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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22
Local BreVitieS.

An old and crippled colored man, who had
brought some roasting ears In boat to this
city yesterday evening, fell overheard in King
street dock and would have been drowned had
it not been for the assistance he received from
persons who happened to be near the scene of
the accident.
In consequence. of tic prevailing drought
and the consequent short corn crops and bad
pasture &c, the farmers in the adjoining counties
are sending nearly all their cattle to mar kct.
The steamer Express brought up over sixty
head last night from the river landings.
As sora take their departure on the first ep
pearance of frost, the gunucrs are making the
most OF the little time to be probably allowed
them, and large numbers are slaughtered at
each tide.
The O., A. & NJ. r. +. will pass delegates
to the Congressional Conservative Convention,
to assemble in this city on Thulslay, the 29th
inst, for half fare.
The remains of Washington Stuart, OF Chan.
tiIly, who was killed at the battle of Fredericks
burg, were brought to this city to day Tor III
torment in the family burying ground.
Large quantities OF tobacco are now brought
to this city by the steamer Fairy, to b. le-
shipped to Baltimore.
Oysters are improving and some OF the car
goes that have lately arrived, though small,
have been lat and well favored.
The auction sale at the residence cf the late
s. V. Boyd, in this county, was very numer-
ousy attended yesterday.
Notwithstanding the late prevailing drought
the sweet potato crop in this neighborhood is
said to equal that OF most years.
The exercises at Belle Haven Institute have
been resumed with large attendance Of pupils.
A tow of nine schooncrs passed by here yes
tcrday evening, bound to Georgetown.
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Financial.

NEW YORK, Sep. 22.-Thc shipments OF
specie to Europe to day amount to Sll3. TOO.
There were forty two proposals for bonds
to-day, amounting to $3.50, POO. The high.
est bid was | 10 90 and the lowest 100 80. The
awards will be $2,000,000 at 100 80 to 100 Al.
LONDON, Sep. 22.-lho Bank statement to
be made to-day will be very iavoraby. 1t is
expected that the increase Of specie, for the
past SIX days, will exceed that any CORES
pondng period for two years. Money is easy.
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CITY ITEMS.

as- LATEST FROM THE SEAT OF War VIZ
New YoRK.-We have just received reliable
Intelligence from our correspondent that OMAR:
sha1 simon Blondbeim has just succeeded in
cutting his wsy out of New York, with srgee
assortment of fine Fall Clo'hirs OF the most st
imnroved and fashionable styles. among which
is the "Shoo. Fly" Coat. Remember 10 give
him ma a cali, at the correr Of King and Fairf *
streets, and congratulate him on his successful!
retreat seP
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aug 26-2aWi2t Trl

nUBLlC SALE-By virtue of decree OF
L the Circuit Court Vt Prince William county,
pronounced on the llth day OF Oc.obel. 1855.
in the suit of Laishaw vs.. Miner the uud-i-
signed. who was appointed a special Co1.l1is-
sioner for that purpose will, on MONDAY,
the lst day of August, 1870, that being Court
day, ut the front door Of the Court House of
said county, sell, by public suction, TWO
TRACTS Of LAND, adjoining each other;
one containing 7O5 acres, rood and 2S3 SssA
poles, and has on it u comfortable Dwell. G2&,
LING. The olhor contains 60 acres, 2 roods and
II poles
These tracts of land arc situated in Prince
William county, on the telegraph road from
Dumfries to fredericksburg about two miles
from the former place.
They are well limbered and watered, and are
considered very good lands, and are within two
miles of navi gable water.
TERMS-One. fourth of the purchase money
to BIZ in cash on the day Of sale and the residue
in three equal instruments Of six, twelve and
eighteen months the deferred payments to
bear intcres. from the day Of sale, and to be
secured by bonds with approved personal Sc
curity the title to be retained and the land
subject TO resale. under order OF the Court,
and ten per cent Of the purchase money forfeit
cd in case the terms are not cOmpned Win.
EpPA HUNTON, Comm'r.
Prince William co., jy l-eots
Gs,-The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, September 5th 1871, at the same
hour and place. aug e-eots
Va The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, October Sd. sep 6-eots
Unjust SA LIBBY virtue OF n ceed OF trust,
L bearing date l7.h July. 1869. from Arson
Bangs for the uso of Rev. J. NJ. Meredith, the
undersigned, Trustee. will sell, on MONDAY,
the 10th day of October, 1870, tina. being Court
day. before the front door Of the Court House
of Prince William county, ut public, auction,
to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF LAND,
containing 394 acres, situated on Choppowom.
sic creek, in the county OF Prince Wi!lism, ad,
Joining tho "Clearview'' and "Evansporr
tracts.
This tract is valuable fer its wood and timber,
and will be sold on the following
TERMS, to wit :--Sl,t00 cash, aal the resi-
due on credit of one and two years, with in-
terest from the day Of sale; the deferred pay
ments to be secured by deed OF trust on tho
promises. n. NlCOL trustee.
Prince William county, Va, sop 7-eOts
fPrjnpp w liam ahVOrnte
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EXPECTED BACK.-The u. S. soldiers that
were sent from Fort Washington to reinforce
COL Kinks forces 10 North Carolina, previous to
the late election in that State, have been or.
dered back and arc expected to arrive at their
old quarters to morrow evening on the steamer
Lady OF the Lake. One OF them was shot in
the leg by o1c of Col. Kirk coored troops.
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a MIRACULOUS CURE OF CHILLS AND
FEVER BY THE USE Or GAUTIER'S
NATIVE WINE BITTERS.
Cincinnati, Sept 5. 1865.

Mr.. GaItler
Sir l WAS sufferer with chills and fever for
three months. and the quantity of quinine
consumed was immense, beneftLng me only by
occasionally missing my chlls for Il day. Two
bottles Of your Bilters were glvcn to me by a
friend, advising me TO use them, which | did,
the effect being quite miraculous. Send me one
dozen by express 10 80 Columbus street, and
obige Mrs. HERMAN D. BENNINGER.
For sale By all druggists and grocers.
1Q-Iw
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ESObbers Cauoht.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 22.-The Paymaster OF
Shoentorger's Iron mill, while walking along
the street yesterday afternoon, was knocked
down by some men who seized satcheI con.
tanning sll 900 and ran into the Pan Handle
railroad tunnel. The police captured them,
and recovered the money.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Andrew Cawood, who
lives at Fowke's, fishing shore below Aqua
Creek, as manager for his brother Mr.. Joseph
Cawood, of this city, went to bed on Friday
night last, complaining, and died before MORT
ing-it is supposed of congestve chill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22

PERsoNAI-C Dana Sayrs, native of this
city,is the Settler candidate for Probate Judge
of Crawford county, Kansas, in opposition to
the Radical candidate, and, it is confidently
expected, will be elected.
M \. NJ. CARRIER, ir., of the Rockbrldge
Valley Star, was in this city to day.
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ADVERTISING THEN. Y. rrba IL, il CO IS,
quence of the he.vy exoan'e5 iasutrel in pub
lshiog, and tho in,re.S.l valu; OF advertise
meuts to all business men, has increased its
rates of advertising. The Journal Of Com
MERGE OF that city and the Tribune say with
truth that the value of newspaper for adVcr
tlseing depends m IRE oa the average character
Of its readers than upon its total circulation.
Oae journal may have a large circulation, and be
taken principally by those whom business men
fad little profit in Addressing, while another
may circulate almost exclusively amongst those
whom it is profitable to advertise for. The
Tribune now charges from 30 cts TO Is cts a
line. Fancy type aud cuts are charged double.
The cheapest adVertisem IN: in the Tribune, as
compared With the cheapest advertisement in
the Gazette, is as $93 per annum to 81, more
than ten times as much, white the dearest rates
are as seven to one.
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The Markets..

New YORK, Sept 22.-Stoeks quiet. Gold
49, Money 6a6 per cent. Virginia skies, ex-
coupon, IS new g. Flour quiet with prices
unchanged. Wheat and Corn dull and un-
changed.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 22-Virginia skies, old, 81
bid. 544 asked do 1866 Gl bid. ISL asked do.
1867 81 bid Gl3 asked do. coupon, cd, IS Did,
CT asked. Cotton dull AID nominsily 49, Flour
quiet and steady; Howard Street Super s ;5a
IS IS; do. Extra Case IS. Wheat steady, with
q good demand; choice Maryland red l55al65 ;
prime do. l35a5D; common ll0al25; whito
i40al65; winter Western rcd 132al35. White
Corn 0ialo2; yellow 95. Oats dull at 17ad9.-
Rye 70s90.
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HEALTH learn that there is decline
in the ague and fever epidemic in this section
of Virginia, ana that the cases arc now fewer.
Though there has been much sickness the NOR
taity has not been great, and the cases manage
able. A frost now shortly will drive away
chiis and fevers.
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FOKSALE

~
/ BY PUBLIC AUCgION.-By virtue of
the authority of Two decroes Of tho Circuit Court
for the county OF Alexandria, rendered at May
term, 1853, and Juno term: 1866, in = certain
SUIT therein pending, in which sam: Thompson
and others were plsl1liil: and Mills heirs we're
defendants, the undersigned, commissioners
therein named, will otfor for sale, by public
auction, in front Of tho Mayors office, in the
city of Alexandria, on SATURDAY, the "a
Of October next, ct II o'clock m, that VALU-
ABLE PROPERTY, situated at the northwest
intersection of Prince and Alfred streets 'front.'
ing on Prince street 80 feet 5 inches, and run
Mig back 100 feet on Alfred street to an alley
Is feet wide. Said property is subjecs to an an
nual rent char. Of S1J IS, payable to John I.
Emerson on the lst day Of october
Terms of sale, RS prescribed by the decree -
Ono tenth OF the purchase money in Cash the
residue in three equal inStalmen.5 u: Il and
IL months, with interest from the day OF sale,
and the bonds Of tho purchaser to be given, with
approved security, and the title to he retained
until the whole purchase money shall DC PAID J
and in case Of the failure OF tho purchaser 10
comply with the terms Of sale, the property to
be rcsOld at his risk ard cost. Stamps and con-
vevancng At the cost of the nurchaser.
GEORGE WIN. BRENT,
W. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
son DTS Commissioners Of Sale.
TIME BRITISH PERIODICAL LS.-Ali new
! subscribers for ono or more OF our Icrlodl.
cas- Tor the year 1871 rcnnittlng direct to US the
yearly subscription price before the 'st Of Jan
uq7y, will be supplied with whatever they nay
subscribe for from the first of October vi tho
nTo.ent year-tnat il, throe months gratis.
We publish
The Edinburgh Review,
The London Quarterly Review,
Tho Westminster RcvGw,
The North British Review.
Biackwood's Edin. MagsZiHc.
TERMS For Any ono Of the Review$, 81 per
annum; for any two of the Ecvicwss, 81: Tor
any three ol Tia Review, SO; for All ionr Of
the Reviews, Sl2 for BIsck#2nds "",sznr,
Kynckwrod .nI any two oi tho Reviews, Slu !;
fer BI.ck wood and three Ct the Reviews, Si3;
for Blsckwood and the four heviaws SIS.
THE LEONARD SCOTT PIT B. CO,
sep 22-3t '4l Fulton ST., VIEW ork.
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SPEER'S PORT GRAPE WINE

This noted and excellent wine--samples of
which can BIO tasted at all our druggists--we
believe to be superior in every respect. and in
all desirable qualities medicinal not excepted,
to pure and genuine imported Port worth ten
dollars gallon.
For sale by druggists. sop l9-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22

Tub RAcE.-A tub race took place GA Tues
day evening last from the Aqueduct bridge 10
the Potomac Boat Club house. There were
seven contestants, only five of whom reached
the stake, the other two upssttiug opposite
the fish wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22
GETTING MARRIED.

Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils and
the propriety or improperly of getting Married
with sanitary help for those who feel united
for matrimonial happiness. Sent free in sealed
envelopes, Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22

The second cargo OF peat that has arrived
here from the works of the Dismal swamp IS
being disposed of at IS tom Those who have
used it pronounce it excellent fuel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22
CHARLES WHITTLESEY,
U. S. Com MI5SI II Els

NHAKLES w HllI LIS u
U. S. OaiMISSInH
ATTORNEY AND COUNSahLOR y
BANKRUPTCY.
Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law so that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobsLruct"d hy the fifty per
cen: clause, SO. called, nap.hcr opportunity n!-
fers to secure the benefit: Of hi: most effective
and permanent measure ut rc!ieF. Tho above
named viii! make banErup. business specially;
will procure discharges on the most moderate
terms, and transact all business in that line nj
prices which cannot fail to be satisfactory Bc
ing u. s. Commissioner, he will cndeaver tC
visit the different counties on court days, "nd
thus save parties tho trouble and expense o.
several trips TO Alexandra in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
BIO obtained here before Hcyi-tec Hill s prompt
y rs in Richmond or elsewhere. and d: much
less expense to partie: |: msy be added that
the Bankrupt act, in connection with the
Homestead exemption, which i. is no" bel eyed
will he secured TO The bankrupt undc the DanH
run. law, i: the only real relief now offered &c
psr,i struggling in the hopeless b"ndHgr OF
old .lehts. Address p"r:"n-.!y Or b. letter Al
No Il south R:y~ street, Alexandria. llylU )
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Stoves Stoves STOVES

Ibsve on hand and constantly receive a com
pete assortment of Cooking, Dining Room and
Paror Stoves, at prices which defy competi-
ton. Old Stoves taken in exchange and Their
full value given. Call and examine before pur'
chasing elsewhere. M. RUBEN,
au 31.lm 80 King ST., DR.. Cooks old stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22

Boston LINE.-Captain E. A. Ryther has
chartered frst-cass steamer, named the
Prometheus, intended to ply between George
town and Bos.oo, under the management OF
the Boston and Washington Steamship Com
pany. 1t is expected she will make her first
trip and inaugurate the new line Oh Saturday
next She is exclusively freight boat, with
q capacity Of six thousand barrels of -four
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22
NEW BoAT.-The Potomac Ferry Company

New BoAT.-The Potomac Ferry Company
contemplate the construction. at an early day,
of steam boat especially adarted to the river
trade, the demands of which have So rapidly
Increased during the past two years. The new
boat will be of light drausht so as to enable her
to ascend the creeks emptying into the Poto'
mag, but will be of large capacity, both tor
freight and passeny gers, and will be convenient,
Iy arranged and handsomely furnished.
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rsTAKE NOTICE !

I NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHlN +.
The above machine is without doubt the best
for al Kinds of family sewing and light manu-
featuring purposes; its sales indicate it; simpl,
city, durability and popularity prove it, ana
its work confirms it. Over 1000 sold last year
its sales being greater than the Grover i
Baker, Howe, Weed and other first class ma,
Chimes combined. Sixty. FIVE alone have been sold
in this city. lis now offered TO the pubic as m
comparably the best sowing machine IN exist
ence. Machines sold on the most liberal terms
&. G BERRY, Agent:
scpl9 p King street, Alexandria, Va
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AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF FURNITURE, &C., AT AUG
~ TIHN

~ I1ON.
Not having completed the sale of articles out.
side the dwelline on last Thursday, my furni-
iufe Remains unsold. and will be offered, by
uhlic sale. on TUESDAY, the 9th instant at
~ clock. The furniture consists OF Walnut.
extension, Mar Bile top and other Tables Chairs,
SOFAS, tiaLo, Bureaus, Looking Glasses, Wash:
stands, Carpets, Parlor Stoves, Bedstesds and
Bedding Lamps Ghlns and Glassware, Silver
plated Tea Set, Knives. Forks Sc. Also
fine collection of Gilt framed Paintings and
Engravings, Fancy Clocks, Books, &C., and q
large and superior collection OF Car penters and
other Tools; two portable FRAME BUILD
INGS, two fine Horses, two superior Cows and
numerous other articles. Terms cash:
Mrs. A. A. Il. RICHARDS,
Little River Turnpike,
sep Its 2! nliles from Alexandria.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND IN THE COUNTY
or ALEXANDRIA, VA-Nesr the city of
Alexsndrs By virtue ofa deed of trust exc:
cuted BY William r. Swami and vile, dated
on the Eth day of March, 1859, and of record
in liber IT,, No. 3, page 49, OF the Alexandria
county land records. the undersigned, as Trus.
tee in said deed named, will expose to sale, hy
public auction, ia front, Of the Mayor. office
in the city. of Alexandria, Va on SATuR-
DAY, the 9Th day of October, 1870, at II M. q
TRACT OF LAND, situated in the county of
AleXnndriu, about two miles north Of the city
Of Alexandria, on the south side of the old
Georgetown road, ear the lands OF Thomas
w. Swami, containing twenty three acres
TERMS-One third of the purchase money
in cash on the day OF sale, and the residue in
TWO equal payments at SIX and twelve months
from the day of sale the deferred payments to
bear interest from TIC day oi sale. aid to be
secured by the notes tho purchaser and
CHAs. 5. WALLACE,
aug 2G-2aWi2t Trustee
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MO. PERUVIAN GUANO.

MO. | PERUVIAN GUA
l ain landing 10 tons No. PAko W. ~ y
GUAHO, Just imported by tue sgeht % 49,. 10
Lloyds-in lots 10 suit farmers and mer rI
at lowest rates. B. H. LAMBERT,
sen l4-1m Is Union wharf
DICKLING VINEGAR-lC0O gallons Cider
i Vinegar, warranted strictly puro, IN store
and for sale by
AVERY s. DAVIDSON.
sep2l 226 King ST., cor. Alfred.
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FERTILIZERS.

TEETlL1ZEKo.
We have on hand supply of
No. PERUVIAN GU ANO.
warranted genuine.
PURE BONE DUST,
Of different grades.
NAPLES NITRUGENIZED SUPER PHOS-
PLATE OF LIME,
containing 2.60 to 300 per cent of ammonis and
ii per cent OF Soluble Bono Phosphate, which
has been extensively used since 1852 in different
sections Of the country, and is highly recon-
mended As IN active as we'll rs permanent fer
ti.izer, ms per Testimonials in our possession
SOFT BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER,
fresh and finely ground, in bags or barrels
All other Standard Fertilizers for sale at low
SEN 70 HOOE, NEDDERBURN g. co.
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yrAIUABLETlMBER LAM tUkoALE.

Nv virtue Of deed of trust from Henry M.
RIOS. deceased, to Alfred Moss. tec"a:cd. tTus-
lec dated the 9th day of Septem Der, 1872 re-
rnrdc1 alnong.t III, land records OF Fairfax
county 'iprr r. No. 3. iollo ia and Tor tho
rurr0.es therein mcntlon"t, / shall otler Tor
,sia h.; uutIic auction. 1t Fairfax Curt liouse,
On MONDAY, the nth day of October. 1870,
thu: Ec ng Cour: day, the TRACT OF LAND
in said deed meLtiuLcd, containing 1911 acres,
prin ciyally in wood and timber.
The above lrac: IF l.n! binds on the Little
t!ver turnpike ro.d. about two miles above
Germantown, and adjVins the farms OF Charles
stewart James Fox aid Others. The timber
nav BE- made very profitable by converting it
into lumb 7 al h s.can SAW mill HDoubtWo miles
ri.t.nt near Germantown 4 small portion OF
,h.. land has been cleared, bu, Ia without other
improvements The oil OK road from the turn
pike to frying pna runs trough tois property.
TEkMo-One tenth Of tho purchase money
will be required in h.nd; the residue IN one,
two aid three years, with interest from the day
Of sale, and approved personal security the
title to be retained and the land liable to be re,
sold at the risk Of the purchaser. YAK ana
stamps to be paid by the purchaser Sale to
take place between / and o clock.
klCH'D Il. COHh Ell LIZ
Administrator de bonis non Of Alfred Noe 1,,ts
deceased, and a. such authorized to eAo o,I
the above trust rarlaf 90 Sp-=-----
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DUBLIC S>L4.
By virtue Of decrcp of the Circuit. Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the case Of }. Z.
Fits, y siyneo. Sc Va. John a. Iierman, l
.hal soil, rs commissioner therein named. ON
MONDAY. October 18th lo7U, Court my in
front Of tho Court House door Of FART K roIn-
ty, ut u o'c Uck III to tno hi,h"s builder.
valuable TR Vt OF = .N1 on which saId
John r. Zcrmnn rc-iIe', Containing - acres.
Wing On the Guinea or Br.ddoCk rond, o g and
y half miles north Hrsl"nrIy from Burke's
station, on tho o, a. y Vi. i. X, adjoining
tho l.Ld. Of Levy, HerDsIt and Arundell In.
provcmcnt: gDoi; vel. w.tcrcd and wooded
both with pine uud hard wood.
TEkMS-Unc tenth cash aEG tho residue in
rec .G,iai is.nl;ii.s IL; FIX. t"ciVc IN! ei nj
,c? u.uutls: the &c erred l,.y n!c.!:, !" bra- IN
,rrn.: mi ~ b, secured T.. Nh purchaser
,.uaI., with 20 I surety. .nd Tri"hHpn OF me
ttLir IT, .,.fi i.i u. Il .hc DHrch:-" money shall
Lnvs been y I'd. &. SIS T.! stamps "nG c nvey-
al - - :'r psi - pure :.tr
NJ. DULANY BALL,
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n O T ] g Z

r OST-A pair OF GOLD sPECTACLES' IL
IL a brown case either on King or. Prince s.
A suitable reward will b. paid for their return
to- w. N. BERKELEY, 81 King st sep rs
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sbU BLIC SrL&

Fairfax CO., sep l3-4awtS Cons 81 81
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FAM lily

KOV iE Il /; y * Il K )
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DOTS A ND s III u r S
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TUBS, SPOKES AND RIMS-A full stock
III of sll goods for wsgon makers kept oy
JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS,
s,ue0 63 King street
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-03-03
Am Annoying Mistake.

This is the latest story from Paris
NJ. Blanc, a millionaire, who came
within an ace of being elected Depu.
ty. was returning from Burgundy by
night train. A lady, young and pret.
ty, occupied the same compartment
Now M Blanc, who, in spite OF his nat
urally small feet, tries to make them
smaller still, was suffering terribly from
tight boots. All at once he noticed
that the lady was asleep and he could
just as we'll take off his boots, which
he did. Suddenly the station lights
begin to appear in sight. One boot
is quickly put on, but the other, alas
does not SO on so easily. He pulls
and pushes; finally the foot goes in,
but is terribly pinched. Once at the
station, NJ Blanc hides himself in cab
and thinks his troubles at an end
When he reaches the house, imagine
his surprise at finding his right foot in
a lady's boot. The lady had been in
q similar situatron with himself. Mad
anne Blanc refuses to believe word
of'his story; she cries, goes into hys-
terics, and finally returns to her father,
refusing to hold any communication
with her unfortunate husband. But
think Of the reception accorded to the
lady of the train when her husband
saw her predicament.