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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

~, SaD lBEHAvIoUR.-Sems boys are in1the
NV W. Oh Behaving very badly on Sunday. after
e5ssA, o. p the pavement in front Of the ", 3,
H. n sonth, disturbing the congregation:
sss sssenbles in that edifce It is hoped their
0'' Will be improved In the future. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12
NEWS.
. ruEspAYE VEN4NG, MAY IL

szSifsuE LIE : -
bsan completed and water will be let INTO
a;rt, sB0ut the entire lengsh st the Ca
n.l,apd on Thufsday Or ridsy next boats gre
,..r,t,iply axpectedt arrive. The coal agents
mo have depots here. are preparing TO 20 Eoo con
s menoe operations Is COON az the boats come
Through, e.-.----,--, $500 5a
p,sH Town. fairs fairs at Fish Town bright!
.,ed, 10 somewhat this morning. in consequence
q "a @ increase in the arrival Of fish, and Of q
g. saht that occurred there. For aSshort time
.b;nes we're so lively that almost efaced recol7
Lotions Of the scenes and Incidents of the Fish
TnusnT before the war we're revived, and many
an,ns;ne anecdotes were told, after anietA was
rr..torad. of the member of Congress, who, in
.s.,s zone, By was SO infatuated with the de-
i;abts Of Fish Town that he spent mosttof his
,;mathere during the fishing season. 2,s ..z55
iThae. 6ght was bet8een,J. +. Walsh, exe Cap
tain Of the nigbt.Wateh, and County Constable
lanes T: Burnett. Both parties were to have
beep tried at the Mayors Office this even
ing. for disturbing the peace, Among the ar.
rivals 81 fish, was one: vessel load, from Chap
mans landing, containing one, bundled thou
sand herring. q So q. aia5rsz@.-e
HOUSE CIEANINa.-The first of May, with
its blossoms and birds, brings also, to- house
wives that annually recurring task, and to hus-
bands infiction,s Of house cleaning, On such
OCCASIONS IL is generally understood that no
men are wanted about the house after the labor
is performed OF moving the heavy pieces of
furniture out from the 4walls, until they are to
be moved back again, The carpets come up,
the curtains come down; the walls are denuded
Of ornaments ). tubs of water, buckets Of white
wash, mops, aud brushes, streW the. floor; the
furniture IS in heaps, the stoves stand in the
middle of the room, house keepers lose their
temper, and choas is come again, until order
sprodueed, and the welLshaken carpets are re-
placed, and all things restored to their posi-
tons as before: 9db +: t. si:,Ss,s,S
In some Northern. cities the first of iMay'is
described as one of great hustle and STIR, it be-
Jog general moving day, aud hundreds Of tene-
ments change occupants 3HA 81. 81 4 &1ga
l4-a-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

MTOTICE.-I, James Gafney, will pay ONE
~ HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
REWARD, for the apprehension and conVic-
ton of any of tho three men that murdered
Patrick Gatfney. 1870 my 9-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

4 LOT OF FRESH COUNTRY BUTTER,
n in rolls, received to-day and for sale by
nay9 j. @. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12
OATH ROOMS.
ID i. 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
g Sons old stand. sep II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

TENAKEN UP ESTRAY, March 14th, black
4. and white spotted SOW, weighing about
75lbs, with one white PIG, marked with on
under bit in the right ear and crop and over
bit in the left The owner is requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and take
her away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

ID URE GROUND SPICEs.-Ground Black
Il Pepper, African Ginger, Jamaica Ginger,
African Pepper. Allspice, Cloves, Mace, Nut
megs Carrawsy Seed, &c, for sale By
- COOK 81 KELLEY, ~.
INV ,.Ig l0T, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

RT USTARD. Colman's double superfno
IYI Mustard-tho best English Mustard i'm
ported; also, Coman's superfne and prime
BY Zap 21l K. S. LEADBEATER Sc co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12

The LATEST STYLES of light Pants and Vests
ever brought to this market. Call and seethem
at Riondheim' ,;cor: King and Fairfax streets.
INV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12
Fairfax county, my 2-eots ~ 1I.I

DUBLIO SALE OF VALUABLE WOOD
/ LAND, NEAR OCCOQUAN, VAI~On
SATURDAY, the 18th Of May, 1863, the sub
scriberg will sell, to the highest bidder, in the
town of Occoquan. Va, Tract Of LAND, con
tanning 100 acres, and another tract adjoining
poles This land lies about one and hafm miles
from Occoquan, in Prince William county and
adjoins the farm of Hugh Hammill. H
TERMS made known on the day Of sale
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

An ITEM FOR TREE Growers. Charles
Downing says that he once witnessed re.
markable change produced on the body Of
a pear tree by means of wrapping it in straw. I.
The tree was a Brown Beurre, grated about
seven feet high from the ground, upon q
stock which for years had not grown as ra-
pidy as graft, and presented decided
bulge or swelling AT the junction of the graft.
This smaller portion was incased in straw
about two inches thick, and at the end Of
two seasons it was found on removing tho
straw that the contracted or heretofore
smaller stem had swollen to the full size of
the graft above, presenting bu: slight in
dication o. the point OF union between graft
and stock. ...
This is an item of interest, and many tree
growers who have trees with. contracted
stems, evidence of some natural want Of
affinity with the graft, may fnd in it q hint
for practical use. We have ourselves prac-
tised wrapping the stem of Morello cherries,
when worked at a height Of two or three
feet with the free growing or sweet vsris.
ties, with moss, and thus kept them swell
ling regularly with the growth Of the graft
for years. Exchange.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
COLONaZlNG VOTER 9.
What IIas Been Bone will be At.
tempted Againi

Every reasonable man knows that the last
election in this State was carried by frauds
of the most glaring character. That this will
be repeated, if possible, there can be no
doubt. The following mode was pursued
in Centre county [see Legislative Record
page 141l II:
JANUARY 2s, s,1ses.-Commit.ee met. Mem.
bers all present.
Robert Ltoyd seorn-I am hotel keeper
in Philipsburg a short time before the Oc
tober (ls6s) election, 10 Irishmen came from
Cleartield county to board with me; they
came September 90 have the time in this
book, also the names.
These men all staid until after the election
I saw one or two of these men voting a few
of them left the night of the election; two
stad after the 12th the balance left the
18th; ; Irishmen were stopping at other
places, Keplar's and Grays saw two OF
three of the mems naturalization papers
they purporteG to come from Luzerne coun
ty, dated 1866 the papers were new, bu
looked as if they had been placed in dirty
water to make them look old.
Ellis HUE, sicoyn-I live in Rush town
ship; lived there October, 1867; live one
half mile below Philipsburg about % lrisf
were quartered in the township before th'
election three were at Maynard's or Laird's
12 at Harris, and l2 at Donohue's; they
came September 30, 1867, and three or fou
days after election they were gone Mr.. Led'
brought these men to the polls ; l was there
| challenged some of these men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

ToBAcco-BY SMALL Bbf.-Tobaccc
grows something like cabbages, but neve;
saw none of it boiled, although have eaten
boiled cabbage and vinegar, on it. and :
have heard men say that cigars that wsr
given to them on election day for nothing,
was cabbage Leaves. 7obaccb stores are
mostly kept by wooden 1njuhs, %ho stand
at the doors aid try to fool little Boys by
offering them d bunch of cigars, which is
glued futo tile 1njuns' hands, and Is made Of
wood also, Hogs do not like tobacco,
neithet do 7. tried to smoke cigar once,
and it made mic feel like Epson faits To-
bacco was Invented BY man named Walter
Raleigh. When people first saw him smok ;
ing, they thought he was steamboat, and
as they never seen steamboat, they was
frightened My sister Nancy is girl
don't know whether she likes tobacco or
not. There is a young man named Leroy
who comes to see her. guess she likes
Leroy. He was standing on the steps one
night, and he had cigar 10 his mouth, and
he said he didn't know as she would like it,,
and she said, "Leroy, perfume is agreeable" )"
But the next morning, when my big brother
Tom lighted his pipe, Nancy said, Get out
of the house, you horrid creature, the smell
Cf tobacco makes me sick" Snuffis lnjnD
meal rtiade 6tt Of tobacco. took little
snuff once, and ilcn sneeZed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

IIQuID MANURE.--We believe there is no
system of enriching the land for small gar
dens, with a view to perfection Of crops, sc
truly economical and so easily available as
that of using liquid manure. We occasion.
ally hear of gardener, or an amateur grow
er of some special plant or crop, that has
practiced enriching with liquids, but II ia
only occasionally; yet the result of every
record is in its favor, and searching inquiry
into any extra production of fruit, flower,
or plant almost invariably gives watering
with liquid manure as the cause. There is
il almost every family taste Of liquids,
which usually go into the sewer or drain, or
possibly upon the road, where they are of
no avail, but if saved, by being conducted
TO tank, would enrich the entire garden
spot of vegetables, small fruits. furnish slim
ulus to the rose and other flower borders,
aud keep the grass plat green and fresh
even in the hottest and driest weather of
mid summer. The use of = little plaster
(gypsum) occasionally thrown in and around
the tank, would always keep it sweet and
eyean. BY the use and practice Of liquid
manuring no delay need eVef occur in plant.
ing. time because of the manure not being
on hand, or not being in a sufficiently rot
ted condition but planting could proceed,
and the application Of manure be made at
| leisure.-T The Agriculturist.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

HELP THE DEGRADED.-lfad we not far
better obey the law of our Father in Heaven,
and sacrifice something for comfort, of re-
spectability, of case, of luxury, and go down
to them now and again, into the depths of
the pits where they are laid, and lift them
up, than wait for the time when they will
say in fearful accents, at is too late /" Let
each now in the name of God, obey The call
of duty, enable those. for whose souls no
man has ever cared, to rise up to honesty
and happiness, and the blessing of God will
follow. There are some who will say they
have so many call on their bounty. We pity
the man who has few-thc. man to whom
the needy seldom apply. Let the not live
under that mans roof, or lie Under that
mans tomb. We have many calls, many
obligations, but we are never sU like ouI
divine Master as when we are giving. Gods
existence is one eternity Of giving. He has
given glory, honor, Immortality and life
eternal and last the priceless gift Of his
dear Son. To receive he never stoops, uu
less it be to receive the JOY of bringing
many souls to g5ty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 8, 1868.

MED them with reckless jest. The Tri-
bune folks we're caught in this way by Ste.
vens two or three times. As consequence
all the orthodox newspaper men in Wash
ington disliked him, notwithstanding. his
sociabiity One day Stllson, OF tae Demo.
cratic Press, went to see him, saying 'Mr.
Stevens, | am a democrat, and you may not
like to speak to me-
'"I have no opinions to conceal, sir !
said Stevens. Be seated
but once, at Lancaster, a Herald report
or came to his hohse for conversation,
when one Of Stevens law students (Mr
Dickey, believe,) clipped out and got a
phonographer, who, at table in back
office, concealed, took down the whole OF
the remarks of all the parties"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
AGRICULTURAL, &C.

LEAcHED WooD AsHEs-A plain, sensi
ble farmer of England gave DR.. Cogan his
opinion Of the value Of soap ashes in the
following letter.
MY opinion Of soaper's ashes is confined
to the application of it as top dressing on
pasture land. AbUtt twelve years ago
agreed. with soap boiler for, 1900. tons of
soaPefs ashes; used to apply about TWEEN.
ty wagon loads per acre, and a single bush
ing would let. the whole in. I was laughed
at and sbused for my folly the wise-acsss
alleging that my land would be burned up
for years, and totally ruined all which
disregarded, and applied my soaper's ashes
every day in the year, reeking, from the vat,
without any mixture whatever.
Al tried six acres mixed up with earth !;
but found it was only doing things by
halves. My land never bGrned, but from
the time of the application, became of 9
dark green color bordering upon black, and
has given me more, out never less than two
tons per acre. ever since"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
A Contrast.

Contrast the words of Lees letter with
the words of the Southern orators who
caught at the nomination Of Seymour and
Blair as the beginning Of new hope for
the "lost cause" Lee and his associates
say:
"Whatever opinions may have prevailed
in the past in regard to African slavery, or
the right of State TO secede from the Un-
ion, We believe we express the almost unani-
nous judgement of the Southern people,
when We declare that they consider those
questions ,ccre decided by the aear, and that it
is their intention in good faith to abide by
that decision. At the close of the wst the
Southern people laid down their arms, and
sought to resume sheir former relations with
the United States Government. Through
their State Conventions they abolished slave
ry, and annuled their ordinances of seces-
sion and they returned to their peaceful
pursuits with sincere purpose to fulfil all
their duties under the Constitution of the
United States, which they had sworn to sup
port"
Wise jumps to his feet in Richmond and
says, secession is more alive than ever"
Vance says "the South will gain all 1t fought
for in the rebellion. Semmcs says he fought
the war on the principles of Democracy, and
now the grand old Democratic party has
risen from its long slumber." Albert Pike
says, Swear eternal hate to your oppressors.'
Swear that no Northern man shall cross the
Susquehannn and the Ohio and live. Slay-
bach says. "Dy the election of Seymour aud
Blair the South gains what they fought for y
Judge Jones thinks state Rights will be
re established by the Democratic party. -
Lawton says, "the great principles for which
we fought may be achieved" The Memphis
Appeal says ''The day will come when the
South will be independent" Wade Hamp-
ton says: Never shall admit that the cause
itself failed, and that the principles which
gave it life were wrcng.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

A CHILD KILLED BY AN EAGLE.-A Tip.
pah county Miss. } school teacher writes to
the Winoana Democrat. "a sad casualty
occurred at my school few days ago. The
eagles have been very troublesome in the
neighborhood for some time past, carrying
off pigs, lambs, etc. No one thought that
they would attempt to prey upon children /;
but on Thursday, at recess, the little boys
were out some distance from tie house, play
ing marbles, when their spot was disturbed
by large eagle swooping down and picking
up little Jennie Kenney, = boy Of eight years,
and flying away with him. The children
cried out, and when got out Of the house,
the eagle was so high that | could just hear
the child screaming. The alarm was given,
and from screaming shouting in the air, etc,
the eagle was induced to drop his victim ;
but his talons had been buried in him so
deeply, aud the fall was so great that be
was killed or either would have been fatal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

A NEW FERTILIZER FOR GRAPEs.-The
California Farmer says Some two years
since we spoke of system practiced by
some scientific growers, of enriching their
vineyards, by cutting into fine bits the
spring prunings, and plowing in the same,
thus returning the needed material for ma
nuring the vine. We have seen this expe-
riment carefully and successfully tried and
have seen its good results, which is the
keeping of the soil light and porous, and
giving to the vineyard wholesome look
and heavy crop. We hope those vine grow
ers that have been in the habit of burning
up their grape wood, or csrting it of, will
hereafter chop up the wood finely, and pillow
it in deeply, and they will find their vine.
yards very greatly benefited thereby.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

Hon. John Covode in recent speech
warEed the Democracy that they had better
beware of Frank Blair, as he was very much
such man as Andy johnson, and might
play them the sa,ne trick that Andy played
the Republicans. In the same speech Mr..
Covode narrated the following incident
about Andy johnson. He said
II was summoned to his room immediate.
ly after he came into office. There were a
number of others present, among them old
Ben Wade. Mr. johnson said ire was glad
to see US, and the first question he asked US
was whether it would be best to proceed
with Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet: Mr.. Wade
Immediately said ANDY, wantsto know
what your policy is going to be ," Said he,
in reply Hang them, hang them, hang
them II We asked him how many lie expect
ed to kill. He said at least two hundred
including JEFF Davis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

DR.. A. c. Blakeslee, of Nicholson, Wyoni-
ing county, Pa, recently visited Galena, H.,
formerly the home of Gen. Grant. Convers-
ing with the landlord ofa hotel at that place
the following dialogue ensued:
Bhkcslee you know General Grant
Landlord. d.-Yes; ] have long known him
l used to see him ofteh here in Galena.
Bhke,lee.-Is there aHy truth in these re-
ports about his being drinking manl
landlord They are false. have kept
hotel here seventeen years. have heard
Grant invited to drink perhaps hundred
times, but r!ever knew him to taste 6 drop.
He always refused.
Blakeslee.-Shall you vote for him
Landlord.-No; l belong to the Demo
cratic pa.ty, and shall support its candi'
fTates
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

Some of the smart Democrats are offering
70 bet from one to ten thousand dollars that
Seymour and Blair will carry all the States
but one, and double that amount that they
will carry that one also, they TO name it,
both bets to be taken together. The trick is
to name Kentucky as the one State, so that
if all the rest 60 for Grant and Colfax, they
would still win double the amount they
would lose. This is about the, best thing the
Cops. will do in the way of betting, Unless
the odds are greatly in their favor they In
YafiablY back out
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

The grasshoppers were SO thick on tho
Missouri Valley railroad track, between st.
Joseph and Savannah, Andrew county, a
few weeks ago, as to delay the morning train
two hours. The conductor was compelled
to stop sevetdl tithes aud ltave diff thrown
on the rails, SO greasy were they from the
remains or the crushed insects.
A shark dogfsh was recently caught at
East port, Maine, which measured thirty-tbree
feet in length, and had two powerful legs
about three feet long, with feet like those Of
An elephant
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

IN the Illinois Penitentiary eight hun.
dfed convicts are employed in mechanical
trades. Two hundred and 6fty are in the
shops, ninety make shoes, forty four make
cigars, and there are thirty harness makers.
Lynn has shipped $500 cases of shoes
during the past three months, slightly in
excess of last years shipment. The total
number of pairs in this immense pile would
be aboat 2,l4s,0o0, and tn aggregate valus
u, 2,SV4,ooO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
tiooflan0's German Biitefs

Is entirely vegetable, and contains no
liquor. II Is n compO und OF Fluid Ex-
tracts. The Roots, Herbs, and BRrks
from which these extracts are made
are gathered Tn Germany. All the
Medicinal virtues are extracted from
them by II scientific chemist. These
extracts are then Forwarded to this
country to be used expressly for tho
man u ia c lure OF these Bitters. There
is no alcoholic substance of amy kind
used Ina compromising the Bitters,
hence II Is the only Bitters that can
be used In cases w here alcoholic stiIn-
MI aInf lx Ia lple.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

A REMARKABLE STEAM PLow.-A Call.
fornian claims to have invented q steam
plow with which. he says, be can plough
from thirty to forty acres par day for 81 80
per acre, In soils fres from stones, strong
roots and stumps. If this claim be we'll
founded, the inventor of the plow would
have little difficulty in making fortune on
the prairie lands Of the Western States,
where the farmers would readily pay him
$a.0o per sore fer al the land he sesl&
vlsPsb wsp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
CONSUM PTION.

Thousands OF cases, when the pa
tisnt supposed he xvhs afflicted with
this terrible disease, have been cured
by the use OF these remedies. Extreme
cancellation, debility, and cough are
the usual attendants upon severe
cases or dyspepsia or disease Of the
digestive organs. Even tn eases Of
genuine Consumption, these rem edies
Will he found OF the greatest benefit, +,
strengthening and invig0rating:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
4inofldu0's German Gouir

/, combination Of all the ingredients Of tie Bittrs,
,pih SJntd titt, Rum, Orange, etc is used for
The same diseases as The Biters in easeI ,phsrt some
pure alcoholic stimulus is required lon Uiii bear i,
mind thSt Hes, remedies entirely different from
aamed, these be,s scientific preparations Of medicinal
extrdcts ,chiie The others dScoctions o rum
in son. form. The TONIC is decidedly cf the most
fledsdnt and agreeable remedies ersr .6ersd 10 nc
public. Ms taste is erquisie. Is pleasure 70 take
H. rhiie its Hf-yirn9, srhiaratinS and niedistnal
qualities hare caused 10 be korn as Ne grsatess Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

John Jennsss, of Craftsbufy, VT, owns a
pair of cart. W heels that were made during
the revolutionary war, all oak and quite
sound yet.
The Roman Catholics are preparing to
erect in Mankat, Q church which will cost
800 900. The main building will be GO
feet front by loo feet deep.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03

We find in the Milwaukee papers long ac-
counts of q new and handsome hotel' the
"Plankinton House," just finished In that
ci,y. IL is two hundred by one hundred
and Sfsssn feet, and IL hundred feet high.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
DEBILITY.

There Is no n.iisine equal to HocfIn,rs German
Biters or 76nic IN Of Debility. They impart
tone aud ri1or TO the iphoe system, strengthen e ap-
p.iie, cause an enjoyment Of the food, enable he
stomach to digest ii, purify the blood gre a good
sound healthy complexion, eradicate the yelio,c tnee
iron, the eye impart bloom to the cheeks, and change
IL, paiient from short-brsdthed, emdoiasd ipeak,
and nervous inpalid to uLfaeed, stout and vigor-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
TIL COMPLEXION.

Ladies' who wish a fair skin and
good compile xiOn, free from a yellow.
tsh tinge md all other disfag ursment,
ShoUld use these remedies OCCASION
ally. The Liver In perfect order, aud
The blood pure, will result Ina spark.
ling eyes and blooming cheeks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-03
Weak and Delicate Children

are made strong by using the Bltters
or Tonic. In fact, they are Family
Medicines. They can be adm inisI cred
with perfect snfety TO n child three
or man OF ninety.