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The Portland daily press., 1868-02-11

N.Y. Cts.
a. Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie, Is
=" Crying Colic or Tee, hing OF infants, IS
" Diart sioea OF childrs n or adult, 25
=. Dysentery, Gripiug, 6iliious Collie, 25
:. Chctera-tso ors,usNausea, Vomiting,2 ,25
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, rs
Neuralgia, 1Ootbache, Faceache IS
g Headaches, ,Sick-Headache, Vertigo, ,25
~ Dyspcpsia, Bilious Stomach, %
.n suppressed or painful Periods, 25
y " Whites, too proflse Periods, Is
~ trcnp. Cough difficult BREATHING 25
sRis kS heuns ,Erysipelas Eruptons 25
70 Rheumatism, Rheumatic Palms. 25
% " Fever az AEue, Chill Fever, Ague, 80
PILES, blind or bleeding, so
~ Optfa1lEsy, and sore weak eyes, 80
III Catarrt, acute or cronic, influenza, so
70 WboOping CouSh, violent Coughs 90
II Asthma, Oppressed Breathing, 90
Enr Discharges, Impaired Hearng,t0
23 scrsfuIa, ,enargedGlands, ,Swellings, 30
General Debility, ,Physi alWeaknl So, %
70 DrSpsy, and scanty Secretions go
- sensickness, sickness from riding, 90
q EAiducy-D ID isease, Gravel, 80
rs Nervous Debility, Seminal
emissions, Involuntary Dis
% /" Sore Tsou,h, Canker 80
80 Urinary Weakness, wetting bed, 80
81 EaInfui FeriOSs with Spasms, 20
80 sugcr1ngs at Change Of LIFE, 90
Epilepsy, ,Spasms. st. Yitus' 1,ance,l00
Diphsheria, ,ulcerated Sore Thrors, so
FAMILY CASES -.t
Of SIS large vials, morocco case,
containing a speeEfsc for every
ordinary disease family is suEs-
iecf TO, and n book of directions, $40, ,O0
Smaller Family and Travelling cases,
with 20 to % walls. ........... from SIS to IS
Specifics for all Private Diseases, both
for Curing and for Preventive treat
ment, in vials and pocket cases, So to SIS
SThese Remedies by the case or single Box are
sent TO any part CT the Country By mail or express
free OF charge on receipt OF the price. Address
I Humphreys Specific
homeopathic MEDICINE COMP,Y
Office and Dopot No 5e2 Broadway, New Ysrk.
DIR. HUMPHREY Is consulted daily at his office,
personally or by letter as above, Tor all forms of dis
eases.
+. sweetzor and CrOsmnn & Co, Agents.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-11
MISCELLANEOUS
NO. $.
hihIA sIAILlBUs oURAETUR.
Humphreys HOMEOPATHIC Specifics,

HAVE PROVED, from tho most ample expert
eient, aud Reliable. They are the only Medicines
perfectly ad rted TO popular rse-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; SO harmless
as 70 D. iree from danger, and efficient be al
ways reliable. They have raised the highest COM
nlendaton from all, ard Till always render satisac.
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A New Base for Artificial Teeth !!

on this new preparation, and guarantee every set to
fit better and last longer than sets fitted the put
cdnite. H
Letters patent have been granted to the oiscoverer
OF this new gum, to which he has given the name OF
Iodired RsJber, and he has authorized DIR. johnson
to furnish licenses aud give instructions to any Dent
ist in the State of Mdine. 'o5r
DIR. j. will also take this occasion to say, that
while in New York, he spent much of his time with
the Champion Fller of Teeth of the United States,
DR.. Atkinson, from whom he received some valuable
information, which those who call on him TO have
their teeth filed shall have the bcueft of
January 81. eod2w-wlt
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-11
January 1, 1868.
ASSOCIATE OFxCEs.

e. RUSSELL g. CO., Boston. and Portland r. @.
DUN q Co., New York City, Albany, Buffalo,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburg,
New Orleans, Louisville, Memphis, st. Louis and
London, England. DUN. WIMAN & CO., Tor
onto, z. W, Montreal, C. E., and Halifax, N. s.
Jan diff "
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For Sale---One Mile from Port

NOTkCEo will sell ON favorable terms as 10
~ payment, or let for term of years. the lots on
the corner OF Middle and Franklin streets and on
Eranklin street. including the corner Of Franklin and
Fore streets. Apply to WIN. HILLIARD, Bangor
or SMITH s. REED. Attorneys. Portland iv12tt
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-11

10 De SOiO Immediately.
TWO Houses and lots in City. Price 5000 and 81,
l. 6o0. House lots in Cape Elizabeth $50 to $i0o.
JOSEPH REED,
Real Estate Agent, Oak and Congress SIS.
Octobes g. dit
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TERMS Eight Dollars year in advance.
tE- Single copies cents.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-11

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, Sunday excepted,l at No. Printers
1gyrOh
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-03-26
Dress Goods

embracing nearly every variety OF style
color and fabric is well worth the atten-
ton of the Ladies, while in
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Call and be Convinced.
BRANCH STORE
IN
East StrOudsburg, Pa.

For the convenience of the inhabitants of
East Stroudsburg and vicinity, the firm
have also opened Branch Store near the
Depot, where everything in their line of
business, together with BOOTS & SHOES,
NOTIONS. &c, will at all times be found
in full assortment, for inspection and pur-
chase by customers. They have also on
hand a fine stock of
PURE WINES & LIQUORS,
of The very best brands, which they offer to
Hotel keepers and others, at prices unusual-
ly reasonable. Drop in and see.
c. s. DETRICK. S. S. DIETRICH.
July %, 1867.
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REVOLUTION In TRADE!
AIDES, = You can receive for tn,
IL sum OF ONE DOL II.

Silk, Merino, and Alpacea Dresses, Shawls,
Balmorals, Linen Goods, Embossed Table
Covers. Watches, Jewelry, Silver Plated
Ware, Sewing Machines, &c. Send clubs
of ten or more, with ten cents for each de-
scriptive check, and the getter up of the
club will receive present worth SO to $500,
according TO number sent. Agents wanted
everywhere. Circulars sent free. PARK
ER & CO, 81 & 66 Federal ST, Boston.
Jan ,, 1868 -2in
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NEW GOODS

GLNGHAMS,
of the most celebrated makes, my charges
for which will prove astonishing to custo-
mers. Ny stock of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-03-26

~ Oh1 tSA4 * s>Ao w,
both city and homemade, all of which he
Will dispose of at prices which will max
purchasers wonder. Look al few of The
prices at which | am really giving away
goods, and you cannot fail to be convinced
that my store, in Slormsville, is the place
al which 10 secure real bargains:
PRINTS from o 10 u cents per yard,
MUSLINS from II to ID 80 yard,
De LANES from Is to % g yard,
and all Woolen goods at figures proper,
tionately low.
Boo.s and Shoes very low - home made
at least so per cent. below Stroudsbure
prices.
SUGARS from 10 10 II cents per pound,
MOLASSES from 80 cts. TO 81 per gal
In short, all articles in my line far below
the monopoly prices which have hereto
fore prevailed.
The excitement growing out Of these great
reductions has already began. but come one,
come all, my stock will always be found full
up to the demand.
BUTTER. EGGS, and country produce
generally will mol be refused in exchange
for goods, and the highest market prices al
lowed. CASPER METZGAR.
StormsvilIe, Pa, Nov. %, lS66.-tf
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CoNNECrIONs-EASTWARD.

The MAIL TRAIN from Great Bend con-
meets there with the Cincinnati Express
Train on the Erie Railroad from the West ;
at Manunka Chunk with train for Phila-
delphia, Easton, Trenton, and intermediate
stationsarriving in Philadelphia al 600 p.
M, aud at New Hampton with train for
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Reading and
Harrisburg, arriving at the latter place at
$50 p. IN.
CONNECTIONS AT SCRANTON are
made with trains to and from all stations on
the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad,
and on the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. s
Railroad, Time Tables of which roads are
printed below. ssas
X. "A. HENRY,
General Pass and Ticket Agent
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The peculiar tain, or
infection which we
call SCRoFTLh turks
in the constitutions of
multitudcs of men. IL
aithcr prodaces or is
produced by an en-
fcoblcd, vitiated state
of the blood, wherein
ti'at fluid becomes in
,cDinpetcnt to sustain
Che vital forces in their
vigorous acti0n, and
leaves Gle system tu
fall into disorder and
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

The MAIL TRAIN from New York con-
meets at MANUNKA CHUNK with the
train leaving Philadelphia (Kensington De
poD at 8 a. M, and at Great Bend with
the Express Mail train on the Erie Railway,
with sleeping car attached, stopping at oil
the principal stations on the road, and arriv-
ing at Buffalo at 6. l5a m, and at Salama n
ca at =. so a. m.
The PASSENGER TRAIN from Scran
ton connects at Great Bend with through
trains going West and East on the Eric Rail-
way, arriving at Buffalo at II 90 midnight,
and at Salamanca al ll.55 p. m.
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Brown q Keller,
,Iu DEALERS IN
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, Plated Ware, Books,
|. Stationery. Wall Paper,
Notions, &c., &c. sea

N0ti0nS, De-. &c. e
They have recently purchased "MEL
ICKS OLD STAND" and with increased
facilities for business, and determination
to please, feel justified in asking the con-
tinued patronage of the old customers of this
esta ablishment. In constant communication
with Importers in New YORK and PHILA
DELPHIA, and in possession of peculiar ad-
vantages in this respect, they are prepared
to sell CLOCKS, WATCHES g. JEW
ELRY, of superior make and finish as well
also as of cheaper character, at remarkably
low rates. rzr q.
They also keep constantly on hand the
best quality of r
Siiper and Plated Ware, Tea Spoons. Cas-
tors, SpecLacles, Razors, Pen-knipes,
Scissors. and all SORTS Of Cutlery;
Toys Of all kinds, Childrens
Carriages, Bird cages,
ga Fishing Tackle,
Baskets, Guns and Pistols, Lamps Of 0H
kinds and Firiures; Superior .Se,oing
| Machines. Clothes Wringers, School
| fl Books, Miscellaneous and Blank
Books, Ledgers and Day f
sc Books Paper, Enpelopes, ei
Pens, Ink, DC, 3-c. r
Photograph Frames, Wall Paper, Window
Shades, and Fruu Cans of euery de-
scription.
Lamp Burners altered. Repairing of Clocks,
Watches and Jewelry attended 10 promptly
and satisfactorily. Orders taken for Silver
Ware and filled with dispatch.
Stroudsburg, May 10, ls6i.--tf
a CARD
To the Hotel keepers of Monroe and ad-
| ar jacent counties. H
Cd rs Look to Your Interests!!!
We are offering Liquors, Wines, &C.,
warranted P'ne, aud containing no Drugs,
Oils, Essences, dc, whatever, at the fol-
lowing very low prices:
Brandies from 50c(Gsl 90 per gallon
less than City prices,
Gins 5Oc(a,75c. /"
Bourbon Whiskey, ,40c(065c.
Monongahela, 40cM65c. 20 &c
Old Rye, 40c(065c "
Apple 50cGa$l 90 Z"
Common 15c0025c. Z" "
Wines (all kinds 50c(aSl 90 =
Please give US a call, or send your or
ders, and satisfy yourselves that VIC do do
1t, that We ,rW clo 1t, and the reasons
,chy we can do It.
Also, please remember that zee do not
hare any thing to do arith ''DruggeR' Lii
quors. Anything you buy from US we
guarantee I'we, and much below the pri-
ces usually paid for the Drugged Liquors.
Very Respectfully,
j. S. WILLIAMS, & Co,
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. Pa.
July 27, 1865.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14
letter fro1n Prince William Co.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. J
NEAR DUNFRIEs, Va, August 1--we are
without news here. The corn never looked
better in this vicinity than at present. The
oat crop was short, but fair crops Of wheat and
rye were made. 1---
A great many persons tailed to register last
iali, but will do so whenever they have another
opportunity think we can increase the Con
sentative vote so per CT, in the county. The
Radical vote will not be enlarged. and, | be-
lievc even portion Of the colored vote will
be given to the Conservatives or not polled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14
10 tic Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
The New York Sun Of the 5th instant b

10 the EtitOr Of the AleTdRdrtd Gazette;
The New York Sun Of the 9Th instant has
the following paragraph: .---
'sIt is reported that the Ku-Kluxes have made
their appearance in Eastern Virginia. num-
Der of Radicals about Datn.trieS and other points
along tho Potomac have been served with no.
tees, IL is said, and considerable uneasIncss IS
felt"
My residence is between Dumfries and the
Potomac and I visit the old town daily ; and
can assur, you that the statement in the above
paragraph regarding 'snotices" to radicals
about Dumtries'' or "along the Potomac" is
untrue.
Northern settlers are as safe in this county as
in Massachusetts. It Is true radical mas we'll
thrashcd in Dumfries last spring, but the gen
tleman who administered the castigation was
an ex-Fcderal soldier; and the fellow deserved
it for his insulting language 10 white men. He
would not have escaped severer punish ment
but for gallant Confederate soldier who placed
him On his horse, and got him out Of the way
Of the patriotic Northern ex-soldier. ..
DUMFKIEs, Va, Aug. II, 1868.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Gov. Wells, in the cases ofthe four negroes
sentenced to be hung in Warwick county Aug.
25th, 1868, has refused to grant a pardon to
Harrison Young, and has committed the sen.
| tence of Sam'l Trim to fifteen years confne-
Abel Williams and Robert Kemp, has granted
| further respite from August 25th. 1868, to
| October 25th, 1868. III -@-
|. The bill Of Randolph Rodgers, the sculptor,
for the two allegorical figures, Justice and Re.
tribution, intended for the Washington monu-
ment, was yesterday presented to Gov. Wells
for payment and was by him referred to
Gustayus A. Myers, to lay it before. the
board Of managers of the monument. The
charge for each figure is five thousand dollars in
gold.
A deplorable accident occurred in Appomat-
tox county. on Tuesday last, which resulted in
the death Of one mau, and the probable fatal
injury of three Others A well was being dug,
in which four men were at work, when 1t caVed
ip, burying all of them beneath the mass Of
falling dirt. @.21. "
A Conservative meeting was held in Ches-
E,ter6eld county, this week, at which a resolution
was adopted advising the State Central Exec
utlve Committee to appoint Presidential cleo.
| tors, to be voted for, and to provide for an
election for President and Vice President in
| Virginia. #-..as. -z..9..e.. ga#.a3
A street assault was made yesterday, in Rich
mond by L. 6. Bowden on w. D. Coleman, the
editor Of the Richmond Enquirer and Exami-
ner, for newspaper remarks made about his
brother, the Attorney General of the State.
The parties we're separated before any serious
damage had been done.
The Radicals are to have a Grant Rati6ca-
ton meeting in Richmond on the 25th inst, to
be addressed by H. Fl. Wells, j. Minor Bolts,
Whittlesey. The meeting is called by the
Union Republican State Central Commit
tee." I'd
A fire broke out in Richmond on Wednes-
day in the building occupied by the Messrs.
Mountcastle, part of the fine block of build
iogs on the north side of Broad street, between
| Filth and Sixth streets aud several of the ad
jacent buildings were destroyed. Loss upwards
| of$500O
The Fauquisr Land Agency has sold for Mr..
Arthur ". Smith his farm on the Railroad,
and about two miles from Warrentou, to Mr..
Chas h. Banks, Charleston, S. c., $50 acres,
| at 40 per acre.
Col. Blackford, the energetic President of
the Lynchburg and D4nville Railroad, we are
glad to learn, has recently obtained additional
la nd subscriptions to the road amounting to
$4,000. ".~ a zsI@s
POINT OF Rocks RALRoAD.-It is stated
that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad com papy
has determined to build the Point of Rocks
branch road at once Ithas been decided to
construct single track from the Point of Rocks
direct to Baltimore for the accommodation OF
freight, and the main road to 60 by Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14
DIED.

The death of Mrs. ANN FISHER having
been already announced we would add that she
was native Of England, and for the last fifty
years resident of Alexandria. She will be re-
lnembered by many ofour citizens now engaged
in tho active pursuits of life as their first school
teacher. She was q member Of the Old School
Baptist church, and was held in high estima-
ton by that branch Of the christian church,
She passed away calmly, and sWeetly, surround
ed by sorrowing friends, with glorious hope
of Immortality and eternal life. Let me die
the death of the righteous and may my last end
be like his"
Aug. IA, Miss MARY BERRY. The friends
and acquaintance of the family are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral from the
residence Of her brother, c. G. Berry, At, South
Fairfax street, on Saturday morning, at 10
o'clock.
re- On tho 18th instant at the residence of it's
grand parents, MARY E., infant daughter Of
James G. and Louisa Grimes. ~ The friends
Of the family are respectfully invited to attend
its funeral to- morrow saturday. at 10 CLOCK
from the residence of its grand parents, At north
Patrick street.
At the residence of his son, Thos. A. Blake
more, near Front Royal, Va. :. on the 9th OF
July, Mr.. JOS. BLAkEMORE, aged Is years,
months and % days. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

It's said to be singular in reference to the
cattle disease, that although it issupposed to
have originated with the cattle driven from
Texas into Illinois, no instance of it is known
to have occurred among the Texas cattle them
selves, which are described as perfectly healthy
in every respect. g .....- --I-.g AAE. LIS Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

The North Carolina Democratic State Con-
vention organized at Raleigh yesterday. Over
seventy counties were represented, and several
hundred delegates were present. Great zhar,,
mony and enthusiasm prevailed. In the even
ing torch light procession took place. sE1s.@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

The New York Herald, still on the Conserva-
tive tack,says that owing to the general feeling
at the South and the strength of the Demo
Gratis at the North, thereis the highest proba-
bility that the Conservatives will sweep the
country" We hone so and beliye So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

Mr. E. A. Stevens, the late millionaire, was
the father law of the late M. R.. II. Gar
nett, Of this State, whose widow with her two
children were with him in Paris when he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

It's a noticeable fact that whilst the tax.
upon whiskey was reduced from two dollars to
sixty cents per gallon, that upon manufactured
tobacco was only reduced from forty to thirty:
two cents per pound. e.E144a s5&s3s@- .@-@2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

The Conservative veteran soldiers and sailors
OF Utica, New York, held large and enthusi
astic meeting last evening, and on adjourn
ment serenaded Gov. Seymour at his quarters.
at the Butterfeld House. An immense crowd
was present Gov. Seymour delivered an ad-
dress, which was much applauded.. ,&1o.s il.
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oRANaE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS K. t

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS 4. b
D. 50 E 30 - -
an AND AFTER FRIDAY, AUGT
W Is, 1868, one daily passenger train will run
between W ASHlNGTON and LYNCHBUkG
connecting at GORDONSVILLEW with the Vir-
ginia Central Railroad to RICHMOND and
CONVICTION; at LY CHBURG for WEST
and SOUTH WEST, and at WASHINGTON
for the NORTH and NORTHWEST ...
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily at $3.50 q. NJ, and
Alezandrla at ZOO an, arriving at Lynchburg
at 4:45 p. N. .-..
Leave Lynchburg at 500 4. m, arrive at
Alexandria at 5:45 p. ~. and at Washington
al $50 p, II.
Passengers for points between MANASSAS
JUNCTION and MT. JACKSON leave Alex
andria dsily. Sunday excepted) at 100 am
j. ii. BROADUS,
aug Il p. General Ticket Agent.
. ATENT BRACE AND SUSPENDER, the
L demand for which has been unprecedented,
Gentlemen who consult their comfort should
not fail to supply themselves with the Patent
Brace and Suspender, the use Of which is high
IL recommended by medical gentlemen,
Having the agency for the sale of the above
goods, L would state that merchants will be
furnished at manufacturers prices, For sale in
this city only by u. CHaS w. GREEN.
aug Il - =. 6S, King street,
DURLINGTON SUGAR. CURED BER.
~ KING, smoked, Just received and for sale
by r.l AVERY s. DAVIDSON, =
aug Il t.@ y.- 81 226, King st., cor, Alfred.
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FOcAiGr1 News

Dispatches received from Lisbon, Portugal,
give the details of disastrous fire in that city
last evening. The fire broke out in z newly
arrived cargo Of cotton in the public stores ad-
Joining the custom house. a great quantity
of cotton, brandy. and other valuable goods
were destroyed. It is reported that the total
loss will reach one hundred thousand pounds
sterling There was but little insurance on the
property. The origin of the fire, it is believed
was accidental.
La Lberte asserts that new difficulty has
arisen between France and Tunis.
The Courier de Le7ant publishes the follow
ing news from Gambia: "a battle took place
between the Cretans and the Turkish troops on
the 9th Of July, in which the Turkish troops
were badly beaten"
Rio Janeiro at Lisbon. A Ministerial crisis
met rendered their designations. The Emperor
u new Ministry was formed and when the
steamer left the new Government was in full
operation
Maidstone Willis, aged eighteen, formerly a
porter at Dover railroad station was yesterday
hanged within the prisons yard for murder
The only person who witnessed the execution
were the prison officials, few reporters, and
three private citizens. This is the first private
execution which has taken place under the new
law concerning capital punishment 81. ..
Intelligence has been received that armed
bands have appeared in Arragon. a de-
tachment of Government troops has been sent
in pursuit Of the rebels
The Prince Royal of Brabant is confined to
his bed by illness. The results considered
doubtful. -5 .... .... 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

The New York Herald argues that the
American people are taxed heavier than any
other nationin the whole world. 1t says: "We
have estimated that taxation by the Federal
government alone, Independent Of State, couu-
ty and municipal taxes, amounts to fully $l4 a
hcad---msn woman and child for the whole.
population The State taxes are, also, very,
heavy-to saynothing of the municipal oorpo
ration taxes @6 o1% 95'ea ia a-.s1. o-a =" ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-14

GREATLY SURpR1sED.-On Monday last, a
gentleman and his wife, whoreside in Virginia,
about one. and a-halt miles from Alexandria,
started out to take an evenings ride, leaving
$4,000 in tie house. After riding short dis
lance, the lady remarked to her husband that
she had forgotten something and would have
to return to the house, which she did, staying
but few minutes, when she RI joined him, and
they proceeded on their pleasure trip. Ga re-
turning home they missed the mouey and sear-
ched tor it, but in vain. Yesterday morning,
at an early hour, the gentleman called on De-
tective McDevitt, at his residence, in south
Washington, and stated the above facts to him
This energetic officer, as usual, put his head to
work, and in short time came to the conciu-
sion that the wife mast have taken the lost
treasure. The husband could not think So
Notwithstanding there was difficulty existing
between them. The detective knowing human
nature better than the applicant, assured him
that such was certainly the case, and gave him
advice as TO how he could ascertain whether
or not she was in possession Of it. The
victim proceeded according to directions and
10 and behold she acknowledged her guilt and
'forked over. u Wash. Rep. --...... -