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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

SENSIBLE ADVICE. DIR. J. G. Brown, a
venerable coiored preacher, publ hes in the
Louisville Courier, letter addressed to the
freedmen of Mississippi:
Il hear with sorrow. pain and regret that
many of you have b. en- advised to seize upon
the lands o. your ormer owners, elthey by force
or Instruction [ now beseech GU. for Il cd :
sake, to take the advice of one and many OF
your fri nds identified with you in rosperi y and
adversity Any man, or set of mFn that would
encourage you to pursue such an unlawful
course, surely must be your most iuyete rate
enemy, desiring your ut,er extern nation from
the face of the tn. Yea, while yourselv' s.
wives and children were stuff ring by fire and
sword such men would dance in sight OF your
miserles.
SOUTHERN EMIGRATION the time
when Jason sailed from Colchis to fetch the
golden fleece, for every brave and hopeful ex-
plorer and adventurer who has achieved sue
cess, hundreds have met with grief and disap-
pointment If any Southern man then still
dreams of emigrating to mparatively unknown
regions let him first patiently and cautiously
weigh his prospects and mature his plans before
taking any final or irreparable step. Ii he is
destined to bear privation and suffering, it is
easier to endure these among his OVID people
and kinsmen than in distant climes, where be
will find few bands to help him, and will not
even hear the sympathizing accents of his
mother tongue. Baltimore Gazette
FARMERS AND BUTCHERS, AssoC IATIoN OF
GEoRaETowN.-Mr. Ingersol introduced in
the House of Representatives yesterday bill,
which was referred to the District Committee,
to incorporate the Farmers and Butchers
Association of Georgetown, D. c., empowered
to establish and build market-house and all
other necessary buildings for the transaction of
their business, provided the company build
within three years market house containing
not less than fifty stalls, the same to be used
for public market-house, for the sale of meats,
vegetables, fruits and all kinds of victuals and
provisions, including groceries Except lquors),,
and tor public hall over the market-house
Capital stock 100000, in shares of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

The SOUTHERN STATES AND THE NATION
AL CoNvENTIoN.-Th Columbus Crisis re-
commends to the Ohio State Convention which
is to assemble on the Sth inst, the adoption OF
a resolution to the following effect
ssThat the Southern States shall be entitled
to the same representation in the next Conser-
vatiye National Convention that they had in
the Charleston Convention of 1860, and that
we recommend to the people Of all the States
where bogus constitutions have been forced
upon the people against their will, and contra
ny to their wishes, that they assemble at the
proper time and place or places and nominate
an electoral ticket to be voted for at the next
Presidential election; and that upon the regu-
lar day tor the election Of President and Vice
President of the United States, they repair to
their usual places of holding such elections, and
proceed to hold said elections in conformity to
the laws as they existed prior to the late South
ern rebellion and Radical revolution; and that
the Democratic party of Ohio will insist upon
the legality Of said elections, and use oil peace.
able, legal and constitutional means IN their
power to uphold and maintain the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07
G. w. JAMESON. G. Fl. COLLINS.
" JAMESON g. COLLINS,
IRON AND BRASS F0UN DERS,

CCR. KU AL Y WILKES ; >,
. ALEXANDRIA,, VA
CASTINGS Of every description made at
abort notice.
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass. jar lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

The Pittsburg Daily Post has taken the lead
in Pennsylvania in urging the nomination Of
Hon. George Fl. Pendleton for the next
Presidency. The Post supports his claims to
the Democratic nomination on the grounds that
he advocates paying the national debt in green
backs, and is in favor of equal taxation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

r EVILS PURE WHITE LF an ~ nnro
IL Linsecd Oil, just receive" ond for COL, 90 Of
the lowest Baltimore price, 'O 10i eau o.
JAM CUOK F. KEr1Ey 90 Kin, st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

FRESH SUPPLY OF FISHERS UN-
n RIVALLED MINCE MEAT. superior
Pealed Dried Apples and IrI Pe4 Is Just rses w.
ism LAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

4 W I u u = . E Il
20 bags RIO. GOV ERNMENT JAVA, and
ANlLLA COFFEE, received, in store and
for sale by
jane A !. FLEMING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

pMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO.
y Genuine "Gravely" and other brands Of
Chewing Tobacco. The "Old Virginia Gentle
man" Smoking Tobacco, equal, if not superior
to, lone Jack" just received and for sale by
HOUGH & RAJ SAY,
ian 147, King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

- R. SUGAR AND SYRUP.
3 hhds ?. r. SUGAR.
l2 bbls GOLDEN EXTRA and PLAIN
SYRUP, just received and for sale by
jan 6 4. J. FLEMING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

(1HOICE BRANDS OF EXTRA AND
y FAMILY FLOUR. just received and for
sale by HOUGH & RAMSAY,
jan 147 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

A YER'S CHERRY PECTORAT, HaTTJe
n Sicilisn Hair Remover. Brown, Rroncbjof
Iroches, pure. Me jicin al Cod Liver oil and
Chlblan Linlment, an infallible cure, received
and for sale by GU
dec a JANNEY G, 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

All the orders aud declarations of General
Hancock, in his Military District, so far, have
been highly honorable to him show him
in theattitude of a man seeking, really, to re-
store the reign Of civil law, Of social order, and
as far as he can, Of constitutional government,
over the country and people where, and to
whom, he has been sent, in the character Of a
military commander. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

nCT9'S WASHING MACHINES.-We
~ have on hand few of tho above celebra.
ted Washing Machines, which will be closed
out at IS per cent less than regular prices. Call
and examine at 3d. King st. We want the room
for other purposes ....-. -. $3.50
dec 4 JOHN T. CREIGHTON &SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

No. l HEART SHINGLES.
i5O, 200 No. J. Heart Shingles. on
hand for sale by
dec q HOOE & WEDDERRURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07
oils! OILSl OILS &c.

ESICCATED COCOA NUT, a delicious
~ article for pies, buildings, cakes, &C., pre-
pared from the dried milk and meat of choice
Carthag ena Cocoa Nuts, by process, which
retains the aroma and nutrment, and renders it
easily digestible, more heathful than the green
nut, cheaper and more delicate, for sale by
HOUGH & RAMSAY,
ian No. 147, King st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-07

WANTED-a pair of second hand FAIR.
W BANKS SCALES-about 25O0 lbs capa-
city. W. A SMOOT & cor
DEC II No. g. King ct.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

HEAVY SENTENcEs.-Iu tho Superior
Court yesterday afternoon, six men were
sentenced for the crimes Of highway robbery,
for the aggregate term Of sixty-four years
and six months. Judge Clinton, in passing
sentence, said in his experience, he had never
known Of similar case, where six individ-
uals had been sentenced for the crime Of
highway robbery in one day, by the same
Court. William Manogue was sent to
Auburn State Prison for term Of nineteen
years and three months; Felix McCarty,
nine years and three months, and Micheal,
alias "Codger," McCarty, for nine years
and three months, for robbing Mr.. George
PETER, on Maple street; John Jones was
sent to the same prison for the term ofelev-
en- years and three months, and William
Anderson for ten years and three months,
for robbing Mr.. Baldwin, on Carroll street;
and James Halestock. colored, for robbing
Samuel Brown, also colored, was sent to the
same prison for five years and three months.
-BuDalo Courier.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

A BOLD and extensive robbery and at
tempt ut murder, was committed las, Sat.
urday night at Horsenger's mill, on Tulpo-
hocken creek. about three miles from Read.
ing. Charles Long, the miller, was attack
ed in the mill about = a. M, by party Of
four men. two Of whom was disguised; was
shot with pistols, and robbed Of $500,
which he had upon his person. lie was
then left, tied, and it was discovered next
morning that his house had been entered
during the night by the same party, by
means Of second-story window. Two Of
the bedrooms were ransacked, and 5000 in
government bonds, $4,000 in ereenbacks and
$1,000 in gold were taken from bureau. 1t
is supposed the thieves had some previous
knowledge of the situation OF the premises.
Three men, who were sleeping in the mill
at the time, we're not wakened by the en-
counter between Long and the robbers, as
the mill was going, nor were the family dis.
turbcd by the entrance into the house. Mr.
Long had returned the previous evening
from Philadelphia, where he had drawn a
considerable sun of money at t he Third Na-
tional Bank. No arrests had been made up
to this time. Gernanto,cn Telegraph,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11
The WORKING PEopLE.-rho New York

THE WORKING PEopLE.-The New York
Ercnin0 Post states that it is conceded BY
those best informed upon the subject that,
with the exception of the very hard winter
ls54.55, destitution was never 50 general in
that city as at present. The reports from
the various missions and other benevolent
societies, as well as those from private in.
dividuals, speak Of extraordinary privatians
among tho poor, including an unparalleled
number Of Americans This winter, tor
the first time in the experience Of the police
American mechanics nightly seek the shell
ter of tho station house and not alone for
a night, or in few numbers, but by dozens,
and accompanied in some instances by their
wives and little children. In many cases,
the applicants for shelter are women and
children-frequently the widows and or
phans Of those who lost their lives in the
war. Some Of these lodge in the station
house many nights in succession. The an
nouncement is made that cooperative
stove foundry has begun operations in Som
merset, Massachusetts,. Shipbuilding in
England is SO dull at present that vessels can
be built there at lower prices than for
years.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11
Reform LEGISLATION FOR IRELAND

Reform LEGISLATION FOR IRELAND'-
A new reiorm bill for Ireland is announced
by the English government, and is thought
that some conciliatory measures, though not
in the most conciliatory spirit, will be adopt
ed by Parliament, Concessions which are
made upon compulsion are not likely to have
4 very soothing effect More emollient al
pIca,ions to disease as chronic and deep
seated as that OF Ireland may produce tem-
porary ,epose, but nothing more Forseven
centuries Ireland has been haressed as an
unwilling captive at thecar of British power,
aud what she wishes i to be freed. Moth
ing short Of the restoration OF her inaliena.
Bile right to liberty and the pursuit Of hap
piness will arpea.e the discontept Of tho
Irish. That is what they want. even II their
condition in other respects should be worse
than it is now. 1t is not impossible that, in
the course Of human events, justice and
right will yet triumph in that island,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11
How MUsKRATs SWIM UNDER TIL

How MUsKRATs SWIM UNDER THE IcE
-Muskrats have curious method of tray
cling long distances under the ice. In their
winter excursions to their feeding grounds,
which are frequently at great distances from
their abodes, they take in breath at starting,
and remain under the water as long as they
can. They then rise to the ice and breathe
out the air in their lungs, which remains in
bubbles against the lower surface Of the ice.
They wait till this air RECEIVERS oxygen from
the water and ice, and then take it in again,
and go on again till the operation has to be
repeated. In this way they can travel al
most any distance, and have any length Of
time under the ice. The hunter sometimes
takes advantage Of this habit of the musk
rat in the following manner: When the
marshes and ponds whero the muskrats
abound are first frozen oven, and the ice is
thin and clear, on striking in their houses
with his hatchet for the purpose Of setting
his traps, he frequently sees whole family
plunge into the water and swim away under
the ice. Following one Of them for some
distance, he sees him come up to renew his
breath in the manner above described. AT.
ter the animal has breathed against the ice,
and before he has time to take his bubble
in again, the hunter strikes with his hatchet
directly over him, and drives him away from
his breath. In this case he browns in swim
ming few rods, and the hunter, cutting a
hole in the ice, takes him out. Mink, otter,
and beaver travel under the ice, in the same
way; and hunters have frequently told me
of taking otter in the same manner have
described when these animals visit the
houses Of the muskrat for prey.-7hc Trap.
Dcr's Guide,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

MICAwBERs. have never seen 50
many Micawbers (occupationless men "anx-
iously waiting for something to turn Yp")
as are now to be met with daily on the streets.
And these are not ordinary loaferswho would
not labor if they could. They arc the hon.
est and industrious fathers of families who
are never idle when they can get employ.
mert. This is a sad state Of affairs, when
men desire to labor and can get nothing to
do. They will be apt to spit upon radical
legislation which has so crippled the energies
of the country that thousands Of Industrious
men are thrown out of employment.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11
KATIE ,NORTH,s ELOPEMENT
DY HOMER WHITE.

Katie North was an angel, but flying,
like Icarus, too near the sun, her fragile
wings melted away from her shoulders and
she gravitated earthward. No other suppo.
sition to account for her appearance here
below would satisfy the beholder, unless it
were one involving the ncbula theory. She
seemed impalpable, intangible; there was
nothing gross, nothing f'of the earth,
earthly" Her light feet scarce touched
the ground, and she seemed to float along
AN airy, unsubstantial mass Of curls,
smiles, and white muslin. Her eyes retain
ed the color caught in heaven -cloudless
sapphires. Her hair was painted with the
golden sunset each instant changing to
some new shade still more beautiful than the
last. But, withal, Katie had some human
attributes. She had an imperious little will
of her own,,a,. because it had never been
thwarted. o" Caressed and petted by her
doting father from babyhood aup, she had
never known restraint or endured the pain
of having the wish ungratifed. A grieved
look on her sunny face had ever been potent
to Danish PARENTAL frowns, and she had
lived on, through the sa,amer of childhood,
the happy, careless song-bird that fears
not or knows not the coming winter,
and burdens not its lays with prophetic sad.
acss.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

TIE Philadelphia Ledger has the follow.
ing, which will serve, at tho present time,
ito point moral if not to "adorn tale:"
"Hayti is one Of those lively places which
is not happy unless it is constantly having
revolutions. Salnave had hardly got hin,-
self fixed in the place from which Geffrard
was compelled to fly, when new revolution
broke out, which was only quclled by meas
ures as Vigorous" as steel and lead could
make them. Now again another revolution
is spreading like wildtire, and the fighting
has become general, Solomon having been
proclaimed President. Hayti is now enjoy.
ing the place formerly held by Mexico"
ACCIDENTAL AND SAD DEATH.-Michael
Harmon, sons..of Lawrence Harmon, Esq.
Of this place, met with q sad and sudden
death at the Colliery of Louden Beadle, on
Monday last. He had set off blast and
retired behind door. as he thought at
safe distance When the blast went off
piece of coal struck him on the head kill
ing him instantly. He was young man OF
good character, and we regret to record his
untimely death ashland advocate.
A WESTERN Hoosier called on boat cap
tain to sell him saddle Of mutton;
"Say, Captain, don't you want to buy
nice saddle Of mutton to-day2"
mo; l would as soon eat dirt" replied
the Captain.
"Woll, said the IIoosier, It's according to
how man bas been raised. No,o I ,couI
raihct eat mutton ~
A CORONER in Arkansas, after empanell.
ing his jury said, "Now gentlemen, you arc
to determine whether the deceased come to
his death by accident, by incident or incen-
diary" The verdict was that The deceas-
ed came to his death by aocidence in the
shape Of bowie knife"
They have new concrete pavement in
Detroit, which is notslippery, noisy or trough,
costs 81 25 per square yard less than Nichol.
son, requires no stone curbing, and is claim.
ed to be superior in durability to any other
pavement In use.
A SENSITIVE lady from the country look.
ing for coach, addressed cabman: "Pray,
sir, are you engaged ?" "Och bless your
purity sowl, ma'an,, I've been married these
seven years, and have nine children!"
A MAN is fool if he DO enraged with an
i'll that he cannot remedy, or if he endures
one that hc can. He must bear the gout
but there is no occasion to let fly tickle his
nose. .g. iH1 as..F. el
PoTATo CAKES. TO scant half peck Of
potatoes grated, add two eggs, salt, thickeu
with q little -four, and fry in . spider, o,
bake. Boiled grated potatoes may be used,
but are not quite 90 nice. aa1 la
VINO was Jonah's tutor, Whale, who
brought him up
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

"Realy, Mr.. Langdon, you are modest
I had not expected this honor. The high
alliance you proffer is duly appreciated
but allow me to bid you goodnight" 1's
my poverty is crime in your eyes, but
your daughter has nobler vision" said
Arthur, striking dramatic attitude. II
understand you sir, and will take my
departure. So saying, he seized Katie's
hand for moment, and darted from the
house Katie wassent crying to bed, ,and more
deeply in love than ever with her beloved
Arthur. The next day she received a note
through confidential channel, appointing
an interview. Loving, but disobedient Miss
Katie, met him as desired, and they had
many similar stolen interviews afterwards,
until at last it was agreed that they would
elope, and trust to receive papa's forgive
ness when all was over. Arthur said he d
take her to his aun.'s house, and SO the time
was appointed and everything arranged.
That day Katie was more than ever ten
der to her old father, who seemed in ex-
tremely good humor. She penncd little
penitential note and left it on her father
table, and, as evening approached. she ar
rayed herself, and, fearful and trembling,
hastened to the rendezvous. Arthur was
there with q carriage, in which he placed
her, and she was whirled rapidly away
They stopped in front Of o splendid mansion,
which was brilliantly illuminated as if for
some great occasion. Into this Arthur led
her half bcwildercd, and presented her to
an elegant lady, his aunt, who took her up
stairs to private room, and calming her
fears, decked her for her bridal.
When all was ready, Arthur led her into
the parlor, where was the clergyman and a
small company, at which the bride hardly
glanced. The marriage service was soon
ended, and Katie felt herself receiving in
Vulnerable kisses and good wishes, and then
she felt her fathers hand, and heard her
fathers voice, and saw her fathers smiling
face.
"Well, Katie, you have married your
choice in spite of your father; but l for
give you, and give you my blessing"
"My dear little wife, can you not welcome
your father to your new home2" laughed
Arthur.
my homcv saiI Katie, completely be-
wildered. II thought
"You thought" interrupted her father,
laughing heartily, "that it was to be small
cottage with leaky roof but it all ends
happily, after all, like shilling novel. The
poor young lover has not been left large
fortune by a rich East India uncle, but he
has fortune of his own, which is just as
WE'LL"
''Forgivc me, Katie, for this deception,
and it shall bc the last" plead Arthur
This is my house, and you arc its mistress.
I am not poor but hope you will love me
as well as if l were."
Katie wisely concluded to forgive her
father and husband the deception they had
practised, and finally became as happy
woman as the unfortunate wife of a wealthy
man can reasonably hope to be.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

MARprAar Ann DrATu u-\Vby 10 Il that

MARRIAGE AND DEArH.-Why is it that
the marriage announcements are immediate
ly followed by the obituary notice in our
paper? Does death follow SO closely on the
footsteps Of marriage? Is grief the page
that carries the train of happiness? Docs
the tomb open with its dark and pondcorus
jaws beside the nuptial coachp This is the
plan Of life. The gleeful songs OF light and
merry hearts to-day, tomorrow will turn to
funeral chants, and sobbing and lamentaton
bc heard instead Of glad, pealing laughter.
We read to day Of our friends marriage,
wish them joy; tomorrow we sec their
death recorded, and say, "peace to their
ashes. Our merriest songs are timid by
footballs Of death, and the "silver chord
is as fragile as q spiders thread, and the
golden bowl is moro brittle than glass.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11

PoTATo Snow. Wake white,. spotless po-
tatocs; put them in a pan of clear water
by the fire till they are dry and fall to pei.
ces; rub them through seive on the dish
they are to go to the table in, and do not
disturb thcm
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-11
ss:rucIDALcAT,

ttftt3it y f--T-.. t.iii ..f
80 ~. Br JOHN QUILL. ,.-..a. no.
There was man named Furguson, az.
lie lived on Market Street, ~ q,
lie had spccklcd Thomas cat,
That couldn't we'll be beat; ~, y ,s ,.' ,,,' -.
He'd catch more rats and mice and sicil
Than forty cats could eat =
This cat would come into the room
And climb upon cheer, '',,.
And there he d sit and lick hisself ..
And purr so awful queer, bite. .'.. '
That Furguson would yell ut him
But still he'd purr.severc.
TS@ ~ NTss stt3Fse
And then he d climb the moonlit feuce, =.
And loaf around and yowl,
And spit, and claw another cat
Alongside Of the jowl, ss
And then they both would shake their tails
And jump around and howl. Cd eora.r
Oh, this here cat of Tuguson's
Was fearful then to see; r.,z 80 ..,...
He'd yell precisely like lie was
In awful agony ,.ar r... .t.
You'd think tirst-class stomach.achc
Had struck some small baby. .
And all the mothers in the street,
Walked by the horrid din,
Would rise righ. up and search their babes,
10 find some worryin' pin;
And still this vigorous cat would keep
Ahollerin like sin. ~ e:.'' a .
And as for Mr.. Furguson an| er.
Twas more than he could bear, 'r. Il.
And so he hurled his boot,jack out,
Right through the midnig ght airi; l. =
But this vocilerous Thomas cat,
Not one cent did he care,- .s- .p'
For still he yowled aud kept his fur
a standin' upon end, ..sg-.. ..t
And his old spine doublin' up
As far il it would bend,
As if his hopes Of happiness
Did on his lungs depend.
But while curvin' of his spine ..'
And waitin' to attack -.,.
A cat upon the other fence,
There came an awful crack;
And this here speckled Thomas cat
Was busted in the back. nt. aa .
When Furguson came down next day,
There lay his old feline,
Aud not q life was left IN hun ,t g..
Although he had had nine. .s
''.All this here comes" said Furguson,
"Of curvini Of his spine.
Now all you men wosc tender hearts
This paueful tale does rack,
Just take this moral to yourselves, 1l
All of you, white and black; sfrrr.
Don't ever 60, like this here cat,
TO gettin' up your back ,.r