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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
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80 KIM >:rc,;. cog. Alfred,
Announce that /" i,e''i ~" Wait, '' lho aP-
preaching Holidays, l9ey h''o ih"19 iarge su-
ditlons to their stock oi ,n,,,r,..
CHOlCh ram I'LL OhON NrhiH1,
c. 60 - - :; ~ - =. - \ -, -. J., o,colIo1
wI'cn NJ III 'a' .osS "'" P'''0
we ha'lle IN III pat ho,,., ,,.,,.,...I.oyo,
Valencia Raisins, Now Citron.
Sweet Cider, FlavorinE Extracts.
Pure Spices. PreserN cd Ginger.
Canned Fruits and Vegetables.
Sardlnes, English and American Pickles, Sr,
AT VERY Low PRICES
dec l.
vyINEs AND IJoUORs.
w
n. L. Rum, sherry Wihe'
French Brandy, rort VINE;
Holland Gln, UG9kihg ne,
B5ker,' Ih"n psoh' hauge,, ,.;hg Mq'g
ler, Gray and other cho!ce brands OF " "his-
Rles An eSa'nihs53n ~ Tp ~ Ho'ns ,WinS0N
,o 93e - - oar Lifro,
DEauT1Er1I uOTJDAY EsENTs AT
~ aAIJ,ERY or FiNEARra
un 1te Kirg r,rnct
Just received from tho importers sud put.
hsbers the largest and most beautiful assort-
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BAN ERS.

John -. BURKE. ARTHuR HERBERT
DURKE & HERBERT,
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
U9FICE-CoRNER KING Il WATER sTs,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
BUY AND SELL
UNCURRENT MONEY,
GOLD AND SIL YER COIN,
AND EXCHANGE.
BONDS AND STOCKS,
BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION.
Loans negotiated, Sight Drafts, Checks and
Time Bills collected on al accessible points,
and RENTED for promptly.
u. s. Revenue Stamps and Corporation Tax
Certificates Of Alexandria always on hand and
for sale. nov ll-tt
WILMER d. CoRsE. MONTGOMERY D. CoRsE
DANKING HOUSE OF
WILMER ID. CORSE & COY,
Nos. 81 s. SO, King ST.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WILL DEAL IN
DOMESTIC EXCHhNGE, GOLD AM
SILVER COIN, UNCURRENT
MONEY, RAILROAD
BONDS, &C., sc.
GOVERNMENT BONDS and other secur-
ties bought and sold on commission
Collections made on all accessible points in
the United States, and proceeds promptly re-
mitted. Int. Rev. Stamps for salc. sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

HOLIDAY GOODS.
BEAUTIFUL.
GOODS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS
FRENC CTS
BOOK & STATIONERY STORE,
No % KING %TRERT
We ara now openlng Que Of The Inet asSort'
uents Of beautiful and unique goods for the
| Holidays ever oferei IN this msrket The lead
| ing articles are
RIFLES. PRAYER SHYMN BOOKS,
la Rich Antique sni Velvet Bindings,
tull Inc Of tbs choicest American and English
JUVENILE BOOKS;
| GAMES for little folks IN great Variety
| BUILDING and ALPHABET BLOCKS,
| HACKGA AMMON BOARDS,
CHESS MEN AND BOARDS.
uLUNE und HANDKERCHIEF BOXES.
| in nne Russia and Vienna Leather.
FANCY INkSTANpS. very handsome.
FINE GOLD PENS and PENCILS in gold
| mounted, rubber and pearl casea. Very desir-
able for Christmas Presents.
PHOTOGRAPH albums,
in every Style
sATChEl& AND TRAVELLING BAGS.
IN Turkey Morocco ana Russia Leather
FINE WRITING DESKS.
ia Mahogany, Rosewood, Satin Wood and
Leather beautifully inlsid and very artistic IN
design and finish
PAPkrERlES.
,u Morocco and Russia Leather;
PORTFOLIOS.
in great variety
REAL TARTAN.
scotch Wood Goods great variety,
WORK BOXES,
in great variety, new and UNIQUE sly les;
LADIES COMPANIONS,
in Russia Leather;
FINE PORTE
CARD CASES,
CIGAR CASES and
POCKET KNIVES.
A Beautiful Collection oi
JAPANESE GOODS u LAQUER WARE,
Consisting OF
Richly Inlaid Cabinets.
Card Receivers. Trays,
Handkerchief Boxes,
Work Boxes, Glove Boxes,
Magic Flowers,
Fish and Boats.
BEAUTIFUL BONES,
in straw Work, Chinese Tops,
JEWEL CASES,
Toilet Gases and Chinese Plates-besdes many
other Novelties in fine Laquer Work.
The above is only u partial list OF rich and
elegant goods, selected with special reference
to the coming HOLIDAYS, all Of which have
been bought at the lowest cash prices, and will
be sold at the very lowest rates. 1t will afford |
mo pleasure to show these goods.
To parties who are unable to visit the city TO |
select Christmas presents, full information will
be checr(ully given by letter
GEORGE f. FRENCH,
No. IS KING STREET,
dec 8 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT BERRY,
u IN GREAT VARIETY.

" IN GREAT VARIETY.
Ladies Lace Collars, Cuffs and Handkcr-
chiefs, real and imitation French embroidcr-
ed sets in beautiful patterns.
Also, all kinds of Linen Collars, Cutls and
Handkerchiefs.
Silk Scarls, Sashes of al kinds, colors and
widths; Silk and Satin Sailors Ties; Roman
and Plain Bows in different patterns.
All kinds of DOLLS; French Patent and
Untanned Leather DOH Heads Beautiful Wax
Dolls with real faxen curls, and of all sizes and
at all prices.
Several new novelties in the TOY LIN E.
Bohemian Toilet Sets and Vases; Work Boxes
and Writing Desks OF beautiful workmanship
China Cups and Saucers, Tea and Dinner Sets,
Match Boxes, Soap Dishes, Watch Gases, Wax
Figures and Card Baskets.
JEWELRY in endless variety; Pertumed
Necklaces and Sets; Bracelets, Arab and
Shawl Pins, Sleeve Button and Watch Chains,
Agate Brilliants, Jet, C&s.l and many other
kinds of Sets.
Segar Stands, Slipper Patterns in plain and
TuGed work Lubin's, Barney's, Ph .lon's and
other popular Perfumes English and French
Hair Brushes fancy and plain back. and all ar
ticles pertaining to the toilet; ali Of which are
suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, and arc
10 be sold at very low prices. Call and exam
inc. dec la c. G. BERRY. y King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

ANECDOTE OF DANIEL WEBsTER.-O one
occasion, returning alone from court, from
Nantucket he stopped, as usual, tor the night
at the hotel he always stopped at, on the way,
aHd tound has room read! and light burning
After he had gone to sleep up drove Kilburn
Whitman, famous lawyer in Plymouth county,
aud the greatest snorer in all Massachusetts,
Ii was SAID of him that at q session Of the court
u Taunton once, he Snored sleeping compan-
.On into such u nightmare that his screams
brought the whole household into the room,
INT Kiburn was still snoring. lie wanted
olging The host told him he had only one
spare bed which was in Mr. Webster's room,
and he dared not put him in there. Kilburn
AID he would make it all right with Mr.. Web
,,er. The host said, $50 to Newcome' :"
buE kilburn persisted, and went up to Mr..
Webster's room, while the host and his wife
retired for the night la about half au hour
hey were aroused by great knocking at their
door. On opening it, there stood Mr.. Web
-ter looking black as he only could look when
angry What did you put that sperm whale
into my room for? He snores loud enough to
wake the whcle South Atlantic" The host
made every possible explanation, and brought
kilburn down and put him on the sofa for the
night. But Mr.. Webster was never after
guest in that house.
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DOR THE LID A \ 5.

FOE M Il OLD A s.
All kinds Of
CAKE PANS.
CAKE CUTTERS
PIE PLATES,
JELLY CAKE
BAKERS, &c, ri
4. II. CLARkS0N'S,
dec 10 IL South Royal ST
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
>ND VI RG MA ADVE RTISER
PUBLISHED DAILY By
Ed L. AR SNO WIDEN,
..tFlCE-GAZFTTE BUILDING, 20 PRINCE ST.

ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADVERTIS Err,
For the Country
20 l. published regularly on TU ESDAIS,
fhU KSDAlS and SATURDAYS, at Sc per
snnun--paysbl in advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
DIssoLUTGON OF COPARTNERsHIP

The copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of BROOKES & TAYLQR Is
this day dissolved by ,,"."s!h. '''~'
81 tho old "F" w. BROOKE2.
G. 9 TAYLOR, Jr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

HOLIDAY GOODS.

HOLIDAY GOODS.
GAVE RoTH TIME AND MONEY.
HOLIDAY GOODS,
hULh3Al.E AND RETAIL
Magnificent sud Desirable Presents Tor both
Old ana Ycung, at
CHA Rl.ES W. GRFE EN- -,
NO as KING STREET
Just received from tue Importe,- ah eAten-
sive variety of goods. suitable ~
GIFTS FOR The HOLIDAY SkA0ON,
~ offered, consisting OF
HANDSOME WORN BOAt5,
GENTs' TRAVELLING CASES.
WRITING DESh3
TOILET SETS.
.fFWELRY.
FANCY aud
ORNAMENTAL
BOAES,
in great VaIiatY
Every k,ni of China Ornament and Vase,
very handsome.
Tea. Coilee and Dinner 3etts. various style
Walking, Talking and Kicking Dolls
and Doll Heads of every a"
scriptIon, from the small
est to the largest
Ladies Companions,
Cigar Stands,
Backgammon Board,
Chess Men,
DOminoes,
Building and
Alphabet Blocks,
Handsome Hair Brushes, Travelling Bags,
Hand Mirrors, Silver 1himbles, Dollar
,Iewelry Portmonaies, Games and Pul-
Zes, Watch Stands, Perfume
ry, Pomsdcs, &c, &c.
ns-A liberal discount will be allowed to su-
.horzed parties, purchasing in large quantities,
for societies, fairs, &c.
M4- Merchants in and out Of the city viii! be
supplied AT wholesale prices. which they will
ind as low as the same goods can be bought in
any of the Northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
FANCY GOODS, DC.
THURS AND MILLINERY GOODS

Just received large assortment q!
F II RS,
such rs pure SA BILE CAPES and w r .,
SABLE MINK MUFFS and COLI NR-, ST.
BERIAN SQUIRREL MUFFS AMI COL
LARS, Carrokule Sacquea and Muhs A@tTn !ts"
Collars and Muh; isrt''an tph
an" " largo CciHiILDREN'S FL RS,
Swsnsdown and Ermine Trimmings
Furs made and repaired at tho sh''ttst ""-
tice.
MILLINERY GOODS,
such as Bonnets, Hats Flowers, Feathers h'''
A fnll line Of GENTS and BOYS HATS
and CAPS. Miss l; a. % n -
No. 90 King st, Evans old stand,
oct 30-2m Alexshurla' hS'''"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
CHARLES w. GREEN,

dec ll-l0t GS King street.
DOR SALE CHEAP.
A largo lot of CANNED PEACH ES and
Every can warranted, and will be opened for
the purchaser if desired
The ol6 cans will be bought again.
f. H. CLARkSON,
dec II Il South Royal II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

NOTICE.
s..... continue the business at the old stanl
| under my own name and returning mamy
thanks to nv friends and tho public generally
for their mast favors, shall solicit continuance
Of the same Very respectfully, ,,-,
doc a VIM. +. BROOKhS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

Ii HOLIDAY GOODSl
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
G9 King street,
Has just received by New York steamer an
extraordinary stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Largest stock yet presented.
Variety indescrbsbe.
Prices satisfactory to purchasers.
An examination Of stock solicited.
doc : No. 68 King street.
CHR1sTMAs IS coMINd'
have this day received large lot OF
HAVANA AND MALAGA ORANGES;,
FIGS in baskets and drums; Almonds, Fill
berts, Cream Nuts. English Walnuts. Peanuts,
Cocoanuts, and large lot of TOYS and FAN
CY ARTICLES, Malaga and Catawba Grapes,
and n great variety OF French and Candy OF
my own manufacture. Sold at
G. SCHAFERS.
dee No North Fairfax street
FFuirS' SC:
l5G boxes halt and quarter bo7e, Rsleini
cases New Currants
10 boxes Citron
30 drums Figs.
. bbls Cranbcrres
bbls Sweet Cider
cask Old Jamaica Spnts-
1 cask Scotch Whiskey.
10 casks Cooking Wine.
In store and for sale low by
nov 23-eotD2j BREWIS LAWSON.
GROCERIES AT REDUCED PRICES.
GsAls5Ss SsfA4lss5s i. p saaSHnFEFK:iiEs .GaRaaSNHbnkEKiEs.
ATMORR'S MINCE MEAT,
WHITE AND BROWN n SUGARS.
ANRITpS MOIIASs5ES, HON
HAMS BREASTS, BUTTER. LARD.
STRICTLY PURE SPICES
FLOUR OF ALL GRADES; &c; r.a.,
EEuITs IND NUTs'
New !.s5er Rs'sins, in boxes. hal: "nd quar-
| ter do.
| Sultana aud Denia kaisiha
New Currants and Citron.
Fics. Prnnes, Oranges, Lemons Gran nber-
English Wslnut., Pecsns. Almonds and Fill
| berte, sc. w. " Ill, atraot
| dec 4-2w i4' h'nH s''oe'
CHRISTMAS IS ooMlNGl
| am prepared to furnish the public with
rRI1Ir5. and also CANDIES of all descrlp-
tions such AS FRENCH CANDIES AND so-
GAR TOYS of my own manuiaeture.
And ,;lna-a esn Hricoi S-i" i"Fn''" ny NJ BoSsART
NJ ,inx pa':,7 27Ntf No. q South Fairfax SITS.
COOKS CELEBRATED CoUGHsYKUP-
Tho Subscribers have just .preps' ed & IarSe
ny ".his celebrated remedy for Coughs, Colds
Hosrseness &c, which they offer for sale whole
saIe and retail COOK & UREIGHION,
sale ana i''''' l07 King Street
TyTRA FINE GUNPOWDER TEA, 81 u u
II Very Fine u d
Best Japan -,
Best Black
Lower q. VIM. RAMSAY,
"a l47 King street
,JTMEG DRIPS-a superior article OF Sy
| ~ rsaia hv GEO L. SEATONt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

DEMOV A l..
CRYSTALIZED OH MANUFACTURE
RtmoS cd ~
NO. 81 KING STREET,
where will also be found
IMPROVED BURNERS,
LAMPS CHIMNEYS, WICK, &c,
n. reasonable prices.
A. q. LUTHER CO.
ssn4-tf 43 King Ct Alers,, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

JUDGE CuApMAN's DEcIsION.-Haviug
copied from the Essex (Va.) Gazette what
purported to be an opinion OF Judge Chap
man s, delivered in case recently before him
10 Essex Circuit Court, Galley VS.. Hipkins,
in which the Judge is made to say in effect
that legacy bequeathed to slave by his
owners would be taken By the State, his status
being changed by the Presidents proclamation
10 that Of freeman; and that his rights to
said legacy related back to the death of the
iestatrlx. we now state by the authority OF the
record that the decision was this:
The former owner Of the slave having by her
will, devised certain real estate to her grand
daughter, and charged the same with the pay
ment to her executors, of $40 per year for the
support aud comfort of her slave, the plaintiff,
and that q house should be built tor his use,
the Court decides that the annuity is charge
upou the real estate 50 devised, aud the plain
it'll is now entitled to the same, and directs the
court to ascertain what portion OF said annul'
ties may be now due. and if the house has been
built as directed, with any matter deemed
proper by hsmselt, or required by either party.
No mention being made as to any claim Tor
what may have accrued during the period OF
the plaintiff slavery, the executors being
charged with the collection and application OF
the same. . fredericksburg Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMs.--Whst is hnown as
the New York city almshouse Is composed OF
not less than twenty different institutions
which are located on Manhattan, BiacSWells,
Randalrs, Hart's and Wards Islands. Ihe TO-
tai annual expenditure on account OF the poor
independent of private benefactlon, reaches
nearly 500, 900 Last year %, 264 persons
were supported in these institutions, l53,66O
were furnished with temporary rellet. Inc
amshouses of New York city are claimed to
be superior to those Of any other country.
The ranking privilege is not a hum bug, as
some irreverently style it. 1t isa fraud on the
people. The ranked matter consists chiefly
OF printed documents, which nobody reads or
cares Tor. Tons of this trash load down the
mails aud prevent the prompt delivery OF le'
gltimate correspondence.
\ thin shawl may be made warm by folding
newspaper inside OF it. The paper is i'm
pervious to the wind aud cold air from outside,
and prevents the rapid escape OF the warm air
from beneath it. If you suffer from cold feet
on i Journey, fold piece OF newspaper over
your stockings; this is better than rubbers. Ii
you are cold iu bed, newspapers spread under
the upper cover viii serve as All additional
blanket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

FRANK BLAIR ON THE PRESIDENT In a
speech delivered before the National Democra-
tic Club of New York, on Thursday night,
Frank Blair said OF President Grant
He is ambitious and he is fearless, and
although some OF our Democratic friends are
n the habit OF speaking in q very disparaging
way Of him, all have to say is this, that any
body who thinks Gen. Grant is a fool is more
likely to be fool himself. He is man of
stubborn character; he may not be very broad
IN his views he may be narrow anu obstinate
but he is rcsolute and unfiinching-and the
most dangerous man that this country contains
at this hour. He has will that knows no
swerv;ng from any plan that he has entered
upon His courage is most determined and
though he may not have great capacity, or
very great intellect, yet when he has once en-
tered upon the pursuit OF an object, he main
tsns it with inyincible courage and untiring
labor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

ALCOHOLIC RHEUMATISM has been disco,
verd and defined in London. 1t rs acompiaint
resultiup from the too general use OF aicohollo
~ ever developed except after middle Gie 1t
csnses suuidity, stiffness in the body, hobbllng
oa;t end Intimate lameneSs and palsy. The
snre @ lies mainly in gradual and then total sbst-
nence from the use of all termented alcoholic
drinks, AMI taking vigorous excise in the open
ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
OYSTERsI

YSTEKSl Q Y 5 t K K )
OYSTERS by the gallon, qusrt or PM, can
now be obtained daily at No. q north Fairfax
street Town and country trade solicited. VI
ders promptly filed and forwarded 10 tnelr
destinations and guaranteed TO give sstlsiac-
ton. "
sep l4-3m 1OUNb q NOpo w ~ -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

rNEAS AT COSTl
We are determined no. to be undersold, and
now offer to our customers and citizens gencr-
slly our entire stock Of TEA, which Is larry"
and carefully selected AT COST PRICE ~
cash. We have cn land s,ine Of Inc Fin t.7l
TEAS, as we'll ss ordinary and low grade
dec BREWIS & Lawson.
CUGAR@, Refined and Brown: for sale ehes
= for cash AT GEO. l.. SEATON'S,
dec = l79 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
YOUNG MEN.

Who hsvo inj.red themselves by '.r
tain practice. INDUCED in. habit lie
quently learned from evil companions, or ~
school, the effects Of which nre nightly ieit'
eyon when as leep, and, if not cured, render
marriage impossible, and destroys both mina
and body. should apply immediately;
What n pity that n young man, tho hope %
his country, the pride of his parents, should 'r
sns,ched from ali prospects and enjoyments 81
life by the consequence of dcviating from tn
path Of nature, and indulginy ia IL certain
cret habit. Such persons must before ronter.-
plating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18
HAkRI 40 K.

reflect that sound mind and body are th, Il %
necessary requisites to promote connuh!al ~
piness. Indeed, without these tho JON neJ
through life becomes p woary pilgrimage, tn
prosp, ct hourly darkens 10 tho view, the Enno
becomes shadowed with despair and filed witt
the melancholy reflection that tho happihob -
another becomes blighted with your own
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

Ms-Merchants in and out of the city viii! be
supplied at wholesale prices, which they will
find as low as the same goods can be bought in
any of the Northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

NTIDDLERURG 81 PLAINS TURNPIKE.
Notice "a hereby given the s.. rliers IN
r,o Nj W;JdiohnrS and Plains s.. Arnpike
Company, that tho road having b9en completed
by the Contractor and received by the Eng
neer and Directory of this Company, the resi-
due of the amount subscribed to the capita
NM II ADAMS, Esq, at Mddleburg. If
not convenient 10 pay the money, wall take
Of, ckholders' notes at 80 days.
By order Of the Board: ..
ARTH. T.. ROGER, fr"st.
Mihhl.Lurv dec . -eO2M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-18

Attest IMPROVED HOOP SKIRTS.
Received this day = large lot Of the Eugene
Hoop Skirt the latest style out for sale cneap NJ
nov " &C. BERRY'S. II King st
rOX,S GELATINE, Preserved Gi' .eTr,
English Sauces and other imported s. ds
for the season, on hand and for sale Dy
'0' Wv G. VIM. RAMSAY,
dec4 l4' h'"R I'll eet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-05-06
Pruning Trees.

From the proceedings of the Wesi
Bethlehem Farmers Club in the Wash
ington Reporter we extract the follow.
ing:
D. NJ. Letherman presented for dis
cussion the subject OF pruning apple
trees.
Judge Hart said he had trimmed trees
every month in the year, except proba
bly,, December and January, with gooC
results.
James Hill said he was in the habit
of pruning early in April.
Geo. Taylor, Esq, said that what Is
known as the "big orchard" on his
place, was almost entirely destroyed by
being trimmed late in June after the
apples had formed to considerable
size.
Moses Divan said he would prune
when the sap was at its greatest flow
which would be in June. He stated
that the apple trees could be entirely
stripped of their bark at that time, and
that the trees would not die, but new
and perfect bark would again form.
Dewald Dage pruned in March or
early April.
d. NJ. Letherman was pruning at this
date which brought the question before
the club.
DR.. Clark would prune in May.
Some of the members pruned with
saw, and others with knives, but the
club considered a sharp instrument the
best, as it left smooth surface which
healed much quicker.
DIR. Clark suggested that after the full
and free discussion of any subject the
opinion of the club should be If possi-
BILE, ascertained, and the conclusion ar
rived at, entered on the minutes by
resolution, or otherwise, which was
adopted.
The question being taken on the sub
ject which had just been discussed, the
club appeared to have reached the fol-
lowing conclusions:
1. That sharp cutting instrument
was the best.
Q. That the wounds healed quicker
when the sap was running freely.
3. That the main object of pruning
was to admit the wind and sun freely
through the tree and give it proper
shape.
The club was about equally divided
between pruning in March and April,
and May or early June.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-05-06

OFFICERS:
CLARENCE a. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Exec
uuve Committee.
HENRY D. COOKE, Vice President.
EMERSON w. PEET, Secretary and Actu-
airy.
This Company ofIer5 the following advan-
tages:
It is National Company. chartered by
special act of Congress, -S6'.
II has paid-up capital OF 81, 100000.
1t offers low rates of premium.
1t furnishes larger insurance than other
companies for the same money.
It Is definite and certain in It's terms
1t Is home company in every locality.
Its policies are exempt from attachment.
There are no unnecessary restrictions In
the policies.
Every policy Is -forfeitahle.
Policies may be taken which pay to the
insured their full amount and return all the
premiums, so that the insurance costs only
the interest on the annual payments.
Policies may be akeD that will pay to the
Insured, after a certain number OF years,
during life, an annual income of one tenth
the amount named in the policy.
No extra rate Is charged for risks upon the
the lives of females.
II in6ureS, not 10 pay dividends to policy
holders. but at SO low a cost that dividends
VI Ill be impossible.
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars
given on application to the Branch ONCE OF
the Company, or TO
JAY COOKE & CO., Washington, D. c.,
General Agents for d. e., DEL, Va. andW.Va.
GEO. ADAMS, Local Agent,
Wheeling, w. Va, Ohio County.
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0treQmteltiqe trrer.
Hri!ten for the InteHi0encer.
OUR MOTHER.


Thou sleepest now the sleep OF death,
Thou canst not wake no more;
The noisy din that stirs this earth
Can never reach that shore.
Thou Sleepe6t now the sleep OF death,
No more LIES busy tread
Shall wake 10 life that Joyous heart
Now Numbering with the dead.
Thou sleepest now the sleep OF death,
Our treasured mother dear;
The best of all our earthly friends
Who filled our home with cheer.
Nor more on earth we see thy form,
No more shall hear thy voice,
No more shall see thy beamlng eye
1hlt made our hearts rejoice.
Tho sudden came thy death to us,
1t found thy armour bright,
COuld sweetly answer its demands,
And whisper, all Is right.
am leaning on my own beloved;
feel I'm going home,
Live near to Jesus, then at last
Wen meet around the throne.
Wen meet again, yes those we loved,
Those loved ones gone before,
Well meet again, . yes the Joy
Our parting will be DER.
Xs7liG, Ohio. NJ. ANNA F.