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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

NEW BOOKS AT FRENCH $,
No 95 King street
MEMOIRS OFSERVICE AFLOAn; ~ 5nJ,f n
ING THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES,
by Admiral Raphael Semmes, of the late Con
fec federate States Navy, illustrated with steel por-
traits and six engravings from original designs
printed in chrome tints g complete record OF
the doings Of the Alabama and Sumpter vol
8vo SIS.
cheap edition of tho poets, ZOE; ,g,
Another lot just received, Aid to Those VINO
PRAY in Private, by Rev. d. t. Sprigg paper
covers, zoe; bound in cloth, G0c.
New Books daily at
Fab q FRENOHS.
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AND FRENCH CLASSES.

The Rev. JOHN M. BRANDT d. D., late
Professor of the Hebrew Language, Theology
and Moral Philosophy of the Western Mary
fers to his fellow citizens of this place, rare
chance for the study of tho German and French
Languages. He proposes to open private classes
for ladies and gentlemen at the scnool room of
the lst Lutheran Church, where he will teac n \
these langrages. Ladies classes from to 8
O'clock u. m. Gcntlemen's classes from 8 to 10
o'clock p. m. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing
to avail themselves of the opportunity Will
please call at the above stated hours at the Lu-
theran School, No. 164, King st. Respectfully,
JOHN nj. BRANDT
oc 96-tf Minister First Lutheran Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

w Nj. COUAN,
No. Is, North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand a large and complete
assortment of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PEN DANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE 3RDP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
pORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES.
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES
ALSO
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fttod up with Gas in the most substantial and
elegant manne1: ,,.u 1000.
lv and faithfully executed; AL ut rlces which
will give satsfactiO mn o-ll
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feb
OHEAP GOODS.

WE WOULD call particular attention to
w our stock Of CLOTHS and CASSi-
MERES. We have still first rate assortment,
and, as we otter tnem at greatly reduced prices,
those who are in want of Suits. Oyercoats or
Capes would look to their own interests IN ex-
sming our stock. We have on hand full as
sortment of TRIMMINGS, and will trim you
off suit for the least possible amountol money
feb 2 WITH Elk y SLA Nj AMER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

advertising in the Gazette has always been
over, in proportion, than in the daily papers OF
anv city in the country, and much cheaper
han in any place in the South, but, in order to
afford the amplest opportunities for its benefits,
5ye have made a further reduction in our rates.
Transient advertisements will be inserted at
one snnare. of eight lines or less, and tw enty-
ave cents for each subsequent Insertion.
For Special Notices or City Items 10 cts. per
jine for the first insertion. and eight cents per
inc for each subsequent insertion will be
charged. 81.
Marriage and Death Notices htty cts. ODlsu-
aries will be charged at advertisement rates, for
aotices over four lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

A mans true wealth hereafter is the good
he does in this world to his fellow man. When
he dies, people will say -,
:, What property has he left behind him =
hut the angels who examine him will ask
What good deeds hast thou sent before
thee ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

ScARLATINA.-F the last monthly report
of the Superintendent of Health in Provl-
dence, r. l., it appears that the disease has
shown itself there also, to d rather alarming
extent. The Superintendent says
In the first seven days of the month there
we're deaths from Scarlatina; Sth to l4th
days, deaths; 18th to 2lst, 10 deaths; 22d
90 2Sth, 7 deaths; and deaths in the last
three days of the month We are in the midst
of au epidemic of the disease. After an al
most entire absence of mortality from scarla-
tina for two years, it began to be prevalent
early in 1868. There were one or two deaths
N each month of that year until August
There were deaths in each of the months of
August, September and October 7 deaths in
November, IA in December. and 80 in Janu,,
AIRY. The epidemic will undoubtedly spread
through the city, and will continue through
The present year, growing less severe in warm
weather"
He adds "The best authorities DO not cou-
slider scarlatna contagious. 1t undoubtedly
spreads through some epidemic influence in-
dependent of contagion." But he recommends
The use OF carboc acid by way of precaution,
as preventive; if not as a diSiniectant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
RUrLDrNG MATERIALS.
HCNCOURAGE HOME IND TK ~
VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

.
We have greatly enlarged our Factory Build
ing and added several pieces OF new machinery,
and have determined TO keep our faithful corps
of mechanics employed during the winter, IN
of DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, FRAMES,
BALLOSTERS, Newell POSTS, BRACK-
ETS, MOULDTNGS, HYDRANTS, &c.
We invite dealers to send for wholesale
price list. o,por1
SAVING dono with dispatch.
We have, also. connected with tho Factory, q
large SAW-MILL, FLOORlNG- ILL, ana
SURFACING-MILL
RISHEILL s. HOOGE,
Corner Fairfax and Queen streets,
ian 2-tf Alexandria, Va.
NEW PLANNING MILL,
DOOR, BLIND
AND SASH FACTORY.
j. K. LAMBDEN. Superintendent.
WuTMER ~ EsON,
Nos. 90 and 81 Water ST..
Are prepared to furnish at short notice and
on reasonable terms
SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS BRACKETS.
MOULDINGS,
BALLUSTERS,
Newell POSTS,
WEATHER BOARDING,
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS, SC.
And to execute all kinds Of Scroll -Sawinp
and Wood-Turning. planning, Tong!ueing anS
Growing and sGrfacing done in the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and sspecii-
cations for dwellings, stores and other buildings
nov 10--tf
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ELOOUTION.

NLOCUTION.
T. Mr.. JOHN A. VEITCH
[Teacher of Elocution at ST. Johns Academy. j
Mr. VEITCH was, for number of year,
professionally connected with the first ,eocu-
tionists in our language, and has made the art
a lifelong study. Ladies and gentlemen wish
ing to avail themselves of private tuition will
consult him by letter or in person. The Tues
day class at the Academy meets at o clock p
NJ nov 12-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

For our own and the convenience of regular
.dver,isers. and to prevent any misunderstsnd-
;ng nr we have carefully prepared and scaled the
.as, ms Of ADVERTISING in the GAZETTE, for the year
isS9 and present the following table OF space
ND nrces from aohich there aoltt be no dep1@ t1oH:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
DRY GOODS.
NREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.
VI
WITMER s. SLAYMAKER.

From this timo until March 1st we VIII oiier g
our entire stock of DRY GOODS, OIL
CLOTHS, CARPETINGS, &c, at greatly re-
duced prices to make room for Spring goods
Those who are in want will do well to give us
an early call, as it will certainly be to their IN
tercst
jan 80 WlTM ER IL SLAY MANI
NHEAP DRESS GOODS.
We have this day opened some of the cheap,
est and prettyest Dress Goods we have yet had
this season. We name in part
All wool Surges, all c0lors.
Plain and Plaid pure Irish Poplins, at nearly
half what they would have cost earlier IN the
season.
Magdela Mixtures.
Silk and Wool Baratheas.
Colored Velveteens for Suits, &c. :,
Call and see them before they are AL - SOLD :,
dec WITMER u SLAYMAkEk.
NEW GOODS.
We have just received large supply OF DO,
MESTICS, consisting Of Cslicoes, Bleached
and Brown Cottons, Sheetings, Tickings. &C,
all of which will be sold cheap.
We call the attention of our friends to the
fact that all Domestic Goods are now rapidly
advancing in price, and those who have need
would do we'll to supply themselves at once
ian 20 WITMER 81 SLAY MAAEk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
AND WRITING FLUIDS.

L always keep oD hand stock of Standard
Writing Inks and Fluids, among which Will
be found
Ink, in quart, pint, half pint, four. and two
ounce bottles l have sold this Ink for twenty
wears, without a single complaint in regard to H.
Arnold's unrivalled Writing Fluid and Copy
ing Ink, in quart, pint or half pint bottles
Guyots beautiful Violet Ink, for writing OF
copying, in quart. pint and half pint bottles
This Ink, when first written with, is hand
some violet color, but afterwards changes to q
permanent jet black.
Antoines French Imperial Violet Copying
Ink, in quart pint half pint and tour ounce
bottles.
Antoine's French superior Red Ink, for com
mon writing purposes, in eight ounce bottles.
Hoover's Violet Fluid, in small bottles, q
very handsome article.
The Melanograph, or Jet Black Writing Ink,
combining excellence OF quality and loWnesS OF
price, in stone quart bott!es-only Soc.
Thaddeus Davids 81 Co.'s Carmine Ink, in 8,
G. 4. 2and | ounce bottles, with and without
glass shoppers. kObEkI DELL'
feb Statoncr, 81 King ST.
A I'D TO THOSE WHO PRAY IN PRI-
N VATE.-We havej just received the seventh
supply eighty additional coples) OF tins
book, by the Rev. d. f. SpIigg, of Al;
exsndria: a book suited to all Christians and
recommended in the highest terms, not only by
the Episcopal press, but by the Methodist,
Presbyterian and Baptist.
The demand has been unprecedented. Prices,
cloth, flexible, Soc; stiff covers, Coo; by mail,
postage prepaid at above prices:
j, 81 w. j. ENTW1SLE,
feb 5 10 King street
VALENTINES n,,u1upo,
The subscribers have now in stock scyera!
job lots of VALENTINES, comprising al
kinds which they are compelled to close out
at lowest prices.
Dealers supplied at usual discounts of the
manufacturers, in some cases at less prices,
j. & w. j. ENTWISLE,
feb ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

STRAWBERRY RAISING Rev. Leoni-
Las Rosser, who owns farm near Richmond,
aas been most successful raiser of strawber-
,;es, and thus gives his reasons for engaging IN
hat cultivation:
!. Because it is the earliest and most delci
ous of our fruits, In my judgment.
2 1t natures, in our latitude, when VIC have
he most abundant rains Ordinarily, the har
rest of it is over when the drought sets In.
3. 1t stands drought as well as clover or the
1lack-eye pea.
4. 1t stands the winter as we'll as wheat or
clover.
5. 1t RECEIVERS from the heat or drought OF
GUNNER, in the fall rains, and puts on strength
or the seyerest winter and next spring crop.
6. The bloom is rarely forward enough to be
damaged by the frost, and never wholly killed
~ the latest frost. This has been my observa-
ION tor ten years.
7. No insect will attack it.
3. No rogue can steal it. The best eye can
lot distinguish ripe one from green one the
brightest moonlight night while the sense of
feeling is,too tedious guido for patience or
profit; besides, this sense will as likely select a
aalt-ripe one as a ripe one and while you are
gatheriDg you are guarding, in the daytime,
rom morn till eve.
9. Almost every other crop has drained our
soil of its appropriate nutrition, and the straw
Derry is capital succession.
10. With the proper fertilizers, proper cul-
ivation, and the best varieties, it Is the most
proper investment in horticulture In Virginia.
Il, 1t is impossible to exceed the demand 10
ne country for this fine fruit.
2. You can transplant from March till De-
3ember.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE. The record Of
IN inquest held very lately in London reads
more like the summary of the plot which some
sensational novelist had worked out than real
life. The body which caused the inquiry was
hat of a young woman The tale told was
something as follows She, when very much
younger, had loved Frenchman, and was
engaged to be married to him, but from some
cause or other which did not come out In evl-
Aence, the marriage never took place, and the
qir became the wife ot another man. The
Frenchman disappears for 4 time from the
story; the marriage life OF the heroine is happy,
nd for eight years she forgets or, at least,
.ever mentions-her former lover. At the end
.. that time, however, the two fail together
gain in public house. The Frenehman is
,slking with another woman, but he leaves her
.og his sold fame" She becomes much agl
-Gted when she discovers who he is, and Tor
Jays after the meeting is apparently uneasy
mi anxious by and by the husband finds
hem together. lie cant stand the impu-
;ence of the Frenchman, and he strikes him.
"he Frenchman, who has been Ill fOI
3ome time, is made worse by the blow, and
shortly afterwards the news of his death reach
IS the hitherto happy couple. When the wife
heard OF it she became like one mad. The
husband, however, thinking it best, takes no
notice of his wfe's conduct, until be discovers
ler taking poison. The discovery came too
iate physicians were in vain, aud she
died The last scene in this strange drama Is
ne taproom OF tavern, where Coroner S
Jury find verdict of temporary insanity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
AND GERMAN SCHOOL
HM OLE THE

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This School has been removed to No. % 5.
Alfred street. between Prince and DUKE stSr
tho old location having become too small. In
this Institution are tsug ght the English, German
and French Languages, Geography, Mathe-
MATES, Penmanship, Drawing, Bookkeeping
and everythinT z necessary to goodi ducatlon.
A limited number of pupils can yet 9 recelV-
ed. For particulars apply to
Rev. JOHN NJ. BRANDT, DID, Supt
ian 14-tf No. AZ >. Alfred street.
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DHIbIP PARK,
PRACTICAL PLU UMBER,

N. f.. corner Prince and Pitt streets
Tho oldest and best established PLU MBlNG
ESTABLISHMENT in the city. All WORK
done with Dispatch and he most durable
and workmanlike manner
Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done at short notice. and BY h'm
self, or the most experienced workmen.
doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
ENTS FINE WHITE SHIRTS.

All sizes on hand manufactured to order by
measurement; satisfaction guaranteed. Hun
dreds of gentlemen in our city will. from e;Xpe-
rience, testify to the superiority of the Shirt;
made to order, both in fit and finish, to any
goods in the market.
oms of every description always on hand. Old
STYLE Standing Collars made to order:
CHAS. w. GREEN,
feb2 G8 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

ABROAD TIES
X, RAILROAD TIES
Wanted 10000 White Oak or Chestnut RAIL
ROAD TIES, 6xl0 inches feet long; the face
must be inches clear, either hewed or sawed:
;To he delivered here on or before the lst of
Anril 1869. Proposals for above order received
by HOOE' " EDD M M ~ ~; u
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HOOP SKIRTS.

SHALL from this day, sell my stock Of = Child. 7
ren's, Misses and Ladies' HOOf ohihlo al
" feb l. ' - G. q. BERRY, Y King st.
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MFRS. 7. G. RHETT
lM Is now prepared to receive young ladies
as BOAkDERS or DAY SCHOLARS at her
home in Alexandria, whero they viii receive
yantages of education. For circulars apply.
CoJpOsS Januarv 25-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
UHOMAS SINCLAIR,

[ - ,a,,,rn
CARPENTEK AND JOINER.
NO. Is, SOUTH WATER STREET,
Near the Bank Of the Old DOminion.)
Is prepared to execute, with dispatch and ON
the most reasonable terms, all work III his line,
and satisfaction warranted.
He solicits work from the adjacent county, as
he is prepared to contract for buidiug' or 20 40
anv kind Of repairing. Je lo-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
UOOP-SKIRTS.

HOOP-SKIRTS.
A largo stock of Hoop-Skirts, manufactured
exnressIy for and warranted by us. They are
made of the best materials and of latest sty les.
Very cheap.
feb 2 WITMER ~ SLA M hhEh.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADV RT SE X
PUBLISHED DAILY BY
EDG GAR SNOW d z n.
O8re-Gazetts B1sildiao. No. 70, Prince st.
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
n RGINIA VERTIS Is

(rOR THE COUNTRY
Is published regularly On TUESDAYS, IA
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at SIX DOLLARS FER
anuum-paya6te in advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

T AIDES TAKE NUTICE.
ia would call your attention to my assort'
Collars from to Is cts. Linen Cuffs 80 and 81
cts beautiful embroidered sets for ST and l25.
Best Grenadine Wells, all cOlors, hemmed 81
Linen Lawn 81. IS per yard; Valenciennesi Edg'
ing and Insertings; Lace Tides, different pat
terms, for 75 and so cts; Lace Collars 50 cts.
All of which will be found of the best quality
at MRS. G. L. SIMPSONS,
nov % No. I25 King street.
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MARRIAGE.

reflect that sound mind and body are tht Is os'
necessary requisites to promote connubial hap
piness. Indeed, without these the journey
prospect hourly darkcns to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair and filed with
the melancholy reflection thai the happiness q
another becomes blighted with your own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12
YOUNG MEN.

Who have injured themselves by, a ceI
tain practice, INDUCED in, habit tre
quontiy learned from evil companions, or ~
even when ssleep, and, if not cured, render
marriage impossible and destroys both mino
and body. should apply Immediately,
What pity that young man. tho hope OF
his country, the pride of MS parents, should De
snatched from ali prospects and enjoyments OF
life by the consequence Of dcvlatlng from the
nsth of nature, md indulgng in IL certain Sc
cret habit Such persons must, before contem-
plating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

TINE LATEST STYLE.
FEB 1-OPEN THIS DAY.
The BRIDAL PANNIER HOOP SKI ri
a iull supply of all the new styles. Call and
SEQ them ut the corner of King and Fairfax sts
fab2 K. L. WOOD.
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EDUCATIONAL.

Ty1HE NEXT TERM OF MISS POWELLS
/ SCHOOL will commence on Monday, Feb.
s, 1869. :, -,
the residence of Mr.. c. L. POWELL, corner
Of Duke and Washington sts jan N-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-12

NOR SALE, at the Mount Vernon Cotton
= Mill, TWO SECOND-HAND EORI
HORSEPOWER ENGINES and THREE
large BOILERS, together or separate y. FOR
driving saw mills or other purposes, where fuel
is not an important item, these engines and
bcers will perform about as good work as II
new, and will be sold for onet third the cost OF
new onos of equal power. o,c
aup 17-tf a. IdOMAO
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VIM COGAN,

OAS AND STEAM FITTING.
W
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS

Me.nber of the Royal College OF Surgeons,
London, Graduate of one of the most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
part of whose life has been spent IN the H|SPit-
where. has effected some of the most astonish,
ing cures that were ever known, many troubled
with ringing in the head and ears when asleep
great nervousness, being alarmed at sudden
Sounds, bashfulness, with frequent blushlng! at
tended sometimes with derangemehV ol ~"''
yoro cured immediately
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-08-06
The Red Brsass Of n. Robin.
AN IRISH LEGEND,

OF all the merry little birds that live up In tho tree
And carol from the sycamore and chestnut,
The prettiest little gentleman that dearest TO me
Ia The one In coat Of brown and scarlet waistcoat
It's cockit little Robin!
And his head he keeps bobhln',
or all the other pretty Fowls I'D choose him,
For he sings % sweetly still,
Through his tiny slender bill.
With little patch Of red upon his bosom.
When the frost is In the air, and tho NOW s on The
ground,
To other little brides 90 bewilderin',
Picking mp the crumbs near the window he Is f6und
Singing Christmas stories 10 the children,
0f how two tender babes
Were left In woodland glades,
by cruel man who took 'cm there 10 loso 'cm
But Bobby saw the crime,
(IIe was watching all the timeO
And he blushed perfect crimson on his bosom.
thickly fall,
And everything seems sorrowful and saddonlng,
Robin may DO heard on the corner Of wall
Singing what Is solacng and gladdening.
And sure, from what I've heard,
He's Gods own little bird,
And sings 10 those In grief just TO amuso 'cm,
But once he sat forlorn
On cruel Crown OF Thorn,
And the blood II stained his pretty littlo bosom.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-08-06

fell heavily on the floor, he darted forward
and laid his hand on the door Of the clock
case. But no human power could open
It. Joe was holding It inside with a DEATH
grasp. The deacon began to be dreadful
ly frightened. He gave one moro tug.
An uneartly yell rs Of Acnd in distress
came from the inside, and then the clock
case pitched head foremost on the floor.
smashed its face and wrecked Its proper
lions.
The current Of mir cxtinguished the light
the deacon, the old lady and Sally. fed
up stairs. and Joe Mayweed. extricating
himself from the clock. effected his retreat
In the same way that hc had entered.
The next day all Appleton was alive with
the story Of how deacon Barberry's clock
had been bewitched; and though many
believed Its version, some, and especially
Joe Mayweed, effected to discrcdit the en-
tire affair. limiting that the deacon had been
trying the experiment Of tasting frozen
cider. and that the vagaries Of the clock
case existed only In distempcrcd imag-
nation.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-08-06
A Ride with a Lunatic.

The pleasures of railway travelling Ii
England are vividly illustrated by the fol
lowing incident which happened on lin,
near London:
A young lady got into n second-clas:
carriage, where she was soon joined by q
gentleman about thirty years old, whose
manner seemed very strange and excited
They were alone in the carriage. Assoon
as the train started, this man got up all OF
sudden, and began by throwing his car.
pet bag out Of the window, saying:
This carriage is much too heavy, come
We must tighten 1t rs much rs possible"
He then sat down again, but jumped up
minute after, screaming out:
"It's too heavy! It's too heavy"
And so saying, he sent his coat out OF
the window to join the carpet bag, then
away went his waistcoat, his cravat, and
his shoes. He then sat down and appear
cd to be thinking profoundly. All Of a
sudden he turned toward the young girl,
who was rs frightened rs possible, and
said:
"On your knees, Madam. on your knees!
We will pray for the Duke of Glouces-
terw
The poor girl Immediately obeyed him.
The stranger then began praying fervent-
ly for the Duke Of Gloucester, then for
the Duke of st. Adams. then for the Duke
of York-in word, for all the Dukes of
Great Britain and Ireland.
He then sat down again. The young
lady more dead than alive. was in cor
ncr of the carriage. prey to the most
profound terror. Nevertheless, this strange
person began to feel less quiet.
This can't 60 on" he said. "It is real
ly much too heavy. The train will soon
have to stop-it won't be able to go on.
Come now, We must tighten Il. One Of
us must get out. 1 won't; SO suppose you
jump out Of the window"
And he walked resolutely up to the
covering girl. But she said to him, cry
ing:
"Oh, sir, do stay for one moment; we
have not yet prayed for the Duke Of
Northumbcrlandr
"You are right. we had forgotten him.
On your knees, and let's pray for tho Duke
of Northumberland"
They were still in deep prayer when
tho train arrived at the station. and the
young girl tainted in tho arms Of some
friends who were waiting for her. Her
companion was arrested. and soon rccog-
nised As n lunatic who had escaped from
Hanwell.