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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-13

RI rsSs4...r4K,WhED' HHLGEXANDEIA,
GEORG ErO " WASHINGTON.
Steamers leave regularly from GEORGk r.
TOWN, foot of Congress St, EN ERI WE'D
King ST., EVERY THURSDAY.
Frcigh. received daily nj lowest rates
This line connects with all tho Northern,
Easter. and Western Railroads and Transpor-
tation Companies, and will forward freight by
all the lines running out of PhilAdclph in: free
OF commission, and gives THROUGH RATES.
AGENTS
NJ. ELDRIDGE Il CO,
No As. Wharvcs, Alexandria, Va.
WILLIAM =. CLYDE " CO.,
No l. South Wharvcs, Philad~.
HYDE 81 TYLER,
10 l-tf 50 Water ST., Georgetown,
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HOoi&N a. STtTloNERy.
DEC EIVED THIS A. NJ,
II, 1T FKENCH'S

BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE,
No. % King street,
Tho following NEW and CHOICE BOOKS:
Credo, u remarkable book; vol, complete
81 50.
The Haberynestor, tHlc of the Bavarian
mountains, translated from the German Of Her
man Schmid vol, complete IL So
Lamps, Pitchers and Trumpet Lectures on
the Vocation of the Pres cher, illustrated By
Anecdotes, Biographical, Historical and Eluci-
dstory of every order of pulpit cloqucncc from
the great preachers Of Nil ages. by Edwin Pax
ton Hood; - -.
Sights and Sensations in France, Germany
ard Switzerland, by Edwin Could Bunam !;
Sl50.
Auerbach's Villa on the Rhine, Globe edi-
ton vol. complete; 81.
The Legends Of King Arthur and his Knights
of the Round Table; English edition; 75c.
The Lost Manuscript by Gustav Freytagi
translated from the German; 15c.
Leonora Casalon, or the Marriage Secret, by
T. AdOlphus TrollOpe; 81 -.
Fresh supply, Yesterday. To-day anI Forey
er; 3.
Black Forrest Village Stories. by Aucrbach :;
$50
On the Heights, by Auerbach s.
The Changed Brides, by Mrs. Southworth :;
ii IS.
The Brides Fate by Mrs. Southwo.th; 81 rs
Ny Daughter E!inor; 81 -.
New Books daily NJ
aug FRENCHS.
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A LEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL.

The undersigned propose opening first class
SCHOOL FOX BOYS in Alexandria, on MON
DAY, the 9th of September next
The session will continue till the first of July
following
All the branches pertaining to q complete
English education, together with the Ancient
and Modern Languages, will be taught. Spe.
cial attention will be given studies tending to
prepare youths for practical business.
Application for entrance of pupils can be
made TO c. s. TAYLOR, No. l57 Prince st reeti
CHAS. S. TAYLOR.
10 l2-eo3m JNO. s. BLACKBURN.
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This is the PIONEER MILL. 1t will grind
easier and faster than any other mill, and Is
made the best and most durable IN the market.
1t occupies about two and hall by three IT,,
and j. four feet high, weighing 40l lbs; is every
way portable and convenient Price SD
HERBERT BRYANT
iy l.; No. % King ST., Alexandra. VA.
DU&SEI'S THKESHER AND CLEANER
DOUBLE PlNlON HORSE rOWER.
can urni.h four siacs of th"n Celebrated
mac hines g. t. 8 and Ia horse.
l:esl,ies being the bosL Cleaner and tho light
cst running machine in conjunction and finish,
they excel All others. Tho THREE HITCH
GEARING" also give them u great advantage
over other machine.
Fairly orlcrs solicited.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Manufacturers Agent,
my II Alexandria. Va.
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DETHEL MY.

ID =
Located four miles from Wsrrenton, in re-
msrkably moral and healthy neighborhood
will commence the next session September 9th,
1869, and terminate the 1st of July, 1870.
Students prepared for tho Senior Glasses in
the Colleges of the State.
Terms, payable in advance, hali-yesrly or
quarterly per session, Sl75. No extras.
WE REFER TO
GEORGE Ii. Robinson, AleN andria.
Gov. WM. SMITH, Warrenton, Va.
For particulars address
a. g. SMITH.
}. DERUYTER BLACK WE'LL. A. NJ,
aug 5-eo2w Principals, Warrenton, Va.
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~. = POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION
nc III

.n-1 POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION
~ ssI snN FILLMORE AH Nj LANDINGS ON
THE POTOMAC RIVER.
Steamer EXPRESS, Captain A. &. Nicklc,
having resumed her old route. will leave Balti-
more Pier no. 8. Light street wharf, on every
TUESDAY EVENING, ut o clock PM, for
Alexandria, Washington and Landings on the
Potomac river returning, will lca7e Washing
ton at & a. m, and Alexandria at n. m, on
every SATURDAY MORNING.
TO SHIPPERS-Goods consigned through
to stations on the railroad. will be forwarded
exandria. For further Information apply to
j. BRODERS u Co, Agents,
mar 17-tf No. II King ST., Alexa Va.
I >-a. MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
\ ,.SSrLllE STEAMSHIPS.
Thr line consists Of tho following first class
outside steamers
4. g. KNIGHT................C Capt. j. w. Denty
JOHN GlBSON~."........Capt. W. Ii. Winters
AND
WilIIeave New York EVERY SATURDAY
Tor this port and returning will leave Alexan-
Gria EVERY FRIDAY, at II o'clock.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE. WEDDEKBURN IL Co,
Agents, No Prince Sta,
Agents in New York,
PHILLIPS IL BROWN,
ap9-tf 80 south street. Pier No. 10.
-H-A NOTICE.
SEMI WEEKLY LINE OF STEAM Frs
BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA AND BAL
TIMORE.
The passenger and freighting steamer CO.
LII MBIA, Captain James Harper will leave
Pier 5 every WEDNESDAY, at ! -. IN, for
Baltimore.
Returning will leave Baltimore on SATUR-
DAY, at p. M, stopping ut the usual landings
on tho Potomac. ..
The freighting steamer TIIOS. +. CAliILL,
Captain VIM. Maith, will leave Pier every
FRIDAY, ut 3 p. m. .
Returning will leave Baltimore every TUES
DAY, at y. IN, stopping at Kinssle and Cur
rioman.
All way freight mus. be prepaid.
mar S-Sm h. WHEAT Agent.
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EDUCATIONAL.
or MARY,S ACADEMY.

CT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
y North Fairfax St. Alexandria. Va.
The SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS will
oren this Institution or Monday, the 9th of
September
Per session OF 40 weeks, pay&b quarterly in
advance.
Tuition in English Branches, Board and
DAY PUPILS:
Senior Glasses per qusrter.................. 10 CO
Intermediate. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
JUNIOR "
Primary Department ......... ........... 600
EXTRA CHARGES.
French, German and lntalian Languages each
= par quarter.
Oil Painting. 81 ~
Drawing and Watcr COIOrs.,................. 5OU
Piano IL w
Gultar. ~ !"
~ W
Use of Harp, Piano or Guitar ............ 500
W.
For Vocal Music the prices vary according
to the time devoted to it.
The rudmerts of Vocal Music and Drawing
are taught gratuitously TO al! the pupils in the
Institute. Plsin sewing and every variety of
fancy made work taught without any addition
al charge.
Weekly Notes. Quarterly Reports, Semi-Ar-
nual Examinations, Annual Distribution of
Premiums, Gold Crosses and Crowns will be
some of the many means used to excite the love
of study and emulation in the minds Of the pu-
pills.
The course of study will be thorough and eX-
tensive, embracing all the branches of solid
useful and ornamental education, namely: Or.
biography, Reading Plain and Ornamental
Writing, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
Prose and Poetical Composition, Ancient and
Modern Geography Astronomy, Use of the
Globes and Dolneaton of Maps, Sacred and
Profane History, Natural, Moral and Intelec-
tual Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, French,
Spanish, Italian, German and Latin Languages,
Music on the Piano, Harp and Guitar Vocal
Music, Drawing, Painting in Water Colors and
in Oil, Plain and Ornamental Needle Work,
Tapestry, Embroidery and Wax Work.
Great attention is given to Rhetorical excr-
cises weekly compositions required from all
the pupils of tho Senior Department, and y GER
tain number of the best selected to be read
aloud at the monthly Academic Reunion.
The Institution possesses II complete set q!
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, Globes,
&C., &c.
The Vocal and instrumental Departments
are taught by accomplished and experienced
teachers; in addition to tho regular private
lessons, regular instruction. is given on har-
mony and the Theory of Instrumental Music
in regularly graded classes, on the European
Conservatorlun plan.
Pupils of ali denominations received, and
while great attention is given to the religious
instruction of Catholic students, there is no In
Huence used on those of different belief.
Parties from a distance applying for Board in
the Institution arc expected To send references
to the
aug ll-2awlm SISTER SUPERIOR.
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GUI Wholesale and Retail Dealer in wi
HAY, GRAIN AND MILL FEED,
Has on hand at All times full supply OF the
different grades Of MILL FEED; also all kinds
of GRAIN, HAY and STRAW.
Feed delivered to any part of the city Tree OF
charge. - a. n LILO
jy LIT NO @ol hihg street.
UGhRS.
hid, BRO SUGAR; a lot of Crushed,
Granulated, Pulverized and Coffee Sugars al
So, lot of prime Oh ELSE and SUGAR-CUR n
ED HAMS, just received and for sale by
j, r. LARkIN,
aug ; No. IL Royal 81,
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

9s FOX RENT-The HOUSE, No. pa King
H:a street, having been put in complete repair,
is now offered for rent. Apply to
jy 29-tf DR.. MURPHY.
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A LEN NDRIA ACADEM
n No. IL North Royal street.
Alexandria, Va.
The Twelfth Annual Session of this School
will begin on Monday, September 9Th, 1869.
Latin, Mathematics and the Sciences will be
taught by the Principal; and competent in
structors will be employed to teach Greek,
French, German. &c.
Charges for English Branches:
Senior Glass per quarter w
Intermediate Glass;. w
Professors prices will be charged extra tor
Greek, French. German and Pcnmanship.
Applications for circulars containing further
information, may be made at 81 North ST
Asaph street, until August Both, and after that
time at the School room
aug3 JOHN S. BEACH, Principal.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
The Session Of this Institution commences
annually on tho first day of October, and con-
tinues, without interruption, till the Thursday
preceding the 18th of July ensuing.
The organization of this Institution is very
complete, embracing extensive and thorough
courses OF instruction in Literature and Science
and in the professions of Law, Medicine and
Engineering.
The expenses of the Academic or Law Stu
dent exclusive Of the cost of Text Books and
Clothing and pocket money, amount to about
S365 per session of nine months and of the
Engineering or Medical Student to about 500,
of which sums, respectively, 500 or $3.50 is
PAYABLE Oh admission, and the balance in the
progress of the session. Fo- details send for
catalogue. L. o., "University of Virginia
:. MAUPIN,
iv 2l-lms Chairman of the Faculty.
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ROOTS AZ SHOES.

| AIDES LASTING CATERS
IA OF EVERY SlLE AND QUALITY,
Which will ba sold cheap ut
WADDEY'S
APPS Il King street.
4 AIDES WALKING BOOTS.
IL NEW STYLES, HANDSOME,
GOOD AND CHEAP
At w. t. WADDEY'S,
0pS II King street.
IHILDKENS BOOTS, SHOES AND
- SLIPPERS.
low pricr7. -" vary
ape ming ''''','
AnIES SLIPPERS AND
HOUSE SHOES
( gr,.t variety nj greatly reduced prices.
At WADDEG'S,
APPS "A King street.
NJISSES' SCHOOL BOOOTSl
I'VE Made of good stock. durable and ~ very
low prices AT WADDEY'S,
ap ~ King street.
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NOR PICKLING-CiIe Vinegar, warranted
pure; also. Wine Vinegar. Just received
md for sale Nv e.. WIN. RAMSAY,
;v3l l47 King street.
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AS AN Alternative.
RHEUMATISM AND GOVT.
DIS EASES OF WOMEN

n has no equal. H. action upon the liza, %
bipey0 l. prompt, salutary and effective, and
i. this property which rcndcrs it one Of the sat-
md mot Icliable
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n l.. POWELLS SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

u.
The next term of this School will begin at
the School House, on Queen, between Was h.
ington and Columbus streets, on the 18th of
September, 1869.
Applications for the admission OF pupils may
be made to the Principal, at his residence, cor
ner of Duke and Washington SITS.
CHARLES l.. POW ELL, A. NJ,
iy 15-2awtf Principal.
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u l4-eOts
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DELL METAL, Brass and Ensmeled Ket.
ID ties and Preserving Furnaces. just recciv-
od At SS King street
aul2 JOHN r. CREIGHTON Il SON.
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DOANOKE COLLEGE
n SALEM, VIRGINIA,
Will open its next session on tho lst of Sep
TENDER with full corps of Instructors.
Entire expenses for ten months session,
for Boarding. Tuition, Incidentals, &C., S2O8.
For particulars inquire of the President
iy IG-eolm ID. +. BITTLE.
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COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
IRIS VERSICOLOR
BLUE FLAG.

The most powerful, afc and reliable remedial
agent discovered for the healing Of man Tie
wonderful propcrtIo Of the Iris Nersicolor, hithci
10 unknown or undcyeloped, haze been brought
within the control of science. and now takinsi'
.'and NJ rrincnal AMONG the hlessinos of mcdicint
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deelh. Each princinalify Is divided into dis
tricts. Cover ned BY chiefs, who are an1ersbie
o. the prime IS, but have an appeal % the
king and council. Tlleir roads are excellent,
aud each hes an inspector, whose business
IL Il 10 see that every person coming into
the kingdom is stopped and entertained I'M
i'll his name and purposes can be forwarded
20 the king, and permission obtained Tor
him to travel through the country. In the
case Of explorers and hunters there Is nsu+
ally little difficulty but Traders are. reqsired
to procnrs some responsible citizen Of the
country to be their guarantee that they shall
deal hcnorahly, ard pay all the dtbts they
contract,
The religion az The country il, in many
respects, so much ike that Of the Parse
as 10 induce the belief that the 0sa oslahg,
TO that race, or have bten under is tuition.
They are not idolatoTs, but believe 10 .
Supreme Being, the Creator, who Is omnis
present, onnipotrnt, and omnscient, and
whose symbols arc the sun and the fire, and
to these they pay homage as his rspresehsa-ss
tives, but offer mo sacrifices to them. They
keen the sacred FIRE constantly burning, and
the prIuces, WHO are also priests, entrust 70
their daughters, and sometimes "a their
wives, the duty u experimenting these sa-
cred fires. The OvaS also believe in the ex-
istence Of very powerful evil spirit, who -
mot, however, oinniscient or omnipresent !;
ana to his in,erfrrence they attribute their
raiss.. .unes and accidents, but they offer no
sacrifice 70 him. They are said 20 be an
homes, industrious, and temperate people,
far more regardful Of their word, and more
obscrvant Of good morals than most 81 the
African nations.
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Paddy Murphy and bis wife Bridget, after
many years Il bard laborrin .ditching and
washing, had accumulated asnficiency 70
warrant them 10 purchasing COW tos course
they had pigs), which they did at the trs.
opportunity. As it was bought OF Fro
testant neighbOr, PADDY stopped on bis way
home at the house Of the priest, andProcured
bottle Of holy water With which toexor-
else the false faith out Of her.
"Isn't she foine creature ~ asked Pat OF
the admiring Bridget. jest hold Der ull |
fix the she'd" i
To save the precious fluid from harm, he
took it into tie house and set it up in n cup
boar until he had ''fixed" THINGS Then he
returned and brought the bottle back again,
and when Bridget was holding the rope, pro-
ceedsd to pour il upon Der back.
But poor Paddy had made slight mis-
take. Standing within the same closet was
a bottle cf aquafortis, that bad been procured
for different purpose, and as 1t dropped
upon the back If the poor COW, and the hair
began to smoke and the flesh burn. she ex-
hibIted decided appearances Of restIessness.
AaPour ON more, Paddy" shouted Bridget,
as she tugged at the rope.
s.I'i give her enough, Dow,' quoth Paddy,
and be emptied the bottle.
Up went the heels Of the COW, down went
her head, over vent Bridget and ahalf-dozen
OF the schilders," and away dashed the IN
furiate6 bovine down the street, to theturror
of all the mothers and the delight Of the
dogs.
Poor Paddy stood for a moment breath
less with astonishment, then clapping his
hapds nppn his hips locked sorrowiully and
exciaimeaA
s.Bs jabtsrs, Bridget, but isn't the Pro-
iestant strofsG IN her-the haste -
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SCIENTIFIC NEWS.

AwRIrEE in ssFrazer's Magazine" argues
that comets on approaching the sun very
closely may become 5isintegrated by the in
tense heat, and break up into fragments,
forming distinct comets. He thinks the ap.
pearance of double comets, recorded in his
tory, may be sbus explained.
TEE vessels Of sbe feet Of Columbus which
first crossed the Atlantic, were all Of small
size, probably OF not more than one hun
dfed tons burden each, and therefore not
larger than the American yachts, whose
ocean-race from New York to Cowes was re-
garden as an example of immense bardihood,
even in 1867.
FROM paper recently submitted to his
government at home by the British Minister
in Java, 1t appears that the Dutch have
carried into their colonial works in Java
litele of that engineering skill which has
made the Netherlands habitable. He de-
scribes the works on the dams at Amprong
and Soezak as being inefhciently carried on.
As q means Of destroying verm,n, the
carbonate of barvts is recommended as til .
surest and swiftest poison available. It is
dry, white, tasteless powder, which may be
beaten up with raw flesh, dripping or meal,
and thrust into the holes or among the runs
Of rats, mice, and other small game.
Tx German astronomer, Maedler, has
measured the hight Of .,093 mountains in
the moon. Twenty-Five of these are higher
than Mount Blanc, which is within a few
feet OF being three miles high; six, are
above 1900 feet. The highest observed
mountain in the moon is "a, S44 feet high.
RUBY Valley In Nevada, is so called On
account. Of the immense number of rubie
found 10 thousands Of the mountain streams
flowing through il. These gems, though very
beautiful aud perfect, are too small to be
merchandise, the largess being cnly as large
as pinheads
DR. JksTscH, in Gotha, claims to have
discovered by means OF q new application
OF the microscope, the existence Of special
fora and fauna ia all crystallized mineral
not merely in the crevices and geooes, but
scattered everywhere through the mass. He
announces the preparation of work. WITH
illustrations Of bis discoveries.
WE see by a recent number of an. English
scientific journal tina. patent has been Sc
cured for an Improvement in supplying fuel
to furnaces. This improvement consists in
the fuel and introducing il into
the furnace By means Of . steam jet or blow
ing engine. The idea, although q good one,
is NOT entirely new II has been known
here for come lime.
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brave Words.

Walker, the newly elected governor Of
Virginia, successspl by fusion Of both par
ties on him as common representative, ex-
pressed himself, at she conclusion Of the
election, as follows
I have everywhere told the people the
principles which would guide me if elected
have nothing to take back, to change or
modify-no, not one jot or title. ] am now
as have ever been, for equal and exact JUS
tice to all men, without regard to race or co
lor TApplause, long and Continued Let
us not, my fellow,citizens, in this hour OF
triumph and Supreme joy, forget that chief
est Of Christian virtues charity, Let US
bear no i'll will or resentment to that poor,
misguided race, which has been deluded and
mislsd by designing anil unpriacipled men.
fCnec OF ssGood, good.'' Let as do 10 the
future what we have in measure done in
the past, and what is dict, ed by an enlight-
cned Christianity. Let Us educate this peo-
pie until they rise In the scale Of Humanity
to that position where they can iptelligently
exercise the rights OF freemen. When you
shall lave done this, and " hen they can ap-
preciste and comprehend these rights to
their full extent, we shall never again 10 Vir-
giria bave to pass through such n struggle
as that which has just closed. No more will
Ignorance be arrayei against intelligence,
and organized pauperism against property,
but all, without u gard to race or color, will
strive together in generous rivalry for the
common good Of our gioriou Us old mother.
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FROM AFRICA.
sTRAroE DISCOVERY Or Ntw People

STRAkcE DISCOVERY or NEW PEOPLE
We find the following strange announce
ment in the last issue of the New York
Observer
In the south western portion OF Africa is
a tract about 800 miles in breadth, from
north TO south, and between 400 and 500 in
length, from east TO west, AID laid Down on
the maps as Herero Land or Damara Land
1t extends from the CuDene river on the
north, to the Walfsch Bay, on the south,
am from the coast to Lake Ngami, in the
interior. Very few Europeans have visited
il; three elephant hunters only, between
1857 and 1864 Anderson, whose works on
Lake Ngausi," &c, are so well known,
Green, and SHUTS Anderson was so much
pleased with the country that no purchased
large tract Of land there and raised some
thouss nds Of cattle. lie died there IN the
early part Of the present year.
There are two races iuhabiting the coun.
try, the Bechuanas, who occupy some KIaals
or villages ia the GER Ial pnd northern part,
but who are IN dependent condition, and
the Ovas, OF several tribes, (Ovambo, Ovar-
ke-eis, Ovambautiesu, Ovamguari, Ovakue-
mama 0vambuere, &c. . red race, with
long hair,-curly. but never wooly-regular
features and fine forms. These are the ruiz
ing race and exhibit high degree Of iutelli-
geDce, and many characteristics which indi-
cate their Asiatic origin. Thcy are governed
by a king Tjikongo--cf the Jyambo race,
who resides at 0ndong-. He 10 assisted in
the gS-s-amsnt By council, without whose
c0nsen. he cannot execute any measure.
Each tribe has its prince and It's territory,
and the princes are subject to the king and
Ocancil, by whom, for any offsSce against
the laws, they may Be depOsed or put to
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fro he CONTINUED

A FINE MUTToY SIEw.-Tske three large
onions peeled and sliced, and mutton and
ham cut into slices. Make layers first Of
potatoes, sailed, and then with the mutton
sprinkled with salt, pepper, gravy or butter,
and mushroom or tomates catsup, two tea
caps Of water, and the ham in small quaint
ties Cover tight and stew for an hour aud
q half. Watch, and add boiling water, if
needed, as there must be a good supply Of
gravy at the boito
GINGER BREAD j,oAF.-One pound OF -Four.
one pound Ofueacle; quarter Of a pound Of
brtter one egg one ounce Of ginger !;
some candied Feel, and few car away seeds
ground teaspOonfnl OF soda. To be baked
in a slow oven. The -four to be mixed N
gradually; the butter and trsacle to be milk
warm. The soda to be put 10 last. Let It
stand half az hour to rise.
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In teresting Items.

TIE HAIRY ar boat crew called on Satur-
day, for Eng.and. ".
TIE German Citizens Rights Society Of
Boston has pctitioned the Governor "a ssay
the enforcement Of the Prohibitory Liquor
law until the popular vote can be taken.
WnLiAM Winthrop, United States Consul
at Malta, died on the 18th Instant. Mr..
Stedman, United States Consul At Santiago
de Cubs, died in that city On The 9th in
slant.
In he Chinese-LAbo Convention at Mem
phis, dnesdny, Mr.. + nopmanchof stated
that r.lnamen are paid 900 70 II. 10 u gold
per DAP, az laborers in California They
eal be Induced TO come frosa San FraDciseo
to the South for $50 per month, but can be
obtained in CUBA, Nnder Eve year contract,
for from el0 y Sz2 per month.