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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17
STO9V\r ES'

A. j. Il. BRENNER'S, Middeburg, Va.
the finest assortment OF COOK, PAHLOR,
OFFICE and STORE STOVES for wood or
coal brought to this county; among which Is
the celebrated
MORNING GL0RY,"
the best and the most perfect heater ever intro
duced: all of which he will deliver and put up
in Loudoun or Fauquier counties ~ short no.
tco.
He has on hand every variety ol TIN and
JAPANNED' WARE, HOUSEKEEPING
ARTICLES, &C.. &c.
ROOFING and SPOUTING doho AZ short
notice in workmsnlike manner.
9S Call and examine stock and prlcea be-
fore purchasing elsewhere
J. II. BRENNEH
Middleturg, Loudoun CO., sep 2S-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

John W. Stevenson, Of Kentucky, was yes
terday elected U. S. Senator from that State
to succeed Mr.. McCreery, the present incum.
bent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

-rOMMISSIONEK SALE OF A VALU-
ABLE FARH.-Pursuant to Il decree OF
the Circuit Court of fauquier county, made on
the 9th day Of September 1869, in the case of
F. NJ Young, Executor of VIM. Rowley, de-
ceased, W John D. Rogers, &c, the under
signed, AS the Commissioners Of sale therein
named, will offer % tho highest bidder. before
burg, on SATURDAY. tho 10Th day o: Jsnu-
ary 1870. tnat beautiful farm, called Isl PR NH-
FIELD" owned md lately occupied by John
ID. Rogers, containing 3sG acres.
Thi. farm H. situated on the Turnpike from
MiddieOurg 10 Tho Plains, aboet 2 miles FROM
the former and miles from the latter place. -
IL l. o! the best quality of FauqWer land; IS
well cnccd with stones and rails well watofed,
3 large portion of it well set in clover; has an
abundance OF tho most valuable timer;
young orchard of choice fruit; Is IN healthy,
fine ncighborhood, and IS altogether about the
mos. desirable farm now offered for sale IN ms
section of NiggniG
The improvements ccaGist Of comfort ia
able STONE DWELLING, Kitchen, sA1A
Meat House, Dairy, &c.
The decree authorizes us t. sell either at pri'
vatc OF public sale upon tho following
TERMS, viz .-One.tenth of the purchase.
money in cash, and so much more as with said
une.tenth will make onetnird of tho whole
purchase money, to be pad on the contrma-
ton Of tho sale by the Court, and the resi-
duo in three equal payment in one and
two years; the deferred payments 10 bear in
tcrest from the day Of sale, and u be secured
by tho bonds Of the purchaser, md retention ot
the tito un,ii last payment ig made.
BURR L. holland.
ARTH. Il. ROGERS.
Commissioners Of Sale.
MiId oburg. VA. dec l7-eots
l.cesburg Mirror and Warrentnn Index copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

q DEALHAMS
-, IMPROVED
CHAMPION BRACE
Patented Nov. %, 1869.
This Brace, in its peculiar construction. has
all the advantages of
SUSPENDEkS AND SHOULDER BRACES
COMBINED.
lst. Ii does not dissrrange the Shirt Bosom.
~. IT cannot slip off the shoulders
81. There is less strain on the buttons o: tho
pants than with common suspenders
18th. Each section of tho pants can be adj u5t
ed Independently.
5.h. By means of the Adjustable Back Strap
gentle or powerful brace can be obtained.
6th. 1t attaches to the Pants al the same
points that the ordinary suspender does. For
sale by s. DHALHAM, Clothier,
dec3 81 King st., Alexs., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

WAsHlNGToN ITEMS The Grant wing OIL
the Boys in Blue" had a torch light process
sion last night, and speeches were made to
them by Nh Colax aud Mr.. Blaine.
Fifteen physicians in this city have started
plan for an Equal Rights" Medical Society,
in opposition to the present Medical Society.
which has excluded colored doctors from mem.
bership.
Small pox has made its appearance in vari ,
Gus portions OF the city, and permits for patti.
ents to be placed in the corporation small pox
hospital, are OF daily occurrence.
The city is just now infested with hordes of
what are called by the police sneak thieves, I"
and not day goes by but complaints are made
Of burriarcs and petty theits. The thieves
are principally co,orcd persons, who, in default
CT other occupations. provide for their wants by
this kind Of work.
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>
This is the ngo OF improvement, ANA nian B.,
constantly on the alert awaiting the announ'c-
ment of some new discovery in art or science,
by which he may ec0nomlZa labor, save eN
pense and appropriate To himself the aIVhl
tages derived from scientific discovery. A
cordingly science has Welded To the ingenuity
OF man aud ). Il. SEHTON'S BALTIMORE
FIREPLACE HEATER mas been presentoi
to the public Thi: Heater has been improyei
by a top feeder" which makes 1t the best ani
most economical Heater in tho market. Will
but one fire it will heat from ono TO tour room
thereby saving great deal %; tAbor and e.
pense, and obtaining uniform " of tempeFa
ture not reached by the ordinary methods o.
heating.
Stoves embracing all tho varieties OF
COOK. PARLOR and HALL-and to which 1
call your attention they vii! be sold on tie
most reasonable terms.
/ continue to manufacture Nil articles of TIN
COPPER and SHEET IRON WARE.
Also, ROOFING, SPOUTlNG, GUTTER
ING, SC, done in the best manner. SpeciM
attention given to tho repair of Fire Placr
Heaters and al other Stoves.
THOMAS HOY.
sep 22-tf =. w. cor. King and Pitt sta
10 SOUTH ROYAL STREET Is
Ell. CLARKSON'S
STOVE WA ROOMS.
The catalogue for this Fall consists Of the fol-
lowiag STOVE for cooking: The IR0NSIDE5
Farmer, Excelsior, Columbia, Continental
Planter, Prize. Amity, Wayerly, Nm. Fell,
Charm, Carroll Cook and Miner; also tn"
Victor. Umpire and Portable Range.
For Parlor, Hall, Chamber and Dining Room
Stoves. we have the Morning Glory, Gem, BOu
quet &c; also, a full line of Cum berlsnd Con-
Stoves, Wood Stoves, Ten Plate Stoves, Laun-
dry Stoves, &c sill OF which have given such
entire sststacti n for the past four years that II
is useless for us - say anything except t. wsr-
rant every article 10 please the purchaser.
Prices TO suit the times.
Roofing, Guttern2 ard Spoutng done nj
short notice. -
A general assortment Of TINWARE, HOL-
Low WARE. &c.
All orders promptly filed.
h. II. CLARKSDH,
SGD lG-3m l3 South Royal street.
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Foreign News.

The Paris Figaro says Count liaru nau q
conversation with the Emperor on the subject
of his entering the Cabinet. lie made it
condition of receiving tire appointment that
the Orleauist Princes should be permitted to
enter France The Emperor replied that it
was a Republic that cxiIed them, and concIud-
ed his remark 20 the Count with the words:
See me again on this interesting subject.
1t is reported the Empress has instructed
her Chamberlain to meet l'ere llyacnthe at
Ilavrc and dissuadc him from attempting to
preach in Paris.
In the French Corps LeeiSlati yesterday
Deputy EslauceGn expressed homage for the
Orleans Princes, and regretted their continued
Punishment FORBADE, Minister OF The Inc
rior, protested against these remarks. Esan'
ce!;n denounced the policy Of the Govcrnm ent
with much warmth. He declared that all the
governmental candidates. whose election TO the
Corps we're contested, had better be admitted
at once, as discussion was useless The Deputy
was cllcd TO order.
A brilliant review OF tho POntlilcal Iouaves
was given in Rome yesterday by General kauz
Ter, Minister OF War. The weather was
splendid, and everything passed Oft hncly.-
Sixty thousand spectators were present, lnc.ud
ing five hundred bishops ami many foreign
military officers
Letters from Rome report that the Pope
urges the appointment of the Galcan Bish-
OPS on leading committees. ut Is generally
understood that the object of the recent decree
OF the Pope dissovng the Council in case OF
his death, il to prevent the election TO the
Papacy oil any but an Italian.
Advices from Rome state that the Council
has as yet been unable to frame a commission
to regulate the relations between Church and
State, aud define the rights of each. Several
votes had been taken, but they we're indeclsve.
Uaeasiness exists in regard to the health OF
the Pope. The recent decree providing for an
election OF successor should the Pope die
during the session OF the Council was but
formaiity addressed 10 all members of the
Council Statements that any notifications
will be made in the regulations OF the Council
are inexact. 1t is officially settled that no dis
cussion on this point will be allowed.
The Duchess Of Genoa has positively pro
tested against her son receiving the Spanish
Crown.
la the Spanish Cortes yesterday resolution
to investigate the robbery Of the Crown jewels
vas adopted-12O to s. Minister Feuerala
persists in his charges against ex Queens Chris
tina and Isabella in connection with the alb
s,rac,ion of the Jewels.
1t Iisbon on the night OF December lO.h
placards were posted in the streets calling PEG.
ole to arms in che name OF Republic, and
making other revolutionary appeals. The
next day q number of suspected parties were
arrested among them General AzeZere. The
Influence of the Duke of Saldanha Ia increas
inr. 1t is expected the Ministry will be forced
to resign.
1t is reported in London that the Suez canal
will he closed to commerce shortly, in order
that new excavations may be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

ST. PAuL's CHURCH, LEEDS PARISH, ' A.
Our church was entirely dismanted AMI desc.
Grated during the war, and at its close We were
left with no place for religious worship. Since
that time we have been making great cycrtions
to put our church and parish in order again -
O condition that we can use it, but 1t ~ aOso-
lutely necessary that we have 4 rcctory; this,
however, We arc utterly unable to build by our
Selves and feeling the great importance of it
to our parish, we are obliged to appeal to the
generosity of friends without this our object
cannot be effected We ask our friends to
send us one dollar as contribution to this
cause. Please respond at earliest convenience,
as we wish to 60 to work, ii possible, at once.
Address, Robert II. Tyler, llaymarkat Prince
William county, Va.
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STOVES. TINWARE. &c.
lively TIMES HAVE COME AT LAS


7 lively TIMES HAVE CONE AT LAST
They kav9 a.r,ed, and csn be .o"-.. ): tue
PURCELL,
Southwes. orner King and Wsshing;or 50
the shape OF
THE LIVELY TIMES
2 newly-pa.ented Parlor and Office Self Feel
ing, Base burning Stove, the best in the work.
The The MORNING GLORY Fireplace
HEATER
TO heat one two 'h-er r four rooms, or.ls
TIE SEXTON Pr FACE HEATERS.
THE MAC T. PARL0R,
and otner Stove. ia COX and Paror ol lG9
best msnufactur'. ,,n..,,,,..,
done at the shortest notice and In the best III ~
ae-, both in the city and country
re- All wor,: warranted to give =a..s.a..i'A.
nov 27-lm
THE CLIMAA.
WILLIAMS ALBRIGHT otuE +.
For Burning Btuminous Coal, is the most
Economical that can be used
lat. One ton of bituminous coal Will heat a.
ordinary sized room comfortably the entire
season.
"a. 1t consumes the fine and lump coal - J..
comes from the mines.
Sd. 1t is only necessary to feed the stove J-ys
in "a hours. in ordinary winter weather.
4th. There is no dust or gas arising from tls
stove.
9th. The heat IS most delightful, ;e,enlb.,.g
that OF a mild. bslmy summer day.
9th. As the fire never goes cut, the room j.
kept at a pleasant temperature day and night!
7th. 1t is the best stove for sitting room,
nurseries and offices, which il left Il hours Til
be found comfortably warm At the END Of that
time.
Sth. 1t is the most durable stove in the ms'
ket, as is self evident from the mode o: ITS con
structioa and the slow combustion Of fuel:
). ii WILLIAMS.
Manufactured and for sale by
JAMESON & COLLINS,
Cor Royal and Wilkes at,
,,,,. "a In, Aleyendria \irpinlt
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IA rim e. LIST.

suS nosg............7 Is MOON SETS m'g..... 3 ~
Sun SETS ...........d 40 HIGH WATER m goo w
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. DEC. Il.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Caroline kcrZel, Durham, hence for
Fall river. arrived ~ New York 10Th instant
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ICOMMCNICATED.

tOMM NItaIfD.
An appeal for one dollar IN aid Of , Rec'o,y
Dear Mr.. Snowden, Gazetteer,
Do not, we ask you, think u queer,
If striving Tor our church's wea!
We send a rather odd appeal;
And doggcre lines to you indiic,
Begging forthwith TO send mite,
To aid those who, without eXaggeratlon,
Are most impecunous congic CATION
Not to be used Tor purpose sinister,
But to build cottage for our minister.
Weare striving by every hook an! crook,
And failure our ladies could not brook,
For by Andromache, vile Of Hector
We mast have parsouag. Tor our rector.
llAYMARkE1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

DIAHGSl MUSiCi
PARLOE ORGANISE
Just uupAckcd llHe assortment Of GER
MAN ACC0RDEONS. French 10. Concert
nae, Ranios, Tsmborincs, Mouth Organs also
4 pics-ed assortment o! Guitar and Violin
Strings. Five di!eron: sizes Parior Organs,
several 81. table Tor small churches, very low.
Call and see. al kinds If instruments repair
I'd V. BECKER,
dec l7--3. ilo King 81, near st. Asaph
NALL ASSORTMENT OF KID GLOVES,
Z All numbers and colors,
For Gpntlenn en snd Ladies; jus. received ~
Iec L WiTMEH s. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-17

I JOkl READl
A. Il. MOTT u 60.
Are now displaying their LARGE and Varied AS
sor;rnent Of CHRIST MAS PRESENTS iortthe
old ani young.
Work Boxes, Glove BJxes, Writing Desks,
Vases and Mantle Ornaments. Walking Babies,
Velocipedes, Clappng Babies, Grccian Bend
Babies, Tea Sets, Carriages, BedsteeGs,
Hobby Horses. Wagons, Rogers Woslenho!m,
Needan and other celebrated Cutlery
Oar toys were purchased a. the largest New
York importers ard auction houses, and will
he sold very low. Gail and examine at
A. Il, MOTT ~ CO.'S,
dec l. 50 King street.
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INFORMATION.

nov "A I'm
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02

n B.-DR. FLATTERY viii appear at Viz
sinia, International Hotel, the Last WBDNES-
hAY.of sresy month, to eTrs ne ACE nofo ~
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02
EXCHANGE
Ell.
Snnsome Street, SRn Francisco.

Extending from Sacramento st. to Hallsck 'i)
uAyING BEEN RECENTLY RENO. sHia
II Yated and newly furnished makes Il s";H
the most quiet, economical and comfort 1A
able FAMILY HOTEL In the State. Being
centrally located, It offers every iuduoemsnt for
Business men and the Public generally.
The TABLES will constantly be supplied with
every luxury the market affords. The Americ1a
Exchange Coach, with Red Lights, will be 4!
the Wharvcs and Depots TO convey passengers
iS2Ssm TIMOTHY SARGENT, Proprietor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02
TO TIE PUBLIC.

It Is important to those who are afflicted. or
TO those who ars interested In the welfare OF
their friends, TO be careful Of the many pretended
doctors who infcst all cities, publishing their
skill in curing all diseases In a few days, and
imposing upon tho public by using the names o.
eminent physicians from Europe and other
plnees. at ..f.Hf
DIR. FLATTERY does not deceive people By
exhibiting bogus titles. pretended patients let.
tiers, certificates, etc. The Doctor will satisfy
all persons who may call at his office, Of his abil.
ity to treat all diseases he proposes to cure. II
will cost You nothing, and may save you many
rcgrcts-for, as advertising physicians In elght
cases out Of ten arc bogus, there Ia no saiety I'D
trusting any Of them till you know VINO ane
what they arc. he does mot guarantee all cases
fees are exactcd only where cures can pe ei-
fected. Where doubt exists az to the posnoiiit1
OF cure. It Is freely stated. believing tns IL the
Iddrsss DIR, J. FLATTERY,
Sacramento, Cal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02


ary symptoms; Catarrh. Deafness. Dis
charges from tho Ear. Impaired Sight,
Bronchial and Pulmonary Com
plants. and oil the various dis
eases incident to tho Eye,
Ear, Throat. Lungs, and
the Mucuous Membrane.
Or any other part OF the system attended win
functional arrangements or Morbid Discharges.
His consultations for years have averaged rom
lyc 10 ten thousand a year, which gives him al
experience unsurpassed by any, and only oqualod
by a few. ,, % .rr. ,II
STAGES OF disease. While all diseases are Sula.
HE IN taken In season. all stages arc MOI. lour
cas. NAV be curable this wcek. not next Io'day
not ,o.norrow-hencc the danger OF eciay.
~ rSi-No case will be received where mere IA
,pv donbt OF cure and relief
NJ" borsons M distance, In most cases, may DO
CURED At HOME,
n. ,ddrcssiny letter to DIR. FLATTERY.
Stating case. symptoms and length OF timo the
,,,.ease has continued, can have medicines
nromptly forwarded. free from danger and 80.
rrnrcIy sealed. 10 any part OF tho country, with
S,Ii and plain directions for use.
consuliat!ons free. and communicates strict.
" confidential All cases guaranteed, or tho fec
viii be refunded in every case.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02
SURGERY.


1t is one OF the greatest triumphs Of Hone-
opathy To dispense with the operation OF ampu-
tation and cxcision In more than two.thirds of
the cases, BY the radical cure OF the diseased
parts, which Allopathy would have consigned
TO the knife. .r.... . .."....
Fractures and serious wounds are healed in
less time and with less pain than under any
other mode of treatment ...
Homeopathy is fulfilling a mission whose end
IA the overthrow OF all other modes OF cure,
and the establishment Of its own complete and
permanent rule. ....
HOMEOPATHY AND LIFE AssuRAScH.-Tho
Directors Of London Life Assurance Office
the :" General Proyident AT its recent meet
ing have placed on record their opinion THAT
persons treated by the Homeopathic system en-.
Joy more robust health, are less frequently at.
tackled by disease and when attacked recover
more rapidly than those treated by any other
system; that with respect to the more fatal
classcs Of diseases the mortality under Homo
opathy is small In comparison with that Of Al.
lOpathy that thero ars diseases not durable st
ali under the latter system which are perfectly
durable under the former: and finally, that the
medicines prescribed by HomGopathists do not
injure the constitution, whereas those employed
by Allopaths not unfrcqucnily entail the most
serious and In many instances fatal conse
qncnccs." The Directors further propose to
summon q meeting OF the shareholders TO lay
before them the facts they have collected and
the decision at which they have arrived. name.
ly. ITO open special section for pcrsons treat.
cd by Homeopathic system, ut lower rate OF
premium than that charged on other lives
london (Eny) 01Serrr.
The ATLANTIC Mutual LIFH Insurance
COMPANY. OF Albany, New York, says: RE.
garling medical treatment, as affecting rates,
that Ihs systems OF medical practice as affecting
the duration Of life are well worthy Of consider.
alton by Life Insurance Companies appears 10
US evident: calculations upon data In our pos.
session show decreased rai0 OF mortality under
the Homeopathic system OF Medicine Wo
have therefore concluded to make deduction
OF 10 per cent from tho table rates upon each
payment of premium by those habituay using
this mOdo OF treatment. In case OF medical
p-acticc being changed, the full rates will be
aglaa charged. To those who employ tho Ho.
.s,qpathic system when III, this company win
a,.kI deduction OF 10 per cent. from the usual
- OF premium, feeling satisfied that ;Ge NOR
atty ffon disease Il vastly lcsa under this
node Of treatment. From large mass OF sta.
ti.tcs, gathered nom all parts OF the civilized
world, and 4ppl!ed largely by AIUyathic an.
thorltlcs, .e acing the records or the treat
ment OF or .JO0oO cases Of disease, Is drawn
the followiH-
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02

II will thus be seen that OF one hundred pa.
tients treated by Homeopathic physicians eight
will die whilo if the same number arc treated
by Allopathic physicians. thlrty.four will die:
and Of the myriads who die under old school
treatment the world over. Homeopathic treat
mcnt would save scvcnty-six OF every hundred.
Virginia. December ]. 1865. dol n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02
DIR. F. KILLER,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
AND -
SURGEON.
nR. KILLER PAYS PARTICULAR AT.
- tention to . .........
Medical and Operative Surgery ard Mid
r.. Wifory. ..

oGice-ss South c street, opposite R'sIli,
Farm & Co
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02

HOMEOPATHY Ia the only true system OF
medicine based upon the laws OF nature. Sew
enty.fiye years OF experience have proven that
one.half Of thosc dying at an early agc can be
saved.
q. Homeopathy cures oil curable diseases per.
mancntly, which have resisted tho skill Of the
best practitioners Of any OF the old medical sys.
TEN for years.
Homeopathy aims to eradicate disease entire.
y; 10 curn sure and easy, without bleeding,
blistcring, cartcrizing or drugging: to prolong
life ana lessen tho number OF sick days.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-02-02
IMPORTANT NOTICE
70 TO
Millmen, Painters, Glazier&
Paper Hangers, Etc.

10 OOO POUNDS ENGLISH BL. .
100 CARBOYs OF SULPHURQC
rs CARBOYS NITRIC ACEDi
rs CARBOYs MURIATICA ACID
10, 600 Lbs. ATLANTIC AND
- JEWETT'S LEAD; .
1900 LBS. ENGLISH RED LEAD
$500 GALS. ENGLISH BOILED
OIL. in Drums nnd Barrels;
so BBLS. OHIO FIRE PROOF
PAINT
1900 GALS. SECOND QUALITY
OF ROILED OIL., for
Roof Painting, ETC., Etc.
PAPER! PAPER! PAPER!
r HAVE THE MOST COMPLETE AND
extensive assortment Of WALL PAPER
ever offered In this State, comprising English,
French, and American patterns, In Gilt, Satin
and Blank.
For list OF prices and samples, call at
JOSEPH FREDERICKs',
Ne. AZ South @ Street, Virginia,
OPPOSITE BANK OF CALIFORNIA,
Where will also be found WINDOW GLASS Of
allSizes; LOOKING GLASS PLATES. Double-
Thick Glass; PICTURE FRAMES: GILT
MOULDISGS. etc: WINDOW SHADES or all
descriptions; CORNICES, etc. l.
~ Orders for Glazing, Papcring, House and
Sign Painting, etc., lefl at 4.
JOSEPH FREDER1CKS'.
43 South street, opposite Bank OF California.
f.''' no21-lm
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-14

Breaking ]ails is all the rage in North
Carolina Mt present. Several prisoners in
Smlthfield and Greensboro jails have re-
Gently taken French leave.
The Wisconsin Senate has voted to ascent
to the formation of a new State of Superior.
formed from Northern Wisconsin and
Michigan.
THE KILLING MAN1A-Our exchanges
from different parts of the country tell us of
Il murder epidemic?
to make a velocipede with rimmed.wheels.
so that it can be run at the rate of 100
miles an hour on II single rail of a railroad.
MULTUM IN PARvo.-From subscriptions
of one cent per week, 100000 were re-
ceivcd by the society for the propagation Of
The Roman Catholic faith during 1868
An Exeter, n H., man was lately SEN
tenced to five days in Jail, for lifting his
children by the hair Of their heads. and tear
ing his wife's scalp off.
1t is said that the income of Mrs. Lincoln
from her husbands estate is about S., 900 a
year Poor old creature-won't somebody
threw her a penny? How can Congress
long debate in the face of such suffering gs?
Murray Mcconnell, an Illinois State Sc
nator, was murdered in his Office in Jack
sonvillc, ILL.,, on Tuesday-the marks of five
sslungshot blows being found upon his
head.
A Mr.. H. G. Dorsey, of Rhode Island. at
one time an inmate of State prison, now
gives dinner to the inmates of each of tho
New England penitentiaries, including
Now York. on his birthday, every year.
Hon Daniel S. Pratt, Senator elect from
Indiana, is six feet five inches high, and
weighs 40S pounds, he bids high to be
corporal successor of Hon. Dixon H. Lewis,
deceased, long n distinguished Senator of
Alabama.