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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION
z&9C LINE

~ POTOMAC TRANsP ORTATION
EIks LINE.
FOR BALTIMORE AND LANDINGS ON
THE POTOMAC RIVER.
Steamer EXPRESS, Captain A. G. Nickle,
having resumed her old route, will leave Balti-
moro, Pier 10: s, Light street wharf on every
TUESDAY EVENING, at o clock pm, for
Alexandria, Washington and Landings on the
Potomac river returning will lea7e Washing
ton at a; m and Alexsndris at a. m'' on
TO SHIPPERS-Goods consigned through
to stations on the railroad. will be forwarded
without delay on arrival of the steamer al AL
exandria For further information apply to
J. BRODERS & CO., Agents.
mar lift No. IL King ST.. Alexa Va
<e. MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
$3.50 STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists of the following frst'clsss
outside steamers
JOHN GIBSON ............. Capt. w. II. Winters
VALLEY Capt. w. johnson
Willeave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port and returning will leave Alexan-
dra EVERY FRIDAY, at II o'clock.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
Agents, No. 2 Prince sts,
Agents in Now York,
PHILLIPS & BROWN,
ap 9-tf ~ south street, Pier No. -.
-U- NOTICE.
SEMI-W kEKlIY LINE OF STEAM Frs
BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA AND BAL
TIMORE.
The passenger and froighting steamer CO.
LUMBiA, Captain James Harper, will leave
Pier 5 every WEpN ESDAY, att n. m, for
Baltimore.
Returning will leave Baltimore on SATU X
DAY, at p. m, stopping at the usual landings
Oh the Potomac.
The freighting steamer THOS. f.. ChHlLL
Captain Vim. Maith, viii leav" pisa o'N''
FRIDAY. at p. ,,,,,,c
Returning will leave Baltimore every TU Els
DAY, ats y. NJ stopping at Kins~ie and Cur
rioman.
All way freight must be prepaid.
mar S-Sm b. WHEAT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

Corner k.Hg and FIirJGr Streets,
is oncring great GARGAISs in summer wear,
l. ln4ke room for his fall stock. jy q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.

NNCOU KAGE HUME INDUOIN 7.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAME
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax sts, AleXa.
We have now made up 500 doors Of all sizes;
from 50 to $40; 500 Windows Of Sash, glazed
and unglazed, cheap; 200 pairs Blinds, all
sizes 10 900 feet Mouldings, 40 different pat,
Door Frames, Brackets, &C., Newels, Balus-
tiers and Hydrants constantly on hand. Liber-
al discounts made to dealers.
Being practical mechanics ourselves, we feel
confident that we can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving
Turning and Scroll-Sawing done in the best
manner.
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with Us for building materials:
MARI RISHEILL s. HODGE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
AKGE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL
NEW Style CALICOES.

81 prices something to suit All tastes. Also
n full supply of choice makes of SHIFTING
and SHIFTING COTTONS. We have 1T all
Times pure Linen Shirt Sosoms and Irish Lin
ON Shirtings All in want of good goods at low
prices are invited 10 call and examine our stock
amp ROBT L. WOOD.
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GEO. w. BRENI,
THOS. MOORE,
Fairfax co, IL l9-lawts CONS. of Sale

COMMISSIONER SALE.-By virtue of a
u decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax Co.,
rendered nj i.s June term, 1869, in the suit of
Samuel ID. Stryker's Administrator vs.. Sand
ford Z. Coudrick's Administrator and others,
tho undersigned, Commissioner therein named,
will, on the 18th DAY OF JULY, 1869, that
being Court day. in front of the door Of Fairfax
Court House, sell, TO the highest bidder. u
TRACT OF LAND, lying on the Fauquier
turnpike, ) miles ives. OF FalrlHxC.H, adjoining
the lands of Joseph Robinson and containing leo
scres, more or less. While tins land Is without
improvements, its wood, water and location
render it - desirable property.
TERMS One fourth in hand; the residue in
three equal rstalments, payable at six, twelve
ana eighteen months with interest from the
day of salo, to be secured by tho bonds OF the
purchaser. and rotention OF title until the last
payment is made Stamps and costs OF convey
aucu I, be- paid by tho purchaser.
THOS. MOORE, Com. OF Sale.
Fairfax CO., ie lS-lswlw
The above sale has been postponed until
'AUGU ST 10th, st the same hour and place.
il 2l-lawtS
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER %
EDUCATIONAL.
A I,EXAND RIA AGA NJ 7
n Nc. az North Royal street,

LIE ANDRIA ENVY,
a nc. az North Royal street,
Alexsndris. Va.
The Twelfth Annual Session Of this school
will begin on Monday. Septemtetr 9Th, 1869;
Latin, Mathematics and the Sciences will DC
taught hy the Principal; and competent m
structors will bc employed Ia teach Greek,
French, German, &c.
Charg@. for English Branches
Senior Glass per QUARTER. ......92 w
Intermediate U"
Junior Class ~
Professors prices will te charged extra for
Greek, French. German and PenmanshIp.
Applications for orcI.ars containing inrthc'
information, may be made at 81 North 81.
Asaph street. until August ;ijLh and after that
time at the School room.
auga JOINS. BEACH Principal
CT. JOHNS ACADEMY,
= ALEXANDRIA, VA
The 3lst Session "i!l commence on W cline
lay. Scptemher H.. and cInt.&Ur zen :abhths.
BoarI and IT, tior in AL,.r..- a"s,lsgcs,
Mathematics Natural Science and the ordihary
English branches so II session, payable quar-
tcry in advance.
The school is provided with superior Cheni-
cal. Philosophical, Astronomical and Eng
ueering In trumenis, GLIDING line Telescope
and n powerful Solar Microscope, and has M
extensive Cabinet OF Minerals, and y Library
of 30 volumes.
The new boarding house l75 and III Prince
street, hAs gas throughout. with not and cold
baths, &c and affords pleasan: and comfort
able home TO students from abroad.
TEACHERS:
RICHARD l.. CAkNE, a. M, PRINCIPAL.
Greek, Latin, Natural Science and Senior Eng
glish.
THEODORE Ii. FICkLIN. \. NJ, Mathe-
! MATES and Intermediate English.
REIN II. HARROW Err, Junior English.
AUGUST HENNING, German.
VICTOR BECKER, French.
JOHN A. VEITCH, Elocution.
WILLIAM f. CARNE, Photography.
B. CUNDIFF. PenmsnshIp.
Miss MARY j. STEWART. Drawing.
JOSEPH G. FOERTSCH, Music.
For Catalogues, addr. SIS the Principal, Lock
Boy % AeNandra. Va. aug Jaw m
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H. w. THOMAS.
K. II. COCKERILLE.
THOS. MOORE.
Fairfax CO., jy 10 lawts CONS. of Sale

T AND SALE.-Pursuant to the decree of
IL the Circuit Court of Fairfax county, rem
dered at November term, 1868, in the suit of c.
A. Arundel, Sc, vs. Mary Burke, &c, the
undersigned. Commissioners named in said de-
cree, will, on MONDAY, the 10th day of Au-
gust, 1869, Court day, sell, to the highest bid
der, in front of the door of Fairfax Ct House,
all that portion of the REAL ESTATE of
which Thomas Taylor died seized, not assigned
to Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Cooksey, containing
by actua, survey 13l acres, z roods and IL
poles. This land lies on the Braddock road,
adjoining Samuel Fenton and others, and but
II short distance from Centreville; is we'll wa
tered and wooded.
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money
in hand rs o deposit, liable to be forfeited and
the land resold at the risk of the purchaser
should he fail to complete his purchase the
residue on a credit Of six, twelve and eighteen
months in equal instslments, with interest from
the day Of sale, to be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser with good personal security, and
retention of thetitle until the last payment
IS made. Stamps and conveyancing at the cost
OF the purchaser
GEO. w. BRENI,
THOS MOORE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
M ATEK COOLERS.

Two, three and four gallon Water Coolers,
with plated spiggots, Just received and for sale
low, by
ie S-eo3m E. j. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
4 LEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL,

n -.
Inc undersigned propose opening tirst-clsss
SCHOOL FOX BOYS In Alexandra, on MON
DAY, the 9Th of September next.
The session will continue Ill the first OF July
following
All the branches pertaining to a complete
English education, together with the ancient
and Modern Languages will be taught. Spe.
cisl attention will be given studies tending 10
prepare youths for practical business. -
Application for entrance Of pupils can be
made TO {. s. TAY LOR, No. i57 Prince street,
CHAS. ). TAYLOR /
30 12-eO3m JNO. 5. BLACKBURN.
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TNIvERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The Session of this Institution com mences
annually on The first day Of October, and con
tinues. without, interruption, till the thursday
preceding the 18th Of July ensuing.
The org anzaton Of this Institution is very
complete, embracing extensive and thorough
courses of instruction in Literature and Science
and in the professions Of Law. Medicine and
Engineering. c
The expenses OF the Academic or Law Stu
dent exclusive of the cost OF Text Books and
Clothing and pocket money, amount to about
S365 per session of nine months and of the
Engineering or Medical Student TO about $50?
of which sums, respectively. $40 or $3.50 is
payable Oh admission and the balance IN the
progress of the session. Foo details send Tor
catalogue. Z. o., "University of Vlrgln,a.
5. MAUPlN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

u COAL
COALi
lust received cargo of 800 tons WHITE
and RED ASH COAL, which we are prepared
Ia deliver 10 customers 1t reasonable prices.
aug2-tt VI. ELDRIDGE & Co
nINEAPpLESl PINEAPPLESI
PINEAPPLES
just received fine lot of fresh PineappIes,
which will be sold cheap, by
c. AUERBACH,
iy23 l05 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
AUCTION SALES.
VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY AT
GERMA NTOWN IN EAIREAX Co.

VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY AT
Y GERMANTOWN, IN FAIRFAX CO.,
FOR SALE.-By direction Of the decree Of the
Circuit Court Of Fairfax county, rendered at
June term, 1862 in the suit of Thomas Harris
on's Admr. va. Thomas Harrisons heirs, the
undersigned, Commissioners therein named,
will. on the 10th DAY OF AUGUST, Court
Monday, III front of the door of tho Ct. House
the following PARCELS OF LAND, belong
ing to the estate Of said Thomas Harrison:
Matchmaking TWENTY-FIVE ACRES
situated u. Germantown, on the north side of
the Little River Turnpike and east Of the
Georgetown road.
No. 2-Contsining NINETEEN ACRES,
situated on tho north side of the Little River
Pike and west of the Georgetown road, which
separates this lot from No. /.
Matchmaking TWENTY-FIVE ACRES
is located between the little River and Eau
quer Pike, and adjoins the lands of VIM. F.
Howison and the late Tapley Worster.
No 4-Contains THIRTY-TWO ACRES,
and is on FOx's Mill road. which passes through
it and adioins Sampson Beach Mrs. Richard
son and Others, only short distance from lot
No. 3
No, 5-Contsins TWENTY ACRES, is two
miles OF Germantown, and adioins the lands of
N. b. Watkins and others This lot is mostly
covered with pine and other growth.
These lots of land are all desirable as build
ing sites and rendered valuable by their loca-
ton, being, except No. s. on and near the Lit
tie River Pike, and contiguous to several coun-
" roads centreing at Germantown.
TEkMS-Ten per centum of the purchase
money to be paid in hand, to be forfeited in
case the deferred payments are not complied
with; the residue to be paid in three equal in
stalments at six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from the day Of sale, the purchas-
er giving bond with personal security, and q
retention OF the title until the last payment is
made. Stamps and costs of deeds to be paid
by tho purchasers.
II. w THOMAS.
K. III. COCKERILLE.
THOS. MOORE.
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is aim Chairman OF the Facult

The next session OF this School begins Mon
day, September Oh, and continues To the hrs'
Monday in February, 1870, when the Spring
session will begin.
Board, Tuition, Washing, &c, $50 Ter SEES
sion in advance.
Charlotte Hall st Msry's co, MI. " l53w
A LEXANDRIA FEMALE SIENNA RY
n Alexandria Va.
The next session OF this Institution, heretofore
under tho successful conduct of Mr.. X. Kemp
or. will begin on the 10Th day OF Septembo,
1869. a ire bulldog has been purchased on
tho corner Of Washington and Oronoco streets,
with large and well shaded yard, cohtaihih g
an acre OF ground. ma rnglsb
While thorough tTa}no1rne os Of the frst i'm.
poirtsnce, unusual Advantages will be afforded
in tho Departments of Music Drawing, falnt.
ing and Modern Languages. The frlnGip"i
has secured the ices -! Proi. III nm, q
graduate of high rank of the Royal Academy
Mrs LEGARE, viii have charg" Of theso De-
partments.
The elements Of Vocal Music and Drawing
will be taught in classes without additional
charge. and pupils in the Modern Languages
Will be instructed in II great degree by means
of conseryations with their teachers, IN order
that they may .btain u thorough command "i
these tongues Boarders will enjoy tho adNan-
tago OF hearing and speaking french IN tue
family Of the Principal, and IN Their case no
additional charge is made for tuition IN French,
AS it is desired that Nil shoud take part in the
conversations.
A complete Philosophical Apparatus will
render the study of Natural Science both at
tractive and beneficial, and frequent lectures
will be delivered.
". w. LkGAKE, Principal
References Pro.s Schele, Venable and Mi
nor, o. the University of Va. Rev. }. 4. Lett
wich, Rev j. H. Johnston, d. d., Mcssrs. n.
KEN per, Anthony Mclean and j.. +. Witmer
of Alexandria; Rev. }. d. Mitchell, ID. D.,
Rev. j. B. Ramsay, ID, and Colonel NJ. s.
Lsnghorne, Of Lynchburg; Hon. John A. Ing
liss, of Baltimore, and Rev. L. NJ, Palmer, ID. D.,
of Now Orleans. le 29-iaWt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

r OST-A MARKMASTER'S KEY STONE
IL and SILVER WATCH KEY was dropped
ON the corner of King and Royal street, yester-
day evening The Under will be suitably re-
warded by leaving it at WILMER i SLAY-
Makers. aug 3--3.
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~ u & \ ).
2 Lids BRO. SUGAR; lot of Crushed,
Granulsted Pulverized and Coffee Sugars al
-, - lot of prime CHEESE and SUGAR-CUR-
ED HAMS, just received and for sale by
J. +. LARkIN,
au,2 No Ii ROYAL st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
UHE ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL.

This School will be opened On the 18th OF
will be arranged so as to give boys Il thorough
Acknowledgment, Classical, Mathematics
and Commercisl-such as will 1T them :or
College or business
The long experience In teaching enjoyed by
the Principal enables him to promise that the
discipline in his School shall be as strict rs the
course of instruction is complete.
Seats in the School may he secured by early
application 10 me, 1T No. az Washington street.
iv n 2awlm X. KEMPER, Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

II SACKS RIO AND JAVA COFFEES
L l. Just received by
ly Il D.. I. MlLBUk KIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

CPICES -Just received large invoice. o
- whole and pure Ground Spices, consisting
in part of Gloves, Mace, Nutmegs, White,
Black and Long Pepper, Cayenne Peppers;
gtcund and in pod. White and Black Mustsrd
Seed Celery and Coriander Seed, and pure
ground English Mustard.
iY 1 JAN NE q w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

CALDW ELLIS HERB BITTERS. Scotch
~ Ale snd London Brown Stout for sale by
+. RECKER,
ie25 Cor. King and St Assph st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04
~ L. powELBs SCHOOL FOR BOYS

The next term Of this School will begin at
the School House, on Queen, between Was h,
ington and Columbus street,, on the 10th OF
September, 1863. . l..
Applications for tho admission Of pupils may
be made to the Principal, at his res .denco, cor
ner of Duke and Washington SITS.
CHARLES l.. POWELL, A. M,
iy l5-2aWtf Prlnclpal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

Second supply received and for sale by
aug 2 K. 3. LEADBEATER S BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

DOANOKE COLLEGE,
II, SALEM, VIRGINIA.,
Will open It's next session on the LIST Of Sep
TENDER with n full corps of Instructors.
Entire expenses for ten months SESSION
for Boarding. Tuition. IncIentals. &C.. SOS
For partc ulars inquire of the Pres id.nt
iy l6-eolm ID. Il. BIZ ibE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

DEKFU merry, &c.-Hedvosmia Water,
L German Cologne, Lubin Extracts, Honey
soaps Msrshmsllow ditto. Glycerine ditto, an
kee Shaving ditto, just received and for sale by
aug3 E ). LEADBHATEH ~ BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

ElSH.-60 bbls. POTOMAC HERRING, in
l. etore and for sale by
GOULD u WILKENING,
my 21-Sw No. 80 n. ROYAL street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

IHOICE FACTORY CHEES received and
u for sale by AVERY & DAVIDSON,
~ 10 10 King ST, cor. Alfred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

Foxes WANTED D.
WHITE OAK and HICKORY SPOKEs
wanted in any quantity. For the former
will pay from S25 TO $50 per 1000, and for the
latter $50 to $50 per 1000
For particulars address, .,s
nv 2tf Spoke Factory. Alexs., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-04

MS.-The celebrated " Banner Ham
II small sizee George 81 jenkins Maryland
Hama; George Simns Hams; also q few IN
covered Hams-iust received and for sale h'
&. VIM. RAMSAY,
je-g-. AZ King street
| EM0N' nn,tv Cakes. .eli Water Crackers
IL ana -'o'''' j, - Nv
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-17

A bridal party from Calves
ton were passing the draw in
the railroad bridge on the route
to Houston, when the fair bride
leaned out of the window to
take a farewell glance at the
Island City. Her affectionate
and newly made husband trem-
bling with anxiety for her safe
ty, tenderly encircled her slen-
der waist with his coat-sleeve
and softly whispered, Pray
take care Of yourselt-don t
tall overheard darling!' Scarce
ly were the words out Of his
mouth ere the blushing young
beauty uttered a faint and au-
dibfc scream, and sinking back
into the cushioned seat passing
the embroidered handkerchief
to her face. Poor darling is
frightened said the young
Benedict, sympathet;cally, but
poor darling bowed her head ,
and would not be consoled.
10 tel. the truth she had lost
a set Of new teeth
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THE DAY POOK.
SAT URDAY MoRNING. April ~. 1869
EContinued from First page. ]

GContinued from First page
the room, or J. shall force you
Quit! Numbered Grant.
Ross took his departure ac-
cordingly, in a terrible rage,
quitting the White House like
one rushing from a plague, and
hurried to the capitol. Presi-
dent Grant threw himself into
a chair the moment the door
closed and wiped his brow with
his pocket handkerchief, evi
IDENTIFY much agitated. Old
Zach Chandler approached and
was thus addressed by the Pre-
sident
'Excu>e me for a few mo-
ments, Senator. After that in
terview I must take a lutte
time to cool off Such is the
account which I have learned
and which l give substantially
as it came to me. / do not
vouch for its truth, but have
good grounds to believe it is
not very different from the ac-
tual occurrence. -Washington
Cor. of the n. Y. Herald.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-17

Cone day as was returning
to Tallahassee from a hunting
excursion in Florida, says a
recent tt ayeler, we were row.
ing along by the shore, about
sunset, when suddenly a
strange, grave and prolonged
sound struck my ear. AT first
| thought it must be a drone,
o. fly Of extraordinary magni-
tude; but seeing nothing, |
questioned my guide as to what
it could be. oh, uassa, re-
Piled he, dat is de fish what
sings. Some calls it de siren
or mermaid fish, and others
musico. A little way on we
heard greater chorus Of these
strange voices, reminding me
family OF the music Of church
organs. $ opped the canoe,
the better to study this strange
phenomenon; when, ut my re-
quest, my sable oarsman threw
a net into the water, and soon
laid at the bottom Of the boat
about a score of little fish, each
about ten inches long, resem
bling the gray mnllet very
closely in outward form. Desc
be mermaids, massa, said the
negro; but in de name Of heb
ben, don't eat dem Why
not?' quoth |. Because they
hab de lub poison. Lab poi
son' And pray what's that?'
yes, massa; when you eat one
Oh desc fish, you fall 50 deep
in lub you can never get out
again.
1 tried to laugh my black
friend out Of his notion, hnt in
vain. In spite Of what he said,
however, had my musicos
fried that evening, and found,
as | expected, that was rome
the worse for the experiment.
TIE musician fish is white,
with few blue spots near the
belly. 1t is about sunset when
these fish begin to sing, and
they continue their music dur
ing the night, initiating the
grave and sonorous droning Of
an organ, just as it reaches
your ear whea you stand out
side a church. That fellow
mistook the deep tones Of a
sonorous bull-frog for the or
gan.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-17

A colored resident OF Con-
nersville, Indiana, went duck
shooting one day last week with
a crazy old towling' piece that
burst at the first discharge. A
fragment Of the barrel, six
inches long, crashed through
the skull Of the hunter, bury
ing itself to the depth Of three
inches. In this frlghttul con
lition he made his way to the
nearest farm house, where a
Surgeon extracted the fragment
along with a portion Of the
brains. The plucky African
refused to take chloroform, and
at last accounts bids fair to get
we'll.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-17
Two servant girls were give

Two servant girls were given
tickets to go to a theater. Re
turning in a short time, their
mistress asked them why they
did not stay. They answered
th"t they sat in the place till a
cu"' ii was rolled up, and some
ladies and gentlemen began
talking about family matters,
when, thinking they had 10
business there, they left.
Shut your eyes and liste4
NIT me, said Uncle Van Heyde.
'vell, de first night opened
s tore I counts de monies, and
finds him nix right, l count
him and dere be tree dollars
gone, and vot does yer think l
does den?' Il can't say IVY,
l did not count him any more,
and he comes out shoost right
ever since.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-17

A P&isleyman visiting elias
gov was being shown the hons
Of the town, and, among other
things, admired the statue Of
Sir John Moore, which is an
erect figure. He brought ano-
Their Paisleyman soon after
wards to see the statue but
not being geographically post
ed, arrived at the statue OF Jas.
Watt, which is in a sitting at
titude. Feeling somewhat puz-
zled as to what was before him
with what he had recollected to
have seen, he at length dispos-
ed Of the difficulty by exclaim-
ing, Odd man he's sat down
since | saw him last.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-17


A short time since,as General
Butler was riding in the pean-
Sylvauia avenUe cas-, N Wash
ingJon, q lady who was leav-
ing the car remarked, rs she
passed him, Look cut for your
spoons. The General p. ompt-
ly followed her, and ascertain
ed that she was employed in
the Treasury. She has now
obtained a permanent leave OF
absence, and the General has
had her place filled by "a col r-
ed woman.