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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

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Transient advertisements will be inserted at
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

Tie Washington correspondent of the Balt-
more GaZette says that in the report of Surgeon
General Barnes grest pains are taken to prove
that the blacks are better soldiers than the
whites. This proposition is essayed TO be shown
by certain statistics as to health AMI endurance,
and the Surgeon General from thence would
have it inferred that it would be economy on
the part OF the Government to increase the
nlsc5 regiments, and decrease tho white ones"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

An EXPLANATION DEMANDED com
manders OF the United States steamers hear-
sarge and Nyack, while those vessels were ~
ing at Callao on the night Of the Sd ultimo,
called their crew to quarters and commenced. a
lively gun practice to show their state OF dis,
cipline. The firing alarmed the whole town OF Of
CallaO, the troops were put under arms, anu
the President in Lima was teegraphed to, as
it was thought at first that mutiuy had oc'
Cured in the Peruvian feet. When the truth
was discovered the project of Callao received
an apology from the commanders Tor not noti'
flying him, but the President demanded an ex'
PLANTATION from the American charge de Qtdres,
aud used very sharp terms in regard to the
matter. The charge made what explanation
he could and sent the report of the facts to
Washington. The next day another alarm oi
similar nature occurred at Lima, and a seri
Gus conspiracy was discovered and broken up.
Ne,r York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
HOLIDAY GOODS.

~
'a$a Kzygz9Z
ZS.
Assssa. -
HOLIDAY GOODS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Magnificent and Desirable Presents for both
Ola and Young. at
CHARLES w. GREEN IS.
NO. 6s KING STREET,
Just received from the importers an exten-
sive variety OF goods suitable rs
GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON,
exceling in style and ch eapness any pravious-
ly offered consisting OF
HANDSOME WORK BOXES,
GENTS TRAVELLING CASES.
WRITING DESKS.
TOILET SETTS,
JEWELRY,
FANCY and
ORNAMENTAL
in great variety.
Every kind of China Ornaments and Vases,
very handsome:
Tea, Coffee and Dinner Setts.. various styles :;
Walking. Talking and Kicking Dolla,
and Doll Heads Of every do
scriptlon from the small
est to the largest.
Ladies' Companions,
Cigar Stands.
Boxes and Vases. new styles
Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men,
Dominoes
Building and
Alphabet Blocks,
Handsome Hair Brushes. Travelling Bags,
Hand Mirrors, Silver Thimbles, Dollar
Jcwelry, Portmonaies, Games and PuZ-
-les, Watch Stands, Perfume
rv. Pomsdes, &c, &r.
2,s-A liberal discount Will be allowed to au.
tho ri=ed parties, purchasing in largo quantities,
for societics, fairs, Gc.
aY- Merchants in and out Of the city will De
supplied at wholesale prices. which they will
find as low as tho same goods can be Dought IN
any of the Northern cities.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
dec ll-iOt tS hing street.
EOR SALE CHEAP.
4 largo lot of CANNED PEACH ES and
BLACkBEkRlES.
Every can warranted. and will be opened for
the purchaser il desired.
The old cans will be bought again.
f.. II. CLARKSON,
dec IL Il South Royal st
TSOR THE HOLD Us.
All kinds OF
CAKE PANS.
CAKE CUTTERS
PIE PLATES,
JELLY CAk L
BAKERS, &c, at
K. ii. CLARKSON'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

A MIRACLE IN INDIA.-A Mogul gentleman
OF Bombay, named Hajee Lanai Obadeen,
gravely writes to the Bombay Gazette that an
irrevereut Turkish soldier appeared at the holy
shrine of Kerbis, and, not needing the remon'
STRANGE of the doorkeeper, went 10 with MS
sword ard shoes on, when mysterious hand
extended itself from the grave and slapped the
offender so severely on the face that be was in
stapty deprived of speech, and, although at
tended by the kerbis doctors, breathed his
last on the evening of the same day In honor
Of this miracle the Turkish Governor of ker
bila ordered guns to be fired, and the whole
town was Illuminated, The Moguls OF Bombay,
also placed extra lamps in their Museed, aud
the leading members of the community intend
ed, when the latest accounts were received, 10
celebrate Jessun for ten consecutive days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
DRY GOODS.

~ AZ NJ ID l. IL. WOOb
Blue Brown and Lead Colored also = gea.
cral - ~surtment Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS
30 suit the season TO which We invite the a!ten-
ton of buyers generally. dec
~ ASST NJ ERES
:, JUST RECEIVED.
We hANe Just opened htil assortment 81
t:SSlM ERHS Of all varieties.
Va have now rs complete a stock oi goods
in this line rs at any time during the season,
AMI at greatly reduced prices.
We sre still furnishing GENTS DRESS
SHIRTS, guaranteed to iii.
dec WITH Err & SLAYMAkER.
LACK VELVE EEN
Another supply OF that beautilul silk finished
BLACK VELVETEEN.
We especially ask all in want OF nice srticl le
to examine this.
dec ROBF. IL. WOOD.
VELVETEEN.
Handsome Black Cloakiag Velveteon just re-
ceived By
dec7 WILMER & SLAYMAKER.
A LARGE STOCK OF GOODS,
N FOR
MEN AND BOYS WEAR. AT
dec7 ROBT L. WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

AMERICAN Girls AT CoMPEIGNE. Accounts
from Paris say that American girls are in high
favor at Compeigne The Prince Imperial
dances every evening 10 the large drawing room
with the pretty American girls who are among
the guests staying at the Castle, invited espe-
cialy to please the heir to the throne. Miss
Payne Is the most conspicuous in the group.
she appears every day in very marvellous toll
ettes, and her tine chestnut hair is always
point Of particular admiration. Her mother Is
almost as youthful looking as her daughter.
Miss Parsons is another American young lady
at present guest at Compeigne she is gay
and lively, and possesses all those attractive
Qualities which make the ladies' from across the
ocean such welcome visitors in the highest cir
cles Of Partisan society, Miss Jerome, belle
with red hair, is a third American young lady
whose good dancing and pretty dresses are al
ways worth looking at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
sTERsI

ySTERS, YSTERSi
OYSTERS by tho gallon, quart or pint. can
now De obtained daily at No. q north Fairfax
street Town and country trade solicited. Or
ders promptly filed and forwarded to their
destinations and guaranteed to give salisfac-
tion.
sep l4-3m 1OUNd q COo0 wv W.- WI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
NOR TIL HOLD A YS.
E" OLIDAY GODS.

"OL ID A Y G. 30 DS.
l have received q supply of GOODS suitable
cellaneous snd Poelicsl Works. Juvenile and
Toy Books in great variety Family Bibles,
Pocz Bibles and Prayer Books in various
bindings; Gold Pens and Pencils; Rosewood
and Mahogany Dosks, Papetries, Portfolios
and Pocket Books; Photograph Albume, hand
Gold, Silvered and Fancy ColoreI Papers for
Fancy Boxes snd Comets, with many other
useful and Fancy Articles all OF which will be
scld a. low prices. ,.,,s.,,.r.
Hobl- DE 81 King street.
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BOOK 81 STATIONERY STORE,
80. 30 KING STREE
We ste now opening pue ut She fine .ssort-
ments OF beautiful and unique goods for the
Holidays ever olerc3 in this market The lead
ing articles are
BIBLES, PRAYER &HYMN BOOKS.
In Rich Antique ard Vc!vet Binding
full line of the choices. America and English
JUVENILE BOOKS;
GAMES for little folks in great variety
BUILDING and ALPHABET BLOCKS,
BACKGAMMON BOARDS,
CHESS MEN AND BOARDS.
GLOVE end HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,
in fine Russia and Vienna Leather.
FANCY INkSTANDS, very handsome.
FINE GOLD PENS and PENCILS in gold
mounted, rubber and pearl cases. Very de3ir-
able for Christmas Presents.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
in every style;
SATCHELS AND TRAVELLING BAGS,
in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather;
FINE WRITING DESKS,
Leather, beautifully inlaid and very artistic in
design and finish
PAPETEKIES,
in Morocco and Russia Leather;
PORTFOLIOS,
in great variety
REAL TARTAN,
Scotch Wood Goods grca. variety,
WORK BOXES,
in great variety, new and unique styles;
LADIES COMPANIONS,
in Russia Leather;
FINE PORTE-MONAIES,
CARD CASES,
CIGAR CASES and
POCKET KNIVES.
A Beautiful Collection OF
JAPANESE GOODS & LACQUER WARE,
Consisting OF
Richly Inlaid Cabinets,
Gard Receivers, Trays,
Handkerchief Boxes,
Work Boxes Glove Boxes,
Magic Flowers,
Fish and Boats
BEAUTIFUL BOXES,
in Straw Work, Chinese TOPS,
JEWEL CASES.
Toilet Cases and Chiaese Plates-bo'idos may
other Novelties in fine Laquer W ork.
The above is only partial lit o, ticn and
elegant goods, selected with special reference
TO the coming HOLIDAYS, ell of which have
been bought at the lowest cash prices, aud Will
be sold at the very lowest rates. II will afford
mo pleasure to show these goods
To parties who are unable to visit the city -
elect Christmas presents, full information will
be cheerfully given by lottor.
GEORGE f. FRENCH.
No. % KIN" STREET
dec \ ALEXANDRIA, VA.
HOLIDAY GOODS HOLIDAY ooopsr
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
CHARLES w. CREEP,
IS King stree
Has just received by No" ."rL :.rainrs "n
stock OF
HOLIDAY GOonH.
Largest stock yet presented
Variety inda;cribsble.
Prices satisfactory to purchaser.
An examination of stock solicited.
dec : No. os King street
IS COMIN NGl
have this day received q large lot Of
HAVANA AND MALAGA ORANGE3;
FIGS in baskets and drums: Almonds, Fill
berts. Cream Nuts. English Walnuts. Peanuts.
Cocoanuts and large lot of TOYS and FAN
CY ARTICLES, Malaga and Cstawba Grapes.
and a great variety of French and Candy OF
my own manufacture Sold nj
G. SCHAFEES,
6ec7 No North Fei-fHx street
ERUITS, &C.
l5O boxes half and quarter boxes Ha'sins.
cases New Currants.
10 boxes Citron.
so drums Figs.
hhls Gran hnrries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

TINES HAVE CHANGED. Many years ago,
when Judge Robert NJ. Charlton, of Savannah,
Georgia, was quite young man, he, iu CON-
pany with his father. Hon. L. u. z. Charlton,
spent every summer in the delightful little
village of Clarksvie, Northeast Ga.
One day Robert was passing along the street
in Clarksville, and it happened to be elSction
day Members Of Congress were then elected
BY what was called the general ticket system
and not by districts as they DOW are. when he
was met oy verdant democrat OF the noun
tlins. who accosted him thus:
MIR. Charlton, are you the man that is
running for Congress2"
"No sir am no candidate-my father is.
however. But may ask why this inquiry p
Nothing, only haven't voted yet.'
"It it is consistent with your feelings |
would like if you would vote for my father.
IL would Just as soon vote for him as any
body.
Mr.. c. thanked him. and thinking. perhaps,
his friend was seeking treat, invited him into
q Deghboring bar-room.
What will you take ?"
''I never drink anything, but | see they
have some ginger cakes would as leave take
one OF them with you as not.
Very well. Give US cake.
my brother is in town with me.
spects Another cake was purchased and
paid for, and the two friends parted, Hon
esty' to find his brother, and Mr.. c. to Join
in the merry dance with his young friends IN
paror hard by. The golden hours on angels
wings passed rapidly away with Mr.. Chsrl-
ton. His friend was soon forgotten. Late IN
the afternoon, when there was pause in tho
dance, our verdant friend, very much to the
surprise of every one, stalked into the parlor.
inquiting for Mr.. Z. OF course all eyes were
directed to our friend, as he approached Mr.. {.
Drawing from his bosom four by six inch
cake, he SAID, MIR Charlton, here's your cake.
Ny brother had voted afore seed him"
Mr. c. embarrassment was not greater than
his admiration of the fellows honesty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
An IMPORTANT NOTICE.

AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.
TO THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA.
MRS. c. L. SIMP ON.
No l2J King street.
Will open on Saturday, December i1th, All
elegant assortment of
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS
of all kinds in connectic.. with her MILL N r.
RY business.
Also handsome CHRISTM AS GIFTS.
Prices to suit the times ami term cash.
,ian l3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

NOTICE..
I shall continue tho business at the old stand
1 unu,r my OWE nGmc; and returning many
thanks t, my friends and tho public generally
for their past avcrs, shall solicit a continuance
OF the same Very respectfully,
dec WIN. f. BkOOh"S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

L .,rdo-onId and
We arc determined no. TO be undersoiu' "nu
now offer to our customers and citizens geher-
slly our entire stock Of TEA, which Is largo
and carefully selected AT COST PklCE2 LOT
cash. We have on hand some of inc FIN n0i
TEAS. rs we'll as ordinary and 'on' GRADES:
49, RREWi ! WSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

reflect that sound mind and body are th. laos
necessary requisites to promote connubial hap
piness. Indeed, without these tho jo":
through life becomes weary pilgrimsgs. ."'
orosp ct hourly darkens TO tho view, the m!:.
BECOMES shadowed with despair and tlled W.T.
snother e becomes blighted with your own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

q F.F. AMMONIA, Pearlssh Of Comm ,,;S r e, :
Potash. Csrhoi:c SOAP lot removing insects
from animals, Glm '.stochu, Foutz'' Horse
Powders, Spices, Hair Dyes and y 'ssings'
Pain. and Varnish Brushes and lnia"t Powder
Just received and for sale by
lee Il. &. LEADBEATEE = Bko
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

GHKISTMA IS COM I NGl
l have this day received large iot OF
HAVANA AND MALAGA ORANGES;
FIGS in baskets and drums: Almonds, Fill
berts Cream Nuts, English Walnuts, Peanuts,
Cocoanuts, and large lot of TOYS and FAN
CY ARTICLES, Malaga and Catawba Grapes,
and great variety of French and Candy OF
my own manufacture. Sold at
&. SCHAFEES,
dec No. j North F'lr'HH stT"e'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

dec ll-iOt 6S King street.
NOR SALE CHEAP.
4 largo lot Of CANNED PEACH ES and
BLACkBEkRlES.
Every can warranted, and will be opened for
the purchaser il desired.
The old cans will be bought again.
E. H. CLARKSON,
dec IL Il South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

ERU1TS. sc.
l50 boxes half and quarter boxes Ha'sins.
s cases New Curranta.
10 boxes Citron.
so drums Figs.
9 bbls Cranberries.
) bbls Sweet Cider.
cask Old Jamsica Sprita.
cask Scotch fIniskey.
10 casks Cooking Wine
In store ard dI,.s. 9sr sal" ii;1issEWIS ~ WSoN.
~ROCERIES AT REDUCED PRICES.
RAISINS, CURRANTS
CITRON, CRANBERRIES,
ATMORE'S MlNCE MEAT.
WHITE AND BROWN SUGAKS'
SYRUPS. MOLASSES HONEY,
HAMS BREASTS, BUTTER. LARO,
STRICTLY PURE SPICES,
FLOUR OF ALL GRADES: &c.
dec 3-3w Ghiuf' lto Nl"s ~,
ERUITs AND NUTS.
Now Lager Raisins, in boxes hal; and quar-
ter do.
Sultana and Denia Raisins.
New CurrAnts and CItron
FIGS. Prunes, Oranges, Lemons, CrahDer'
rios, &c. ,,;i F;l
English Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds ana iii
berts, sc. IT, W ~; Il NJ H;nao No e+roet
dec 4-2W lfi NIX '''' -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

A CARD-.I would call the attention OF those
n in want of frst-clsss COOKING STONE +
10 tho IRONSIDES. It has no superior and
over ono hundred Of them are now in hleNan-
dria AID vicinity. For sale by
f. H CLARKSON,
seD 20 Is South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

bzs- Merchants in and out Of the city will be
supplied at Wholesale prices. which they will
find as low as thu same goods can be bought in
any of the Northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

.;ne marris-e. being aware OF Physical Wax
ness, ness Organic Debility, Deformities, speedily
He who places himself under the care OF Dr.
J. NAV religiously confde III his honor a. ;
gentleman, and confidently rely upon MS sh''
ss q physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15

The copo-.7 :rship heretofore axi ting under
Tho firm name of BHOOKE5 IL TAYLOR is
this day dissolved by mutual consent WV
F. BROOKES is authorized to settle the affairs
Of tho old firm.
VIZ. BROOKES.
CS TAYLOR, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-15
OooDs Fox CHRISTIANS PRESENTS.

A full supply OF Raisus, CurranLs. Spices
Flavuring Extracts, choic, Wines and Liquors
received and for sale by .,e,,.,,>
dec Il st FKED. NtCh rh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-13
THE POST OFFICE.

The series Of improvements started some weeks
ago in the old Post ONCE, under the supervision
OF Colonel Van Brunt, are almost completed. The
interior painted entirely wnlte ana the partitions
desks and tables have undergone q thorough reno
walton. All that art and ingenuity is capable OF has
been done to render the old rookery Nassau
street habitabe and convenient. The cashiers
office has been enlarged; the number OF gaslghts
necessary for the employees in the mail room has
been diminished more than half by the removal or
distractions that mpe led the entrance or sunlight.
During the winter TIE building viii be heated by
eight furnaces and saving Of nifty tons OF coal
effected for the season. Last winter there were
twenty nine nres used, which fuied to give anything
Ike the necessary heat and comfort. The improve
ments Will cost about $1,000 but the advantages
gained VIII amply compensate Tor the expense.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-13
TnE CUSTOM HOUSE.

Collector Grinneil Is moving along smoothly 10 the
even tenor Of his way, amid the hustle OF busy
hive, the Custom House. No changes OF any Inn
portance have taken place recently. The working
force OF the department Is up to Its full Standard
ana the public business Is carried on with double the
care efficiency and supervision that have previously
marked this much abused branch Of the federal
vice. The old system, which nourished in such rank
luxuriance under former administrations, OF
weighmasters paying the iaborers in their
respective departments, has been abolished
and a special officer substituted who acts as
paymaster for all laborers, from each Of whom no
receives an affirmation that he has performed
much work and is entitled TO so much wages.
Under the old system, as was shown by the legal
proceedings instituted against several weghnasters
some few months ago, aise returns were sent In to
the Collector for WORK never done and wages never
earned. This was managed by entering nctitious
names OF laborers on the pay rolls, ana by putting
down to some much larger amount than was due
TO them. In this way the position or Weignrlaster
was turned into quite lucrative Job; but the trad
tional practice Is now at an end, and can hardly be
revived IN face OF the provisions made against II.
The other still more remuuerative aud corrupt
practice, which also found its abiding place In the
entries OF cargoes such as coffee, sugar afd the
like, by which importers were frequently saved thou
sands Of dollars for duty, and the weighmaster. Of
course, shared IN the savings, has likewise beea
Knocked on the head by the appointment Of an OIL
Ger who attends exclusively TO the business Of
making special returns apart from those furnished
By the weighinasters. Hitherto 1t was the
custom for The weiShmasser to send in his
return TO the Collector OF so many pounds
OF coffee, so many pounds OF sugar. &c.
with the figures written In pencil OF the correct
weight. and rewritten In INK with difference OF SO
pounds or less in every line. Added up the pencil
figures might make the aggregate $4,000 pounds
more than those In ink, but the latter were always
taken for the correct weight, and the duty levied
accordingly Fifty thousand pounds OF c0fIee thus
exempted at 1ve cents pound duty would save The
thousand he might well AFFORD to give the obnging
welghmaster 1t IS hoped end is 10 be put to this
fraud on the revenue by requiring duplicate returns
between them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-13
scLlcTic MEDICAL colLeGe.

The opening exercises Of this institution took place
yesterday evening at the Cooper Institute DR.. New.
ton presiding. the room was overcrowded, and
among the audience which had assembled quite
number OF Indies were to DO SEEM Professor J. M.
i. Browne delivered the Introductory address which
was attentively listened to and often rapturousIy
applauded. After some few remarks for an intro
auction the Professor gave brief sketch OF tho
Eclectic Medical College, from Its begin
ming, the date OF the charter beng April
~, 1885. cursory review OF the rise
progress and present condition OF ecec.
ticism followed, after which the Professor en-
tered into description OF the studies which the
young gentlemen had before them, and to which
they must devote their attention. Ie IN connection
win this, spoke OF the first permanent Eclectic
Medical Institute oelng founded in Cincinnati OHIO,
IN lsa5 and tnat Professor Morrow Oh the West and
Professor Beach, OF the East were especially entitled
TO the thanks OF the profession for their aoOs in dis
semlnatlng ececticism. Professor Browne
Guided his address by imposing upon the sndeats
the great responsibilities OF the calling they hal
anopted and Appearing ~ them that forever their
lves they should enlist under no other banner than
thai OF lac truth.