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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10

NEGLECT OF WoRsHIP.--The great mass
OF the people attend no church. There
are $1,000 places Of worship in this
country, but not one hundred persons on
an average are found in each on the
Sabbath. Of our population of forty
millions, not more than FIVE millions at,
tend any place of worship. Thirty five
millions of our people have no church
accommodations, or do not improve
them. These are startling facts. But
how many are 6abteS!--Ed. Episcopal
Methodist,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10

OyE TuING AT TIME Y on may be
as attectionate as you please, dear" said
q wife to her husband, who was fond Of
wine and her too, land you may smell Of
wine if youNill; but please not smell of
wine and be atlectionate at the same mo.
ment l value your affection too highly
to allow you to disgust me with it."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10

E%A gentleman riding came to the
edge of morass which he considered
not safe Seeing peasant lad, he in
quired whether the bog was hard at the
bottom. "Oh, yes, quite hard" replied
the youth. The gentleman rode on,
but his horse began to sink. you ras-
cal" shouted he, "did you not say it
was hard at the bottom? ~ $50 it is
replied the rogue, "but you're not half
way to it vet
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10
& Beautiful Picture,

The man who stands upon his own
soil, who feels that by the law Of the
land in which he lives-he is the right
ful and exclusive owner of the land he
tills, is by the constitution of our ma
ture, under wholesome influence not
easily imbibed from any other source
He feels other things being equal, more
strongly than any other the character of
a man as the lord of an inanimate world.
Or this great and wonderful sphere
which, fashioned by the hand of God and
upheld by his power, is rolling through
the Heavens, part is his, his from the
centre Of the sky. 1t is the space on
which the generation moved its round
Of duties, and he feels himself connect
Fed by q link with those who follow, and
to whom he is to transmit q home.
Perhaps his farm has come down to
him from his fathers. They have gone
to their last home; but he can trace their
last footstep over the scenes of his dai-
~ labors. The roof which shelters him
was reared by those to whom he owes
his being Some interesting domestic
tradition is connected with every inclo-
sure. The favorite fruit was planted
by his fathers hand. He sported in
boyhood teside the brook which still
winds through the meadow. There lies
the path to the village of earlier days
He still hears from the window the
voice Of the Sabbath bell which called
his father to the house of God; and
near at hand is the spot where tt.iis par-
ents laid down to rest, and Were, when
his time come, he shS:,.l be laid by his
children: These SIC the feelings Of the
sou. no"Ls Cannot paint them; they
now Cut Of the deepest fountains of the
aesrt; they are the life-spring of fresh,
healthy and generous national character.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10
A Man Frightened to Death 10y Il
Vision.

A strange and surprising incident oc-
Cured last week i'll the country some
miles north OF Corinth. A Mr.. Man
grum killed young man during the war,
and few days since Mr. Mangrum was
on deer drive, and while at one Of the
stands he saw an object approaching
him which so alarmed him that he rails
ed his gun and fired at it. The object
which resembled a man covered with a
sheet, continued to advance upon Mr..
Mangru-u, when he drew his pistols and
emptied all the barrels at the ghost.
None Of the shots seeming to take
effect, he climbed a tree to make his es-
cape. BY the time he was q short dis
tance up the tree the white object was
standing under him, and he declared
that it was the spirit Of the young man
whom he had killed. Mangrum was so
startled at the steady gaze of the eye he
had been the cause Of laying cold in
death, that he tainted and fell from the
tree. His friends carried him home,
the ghost following and standing before
him constantly, the sight Of which
brought up the recollection of his guilt
with such. force to his mind, that he
died in great agony, after two or three
days sufering.-Corinh { Mss. Cau-
caSian.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10

Gy"W hat did you come here after -
inquired 4 miss Of a bachelor friend,
who made her a call when the rest OF the
folks were going out during the holidays.
II came to borrow some matches" Inc
meekly replied.
Matches: !: that's a likely story. Why
don't you make match F? know what
yoUcame for exclaimed the delighted
miss as she crowded the old bachelor
into corner, you came to hug and
k SIS me almost TO death, but you shan't
unless You are strongest, and | know
You are.
The big diamond in the end of Ole
Bulls violi.. bow was present from the
Duke of Devonshire, deaf old gentle
man, for whose pleasure tae violinist
played half an hour With 2 string coa-
meeting the Instrument and tbc hearers
teeth, whereby the latter heard tue music.
Forney speaks Of Irish Casholic rs
poor, ignorant, deluded slaves, who do
the dirty and criminal work of the Dem.
ocratic party" .nIssod so
From the lst of January'to TIE !st 'o'
October, 1868, the revenue Of the Do
minion of Canada, amounted to Sll,
Il37,o6S; expenditures, s4l.o55,ll4.
The Oregon crops are very large
Wheat is selling in Portland st from g.
to 20 cents per bushel, AMI oats al from
Is to so cents.
The new dental college in Boston i
to be orenc1 t? fem7loa 9s well 8 la1'sa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10
u MO N HO q S E
(Southeast OF Public square,)
SIMON DORR, SO; Proprietor

TIAEIHG recently taken charge OF this
LII House, the Proprietor has reftted and
rsfurnishsd itthroughout in a manner calcu.
lated to make il one Of the most desirable
stopping places in this part Of the State.
Guests viii find the best accommodations
at this House, and no pains will be spared TO
make them comfortable.
The Stables are commodious, and the trav-
elers' horses receive the best attention.
seplY. e-i.jT s:4k ~ 5asF 'ssf,el
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10

yT,HIS House has been thoroughly renovated
i and repaired. Having superior facilities,ev-
erything will be done to make the guests
comfortable. s3s
the market, affords. = Goad rooms and clean
beds for travellers and regular guests. e
Good stables are attached to the House. Ev-
cry effort will be made for the comfort of the
patrons. @Boarders taken by the day, wesk,
month or year. = sep1y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-10

THE ST "A r. FL Q Z Ell,
Henry MinsterEan, Proprietor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
AUgTION SALES.

Z OUDOUN LAND AND VALUABLE
g MILL SEAT FOR SALE.
j, Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Loudoun county, rendered on the 22d day of
October, 1860, in the case Of Israel Warner and
others, plaintiffs, against George Kephart and
others, defendants, and by consent Of the said
George Kephart, given in writing, the under
signed, Commissioners, named in said decree,
will proceed, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of
April, 1868, being the first day Of the County
in Leosburg, at II o'clock M, to SELL at public
auction, to the highest bidder, the following
described Real Estate, situated in said county
of I4oudoun, in the State of Virginia, to wit
THE TRACT OF LAND AND MILL SEAT,
containing 81 ACRES This is the tract on
which the Elizabeth Mills, now burned down,
formerly stood, and is exceedingly valuable
1t lies on Goose Creek, near its mouth, within
/! miles Of q lift lock on tho Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal. The water power is amply sllli-
cient to drive four pair Of five feet burs it has
q right of way to the river, and -four can be
taken from the mill door TO Georgetown and
Alexandria for tic per barrel. There is good
brick Millers House and other out-buildings,
and it is well adapted for all manufacturing
THE COTTON FARM. "
containing about SAB acres Of land, bounded for
about mile by the Potomac river, opposite to
the G. & -. Canal, within one mile of the above
named Mill Seat; and within y miles OF the
Farmwell Depot, on the A., J.. & II. II, r.
bottom. with about 400 acres Of good timber in
one body. The improvements ares
COMFORTABLE DWELLING.
a new Switzer Barn, Corn House, Dairy, Smoke
House and Carriage House, and p Spring of
neyer-failing water near tho house. .
..,. ALSO, A TRACT OF LAND,
on the west side of Goose Creek, containing 12
acres, roods and 20 porches, bounded on the
south side by the Leesburg Turnpike road, and
adjoining the burnt bridge.
TERMS-Ten per cent Of the purchase-mon-
ey to be paid in cash on the day of sale, as de-
post, to be forfeited if the purchaser tails TO
complete his purchase; the residue Of the pur-
chase money to be paid as follows One-third
on the confirmation of tho sale by the Court;
ono-third in one year from the day of sale and
the remaining third in two years from the day
of SALE the purchasers to give their bonds for
the deferred insta!ments, bearing interest from
the day Of sale, and the title to be retained rs
security for their payment.
Persons desirous of examining the land will
please call on Mr. George Kephart,at Belmont,
adjoining the land offered for salo .. -
JOHN JANNEY. ....
J. L, Rinker, Auc,C. Commissoners.
POSTPONEMENT.-Th sale Of the above
property has been postponed until MONDAY,
the 9Th Of juno, 1868, Court day. The tract Of
843 acres will be divided into THREE LOTS,
which will be sold separately. --..--.-.
MATTHEW HARRISON.
JOHN JANNEY, Comm'rs.
Leesburg, ap 27-eots .... .....
TPONEAENT.-Thc above sale is post
poned until SATURDAY, August 9Th, 1868,
at which timo it will be sold at the hour and
place above named, Oh ..-.-
:, MATTHEW HARRISON,
..- JOHN JANNEY,
ie 1G-cOts COmmrS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

REMARKs.-The market opens quiet with
light receipts Flour is nominally unchanged :;
choice brands firm low grades duh. Offer
ings of Wheat very light, with small sales at
25Oa255 for good red. Only about 1000 bushels
of Corn offered; prices frmer, and sales Of
white and mixed at l03al10; small lots yellow
offered, but no sales reported, holders demand
ing an advance rs bushels Corn Meal, coun-
try-ground, sold ct, 1903. Rye in fair supply,
with sales at l6Os165-a decline. Oats very
dull, with small offerings and sales at 81. Pro-
visions quiet and unchanged. Butter is quiet,
with fair receipts. ''' '1@-.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
OFFICE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
Nv Az ryI NnprA Va. lima O 1863

. This Company is, now prepared to offer facil-
tiles unsurpassed by any other Company, for
the quick and safe transit of money. valuable
packages and heavy freight to and from u. all
Meeting at New York with the European Ex-
pressACompany. +, l.lfa, a..5 III aHa1 Ee,..-.i
= Ali our Expresses are forwarded by mail
trains exclusively, thus giving US better fncili-
tics than any other Company in regard TO time
and prompt delivery of freight, at as low rates
as any other Company. = "sa- = :... 80.
BY an arrangement just effected, merchants
purchasing goods in Baltimore and leaving the
order for our wagons to call for same before |
D. M, will have their goods delivered here the
same evening. =. .,
Our wagons call for and deliver freight with
out extra charge. ~ .'.'.5.> ~.
The different Expresses close ut the following
hours:
For Washington, Baltimore, New York, Phila-
delphia and all points North and West, at $3.50 a:
M, and and 5 pm: Manassas Gap Railroad at
8 D. m. Orange and Alexandria, and all points
South and Southwest, at 6 am. d..
For further information call at our office, No.
H. North Fairfax street.
10 Gin .!,a4'" K. W. FALLS, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFIcE.--SiasS
Beach, for disordery conduct, was lined and
discharged. ..# @2 ,
George Peyton, for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged.
George Webster, for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged
John O'Donnell, for dsorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged. #H~
VIM. Chichester, for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged. ...1. ~ 2
Thomas johnson, colored, for disorderly
conduct, was fined and discharged. -
Two men, for fighting at the upper end OF
King street, last week, were fined and dis
A man, for selling liquor without license,
was fined and discharged.
Mollie johnson, for cutting John Allisons
was committed to Jail further for examination.
{ MAGISTRATES OFFICE j. Nj. Higgins, for
obtaining board at the Mansion House, by
means Of false Representations, was committed
to jail for further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The RICHMOND JURY.-The twenty five
free holders from this city, who, together with
the twenty-five summoned from Albemarle,. to
appear in Richmond, and from whom q jury OF
twelve is to be selected to try Philips for the
murder of his wife, left here on Saturday even
ing last, in the Aqua Creek steamer. The
last trial of this case occupied seven weeks, and
it is thought that the stay of the jury, now to
be selected, in the capital Of the State, will be
by no means limited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

SUMNER SoLsrIcE. -Y yesterday was the be-
ginning of the summer solstice, the period when
the days attain to their greatest length. AS
there will be no declination Of the sun for sew
eral days, there will be no perceptible dif fer
ence in their length from sunrise until sunset.
After that time as the sun again approaches
the equator the days will continue TO grow less,
until twenty first day of December. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

DIsTURBANCE.-A disturbance in which four
meu-Kelley, Wilkerson, and two brothers,
McSherry-were concerned, occurred on the
north side Of the canal basin, yesterday even
ing, just previous to the rain, which attracted
a considerable crowd, and for a time threatened
to result seriously. A few Commissions, hoWev-
er, were tho only injuries inflicted, and before
the arrival of the police, the affair had been
0uieted .'" 81. IT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
Music by the Blues Band of Baltimore.

( The RIVER. The two Baltimore boats, the
Columbia and Hi Livingston, arrived up yes
terlay on time, as did also the Wawaset from
Conc river. cr.s
The schooner Grace Girdle, bound to Wash.
ington, is aground off Boyds Hole a
The steamer Wawasct is on the Washington
ferry line to-day in place of the City of Alex
andria, which is employed by the Brotherhood
of the Union to run to Glymont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
GALE OF FAIRFAX LAND.
~

Bv virtue Of q decree Of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, Va, rendered ut It's Juno term
1868, in the case Of Remington VS.. RiIler, ct a..
the Subscribers, rs Commissioners Of the Court
will offer, by public auction, on MONDAY, the
Goth day CfJuly next, at Il o'clock M, July
Court, at the front door Of the Court House OF
said county, the following: H.. .....
|. TRACT OF LAND containing 1861 acres,
more or less, in said county, in the neigh
hood of the WoodAWn estate, being that part
of the real estate Of the late james Potter scIz-
ed, which was assigned, in the DIVISION, TO his
daughter, Catharine Riker. 1t Is bounded by
Pettitt, 1riplett and others and is we'll supplied
with wood and water.
2. a TRACT OF LAND, in said county,
containing so acres, 3 roods and IL poles, part
Of another tract of land, owned by the said JAS,
Potter, near Hayfcld conveyed to him by An
IA Ward-the part to be offered boing lot de-
signated rs NO. s. in the division among his
heirs, and being the lot which WAS assigned TO
the heirs of his daughter Batharine Riker.
TERMa-Gne tenth Of tho purchase money
to be paid in cash as deposit liable to forfeit
Ure upon the non compliance of the purchaser
with the terms of sale on confirmation Of sale by
the Court, and the residue in two equal install
rnents, at six and twelve months from the con-
frmston of the sale, with interest !; the pur-
chaser to give his bonds for the deferred install
ments with coed personal security, and the
title to be retained until thu purthase.moncy Is
fully paid. GlLbE 81, =, ;; M l. :, EG IS,
;o10-cnts Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

PUBLIC BATHTNG.-The attention of the
police has been directed to the abatement OF
the nuisance occasioned by the bathing of men
and boys off the wharves Of the city, Persons
on the vessels and steamboats, continually pass
ing, as we'll as the residents of the lower part
of the city, justly complain of such behavior
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

PLEASURE ExcURs1oN-The excursion of
Mount Vernon circle of the Brotherhood OF
the Union, to Glymont, in the steamer city or
Alexandria, to-day, was we'll attended. The
boat left here at s o'clock a. m. and II p. m,
for the scene of the festivities. and will leave
again at p. m. ."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

= The FLOWER QUEEN The Flower Queen
will be reproduced at the Assembly Rooms to-
night, for the benefit ofthe Alexandria Orphan
Asylum. The representation Of this piece by
Miss Woodbury. and her beautiful and accom-
plished assistants, last week was great success,
and large audience, it is expected, will greet
its representation tonight. -in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
10 l9-cOtS
NUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

Under q decree OF the Loudour Circuit Court,
the undersigned, appointed Special Commits
soner, will offer, at public sale, on the 50Tu OF
july, 1868, on the premises, ali that PARCEL
OF LAND, with its improvements called
COAX FIELD" situated between Wheat!&nd
and Hillsboro, containing about - I'VE ~ l
TWO ACRES OF LAND wit i1Ou USE, IN
containing six rooms with good kitchen, LII :::ai
and necessary out buildings and an excellent
garden and fruit trees. This property is now %
occupied by Mr.. John ?. DeButts, who Will
show it to any one wishing to purchase.
. TERMS OF SALE, under decree Of Court
One-nint in cash, and two ninthss on. the CON
frmation of the sale and the residue in one or
two years, in equal instalments, with interest
on Ill deferred payments from day Of sale
49, Z, Il. DULANY.
ToudOrn 90 ia 1Q-eOts "-.. ... .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
TELEGR A PH N EW S.
SPECIAL DIsPAToHEsTo THRGAzETTE.
From New York.

NEW York, June 22.-The building erect
ed at Jones Wood will cost $4,000, 1t is
for the Schutzeniest Club. ..
George W. Bedding, of the firm Of Beldlng
Kcith & Co., No 80, Lombard street, commits
ted suicide yesterday. s no. ~ ...rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

CoNvIcrs. Samuel Mathews, sentenced for
eighteen years. by the Circuit Court of Fair
fax, tor murder in the second degree, was
placed in the penitentiary in Richmond, last
Saturday. is.
Cordelia Gaines, colored, who was brought,
on Saturday, from Fairfax county, under two
years sentence to the Psnitentiary for vo|unta-
ry manslaughter, is under twenty years of age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
srABnEp-A Young Il man named John Allison

srABBED-A young man named John Allison
was stabbed last hight between ten and eleven
o'clock, near the corner of King and Patrick
Streets by young woman, named q Mollle
Johnson, with whom he was walking at the
time Il The wound, which was in the thigh,
was deep and bleed freely, and before the
wounded man reached Dr.. Lewis Office, to
which he had been taken, he tainted, land was
thought, for a time, to have. died. Restora
tves, however, soon produced their proper effect,
and to day it's thought he will speedily recov-
er. The woman has been committed to Jail to
await the result Of the wound she inflicted.
When informed at the watch house last night
that it was, supposed the2 man she had
stabbed would die, her grief is represented to
have been excessive, and to have been nantes
ted with dramatic effect. 1235a.yi ~. i-sG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

RoBBER1Es. Several gardens 10 the suburbs
of this place were robbed on Saturday night last
of fruits and vegetables. Look out for rogues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
CITY ETE M S T..

i ffflIlti.Is BLoNDHEIM.
q Greatest yet with least pretence,
. Great in cheapness and great IN wear
Foremost Clothier of his time,
Rich in giving bargains rare,
And as the greatest only are,
In his honesty sublimel
This tribute of the poet Longfoll0W to his
friend Blcndheim, will recall to recollection the
fact that the great Ready Made Clothing Mer-
chant has still on hand On unequalled stock OF
his celebrated goods. S. BLoNDHE1M,
ie22 Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

- TRAVELLING TRUNKs.-Fine Sole Leather
Trunks, Ladies' Dress Trunks, Packing trunks,
Vaiiseg, Leather Bags, Satchels &c. In every
variety, ut ~ - s.. DEALHAM E
ie n Z. ..- 1913, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

RAIN.-We have had quite heavy showers,
attended with lightning and thunder, for the
last three or four afternoons III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
Markets by Telegraph.

LONDON, June 22,-Consols for money 94Sa95;
for account 95a955. q. S. 5.2O's 7S9. ...a
LIVERPOOL, June 22-Cotton easier, but the
sales will not exceed 10000 bales. Pork and
Lard dull. 5~e,t 5: sh-. ~. a5gga0
NEW YORK, Juno 22-Cotton quiet at 81 for
middling uplands. Freghts quiet. Flour dull
and declining. Wheat dull and prices in favor
of buyers. Corn without decided change. Pork
dull at $28.3 73. Lard dull at I7al79. Stocks
strong Money and Exchange unchanged
Gold l4Os. Old bonds 49, new Il. Virginia
6's, ex- coupon, SO; new IS. North Cardinals,
ex-coupon, "a; new II. !Eg3t
BALTIMORE. June 22.-Va. 6's, inscribed, 49,
bid 47}.asked; do coupons, new, 50 asked
Cotton quiet and steady, at 81 for middlings:-
Flour dull and prices nominal; the market is
voring buyers, and holders anxious to realize.
Wheat dull at 2sOa275 for Maryland; Pennsyl-
yania 25Oa26O. Corn steady; white ll0all3 !;
iyello i llOall2 Oats dull; Maryland and
Pennsylvania s5a9o; Western. 81. Rye dull
and no sales reported. Pork quiet but prices
firm at S29. 75a$29. Bacon more active and
prices firm; shoulders 14a144; rib sides l64
clear ribs 17al74. Lard dull at l9lsl9.. 1say