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STOVES, TENWAEeE. &c.
TT1HE GREAT DIAMOND HEATER.

This magnificent Stove stands in the same re-
lation TO other stoves as the precious jewel from
which it derives its name does to other Jewels.
Profting By past experience, we have thrown
into it al the commendsble qualities Of the
most popular Stoves, and have added inventions
Of our own, rendering it the best combination
liet, and making it q perfect stove. By the ar
raDgement the combustion Of gases is perfect,
and greater efficiency is obtained to perform
what we claim for it, with great diminuton in
amount of fuel necessary. It is unequalled in
every particular, in beauty, in workmanship, in
II is self feeder, and not likely to get out Of
order. We earnestly invite comparison of this
stove with others, and feel confident its great
superiority will insure the preference. This
handsome and economical stove is for sale by
SEPT ENOCH GIL III Els, 49, klng. 81.
GTOYESl .---.
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'6EONCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY
VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

VIRGINIA. SASH AND DOOE FACTORY.
We would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that we are prepared to furnish
SASNES, DOORS,
BLINDS, MOULDINGS,
BRACKETS, NEWELS
BALUSTERS, &c, sc.
at lower ~ tcs than the same can be had north
OF the Potomac.
We have secured the services Of Mr.. CHAS
MANkIN as Superintendent Of the Manufac-
turing Department, whose well-knowu reputa-
ton IS 2 mechanic warrants US in saying that
our work will compare with any in the country
All kinds Of TURNING and SCROLL
SAVING done with dispatch. We have also
connected with tho Factory q large SAW
MILL, FL0ORING-MILL and SURFAC-
ING-MiLL, Send for Price List. .
RISHEILL s. HODGE,
corner Fairfax and Queen streets,
ap lS--tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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lssJEADEMG MATERIALS


T AMES ". MALLS,
t5uCcEsson TO J. w. NAILS & co.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Having purchased tho entire stock Of tho ato
firm, :,t lhe old stand,
no. HS7. KING STREET,
/ invite those who havo so lbcrally patronized
them, and the public generally, to give mo -
pared TO sell as cheap as can be bought in the
State. My, stock consists Of Hardware, Cutlery,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds Door
and Window Fr amos, Brackets, Mouldings,
Balustcrs Of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. 4 large stock Of French and American
Glass, double and single thick Of all sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes Lewis Pure White Lead, and ether
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentino and
Machine OIL. Also, Lime, of superior quality,
Cement, C&lcirel Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &c. \ large stock Of Pugh's celobra-
ted Car Augcrs, and other articles toundin first
class Builders Furnishing Establishments
AL orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended TO
Terms cash. ap 2l-tt
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"By command, Asst Adj. General. ;"

BENEDICT ARNOLD. England rewarded him
and bis children with military rank, and with
gifts of Canadian land He had three sons !;
one who was made General in the English
army, and was long in command of Dover Cas-.
tie. He died single, but was much esteemed
and respected The second was a colonel in
the India service, and had two children. The
third son was captain in the Bombay service:
The only daughter had married a Phipps, OF
the Mulgrave family. Benedict Arnold, on
getting to England, fitted out privateers
against American commerce, was cheated BY
his captains, and died poor.
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THOMAS L. BALI. GRAysoE TYLER
T 4 II D Il G I Il Z !

I Il y D Il & Z . !
0FTICEs-GaincsyilIo Depot, Manassas Cap
Railroad, and Buclll&nd, Prince
William county, Va.
The subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose OF buying and selling lands IN
Fauquicr, Prince William and adjoining coun-
ties, are prepared to oIer 10 purchasers q num-
Der Of farms, cont&ining from ZC0 to lo0U acres,
az prices ranging from - to $40 per acre
Parties desiring TO locate in this State will 90
well to examine the lands we offer before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
VIII attend the depot Ut Gainesville, and 1T
Bucklard daily and be prepared to take care
OF and show parties the property VIC oher.
This Immediate vicinity oilers great induce
mcnts in tho way OF raiI and turnpike roads to
tho markets Of Alexandria, Georgetown and
WASHINGTON, distant s. 10 10 mll0s, and from D
TO miles from Warrcnton, on the Orange and
Alexandria +. r., the county scat Of FNuqulcr.
n Q section Of the State possesses greater nd-
vuntagcs for grazing, fruit culture and farm
ing It's nearncss 10 market enabling producers
10 place in tho above market daily the surplus
products offruits, vegetables, &c.
Flour and Grsts mills arc numerous. At
BuCbl&nd, 8 miles from Gainesville, large
WoOllcn factory is in successful operation, al
lorGing i home market for wool ana other pro
ducts. The water and health Of this section is
unsurpassed.
We will be glad TO furnish information to MI
parties desiring il, with full descriptions Of the
hands, Terms Of s&Io will be liberal. Address,
BALL 81 TYLER,
=. o. Gainesville Depot,
Prince William CO., Va.
Rolcroncas--R w. Downman, esq, Wash
ingLon, d. G.; Gen: Daniel RuggIe5s, Us. Land
and Immigration Company, New York; NJ. 3.
Washington, esq, WArronton, Va. ~ ;
: OUDouN AND FAUQUIEE LANDS
Il FOR SALE.
10. .rt Ia act
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THE GAZETTE.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2

PENSION AGENTS. Gen. Stoneman' IN re-
ply to a letter from the Commissioner OF ZEN
sions has written as folloWs:-
SRI have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your communication OF the 10th inst,
reouestine that, to enable your Office to deter
mine when afidavits taken before civil officers
in Virginia are properly certified, the clerks Of
courts may be instructed to present in their
certificates as to the authority of such officers,
the exact status which they hold.
In reply, I have to say that upon considera-
ton deem it best that such certificates should
be presented to these headquarters by the pen
sion officer Of the State, Mr.. James Z. Sutton,
Jr., and an endorsement made here similar to
the form enclosed, of the status OF the officer
signing the certificates Very respt'y., &c,
S,.,1,s- GEO. SLOVENIAN,
Brevet Mai. Gen. u. S. A., Comd'g.
The following is the form referred to by Gen.
Stoneman:
''The qualifying officer and the clerk OF the
court whose sig natures are affixed to the within
certificates (were appointed) or (hold over) un-
der the provisions of the reconstruction acts of
Congress. ~
"By command, Asst Adj. General
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uwR RIVER ROUTE.
STEAMER WAWASET-TWO TRIPS a
WEEK
On and after TUESDAY next, September l.,
the Wawaset will mako two trips - week, on
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, for CUkRIO-
MAN and CONE RIVER touching 81 her
usual intermediate landings. ..
On Tuesday her trip is TO Currioman; on Fri
day to Cone Overwhelming Washington 1t 6
and Alexandria at O clock a. IN.
aug % POTOMAC FERRY GO.
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FROM ALEXANDRIA TO
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS Z. +

10 So H "a - - .
nN AND AFTER MONDAY, AUGUST
~ "a, 1868, one daily passenger train will run
between. WASHINGTON and LYNGHBUAG,
connecting at GORDONSVILLE with the Vir-
gnia Central Railroad to RICHMOND and
COVINGTON; st LYECHBURG fer " EST
snd SOUTHW EST, and at WASHINGTON
for the NORTH and NORTHWEST.
Through tickets and baggage checked 10 ali
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily at $50 q. m, and
Alexandria at 700 a. m, arriving at ilynchburg
ut 4:45 p. n.
Leave Lynchburg at 900 a. M, arrive at
Alexandria st $40 p M, and at Washington
nj $50 p. m.
Passengers for points on Manassas line, leave
Alexandria daily. Sunday excepted, at 7:C0 o.
M; arrive at Strasburg at 1886 p. M, and at
Mount Jackson, the present western terminus,
at 2: rs p. m. Eastward. leave Mount Jackson
at 1915 q. m; arrive at Alexandria at 5:45 p m,
connecting at Washington with evening trains
North and West
j. NJ. BROADUS,
aug2l General Ticket Agent.
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II IN G co M + O r r

SEAlON KEN
IMPROVED BALTIMORE HEATER,
considering il by l!lr superior to any Heater out
as to beauty, design and finish. Il is worth a
visit from those who may not even be III want
Of Stoves, that Ihey may see to what perfection
mechanism has arrived. TO those in want, lis
ten to our terms and guarantees, which there is
no go back on. Look at the beauty Of the stove
and we will tako pleasure in explaining the
principles on which it acts If you should wish
10 buy you run 10 risk. Select your stove ; wo
will lake it to your house, fit it up to heat l, 2
or 3 rooms and when the work is all complete
you retaining the puTchaSe-money until We
build fire, when we expect you to take q scat
in front oG your own hearth, and SGy this is tru-
~ King Comfort.
RECEIPT YOUR BILL.
We orc also prepared TO receive orders for all
other fire place Heaters th@t may be wanted
Cur general assortment Of Parlor, Dining
Room &nd Hall Stoves, together with the most
improved Cooking Stoves, haVo been selected
with great care from the most responsible foun-
dries and will present one Of the most complete
and varied ;ssortmcntS ever offered in this mar
Eot, every Stove Of which we will warrant, and
sell on ;hc most reasonable terms.
N. B. Jur arrangements arc such that we
c&n sell t. dealers al factory prices.
PURCELL s. HOY.
aug Eft Corner King IL Washington SIS.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.

The subscriber has now on hand and can 81
ford to sell at prices to suit the times ono OF the
largest and best assorted stocks of fine goods Tor
Gentlemen, Ladies' Misses and Children, and
heavy work suitable for farmers. ever before
offered for sale in this markc. His long eXpc-
rience in the trade has enabled him to procure
u stock manufactured from the best material
and in tho most durable and stylish manner,
and on the most favorable terms, and with such
advanta gcs he can afford to sell as cheap rs the
cheapest. All in want will dc we'll to call ~
H. King street, before purchasing. His stock
comprises III part
Mems Kip Boots, suitable for Gtrmor5.
Mems Calf Doublo-solc Pcggcd and Stitched
Scotch bottom Boots.
Boys and Youths Calf and Kip Doublc-Solc
Boots.
Ladies' Misses and ChIdrens Calf, Cost,
Morocco Glove Kid, Turkish Morocco and
Lasting Boots Of every style and description.
Mems, Ladies', Misses and ChldGcn's Gum
Shoes.
Also,a good stock Of goods suitable for country
merchants, to which we invite their attention.
sep 14-3nl w. B. WADDEY.
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4 "VIRGINIA HOUSE" OF IS YEARS
IN STANDING
EARTH EN- WARE, CHINA, AND GLASS
WARE

=. j. MILLER has just receiy cd and opened
his full FALL SUPPLY of all articles in his
line, which need not be enumerated, but which
omprises IN assortment, equal to any, in style,
quality and price, that can be found IN any
other market.
He would respectfully ask country merchants
and others to examine his stock and prices, IN
the confident belief that he can furnish goods
at prices that will render it unnecessary to go
beyond the limits of the Commonwealth for
EARTHEN WARE,
CHINA, AND GLASSWARE.
In addition to such goods, he is prepared TO
furnish best FRENCH WINDOW GLASS, of
any size, by the box or otherwise; PUTTY, in
blsdders or in cans /; SELF-SEALING JARS
for canning fruit, (Glass or Stoncwarc;) kero-
sene Lamps, Chimnies. sc.
Plated and BRITANNIA Castors q handsome
variety; Plain White, Gilt Band and Decora-
ted Tea Sets, Fancy Cofees, Mugs and Vases
of French China, Mantel Ornaments and Fan
cy Ware. In short probably q greater variety
of goods than can usually be found III such Al
establishment in larger cities.
Fail not to call and satisfy yourselves that
such are tho facts.
TO our old friends in the valley" and the
regions round about, and to those beyond the
mountains, we will give friendly greeting:
sep l1-eo5m
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OOLUNIBIAN COLLEGE,

Y Washington, D. G.
The sessions of the several departments open
as follows: the Preparatory, Sept. 9th; the
Collegiate, Sept. 23d the Theological, October
18th; the Law, October 18th, and the Medical,
October 10Th.
This College Was organized with reference TO
the oft repeated suggestion Of Washington that
q University at the Federal Metropolis would
tend to the assimilation Of the principles, opin-
ions ard manners Of our countrymen by the
common education Of q portion Of its youth
from every quarter"
It's graduates have verified the expectations Of
Madison and Monroe, that the facilities of hear
ing debates in Congress, arguments IN tho Su-
preme Court. and Lectures from eminent N Ell,
and of visiting Libraries and Collections in
Science gathered at this centre would foster u
comprch onsivc mental development. The Pre-
paratory School gives q. thorough framing ,I Tor
College proper has eight efficient Professors
ell the chairs being filled. The Theological
School has three Professors and Lecturers ;
the Law School four, and the Medical ten
The expenses are as low rs at other colleges.
Number Of students the past year 431.
For catalogues or further information, address
&. W. SAMSON, =. d., President.
Washing tOn, aug U-2iu
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IN A CARD.
DR. DURAND, a skilllul and reliable FE-
MALE PHYSICIAN, Of great experience,
continues TO be coNFID ENTIALLY CONSULTED,
at his Office S. 4. corner Fremont and LON
bard streets, Baltimore, Nd. Best board and
medical attention at my private roSldonce.---
Medicines sent by mail. Give an accurate
statement Of symptoms. Business confidential.
Baltimore NO 3O-tii
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-V<D NEW EXPRESS LINE
=EEisnS&SS@5SS r... .-s BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND ALEXANDRIA,
..1 GEORGETOWN6 81 WASHINGTON.
WA CANAL ......
Good. su bstsntial and well adapted FREIGHI
STEAMERS comprise this new line, which will
sail on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY of
each week from philadelphia, and TU ESDAIS
and THURSDAYS from Alexandsia, ut II H.
Freight, Sc, at moderate rates.
For particulars apply at
.....,... "A Z # s.
M ELDRIDGE = CO.,
No4,S Wharves, Alexandria, VS.
JOHN B. DAVIDSON
g. Water ST., Georgetown and Washington
WILLIAM 7. CLYDE
NH 16-tf No X, North Wbarvcs, PhilAda
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,.-.sl.s,r J Il AEI4RS0AKs LIN EN-.
sALEXA., L0UDOUN AND HAWPSHIRE 3. r.
M ID O. Hg 90 Ss ~ - -
- 80 MEMI App MGEIENn.
NEW ARRANGEMENT s..
REGINNING .OGTORER / 1868

@ gts5r NNlNG1OCIOBEk !, 1868
Leave Alexandria daily, except Sunday, at
a. M. :and,4 p. m. for ~Leesburg. Leave Lees
burg for, Alexandria at 7.C0 am. and II. Is pm.
Connecting at Leesburg with Peacock S Lineot
First-class Coaches, which leave Leesburg on
iton, Purcellville,i Snickersville, Berryville.
Winchester and Capon Springs; returning
leaving Winchester on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays. ~ -I.@..-.
Leaves Leesburg for hiiddleburg on Mondays,
: Wednesdays and Fridays, on the arrival or
the railroad train from Alexandria, and ar
rives at Middleburg at 8 p. m.
Leaves Middleburg Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at q. M, and arrives al Ices
burg at II NJ, and (per railroad) arrives q:
Alexandria at 8 p. m, lin ample time for
Washington and Baltimore the same day.
From and after June 8, the coaches will run
daily from Winchester to Cspon Springs.
.r% ~. -..t FARE:
49, ..... FROM ALEXANDRIA TO
Leesburg ......... 81. 90 Capon Springs. Is
Hamilton .......... 2.75 Balps Mills....... 2.25
Purcellville ... 8 90 Aldie ........ ...... 2. Is
Berryvile......... 4.50 Middleburg {. "a
Winchester. 5.0O - 5-
Goods per New York, Philadelphia and Bal
tmore steam lines, and Adams Express, to
care Of Il. H Haveuner Freig Agent, at Al ex-
andria, will be forwarded as fer SIS Leesburg
free of charge other than our regular tariff rates
Communication Passenger Tickets between Al
exandria and Leesburg and intermediate Sta
tons at cheap rates.
Round trip tickets good only for day of issue
between Alexandria and Leesbnrg, and between
those places snd intermediate points, are issued
ut reduced rates -
WASHINGTON BLYTHE,
nv C7-1u. F..., ....-. onaral SuOprinfan1en
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nj e W YORK, xcsGsa
IN WASHINGTON SaAaaAfaas
AND
ALEXANDRIA
EXPRESS LINE STEAMERS.

ALEXANDRIA
EXPRESS LINE STEAMERS.
COLD LINE.)
This line will be regularly kept up during the
winter months, by good and substantial OUT
SIDE STEAMSHIPS, leaving once o week, from
pier 15 E. River, New York and pier II, Alex
andria Connecting at New York with the
Metropolitan Steamship Line to Boston. and
with the Orange s. Alexandria Railroad st Al
exandris. .-..~-.r
Bills of Lsding givon through to Boston d.
rect.
Freight taken at lowest rates, and forwarded
TO al parts of the United States free of COM
missions
For freight apply to
M. ELDRIDGE s. co,
No D. South Wharves. Alexandria
- JAMES HAND, .
104, Wall street, Now York.
..t JOHN B. DAVIDSON,
NH 6-tf 63, Water ST. Georgetown, D. c.
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TEVHE EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR

VE1HE EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR
BOYS
Throe miles west OF AIcXandri&, Va,
Begins its twenty ninth annual session on the
3Oth Of September, with the same professors -
A full course, mathematical classical and prGc-
tical, is taught. Pupils arc received from the
age Of nine. Deduction made for ln!nlStcr&,Hnd
for persons sending two pupils, For further
information address the Principal ,
Rev. VIM. +. GARDNER
EI5-The Assistants are Mcssrs. JAMES Nj.
GARNEIT, la; w. P. MASON, and :. Z.
FOERVSCH Aug S--cO2m
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EDUCATIONAL.
+. HENRY'S SCHOOL.

This SCHOOL, FOR BOYS, established in
the vesr 1857. will commence its next annual
session on Monday, the 7th Of September.
Terms of Tuition per quarter, IN ADVANCE
So, $40 and So, depending upon the branches
taught.
business relatiting to the School, may find hIE
At his School room, in the I'd story Of frlend-
ship Engine House. on any day after Inc Isl 81 81
September between tho hours of 3 ana u
o'clock N. ,,r,,-,,,-
sep l4-tf II: 4. len l. :.
ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY, ELEVENTH
II ANNUAL SESSION.
The exercises Of this School will commence
on Monday, September 7th, 1868, and terminate
juno S0th, 1869.
Charges same rs last year.
Senior Glass per quarter
intermediate Glass
Junior GLASS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Circulars may be obtained nL the bookstores
and applications for admission, Or further ni9r-
nation may be made at the school room, NO.
49, north Royal street, to
aug27 JOHN S. BEACH, Principal.
A LENANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
IL No. 81 n. Washington ST.,
K kEMPER ...r........ Principal.
The Fourth Annual Session Of this School
will begin Wednesday, September 9, 1872 and
close on the last Wednesday, in June, 1919.
Inc course OF study IS thorough, t!-E iCN'U.O4
eligible, the Philosophical Appa ratus and other
appliances, ample, and the Principal will, as
heretofore, be assisted by g full and competent
corps Of instructors.
The Musical Department under the direction
of Prof. J. C. FOERTSCH, offers superior a9d-
vantages for obtaining q thorough musical odu-
cation. Pupils from the city or country may
enter this department without being otherwise
connected with the school,
For further information apply to the Frinci-
pal as above, or at the City Hotel. sep 3.tf
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PROFESSIONAL.

nR. ODANIEL,
DENTIST,
NITROUS OXIDE GAS ADMINiSTEl;ED.
No. 10, North st. Asaph St,
10 eft ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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WASHINGTON ALExA & GEoRaETowE 3. R.

MM III - -
ON AND AFTER WEDNESDAY, March
~ 18th, 1868, and until further notice, Local
TON and ALEXANDRIA as follows:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA, from the corner
Of st. Asaph and King SITS, at G:00 500 and 1000
Pr nd l Ma sPp Nd S39 from ~
Avenue Depot. at 700. 800 and ll:C0 p. M, aud
200, 400, $50 and 7:30 p. m.
THROUGH MAIL TRAINS
LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Maryland
Avenue Depot, at sos a. m.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA, from the corner
of Duke and Henry streets at $50 p. m.
LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Maryland
Avenue Depot at Cos N, and 7:3O m:
o, A. STEVENS, Gen. Supt.
w. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. tau II
THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND 70
TOMAC ROUTE
TIE OLD FAVORITE MAIL ROUTE VIA
AQUA CREEK.
THE SHORTEST AND BEST ROUTE TO
RICHMOND AND THE SOUTH.
u 81 Do
~N~s> FAST AND COMFORTABLE
ssa<sa:ssssSS STEAMERS leave Washington city
twice daily, Sunday p. m. excepted, from the
wharf foot Of It'll street, at $40 q. M, and 600
p. H., stopping at Alexandria each way, and
connecting at Aqua Creek with the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad with ell
egant cars, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on all its trains. Through tickets snd baggage
checks TO all points South.
Both boats stop at AlexandCia going and re-
turning. SAMUEL RUTH,
Superintendent of Transportation.
j. B. GENTRY, Gen'l, Ticket Agent,
my l3-tf Richmond, Va
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FICES-GaincsYilI Depot, Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
NNillin1n III n0r1rnty- Va
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TIE OLD FAVORITE MAIL ROUTE VIA
AQUA CREEK.
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THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND 20
TOMAC ROUTE.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-11-20
by W. A. LEE AND HUGH WILSON.

toward sunset, resort, not iLlors, hard
! drinkers, pickpoclseta, and ruined wo-
men, ms at similar places in England
and America, but the honest, rospec.
taoio peopio-mothors with their ioy.
Gus gr"ups of children; merchants
and comfortable mechanics; the pro.
fcssors of tho gymnasia and upiversi-
tics; tho grave thinkers and writors
ard pastors. They sit in groups at
tables, drinking cnffeo or beer, eating
brown bread and butter, or calso, smo-
king long pipes, convorsing, and lis
tening to superb musicians, who usu.
ally arc stationed in u pavilion in tho
ueighborhood. l shall havo some
thing moro to say about the German
bccr-lrinking hereafter, but remark
now that tho cost of thcso refresh
mcnts a:'c kept so low as to place thom
within the reach Of the poorer classes
1hoy become oven means Of ccnno-
my, as they usually tuko tho place of
Lea, or supper, and, with tho cxhila.
rating open air and music, are quitc a
good substitute. Tho German il too
much Il domestic man to 90 TO these
PAGES without his family; w,fe and
children sharing his recreation, they
all 20 homo usually at an carly hour,
rehevcd OF caro-. o.woru looks amd, ~
thoy can havo similar rclie!s almoe,
daily, amidst romantic scenery, and
tho greetings of n"ighbors ana friends
they look 10 the cluso Of each d,y's
tasks with q delight which English
and American families know only at
long intervals, when Christmas, the
Fourth of July, Or somc other great
holiday, approaches. The Whole med
lcal faculty Of Germany docs not half
Tho sorvice for the general health that
these frequent outdoor relaxa:iors
afford; and moro orderly or decorous
scenes can not be found in English or
social lifo. You see no
1ru;kcnhcss or any o;hor disorders in
,hcso Gartcns," so far at least us |
ave observed them; but must re-
mind tho reader that l have not socn
hem in tho great northern German |
;lLIc1. haVo ever witnessed aEy !
1anccs at them, except (curious
enough E.cl) at certain churc CHI cole
orations. They arc under good police
inspection; ; but thcro seems TO bc in |
he German soul an instructive sense
If the Importance Of good order IL. !,
7cry mcaus 10 real enjoyment, wEici,
,cndrrs public law and p'.lico super
luous among them. But moro on tho
'u'ject hereafter.