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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

TRAVELLING TRUNKs.-Fine Sole Leather
Trunks. Ladies' Dress Trunks, Packing Trunks,
Valises, Leather Bags, Sstchels &C., in every
variety, at S. DEALHAMs,
jy3 l08, King st.
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ID T. BRUNER,
LUMBER MERCHANT.
All kinds Of lumber constantly on hand, And
sold at the lowest market rates.
Fronting on Union and Duke sts., Jas. Green
s. Sons old stand, sep l.
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nIANOSI .MELODEONS!
PARLOR ORGANSI
Having removed to 1877, King street. %DoYe
Washington, wish to call the attention OF per
S0F5 PIRNoS. a Vs. ORGANS, MELODEONS, sc,
TO nv stock Of the above instruments, which
offer for sale on the most accommodating teams:
Having practical experience Of more than lG
wears in this business, I am able to judge Of the
Qualities of Pianos, and to offer for sale none
but those of reliable makers, such as
KNABE & CO, Baltimore.
VIM. HEINBKAMP, Baltimore .
JAMES ". VOSE, Boston, and others.
Also, good second. hand Instruments lor sale
or rent.
Pianos, Organs, Accordeons, and all musical
instruments tuned and repaired with the great
est care.
I offer for sale one of William Heinekamp's
splendid 7 oct. Rosewood Pianos, with carved
legs, and all the latest improvements
The following gentlemen Of our town s:ld w.
cinitv have given this maker the most datter-
ing reeommondatjonsS S j. Fl Ir AgN2eTb gNsFbs AlGpsn Pe
lex, both at Culpeper Court House: :-,r,7,7, ..
oct TIT v RHOEA8-''
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

o,o suats eight lines dollar for the first insertion
an, twuty y-ye, cents for each subsequent one Libera
tr,ns male will yearly advertisers. g&
.M,.riape Notices and Obituaries will he charged for.
al Recommendations, persoal character, will be chars
a., f0r at advertisement rates. " t
An urcatiu.s must DO accompanied by the names OF
bn rejected communications cannot be returned
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DEALuAM's custom made Beaver Suits can't
be beat ~ -. L. oct 3
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~ q. Eta, rrs d,
AN AMUSING DILEMMA.-A young parson
of the Uniyersalist faith many years since,
when the Simon pure Universalism was reach.
ed, started westward to attend a convention of
his .brethren in the faith. Ho took the pre-
caution to take phial of cayenne in his pocket
to sprinkle his food with a preventive of
fever and ague. The conver tion met, and at
dinner tall Hoosier ohserv ed the parson as
he seasoned his meat and az idressed him thus
Stranger, III thank you for leetle Of
that ere red SALT for I m Kind O. curious to try
it." .,-... = & >2s-+l. fJ'>-'
g. Certainly, replied the parson; but you:
will lind it very powert1 IL; be careful how you
y use it." Xxx 9 nc - ~
j The Hoosicr took The proffered pphial, and
1eehng himself proof against any quantity OF
raw ,wh!skey, thought he could stand the 'sred
=, SAT- with lmpuo: lty, accordingly sprlnkled
mouth -, = a9,7.l. o>'1 y -. -
1t soon began to take hold. He shut his
= SyeS' ano Els features be, gan to wrlthe' oenot-
M 1Sg very inharmonious condition physically ~
flnay he could s. and it no longer. He open
ou M MS mouth ar d screamed Fire
Take dri, * of cold water from the jug,
Salu the pars an . @gI .r
.,;,; Mlll Il lat put it out?' asked the martyr,
sul.ies ne action to the word. In snort
.,,,le' .na ne unfortunate man began 20 recover
y WV -, turning to the parson, his eyes YET s"lill-
ling in water, exclaimed - 1r,:..,
stranger, you call yourself ersaliS'' !
bslieve?" &.. a2.s.a @a -aH
II do,'' mildly answered the eparson:
"Wa, I want to know if you think It con, !,
SIS tent with your belief to go about WITH nslt
he in your breeches pockets?'
=. n ., I low TO MAKE SAUERKRAUr. In the first
pae e let your .stand,'" holding from a halt
basn Ell to barrel, be thoroughly scalded out;
the tub and the stamper also we'll scalded-
Take off all the outer leaves Of the cabbage,
.thave them, remove the heart, and proceed
With Ii he cutting. Lay some clean leaves at the
4 bottom of the stand, sprinkle with napdiul OF
salt, FIJI in half a busbe Of the cut cabbage,
stamp 6, entity until the juice just makes ltsap-
pearapee then add another handful Of salt,
and 50 on until the stand is full. Cover over
with eabb. lge leaves, place on top clean board
httiLg the, space pretty well, and on top OF that
a stone W. iiehing twelve or fifteen pounds
Stand ava, y in atcool place, and when hard
lteeziDe con les on, remove to the cellar. 1t
Will be ready tor use in from tour to six weeks.
Ihe cabbage should should be cut tolerably
coarse. The ,aYoy variety makes the best ar
Icle, but Il "a only halt as productive as the
dMrumhead anc fat Dutch Germantown
Telegraph, - u s.t.. I. -. Z =. z = = A
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Our FRIEND, HENRY STRAUSS. who is al
ways ob1iging and accommod ating, begs leave
to inform his friends and the public in general
that he has returned home again, after all ab-
sence of two weeks up North. We can say with
pleasure that after looking through his well Sc
lected stock Of Clothing, Gents. Furnishing
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Trunks, Walls es
Satchels, etc., ono cannot leave his estab-
lishment without purchasing. He has also
made an addition to his store in the way of a
wholesale room, where no would be pleased TO
have his numerous friends and acquaintanccs
call upon him. . ..J HENRY STRAUSS,
14S, King St., opp. w, ,A.&G. r. Depot,
sep 22-tf - Alexandria, Va.
WELCOME HoME.-Our friend Dealham has
returned from New York, where ho has pur,,
chased and had made to order the largest and
finest stock Of Clothing and Gents Furnishing
Goods ever before brought TO this city. We do
not hesitate to recommend him even to those OF
our friends who, so far, have had oil their gar
ments made by merchant tailors. He has them
equally as fine and rs well made. His stock OF
Furnishing Goods comprises Undershirts and
Drawers of Silk, Cashmere, Lambs Wool, NC,
&C., from SIS to Soc the best of British and Me-
rino Socks, &C., &C. His stock of Travelling
Equipage cannot be surpassed, and his variety
is too numerous to mention, from the best of
Sole Leather Trunks and Valises and Leather
Bags to the cheapest article. Remember tho
number of Dealham's store, l08, King street
sep 19-2aWtf l.,Tc-- ,l --a-.E @.5
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GROCERIES,
z. L A 4 < I N,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,

n
Has received q lot of Old Cabinet, Monong@-
hea Old Ryo and other WHISTLES, which
he will sell at the lowest market price, in lots
to suit purchasers, from one pint 10 ten barrels.
" Also, M RUM, Gin and IMPORTED PORT
WINE, Chocolate, Cocoa, Raisins and Figs,
Soaps Of various kinds, genuine CASTLE inGu-
dGd, aug -
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L I NJ E]

IMEl LIN El
L. LIMEl r
The subscriber having established at the Ca
nal Basin extensive Kilns for tho production OF
farmers, citizens and the public generally, in
quantities to suit, and at low rates.
Persons in want of any description Of Limo,
whether for agricultural or building purposes,
will find it to their interest to encourage homo
manufacture. They will find my Lime cheap
burned in the latest improved kilns. -
I also offer for sale, at like reasonable rates,
all kinds of BUILDING BRICK, to be had at
GERMAN s. CIS' BRICK-YARD.
Orders may be left at the stores OF }. Broders
and Washington streets; at the Kiln, or my
house, No. IS, south St. Asaph st. o- 81.
2l-6m EMAN UEL FRANCIS.
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WIO THE PUBLIC.

l. -
Having bought the stock Of Messrs Acomls
s. Facer, No. 179 King Street, ! eu4 nov, pre-
pared to furnish to my friends &na the public IN
general, as fine selection Of GROCiIi. | rs as
can be found in any house in tie city.
Among our stock may be found the totioWlng
articles which have been selected with tho great
est care.
In Sugars, We have Crushed, Granul@ted,
Pulverized, A. B., and Extra O., and 81 me lot
of Cuba and Porto Rico Sugars.
T S.
A very Superior Article of GunpoWde2, JA-
pan, Imperial and Oolong Teas.
LO i r.
A choice article of Family and Extra Flour.
MOLASSES.
New Orleans Molasses and Golden and Hon
eg Syrups;
Prime Factory Cheese,
25 Boxes Stearine, Babbitts Electric and
Dobbin's Soap.
Sugar Cured Hams, Breast Pieces, Sho4!1or3
and Middlings, also fine lot Of Country cured
Hams and Middlings.
a choice article Of Lard.
COFFEE.
4 fne assortment Of Old Government, java
Laguyara and Rio Coffee.
Pure Ground and Whole Spice.
Italian Maccaroni, Bakers Chocolate, Cocoa
and Broma
SOILS.
Marselles and Bordeaux Oils; also large e.
sortment of Wooden and Willow Ware, Crock
cry and Glass Ware:
nav 16-tf GEORGE SEATON.
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MILLINERY tg, FANCY GOODS.

HATS, GAPS, FURS, AND MILLINERY
Il ..r. 10 0 d S.
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A LEXANDRIA STEAM DYEING AND
II CLOTH DRES N G ESTABLISH
MENT, Established in l843. .... .
&. D. WAKEFIELD, Proprietor,
Grape Shawls Silk Dresses, Merinoes, Mouse,
LANES, Kid Gloves, and all kinds &C Ladies,
Dress Goods Cleaned and Dyed in the very best
manner,
Gentlemen's Garments of every description
Cleaned and Re-dyed, if necessary, in . Style
not to be surpassed by any estsblshme3h' III 'ne
country. In word, all ask is d trial
Goods packed and forwarded with Dispatch
sep 1--2m .......
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DIR. JOHNSON,

OFF1cE, No. 7, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET,
BALTIMORE, ND,
Left hand side going from Baltimore stree
few doors from the corner. Fail not 10 observe
name and number.
ag-No letters received unless post paid, 3"
containing stamp 20 be used on the rep TeR'J. J.,
Persons writing should state agc' ana S ScLu i'o'.
ton of advertisement describing symptoms,
The Doctors DIPLOMA hangs IN MS o-icc.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
rho r,onv thousands cured at this establish
., OF 1tG ylith9 the last twenty years and the m
o-.C Innortant Surgical Operations perform
ei n'fTi by Dr. Johnson Witnessed by the reporter
Of and many oth2T 5 paRSsFs ps5RS svI0 90iGGs % o.
10 nnblic besides his standing as 3 gentlcmA
~ 81 character and respectabilty, iss 3 suticjGn
guarantee to the afflicted
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED
Baltimore, jan 7-ly
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wood AND COAL.
FOR SALE ..

Now landing st Smoot's Wharf ~.
One cargo OF Baltimore Companys Coal, egg
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reflect that q sound mind and body arc Tho Ie".t
necessary requisites to promote connUbj@l h%u
illness. Indeed, without these the Journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage; th',
pr0sD. ct hourly darkcns to tho Wow, the lnln'
becomes shadoWed with despair and l.Icd W.T..
the melancholy reflection that the hHppne' O
anolhcr becomes blighted with YOur oME.
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CUMBERLAND COAL-George's Creek
X Coal Persons in want Of FREQ burning
coal, will leave their orders with ...
ga11' gG A. IT, SKINNER & CO.,
aug 2S Nos 10 s. II, south Union street
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13

The Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends
| (Hicksites) assembled in Philadelphia on Sun
day, though the regular meetings for business
did not commence until Secondary. These
latter are held in the large meeting house on
Race streec, the men s and women's meetings
convening, considering business and proceed
ing entirely separately, though on all subjects
of importance the concurrence of both is neces-
sary. This gathering is composed Of meetings
in Eastern Pennsylvania, West New jersey
Delaware, and protions of Maryland.
The South Carolina Democratic Committee
having been received by the House Committee
on Reconstruction in Washington on Friday
made known their objections to the new Con
stitution. They hold that the school-tax is un
just in requiring both whites and blacks to pay
for schools which the children of the white
nobility will not attend. They don't like
schools in South Carolina.
LENDING MoNEY.-In order to make ar
enemy, lend man small sum of money fol
a day. Call upon him in a week for it. Wait
two months. In three months insist upon his
payingyOu. He will get angry, dcnOunce you,
and ever after speak of you i'll abusive terms.
We have seen this experiment tried repeat
edly, and never knew it to fail.
The Legislature of Connecticut will this week
elect U. S. Senator for six years from the
4th of March next. The Republican candi-
dates are ex-Gov William A. Buckingham of
Norwich, ex-Gov. Joseph R. Hawley of Hart
ford, and o. III. Platt, Esq, Meriden, Chair
man of the present State Committee
The Virginia Conservative Convention has
nominated Robert +. Withers, of Lynchburg,
for Governor Gen James Walker, of Pulaski,
for Lieutenant Governor; and j. j. Marye
Jr., of Spottsylvania, for Attorney General
No platform was adopted.
The ~ Y Times, alluding to the statement
that this is the year for the return of the seven
teen-year, locust, says: 80 is every year, as
for that matter. The fact seems to be that
there are seventeen kinds of locusts, and they
come round in turns"
Official returns from all but one county in
Georgia shown majority of | I, ,923 for the Con-
stitution. The State Senate, so far as known,
stands % Republicans to lG Democrats and the
House % Republicans to 24 Democrats Bull
lock- S majority for Governor is 1923.
A circus tent filled with people, in Salem,
Montgomery County. Ohio, was blown down
during storm on Friday night last, much to
the terror and discomfort Of the audience.
The majority for the Constitution in Florida
is about 1000.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13
THE MARYLAND REprR11cANs-Tbo Ro

The MARYLAND REPUBMCANs.-Th Re
publlcans Of Maryland are not working as har-
inonlouSly as might De desired. On March
9th the regular State Convention to choose
delegates to the National Presidential Conyen-
tion was hold in Baltimore. When the reso-
lutions were read they were all adopted but
one, which was not sufficiently strong on the
negro suffrage question for few of the mcm-
bers, and six OF them, headed by Judge Bond.
voted against it and offered substitute. that
universal suffrage be advocated in theory and
principle as a fundamental principle by the
Republican party. Out of one hundred and
eleven members only seven voted for the sub
stltute, who withdrew from the convention
and issued call for another convention, which
assembled on Wednesday last in Baltimore.
Most of the counties were partially represented
by both white and coIored delegates. An en-
tire new set of delegates were elected to tho
National Convention, including four negroes.
Thus there will be two sets of delegates from
Maryland at Chicago.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13

dict for conviction may be given on Saturday.
The chances for conviction and acquittal are
about equal, so far as we can see. Thirty-six
or thirty-seven members are still counted for
conviction by the Republicans, and it is claim.
ed that Henderson may vote for the eleventh
rule. Wade's vote will be required to decide
the verdict
The latest intelligence receivedb by this morn
ing's papers is to the effect that the Impeach-
ment Managers fully anticipate conviction on
Saturday. Trumbull and Grimes are denoun-
ced for their treachery and duplicity. A eau
Gus of the Illinois members was held last night
and it determined to request Trumbul to re-
sign The Iowa members resolved to leave
Grimes to his constituents. Committees have
visited Senators Anthony, Ross, Wiley, Ere.
hnghuySen, Fowler, Henderson, and others,
and the strongest pressure brought against
them to vote for conviction.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13

The New PHOTOGRAPH ROoM.-Messrs
Edwards u Hines our new photographers
have got their room fitted up and are ready for
business We have seen number of speci,
mems OF their art and are convinced that they
versal satisfaction. Smyrna now has@tbanks
to the enterprise of Mr. j. S. Huffington-one
OF the finest photograph galleries on this Pc
nnsula. The operating room, constructed ex-
preSsly for the purpose, under Mr. Edwards
supervision, is equal to any in Philadelphia,
being arranged after the most approved plan
known to the art. 1t has nearly one hundred
panes Of g Ass in the sky and side lights, thus
enabling the operator to ''take negative in
any weather and almost instantaneously if de-
sired; the latter being peculiar advantage for
small children. The artists are also prepared
70 Q MAKE max photographs and sterreoscopic views
or buildings, scenery, &c. We hope and be-.
lIeve they will meet with the success they de-
serve.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Challenge.-Mr. Haines, of the Millington
Hotel, has horse which he will back for SlO0
or 5000 against any other horse in Kent co.
Sa!es of PopertH-Mr. Enoch Harrison. of
Newark, N. j., has purchased the mill pro-
perty formerly owned by Fennimore & Miller,
in Kent co.
The farm of G. Y. Comegys near Centre
vile, containing 3633 acres, was sold at private
sale Tuesday week, to S. f. Dyott, for $1,000
Business Changes. s.-The firm of Halle &
HardcaStl merchants at Crumpton has been
desolved. Mr.. Hardcastle rtiring.
Preachers Association.-T Snow Hill Dis
trlct Preachers Association will meet at Wen
4a' Md.,a ten o'clock, A. NJ, on Tuesday,
Hon. John W. Chrisfeld while walking along
the war, at Chrisfeld, rectntly slipped and
tell overheard into the Annamessex river.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13

=, The National Convention of the German
Turner's, held at Boston have adopted resolu-
tlons recommending greconstruction on the basis
of equal rights, the passage of Constitutional
amendment providing uniform Qualification for
Representatives in Congress, .he consolidat;on
of the public debt and its payment according
to the promises given Oy the Government
the equalization of the tariff the formation Of
national military force, the encouragement
OF OF Immigration, and the maintenance of the
Monroe doctrine. '1'
Hon; John A. Logan, Commander-in-chief
OF the Grand Army of the Republic, has issued
general order announcing that the both of
May IS designated for the purpose of strewing
with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves
Of their comrades who fell during the war
lie says that it is his wish to inaugurate this
observance with the hope that it will be kent
up from year to year, while survivor of the
war remains to honor the memory of his de-.
parted comrades. ''
The Republican State Committee of Mary
land organized on Friday, and adopted resolI.
tons conngratulating the country upon the sneedv
Senator Wade. N "''''''O" u
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13

NATIONAL CAMP MEETING. NG.-Proyidence
permitting, camp-meeting will be held at
Mannheim, Lancaster county, Pa, to commence
on on tuesday, July l4th, and close on Friday
the 24th, the special object Of which will be
the promotion. of Christian holiness. A sinli-
lar camp meeting was held at Vineland, n. ],
last year 1 An effort was made to secure the
Ga S4a. hgd Lon camp meeting ground, in this
rent it. Rev. Mr.. Inskip, of New York. is
the prime mover in this meeting, and is assist. f.
ed ed by Rev. A. Goodman, of Grace Church.
Wilmington, who is prominent advocate Of
Sanctlticatlon" or Christian holiness
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13
STATE AND LOCALS.

RAILROAD MEETING The american Re.
publican of West Chester, Pa, saws: ''Our
readers will recollect that charter was secur-
cd from the late Legislature of this State for a
railroad from Parkesburg, this county, to a
point on the line between Pennsylvania and
Delaware, in the direction of Delaware Citv
Parties in Delaware also secured charter from
the Legislature of that State to construct a
road from Del. City to connect with the par
ties in Penna Committees representing both
Companies met at Avondale, this county, on
Thursday last, to consider the propriety of con-
structlng the road. The parties concluded to
join their interests and build the road y
This is a continuation of the scheme talked
OF for building a roaG from Delaware citv to
Newark, and thence up the valley of the White
Clay Greek to Avondale, to be known as the
Avo2ndale, Newark and Delaware CITY Rail.
road ''"4i
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13
DOVER I1EMs.-The Dela,carean has the
following items:

DOVER IIEMs.-The Dela,Odrean has the
following items:
| Concert and FestiUGL-The members OF the
ongregatiOn-under the direction of the Man
ayers of the Ladies' Mite Society connected
with the NJ. E. Church in this town-are max
| ing arrangements for Concert and Strawber-
ry Festival, to take place about the first of next
month. The musical entertainment will be
under the direction of Prof John r. Sweeney,
formerly of this place, and will be assisted by
others who have kindly rendered their services.
Both concert and festival will be on a grand
scale.
| DOcer and Its Improvements spirit of
improvement is decidedly in the ascendent in
Dover this Spring. Mr.. Mag has bought the
property on LOOckerman street, formerly own
ed by Charles Shoemaker, and is putting up
fine three-stOry building, for bakery and ice
cream saloon; W. +. Smith, dwelling on Co.
vernor's avenue E. NJ. Stevenson, a brick
building adjoining his residence on Main ST., to
be occupied by the Dover Circulating Library.
VIM. G. Fountain is altering. the old building
on Dover Green, formerly in the occupancy
of ConweIl & Taylor, conveyancers. to be de-
voted to law offices. Thomas Slaughter has
purchased of Richard NJ. Jones his handsome
residence on Main street, for $4,000. DIR. H.
Ridgely purchased last week, of M. G. Con-
well two lots on Main street, 5Oxl50 feet for
$llOO, upon which the Dr., we are informed,
intends erecting handsome brick dwelling
G. S. Pennewill has purchased lot of G. H.
B. Day, opposite the above for $1,000, and
VIM. Mcdaniel one in the same locality for
81 600 Mr.. Pennewill, we learn, contemplates
erecting handsome residence on his lot some
time this year. Mr. NJ. B. Hillyard has pur-
chased Of Eli Salisbury, ESQ.,, a lot on Main
street above Division for & I0OO The LOT ut |
the corner of Main and Ioockerman streets
has been cleared of the old tenement. prepara-
tory to the erection of two fine brick houses
for Jas. l.. Smith, ESD Messrs. Richardson
< Robbins propose building a new fruit can
ming establishment near the depot and con-
7erting the present building into boarding
mousse or hotel
Smyrna times., 1868-05-13

A NEW REMEDY IN UNCONSTITUTIONAL Phv.
sIcian wins had Consumption for several years, with
frequent bIeedIngs of the lungs, cured himself with
a medicine unknown TO the profession, when his
case appeared hopeless. He is the only physician
who has used ii in his own person, who has any
knowledge of Its virtues and he ascrbe the de.
gree of health he enjoys TO pothing but the
OF his medicine; and nothing but utter despair and
entire extinction of all hope of recovery together
with want OF confidence in all others induced him
to hazard the experiment 70 those suffering with
any disease of the Lungs he profers a treatment he
confidently believes will eradicate the disease
Medicine sent by express. Send for acircuIar or call
on DR.. f. BOYIsToN JACKSON,
may6-6S-ly No $50 North 10th ST. Phiad'a