Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-18

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They are taxed on all goods by kind Providence
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They are taxed on the Bible that points them
~ - to Heaven; 9. sa.s las
And when they ascend to their heavenly goal
They would, ifthey could, stlck stamps on their
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RAISE MORE DUcKs.-I could never under
stand why our "a rmers through the State did
not keep ducks; asa matter of profit they arc
more profitable that hens. 1t may be the i'm
preston that, in order to keep ducks, a person
must have pond or stream of water near by,
has. deferred many from keeping them; but
there is no need of anything of tho kind. 1t
isarue that it is better to have pond or
stream, butt you. can raise ducks just as we'll
elsewhere L know of parties that are very
successful in raising them, that have only a
shallow tub, set in the ground. and filled from
the pump occasionally q In fact, the trouble OF
raising ducks, and about the only one, is let
ting the young 60 into water too soon after
they leave the nest When speak ofthe pro-
fits from ducks, do not have reference to the
common duck that is seen every day. l mean
breed Of ducks that will weigh twelve pounds
to tho pair, alive, such as the Rouen and Ayles
bury, and both excellent layers, easily kept
and reared, and being very large and excellent
tor the market, and it costs no more to rear
them than the common ducks. that will only
weigh on the average about eight pounds to
the pair. The Rouen is very handsome duck
inplumage the drake has a.glossy green head
and neck Down to white ring on his neck, the
lower part of the body is beautiful green
brown gray, and shaded with brown on the
hon Il it'll
about every leather shaded on the outer edge
With black. They are acknowledged the best;
OF the varieties, LAYING very early, and contlnu-
iDg through the season, and late 10 winter.
The Aylesbury is pure white, both the duck
and drake, and about the same size as the
kouen. Both become very familiar, and be-
ing large and heavy, ado not care to roam as
much as the common kline. d.-Maine Farmer
HE DRUNKARD's-a CURE.-Some months
ago gentleman advertised that he had dis
covered a sure specific for the cure of drunken
ness. b He would not divulge the secret OF what
compounds he used, but furnished medicine at
80 much per bottle. He did not have as many
applicants for cure as he expected, considering
the extent Of the disease. In fact, the more
malignant cases did not seem anxious tor relief.
They rather appeared to enjoy their malady.--
A few, however, placed themselves under treat
ment, and some were cured-Whether by taking
the medicine or by not taking any strong
drinks, we are not prepared to say. One OF
the cured ones had faith In the medicine, rig
and now; has not the least taste for intoxicat-
ing drinks = whereas, one year ago he was an
i1ebrlate, and could not get along with less
than srt. ~ =, tofx xrh;clro,, ,>nr dow a
lald that he had, at some trouble and expense,
procured the recipe for the preparation OF the
medicine, which he has published for the ben
eht of suffering humanity. 1t is as tollows:-
Suphate Of iron, 5 grains; peppermint water, IL
1rachms;. spirit of nutmeg, l drachm; twice q
aay This preparation acts asia tonic and
Stlmulant, and 30 partially supplies the place
the accustomed liquor, and prevents that
absolute physical and moral prostration that
loloWs aIsudden breaking off from the use OF
STIMULATING drinks. 1t is to be taken In guam
aues equal to an ordinary dram, and as often
ss q: the desire for a dram returns. Any drug
sSt can prepare the prescription.
A,good story is told Of Mr.. Stanbery, to the
eject that note addressed to his son, request
ing him to join party to learn 'sthe German
! SotuC tuiStdhc lLGO CLC uauOo VI GllC Cl'
uer Mr. Stanbery, who answered very politely,
with an expression of regret, that his profes.
;aona engagements would prevent his attempt
Jug ]ust now the requirement Of a new Ian
Atelegram to the New England press states
mat the vanity of three or four Of the Mana
gers OF the impeachment is greater than theil
pauotlsm, " upon which the New York Times
hheatures to say that as they are all known tt
e modest, selEdistrusting and retiring gentle
;us, ;nsa, thus must be regarded as a very severe
peachment,ot their patriotism. :. 80 :. " a;..1 "
q young Frenchman has been condemned tt
y; ssa'n Tor stabbing a,widow woman in thirty
Shs Slas places, and throwing her body down g well
ttn s Y aased up the chain and appeared to tes
ns a against y him, the jury, very sngulary, find
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