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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
Mistellanfons.


Inc national song Of France, which
~ perhaps, more V'taiIy connected with
'ne near's oi her people thaa that OF
any other nation grew out Of the stormy
scenes oi the revolution. Its inspira-
''on was drawn from those thrilling
e,e"'s "hich ior several years convulsed
FRANCE, and MADE al Europe tremble.
IL was composed IN the winter Of 1872,
9y a young soid'er named kouget de
Is'e' VINO was then stationed at gar
r'sou 'n otrasooufg lhis young man
was oorn ana reared In Sans 10 sauuier,
.ne eaP''a, oi oufa, a mountainous pro
vince 10 'he east OF France. He was
" nature po.n poet ana musician, and
sne wha seripunuings OF nus childhood
hAo ieu' 'he'r powerful AID TO his imng-
'na.,on. a,,
"nen a, o'rasoo1rg, ms popular tai
en's maze MN Inc delight Of the garri,
sou ana many an otherwise slow aud
weary noor did ne oeguile with his at-
.'ac''Ve ,mprov'satioas' de became
ultimately acquainted with certain
'ani'y ~ tue ci'y ana spent much time
Al the house. THIS family, although
poor, were patriotic, aud admired the
martial talents oi lie iisie. They we're
'osers OF music aud encouraged the
songs OF the young dreamer. M
One day he was seated al the dinner
,aoie o. ms ir'ends, when the fare wss
aamble and scans' The revolusios was
already taking the bread from the peo-
p'e, ana mere as elsewhere. there was a
ssar,iy OF iood. But there was one
bottle OF wine len 10 the cellar which
tne most ordered TO be brought, that be
And 10 h'S's might drink to tho liberty
OF France. Late at night, the soldier,
taking his musical instrument with him,
retired to his room. There, heated by
wine, and inspired BY thcstirring events
OF the revolution, he composed the hymn
which has ever since been the key-song
o. France. Our authority tells us that
DE Lisle, carried away by his inspira.
tion, composed, now the air and then
the words, passing from one TO the other
unconsciously, aud combining the two
50 inseparably 10 his mind that he never
knew which was created first. Sleep
overcume him at last, and his head fell
upon the instrument. In the morning,
when he awoke from bis slumbers he
only dimly remembered the experience
OF the last night. Recalling His pro.
duction with difficulty, he transferred
il from his brain to paper, and then
rendered i with voice aud barpsichord
70 his astonished friends. II was the
voice of France, and in a short time
the stirring song was upon every lip.
II was first sung, however, by the
Marseillais, q band Of savage men, sent
hy barbaroux to aid the Revolution at
the capitsl. This body, as it advanced
towards Paria spreading consternation
and terror everywhere, vas heard to
sing the partial and inspiring notes ef
q naU and ofr. ...1 IA N
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
Selett Storu.
THE PAINTERS REVENGE.

Aver 'ne resn'' oi lhe eiost.o" IN
i9ff was o''efm,peo' anu tue ue,ea' o'
'ieniy Gay was huown' l s'"r.eu 'or
'ou' yea's 'oar '"'ous" '"e cr,'es r, a"u
countries VI 'ne o'u wo''u Inc 'ee''
"so eu'e' '1'"eu 'o' o'"y "i,ou''eu 70
,ro'e 'aAn iose, '.'Pep'' "hu Ian''ra'iou'
"N oeiea, o'u po' uecreuse ,heir "ruor
ou' u u'u esu'e n'e 10 'n'"e 'n'"e my coun
"y"e" su',y W eu'pap'e inefa''uue
ana iucnpan'e OF selecting the proper
1le" 70 n'i tue NJ: omees 10 'heir gut
NY DISAPPOINTMENT Was SO great that II
cause h'e 10 uee'ue upon sell Danish.
'"e"' io' Tue years ! nave named
10 so' P'oPoSe W TINS sAe'en 10 give
,lr'ner aecoun' o. NY travels 'han may
pe necessary :" na,'a'iue as nuch US
.uem eooee.o'pe 'he circumstances ana
ine'ueuls Nn'en 70 10 make up ,he sum
my s1oly' l nau Phid my pi'i at the
ns'o, house a"u s''enuep 10 AL neces'
'ary p.1pa'a''ons 'or voyage across
."e n''an.'o' Hoa WIS ABOUT stepping
,'.o @ @ oa'.'ase III Sa'',us '1r me, Shen
vas 'APPeu W ''e s"ou'uer oy Sena,
'of Dcn'on' o' missouri VINO introduced
"1 " you"s s.p''e'nanI"nom WIN
."i 0'a"'o"-mno, ee said' was going
" none 70 sluny Tue o'd masters an
aoJ",'e more extensive knowledge
aau prac'ice ih nus PROFESSION. mr'
Denton renatAeu 70 me that the youth
ai artist was one among zen 'housandi
Ina, INA. ne was 'a'en,ea, orsVe ana Just; a
,,..,e a ,t.s ro.er.sa 'ai . o'iulu'I o. goodness
anu 's'.'uue ~ DIG goo" iiiehd 10
, n.m, sa'u peu'ou, aha you viii never
na.e oauSe 70 regret IT, l certainly
M ao.eI 'ooNeu upo" more hoo'e eoun'
"anoo' Vi "oie - yn"e'r'cai ana per-
'oo' 'o'"' siusie g'ance a' 'he youth
|ou'u 'uPle's 'he observing mind oi
.ne preseueo O' superior person and
.ae''ne .. que 10 consiuer .he close reia-
'oas"P !" "''"Aiu WIN '"e gods'
~" noeis We were on ooard a
ua1t esual, nyyastns as ias' rs steam ana
so."o' - |,nu' mus 9ou'a orlye US ioroo"th-
anp'ou, ;a Day gy Jay l became more
,.''ea ~ auu a''aenea 70 ihe young
a.esL h'r''eu Ut Lonuon, we found
she ssa'ner extremely hne' and We con
c;aaea 70 remain there and do the
c''y' as 'ong as IL anorded us comfort
auo enjoyment mad visited London
several times 10 my life, and found the
more l learned Oh the great city, aud
!ne oe'ter became acquainted with
Eos'ishmen ana Engiish'women, the
more rapidly prejudice gave way TO ad.
miration aud respect. s4s.
we spent seven weeks in the great
CITY most agreeably' aud we might have
stayed longer but Tor circumstance
which caused US to proceed at once for
Paris, aud which, also constitutes the
beginning OF chain OF circumstances
which blasted the life OF noblc youth
and furnished the material for this
story
Our evenings while ig London were
generally spent at the opera. Crawton,
IKE most artists, was extremely fond of
music, aud would SIP for hours like one
enchanted while listening to the master
productions OF Donizetti, Rossiui, Mo.
sart and other celebrated composers.
On the night previous to our departure
from London we we're listening intently
70 " Art'aa n,i rammeatati in the
Donem'an d,rL" Crawtoq vas charm.
Gu. unU Seemed nnnnnGainno .e =. N n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
r. B. NORMENT.
Attorney at Law,

"AvING located in the City Of westmin-
III ster, Office on Main Street, two doors
west Of Court, respectfully informs the citizens
Of Carroll, and adjoining counties, that he will
give prompt attention to all business entrusted
the Departments Of the General Government at
Washington ID. G.
Practices In the Courts Of Bankruptcy.
REFERENCES.
Rev. J. T. Ward and John Smith, Esq.,,
Westminster.
Charles Abbott, Esq. and Dr.. Thomas Fei-
aour, Baltimore.
Samuel Normcnt, Esq. aud J. b. Ward,
Washington, d, G.
D. p. N, Hurley, Esq., Register 10 Bank
ruptey, Frederick Civ, Nd. novl4-lY
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

KEEPING 4 SEcREr.-The Newport
MereIy relates capital story of Stuart
the painter, which illustrates finely the
power which secret has 10 propagate
itself, if ance allowed q little airing, asd
70 reach a few ears. Stuart had, ss he
supposed, discovered secret art Of
colcring--vsry valuable. He told il 10
n affiend. HIS friend valued il very
highly, and came . time afterwards 70 d
ask permission to communicate Il. under
oath Of eternal secrecy, to friend Of
his who needed every possible aid 70
enable him TO riso.
II Let me see, said Sluart, max ing .
chalk mark on board at hand, i know
the art, and that is--' W - 3 n
s"O1p," said his friend. $40 .ssi
'sYoH kacw i, = said Stuart. making
another mark BY the sids o. tie oDe Il.
ready Mads, s'a1d thas is--
s'Two," cried the other. eea
l.WeIl, you tell your friend, and thu
viii be- making ! fhird mark y
"Three only 2 said The other.
Nc, " said Stuart, '.it Il one hundred
and eleven" (1II.)
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

An injection (uuder the skin) has
been discovered which combines with
the alkali Of the blood aud geperates
chloroform. The an@sthetie effects are
the same as those produced by inhaling
chloroiorm, but there is none Of the un.
pleasant and i91 rious reaction which
follows the inhalstion. Science will
progress in her researches and expert.
meats until, il seems to us, pain win be.
come punishment which nobody need
experience unless willing to do so.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
CIRCUIT & REIFSNIDER,
ATTORNEYS. .ATLAW And SO

CITORS IN CH4NCERY,
WESTMINSTER, Nh.
WE have formed copartnership in the
w practice of Law in the Courts OF
Carroll and Howard Counties, and will
promptly attend to all business entrusted to
our care. Particular attention paid to Col.
leseions and procuring DEGREES for the sale
of Real Estate.
Also, Applications filed for Back Pay and
Bounty due heirs of deceased soldiers.
Office adjoining the residence Of CHAs. T..
REIFssIDER. no30-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
Dr. Wnl. IS. ShipleY

4 lEkERS his professional services to the
NJ The citizensbf Westminster and vicinity.
ysflck- adjoining Farmers and Mechan-
Semcnai Bank, lately occupied by DR..
=, z. Warield. Aiter 8 r. N. If not pro.
Ys:l1naily engaged be can be found at the
sM ssM,aence oi Lewis Winters, two doors east
u y n2ifl. ap9-6mo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
DR.. LEONARD zEPP.

HAyING located at the East End Of
Ii Westminster, offers his professional
services to the public When not engaged
may be found at his office or residence,
one door west of Stansbury's Hotel.
may8,-6m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

"Gsint dc white Or yet de black
iolks what had Do most infsnee 10
dis werld. but the yaller boys." said
Aant Chloe, ss she jin,,led few gold
coins that had come from former gen.
Grafton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

One Of the Sandwich Island claims
the biggest apple orchard in the world,
having one that is twenty miles long
and from five 70 ten pliles wide. The
fruis Is the native villa apple, very de-
licious, bus very rapid in decay. Some
of the trees bear CRY barrels apiece.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

Find faul, only when you must, and
then IN private If possible, and some
time after the offence. The blamed are
less inclined to resist when they are
ohided without witnesses aud the 40
eused may be impressed with the for
besrance ofthe aeeuser, who, although
noticing the fault, waited fbF q proper
time 10 mention t.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
r EMOVAL,.,'

nR DANIEL s. CooNAN has re.
- moved bis Office and residence, one
T pcof west OF Q. Zacharias' Hotel, weqt
tuu' westminster. July
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
WESTMINSTER, MD, THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 49, Is

"There is Mons. De Shatturn; watch
him for moment; will soon return
10 you" F u.f..
b SO saying, he arose aud lelt the the
atre. | began to suspect that Crawton
meant mischief, aud regretted had al
lowed him TO depart. l became very
uneasy; still | kept my gInss fixed upon
Mons. De Shatturn. There could be
no mistake. just as was wondering
how it could be possible for Crawton to
paint SO perfect likeness Of the man,
he appeared in the box and by the side
Of Mons. De Shatturn. | saw him ad.
dress the Frenchman. The ladies'
looked ut him as au intruder.
| Alter the two men had exchanged a
few words, | saw Crawton slap Mons.
De Shatturn in the face, hand him his
card, bow to the ladies', and leave the
box
He soon returned to bis seat aud sat
calmly and patiently TO the end Of the
opera
| never before experienced such deep
feeling Of concern aud regret. We
proceeded IN silence to our hotel; both
Of us seeming To understand each other s
feelings. Words in such a crisis we're
useless Ths honor TO avert collision
between him aud the sorely offended
De Shatturn, and my deep affection
prevented any desire, inclination, or
power on my part to aid and abet in the
natter. ! knelt that piebt and prayed
that the threatening calamity might
pass away. An appeal to Heaven
seemed to me the only ono could make
The morrow came, bringing with il q
fierce challenge from Mons. DE Shat.
turn, which Crawton Immediately &C.
ceptcd. Being the challenged party,
Crawton wrote out the. manuer, time,
and place of the encounter. which in
substance was ten o'clock p. NJ, in the
old Mord Hail on the Rue de Riyoli;
naked, in the dark. aud armed with the
American bowie.knife. They were to
meet and fight until one or both were
killed.
Mons, De Shatturp was surprised at
the terms of the duel, and considered
that the conditions proposed by Crawtou
could only emanate from an insane
mind. He at once sent a friepd-an
eminent French physician, familiar with
the eccentricities of madmen--to confer
with Crawton and report upon his SANITY.
Mons. De Shatturn was again aston.
l L
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
DR.. ]. IL. BiIIingsIea

rs still actively engaged in the Practice
Il of Medicine.
pU0ffice and Residence at John L.
Reifsnider's. aug left
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

God does not overlook or forget
the prayers and labor Of his faithful
servants, however humble their sta.
tion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

Why are elections like tents Be-
cause the canvass ends at the polls.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

Az storm following storm. I'D nv
succeeding wave, give sddjtional ~
meas % ths shell thst ensldsos M / -
90 % the storms and vsyea of' llli
force tochersctor. q 8 Y a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

II fashion called foz Il, some woman
would lead white elephant around
with string.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18

a fashionable party is nov called ,
paughtercpltural show,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
MAUlsBY & ROBERTS.
ATTORNE Us ALTA AND SOLICITORS
IN CHANCER y

Having associated themselves in the prac.
tice of Law in Carroll county, they will at.
tend promptly and carefully to NIL business
entrusted to their charge. Mr.. Maulsby
will visit Westminster whenever business
requires it. Office directly opposite Court
House. iani-ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
ATTORNEYS.
VIZ. NJ. MEnRicK. J. J. BAuAGARrSER.
MERRICK 6 BAU GARTNER.

TORS IN CHASCERY.
TIAvE associated to practice their profes-
sion in the several Courts in Carroll
county. Their Office Is at the residence of Mr..
Baumgartner, in Westminster, Md. Mr.. Mcr-
rick will be In Westminster during the Term
Of the Courts aud at such other times as bust
ness may require--hc may also be consulted at
his Office. No. 90 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore,
Maryland. nov2s.u
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-18
A. d. sCHAEFFER
Attorney at Law and So
liCitOr In GhanCery,

liCItOr In GhanCery.
WESTMINSTER, ND.
Office on Main Street few doors East OF
Court Street. Can be nsulted in the
German language. All claims against the
United States and State. for Pensions, Back
Pay and Bounties, promptly collected.
dec5 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

IHE LATE Mr.. MAJOR. The Washington
correspondent OF the Baltimore Sun says -
"lhc friends here of Mr.. b. G. MAJOR, who is
reported rs having committed suicide in Balti-
more, think there must be some mistake about
1t. Mr.. MAJOR wa until recently 4 druggist
IN thi city, and was respected by all who knew
HIM. While here he was accidentally poison,
the effects aud was in the habit of using NOR.
phmc when sick. His friends believe that he
accidentally took m overdose, and thus per.
haps destroyed himself, but certainly unwlll
ingy. One OF the causes given in the telegraph
dispatch loss Of moncys certainly incorrect,
a. h. was prosperous, aud had bright pros
poets OF engaging IN business for himself only
a few weeks hence "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25
Beck. Knox a. Kerby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.1
FINKUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
1 HOUSE AND LOT ON THE EAST IA
SIDE OF WATER ST, BETWEEN 3f
DUKE AND WOLFE.-By virtue of deed
II trust from James T. Crump and wife, dated
the 10th day of October, 1867, and OF record
amongst the land records of Aexandris coun-
undersigned T rus Ssv % s oce BY IN Pa the
city, Of Alcxandris, on SATURDAY, the 2l,t
Of Angus: 1862 I'm the &c, pSss
and Wolfe streets, fronting on Water ST. TWEEN
ty-ive feet, and one hundred feet in depth I'M
proved by neat and commodious FRA III h
DWELLING, containing ten rooms, lately ths
residence OF James II. Crump.
TERMS-One-tifth of the purchase money to
be paid in cash the residue in three equal ia
stalmcnts at i. II end IS months respectively,
with interest from the day Of sale the deferred
payments to be secured by The notes of the pnr.
chaser and satisfactorily endorsed, and deed OF
trust ~ on the premises the purchaser II IL
suro thu buildings and assign the police, to iha
Trustee. stamps and conveyances at the coax
of tho purchaser. !" ENuLioh'
.O-ts Irustee'
~ The above sale has been - atponed until
SATURDAY, August 18th aug S-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

CIRCUIT CoURT-To DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Law SIDE .-.Judae I'LL. Prcsidng VIM.
\. Fcnda ct al vs. 4. h. Padgctt-in cjcct
ment-on motion of defendant the Judgment
obtained at rules is set aside, and b. leave the
defendant demurred generally to the decision,
in which the plaintiff joined, and TIE defendant
pleaded not euiIty-repicariou AMI issue, and
continued to next term.
CHANcERY SIDE - Martha Lunt, aduinis
tratrlx, VS.. Elizabeth Lunt and o,hers-petltion
of Elizabeth Harrison, cxceutrix of John d.
Harrison, deceased, filed, and decree for sale Of
property known as the 'old soap factory,
subject to the life estate of Martha Lunt,
widow of Samuel Lunt therein.
Hammersey VS.. Coakley and others leave
to file cross bill in this cause within 60 days.
Perry (by next friend) VS.. &. {. Smoot c!
al. demurrer by defendants TO amended
bill, and demurrer argued and overrued In
part and sustained in part, and leave to defen
dants to answer in 80 days, and order OF refer
ence, aud continued for report.
Court then adjourned until tomorrow at !
O clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

EXECUTION OF \ SEARCH WARRANT. The
house Of lanes Lewis, crloted, on West
street, Ii AZ tam,ron, was lobbed last night Of
some clothing and small lot OF money. -
Charles Richardson, who lives on the corner OF
Wet and Queru streets, Was suspected OF
the theft, aud very cally this morning war
rant wa obtained to search his premises iOr
the stolen property. Previous to the execution
Of the warrant he had hecn seen going il the
direction Of Mr. Philip Rotchlord y cornGeld and
when his house was searched a bag full Of
roasting ears was found there, bat the articles
stolen from Richardson were not recovered. -
\ large crowd witnessed the execution OF the
warrant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25
Gold.
NEW YORK. August 25-Gold today 1913.
MM. CREIGHTON Il SONS
SOLUBLE SUPER-PHOS'
pHATE OF LIME

ANNOTATED SOLUBLE SuPEK-PHoS-
PLATE OF LIME,
Containing CO per cent of Bone Phosphates,
of which T. per cent il immediately soluble III
wateI-3 per cent of Ammonia, 3 per cent Of
Potash, Suhhulc Acid, Magnesia &c. far
nishing the essential elements of Wheat. Corn
Tobacco, Cotton, and sll cereals which arc re-
moved from the soil in every crop.
To AGRICUITURIST~. An extensive expo
rience OF twenty years rs importers and dealers
in Guauo and Fertilizers OF various descrip-
tons, and by dire. Intercourse with iarmer.
and planters, As grain merchants, has enabled
rs t. learn their experience and results from all
sorts Of natural and artificial Manures, and To
form practical knowledge of their wants IN "A
Fertilizer adapted generally u the various
soils and crop, of the Southern States, and at -
price commensurate with present values, aEd y
proper card to ECONOMY IN outlay.
We have been induced 10 q taDllsh manu-
factory in this city upon MI extensive scale
with the appliance OF steam and with every re-
cent improvement in machinery for grinding,
mixing snd thoroughly combining the various
chemical constituents, now we'll ascertalned rs
forming the elements OF iirstcass Fertilizer,
and absolutely requi red to build up the truly
vegetable part OF the plant, and restore to tho
soil the elements Of direct Plant Food, which
previous crops may have drawn from il, and
which can ba relied upon for uniformity, con-
tanning the valuable properties claimed Tor It,
and 1T less price than "the' 'lmhar manure
offered in thi market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25
Ry Green 4 Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE of decree OF Alexaniris
u County Court, Virginia, rendered at it'
June term, 1869, in the suit Of King IS. NeE 'ei
ct ais, the undersigned, Commissioner tdoreiH
named, will offer tor sale, by public auction,
on SATURDAY. tho 18th day of August, 1860.
At II O clock m, in front of the Msyor,s Office
IN the city Of Alexandria, certain REAL rs
TATE in the county of Alexandria. to wit
A LOT or Land. containing THREE 81
ACRES, situated ut the Intersection of the Oh
Georgetown road Ard The Washington ana A.
exandr,a Turnpike.
Also, another LOT or LAND. containing
shout TEN AND On E.HALF Ol0! ACRES
lying on the old road leading from SAID turn
pike u tho Columbia Cotton Fac.ory, and DO
inp very near to the above described three acre
lnt This is valuable property, we'll located
and should ael well.
TEKMS--One.tourth OF the purchase money
To- be- paid III cash, and the residue in u, |? ana
~ months, with interest from day OF sale the
bonds of tho purchaser L. be gwen win gooa
security for tue deferred payments, and the II
tie To- be retained until the balance Of the pa
chase money IS paid. Stamps and cOnyeyan,-
ing at the cost ot the purchaser.
C. w. WATrLkS,
;v.S-ts Comm'r. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DIsPATCHEsTo THEoAZErTE
The Markets..

New YORK, August 2j.-Stocks unsettled.
Money easy END steady at Ga7 per CT. Exchange,
long, g short TO-! Gold 49,. Fiye-twentie',
l>G2 coupon, %, Tentorties, coupon, IA
North Carolina Is, old, 80; new 30. Virginia
is, cx coupon 81 new 5S.
NEW YORK. August 2j-Flour dull and
without decided change in price. Wheat
withouta material change. Corn quiet and
unchanged.
BALTIMORE; August 2J.-Nirslnia skies,
old, a. bid, 46i asked.
BALTIMORE, August 25.-Cotton quiet and
steady; prices nominally at 34la3j. Flour
very dull and weak and the market tavori
buyers. Wheat dull and heavy; prime to
choice red ll0alj4. Corn firm; white -; yell
low IL. Oats dull at j3ajj. Rye dull at
l0jal d. Pork quiet and firm at 81. Bacon
quiet. Lard quiet and firm at 2oa2l. Whisky
less firm n 81 2G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

CoLoRED EXCURSION. The colOred Odd
Fellow OF this city, with host of friends, went
ON an excursion TO Glymont to-day on the
steamer Wawasct. The boat made two trips
and was denScly crowded on both. Previous
to starting the members Of Harmony and
Lancaster Lodges, in full regala, and preccd-
cd by band Of music, paraded the principal
streets. Just before the boat pushed off on
her first trip, 4 small coored boy named Moses
Taylor. fell off the steamboat wharf into the
river, hut managed to save himself by clinging
to 4 row boat which was lying in the dock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

REMARKABLY METEOR A very remarka-
bic meteor was observed in the north west
quarter of the sky yesterday evening, at twenty
minutes past seven clock. Instead OF moving
horizontally or with downward inclination as
is usual, it assembled almost vertically, remain.
ed stationary about two minutes, during which
time it rescmbled brilliant streak OF fire ap.
parcntly twenty feet long, and then slowly
faded, leaving hcecy cloud like smoke or
steam which gradually hoated away. The
metcor was visible nearly five minutes