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The union Democrat., 1869-05-08
INvIGORATIoN FOR TIE INFIRM.

When age begins to tell Upon tie FRAME natural to
wish Tor elixir which will alleviate inrmites and
refard the progress of decay. Physicians recommend
stnIulant 10 comfort cheer and refresh aged What
shall they have recourse tol Certainly the
poisoned liquors of commerce That would be shorten
not 10 proong the period of their prilgrinage
the medical men, when prescribing brandy. any
spiruous liquor recommend that the article should be
pure and unvitated They should little further aud
inform their patients where such article be pro-
cured. The fluids sold in the liquor warehouses as bran
ds, Jamaica spirits and whisky are without excep
ton. dangerous compounds Iffhe Of iiauor.
mixing establishments could be unveiled-f the public
could for themselves tobacco juice the virriol
the iogwood the the acrd deadly essences
the various narcotics other vile drugs which go
talk giiby-the expose would probably t. help
these the stimuants for the old inf Are they fit
Tor any human being surely not Many eminent pro-
ieSsunal men admit that they s e&t circum-
stances prescribe them. Why should theyi Why should
ally member OF the community put such enemies his
mouth when perfectly pure medicated stimulant is
within the reach of who needs tonic and in
vlgoTant HOSTETTER'S STOMACH RiTTERS is that
stmaant Ii has draw backs, Its basis the aichulic
principle the most and wholesome of all
liquors aud this product after being purified by pecu-
liar method ot rectihcaion tempered and qualified by
an infusion OF herbs and endowed with the
vitaiizing properties
For sale by all Druggsis Grocers and Storekeepers
throeg ghout the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

MECHANICS. We believe the mechanics IN
.nis place, In all branches of business, arc as
skiliul workmen, as any 10 the whole country,
and that they manufacture all articles that
they sell at as cheap (it not cheaper rates, as
hey can be procured elsewhere. Nothing,
therefore, that mechanic, of our town, is
prepared to execute ought to be taken from
him to be made elsewhere. He should be en-
couraged, and encouraged cheeriully. To have
s community of well patronized and thrifty
mechanics is sure sign of prosperity 1t is
an entire mistake to suppose that better work
can be obtained in other places, and at less
price. The contrary is true. Alexandria me-
chanics are equal to any, and can turn out as
good work as the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

DIssATIsFACTIoN.-Ag great deal of dlSsatis-
action exists and finds expression among the
.ank and file OF the Radical party, at the late
action of some of the prominent members OF
that party, who, it is asserted, usurped au'
ihority not conferred upon them, when they
attempted to speak for the party in this coun-
", in recommending that no new Congressional
Conversion be held in this District. 1t is also
said that the party as a party have great diff
Guilty in obtaining hall in which to hold their
meetings, but that this Inner tub" experience
10 such difficulty. In this connection it will
Oe remembered that meeting Of the party 10
he Third Ward was to have been held some
weeks ago, but entrance could not be effected
into the colored school house, in which such
meetings are usually held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

SUCCESSFUL ROBBERY Yes tcrday q gen
teelly dressed youth visited the commission
store Of Mr.. d. Howard, on King street, and
asked if he could buy sheet OF paper an
enveope and stamp. MIR. Howard told him
he would not sell, but would give him the arti
clos he desired, AMI kindly preferred him the
use of his desk upon which to write. He wrote
his letter, and after finishing it, stayed about
the store for some time, and assisted MIR. How
ard sou in putting up some packages. In
the desk at which he had been writing Mr..
Howard kept his pocket book. About three
o'clock 10 the evening ne left the store, and a
short time after, when the proprietor had oc-
casion 10 use some money, upon looking into
the desk, his pocket book containing nearly
800, was gone. There is as yet no clue to the
detection of the thief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

AN ENGLISH COLONY IN DEMONSTRATIONS
the first Of September asmall party Of English
sporting gentlemen, headed by Capt; Ashland,
passed through this city with their dogs, guns,
and other sporting requisites, intending to
spend some time in the pursuit of game among
the mountains of the Blue Ridge. SO salts
factory has been their experience, and so we'll
pleased with the country were they, that a
large tract of land has been purchased near
Gainesville, on the Manassas railroad and
Captain Ashland aud Mr. Samuel Warsley
sailed from New York yesterday for the pur,
pose OF bringing out small colony OF English
emgrauts, which is expected to arrive about
the first OF April per steamer.-W Vas. hep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
A ehNANAL l 1.1aH ar ~ HAn'
THE ALEXA. STOVE WAREHOUSE.
TO THE TRADE.


Being DESTROYS of accommodating the mer-
chant, the farmer, and the mechanic have
fitted up the commodiou8 Warehouse, NO. 40
King street, and l am now prepared TO furnish
them with every variety of COOKING, PAR
IOR DINING ROOM and Q A n 3 =
STOVES; also, with all the varieties OF lin,
JAPANNED, COPPER and SHEET IRON
WARE, or the latest improved patterns L
can also furnish to order goods of any descrip-
ton that may be wanted in my line Particu-
lar attention is given to the wor kmanshlp and
material used in filing all orders of my patrons,
and | pledge satisfaction az 10 styleand quality.
NV work IS equal to any done in Northern
cities. l also ask the favor of all who wish to
examine or purchase goods In my line TO call
and see for themselves. Having an experience
of thirty years in this business, feet confident
| can suit them both in goods and prices.
also would call the attention OF the public
TO the fact that [ have just received the agency
of the celebrated ST 20 ART COO XII n e
STOVE. which needs no recommendation, as
persons in our good Old Dominion can fully
testify to its economy and great saving OF 1uel
and labor. 49,,
will close by extending my most heartfelt
thanks for the liberal patronage extended to
me in the old year just past, and truly hope a
continuance of the same. during the new year
just set IN. ENOC1 IN M 10
Opposite old stand.
p. S.-Roofng aud Spouting in town and
country, promptly attended to, and all work
fully warranted to please. feb ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

THE Fort WASHINGTON LIGHT -Consi1er-
able complaint has been made of late by the
pilots of steamboats, and other vessels plying
the Potomac, at the irregularity observed in
lighting the guiding lamp erected at Fort
Washington. 1t is stated that not more than
half the time does the light shine, although
the Government regularly employs man to
attend to this duty. The Aqua Greek steam
ers Vanderbilt and Keyport are especially In
convenienced by the irregularity complained
Of - Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

JUDGEsHIp OF THE 7rH DISTRICT. It's I'M
derstood that Wcstel Willoughby, now resid
ing in this city, and H. P H. Cromwell, 4 resident
of Fairfax county, ore aspirants for the judge
ship now held by Judge Thomas, and that the
claims of each are being pressed with charac-
teristic vigor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

WATCH Report Night dark and foggy.
No disturbances and no arrests. Streets very
quiet. Coored hall at Sestou Hall, on Pitt
street, between liking and Cameron, but the
attendants were very orderly. There were five
dodgers at the Watch house-two women. both
inebriated, who had just been turned out OF
work house-two men who promised to leave
town this morning, and the same boy who has
been sleening there for week past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
sPECIALDISPATCHES TO THE GAZET1
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congressional.


WASHINGTON, Feb. n.-Iu the Senate, to-
day, joint resolution was passed tor the con-
struction of bridge over the Ohio river, at
Cincinnati, to connect with the Kentucky
shore at Newport. &,
The Judiciary Committee were discharged
from the further consideration OF the practlca-
bility of restraining Judge Underwood from
multiplying the acts of the State Courts. This
course was taken in consideration OF the case
pending 10 the Supreme Court against Under
wood, and which will come up tomorrow
The Finance bill was taken up, and Mr.
Conkling, of New York, addressed the Senate.
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Shell
labarger made speech in opposition to the
resolution of implied censure on the Senate,
introduced by Mr.. Butler yesterday.
81 Virginia.
1t is reported, on pretty good authority
that the Judiciary Committee of the Senate
have agreed to adopt the plans and mod6ca
tons proposed by the Committee of Nine from
Virginia, and that the House bill for an cleo
ton in the State will be amended accordingly
and passed. .55
The question in ref erence to the removal of
the disabilities of the Judges is again agtated,
and it is now said that the proba biities are
that they will be relieved with the exception
of Judge Parker, against whom there is violent
opposition Mr. Joseph Segar, who has just
| recovered from severe ILLNESS, has filed
| a very strong argument in favor OF the removal
of the disabilities from all the Judges, which it
is thought will have some weight.
Louisiana.
The Committee on Elections have con-
cluded their deliberations in the Louisiana
contested election case. They declare that
Jones was not elected, and that neither Hunt
nor Menard (the colorcd contestant are emit
tied to seat the election having been In
valid on account Of intimidation and fraud.
1t is said that this result was announced IN or
der to forbid the question of the right OF ne
gro 20 seat.
Mississippi.
The Committee on Reconstruction, yester-
day, by vote of three to five, rejected the
proposition to admit Mississippi with her pres
ent government and constitution, as adopted
nv the late convention. The vote stood-ayes
Bingham, Norris and Payne-nayes Boutwell,,
Brooks, Beck, Beaman and Farnsworth.
Mississippi was again under consideration IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

ALEXANDRIA BIBLE SOCIETY A meeting
of the Executive Committee of this Society
was held this morning, in the rooms Of the
Alexandria Christian Association, report OF
the proceedings of which was prepared for to-
days issue of the Gazette, but owing to press
of matter it could not be inserted, but will APP
near to. morrow
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|. SSEMGLY ROOMS.
"a Hon. s. F. CARY
VIII dalivar his calohratad I,pC

IN HON. -. 7. Ia ~
Will deliver his celebrated Lecture,
NATURE AND REVELATION,
opposed O the use of Intoxicating drinks.
As he disappointed those who went to hear
him at the time he WAS last advertised, he
would state that the lecture will certainly be
delivered, without regard to the weather on
TUESDAY EVENING, February 10th, 1869.
Tickets, Doc; reserved seats l02 extra. Doors
open at o. clock; Lecture commence at s :
Seats can be secured at French's. fe ll-eotd
TAVING, ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEB
IL ruary, eighteen hundred and sixty nine,
associated with me in business my son, BENZ
NJ NAILS [ return my thanks to my friends
and the public in general, for their liberal pa
tronage extended towards me during The ast
year, and solicit continuance of the same TO-
wards the new firm All persons indebted to
me will please come forward ana settle tnel.
accounts, and al persons having claims against
me will please present them for pay ment
feb II JAMES w, MALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

THE JUNCTION RA1LRoAD.-The Washing

THE JUNCTION RAILROAD. The Washing:
ton Republican speaking of this measure says ::
''Those named as its corporators in the bill de
clare that they have no identity whatever with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
and propose to have rome whatever. Nor have
they any identity in this matter with me
Adams Express Company further than Tue
fact that that compauy's general agent ior Tue
Southern States is the one OF ther huhoer
who is to furnish most Of the capital Tor making
the improvements of the woIk 'hey eohleul.
plate They also offer to accept an anieuuheh'
to the bill requiring themselves or their as
sispees THE company, whoever may compose
+ ST that timel to permit any and all railroads
that hereafter may be constructed from Wash
;nSton citv South, TO cross the Potomac over
their bridge on payment of fair tolls for It's use
n will he remembered that there are numerous
claims against the road in the courts OF this
District and Virginia. Their existence and the
interminable bother and expense OF having over
them will prevent capitalists from advancing
the money necessary to make the road and
bridge what they should be, unless protected
by such charter as is now asked, which pro
yides for the sale of the present road and Its
franchises, and deposit of the amount 1t
brings in court, to be paid to whoever may be
entitled to it under future decisions OF the court
on the claims above mentioned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

REQUEST. are requested to ask the at
tention of the Postmaster at this place, to the
manner in which the mails are now delivered
at White Post, Clarke county, and to say that
if he can effect a change, or institute some IN
quiry which will lead to an Improvement, he
will receive the thanks of the citizens Of that
neig hborhood See letter on the subject in
another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
nIsCovERED BY A SOUTH CAROLYN.

ri =
IAN
ASK and I will convince you that l have an
Improvement upon my patent issued April H.,
1866, that justly merits the attention OF every
housekeeper.
1t is the best SOAP ever discovered, for the
following reasons;
1t can be made by any lady in fifteen min
u es, and requires but few hours for her TO
accomplish q large washing, as it washes with
out rubbing, boiling or machinery.
1t washes from the coarsest to the finest fabric.
1t will wash IN warm cold, hard or soft
water.
The chemicals can generally be found in any
drug store, and will not cost over live dollars
per year, Hy#
1t will wash out coach or machine grease,
printers ink, paint, anything that can be re-
moved, without the slightest injury to prints
or texture.
1t requires no blueing, as the cloths are
bleached by drying in the sun.
One good washerWoman can accomplish
more and better washing than FIVE OF the best
machines.
1t cures all skin diseases, washing letter,
itch, &c. 400
For washing paint carpets securing, &c, ii
has no equal, and is the cheapest soap made.
Family Rights, S. County and State Rights
for sale. l can convince any one DESTROYS of
buying County or State, that they can make
money by giving the recipe away. L give all
necessary instructions 10 insure success, and do
not exact the money until the purchaser has
seen the recipe, and is satisfied that 1t IS all L
claim for it. N. r. e. MAYER,
Savannah Ga
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KITES. -Kito time has commenced, but as
the streets are not the exact places in which to
indulge 10 The sport, because OF the consequent
danger of frightening the passing horses, the
police have determined to arrest all boys so
engaged Let the boys fly their kites on the
commons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
AGRICULTURAL.
GARDEN SEEDSl
GARDEN SEEDS

| have Just received my first supply of Lam
DRETHS GARDEN SEEDS, warranted fresh
and genuine, together with a full stock OF
LANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS; al
so, a small supply of the EXTRA EARLY
CARACTACUS PEA-my own Importation
to which would direct special attention. Inns
Pea is earlier than Landreth's Extra Early ana
much more prolific.
While l can recommend my entire stock OF
Seeds to be of reliable quality, l would call
special attention to my FLAT DUTCH CAB
BAGESEED.
Seeds put up in neat package, and mailed to
any part of the country, postage paid, on re-
ceipt of 10c per paper.
nss-Landreths Rural Register and Almanac
for 1869, ready for gratuitous distribution.
HERBERT BRYANT,
jan IS No. Is King St, Alexandria, Va
NEW CROP.
GRASS SEEDSl GRASS SEEDS
have in store and TO arrive
2O] bushels CLOVER SEED.
100 bushels TIMOTHY SEED,
100 bushels ORCHARD GRASS.
80 bushels HERDS GRASS.
25 bushels CLEAN and EXTRA CLEAN
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.
Will continue to receive all the above Grass
Seeds during the season, which will be sold st
the lowest market quotations, wholesale and re-
tail.
ENGLISH LAWN GRASS, expressly for
yards and lawns, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes,
Seed Corn, &C., &c; also in store large and
complete assortment of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS and MACHINERY, consist
ing in part of Minor s. Horizons Plows, with
wrought or cast iron share; Commin's Iron
Beam Plows Titus Iron Beam Plows, Cuff and
Brace Plows, Sinclair 81 Moore Flows, and
other patterns too numerous TO mention also.
Harrows of all kinds, Garden Plows, Hoes.
Rakes, Horticultural Tools, &c, &c.
All orders and correspondence will receive
prompt attention.
HERBERT BRYANT,
jan IS No. 70 King st., Alexandria. Va
TIME GREAT SPRING FERTILIZER.
ANDREW GOES
SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
For Corn, Oats and all Spring Vegetables it has
10 equal.
Price $50 per ton, in bags.
I am also agent for
Z. FRANK GOES
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
which has fine reputation Price $50 per ton
HERBERT BRYANT
ian IS No % King st, Alexandria Va.
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VT II. ROBERTS,

FXT II. ROBERTS.
w DENTIST
WASHINGTON STREET,
Two doors from Pierpoints drug store.)
ALEX AN DRlA, VA.
Owing to the great scarcity of money, and
the immense suffering occasoned by persons
not being able TO have their teeth attended TO-
/ have determined to reduce my charges so
that all may come with confidence that they
can have their work done well and will be
charged very moderately.
While have reduced my prices will still
continue to do the best style of work. Give me
call. (noy l7-tD w. ii. *.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

THE WEATHER continues remarkably mild
for this season of the year. The fog was SC
dense on the river this morning that navlga'
ton was impeded for some time, but between
ten and eleven o clock the sun came out and
has shone beautifully ever since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

LAND BUYERS. "A number of land buyers
have lately visited this city for the purpose OF
Prospecting, preliminary to making purchases.
Some, too, have been looking at town lots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

THE PIsCATAwAY LINE-Thc steamer
Fairy of the Piscataway line, after undergoing
some necessary repairs, resumed her trips this
morning.
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w. MALLS b. W. n
JAMES w. MALLS 81 SON,
1877 King St, Alexandria, Va.
naa lars in
HARDWARE. CUTLERY,

NIlD " OO 7 u
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings;;
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass double and single thick, of all sizes. =
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, of superior quality,
Cement Calciped Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &c. A large stock Of Pugh's celebrs-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in hrst
class Builders Furnishing Esta biishments
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

Police REPORT. were no cases OF a
criminal character at the Mayors or MagiS-
strate's Office this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

A Theft FRUSTRATED Soon after dark
last evening, coored man went into the gro
Gerry store of Mr.. Cowling, on the northeast
corner of the intersection of Duke and st.
Asaph streets, and on an order purportlrg to
be signed by Mrs. Robert Bell, obtained ham,
a sack Of -four, quantity of lard and bundle
of sugar. After filling the ORDER Mr.. Cowllng
suspected that all was not right and upon 60
ing to the door to look after the man, saw him
pass Mr.. Bells house, without entering 1t. Ills
suspicious were then verified, and hastily pur--
suing the thief, stopped him as hewas crossing
Pitt street, and made him give up the groceries
When asked why he did not go into Mr. Bell
he answered he had another order which he
was going to have filled before he went there.
Mr.. Cowling was contented with the recovery
of his goods aud allowed the thief to go his
way.
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Mississippi.

nssy~The Committee of Arrangements and In
vitations for the proposed supper to be given
bv the Alexandria Literary Association, on the
I'D of February, will meet at the Mansion
House. in room 62 this evening at o'clock.
feb lit CHAPMAN n EALE, Chm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

DK. LOOCKERMAN <uun.
ID SURGEON DENTIST. &C.,
(Grad. of Bait College of Dental Surgery, 1844)
No a., SOUTH WASHINGTON ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
DR.. L. respectfully informs the public that
for tocnty gears he has given especial attention
to the preservation of the natural teeth, and
will continue so to do, and invites those who
wish to SAGE them to call on him, knowing that
many are extracted and destroyed that by pro-
per treatment might be preserved and made
useful for life. Artificial teeth inserted ONLY
AS APPROVED BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES.
nov O-tf
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Ale@andria, Va, Nor. %, 1868.
After fully testing N. h. +. Mayors improv-
cd mode of washing, we feel confident that he
claims no 1nore than can be accomplished We
recommend it to all housekeepers,a an exceed
ingly valuable discovery, and worth many
times the price asked for it.
EDMUND +. WILMER
Dr. JAMES G.. HILL.
GEN. M. ID. CoRsE.
r. d. CATS
,>tt JOHN G. CLARK,
Comm'r. of Revenue.
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Alexandria, "a, NoU. 26, 1868.
have used Mayors Patent Soap c'Washing
Made Basy") in my family and do not hesitate
TO say that it Accompanies all that he claims
for it. l witnessed several garments that were
badly soiled with blood grease and dirt, in a
butcher stall washed clean without rubbing or
boiling, in cold water, in from three to four
minutes The recipe to me is invaluable. Ev-
cry family should be in possession of it.
w GUEEN
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PROFESSIONAL.
] a MES y. CLARK,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
BRENTsvILLB, Prince WM CO., VA,
WIZ attend promptly to any business in the
Courts Of Prince William. Fairfax and Stafford
counties Prince VIM. CO.. dec lily
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ITO THE ? u BLIC.

1 am in no way connected with the Dramatic
Association in which man by the name Of
Geo. w. Harrison figures, nor do l know of
any such person.
But consider myself first class actor among
every variety of PRIME FISH, and will be
happy to SEQ my customers at my place of bust
ness GEO. w. HARRISON,
Wholesale Dealer in Fish
Corpn. Fish Wharf, Alexandria, Va.
feb lin
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Having purchased from N; r. (, Mayer the
right of his washing Made Easy" for tho
counties of Alexandria and Fairfax, we are
prepared to sell Family Rights and chemicals
for the making of the soap.
JAMES GRIGG,
p. o. Box 10l. 1S9 King street
feh 10-1mif