deposit, to be forfeited on the pu:-
chaser failing to complete his purchase; the
residue in three equal payments at six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the
day of sale, to be secured by the bonds OF the
purchaser, and y retention Of the title until the
final payment is made. Expenses Of convey
'''-0 GEO. w. BRENT.
THOS MOORE.
E.,.C,vn, ca, H. IpW4W Comm RS of Sale
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VTORTH KNOWING.

"ORTH kNUW INU
PURE WHISKEY can be made by new
process by every household for soc per gallon,
from three to eight gallons during the DAY,
without special attention without using water
as condenser, and without ANY cost for appa-
FnlI directions viii be returned by mail
WILLIS r. SCOTT,
son 2O-1m+ Washington d. G.
NLOUR-Family, Extra and Superfne Flour
constantly received by railroad, and tor sa lie
bv Eau To- GWIN, BECKHAM g. CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-03

One of the largest and most fashionable as
sentiments ever offered in this city at
John HOWELLS JE. HAT EMPORIUM,
1856 KING STREET.
These goods have been purchased at a very
low figure, and will be sold at a small advance
on cost. The attention of my friends and all
others is invited, rs they will lind it to their ad-
vants &c to look ut my stock before purchasing
elsewhere scp-llmlt
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EXCURSIONS. Balls &C,

~ r \ n D
VI TOURNAMENT & BALL.
81 THE FAIRFAX :.OClALS \ Nd P!'-
~ tl&R EA3E ia Ill CLUB5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-03

GREAT INDUCEMENTS IN CLOTHING, at S.
Dealham's, LOG, King st. lie has the largest
and best selected stock Of goods to be found in
the city, at the lowest rates. Call and examine.
con 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-03

NOTICES. DEALuAM, JOG, King street. has
returned from New York, and is now prepared
to show you the largest finest and best selected
stock of Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods
ever before brought to this market. soG-2wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-03

WANTED.-5,O GOO purchasers for we'll select.
ed stock of Fall Clothing and Gents Furnish
ing Goods, just received at
George S. Rosenbaum's 1l9, King street.
P. S.--A new lot of Paper Collars ut old
prices. sep l9-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-03

Fairfax co., sep 10-1aw4w Comm'rs. ofSa
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

WHAT GooD CRoPs AND MODERATE PRICES
WILL Do.-The Boston 1raneller describes
what good crops and moderate prices will
do, thus: ut will set the wheels of industry
in motion; people will not be afraid to buy;
merchants will be able to export cargoes OF
produce; ship builders will be able to build
vessels, and carpenters, dwelling house
our ships can again cover every sea, in doing
the carrying trade of the world; factories,
foundries and machine shops can be again
in operation; our copper and coal mines can
again be worked with profit; distant voyages
and great enterprises can be entered upon
with safety; men of small incomes and salary
men, poor widows and orphans can again
live as comfortably as they did before the
war, and all the producers of the country
will be much better off; the day laborer will
willingly take again the dollar and one-hd!t
per day, if he can have his rent, flour, pro-
visions and coal tall in the same proportion. "
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

DIED OF BROKEN HEART. About two
months ago we noticed the loss of large
number of bonds, the property of Mr.. Jacku-
line P. Taylor. The theft was traced to
negro boy, whose mother was living with
Mr.. Taylor. Her violent grief was at the
time observed, but shortly after she changed
her employer. At her new home the mother
was evidently still oppressed by the knowl-
edge of her soa's guilt, and seemed gradual
ly to decline IN health. On Thursday night
she died without any outward sign OF disease,
and those attending her declare their belief
that she died literally of a broken heart,
caused by the wrong doing of her son.
| Richmond Dispatch.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

WHO INTRODUCED THE TOMATO Pin
answer to an inquiry In relation to the intro
duction of the "tomato'' for table use in the
United States, a correspondent of the New
York Observer assigns the credit to sea
captain, relative of his by marriage. This
sesfaring individual paid visit to the father
of the relator, residing IN the interior OF Penn
sylvania, during the autumn of 1878, and
found in the garden lot of tomatoes, then
denominated "love apples, y and not used as
food because they were supposed to bepoison-
GUS. The captain, however, averred the con-
trary, and soon produced dish which he de-
nominated Catalonian Salad. 1t was found
to be all the concoctor claimed for it, and
thereafter the tomato became favorite in
that secton-its reputation spread rapidly
over the country.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

SUMNER PRUNINe.-We have long been
In favor of the summer pruning of fruit trees
of all sizes. Full twenty years ago we were
convinced of its good results. 1t is advan-
tageous in two ways. First, by shortening
in the rapidly growing branches it produces
fruit spurs for the following year, and brings
the trees into any desired form. Second,
when larger limbs are removed, the wound,
instead of leaving bare, protruding and
decaying stump, beautifully heals up, making
a sound amputation. The period when the
pruning should be done is one of prime i'm
portance. we see June recommended, while
the trees are in their full, first growth.
Without having experimental and looking
to the condition of the trees, in this month,
it does not meet our assent. We do moi
believe that it is advisable to prune before
the first growth of the season IS completed,
because of the immaturity of the od,whicf
must produce in the second growth les'
vigorous shoots, besides losing, TO larg'
extent, the yield of fruit the succeeding
wear, which is sure to follow judieious short
ening in later period. In our judgmen
"summer pruning should take place be
tween the fifteenth of July and tenth
Augusta period when the sap is quiescer
and nature is resting awhile from her labori
We speak from our own knowledge of th
value OF midsummer pruning of trees, larg
or small.-Farm and FPrsside.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

How TO KILL THE PEACH BoRER.-Pour
small quantity of sperm oil on the bark OF
your tree, close to the roots, without distuTh-
ing the earth. If the scaly bug infests the
bark of your trees, rub them with an oiled
swab and it will soon be destroyed also. Oil
is the most effectual poison for all insects. 1t
closes their spiracles, or breathing holes, on
the side of the body. Essential oils, such as
camphor and turpentine, kill and drive away
insects for the same reason, and not because
their odor is pungent. This advice is given
by an old etomologist, and has been long
practiced successfully by him.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

HANp1woRK OF THE CONSPIRACY PRISON
ERs.-We were shown last evening by gen
tleman of this city, to whom the articles
had been sent to be delivered, number OF
articles showing the handiwork of the con-
spiracy prisoners now in confinement at the
Dry Tortugas, comprising work-boxes, crib
boards and numerous other 6Vouteris made
of a beautiful wood known as 'crab wood, !"
which are most beautiful in design and ex-
hibit much skill. In addition 10 these are
samples of coral, pearl sea shells, &C., sent
to Mrs o'Laughlin, Mrs. DR.. Mudd, G. A.
Arnold and others, relatives of the prisoners.
Baltimore Commercial.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

Docs AND WOMEN are the concOmitants OF
Cologne team, writes correspondent OF
the Springfield Republican. Belgium is
said to afford the most shocking spectacles
of woman labor, but cannot imagine any
thing worse than at Cologne. If God had
not gwen constitutions of iron TO these hurley
Prussian girls, their lot would have been
insutferable; but as it is they seem to be
reasonably happy in the task of dragging
heavy cart all day, with assistants in the
shape of a huge dog attached TO each shaft.
/ saw a ludicrous spectacle, which shall
never forget, as l was awaiting the steamer
at the bridge of boats over the Rhine at
Cologne. The guardians of the bridge had
swung open the draw to allow vessel to
pass through, and the result was blockade
of the Cologne 'teams' on the side of the
river next to me.
There was a long train of milk carts, each
one drawn by diminutive "dorg' arrested
before the bridge, and the sun coming out
rather warm, and the leas IN the shaggy
Jackets of the CANNES doubtless becoming
very lively, each dog seemed suddenly seized
with desire to investigate not only his own
fees but those of his neighbor; and series
of spasmodic bitings, howls, and recrimina.
tions with teeth and claws took place, to
which even the pencil of Dore could moi
have done Justice. The milkmaids could moi
arrest the proceedings-the train got gradu
ally entangled, the howls grew more ant
more vehement, milk cans flew about, and
the pavement grew white, but the contes
was irrepressible, and when L left three
black dogs had succeeded In freeing them
selves from the vile trammels of their shaft
and were administering salutary punish
ment to two yellow ours, with pointed ears
who had been the cause of the principa
disturbance.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

SINGULAR TEsT.-There is curious ordeal
in India, which shows the action OF fear up
on the salivary glands. If wrong is COM
mittcd, the suspected persons are got to-
gether, and each is required to keep guam
tity of rice in his mouth for certain time,
and then put it out again; and, with the
greatest certainty, the man who had done
the deed putt out almost dry, in consequence
of the fear of his mind keeping back the
saliva.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16
NO. ST..

ALMOST VICTIM TO VAN1TY.-The Mil
young Miss of the fashionable circles has
lately been moved by an ambition to take
the lead in the matter of personal charms,
and adopted an expedlent for transcending
the attractions of other cumulative damsels
and winning to herself the undivided adA
miration Of all the rustic swains of her
locality. Having heard that arsenic had
been successfully employed by fashionable
bellies for beautifying the complexion and
rendering the cuticle Of the countenance soft
and transparent, she resolved upon q course
of treatment, and on Tuesday last procured
a supply of the deadly drug. AS might have
been expected the foolish girl had little idea
of what quantities of the poison might be
taken without incurring the danger of
fatal result, even though aware, if consum-
mate vanity did not preclude an atom OF
common sense, that its introduction into the
system in the most minute portions must be
attended with ruinous effects. The conse-
quences were that the usual quiet section OF
the city in which she lives was appalled, on
Tuesday evening by the report of an at
tempted suicide on the part of one OF the
fair daughters, and rumor was very busy in
diyining the cause of the painful affair, until
the victim, in an interval from violent retch-
ings and the energetic operation of stomach
pump, was enabled to give an explanation
herself A fatal result was averted by the
skilful attention Of the physicians, and the
patient is In fair way of recovery. 1t is
to be hoped that the brave damsel will be
contented with nature's bestowments in the
future, and not again resort to such violent
means to overdo the 'pretty.'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

P1ToAIRN's IsLAND.-The story OF Pit
CAIRNS Island and the mutineers of the
Bounty is familiar; how that little colony,
founded in the latter part of the last century,
in treachery and blood, upon fertile but
uninhabited island in the South Pacific,
populated by nine British seamen and their
native wives, existed unknown for nearly
ten years, and but for accidental discovery
would have remained so to this day. 1t at
one time numbered two thousand and fifty
souls, but in 1856 the majority were trans
ferred to another island. There are now
fifty-three inhabitants. This little island,
with its strange and tragic history, is again
coming into notice. 1t lies in the direct
route of the English line of steamers recently
established between Panama and New zea-
land, and is most conveniently situated for a
coaling station and provision depot, fol
which purpose it will doubtless be used.
The Island is only two and quarter miles
long by one mile in width; is very productive
of tropical fruits and contains all the domes
tic animals except the horse. The inhabi
tants are a kind-hearted race, of com
plexion such as would be expected from tn
amalgamation Of Saxons with the tawn.
South Sea Islanders, and are quite civilize
in their way, possessing school where read
ing and writing are taught, and having
taste for books. They are loyal to Quee
Victoria, simple in their lives and devoid
those vices with which they are likely
become more familiar now that their hidin
5 place has become of some value 10 the ciyi
lied world.-Bost0a Advertiser.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

Prolonged LIFE.-Careful statistics kept
IN Switzerland show that, while in the period
between 1880 and 1900 the mean duration OF
life was twenty-one years and two months,
and during the following century twenty
five years and nine months, since the begin
ning of the present century it has Increased
to forty-five years and five months. This
doubling of the period of human life within
three centuries is greatly due to the more
settled state of society and the advance in
sanitary knowledge.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16
WILMINGTON. TUESDAY, JULY l6. 1867


~. L.
Come to me, gentle Sleep,
And close these weary eyesi
Wrapped in slumber deep
All nature round me lies.
only, through the night,
My painful vigil keep;
Bend hither, then, thy flight,
o sweet and soothing sleepi
Come TO me, gentle Sleep,
And calm this aching head,
Through which impstuous sweep
wild thoughts OF doubt and dread.
Ihoughts that resist control.
Perpetual tumult keep;
To my unquiet soul
Bring rest, o gentle Sleep
Come to me, gentle Sleep,
And help me to forget
LIES sorrows, long and deep;
Its burdens, Its regrets,
Its duties unfulhlled,
Its vows-how hard To keep;
o, in thy silence stilled,
Bring strength and hope, sweet sleep
Come to me, gentle sleep,
And let me hear the tones,
Tuned by affection deep,
or these beloved ones
Who called from earth away,
Rejoice, while must weep
In dreams they still may atay-
0bring them magic sleepl
Come to me, gentle Sleep,
And visions bring Of Heaven
OF that sweet rest and deep,
To weary spirits given.
Let soft, uneArthly sounds
Like breezes Ger me sweep;
Bear me where Joy abOunds;
In dreams bring Heaven, sweet Sleep
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16


THE NUMBER SEvEN.-This humber is
frequently used in the writings OF the Bible
On the 7th day God ended his work.
In the 7th month Noah's ark touched the
ground.
In z days dove was sent out.
Abraham pleaded times for Sodom.
Jacob served years for Rachel.
And yet other more.
Jacob mourned days for Joseph.
Jacob was pursued days journey by
Laban.
Aplenty of Z years and famine of years
were foretold in Pharaoh's dream by iat
and lean beasts, and years Of full and Z
| ears of blasted corn.
On the 7th day of the 9TH month the chill
dreu of Israel tasted Z days, and remained z
days in tents.
Every years the land rested.
Every 7th year all the bondmen were sci
! free.
Every 7th year the law was read to the
. people.
In the destruction of Jericho, Z priest
a bore trumpets days; on the 7th day the!
a surrounded the walls times; and at the en'
a of the 7th round, the walls fell
Solomon was years building the temple
and feasted Z days at its dedication.
:, In the tabernacle was lamps.
>. The golden candlesticks had branches
Naaman washed Z times in Jordan.
~ Jobs friends sat with him days and
nights, and offered bullocks and rams
n- an atonement.
'g Our Saviour spoke times from the eros
r. on which he hung hours, and after b
ts resurrection appeared 2 times.
In the Lords prayer are Z petitions, co
to tanning Z times words.
his In the Revelations we read of 7 churcht
Sc. 7 candlesticks, stars, 7 trumpets, plague
,us thundsrs, vials z angels, and 2 head
monster.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

A young man named McManus, of ST.
Louis, heir TO an estate of 5000, 900, was
drowned at oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on
the Fourth, whilst rescuing a boy from
drowning,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16
From the Dublin University Magazine.
MY VIOLET.


M NAOAhAs
BY uLA.
II grew by unfrequented paths,
Along untrodden Waysi
II glistened in the golden light
Of balmy summer days.
II blossomed In the summer time,
Beside the rivers beds
But when the snow lay on the ground
The violet was dead.
She lived In sequestered place,
She trod untrodden ways;
she grew the sunlight Of my life
In those old summer days,
Among the flowers, by the stream,
My love to her was given:
But when the snow lay on the ground
My darling was in heaven.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16
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I,tn.ors, and falling out of the
hair; and tUitE make ID grOaO upon
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persons, as it furnishes the 1lntl!-
HE principle by aUtioh the hdt1. Is
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TI1d Is tgnsurpd ssed as III a h
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nren1rGti0fs eUeT offered to the fii6-
Gc. rs one bottle qUiIC accomplish
more and last longer than three
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The sU0ndeTfNL results pTOdnceG
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iII,ElIced mann to manufacture pre-
,Inr0fiOns fO1. the Hair, undef' ga
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purchase metr contpyML.aS, "'by ~,
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on. Mr.. Hall, and their 3repdro-,
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16

n, varv dsasrptou with the most gratifying results
nv HIs HRW SYSTEM OF MEDICAL ELEOrklylIht =
svstam of practice based strictly on sclenhe
a borouqh knowledge OF which Is NOT ony ~
rdar 10 3pEure successful treatment, put wln9ue mn
tbs appeaton Of Electricity In any ormis ~
rana sxnarment We give below list Of olseasss y ts
atmanf Of which this system especially adepea anu
in which we have bean most successful il. ...ua
hmanross blindness from paralysis OF tne 1p'io
amanorrhma interruption or retention OF tne myI LilIs
snhnnia suppression Of the voice. asthma ague, uns
chnras a. Vitus Dance constipation eatarth s
tinn IN ia early stages, cough ehlorohlA eoluless VI ~
and hands cramps, cancers, deafness, Wnen mom
lrsis of the acoustic nerve dyspepsia d'Anens uP
aatnenoe gravel goitre hysterla, MP olseahei iIp
anea lumbago, liver complaints, locklAw a,s
vorsnass piles palsy rheumatism, spinal disease
curvatures, and tumors a. -.tna canrol hs asti
mated Prospsus, mpacamenh IA am uapmS
taTms Of womb diseases promptly relieved anu anu PeiA
REFERENoEs.
wbava ths pleasure OF referring those who may wisn
- dartske Eeetrcal treatment TO the toloWlnB Nell
~ a s,issns of wilmington and vicinity VINO nave
@ tsstad Nv ne and witnessed our treamentln otners
= p'9n 9nssnh an RrtnghurFt, 2l9 West street.
] Rdwkrd T. Rice, SOL shpley street
w II NaH KhEt Fourth street.
Y rharlas n Gordon, S2i Market street. 49,. -.
1sorrs leand corner of Seventh and washington seH
I ~ " Ionea corner Of Fifth and Market streets.
). Wm T. Rudolph, 2l7 Market street.
l. Dr. washington Russell, chrstana, Del .L,s
Walter Y. southgste. . -
- ,,,,r1I ma pYTR ACT sARsAPARILLA CLEANS
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-07-16


The LATEST SwINDLE.-A New York
paper states that the keenest of recent frauds
is described thus: A young man of genteel
address enters fashionable bar room, struts
TO the bar and Familiarity calls for glass of
bourbon, and on turning TO look about the
room, seeing half dozen or more strangers,
he invites them to join him in drinking con-
fusion 10 the Excise law. After all have
drank, the stranger calls for paper OF TO-
bacco, and on opening it, to the surprise of
all. he takes from it 800 note. of course,
champagne is ordered, after furnishing which
the stranger, looking at the clock, recollects
an appointment, and throwing down the
newly. found Treasury note, tells the bar
keeper to keep $40 for himself, pays for the
wine, gets his change and takes his depar
,nre. 1t is almost needless to say the mote
is spurious,