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alisvllaneous.
Much from a Lii tie.

Shut the door please; the air from with
out is bitter. Mrs. Granger drew a shawl
round her Thin shoulders and shuddered
AS she spoke,
Bitter! think it is sweet. Pure and
delicious AS ice cream. aud melting in the
lungs Az that melts in the mouth. But to
enjoy it you want clothing, rich blood. and
fuel without stunt. wish you had more
of all three. And Harvey Granger sat
down by his wife at the window laid his
hand kindly upon hers, and looked out up
on the gathering twilight,
The night was ust closing in. all the
earlier that the air was full OF snow flakes
which fell silently as their brothers had
done through many preceding hours. The
dark outline OF the trees We're feathered
with white, dimly visible asainsta a sky OF
gray. The only contrast was in the faces
of the pair at the window, the husband
with his fair face and merry blue eyes. the
wife thinner. darker. more sensitive, a
strong heart in fragile frame. She was
not much past thntv, aud Yet the hair put
hack from her ears showed more than one
white thread in its raven folds. Granger
saw them and smn ell.
Only one dollar bottle, said he; why
don't you buy, and keep yo4r beauty F!
Onl y dollar Harvey. There are so
many onlies that | wonder where the dol
lars are to come from,
Granger held cut pair of well kept
hands open, warm and clean. They are
to come from these, said he, and from the
skill that lies behind them.
Place your fingers near together as yon
can, said Mis-. Gran ger, smiling. There,
don't you see the gaps between! Your
furtuue is in small change, aud the dunes
and half dimes are always dropping
through,
That might have been, while the dimes
were silver, but now they are OF paper l
shall save them and grow rich
Let us hope 50 returned the wife; but l
am not sanguine.
How could she be that! She had lived
with the good fellow tor ten years. end seen
him more tnan once in prosperous busl'
ness, but somehow in spite OF her modest
economies, he Was 50 liberal to himself
and Others that the years income never
met the expenses and the business utterly
failed Just now he was agent for lum
ber- dealer and had located himself for the
winter at . convenient distance between
the hills that were being stripped OF for
ests ON the one hand, and the railway sta
ton where their produce We're delivered ON
the other. 1t was a temporary engage
ment, not very lucrative, as the limitations
of the household showed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-10-09

TIVE MkRoHANrSiP PROTECTIVE UNION, or-an-
red tn promote andprotert trade by enab il.
suh~c,I c . att1n lac litv aud safety n tn"
granting OF credits and the rerove rv of rla ns st
all points, have announce that they viii IN SEP
tembcr, lhjs. pblsish IN one large quartp volume
The Merchant Protective Union Mrrcau'il,
Reference Register, containing, among Other
things, he Names, Nature of business, Amoi
OF Capital, Fiusncial Standing, and Rating as -
Credit of over 400 ,ooo ut tae principal merchant
traders, bankers, manufacturer, and public com
plnies, IN more than SO,000 OF the cities. tovus
villages, and settlements throughout tae United
states, their erritOrtes AMI the British Provjn
ces OF North America; and embracing the most
important Information attainable and neces ary
TO enable the merchant 10 ascertain at glance the
Capital hatacier aud Degree of Credit OF such
OF his customers as are deemed worthy of any
graduation of credit, comprising also, IL NecsD 4per
directory containing tte title. character, price,
and place of publication, with full p rticul
relative TO each journal, hcinga comp etc guide
the press of every county in the United states
The reports aud information will be confined to
those deemed worthy of some line of credit an
the same will be based so tar as pracuc Al lie
up, II the wri ten statements of the parties them
selves revised and corrected by well known and
reliable legal CORES spondents, whose character
will prove guarantee of the correctness of the
iuformation furnished by them, 1t j. believed that
the reports viii prove more truthful and complete
and, therefore, superior To, and o. much greacr
II iue, than y any PTeviousi,y Pu,i,. issued, p.u,.,
bu,i.ess men will been abled to ascertain at
glance, the capital aud gradation of credit a.
compared with financial worth, of nearly every
mel chant, manufacturer trader aud banker,
within the aboye.named territoriaI limits.
ON or about the first OF each month, sub scrber'
Will also receive the .noufhip Chronicle, contain
ing, among other things, u record OF such impor-
tant changes IN the name and conditions oi hrm-,
thronShont the county, a. may occur subsequent
ths Mercantile Reference Register
Price of TIE .He'chanks' Union .,fercnniiie
reference Re1isier, nm d0llars. tys5O, far
"Aich H.iU be /or.aTded to ahy oda,ess in
The taitea States, ,k,,aasooriaiion paid.
Hoiders o/Ere SO shares IF he t'api'4i
4, -. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-10-09

A GOOD STORY.-A Methodist minis.
ter of the pioneer stamp, had in some war.
occasioncd the displeasure of one of tis
members-one of those touchy, irsscib!x
saints Of which nearly every particular
charge OF circuit has one or more rep.
resentaiives. The divine had tried in ev.
cry way to effect reconciliation. He had
'wrestled with the Lord, In the erriue
brothers behalf. He had labored person.
ally with him, earnestly. but all to 40 pur.
pose SO he expelled him as a matter Of
duty. The ex brother then took eyerv
occasion to insult and wound the feelings
of the pastor. He sandered him, abused
him to his face and behind bis back. until
tho poor minister could stand it no lopeer.
Meeting him one day in the Post Office,
| where large crowd was collected -
usual, the wretch commenced his abuse.
The minister, as he was leaving the room,.
made some remark, to which the dissever-
cd member responded, That's . blasted
lie. Quick as thought. the man of God
divested himself of all unnecessary appar-
el. and stepping up to the astonished ei6-
my. and seizing him by the throat, run
him back against the wall and while he
gasped like choked cat, gave vent to his
long pent up feelings as follows: Don't
venture to repeat that word again, you
low. dirty scoundrel! I've stood this
abuse as long as l possibly can. l try To-
be Christian. have followed Christ in
my weak way, for nearly forty years. But
belong to a church that believes in fall.
ing from grace. And if I do fall, you'll
get one of the ll-fredest thrashings you
ever had in your life. wouldn't advise
you to try that on again. for I've made up
my mind to wallop you like dog.
The 'ex- member was glad enough to
get out OF the minister's vice-like grip, on
which he sneaked off and was never known
afterwara to molest that man Of
God
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-10-09

\ a.omIH vas my Sr,n lmo,heri
>uCn i ,HeFs Wcre then ia si1am,
" hen freedOIn's b.ooa-staH.a morn arose
Trailing IL Clouds OF g.90m.
she dlI not shred her glossy hair
FOr DoWsttluss tor tie hsHt,
But from her snowy nrck uICfAsptt
Her nidcu beads 50 bright:
and Take my wedding nhR," said she,
Ills pIec.Ous, though 'is small,
\ I'D lay the va.us out IN flint,
Ia powder and in bal. ~
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q . { tru.
Oliver Silvershafts Ancestry.

BY J. Q. A. WOOD.
Mrs. Patricia Brocadc having at an evening
party triumphantly alluded to her soeratic lin
cage, condvscendingly asked Mr.. silvershaft re.
specting his. That gentleman begged the favor oi
submitting his reply at All carly hour next morn
ing. The favor was graciousiy granted, ana oli-
ver promptly responded:
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Nv rranbsire st.r-c1 with .mazs

My grandsire stared with amaze
his sacri dee tO sre;
But nIuutts ileN-.Ie wanted leal-
The game WAS liberty
He claspea his vile unto his heart;
>ereueiy met their eyes;
A moment more .ani-hS was gone,
strong a. the eagle iliCs;
lie biJIed away ON Bunker Hill,
Aud | am tam to sing
lie dropped i toe Tor every bead,
And Nv nty Tor the ring
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-10-09

The moral Of my verse Is this:
Though we're no king7 to iisht,
Yet not the less is nOw our ned
To battle for the right;
10 Slrrilirc our vvuit,es
For God and human good
y bIayely Us uug fathers sIreS
\ Siugiy arm wilhstUOt;
To ,clcu to men and wDmen kind,
That he i, but 4 drone,
VINO adds not 70 HI, an tcstry
some merits Of has 0i9n.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-10-09

VA lady. just arrived in Washington,
espied the dome Of tho capitol. and enquir,.
% if it was the gas-works. Yes s.id
bystsnder for the nstion.
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have better cost on your back to expssl
credit from us.'

have a better coas on Jour back to sxpss(
credit from u.s. :.
Den if YOU wont sharge end, said Il.
Dutcnman, with great moderation. Il muse
try and pay for .em down, ifso be suppesiu
can muster money eHough;' then takinea
the usand dsllar bill from bis poctet, he q.
tended it to the merchant with sly lssr On
his face, and said, will you shange datl'
.That--what thousand dollar bill 1.
Is 1t possiable tha'-that . fniu Of yent
appearance,
'What, misthcr, be's you scarf. ha Did
you nefer seen Thousand dollar bill be-
fore 2
"A man Of your appearance = continued
the merchant in ast0nishment, with thou
sand dollar bill! could have sworn
None of your tamdt shweafin hsre, u
you blease. misther--but give me my
shange, dat l may pc of to mine farm
agin.'
of to your farm A thousand dollar
II! Who are yon. if l may. Be 20 bold r
"'Who be's II Why tont you know your
wn neighbors. man! Ny name ish Frank
Van Vogler-a poor man. init tousaud
acres Of landt, and dis shmall pill in mine
pocket. dat wash; SO, if you'll shangs it,
aud let me pc gone. I'll dank you.' :.
Change it Lord, sir. where should I
get the money of morning to chaugs
thousand dollar BILL
Den what shall do. misther You must
drust me, nor you wont shange mine tou.
sand dollar pill
e'Truss you Mr.. Van Volger.-that I
will, to the, amount of thousand dollars,
if you wish. Yon didn't suppose Iwas
afraid to trust you, did you T. said the
merchant. growing very complainant.
'Haw, haw, haw.' roared the dutchmtn,
40 loud as he could laugh-you pegins to
haul in your horns little, does you =
Shtrauge vat wonders shmall tousand
dollar pill will work in mans good opinion.
So. you'll drust me now. will you =
Certainly. certainly. SIR
mo Ill be tamdt if you shall; if 90 be
supposin I can find silfer enough 10 mine
pocket to bay you.' AS he said this. the
dutchman hauled out an old stocking full of
dollars, paid for the goods, and, giving
another hearty haw, haw, haw, at the as
tonishment and sudden change of opinion
of the merchant, departed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-02-19

D1LACNNo N1AcsEatGA nan nv
e." 1t satisfies everybody. Buy Of Hoyt.
d Hapgood, nsbls-u-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-02-19

diligently studied f11 EecrcI lIzI1T0 o. he
times and c0untros Of which she writes. and
h.-faskss dnna we'll and e~fectually.- Hor-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-02-19

Tor LlIelO1
thin rug
poorOxen
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ate Disease without TOlGhilg Or ASkilg The Patient a
Examinations by Letter must tCTite their M
" FULL and enclose g, 90 IUifh II. o.. Stamp.

From five Il thirty minutes are required to cuen EtIe cases almost any durable
ron Disease His Treatment is according TO the Methods of Nature. removing bdTuc ]
lions of the Nervous Fluids and rSonng Circulation to the nus0 organs of Ties system;
dsg giving hes cnfOma healthy action nvtHng the functions of life The ahentB pleasant
nde patient with no pain and what seems more wonderful IS thai diseases heretofore Gm@Sal
mcabe such as FAILING or THE WOMB OVARIAN JUNIOR WEAK SPNE and FEVER Sores are pVHnyI
cured With Meuatnnt HwIdbe well however frH@e HMc come fma dsnnet to Gea scnd
The Doctor does not only remove the disease for the time dg but rmovs the cause podanga
RADICAL Cure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16
THE MARK E'FS.

New York, Oct 16.-Stocks steady. Money
easy; exchange % gold 373 sos 1862, cou-
pom l35; 10 40's coupon s.. North Carolina
skies CT. Virginia's ex-excupon 57l do new
5SI. Tennessees ex-cupon Co.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l6.-Virginia SKIES, old,
inscribed, 4S4 bid, 10! asked; do. 1866, so bid;
do. 1867, 81 asked. North Carolinas &C bid
Gs asked. South CaroliDas new, At bid
New YORK, Oct lG.-Flour steady. Wheat
la2 Ct better. Corn quiet firm.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l6.-Cotton quiet; Mid,
ding uplauds 25. Flour more active, with
prices in favor CT buyers. Grain market du
and inactive at yesterdays quotations, with
receipts small. Provisions quiet--Pork $50: So
Bacon, rib sides III; Clear, do. IT.; Shoulders
al; Hams 20a22 cts; Lard 2O3a2l cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1G.-Pumuant to tho
plan devised by the leaders i'll Congress, the
presiding officers Of the Senate and House o.
Representatives at y clock to-day, appeared
in their respected Houses and declared the be-
dies adjourned until the 10th of November next
In the Senate, there were present, Messrs.
Wade, Cameron, Cole, and Patterson.
In the House eleven members were present,
and strictly political prayer ID WAS offered
by Boynton the Chaplain. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16
SEQ YES. TINWARE. &c.
81 GREAT DIAMOND HEATER.

y5IB l. . : II JLAMOND EEAIEk,
- III: La2q1i1cGat Stove stand: in thu same re-
i.ior - l.h3r sore: IS TIE pTaciou: jewel ITo2c
-,-.l1 = jarira: It: name doa: to other je1aI:
PT1fting By past experience, We ha7e tarow0
into i AL h., commendable qualities Of me
t,'o 2t y Da a. se S7as, and have added nyentos
Of ., our own, rendering i the best m6inarion
Of philosophy and nschanics now n 2, the e mar
ket and making it perfect stove, Dy enS a.
and greater efficiency is obtained TO perform
amount of fuel necessary 1t is 0nequalied III
every particular, in beauty, in workmanshLp,i2
durability, and AS home necessity Is peerless,
Il is SET. feeder, and not likely to get 0pt OF
order. We earnestly invite com parison cS TINS
stove with othors and feel confident It's gEeal
superiority wilt insure the preference. Thls
handsome and economical stoge is for sale by
SEPT ENOCH GRIMES, d, King s.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

. Doc FIoH1. About fifty persons, many oil
whom were from this city, wit messed a fight
yesterday evening, at the south end OF the
Long Bridge, in this county, between two bull
terrier dogs, one from Alexandria and the other
from Georgetown. The dog from this city was
entered by Terry Ryan, and won the the fight.
The stakes were fifty dollars aside, and the fight
lasted two hours and twelve minutes. The
Georgetown dog was entered by man named
Callahan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

A LETTER from Rockingham county, says: -
ssWe are hurrying on the Manassas Gap II.
Il. to completion, and Alexandria must be
greatly benefited by the connection 10 be form
ed and I hope you will share fully il the ad.
vantages A farmer called upon ME to-day
asking for information about the Slate Quarry
you have brought to the notice Of the public
and I furnished him with all that you have
given us on the subject
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16
THE ELECTIONS.
LATEST FROM PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO
INDIANA AND NEBRASKA.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1G-3 p. m.-fhe fol-
lowing is the latest news in relation to the re-
cent State elections, received up to this hour.
Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania the result is unchanged, and
it is claimed that the Republican majority III
the State will be about $4,000.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct lG.--Tho Return Judges
met at 10 o'clock this morning, and went on
with the reading of the returns: but they are
unable to make out the totals, in consequence
Of no returns being received from three pre-
cincts CT the first ward
A mandamus was also received from the
Court OF Common Pleas directing them not 10
complete The totals until further orders, IS the
Court is engaged in cxaming an alleged ihior-
mality in precinct Of the 10th ward.
Fox's majority for Mayor is 1879, emitting
the 10th ward and the first ward precincts
above referred to. 49,.
From Ohio there have been no lato returns.
and the majority for the Radicals is uncertain.
Indiana.
Latest returns from Indiana give Baker,
Radical candidate iDr Governor, 500 majority,
with one county to hear from, which last year
gave Radical majority.
The election of Voorhees, is considered doubt
full. Julian's District is also close, and it is
claimed that the Democratic candidate is
elected.
Nebraska
The Radicals carry Nebraska by about 1000
majority.
TEle Proposed Change Of Candidates
New ORLEANS, Oct. lG.-Ihe Times OF this
morning contains leading editorial article on
the Geographic report that the New York
World recommends a change in the Democrat
ic nominees. 1t opposes any change, and says
that if there are good reasons for the with
drawal Of Gen. Blair, there are equally good
reasons for the withdrawal OF Gov. Seymour;
that neither Of these gentlemen arc ambitious
OF preferment at the risk of defeating the
party, and that if any change is to be made,
Seymour and Blair should choose their own
successors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

Gas LAMPS WANTED.--At the request oil
many persons whose business calls them to the
postofice after dark the attention of the Com
,nittee on gas of the City Councils requested to
the want Of additional lamps on ST. Asaph
street, between King and Prince. Walking at
the point designated is exceedingly ,lncomfor-
table during dark nights, and the lamps asked
for should be erected, or the side walks re-
haired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Alexandria,
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Company,
will be held, as is announced in the advertising
columns of to-days Gazette, in this city, on
Wednesday, the 4th proximo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

Sons OF TEMpERANcE--O Wednesday
evening next some Of the members of Mount
Vernon Division, Sons of Temperance, will ap-
pear in series Of charades. These who are
to take parts are perfect in their several roles,
and the OCCASION il looked forward to with much
interest. The performance will take place in
Phoenix Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

BApTIsING.-F Fifteen or twenty colored per
sons, converts, will be baptised In the Potomac
from the Zion Baptist Church, at noon, next
Sunday, by the pastor of that Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

FRESH F1su-Seycral small seines, lately
fshed in the Potomac, near this city, have paid
their owners good profits. The catches have
been large, and the prices at which the fish
catfish, yellow perch, and other fresh water
Gsh-sold remunerative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

SALE OF A VESSEL. The long boat Martha
Washington, built by Mr.. Hugh Hammill,
of Occoquan, and capable Of carrying sixty
cords of wood, has been purchased by Captain
John Gray, for 50, 700 and will be continued as O
Potomac river trading vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

The CANAL-A dispatch from Georgetown
announces the arrival there of several boats from
Cumberland, and says that several are passing
over the Aqueduct on their way hither The
repairs on the G. & O. Canal have been made,
and navigation is now unobstructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16
GTOVES!
[ y
ST0VESi
ST0FB3I
s CnNILLIER

S. CUVILLIER,
Kelrs old s1and, No %, King street,
F11rrsAv4 R225eF G !. sj5 SSS STOVES
AND TIN WARE,
Viz: Cock, Parior, Hall, Church, Office rad
other kinds Of Stoves and Ranges. Among his
ftst-casa Cook Stoves are the Excelsior, Mon
uI1ental, Ironsidos, VIM. Pen, Noble. Cook,
Pennsylvania, Paragon, Lehlga, Co0ntlneHtai'
Old Dominion VIM. Tell, &C, &c, al Of Wh'>A
ho warrants as recommended.
IG9~ Coppc-smiJhing and Plumbing, Roofing
and Spouting done in town or country, at short
est notice and Lowest prices, for quality OF mate
rial aad workmanship. s. CGyILLIHE,
sep 7-tJanl Alexandria. Va.
KING COMFORT.
Having spent some time away from home in
order to test the merits Of the various Fire Place
Heaters, we have returned. prepared to offer to
'''' '>>',' < No. l. s$7A.
We have secured the agency Cor the E5$Ss>sSssa
SEXTON $tt<$g<3
IMPROVED BALTIMORE HEATER,
considering it by far superior to any Heater 0U,,
as TO beauty, design and finish. Il. is worth =
visit from those who may not even be II want
Of Stoves, that they may see 10 what perfection
mechanism has arrived 70 those IN want, lis
ten to Our term: and guarantees, which there Is
no - back on. Look at the beauty Of the stove
principles on which it acts. II you should wish
TO buy you run no risk. Select your stove We
vii! axe it TO your house, fit it up to hea: !, Z
or ! rooms; 0ad when the work is all complete
you retaining the purchase-money until we
build 8 fire, when VIC expect you to take 2 sea!
in front Of -FOUR own hearth and say this Is trij-
ly King Comfort.
RECEIPT YOUR BILL.
We are also prepared to receive orders for all
other fire place Heaters that may be wanted.
Our general assortment OF Parlor, Dining
Room and Hall Stoves, together with the mos,
improved Cooking Stoves, have been selected
with great care from the most responsible toun-
dries, and will present one Of the most complete
and varied asscrllneLts ever offered in this ma
ket, every Steve Of which we will warrant S"I
sell on the most reasonable terms.
" B. Oar arrangements are such thai We
can sell TO dealers at factory prices
PURCELL & HOY,
aug Aft Corner King s. Washington st3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16
YELEGRAPEEEC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZE2EHEs
NO CHANGE OF CANDID ATEs.
Authoritative Announcement.

WASHINGTON, Oct Is. The following Is IL
response to an inquiry from this city, az to
whether The Democracy Of New York prompted
OF sanctioned the proposed change Of The l'enl.
ocralir candidate for President and \ Ice Pres
ident:
New YORK, October l6.
j. d. Hoouer, Esq:
No authority or possibility TO change front.
All friends consider it totally impracticabls,
and equivalent to disbaudng our forces. We
10 New York are not panic stricken.
S. j. TILDEN,
AUGUST BELMONT.
AUGUSTUS SCHEII.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-16

OYSTERS. supply OF oysters now at the
oyster dock in this city is large, and the quail
ty, excellent. The selling rates this morning
were from fifty cents to dollar and a half O
bushel- to size.