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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
l2th District, Baltimore CO., Md,
Noyem Der llth. 1865.

Mes:rs. o. ?. Merryman & Co. -,
Gentlemen applied the Raw Bone rhos'
phate purchased of you at 'prIng on my corn
side by side with one - the most popular ana
expensive Fertilizers in the market ana couid
see no difference; yours Was iully equal TO IL -
I also applied it to turnips with perfect success
It gave such entire satisfaction TINT used
nothing else upon my wheat this fall. sowed
the most of it the later par. Of September, ana
at this time it bids fair TO make a. good crop
IL | ever produced by the use OF PERUVIAN or
any Of the expensive gu,nos. bave every
confidence in it 1t is OILY u be tiled to be
appreciated. Yours, respec fully,
John +. WILLIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
OOLUBLE ANNOTATED REDOND
~ EIIANO-

COLUBLE AMMONIATED EDON A
y GUANO.
At the request of many farmers and planters
who find it inconvenient and, in some localities
in the South impossible 10 command Tho labor
to break up the Peruvian Guano, screen and
mix it with the Redonda, rs erected we nave
prepared under the formula and supervision OF
Dr. Stewart, the well known Agricultural
Chemist, an AMMONIATED SUf PER PBOS-
PLATE, cor tanning IS per c.. of Phosphates,
of which II pcr cent are Soluble Bono Phos:
pilates, and per ct. of Ammonia. Price 500
per ton. Put up in strong bags-l2 ID each ton.
DR.. Stewart says of this compound: 81 have
anslyzed about half dozen samples OF the
SUPER PHOSPHATE made with HEDON-
GUANO. 1t may DC relied on to yield Ia
per cent of Phosphates, soluble IN water-estl-
mated as Bono Phosphate of Lime-containink
3uO lbs best Peruvian Guano and yielding s
per cent of Ammonia.
my practical experience during the pss. !
wears in the top-dressing o.. Wheat, even 3;
late as the middle OF May. enables me 10 re.
commend THIS AM MON A T D SUPEH
PHOSPHATE. made at my instance, rs capa'
bio of refunding its cost with TO- per Ct. inter
est, in 80 days.
''At this season it is customary to SOW Glover
with plaster. This will also supply the e.emen!
of the plaster at half It's price and better N
sure the Glover as the crop Will pay for tht
manure rs above. even on Oats
A liberal ded uction made Ia dealers ana pu'
chssers OF large qua tltits COW
Baltimore, Nc.
LAMBERT, Agent.
Alexsndria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

Mr.. w D. WALLACH. who proposed to ad
dress the peop'c here tonight in the Market
House square, has determined to postpone his
speech if it continues raining after sunset, until
some near future day, of which due notice
will be given. 1t it does not rain he will
speak tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
CITY ITEMS.

To ALL those in want of good, substantial ana !
Fashionable Clothing for themselves or theii
children, We would most cheertully recommend n, r.;
g. Dealhams frst-class establishment, 81 hihg
street AS Mr.. Dealham adheres strictly TO
the one price system, you will be sure to get
the worth of your money. uiy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

CorroN FAcroRY.-Work at the Mount
Vernon Cotton Factory was again suspended
this moran, aud operations will for some time
hereafter DO conducted there on the hall lime
rue, but the hall time will consume four days
of the week, as twelve hours constitute the
days work there, and the hands are only en-
ployed nine hours each day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

OBsTRUCrINd THE SIDEwALK.-Complaint
vas lodged at the Mayors Office this morning,
by Mr.. krOuheimer, whose store is on the
northwest corner OF King ard Royal streets, oil
the obstruction to the Sidewalk in front OF his
premises, caused ty the crowds OF men AID
boys VITO nightly eongreeate there, and instruc-
tons were given TO the police officers to abate
what Mr.. X. considers nuisance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

PRopERTY SALE-The valuable property
known as Prospect Hill, in this county, the
residence Of the late James Roach, will be
sold by auction tomorrow. See advertisement
on fourth page Of to.day's Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
CHEERING ~. pr V!"ulS!
EMIT -.iSE
LARGE DIVIDEND OF LIFE lNSCk
hN(E

Tho PIEDMONT LIFE INSURANCE co.
has declared dividend OF forty per cent on Us
Lie Policies, v hch have pa Two annual pre-
niuIns. nni the same IS VARIABLE on such po.!-
cies It next renewal 10 absorb loars or reduce
cash payments. ,,,J
made by that eminent aud experience actua'y.
ID. T.. Fack!er-hence demonstrates oeJ On
daubt. the .o.id SUCCESS # this SEo"i com
pany. 49,, $3.50,
but with the prudence and aLtlon w4lch ms
ever guided tais company II hsa csoaled -
proper 10 hold surplus beyond tEe reserve
fund.
The company is now oB!y ia IL" esa:"enth
n or.th OF active operation-Ytt Ia 49,. u u
DOL. ies-wh;ch Is h success Fca'IS rem 'rha,ie'
and ,ar amend .. sGy comp ~ % TX" ps "a ia
Am.ric. turoOe, wiz! e 81 aandsoi-.- divt-
aend show me econUmG ii 10 titn 'h'stFaIioh'
ard unCOuot j pern.ancncy OF iLo seCc -
The success OF tbs 20 them Company BENG
now beyond ques.ion-Lhe econo y ot man
agtm,nt proved % large dI'lden1 s'd IL
trusty and competent director givlIg a,sur-
ance of It's future solveEcy ard proc res' thotC
can surely De no pJs-!o.o ecu u Justify
southern man q commence or Z atlGLe 10 schi
his moLcy OF for lie insurance.
No COM q y is n re SO vent, 0 company
hiss progr ed go rapidly; nD mpany has
m .re liberal terms; u" COMPANY IL managed
with more pru enc- snd econ"n.S Yin short, the
Piedmont is tIl4 10 any and 'urpassed oy
nome Therefore we advise a. examine the
merits Of this Southern iavorite h.'ore insur-
Jog and We feel I f cent they Vii Or 'ter tn"
Pred mont before my otter. he add ton o.
INV Z Gretter 10 corps ct g-ne al agents
and of ether officers Is noted in tn" adv' ft''e
ment, in anothtr column. -RIehnond CfFts't""
Observer, ronror
I,y TocA1 =. gert g.. AIeNardrla va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

CANAL News The late rains did no dam
age at all to either the Chesapeake and Ohio o.
the Alexandria Canal, and the arrival OF boats
which was interrupted for short time In con
sequence of the high water at Big Slack Water
has been resumed, three boats from Cumber
land having reached here this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

BASE BALI.-At regular meeting Of the
National B. B. {. hel Oh Monday May 3D.,
The following members wereeecied TO serve the
ensuing year:-Charles NJ. Adams, President;
Muscoe Garrett, Vice President; Norman
Jenkins, Secretary; Frank p Berkeley, Trea>u u
rer: Harrie Berkeley. Captain 1T Nine, VIM.
Dixon, Captain ID Nine; Board of Directors;
Donald Stewart, Charles W. Bell, and Willie
K. Gemeny. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
Suicide.

BUFFALO, May Cdr. Richard 2. Jones,
the agent OF French's circus committed sui
eide this morning by swallowing one ounce oil
laudAuuu, which he obtained under the pre-
tenc, of wishing to relieve an attack OF neural
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

PLoUaH Factory. The property on
Wilkes street, near Shoots tan yard, known
as the foundry, was sold yesterday by the
Exchauge and Farmers Banks of Virginia and
the Band OF the Cd Dominion, for s., 600, to
Mr.. G. 4. Fl. Leeffler, of Baltimore, who will at
once convert it into plough factory, and com
meme. manufacturing operations Immediately
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

FISH Town. Receipts OF fish at Fish Town
this morning were light. but little in excess
of those of yesterday. Shad were sold at from
$40 to s204 per hundred, unl herring at iiom
sol to SlO} per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

OvERBoARD colored man at work at
Janney wharf, this morning, accidentally fell
into the dock there, but scrambled out without
sustaining any injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

AS THE warm weather is now approaching
it would be well for housekeepers to get one OF
CLARKsoN's OLD DOMINION KEFRIGERAToRs,
with Water Cooler attached They are as
pretty as q piece of parlor furniture. and give
general satisfaction. For sale exclusively by
4. II. CLABKsoN,
on % 10 South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

Mr. II. &. S Key, of Leonardtown St Ma
ry's county Md, writes US:
"The Redonda' was strewed by itself on oats
and well marked by stakes Tor information -
The land is good ana the whole crop OF oats
very promising; that on which the Redohd.
was applied the growth OF Oats IS about Xix or
eight inches higher"
THUS 1t is good manure Of itself; DR.. stew
arts formula prescribes some bones and l
think one third or even one-fourth bones VII
insure it as valuable manure, and cheaper IN
comparison to any that l have ever tried"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

RESIGNATION. Mr.. William Corners, driv'
err of the Hydraulion steam fire engine, has re-
signed that position, and the vacancy has beer
filled by the appointment of Mr.. Thomas Dix
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

SHERIFFs NoTIcE-The attention Of inter
ested parties is directed to the sheriff notice
10 another column Of today's Gazette. 1t will
be easier to settle with Sheriff O'Neal than
with the sheriff OF Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

DONE DUSTl
Il BONE DUST
Ground bv OURSELVES. at lowest market rates.
Also. GRIMES
PATENT RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
AT $40 per ton.
The past two wears have fully realized this
Raw Bone Phosphate to he the cheapest and
hest in tho market, ard unsurpassed by the
highest priced guanos. Its adaptation to wheat
corn, oats, buckwhea,, tobacco, garden truck
grasses, &C., has been fully and most satisfacto'
rily tested. Finely ground and suitable for
drilling, put up in bags OF l67 lbs. each.
Read the following certificates. and call a:
our warehouse and examine hundreds OF Sim
liar character from those who have been using
it with the most satisfactory results.
OF. MERkYMAN i CO.,
Sole Manufacturers,
Warehouse, 5. s. Gay street, between Lombart
and Pratt, Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
Sailed.

BALTIMORE, May 6.-Baron V on Gefolt, TIT
Prussiau Minister, aud Major A. NJ. Hancock
U. S. Consul at Malaga, sailed from this por
Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

The MOUNT VERNON estate, it will be seen
by an advertisement In today S Gazette, is tc
be sold at public auction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

JUsTreceived at Henry Strauss, 148 King
street, u large stock of Mems and Boys Spring
| Clothing, at from S. to $40 a suit Also me
| 10. of Gents and Ladies' Trunks. ap 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

TOBACCO The steamer Fairy, from Farm
ington, this morning brought up, in addition to
other heavy freight, sixteen hogsheads OF TO-
bacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
TRAPPs,' Talbot Co.. Md,
March 13. 1869.

tI used the 'Rcdonda Guano last Spring on
my corn at the rate of about $50 lbs to the scre,
applying it in tho hill. The result has iern
most gratifying. l have never seen any fer:ill; ,
Ter act as quickly and rs well as 1t has. used
it on nv wheat last fall with equally good re-
suits. Yours truly, 'sG. w. MULLiKEN"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

Mr. s. BLoNDHEIM, corner King and FAIR
fax streets, received to-day an addition to MS
large and fashi enable stock of Spring Clothing,
for pen and boys wear. Call and examine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
PRICE $50 PER TON.
OAKvILLE. ST. Msry's Co Md,

Il used tho 'Redonda Guano alone on my
corn crop last Spring, upon bare spots OF the
field.
II made very satisfactory crop from it, and
fully equsl to any other in the neghborhood,
where other fertilizers were used that cost
from $50 to $50 per ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

OUR citizens will please take notice that toe
Agency OF the world renowned Wilcox Il Glib ;
sewing machine, has been given to Z. Baum
at his Hoop Skirt and Corset Factory, 5l3 III
street, between ID and Il. Washington, ID. T..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
nIANOSl MELODEt
PARLOR ORGANS

PARLOR ORGANS
Having removed to 1877, King street, above
Washington wish to call the attention Of per.
'' PIANOS, ORGANS, MELoDEONS SC,
to my stock of the above instruments, which l
offer for sale on the most accommodating terms
Having practical experience of more than 10
years ia this business, am able to judge of the
qualities of Pianos. and to offer for sale none
but those of reliable makers, such as
KNABE q CO., Baltimore.
VIM. HE1NEKAMP, Baltimore.
JAMES w. VOSE, Boston, and others.
Also. good second hand Instruments for sale
or rent
Pianos Organs, Accordeons, and all musical
instruments tuned and repaired with the great
oct 7-tf v. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
FERTILIZERS.

] have on hand q constant supply OF CHES-
APEAKE GUANO from thY manutac!urers,
mos! highly recommended rs shown by certif-
Gates at my office BY farmers who I've uscc II.
y LSO
a fresh supply of REDONDA ISLAND
GUANO. the cheapest fertilizer offered. For
manner Of using and recommencatons l cal
the atten ton of farmers to certificates OF hose
who have tried it. For sale by
b II. LAMBERT,
o.-o6,f TX Union Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
Baltimore, up 6-lm

0NOlLET ARTICLES.
Received this dsy another large addition 10
my well selected stock Of
TOILET ARTICLES,
Comprising Hair Nail, and Tooth Brushes,
Dressing D. fine Tooth Combs, in ivory horn,
and rubber, Of various makes, Pomsde- Fer
fumery and great many other articles neces
sary fer the toilet U. Y. bEhh
sp2l - hlng stIees.
CKIoiN, THE COMPuUND FLUID *
/ TRACT OF IRIS VERsICOLph. purihes
the blood This powerful Vegetable Alternative
will cure Scrofua in its varie u: forms, and 9th
or Constitutional Affections and Islnts, wh.th
ar hereditary or acquired, su'h as Eruptions
of the skin, Incipieht Consumption &c, &C.
Its tonic properties make u a valuable remedy
in Dyspepsia and General Debility. Forsae by
WAKFIELD q HALL, Druggists,
ap8 Cor Prince md Fairfax sts
TEAS-Best quality Gunpowder. Imperial
i Japan and Oolohg Teas; q fresh supply, for
sale by GOULD Il WILKENING,
an law No 80 North Royal st.
NHAMP ACNE
| u rs baskets Native Champagne 20 arrive
and for sale by ,on
apT-tf BIKE WlS & La W SUN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
WEELAND, Dinwiddie, Virginia. !
September 5, 1868.

"Gentlemen-I gave the Redonda Island Ga
ano fair trial by itself, and combined with
Peruvian, on my tobacco this Spring. see
no difference between its effects and the Peru
Wan where applied separately, but where APP
Wan to three of Redonda the growth is about
Is per cent larger y" - J"f -.
A liberal deduction made 20 io.lccs AID pur-
chssers OF large quantities.
VIM. CKiCArON q SON,
General ,nts for United States.
w.. ,lreet, Bowly's Wharf,
Opposite Corn Exchange,
Baltimore, Md.
B. II. LAMBERT, Agent.
ap6-Im Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

GLYMoNT PAVILION. This summer resort
is now open for excursions, plc-nlcs, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

re- The regular monthly meeting Of the Re-
lief Hook and Ladder Co. will he held at the
Truck House. this Thursday evening at eight
O'clock.
INV Sit g. EDWIN ENTwIsr " Sect'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
T RPOOL SALT.

. 0 l. s A l. L.
nolds." Reynolds, Master, now in the Potomac,
direct from Liverpool, aud of the following de-
scriptions:
5000 sacks or 473 tons GROUND ALUM, in
bulk.
1000 sacks WORTHINGTON FINE, facto-
ry filed.
1000 sacks DEANS FINE. flctory filled
for sale by
HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
ap9-1m No2 Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

MI II. BLADDER would respectfully call
the attention of the LADI E ) to his REMOV-
AL. Having newly fitted up the store next to
Mr.. Henry Brengle's Ice Cream Saloon, be
would be pleased to have the ladies call and
examine his stock of li.test style 81 o y P
Corsets made TO order anil repaired. and war
ranted to tit or sale. Remember the only
place to find the latest styles at the least cost is
at BAADERS, next to Brsngle's Ice Cream
Saloon. my5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
- CLOAK TRIMMINGS

~ CLOAK TRIMMINGS
am each dav adding to my large stock of
FINE TRIMMINGS now or hand. a splen.
did assortment of Ladies' Dress, Cloak end
Sack Trimmings, consisting of Fringes, Gimps
Laces Satins, Braid, &c, with great variety
of other goods suitable for Spring and Summer
Trimmings. I invite an examination of my
stock by the ladies. as have one of the largest
and finest assortments of Trimmings that CT
be found south Of Baltimore, and can please al
who fav,r me with call.
my6 c. G. BERRY, 70 King ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

UsSEL GOES CELEBRATED SUPER
r. PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
Containing nearly per cent of Ammonia and
SIS per CT OF Bone Phosphate of Lime
The pasL Il teen years experience of its ap-
nj lion on Corn, Wheat and other Grains,
tobacco, Potatoes, Turnips, Fruit Trees Grape
Vines. Garden Vegetables, and all small ruits.
has proved its superiority over all other super
Phosphates in the growth OF tho crop ana per-
1nanent Improvement OF tho soil.
Price SjS per 2OC04b5. For sale by
THOS. PERRY, Ag. for Alexa.
msrc4 No Is KING street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

ERESH GRASS BETTER. Good.
Il FRESH EGGS. j. GRlGG,
sp 28 ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

There is nothing more interesting to parents
than to see their children tastefully clad, and
have, therefore, determined to make q speciali-
ty Of the manufacture of
BOYS CLOTHING,
in which have had many years experience
and also have for sale patterns of all sizes, rep
resentng all the latest styles, which l am pre-
pared to furnish by the single pattern or in
tions will accompany each pattern, and will be
sent by mail, on receipt of price. if desired.
l. +. MUDD,
No. 368 D street, corner Ninth,
mar H-3m WASHINGTON d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
Anne Arundel co.. Mi, Nov. 10. 1863.

Anne Arundel co.. Nd, Nov ~. leoS'
Messrs .. p. Merryman & Co.
Gentlemen-In answer to your enquiry rs to
what think of your Raw Bone Phosphate lur-
chase in July ast. allow rae to say gave u n
fair trial on cabbage by the side of three other
fertilizers OF acknowledged merit and iound IL
equal il not better, than the other. ana AZ ,ess
cost. am So well satisfied with it, intend u
Use it the coming Spring. Yours. t'uiy,
REIN HAMMOND.
For sale At manufacturers price, tho cost OF
sportation added, by
A. }. FLEMING,
.ab 11-3m Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, OF al
J. qualities for sale low. ct IS King ST.
SD 70 John T. CREIGHTON y SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06
OPENING OF PORTNERS GARDEN
AND PLEASURE GROUNDS.

~ AND PLEASURE GROUNDS
take pleasure to announce to the pu bile
that have opened my GARDEN. which has
been fitted up in very fine STYLE Parties visit.
ing the Garden will find amusements Of all
kinds The place will be kept in such man
ner that every family may come and visit it
either in daytime or evening. Refreshments of
all kinds. LAGER BEER fresh from the
Brewery Vaults. Parties or associations wish
ing to hold Picnic or other Festival will find
this place best adapted for that purpose, as the
Garden and all the grounds can be procured
for day or night by any respectable party at
very reasonable rates.
APP 20-tf ROBERT PORTN ER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

NaAkSEILLES TRIMMINGS.
M WASH TRIMMlNGSi
Large stock of the above on hand in endless
variety, and for sale cheap at
nv Is &C. BERRY 5, ~ King st.
BOXES ADAMANTlNE CANDLES
lU just received by
my j. Z. MlLbOhN.
ICAR1E AND POCKET CUTLERY. OF all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

mar 26--tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-24
MAGAZINES.

The new Boston magazine, Good HedtW,
which is now five months old, promises TO reach Vgor
GUS old age 1t is in general practical sensible anu III
teresting Among the subjects treated IN the IdsV mum
Der are "Cataractin Children" Bread" "Dgesuon'
Bathing" 1.-THE Skin and its Diseases" and "Frst
Help In Accidents"
In the last number of Van Nostrdnds Ectecuc
Enoineering Magazine we find, with varied assortment
Of other articles paper on "The Mechanical Ventilation
of Mines" an explanation by Captain Moncrien OF MS
system of Sea Coast Defense part of address by Sir
william Armstrong on "Modern Ordnance" and par
cuary fun selection OF articles specially interesting 10
railroad men.
A well-informed student of English litera-
ture contributes to the September number OF Baeooa
very interesting article on Lost Preterltes showing
what treasures OF language lie concealed In the speech Oh
the common people Of the Northern counties 10 the olu
English authors anterior to Shakespeare and IN the Scot
fish literature Of the present day. and amentng that
through the fault of writer's literature has lost and is
losing so many valuable words and educated people are
getting more and more to need glossary for the ex
PLANTATION OF good Shakespearan language which is quite
ineligible to uneducated plowman' Inc other
papers in the magazine consist Of review OF Mr. j. s.
Mills Subsection of Women" discussion of "The
Limitation OF Enlistment and Army Reserves" survey
Of The Winding Up" OF the Parliamentary session,
good budget of small matters from Cornelius oDowd,
Night with the Volunteers of Strathknahan," in the
style for which Baek,cood has an enyabe celebrity.
Hdrper'S opens with the continuation of Mr..
T. c. Evaus's lively ." Health Trip to Brazil" Col. T. b.
Thorpe furnishes illustrated sporting article The
WoodcOck" and Verplanck Colyn readable account OF
"The Helderbergs," mountain region of New-York
State which lies rather out of the path Of the ordinary
tourist Mr.. Eugene Lawrence is the author Of lurid
article on LOyOa and the Jesuits" Mr. De Leon gives
personal and historical sketch OF Ismai Pacha or
Egypt" Mr.. Edward Crapsey, whose ambition 1t
evidently is to be the James Greenwood OF New.YOrk
tells us something interesting and suggestive about the
Public LOdgers" Of the staon-houses. Gen. Marey's
Border Remnscences' find rather less entertaining
usual The poetry Of the number is fair but not
excellent the felton, If except tho serials Is weak
The most interesting thing in the magazine the Easy
Chairs defense of Mrs stowe Mr.. Curtis Is evidently
disposed to believe the charge against Lord Byron-at
least he argues that is by ncTedbe; and he
does not Join In the almost universal Of indignation
which has assaed Mrs Stowe for making the disclosure
The other topics treated in this favore department Of
the magazine the celebrated nOse-pulllng case ana
the great contest Of Harvard and Oxford
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TAUTPHGUs Cr B. Peterson q BrOthers)j Inc A'sers
Daughter, by WILLIAM HARRISON AISswoRfh 'iho
same: Itoeire Hints on the acquisition Of German oy
JOHN JOHNSON Boston s. r. Urbino); ana INC h".e',
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