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EDICATED AZ.
CTANMOEE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
SANDY SPRING, MONTGOMERY co. NJ.

SIAN MI 81 SCHoOlI Fun Wills
SANDY SPRING. MONTGOMERY co MD.
Tho exercises Of this School will be resumed
on the first of the tenth month, October
Terms-For Board Washing and Tuition in
the English branches, $50 per school year.
Music. Drawing and tho Languages extra.
For circulars, containing full information,
address the Principal, or ROBT IL. MILLER,
of Alexandria, Virginia.
CAROLINE HALLOWE MILLER,
Principal.
MARY 2. COFFIN.
ELLEN FARQUHAR.
Refer ts-R. II. Miller Alexandria, Va John
.Janney, Leesburg, Va. George >. Ayre,
Upperville, Va; Benz. Hallowcll, Sandy
Spring, Md. aug o-eolm
DETllEi. ACAD F. N Y.
Located four miles from Warrcnton, in u re-
III lrkably moral and healthy ncighborhood,
will commence the'neXt session September n.h,
1860, and terminate the lst of July, 1870.
Students prepared for tho Senior Glasses in
the Colleges of the state.
Terms, payable in advance, hali-year!y or
quarterly, per session, $40. No extras
WE REFER TO
GEORGE III. ROBINSON, Alexandria
Gov. WM. SMITH, Warrcnton, Va.
Fer particulars address .
A. &. SMITH.
]. DRRUYTER BLACKWELL, a. NJ.
aug 5-co2w Principals, Warrento n, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

WHAT a wonderful effsc! it has when . first
class house, whose good reputation is well es-
tablisho1, is selling bargains. That our most
enterprisng Clothier >. DEALHAM, u King
street means what no says when no aavertises
to sell of his entire summer stock at great
sacrifice, is shown by tho continued rush OF
customers at his we'll known One Price estab.
lishment. His Linens. Alpaecas and Light
Cassimeres are going fast and we do not hest
tsto to advise those in want of such gar ments
to call soon, $50 as not to miss the bargains
at Dealhsms Ono Price establish ment No. 81
King street. " i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

Mrs &. l.. SIMPSON, No. l25 King street, has
now on hand very elegant assortment of Mil
linerv Goods of every description and variety
Her Flowers are the most beautiful in the mar
ket, and her Grapes, Laces and Ribbon are all
well selected. Also. the Neapolitan and Straw
Goods are very fine. Call and see them before
purchasing elsewhere. my l4
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Auction SALES.

SALE.-By virtue OF
y deer ees OF the Circuit Court Of Alexsnd,is
county. Va, pronounced at the August term
ISIS, a.t May term 1850. OF said Court, in the
suit Of samuel Henebower va. B. 7; Plummer
ana wifs and others. the undersigned. Commits
s'uer. appointed by said DEGREES, will expose
t. sale u. public auction, in front OF the May
ors office, in the city of Ale andris, Va on q
SATURD the .th dayof August, 49, . at ~
T. m, TEN EMENT and LOT OF GROUND
in md nedr the cehtre ofthe square, in AleIs an
dria, Va, bounded by King, Columbus, PRINCE
and Alfred streets, in front II = 10 feet and In
depth 43 6-l0 feet, and at the intersection of two
alleys.
TERMS One-tenth of the purchase mo ney
to he paid in cash, and the residue in three
e1nsl payments at s. II and Is months from tha
day Of sale, with interest the deferred pay
ments to bc secured by the bonds of the pur.
chaser, with approved security and retention
nd ALBERT STUART,
f;vs-cots Comm. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

LOST AND FOUND. On Saturday evening
lat, while Mr.. George W. Clifford, of Prince
George county, Maryland, formerly OF this
city, was watching the eclipse near the Mary
land Terry slip, his watch was stolen from him,
but the tibet becoming alarmed dropped it, and
it was soon found and returned to its owner.
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DIED.

Sunday morning, oth instant, VIOLET AG
MES, daughter Of Charles II and Jane House.
re- The funeral will take place from No. ~
North Columbus street., this evening at five
o'clock
On Sunday, the lst OF August, at the resi-.
dcncc OF her brother i'll Fauqnicr county, Ct
con sumption LUCY MCNAMARA, eldest
daughter Of The late DR. Hugh q. McNemars,
OF Richmond.
August Gth. 1T Culpeper, Va, Hattie
EGERTON, infant daughter of j. K. and
AIMS G. Smoot; aged six weeks.
At Glen Air. rear W91%vii1a, sb of n1S Mrs.
MARIA S JOHNSTON. rolict of the late
Robert n. Johnston, esq.i
FOR RENT-A TWO STORY BRICK
| ks:i HOUSE, on Royal street, between Prince
and Duke, in complete order, with water and
gas Possession givon immediately. Apply to
JOHN T. EVANS,
aug eft 80 King street.
gJOOPSkIRT@, cheaper than ever by
IL CHARLES w. GREEN,
arlg9 G6 King street
SnlNGLF5.
100. 900 CYPRESS SHINGLES Just ar.
rived and for sale by
| jy II b. II. bhON EN-.
DLASTERl PLASTERl
| PLASTkRl
To arrive per brigs 2. Hinckley and E. NJ.
| Wright, c@rgoes Soft Lump Plaster. for sale by
| ~ l9 w. A. SMOOT.
MARYLAND SUGAR-CURED HAMS
| lSk lot of small sized Hams of the above
celebrated BRAID have just been received by
BROOKES u TAYLOR.
~ ~ Cor. Pitt and Prince SITS
DERFU merry, &c.-Helvosmis Water
| Iorn,oD E,lorno IIrhinis Evfracta HOnav
Soaps, Marshmsllow ditto, Glycerine ditto, Yam.
lie, Shaving ditto, Just received and for sale by
| augi f 5. LEADBEATER 81 BRO.
| SOO BUSHELS PRIME YELLOW CORN
! CUU in store and for sale by
AUGUSTUS WALL,
iy lift 20l King street.
WATER COOLERS, Japsnned Toile! Sets
w Water Pals, Foot Tubs, &c, at IS Kine
street, Alexandria, Va. Just received another
supply Of the above goods. ,,o,,
| jy II JNO. L. CRElG HTON q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

CAMP MEETING. A camp meeting will be
hch in Tie grove near Thornton s Station, on
the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Rail
road, commencing on the 9th inst. under the
supervision of the Rev Mr.. Porter of the Viz
ginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
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Nv Green & wise, Auctioneers.

RY VIRTUE of decree ,s of Asn. an h:
June term. 1863, in the suit of King vs.. Vernna
c: the H2dersgao c0% nv nSs n taSf:n
on SATURDAY. the 18th day of August. 1863,
At Z clock NJ in front Of ot the Ms KRA 0Is;
TATE in the county of Alexandria. to wit
a LOT OF Lard; containing THREE J
ACRES, sit ated at the i4tersection OF the Old
Georgetown road and the Washington and A.
exandria Turnpike.
Ai.o. another LOT OF LAND. containing
about Ten AND ONE.HALF Q0t) ACRES.
lying on the old road leading from said turn-
pike to tho Columbia Cotton Factory, and oo.
IN. very ucar 70 the above described three acre
lot This is valuable property, well located
and should sell well.
TEkMS-One fourth of the purchsse-money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in t, II and
l9 months, with interest from day of sale the
bonds of the purchaser to be given witt 90, d
security for The deferred payments, and tho 4.
tic to be retained until the balance OF the pu;'
chase money Is paid Stamps and convcy"n'-
ing n Tho COS. of tho purchaser;
c. w. WATTLES,
$50 D. GOmmir Of Sal,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

ni-oHpERlY. Many complaints have lately
been lodged at the Mayor Office of the i'm
proper aud 1isorderly conduct oil the boys, white
and coorcd, who daily congregate near the
depot Of the Otance Alexandra and Manassas
Railroad, ana ia that part OF the suburbs OF
the city Lnovn as BulItown. It the names of
the rarlies complained OF are reported the
police officer will have no difficulty in abatng
the NUS nce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
yphE BEST IN THE WORLD.


SINGER SEW ING NJ A y Ill N h \
Tho attention Of tho public ia called TO the
superior merits of this machine over all others
for either family use or manufacturing purposes
It's relative excellencies and many good quail
tins ovor all others so well-known, ana So
Generally admitted, that an cnumorsti"n OF
fbem il unnecessary. Tho sales OF TINS inachlhe,
s,nco Az agency has been established IN TINS
city, is without precedent, and the aemaau lot
them throughout the whole world at the present
I.y is So great that the manufacturers are
scarcely able to meet them. Call anu ex-
anime them before purchasing elsewhere, As u
: be,ond question the best, most durable, SIM
ulc and beautiful machine ever brought before
tho public making stitches TO any other ma
chimes four. C. q. BERRY, Agent.
- King street. Alexandra. Va.
Also Agent for the HOWE SEWING MA
CHIMES
Circulars sent to sls parts Of the country.
aug 9-u
S.OS REMARD.-A reward OF SO will be
'pSc paid Tor the recovery OF . DARK BAL
HORSE MULE, which WAS stolen from the
canal basin last night. The following are the
marks Sore ca the right shoulder and q collar
S' ~ JAMES McCUIN,
aug 9-3ts at the canal BASIN.
HENUINE HAIR.
(I Constantly receiving the hest grade Of
!mnorted Hair, warranted no. dyed, conslstin Z
of IN siza Hail Brsids, Curls, Front Braid
Frs, SC, in all of which | am prepared to
n,I.r snecial inducements. Ali Hair Goods for
~arded to AL parts of the country without adj
ditional chsrge CdAo. w. 0hEhN,
CHOCOLATE ICE CkEAM.
"
Chocolate leo Cream to day at
q AUERBACH'S,
suco-1t JOG King street.
MATER ICE.
sus S-lt G. AUERBACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR RENT-The HOUSE, No. 27a X ipg
E:4 street, having been put in complete repair
is now offered for rent. Apply TO
jy 2S-tf DIR. MI kfh /.
FOR SALE-The FRAN DIV Ell
LING, on Henry street, between Queen
and Princess; contains . rooms, stable on
rear of lot > feet front ll5 feet II inches deep
to 4. Is feet alley. viii bo.s0ld vt y reasonable
price. Terms.to suit purchaser.
ia eft Mrs L. DEWEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

A Washington telegram in the Boston Jour
nal says it is not unlikely that President Grant
will visit some of the Virginia Springs alter his
return from the North, in compliance with
numerous invitations to do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
CITY ITEMS.
Mr.. s. BLoNDnEIM,

Corner K1g and Fdirfor Streets
Is offering great BARGAINS IN Summer wear
to make room for his fall stock. ~ u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

ESTABLT~HED 1872. AUGUST 1863
II COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
have this day associated with me IN ,, nns,-
ness nv brother, THOMAS LEADBkkTER
Tho DRUG Pairt and Oil business will, from
this date, be conducted under the firm name OF
+. :. LEADBEATER IL BRO.
The new fra will use every effort t" main
tain the reputation of the old establishment,
and solicts q continuance of the worry liberal
patronage of their friends and the public.
aug 2-lW EDW'D. :. LEA BEATkR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

FOR RENT-A TWO STORY BRICK
h# HOUSE, on Royal street, between Prince
and Duke, in complete order, with water and
gas Possession givon Immediately. Apply to
JOHN r. EVANS,
suoe-,f 80 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
REDUCTION IN PRICE.

The FRONT ROYAL LIME COMPANY
will sell, at their depot. in Alexandra, fresh
wood burnt lime at q per barrel i'll bulk.
iv I7-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

MULE STOLEN. "A mule belonging to De-
ment Il. Wolfe, CT Williams Ford, Washing
ton county, Maryland captain of a canal boat,
was stolen last night from the banks of the ca
nal basin, and has not since been heard from.
The next solar eclipse visible in the u. $.
occurs ON the 2Sth Of May, 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

Japan BRAIDSi
% JAPAN BRAIDS
Just received another large lot of JAPAN
BRAIDS, a splendid substitute for the real
hair; all shades, sizes and prices.
aug s &C. BERRY, IL King Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

WATER COOLERS, Japsnned Toile. Sets,
w Water Pals, Foot Tubs, &c, at IS King
street, Alexandria, Va Just received another
supply of the above goods.
iva JNO. L. CREIGHTON son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

DROWNED MAN FoUND.-Oa Saturday the
body of man was found floating in the river
off Indian Head, and drawn to the shore,
where an inquest was held by the coroner OF
Charles county. The body bore evidence OF
probable foul treatment. 1t was recognized a
that Of a man who had formerly been employed
as miller at Occoquan, and subsequently en-
ployed on wood boat, hui his name was IN,
known. The remains were deccntly Inferred
by Mr.. John Carver, at Indian Head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

zoo BUSHELS PRIME YELLOW CORN
OOU in store and for sale by
AUGUSTUS WALL,
~ LIT 20l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

Water Ice to-day at nc King street o1
sug cit Z. AUhhDaNn'
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w A TER COOLERS

Two, threo and four gallon Water Coolers,
with plated spiggots, just received and for sale
low. by
ieSEeo3m e. J MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09

DERFUM merry, &c.-Hclyosmis Water,
[ German Cologne, Lubin's Extracts, Honey
Soaps, Marshmallow ditto, Glycerne ditto, Yan-
kcs Shaving ditto, Just received and for sale by
aug3 f 5. LEADBEATER 81 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
,OAP AND CANDLE WORKS

q ARGE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL
IL NEW STYLE CALICUES,
ali p..ce something to sHit aIl tastes; :" 81"
a full eupply of choice m9"'+ Il 5hi XII ~ .
and rHnniING COTI GA. We have NJ al
times pure Linen Shirt SJsorns and Irish LIN
on Shirings. All in want OF good goods at low
priccs arcinyte! 70 Gull and examine our STOCK
auoI ROBT L. WOOD.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
AUTO.DIDACTIC sYsTEM

This system is know to out one other i'm
America besides the president it is practical
and elegant and truly astonishing in its con-
ciseness and simplicity, being as much gu.
perior to the double entry system as the lat.
ter Is to single entry. 1t sausht for the'pre.
sent, however, only in addition to the doub
lie entry system.
In establishing the Merchants National
Business College, in Chicago, the CONNER
cial metropolis of the great non invest, by
combining the ability and wide experience OF
Its well known corps of professor, it has
been the aim to organize an institution, the
chief distinguishing feature of which COLI
slsts in its being conducted by practical bust
ness men.
As proof OF tie consummate skill in finan
cial matters of Mr. Dyhrenfurth, we NAV re-
fer to the present system OF BANKING in vogue
in Chicago and throughout the west which
owes its origin to him; and rs evidence of his
ability as an accountant, we need only men
tion the we'll knows system Of business arith-
metic invented by him and impaired TO stu
Gents with the greatest case BY il calcula-
tons are made with truly startling rapidly,
In fact Mr.. Dym enfurth is the " Lightning
Calculator" of The age.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
GRANT AND CONGRESS.

1t remains to be seen whether the
present congress is going to be SO
short-sighted as to take issue with
General Grant, by refusing to repeal
the tenure of office bill, as he desires it
to. We hope, of course, that it will,
but knowing that nothing any demo-
cratic editor might say about it would
have any influence upon that body, we
give it as our opinion that they had
better accede to his wishes.
Grant is now, undoubtedly, radical
at heart, and if properly handled will
doubtless be relentless enough toward
the south and its interests, to satisfy
even Colfax, who is the meanest type
Of radicalism, but if they get him fair
ly set against them as johnson has
been fer some time past, they will find
him very obstinate individual to get
along With.
So far the senate has failed to even
consider the proposed repeal Of the
tennre If ofico bill, and tho matter
rests. Hoping for the best results we
shall wait and see what disposition
will be made of the matter before the
fourth of March.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
l.. s.. SENATOR.

The indiana Legislature finally elect
ed Hon. D. D. Pratt, Of Logansport
U. S. senator to fill the vacancy occa
stoned by the expiration Of Hon. Thos
A. Hendricks term.
Cumback. after being knocked down
two OF three times, finally took the hint
and withdrew from the contest, but
not until he had received a vote of
censure aud became satisfied that he
could not receive the United States
Senatorship.
lie "asked for bread and they gave
him a stone"
As soon as his time expires as lieu
tenant governor of the state he will he
very apt to go back to the walks of
private life.
+, Poor fellow, be overreached. He
was mistaken in his man. Gov. Ba-
ker is probably an honorable gentle
mas, bat having some ambition and
Knowing that he, himself, was in the
regular line of promotion, and accord
ing to custom was entitled to the United
States senatorship, he could rot look
on Cumback's proposition as being any
thing less than indecent" and impu-
dent,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
ICnsRitS.

Life Scholarship in Actual Business Dept
....s ~ W
Life Scholarship, with preparatory
training for adults. 100 90
Life Scholarship, with course OF train
ing in English or German. -. 80 90
Instruct on IN the German or English
LangGagc.... -...-....-...... 50 10
Evening Preparatory Course for
Adults (from Oct. 1 to April ID. % Oh
Pcnmaaship, full course OF len weeks 10 U.
n. B.-Payment in advance.
For any further Particulars, address
MERCHANTS n. b COLLEGE CO.
l6i & us Randolph street, Chicago, Iii i.
Besides being connected with the above.
classical college aud laIics' seminary, ia
the building adjoining the Merchants Ma
tional Business College, which includes in its
curriculum, ali branches of English education,
with Latin, Greek, Algebra, Geometry.
rrigonometry, Chemistry, Telesraphing.
German. French, Elocuuou, Music, Draw
ing, etc. Nine professors aud 4 lady pre-
cep,ress are constantly engaged.
For terms, prospectuses. etc, apply TO the
president, }. Dyhrenurth. Office IIo 4 lis
Randolph ST., Chicago. Ill.
Eg Il Single Scholarship in h,s
College can be hat by ealing at this
alice.
I2-6m.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
1T now appears that Mr.. Lincoln

1t now appears that Mr.. Lincoln was
the author of the proposition to buy
St. Thomas. In view of this fact, it
must be regarded as a testamentary de-
sire expressed by Mr.. Lincoln, and S
such, it cannot be overlooked by his
radical heirs and executors. Whatev-
er has been done by him should, of
course, receive the unhesitating en-.
dorsement Of the party in power. Be-
side these reasons for sticking to our
bargain. there is another in the fact
that there is large number Of negroes
In ST. Thomas If there is anythin o
that this country especially needs just
now, it is few more negroes: What
negroes we have in our possession have
given the radicals power, fat contracts,
Offices, stealings, and perquisites with
out limit. The more negroes, the
more power. Offices, and so forth. BY
all means. therefore, let US buy ST.
Thomas. 1t vii! add votes to the
dominant party, and will extend the
area of freedom and he blessings of
our piebald civil. ion.- Chicago
Times.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
CHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue ofan execution issued out of the
office of the Clerk of the Marscall Circui
Count to me directed, on a judgement in IA
vor of Bernard Trentman and Augustu.
1rentman and against Alexandra joyce and
Byrcn W.Moorehouse princi Die aud Isaac
Barlow and Harvey Kile as replevin Bail
have levid on the property of Harvey
kile repleyin bail. the following real estate
to wit:
The South-ea quarter of the South west
quarter of section ten l0),i in Township thur
ty-three t33) North of range three (3) east
containing forty acres more or less.
Also the Southwest quarter Of the South.
west quarter of Section ten o. in Township
thirty three (S3) north of range three (3)
east, Containing forty acres more or less
with improvement and appurtenance TO the
same belonging situated in Marshall county
State of Indiana. And will offer the same
for sale at public auction, at the Court
House door, in Plymouth, Marshal county,
Indiana, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, l3, 1869.
Between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and 4
o block Pm "a the law directs tothe highest
bidder for cash without 'egard to apprase-
ment laws, subject to redemption.
DAVID HOW, Sheriff, NJ. C.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
SHERIFF SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution, issued out of the
Office of the Clerk Of the Marshall circuit
court,to me directed on a judgment in favor
of Milton Mercer land against George Grouse
Joseph S. Baker, and Peter l.. Runyan, jr |
have levid on the following described real
estate the property of the defenda mt g gorge
Grouse, to wit; Commencing at Sharleys,
northeast corner, thence on Center street
one hundred and three (l03) feet. thence
south eighteen (lS) rods on Heller street,
thence west one hundred and three (l03) feet,
thence north eighteen Us rods to the place
Ofbeginning, and will offer the same for sale,
at public auction, at the Court House door In
Plymouth, Marshall county Indiana, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 30, 1869.
between the Eours of 10 O'Clock a m and 4
O'Clock p. m. as the law directs, to the high
est bidder, for cash, without regard to ap-
pralsment laws subject to redemption.
gil DAVID HOW, Sheriff, NJ. G..
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
OIden Congressional Fun.

Mansfield L. Walworth, in his po-
litical re searches, brings to light the
following piece Of congressional fun.
When the question of the emblems and
devices for our national arms was be-
fore the old congress, member from
the south warmly opposed the eagle as
monarchical bird. The king of
birds could not be suitable represen-
tatiye of a country whose institutions
were founded in hostility to kings.
Judge Thatcher, in reply, proposed
the goose, which hs said was a most
humble and republican bird, and would
in other respects prove advantageous,
inasmuch as the goslings would be
convenient to put en- the ten cent
pieces. The laughter which followed
was more than the southerner could
bear. Constr uing his good humored
irony into an insult, he sent chal-
lenge. Thatcher returned it to the
bearer observing that he would not
accept it. What will. you be brand
ed as a coward 2" "Yes, sir, if he
pleases. l always was coward, and
he knew it, or he never would have
sent challenge to me-" The joke
was too good to be resisted, even by
the angry party. 1t occasioned inf
mite mirth in congressional circles, and
the former cordial intercourse between
the parties was restored.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

every instinct of humanity. What
means should be- employed to bring
about this necessary end, it Nay not be
easy to suggest, but that so useless
scCurgc ought to be deprived Of the
opportunity to prey longer upon socie-
ty is a proposition so self-eviIent that
few will dispute it. At all events we
can make a beginning of the good
work at the theatres, and com pei the
managers to expel the abominable boys
who shout their " books Of the opera :"
into our suffering ears.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

THE congressional committee invited,
the other day, the Rus sian legation to
appear before it and testify as to whom
money had been paid to secure the
passage Of the Alaska appropriation.
Evidently this committee Of congress
mem is Of the opinion that there is no
difference between q Russian gentle
man and a Yankee radical politician
This invitation to the Russians to per-
form some very dirty work was declined
greatly to the surprise. probably, of
radicals, who see no reason why Rus
sian should net betray confidence with
the same facility as Puritan. H. Chicago
Times.