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kNABk x CO.'S
GOLD MEDAL PIANOS.

W GOLD MEDAL PIANOS
Having recently secured the agency for these
unsurpassed and splendid instruments, l shall
keep on hand constant supply of their NEW
PIANOS, which / will sell at their own fac
tory prices, with all their guarantees.
WIN. Knabe i Co.'S Pianos areso well known
on this continent, and particularly in our State,
that it would be useless to psbish all the testi-
monisls in their favor. They obtained the
prizes over every competitor wherever expos
cd, and have attained their high standing by
their intrinsic worth. and the patient persever-
ing industry of their makers, without having
had recourse to means employed by many
firms to make a sensation. Every Piano war
ranted tive years.
Also, VIM. HEINEKAMPS first class PI-
AMOS, alresdy so favorably known here ;
SMITHS PARLOR ORGANS, of Boston ;
SECOND HAND PIANOS, of the best makes
Every Piano warranted and terms of payment
as usual in other cities.
All kinds of Musical instruments tuned and
repaired in the best manner. Honesty Of in
tention and an experience of over IL years in
the art OF tuning, still continued in the highest
musical circles of Washington city, during
which have accomplished over sixteen thous-
and Piano tunings, may, perhaps, reassure those
who are inclined to seek for good workman
ship out of Alexandria
Pianos and Organs for rent.
VICTOR BROKER
1917 King. above Washington St.,
sep 29-tf Alexandria, Va.
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Marriage and Death Notices fifty cts. Obitu'
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notices over four lines.
Transient embellishments will be inserted at
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For Special Notices or City Items 10 cts. per
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charged.
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DEATH or HAwTHORNE. "A private letter
from Fix President Pierce, written ia March
1858, is published, giving an account OF the
death of Nathanel Hawthorne, the author. Mr..
Pierce was with Hawthorne when the latter
died
"Ue askedi had read the account OF 1hack
eray's death, and on receiving an Affirmative
answer remarked, in a low, sOlloqulzlDg tone,
what a boon it would be it, when lte draws to
its close, one could pass away without astrugele
We arrived at the PemIgewasset House, Ply
mouth, lust as the sun was sinking behind the
hills, and casting his last rays IN our rooms. -
He took cup OF tea IN the evening, with
slight nourishment, and then upon the sofa
drOpped into q quiet slumber. from which he
awoke in an hour or so, and retired for the
night. Passing from his room to my own ieav-
ing the door open and so placing the lamp that
its direct rays would not tall upon him and yet
enable me 10 see distinctly from my bed, | be-
took myself TO rest too, little after 10 O'Clock.
But awoke before II clock, and noticed that
he was lying in a perfectly natural position, like
a child, with his right hand under his cheek,
That noble brow and face struck mo as more
grand and serenely calm than ever before
With new hope that such undisturbed repose
might bring back fresh vigor, | tell asleep
again but he was so very restless the night
previous that was surprised and startled when
/ noticed, at 3 o'clock, that his position was
identicay the same as when observed him
between il and ~. Fastening softly to his
bedside, could not perceive that he breathed,
although no change had come over his features.
seized his wrist, but found no pulse; ran my
hand DOWN upon his bare side, but the great,
generous, brave heart beat no more. The boon
OF which he spoke in the afternoon had, before
morning dawn, been graciouSly granted to him.
lie had passed from natural sleep to that from
which there is no earthly waking, without the
slightest struggle, evidently without moving a
muscle.
Ever your friend,
FRANKLIN PIERCE"
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADV ERT IS L K,
For the COuntry,)

es.- 4, published regularly on TU ESDAYS.
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, at Sc per
annum-paysble in advance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
For our own and the convenience Of regular
advertisers, and to prevent any misunderstsnd-
ing we have carefully prepared and scaled the
rates Of advertising in the GAZETTE, for the year
loG9, and present the following table OF space
aud prices from, ohich there l0 be no derIa tIon:
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PREcocIoUs LITTLE VILLAIN.-ln New
York on Tuesday, as lady was walking down
Eighth avenue, two young thieves made q
grab for her watch chain, piece OF leweiry
worth $50. and succeeded in getting posses.
sion OF it. The lady held on to her watch and
seized one Of the young ruthans, but the scamp
heat her so severely that she was forced 10 let
him 90. Subsequently they were both arrest
ed aud on Wednesday morning arralened oe-
fore Justice Dodge. The youngest OF this
brace of rogues was precoclous little Villain
He ouizzed the clerk of the court, insulted the
witnesses, and endeavored to bully the Judge.
The chief witness against the boys was little
Jewish girl This circumstance was settled
upon by the impudeut young rascal as point
for his defence, which he conducted as follows,
according 10 the Times: Look o here,
Judge" said he, ''are YOU agoin' to take that
girls evidence against us? Why. she don't
know the nature of an oath-she don't. She
can't swear-she can't. Why ii Joe and me
was aiore Bowling he d discharge us in min
ute-he would. He knows Something-he
does. But | knew how it would be II they
brought Us here.
On his companion irving to interfere, the
Youngest shut him up with the sage re-
mark, "You Jest keep still; I've been up be-
fore'-s fact not to doubted lie gave his
age as twelve, gon on thirteen and when
Judge Dodge persisted in committing them,
he saeey remarked, Never mind, Joe, We
won't be there long McCunn win g.se Wi,b y;
writ That's the way | got out atore " Hn
which consolatory reflection he walked cooliy on'
Corprsu1p AND MARRIAGES. AT the ChurGh
oe tbs Pilgrims, in New York, the Rev. L. l.
EonI,;nt .. IuI nrraebed sermon last Sunday even
Inv, tom tSen ii. xviii, Alter describing the
nrosont mode or courtship and the unthlnSine
wov in which marriage is contracted, tee SPEAK
or advised all Young men to look Tor suitable
cnmnaniops saving that the mind must nave
asuitabls object to occupy Its thougnts ..
will prey upon itself. Where can oe iouuu
more suitable object than IN the pelhg wu'
through lie is to be the constant compahl9'
and helpmate. However advisable 1t may o.
for any young man to marry, no engagement
or contract should be made unless clrcumstan
eeswillallow a uniOn-poverty as eeneraithl
being the death blow to love, while all sordi'
nnd mean motives are unworthy the Sacre'
lends Of matrimony. The young man wh
at,ar winning the affections OF maiden WI
Tntblessly break his word, must expect to b
v;s;teI by the wrath of an all avenging, JUS
GoJ The promise of union between two bt
inns sbould comprise as well spiritual as
"rssnore,I union, and only those who combin
I'us with respect are worthy to understand IL
,srt % "lt i, not good for man to be alone.
A NEW SOCIETY. We near OF the organlz
,;nn of q new society, with the expressive nan
of the Pay NOthings," 1t is SAID to be al aarl RI
ingly prosperous. The pass WORD is l"'
me Dollar, the response IS Broke.
The members OF this association 10 our a, eoun 10
are said TO be quite numerous, anu not IL
at tbem ore subscribers to the Free fress'
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA DIVE Il IL ,
PUBLISHED DAILY By
rnGAR SNOW EN-,
yEIcE-GAzErrE BUILDING, 20 PRINCE ST

TERMS OF sUBscRIPTIoS-IN ADVANcE.
One year, So; six months, 81; three months,
a.; one month, 70 cents.
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS. &c.

UANNEY,S PECTORALC COUGH SI L,
Il Eor the instant relief and speedy cure of
GOITGHS COLDS AND INClPIENT CON
SYMPTOM
lhs preparation %iIi Do i9uau nnne ni IF that
leht hApectoraae, "n''9 ". Spnob - Rn65e6;cs Com
nausea so coihnoh ~ LUX s ,rn J;sa.eowiIl
ind grsat relief from its use.
II il also particularly recommended TO per-
with colds and threatened with Group will be
sneodily relieved by its use Price twenty five
cents per bottle. Prepared only by
fN' .JANNEY & CO.,
and sold by them, wholesale and RETAIL at their
Drug Warehouse, No IDS King street, Alex
anufi', !"
nILSl OILS! OILSi
We have in store, in largo stock, and offer for
cola Of Lowest rates
I';nsaed ~
Cestnr M
sweet oil
Nestsfoot OIL
Train OH
talI oil'
Macnlpe IN; I;,.i,.taa1 p.irts CoIo,,
!, alsoi Ho"S " "''o i''"0 N'''
Varnlshes. ,,NNrv g. Co
oct -H.---H- - :. - - :, - -,
TANCY TOILET ARTICLES. COMBS,
Rrnshcs and Perfumery also, fresh sup
1Iias If Drnps Patent Medicines and Chemicals
inst roccired ind for sale by
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1OHN A. FIELD,
CIGARS, TOBACCO, sNUFF, PIPES, &C.,
~Glve me n call.
PEkS.

VxTRAPPlNG PA K KS.
d M MANILA, BOGUS MANILA,
TEA PAPER, and every o,u,,,,ul
suitable fer shoe and dry W. s0@as s1e assfra selling
Wrsnping Papers at very low rates; I1 %no!esa'e
and rofsiI BLANCHARD y MOHu
'"N New Wrapping Paper Depot
p,ner received direct from the mlils III M tn'
,sree rwsrerooms, northeast corner EennS yiYH- "a
m;s svenue and llth ST., Washington, ~ ~
Jnun stairs. Entrance on Eleventh street.
Washington. aug l2-u
N1OTICE TO fAX-PAYkRS
ATTbo tar hills due the City Council OF AleXan-
Ito Car the wear 1862 are now due, anu II,
No hands of the Collectors, who can be loHhu
81 their oflce, in the market building from a. a,
~ toan m A discount OF III per cent VIII DC
allowed on all bills paid in current funds on oil
| hnf,ra tba lst of November. ~,,
'e'''' INV GEO r. BLACkLOCk,
Col. Northern Dist
| ). h. FIELD,
| -, >, Col Southern Dist.
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS
DIR. JOH NSON.

MG.npe of the Royal College of Su1E
Lo-.,,O.. Graz .,ate OF one OF the most emu, i
Colleges in tho United States and the Eren,;S' E;,I
aais of London. Paris, Philadelp phia, and else
where, has effected some Of the most n.ton''hI ,',
ING cures that were ever known, many tr'HOir'
with ringing in tho hoad snd ears when %,'c,p ,i
great nerv ousness, being alarmed a. sut'
sounds. bashtulness, with frequent biushlng u,
tended sometimes with arrangement ol NINA
.,D-o o,traI lately
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GROCERIES.
I + L. A K X | n

I +. LAR KIN,
No. lG ROYAL STREET.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
GROCERIES, LIQUORS AND Fl NE TEAS,
Has just received lot OF FINE OLD Il r
WHISkEY, warranted pure. Flour sold very
low. Country Produce bought and sold.
Constantly on hand Butter, Eggs, Dried APP
pies, Cherries. Peaches. Onions. &c. oc lott
I 7. sHERWOOD'S
GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE,
Cor. Queen and st. Asaph sts:,
ian 2l-tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
VIM. +. BRooKEs. cHAs. :. TAYLOR, JR.
RkooKEs S TASaoEi nsaIets IN
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES.
Cor Pitt and Prince SITS,
Country Produce taken in exchange, mhlu
DAVY & HARMON,
GRoCERS, FEED 4 COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS,
Corner Prince and Royal sts,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Special attention given to the sale of Country
produce. my 5-tf
r KEcKEk n..,.r ~
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, WINES LlQ-
UORS, &c, &c.
Cor. King and ST. Asaph SITS.
Country Produce bought at the highest mar
ket price
Goods delivered to any part of the city. free
of charge. my e-tt
~ VIM, RAMSAY,
(Successor to Hough i Ramsay
GROCER,
And Dealer in Fine Teas. Tobacco. Cigars
Canned Goods, English and American
Pickles, Sauces, Jellies, &c.
lat King street.
Personal attention given TO orders from the
country ian lo-tt
E q. SWAINE,
L. No. 22 North Royal st..
1.-Two doors south OF old stand,
Has on hand and is constantly receiving fresh
invoices of
GROCERIES, WINES s. LIQUORS,
which he will sell chesp for cash. fe 2G
l CLlNTON MILBURN.
J. FAMILY GROCER,
And Dealer in tine TEAS, WINES, LIQUORS
and CIGARS,
Cor. Cameron and Royal sts.,
Alexandria, Va.
Particular attention paid to tho selection Of
choice Flour and Teas. my 2S-tf
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NEw Society. We near OF the organlza-
ton Of new society, with the expressive name nam
Of the 'Pay Nothings, 1t is sand TO be alaf,n,
ingly prosperous. The pass ,sPa,n Wpra Is i''"'
me Dollar, the response Is prohe. ,,,
ara ss;j 10 he quite numerous, and not lew
a. W them I A. are - subscribers to the Free Press -
H.0eyStotra Free PfeSN.
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WOOD AND CDAE..

j. z. AGNEW.
-. Agent for the
:. Sale and Shipment of best quality
y GEORGE'S CREEK,
CUMBERLAND
- ANTHRACITE COAL,
s 81 Either by the cargo. car '''' Or '''''-
re- Coal Docks, Alexandria Va and George.
town, ID. &. oct l8-tf
w ooD'
Constantly Oh hand good family WOOD, at
low prices.
tIeet and JOHN &. PHILLIPS, King street
wharf, will be promptly attended TO.
oct Is BELL BAKER.
For sse to sTrIye, tG2 SargOSsa KER EtTS and and
COAL. VIII be sold low for cash.
JOHN NLEATHERLAND,
oct2 20 King street.
WOOD AND COAL
am now receiving per vessel at Mckenzie s
wharf csrgoes of best WOOD and COAL,
which will be sold at lowest cash prices. All
orders left at my store at $. w. corner King
and West streets. or Mt - Royal street, near
tho market will receive prompt attention.
Give me q call before purchasing elsewhGro
sep 24-tf THOS. HUNTINGTON.
WOOD AND COAL FOR SALE AT NO.
w 26, KING ST, IN THE YARD.
500 tons of Locust Mountain Egg
120 tons of Lorberry Red Ash do.
800 tons celebrated Lyons Valley d..
$50 tons Locust Mountain Stove.
100 tons lIorberry Red Ash do,
Cumberland Cosl on hand at all times,
To arrive per schr. j. Hotchkins
200 tons Locust Mountain Egg.
80 tons Furnace do.
l25 tons Lorberry Red Ash do.
Also, an assorted cargo of Johns celebrated
White Ash and st. Nicholas Mine Coal.
Coal sold here rs low as elsowhero
aug 23-tf JOHN LEATHERLAND.
CuMEEEEhIrAMNsRp MspS GoAEI % n COAL,
CUMBERLAND COALl
~ ecp full stock of Cumberland Coal, ard
sell in quantities to suit purchasers.
w. A. SMOOT,
augl7 Smoo's Wharf, Pior 4.
% SOUTH ROYAL STREET. FC
AUGUST III. WOOD AND COAL.
" leo leo cords core of OAK WOOD, half seasoned, Just
fit for winters use. delivered from The wharf at
small profit
CUMBERLAND COAL. Lump or Run of
Mine; Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal; Shoms-
kin Red Ash Coal Baltimore Company's White
Ash, Ego, Ioa, White Ash and stove Coal,
and Lorberry mt Coal Those who have not
laid in their winters Wood would do well to
give me call. ,,,
aug lG n. >. fEh L hN EN-.
<IOALi COALl COAL III
Constantly on hand q supply of superior
quality White and Red Ash Coal, which will
30 sold al market rates, 2240 lbs. to the ton.
NJ. ELDRIDGE IL CO.,
an 5-tf No. 4 South Wharves.
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FERTILIZERS.

DAUGHS RAW BONE PHOSPHATE
ID Warranted to contain basis OF pure Raw
Bone, and no mineral or Inert matter whatev-
or Fertilizer Of IL years standing, ,equ ual to the
best in the market and sold at price much
below any other article equalling 1t in value
Price $5S per 200 lbs. For sale by
THOMAS PERRY,
General Commission Merchant for tho sale OF
Flour. GRAIN &c, Alexs., Va. aug l6-eoLt
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FEED' rEEDl FEED
JAS. +. HENDERSON.
Wholesale and Retail FEED DEALER,
No. 50 Cameron street,
Theatre Building, Alexandria, Va.
Has on hand
y tons primo Upland Timothy Hay.
10 tons prime Glover Hay
10 tons prime Baled Straw
50J bushels Oats.
200 bushels prime White Corn.
3 tons Rye Chop.
200 bushels White Middlngs.
200 bushels Brown Middlings.
200 bushels Brown Stuff.
800 bushels Wheat Bran.
2C0 bushels Ship Stuff.
800 bushels Corn Bran.
and offers for sale At the lowest market price. -
The highest cash price paid for Hay and Straw.
sep SIT -----------
EMOV ALI
6KYsrALIZED OIL MANUFACTok1
Removed to
NO. 43 KING STREET,
where will also be found
IMPROVED BURNERS,
LAMPS CHlMNEYS, W!CkS' &c'' &C.
A. e. LUTHER CO,
son4-tf 43 King St, Alexs.. Va.
HARDWARE, GUTL2E,RnYv, I'll x, &C. FOR THE
| II
| At S8 King street, corner of Royal:
| The subscribers arc now recelving their sup
nlv Of goods for the fall trade, embracing all
| kinds Of Hardware, Cutlery, &c, usually found
| in a first-class establishment ~
| Persons in want will please examine. we
prefer the goods and prices to recommend
themselves. Call al 50 King street.
sen ~ JOHN T. CREIGHTON SON.
| CANDY I c.Nny, 'ANp
| have constantly on hand n large lot ol
FRENCH CANDY and Candy of my own
msnufacture, and will sell at the lowest prlce
Country orders strictly attended 10.
G. SCHAFER,
sep24 No. North Fairfax 81,
1TNDERTAKERS HARD w ARE-W'
l. hsve gone largely into this branch o
trade and inform mdertakers that they cal
buy all they require in that line at as low price
as in any Northern city. AL the new style
received as they como out. We ask compar
ison. ,,,,,,,,o, coN
, sep % >. l. CRhluhIoN " ooN'
OHOICE OLD RYE WHISKIES of th
u most approved brands, in store and Tor Sal
9 Inv AVERY 81 DAVIDSON,
r sep2T 22C King ST., cor. Allrel.
DROOMS, Baskets, Flour and Water BUCK
ID cts Tubs Washhoards, &c, received III
for sale by p,pN
oct 10 !. u MlLpoh-'
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cs> Coal Docks, Alexandria Va and George.
own ID. &. oct l8-tt
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w 0 0 D
Constantly Oh hand good family WOOD, at
low prices
Orders left at * BELLS Bookstore, I'll King
stIeet, and JOHN &. PHILLIPS, King street
wharf will be promptly attended to.
oct is BELL & BAKER
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A CHEAP FARM will sell, for So'G"' $; ;,s
"A 5}5 acres of good land, with toerapiG ,'T, ,ho
prasSnm in good timber It is situated in Prince
Villa William c5nnty, Va, within two miles Of the
AInr"ndria and Winchester turnpike. Al
drcos CnAS. f. BERKELEY, Aidie T. o.'
4rcss ~ ~ VI oct lG--eOlm
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.W-SA NOTICE TO SHlPrhE':
-. -. The steamer w. w. COLT. Ky ther,
Captain, is now making close eonnGeu%EEs Enh, W,t1
arrioJ Inr rough At low rates and with dispatch
For particulars inquire OF ,,,,
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CHOICE PLAIN HAMS and Shoulder Ba'
" con receives today by
oct ID D. y. NJ Mlbh' w.
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Married Persons or Young Men comtemIia
ting marriage, being aware of Physical Weak
ness, Organic Debility, Deformitios, speedily
cured.
He who places himself under the care OF DI
j. may religiously conade in his honor as a
gentleman, and Sfdenty rely upon his ski
as physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-23

DARBITTS SOAP POWDER Labor-sav-
- int G.. VIM RAMSAY.
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THE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CURE
CAN BE OBTAINED.

Especially, whp have become the victims
solitary vice. that dreadful and destructive
habit which annually sweeps to an ultimely
grave thousands of Young Men of tho most
excellent talents and brilliant intellect, who
might otherwise have entranced listening Sens-
tors with the thunders of eloquence, or walked
to estacy the living lyro may call with iul'
confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-23

Who have Injured themselves by. '.l
tain practice. INDUCED in. h.t.t 80
auenay learned from evil companions, or u.
school, the effects of which are nightly felt,
even when asleep and if not cured, h,,E rond"r, i"
and body. should apply immediately
What pity that u young man, the hope oi
his country, the pride of his parents, should %
snatched from sll prospects and enJoyments oI
life by the consequence Of deyiatlng IRON Tue
cret habit. Such persons must, before coRten-
plating
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-06-17
To Clean Paint.

There is a very simple mode to
clean almost any kind of paint
that has become dirty, and if our
housewives should adopt it, it
would save them a great deal of
trouble. Provide a plate, with
some of the best whiting to be
had, and have ready some clean
warm water, and piece of flannel
which dip into the water, and
squeeze nearly dry; then take as
much whiting as will adhere to it !;
apply it to the painted surface,
when little rubbing will instant
ly remove any dirt or grease
After which, wash the part well
with clean water, rubbing it dry
with a soft channels. Paint thus
CLEANED looks as well as when first
laid on, without any injury to the
most delicate colors. 1t is far
better than using soap, and does
mot require more than half the
time and labor Coach-mGkerS'
Journal.
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farta aud ApnsehpId.
Salt for the Throat.

An exchange says: In these
days, when diseases Of the throat
prevail, and particularly a dry,
hacking cough, which is rot only
distressing to ourselves, but to those
with whom we are brought into
business contact, those thus aflict-
ed may be benefited by trying the
following remedy:
Last fall we were induced to
try what virtue there was in COM
mon salt. We commenced by
using it three times a day, morn
ing, noon and night. We dis
solved a large teaspoonful of COM
mon salt In half a tumblerful of
cold water. With this we gargled
the throat most effectually, Just
before meal time. The result has
been that during the entire winter
we were not only free from the u
sual coughs and colds to which,
as far as our memory extends, we
have always been subject, but the
dry, hacking cough has entirely
disappeared. We attribute it en-
tirely to the salt gargle, and do
cordially recommend it to those
of our readers who are subject to
diseases of the throat.
Many persons who have never
tried the salt gargle have the i'm
preston that it is unpleasant
Such is not the case. On the con-
trary, it is pleasant, and after a
few days use, no person who loves
a nice, clean mouth and first-rate
sharpener of the appetite viii a.
bandon it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-06-17

KEEPING VEGETABLEs.-Sink a
barrel two-thirds of its depth into
the ground, IA box or cask will an
swer better purpose heap the
earth around the part projecting
out of the ground, with slope on
all sides; place the vegetables in
the vessel, cover the top with a
water-tight cover, and when win
ter sets in throw an armful of hay
or straw on the barrel. Ii the
bottom is out of the barrel, it will
be the better. Cabbages, celery,
and other vegetables will keep in
this way as fresh as when taken
from the ground. The celery
should stand nearly perpendicular.
Freedom from frost, ease and ac-
cess, and especially freshness and
freedom from rot, are the advanta-
ges claimed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-06-17

To cure a dog of sheep-kiIling,
let him see the sheep he has killed /;
in his presence take off the pelt,
fasten it tightly around him, and
make him wear it from one to
three days.