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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
MARINE LIST.

sUN Rosg........4 81 MOON RISES mig, ST
SUN sErs............7 OIL HIGH WATER mig q
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MAY 10
ARRIVED.
Steamer New York, Price. Philadelphia. to
M. Eldridge & Go.
Steamer Columbia. Harper, Baltimore to b
Wheat.
Steamer w. W Colt, Wilson, Baltimore, 10
ID. X. Wilson.
Brig Wenouah, of Portland, Smith, Msntan-
Zas Cuba ballast TO Talbot & Bacon.
SAILED
Schr Martha Collins, Grove. Norfolk, coal
by Hampshire i Baltimore Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship 4. c. knight, Denty, for this port.
sailed from New York Sth instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
The Markets.

New YORK, May lO.-Stocks firm. Money
easy at per ct. Exchange 9. Gold 37!. 20
coupon l9s 10 4Os coupon ST. n. C.'s 6o,
do. new SIS. Virginia's OK coupon 57t, DO. new
e..
BALTIMORE, May IO.-IirRinia 6's old, IN
scrihed SOB bid, 81 asked, do. 1866. S. bid, do.
1867 50 bid, do. coupon, new 62 bid
NEW York, May lO.-Flour without decided
change Wheat tavors buyers. Corn 10 lower.
BALTIMORE, May lO.-Cotton dull middilOg
uplands nominalIy 2S. Flour dull with prices
nominal. Wheat dull and lower; good to
prime red ST. 70aSlS5 choice $2as2 10. Corn
dull and lower; white s2aS3; yellow S5aS6.
Oats 74a76 for prime. Rye unchanged. P"Tk
quiet at $3l Is. Bacon quiet rib sides l6i
clear do. l7a; shoulders AL. Hams 1920,
Lard quiet at l9al91. Whiskey firm and scarce
at 96a97 and some holders ask 90.
Gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
az, y

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION ANswERED.-The
first question asked by visitors to the city at
this season of the year is, where can obtain
tho best CLOTHING, Doors, SHOES and GENTS
FURNISHING GooDs in the latest and most pop.
ulsr style This inquiry is easily answered;
for all who have been IN tho city any length OF
time know that such articles can always be had
at STRAUSS BARGAIN STORE. No. l48 King St,
corner st. Asaph ST. Other dealers talk much
about their goods and styles, but the proof OF
the pudding is in the eating" The wearers Of
the market and the full worth OF their money.
Fair dealing is Strauss motto; hence his great
success ap l5-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
Eafnl ARRAY.

New HAVEN, May 10.-Last evening
man named Geo. McNeany got into an alterca-
ton with German, named Peter Ellinger, in
front of boarding house in Wallan street in
this city, and stabbed him in his abdomen and
side, iuAicting injuries which may prove fatal
Lewis Rush, a friend of Ellinger interfered,
when McNeauy stabbed him also, cutting his
heart in two and causing instant death. There
appears to have been no provocatlon tor the
assault. The officers are in search of McNcany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

LUsUs NATURE "A mare colt, five weeks.
old, ioalcd at Port Tobacco, Mary with no
fore legs, but otherwise we'll formed and APP
parently healthy, was brough up in the steamer
Wawaset yesterday evening, and was exhibited
to-day on the National Race course ncarWash'
nrfnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

FIsHTowN The receipts of fish at Fi>htown
this morning We're again very light Herring
were selling at from $40 to Sll per thousand
and shad at from SIS to $40 per hundred,-
The fishing season OF 1869 is now considered to
have been failure, for though some four or
five Of the seine haulcrs have made money, the
rest of the fishermen and the packers have done
little more than cleared expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL Ca Saturday
night last an attempt, it is supposed, was
made to break jail, as ladder was discovered
by the Waterman on that beat extending from
the top Of the wall to the pavement on ST.
A 90 nh street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

ALEXANDRIA CANAL. Large numbers O.
boats from Cumberland, loaded with coal, lave
arrived since Yesterday morning, and tie canal
basin and the coal depots, in conscience, IRE.
sent very animated appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

New POTATOES. "A gentleman residing in
this city dug q fine mess of new potatoes from
his cellar one day last week. He hadpu away
his winters supply Of potatoes last tall in his
cellar, and some of them having been covered
over with earth, became the seed from which
a new crop has been gathered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
Army of the Republic.

CINCINNATI, May 10.-A number OF distin-
guished officers have signifed their intention
to attend the meeting Of the encampment oil
the Grand Army Of the Republic, to be held in
this city on Wednesday. Gen. John A. Logan
will deliver the address on Wednesday night
A banquet will be given on Wednesday night.
On Friday there will be steamboat excursion
To North Bend to the tomb OF Gen. Harrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

REVENUE APPOINTMENTS. The following
changes have been made in the Internal Rcvc'
nue. Offices for this, the sevcnth, Congressional
District. f. f. White, collector, vice I. l.
Sanboru, rea.oved; and JOSIAH Milard, Asses
sor. vice w. NJ. Ftzhugh, removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

STEAM YACHT. The steam pleasure yacht
built here this spring for parties in Washing
ton, by Mr. Bradshaw, having been supplied
with the necessary machinery in the last named
city, made trip to this city yesterday, aud
was much admired BY all who saw her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

ANOTHER AsPIRANT. Mr.. John Hawk.
hurst, the Radical member of the late State
Convention from this city, has consented to
allow his natnc to be used by his friends as a
candidate Cor Congress from this District
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

FARMING PRosPECTs. Tho present pros
poets for grain crops this season, in this section
Of the State, are excellent, and the like OF
agricultural i'm plements OF all descriptions now
being sent up the railroads was never before
known,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

STRANGE. Under the head Of Diseases Of
Cattle the following paragraph occurs in the
last monthly report of the commissioner o! ag
rcuture It will be read with lively interest
by citizens of Washington: Prince Georges
county, Md, Pleuro-pneumonia attacked one
herd, and four or FIVE died. The remainder
we're sent to Washington for beef, and the dis
ease did not spread"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

BETHEL SERVICES. The Be- thel services
which have been interrupted OF late in cons9
quenee OF prevailing iucomeut weather. were
resumed yesterday evening at King street
wharf and will hereafter be held regularly
every Sunday evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

The ALEXANDRIA PosToFFcE-lt is as
serted in Radical circles, aud among those
who profess to know about what they are
talking, that chsnge i certainly to BE made
10 the postmastership of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

MAIL AGENT Joseph F. Cautwell, has
been appointed mail route agent betwee
Washington and Lynchburg, on the Orau .
Alexandra and Manassas Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

To ALL those in want of good, substantial and
Fashionable Clothing fer themselves or their
children, we would most cheerfully recommend
5. Dealhsm's frst-clsss establishment, 81 Kin &
street As Mr.. Dealham adheres strictly to
the ore price system, you will be sure to get
tho worth of your money. my a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
CITY ITEMS.

WILCOX &GIBB's SEWING MAcHINE.-From
the work done BY this Machine it is pronounced
tho best Family Machine in the world, Agen-
cy at G. Bsum's Hoopskrt and Corset Factory,
5l3 eth street. betwe D snd E, Washington,
ID G. my6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
Ry Green L. Wise,
Real + state Agents and Auctioneers
old BREWERY LOT FOR SALE.

Real r state agents ana huClloEttrsl
old BREWERY LOT FOR SALE.
By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court for
the county of Alexandris, rendered at the MAY
torn, 1860, in certain suit therein pending III
which William II. Irwin was plaintiff, and Su-
san s. Roberdeau ard others defts., the under
signed, as Commissioner therein named, will
offer for sale by public auction, in front of tho
Mayors office, in the city of Alexandris' on
SATURDAY, the ia Of May next, at Twelve
the southeast intersection of Union and Wolfe
streets, fronting on Union street ~ feet, and on
Wolfe 80 feet, with the use of an alley ~ feet
wide, binding on the east line, it being part OF
the lot on which the brewery formerly stood.
TERMS-One-t,nth of the purchase money
in cash; the residue in three equal instruments
at ak, twelve and eighteen months from the
dsy of sale the deferred payments to bear IN
terest, and to be secured by the negotiable
notes CT the purchaser, with approved endors,
ers, and the title to be retained until all the
payments are made, and upon the failure OF
the purchaser to comply with the terms OF sale,
the cash paymen. 10 be forfeited and the prop
erty resold at the risk Of the purchaser -
Stamps ard conveyancing at tho cost OF the
nnrchaser. w. AKTHU X TAYLOR,
ap N-eots Comm r. OF osIe-
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A vALu,
y ABLE FARM, WITH WATER POWEk
IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, All PUBLIC
AUCTlON.--Dy VlrLue VI uoCi 90 VI wv Va
emit Court for the county Of Fairfax, Va, rem
dered at the November term, 1863 IN Inc the case
others, he undersigned, as Commissioner there
in named will offer for SALE at ppp public ap't Va
On MONDAY, the It'll day of June 1869, tina
being Court day, at II o'clock m T sRa, g !
Run, in said county. about eight miles iron
AleIandria, containing 20l4 acres, of which TIN
late Samuel Gillinghsm died seized THIS Is 's AZ;
latitude, and ha. upln it u large quantity Q
wood and timber and valuable WATnf
| POWER. There are two comfortable Dwell
LING HOUSES. with out houses, &C., on tn
premises.
| TERMS-Ten per cent OF tho purchase mon
| ey to be paid in cash. and the residue in equla
instslments ut six, twelve and eighteen m onth
| from tho day of sale the deferred pay m tents {
| be secursL by the bonds of thu pa chas.r' Dear
| ing interest with good security and the tItl
| to be retained until tho pay me- OF the pur
chase money in full Stamps and conveyance
| at the expense Of tho purchaser.
CHARLES 4. STUART,
| or0ieo,. Commr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

Police REPORT MAYORS OFFICE,
Mccoy, .,olored, Tor keeping hogs within the
limits OF the corporation, contrary to law' was
fined and discharged.
Captain Hugh Gallaher, for an assault on
Eli Petty, arrested by constabless Edelin, ana
Burnett, was fined and discharged.
Rachael Brown and Sarah Minor, colorea'
for disorderly conduct near the Diagonal PUMP
were discharged upon the payment OF the I'M
posed fines.
Thomas Washington and Andrew Brown
colored boys, for fighting and disordery, con,
duct near the Diagonal Pump, were fined and
discharged.
Mrs. Schmidt, for selling liquor without
license, and for an infraction of the Sunday
aw,was discharged upon the payment OF $26. 80.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE oseph Warren.
colorcd, for an assault with intent to kill Har
rict Pine, colorcd, was held iu the sum OF $500
security to keep tho peace for six months.
WATCH REPORT Tho weather was variable
cloudy and clear at intervals, and the tempe,
raturc mild There were no disturbances and
no arrests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

AS THE warm weather is now approaching
it would be well for housekeepers to get one OF
CLARKsoN's OLD DOMINION REFRIaERATo
with Water Cooler attached They are as
pretty as a piece of psrlor furniture. and give
general satisfaction For sale exclusively by
4. II. CLABKsoN,
a., south ROYAL IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

JUST received at Henry Strauss, 148 King
street, II large stock of Mems aud Boys Spring
Clothing, at from So to $40 q suit; also, fine
10. of Gents and Ladies' Trunks. ap 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
IT, POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION
A5N LINE

FOR BALTIMORE AND LANDlNGS ON
THE POTOMAC RIVER.
Steamer EXPRESS, Captain A. G. Nickle
having resumed her old route will leave Balti-
more, Pier NO. s, Light street wharf, on every
TUESDAY EVENING, at 4 o clock pm, for
Alexandria, Washington and Landings on the
Potomac river; returning. will lea7e Washing
ton at 6 n m and Alexandria at I 8. m, on
every SATURDAY MORNING.
To SHIPPERS-Goods consigned through
to stations on the railroad, will he forwarded
without delay on arrival of the steamer a. al
exandria. For further information apply to
j. BKODERS d CO, Agents.
mar Ii tf No. III King ST., Alexs Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10
THEY ARE COMING.

- FOR RENT-Seversl suits OF ROOMS
III Tor rent, suitable for families Apply q.
Tue Cameron House. No - Cameron street,
laY SIT
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my ootS
ID UBLIC SALE,
VIM n BECK & CO.,
Real Estate Agents and AuctioneA

Zeal Estate Agents and Auctlone"r'
VII sell, on the premises es NJ A., . m on
chinery of y frs. class STEAM NJ LII, situated
in Alexandria Va. rhe mill is suitable Tor the
OF Flour, Meal. Plaster, Fertli'
Zsrs, &c /; is in go9d part OF the city Tor Dus-
ness, Immediately "E the Potomac river, NO
Joining tho wharf of the steamer Columbia.
(pier 81 Oh which i. has shipping and landing
privilege. There is also switch connecting
with all the railroads terng the city, directly
at the door, and there Is no Touring mill In
operation in the city, first rate chance Is here
offered to those wishing to engage in that bust
ness. The building rs large four ana nall
story brick, covered with slate. There are,
also, two three story warehouses, and one one
story do. besides ample shed room attached
The machinery includes two nue boilers, 30 IN.
by 70 feet an engine OF 80 horse power, TWO
run of 4! feet buIs with pit machinery attach
adj 3 boiling chests, = sets OF elevators gamers,
bins counter Skating, xtra uileys and gear
ing. &c, &C. Also, full and complete sppar-
atus and appliances used in the manufacture OF
Barytes line annual rent amounts to 81, bCO,
nett the lease expires in September, lSiU and
can be renewed, il desired. Terms, one half cash,
the resi!ue in 80 days satisfactorily secured
Persons DESTROYS of examining the property can
do so :" any time By sPpHyIBEk c C the CON- under
Real Estate Agents and Auctrs::
my7-t No. 81 King st.. Alexs., Va
A W VI lSSJON " > DALE VI N
u OF LAND IN Fairfax CO, NEAR
BURkE'S STATIoN.-By virtue of decree
of the Circuit Court of Alexandria, rendered Al
the August term thereof, 1868, in tho suit of BE:
Lehman and WIFE, vs.. Masten's executor Of ais, l
will sci! by public auction on M0 9I, 'i j."
front of the Court House Of Fairfax county.
aTRACT OF LAND in tho counsy OF Far
fax. near Burkc's Station, containing ON r.
HUNDRED ACRES, situated on tho North
branch of Pohick run, and adjoining the lands
of Presley Barker. Thomas hlgin, and Henry
Stevens, being tho same TRACi or Lar u
| which WAS conveyed 10 John Mssten by decd
from Mary Rose. dated oath OF June. 1853.
TERMS fourth of the purchase money
| 10 be paid in cash. and tho residue in three
| equal instalments, at six, twelve and eIghteen
months respectively, with intorcst from Day oil
| sale; tho deferred payments co DO secured oy
tho note, of purchaser, satisfactorily endorsed.
and the title to bo retained until AL the pur
chase money is fully paid stamps and con-
veyancing ut the cos. of purchaser
II - CLAUGHTON,
| an1h-eo,s commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

RECEIPTS OF PRopUcE, &c, BY RAILROAD.
The folio wing are the receipts of produce, &c.
by the Orange. Alexandria and Manassas K r.,
for the pat week: Corn 1913 bushels wheat
24S4, rye ll8, oats lS5. mill feed 70. beans Is,
corn meal 81, potatoes 60 buckwhest D. flax
seed 5. sumac l52 sacks dried fruit bushels
-four 267 bbls. eggs 100 bbls, butter 81 frkins,
apples 4 bhls whiskey l6 bbls and kegs, fish
i3 bbls pork Dbl, nails kegs, leather III rolls,
empty casks l59, cows calves, sheep, &c, 1877.
hides lUl bundles, rags o635 lbs, metal 80 lbs,
sundries boxes, sheep skins 634 venlson
box, bacon 1887 lbs, bark 81 cords. lard frk-
ms, fowls coops, cheese 2 wrought iron bars
COO lbs, sewing machines |, COWS horns bar
rels, wood cord. wagons l, lumber 23,595 teet.
blooms 26S tons. bones l2l5 lbs. old iron 1881
lbs. Freight sent forward 9lS tons.
The following are the receipts OF produce.
&c, by the Alexandris, Loudoun and Hsmp-
shire Railroad, for the week ending May 10th ::
Wheat 4826 bushels, corn 1872 meal 266, Hour
lbs bbls, butter IS bbls and kegs, eggs % bbls
and boxes. bones 5000 lbs, old iron lOiS lbs, hair
II bsgs, calves So head, stock Z car loads wood
no cords furniture ! car load.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

REMARKs.-The market opened with but lit
tie activity and prices weak The transactions
10 Flour scarcely warranted accurate quota
tons. though prices ara nominally unchanged.
Only about 800 bushels Of Wheat offered with
sales a. 100. l65. and 10 for ordinary TO
good red Corn quiet, with sales at 80. 81 and
81; offerings SOD bushels white and mixed -
Rye dull at .3Jal3j. Very little doing in Oats,
and sales reported at g..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

ANOTHER APPLICANT item going the
rounds of the newspapers, is this MIS- IT.
Mary Walker, it is said, wants the Alexandr'a'
VIRGINIA, post0fhce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

CoTroN Factory. Work at the Mount
Vernon Cotton Factory was resumed THIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

<scs> MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
SnErN STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists Of the following FIRST class
outside steamers
L T.. KNIGHT ............... Capt j. W. Denty
JOHN GIBSON . .. Cspt. w. II. Winters
AND
VALLEY CITY .......... Capt w. Johnson
Willlesve New Y ork EVERY SATURDAY
Tor this port, and returning will leave Alexsn-
tris EVERY FRIDAY, vt II o clock
For freight or passage stDly TO
HOOE, WEDDkkBURN & CO,
Agents, No. Ps,uce SITS,
Agents IN New York,
rHILIlPS y BROWN,
ap9 -tf 81 south street, Pier n o. 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

nR ED IND CANNED FRUITS AND
~ VEGETABLES Of various kinds.
j. GRlGG,
np2q 40 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

NHANIPAGNE-
- - baskets Native Champagne to arrive
and for sale by
~ If BkEWIS q La WSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

EE i BROTHER,
SHIPPING MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
LUMP AND GROUND PLASTER,
Office, q King street,
Over store of q II. Robinson & Son,
Are prepared to furnish fresh GROO ND
Il As1ER from their Mill, on Princess street,
lear the Loudoun r. K Depot, from bulk OF
n esgs or bbls.
All orders promptly attended to. sp29-2w
NAY LIST, 1861
HAVING purchased the interest of Gregory
IL Erglsh, We. tho subscribers, respect
!ully sGnounce that We have formed copart.
reisnip, under the trim OF TOLSON. BRO. i
90 Tor the prosecution of general COMMITS
ZION buol \ t9S, and that all business in
trusted 10 our care shall receive from ma nerson-
Ally prompt ana faithful attention.
T.. l. FOLSOM
Jay e-u A. {. FOLSOM
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Gold.

Gold.
NEW YORK, May l0-Gold to-day 1875
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EXCURSION TO MOUNT VERNON. Arrange
ments are being perfected for grand excur'
sion from Hamilton, the present western ter
minus of the Alexandra, Loudoun and Hamp
shire Rrailroai, to Mount Vernon, ON the 2oth
instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-10

Q00FING FRJ .r-6OOO lbs of best quality,
IL for sale to u q rsde at q low figure.
J.0J. n L. CREIGHTON 4 SON,
SD29 SO King street
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NRUSTEE,S SALE.

at the shortest notice and on the most reasona'
BILE terms. ap l4-L
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-08-31
State News.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
"Camp Meeting John" attended the Poland
Camp Meeting last Friday.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Rev. B. F. Shaw has resigned the pastor ate
of the Baptist church in Watervlle on ac-
count of i'll health, and his resignation has
been accepted. 1t is understood that Mr.
Shaw will give up preaching for the present.
retaining his residence in Waterville.
MED by DR.. Crosby of Waterville, are sojourn.
ing ON Mount Katahdin, with a view to max
ing botanical and chronological collections in
that interesting locality.
YORK COUNTY.
The Republicans of South Berwick have
nominated William A. Cromwell for Repre-
sentative.
A Kennebunk correspondent of the Lewis
ton Journal says the CODgregatiOnalists have
vacated their house of worship to make re-
pairs; they design to expend 5000.
The drought in that vicinity has been quite
severe, affecting all the crops.
or. Griffin and Co. are putting more ma
chinery into their mills, thereby increasing
and shoe lacings.
MRS. RUTH ANDREWS of Biddeford is now
ninety-sx years of age, and in almost unim-
paired possession of all her faculties. She has
been member of the Baptist Church for over
seventy years,-haying originally united with
the Blackberry Hill Baptist church in Berwick
which was organized about 1853. She is prob
ably the Oldest living member of the Baptist
church in Maine. She is the mother of six
children, all of whom are living and among
whom is Hon. Leonard Andrews, formerly
State Senator and James Andrews, Esq, an
grand children and eighteen great grand chill
dren, making forty-five living descendants.
The old lady frequently attends the Baptist
meeting in Biddeford and can get in and out
of carriage with comparative ease. Long
may the old lady be connecting link between
this and former generations.