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MFRS. JAMIESONS WORKS.

Characteristic; Of Women; Loves of the
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NLOCUTION.
u Mr.. JOHN A. VEITCH,
Teacher Of EloCution at ST. Johns Academy.
Mr.. VElTCH was, for number Of years,
professionally connected with the first elocu-
tionists in our language, and has made the art
a lifelong study Ladies and gentlemen wish
ing to avail themselves of private tuition will
consult him by letter or in person. The Tues
day class at the Academy meets at O. clock p.
m. nov 12-tf
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EDUCATIONAL.


y MRS. THOS. G.. RHETT
Proposes to open q SCHOOL for the educs-
ton of Young Ladies, on the st of January,
1869, at her home in Alexandria, 1t is with
difiidence she asks the confidence of her friends
in an undertaking of so much responsibility
but with encouragement she will try to give
satisfaction to her patrons-and to her pupils
G, cry advantage which labor or expense may
secure.
The location is one adapted to such an inst--
tuition. The buildings are commodiOus, and
the grounds extensive enough for recreation.
English and French, $3.50. Music, German,
Drawing, Painting, &c, at masters prices
Each young lady to furnish her own bedding,
towels, napkins, &c. Payments to be made in
advance-bills rendered at the commencement
of each term.
CoLRoss. Alexa, Va, dec 18-tJ1
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GERMAN AND FRENCH GLASSES.

The Rev. JOHN M. BRANDT, I'D, late
Professor of the Hebrew Language, Theology
and Moral Philosophy of the Western Mary
land College, having settled in Alexandria, CT
fers to his fellow citizens of this place. q rare
chance for the study of the German and French
Languages He proposes to open private classes
for ladies and gentlemen at the school room of
the lst Lutheran Church. where he will teach
these languages Ladies IS, classes from to
o'clock p m. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing
to avail themselves of the opportunity will
please call at the above stated hours at the Luz
theran School, No. 1854, King st. Respectfully,
JOHN Nj. BRANDT,
Oc 2G-tf Minister First Lutheran Church
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MORE NEW BOOKS.

vi = Il L " Do' ~
The Won Toodleburgs, or the History Of q
very Distinguished Family, by w. Colbun
Adams, author Of manuel Perrere or the
Sovereign Rule of South Cyrolina," handsome
ly illustrated. Price 81 IS.
Book Of the late Mary B. Duncan. $I.2j.
Silver Threads by Harriet b. McKeever, au-
thor of "Edith's Ministry" $L25.
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Crusoe in
words of one syllable e0c; The White Rock
Cove, illustrated, $Ll5 The Boy from Bran
ley, 81; and Louis Michand, the Little French
Protestant, Sl-just published and for sale by
dec Is ROBERT BELL.
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PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE,
December y. 1868.

For the better preservation of good order in
the city during the approaching Christmas hol-
idays. all persons will take notice that the igni-
ting of FIRE crackers, also the discharging of all
powder within the city limits is positively pro-
hiblted. All dsorderly persons will be arrest
ed, and the laws of the Corporation rigidly en-
forced against offenders. An additional police
force will be on duty, under the direction Of
Mr.. james Fadeley, Superintendent of Police
assisted by Mr.. John l. Smith, Captain of the
Night Watch. WIN. N. BERKLEY,
dec 22-3t Mayor.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
1868. 1869.

1868. 1869. |
HOLIDAYS.
In making your selection Of presents for the
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my stock OF standard
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in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather
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New York and Wnshington Z. Il. Go.

The bill reported in the House of Represen-
tatives authorizing the building Of military
and postal railroad from Washington ID. g., to
the city of New York, provides an entirely
new list of corpOratOrs from that presented In
the original; bill, strikes out the word national,
provides that six hours instead Of seven shall
be the running tine between the termini on the
passenger, mail, military, and freight trains,
and twelve hours in place Of fourteen as the
running time for second class passenger and
troop trains that the through fare between
said cities shall not exceed Sc; that the COM
pany shall transport the United States mails
over the said road at q rate to be fixed by the
Postmaster General, not exceeding 5000 per
mile; and that failure to commence the con-
struction Of the road, or to complete the same
at the several times provided in the acG, shall
render the charter void.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERKS OF COUNTY CURTIS
IN REGARD TO MARRIAGES BETEEN CoLORED
PERSONS following circular has been
issued to the clerks of the County Courts
throughout the State:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, J
Richmond, December %, 1865
In accordance with the provisions of an act
of the General Assembly of this State, passed
April 90, 1866, entitled IAN Act for receiving
United States registers OF marriages between
coored persons" and in compliance with the
request contained in the accompanying COM
muuication, the clerks ofthe County Courts of
this State are hereby instructed to receive of
the officers of the Bureau of Refugees, Freed
men and Abandoned Lands, - such registers of
marriages, and safely keep the same for future
reference and use. as prescribed by the terms
of the said act. III. FL. WELLS, Gov. of Va.
The above instructions were issued IN accor-
dance with the following communication
BUREAU OF REFUGEES, &c,
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. II, 1868.
ITO His Excellency Gov. FL. Ii. WELLS.
governor: In view of the discontlnu-
ance of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and
Abandoned Lands, on the 3lst instant, l re-
spectfully request such instructions to the clerks
OF the county courts of the State, under the
Act entitled An Act for receiving u. S. Reg
listers OF marriages between colored persons"
passed April Goth, 1867, as will enable officers
OF the bureau to transfer such Registers to
them. Il am, Governor, Every respectfully,
&c' 20. Brown, Assist Com'r."
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ROCKS Il STATIONERY.
y EOEIvED TO-DAY AT FRENCH S,

DECEIVED TO-DAY AT FRENCH s.
LII No % King street
Another lot of fine JAPANESE GOODS for
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this market.
NEW BOOKS TO-DAY.
THE HOUSE IN BALFOUR STREET, q
novel by Charles Dimitry, esq vol, l2mo.
Price $3.50.
RECOLLECTIONS OF PERSONS AND
PLACES IN THE WEST, by II. NJ. Bracken-
bridge. Second edition, $l.75
GREATER BRITAIN q record of travel IN
Ems lish Speaking countries during 1866, bv
Charles Wentworth Dixie. Two volume: in
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THE BOYS GLOBE LIBRARY, splendid
set of books for boys.
THE GOOD MIR. BAGGLETHORPE, by
Olive Logan.
THE BELGRAVIA ANNUAL, 59c
Daily receiving NEW GOODS for the holi-
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MARINE EESE.
,ORT OF ALEXANDRIA, d
MEMORANDA.

The steamer Virginia, of the Clyde line,
which bad to go into the Delaware Breakwater
on account of the breaking of her piston, will
have to be discharged OF her cargo and go TO
Wilmington for repairs.
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ALExA. & GEORGETOWN B. g

d ga M III -
CHANGE OF TIME-TO TAKE EFFECT
MONDAY, December 81 1868
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, December
" u 1868 and until further notice, passen-
ger trains will run between Washington and
Alexandria as follows:
THROUGH MAIL TRAINS.
LEAVE WASHINGTON-B 81 ODepOt 6:20
q. m.; B. s. O. Depot for Manassas and Harris
onburg 855 q. m
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA-Cor Duke and
Henry streets, from Manassas IL. r., 2:37 p. M
Corner Duke and Henry streets, from Lynch
burg, 6:u0 p. m.
LOCAL PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE WASHINGTON-Ma ryland aven-
ne Depot--7:C0, 9;l5 and 1l:l5 q. m, and 1870,
43C, $50 and 40 p. m.
LEAVE ALENAN Duke and
Henry streets, at 400 g, m, and from the cor
st. Asaph and King SITS. at 600, 500 and 1915
a. m, and 1890 235 and 500 p. IN.
GHs-T Trains leaving Baltimore and Ohio De-
pot at S:55 a. H. connect with Orange, AleXan-
dria and Manassas passenger train at st. Asaph
junction for all points on the line of that road
between Manassas Junction and Harrisonburg.
Trains leaving ST. Asaph and King streets at
2:35 p. m. connect st st. Asaph juction with
train from Manassas and Harrisonburg at 2;43
D. M, arriving at Baltimore s. Ohio Depot at
3:20 D. III , AID in time for a D. IN. train for Bal
timore. q. ~. STEW EMS, Gen. Sup't.
w. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. [dec %
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n EN- T Al C A r D.

may be found at my Office. No. North
Washington street, during the holidays.
dec 24-1w JAMES B. HODGKIN.
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WANTED TO RRNT-A spacious HOUSE,
w suitable for q school room, centrally loca-
ted Address, describing location and rent,
School, Gazette office. dec 243t
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

We would ask attention to our stock of these
superior
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A full line Of the choicest American and
English
JUVENILE BOOKS,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10
Kindness.

1t has been truly said that the most delight
full words of our language, which link our
heart and all its tenderest associations with
home and everything connected herewith, that
is dear to us, have the same root and family
resemblance, kin, kind, kindred and kindness.
Kindness is the element of the greatest in-
fuencein man. 0uradmiration and respect can
be commanded and freely given to talent and
genius, but it is only the qualities OF the heart
that can elicit our affection and love. Nothing
in this world is cheaper and costs us less than
kindness, and nothing does more good. ot
course more depends, in many instances, on
the manner OF bestowing favor than ON the
favor itself. The kind word, tender look, gen.
erous expression, are often the most valued
portion of the gift. In this sad world OF ours
we are always meeting with many, alas, too
many. whose low estate is their misfortune and
not their crime. and who have suffered in the
storms of life and been shipwrecked, and lost
their little all. In dealing with such as these,
we should " gently bear, kindly judge" Kind
words are better than hard blows, and none
deserve kindness more than these unfortunates
Remember that the temptations they are ex-
posed to are infinitely greater than any to
which the prosperous and rich can ever be la
blo tn Is .hoy are treated l'arShiy by man as
well as by fortune, it is only natural for them
to rebel. 1t will be found that " sudriter in
moclo" is much more efficient, and has much
more lasting effect than .fortiter in re-" The
great secret of the superior strength Of kind
ness, consists in its being happy and making
happy. 1t infuSes into body and soul the
greatest energy, and helps to bind all classes
in the bonds of peaceful brotherhood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10
Making Love with Umbrellas.

A certain dramatic writer, being caught in a
shower of rain, took refuge under the portico
of handsome dwelling in New York. As
soon as he had taken the position window
was opened, and lovely female face appeared,
which seemed to beam with sympathy and
anxiety. She soon retired, and sent him an
umbrella by a servant. He fell desperately In
love. and thinking from anxious looks that the
feeling was reciprocated, he called on her the
next morning, sent up his card, and gave into
her own hand very costly umbrella ne had
purchased in place of the old and shabby ono
he had borrowed, and then wound up by max
inr profession Of love. The young lady,
without even noticing the exchange that had
been made, perceiving how her sct had been
m;sinterpreted, naively replied: al feel II TO
b. nv duty to undeceive you, sir. At the time
Of the shower l was an1iously expecting q
gentleman. who Is, confess, very dear TO me,
who wished TO see me In private, and my only
motive for sending you the umbrella, was to
get you of the steps"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10
A Sad Story.

One of the saddest stories we ever read was
that of child in Switzerland-a pet boy, just
as yours, reader-whom his mother, one bright
morning, rigged out in beautiful jacket, all
shining with silk and buttons, gay as a mo-
theirs love could make it, and then permitted
him to 60 out to play. lie had scarcely step
ned from the door of the Swiss cottage, when
an enormous eagle swooped him from the
ground. and bore him to his nest, high among
the mountains, and yet within sight of the
house of which he had been the joy. There he
was killed and devoured, the eyre being at
point which was literally inaccessible to man,
so that no relief could lie afforded.
In tearing the child to pieces, the eagle so
placed the gay jacket in the nest that it be-
came a fixture there, and whenever the wind
blew it would futter, and the sun would shine
on its lovely trimmings and ornaments. For
wears il was visible from the lowlands, long
after the eagle had abandoned her nest
What sight it must have been for the parents
of the victim
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10
Idle Girls.

1t is a painful spectacle in families where tho
mother is the drudge, TO see the daughters ele-
gantly dressed, reclining at their ease, with
their drawing, their music, their fancy work,
and their reading, beguiling themselves of the
lapse Of hours, days and weeks, and never
dreaming of their responsibilities but as a
necessary consequence Of neglect Of duty, grow
ing weary of their useless lives, lay hold Of
every newly invented stimulant to rouse their
dropping energies; and blaming their fate when
they dare not blame their God for having
placed them where they are. These individ-
uals WILL often tell you with an air of affected
compassion for who can believe it real, that
poor dear mamma is working herself death !;
yet no sooner do you propose that they should
assist her, than they declare she is quite IN her
element-in short that she would never be
happy IL she had only half so much 10 do.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10
Matters Matrimonial.

Girls are sometimes sharp in urging men ~
ask questions which by etiquette they are not
allowed TO ask themselves. A lover. vainly
trying to explain some scientific theory to his
fair inamorate said:
"The question is difficult, and don; see
what can do to make it clear"
Suppose you pop it" whispered the blush
ing dAmsel.
Miss Brown" said young fellow to
brisk brunette, a have been TO learn TO tell
fortunes. Just lst me have your hand if You
please"
"Lai Mr.. White how sudden you are.-
Well, go and ask pa"
That reminds US Of story Of Professor VIII
son. A young man who had gained the afiec-
tions of his daughter, waited upon Papa
ard stated his case, Of which Professor had
previous inkling. The young gentleman was
directed to desire the lady to come to her father.
and doubtless her obedience was prompt
Professor Wilson had before him, in review
some work on the fy-leaf Of which was duly
inscribed: With the authors compliments
He tore this out, pinned it to the daughters
dress, solemniy led her to her young lover, and
went back to his work
Often times girl says "no" to an offer,
when It, is plain as the nose on her face, she
means yes" The best way to judge whether
she is in earnest or not is to look straight into
her eyes and never mind her nose.
There are some people that never "pop the
question" but once. They are cautious; they
love with their whole hearts before they ask
that all important question, and they never
love again. Others go through the popping
to every girl they are fortunate enough to be
introduced to, and to lie treated civilly by,
and are never answered Eyes" lie that says
bluntly, "Will you marry me- has no music
in his soul, or is widower, courting a house
OF farm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10

The Charleston Courier publishes commu-
nication IN which the writer claims that be has
devised scheme by which, within twenty-five
years after It's adoption, the entire national
debt Of the United States, with sll the accruing
interest, will be paid. And not only 50, but
this can be accomplished, be claims, with
reduction of five per cent. upon the gross
amount of internal taxes after the elap'e Of one
year 40 that at the end Of ten year, only one
half of our present rate Of taxation will be as
sessed. He says that he would be glad 70 di-
yulge his plans to Hon. VIM. Pitt Fessendon,
August Belmont, Jno. J. Cisco Jay Cooke and
Hon. s. P. Chase, and demonstrate their feasi-
bility.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10
Healthy Climate.


Dan Marble was once strolling along tho
wharyeo Of Boston, when he met tall, gaunt
looking figure, a digger from California, and
got into conversation with him.
Healthy climate, I suppose ?"
Healthy It ain't anything clse. Why,
stranger, there you can choose any climate you
like, hot or cold, that too without travelin'
more than fifteen minutes. Jest think o that
the next cold mornin' when you get out o bed.
There's a mountain there, the Sary Nayady
they call It, with valley on each side of 1t,
one hot sud one cold. Well, get on the top Of
that mountain with double-bareed gun, and
you can, without movin', kill either summer
or winter game, jest as you wish y
what have you tried it?'
"Tried It'll often; and should have done
pretty well, but for one thing?"
"well, what was thatT
at wanted dog that would stand both eli
mates. The last dog had froze his tail of
while pintin' on the summer side. He didn't
get entirely out Of the winter side, you see
true as you live"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-10

sacrificed on the altar Of poverty. And am
free to declare my willingness to live with such
a man as your letter portrays, in an humble
cabin, on bread and water, the balance of my
DAYS. With this declaration, leave the whole
matter in your own hands.
With increased regard, yours,
A. Nd.
This was "clincher." No chance of "creep-
ing out was left. | was in duty bound to
marry her. AS much as | loved her before, |
now loved her more intensely than ever and
l was released Of all embarrassment arising
from inequality Of position, &c. The means
which | fancied would break the match, y
only served to confirm it; and from that mo-
ment looked forward with the happiest an
ticipations to the " rich plunder of taken
heart" She il was, who was to be
"The dove Of peace and promise to mine ark,
The rainbow TO all my storms of life,
The evening beam that smiles the clouds away,
And tints tomorrow with prophetic ray"
Need add that we were in due time mar
ried. She made me a good and loving wife !;
and |. always bearing in mind the " bread and
water love. labored to make her q good and
affectionate husband Starting in life with
nothing of show, and with but little of the or
binary comforts, we soon, by industry, added
to cur worldly stores. A mechanic than, am
classed now as a gentleman. And why2 Not
because am now any more the gentleman
than then. but simply because ! am surrounded
by much of this worlds goods, and Keep car
riage and horses Such is the worlds opinion
of what constitutes gentleman. A son and
a daughter are spared us, to comfort US on the
road down the hill Of life. We arc happy /;
but not more so, than when we set out on the
Journey of life with nothing but love and in
dustry for a livelihood. D. IL.
Richmond, august 10, 1868.