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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

7 F. LARKlN'
o.2l0 Sey yenth street,
! tBetween street and Maryland Avenue,l
, COMMISSION MERCHANT. ..
! Respectfully solcits consignments believing
he can average 10 per cent more for consign-
ers than he did in Alexandria.
Washington, jan.S1-tf r.
~ EO. f. ROBINSON s. SON,
GRuCERs, FORWARDING AND CoMMls.
! SION MERCHANTS.
King street. Alexandra. Va.
Particular attention paid to the selling of all
kinds of Country Produce. Goods forwarded
promptly. go. .. q .. -..,., nov 2l-tf
EEooE, WEDDERBURN & CO., .-'
Successors TO Fowle s. Co,) -.
COMMISSION. SHIPPING & FORWARD
ING MERCHANTS.
.. No. Prince street.
and GROUND PLASTER, FISH, GRAIN
and SUGARS: -, my 2lLtf
RICHARD W. AVERY. F. J. DAVIDSON.
| A VERY & DAVIDSON,
| ~ (SGcccssors to Henderson y Ayery1
MERCHANTS,
No. 226, King street, corner of Alfred,
Alexandria, Va.
Dealers in Butter, Lard, Salt, Fish Flour, Bs-
| coz, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Sc. Country Produce
taken in exchange for Merchandise, or sold on
commission at lowest rates. feb 2O-tf
D. D. GOULD. W. II. wILKENINa
~ oULD Il wILEENING.
GROCERY, LIQUOR & GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS
No. 80 North Royal st.
Do4lors in 0EOCERLEs, TEAS, CoRFEES,
SUGARS, WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES
&c. Strict attention paid to the sale of COUN-
TRY PRODUCE ian l5-1y
?ES9eE T4Sn5SqT}s j. uExBEkT y y HEF'sRT
w t5ucccssors 10 Goo. Washington.)
GEMERAI. MISSION MERCHANTS,
Nc II North Union ST.,
Alexandria, Va.
kinds OF COUNTRY PRODUCE, and filing
orders Tor GROCERIES, GUANO, SEEDS,
PLASTER, FISH, SALT, LIN L, &C., at the
lowest market market price. feb 1T
). HRoDERs. j.. LANNoN
| BRODERS & CO.,
Aleyandris, Va.
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,,
LIQUORS:
PROVISIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE
Also keep o.4 nand II general assortment Of
Cordage, Tar. Pitch, Nails, Lime. Packing,
Oils. Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores
All orders and consignmeuts promptly st-
tended TO, and goods forwarded without delay
10 consignees on arrival.
Agents for Duponts Gunpowdcr.
AK Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portaton line mn loft
T1HOMhS PERRY.
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER-
OHANT.
Fsrmors IL iusnished With dunno. ming I'M
plements, Groceries, &c. at the lowest market
rates for cash aug 25-tf
SNAMUEL HARTLEY.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. l3 Union street,
Alexandria, Va.
ks Particular attention pnid TO the Sc selling ling
ofG RAIN, ,FLOURands sll kinds ofCOg NTK9
PRODUCE, and filling all orders for KOCE-
RIES, GUANO. PLASTER, &C.. &C., at the
lowest rates.
G8- Agent for tho sale Of the celebrated
s'ROUND TOP" HYDRAULIC CEMENT.
je 24-ti
DAVY {, HARMON,
GRooERs, FEED = COMMISSION MER-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07
COmNIIssION MERCHANTS.

7 F. LARKIN; .-...
No .2l0 Seventh street.
(Between B street and Maryland Avenue,l
Washington, D. O.,
COMMISSION MERCHANT. ..
Respectfully solicits consignments, believing
he can average 10 per cent more for consign-
ers than he did in Alexandria. .
Washington, jan 31-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

l respectfully announce myself q candidate
for the Office OF Measurer of Lumber. and if
elected will endeavor to perform lis duties sat-
isfactory.
my Ste J. l.. ADAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADVERTIS Err,
(FOr the Country

&s- Is published regularly on TUESDAYS,
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, at Sc por
annum-payable in advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

effect that b sound mind and body arc the IAos'
oac"ssnrv rrouisitos 70 promote connubial Zap
oiness, Indeed, without these tho journey
through life becomes T. weary pilgrimage, the
nrosp Ct hourly darkons TO the view, the mind
becomes shadowcd with despair and hllcd WIZ
the melancholy reflection thnt the happlncs' O
another becomes biiEEted with your own
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07
! YOUNG MEN. {.

Especially, who have become the victims ol
solitary vice, that dreadful and destructiy'
.aabit which annually sweeps to an ultimei1
grave thousands of Young Men of the mos
9xcellont talents and brilliant intellect who
might otherwise have ontranced listening Sens
tors with the thunders Of eloqnence, or waket
to estacy the living Tyre, may call with tui
,ontideuca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

LAND SALES. -Messrs Barbour 4 Thompson,
Real Estate agents at Culpoper Q H., sold on
the 9Th inst, 100 acres Gf e. G. Beckham' s
Ashland farm n CuipeJer county, to Thomas
liarsnca'., OF Utica, NJ l.. for $4,000.
.reen Il Wise Real Estate agents and aue- IS;
tiopecrs. sold on yesterday the farm OF Jas. J..
Clark, near Balls Cross roads, iin Alexanorla
county, containing 100 acres, no Improvements
to ]. H. Strain. Esq, Of Montgomery county
Nd, for S23 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

respectfully announce myself candidate
for the Office of Measurcr of Lumber, %nd
promise, if elected, to faithfully perform the
duties Of that office.
my 3-te VIM +. VIHCENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

To the FoterS Of Alexandria city.--l respect
fully announce myself Il candidate tor the Office
of Collector of Taxes Of the Northern District
ap 25-te JOHN T. HI Ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

To the Voters Of Alexandria city-I respect.
fully announce myself candidate for the office
Of Lumber Inspector, ard if elected shall dis
charge the duties of tho Office to the best Of my
ability. lap 25 ten E. S. BOYNTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

PRODUCE REcEIpTs.-Among the receipts
of produce at this city, by the O., Az MR.,
last week were, of corn577S bush, of wheatl3S 3SS,
rye 4s2, oats 924, mill offal l02, potatoes 25S,
dried fruit 40, -four 1865 barrels, butter 36 bbls,
eggs IS bbls., tobacco 4G toxes, bacon ITS lbs.,
and 90 car loads of cattle. sheep and hogs.
By the A., L. & Fl. r. r., among other re.
ceipts we're included the following of whea
1856 bushels, corr 920. oats 676, rye 68, meal
SO, potatoes l52 bags, flour lSS bbls., butter
II bbIs., Cd calves, and one car load OF catti., :,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07
YOUNG MEN.

Who ha7o injured themselves by a CO
tain PRACTICE, indul2od in, habit ire
Iuontl y learned from evil companions or 81
msrrisge m Impossible, and destroys both mino
'"S WHIT IUty. pity thata W yeung man, the hope OF
his country, the pride Of his parents, should 90
snstched from ell prospects and enjoyments OF
life ky lho consequence Of deviating from the
st oath ~ Of @ nature, and indaIging il certain
cret habit such persons must before contem-
plating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

DIX. JOHNSON has discovered the mos
Certain, Speedy, and only Efeetual Remedy il
the World for Weakness Of the Back or Linn Ds
Structures, W Ge Affection Of the Kidneys0r Bladder
Involuntary Discharges, IInpotency, Genera
Low Spirits, Confusion of Ideas, Palpitation o
the Heart, Timidity, Trembling Dimness Q
Sight, or Giddiness, Disease OF me tae Heao
Lunee, Stomach, or Bowels-those Terrible
Disorders arising from Solitary Habits o
Youth-secret and solitary practices more faia
to their victims than the song of Syrens T., ,en'
Mariners of.Ulysses, blighting their most prit
liant, hopes. or anticipations, -renderlns mar
riage, &C., impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07

Married Persons or Y oung Men cemtempla
ingmsrriage being aware Of Physical Weak
ureG. - a-
He who places himself under the caro- OF DR.
J. may religiously con1de in his honor az .
gentleman, and confidently rely npon his skill
az q nh ysjciar
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
The Grand Jury System,

Our late legislature ratified the ac-
tion Of the legislature Of the winter be-
fore in proposing an amendment 10 our
State Constitution whereby the grand
jury Is proposed to be abolished, by
the terms Of the resolution, the qltes'
ton OF 50 amending the constitution is
to be submitted to the people at the
general e!ectinn next fall. We have ad-
vacated his measure, believing the
rand jury TO have had is day; and
that while it has some very good FEATURES
it has some which work great hardship.
For instance. it is a great hardship
for an acc'sSed person 10 lie 10 jail or be
under bonds for SIX months (as often
happensl before he can even have a
chance to establish his innocent, il he
is innocence; and il he is guilty, he has
a right to demand speedy trial and
know his Sentence. Besides this, inyes-
legations before ! grand jury are too
often one-sidea. and give great chance
for malicious prosecutions, at the same
time atfording the evil disposed person
a perfect shield and protection IN his
malice. liz.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
Canadian Annexation.

4 call for q convention TO consider
measures tor the annexation Of Canada
to the United States, to be held at Nj
agafa Fail. on ,he Alb OF july ncxt,s has
appeared in the prominent journals OF
the country. 1t Is signed by !. 7. VII
son. Of Washington Louis Montague, Of
Quebec; and C. 5. Donaldson, OF Tor
onto,-who parport 10 &c president. vice
president ard secretary ofthe "Canal!ian
Annexation Society" They invite the
presence of one delegate from each con
gressioral district OF the United States
and one delegate from each 100, Geo H.
habifants Of the British Provinces.
The cal sets forth That the wisdom
Of the thirteen colonies, IN separating
from the mother country nearly one iiun-
dred years ago. has been many tunes
abundautiy established, they baYins
grown to thirtyeigtt powerful states aud
now extending in strength irom the lakes
to ;he Cult, aGd from ocean 10 ocoan,
while the Advancement OF the people has
been une4ualed; tina: the large majority
of tie people Of tlio United States and
Canada have been and are in favor Of
aunneXation that the ne-r interests or
all nations and all people viii be subsery
ed by the union OF tie two Countries.
Al hail the decisive movement sought
lay the convention. Though our domain
i,e large. we have room fer, ali taat
IONS Us, and the Canaaas will MAKE
good sporting grounds for Young A,neri
10. ReDatitcjsa.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
Outrage and Lyneaing.

Fort SCoTT, Kansas, May 13.-An
account of the most diaboiicai affair ever
recorded is published il to-day's Moni-
tor On Tuesday SIX men, either Tex
ans or struggling outlaws from the Indian
Territory, came TO the town Of 1.aJcre,
a few miles south. After drinking all
DAY they went TO the boarding house OF,
n Roach, and asked to stay all night.
Being refused, on account OF their drunk
en- condition, one OF the party knocked
Roach insensible with revolver. They
then went to the bed occupied by two
daughters OF Roach, aged twelve and
fourteen, and Iavished them during the
their purpose. Roach recovered after
time, but feared 10 interfere, knowing
that he would be killed ii he did So lie
described the cries and entfeaties of the
girls as heartrending. A quarrel arose
among the demons, and one was shot
dead while In the act Of satisfying his
lust. st daylight the party fled, one
taking with HIM TO the woods the young
est girl The town was immediately
reused. and parties started IN every di
rection to search for the iiends. HE
one with the girl was soon oyertakeG.
He vas hung to tree. The others were
found secreted In the town, and they
were hung to the same tree. The re-
naming two were also captured, ADD one
OF them was hung. The other one, at
last accounts, was in the custody OF the
citizens, but viii probably share the fate
OF his companions. The universal YER
diet here Is that in this instance. at least,
a summary manner OF the intiiction OF
punishment was entirely justified.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
The New NeiEaRss Canal.


The most important event Of the pres
eRt year to thepeople OF the west. ls the
action of the Canadian Parliament in
voting for the immediate enlargement OF
tie Welland Canal to the capacity Of
oil ocean navigation. The cost OF this
new work viii be from 5000, 600 30
S., 00O, 090. British gold, aud will re
suit IN opening the lakes 70 the lsrgest
c.ass OF steamers and sailing vessels that
may enter the St. Lawrence. No act OF
tile Dominion d ,vernment could be more
polite. 1t PORTS to the St. Lawrence
a the great route for the export of
bleadstuffs, and as the route by which
Imports may he brought to Chicago and
the West, without being swallowed up
ii tolls In New York. W hen this canal
IS com pie;ed steamers from liverpool
to the 81. Lawrence VIII be prepared TO
carry our grain and provisions, and bfiug
back to US our imports, 1hich-aTe now,
In ike manner. "toiied to the last ex-
tielnity by he New ork Custom Hoa5e.
Lake commerce viii increase, and the
l0le export trade IN grain and bread
SUITS gil flow from the West through
that channel The completion OF the
Ii e.land Canal will also receive reclprO-
cai Tree trade with the Canadas. !, viii
break down the narrow minded opposl
ton which has hitherto prevailed, and
while opening to both countries free
exchange OF commodities, will greatly
advance the interest OF both. The petty
Jealousy of the Atlantic cities IN retus-
iug to make Chicago port Of entry,
may discover in tie end that the trade OF
the great West, IN finding a port OF en-
Try by some other route, has also found
place Of export. With this canal com
rleted and enlarged, freights from Chi
oaeo - Mentreai Will be but a traction
greater than 10 Buffalo, and at Mon
trea! they will find steamers, carrying
freiahts to Liverpool at the same rates as
from New York.
TO compete with this new route sue
eessfulIy, the Erie Canal viii have to
make still further notifications in its
tolls aud its freiehts. The reduction
which has bcen made in the tools will
not suffice. and, unless the policy thus
commenced be followed up by making
the canal practically free of tolls, and Of
such capacity that large boats are able
10 carry ireights at much hover rates,
the Western States must look forward
20 the new Welland Canal, a. the ulti-
mate means OF relief htcdg0 Tribune.
We fully agree with the sentiments
expressed in the above article; the ports
of Lake Michigan are certainly entitled
10 be made independent ports OF entry
as much as any ports on the Sea Shore.
rs soon as the North Pacific Railway Is
finished, the City Of Maniiowoc will be
entitled TO and apply for the same priv
Iere.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
The Public Lands.

IF there was no limit 10 the American
continent and 20 bonds set to the pub
lie domain. it might be well enough for
Congress to go on squanderiBg the gov
ernment lands in the way that 1t Is now
doing. But if they continue to vote to
railroad corporations millions OF acres,
and bestow upon private companies
enough each session to make reasona
bly, sized State, it VIII not tie dozen
years uGtii there will net be an acre OF
valuable land left for the actual settler,
and the homestead exemption lag which
wes thought 20 be so wise aad heneieent
measure that might As well be repeated.
Congress seems to be asaDzious to get
rid OF these lands, as the prodigai son
was to spend his patrimony, aud unless
the people make IN imperative appeal
to them to stop, the most serious conse-
quence will follow The crowd of cor
mofants :iIat are now buying about the
Capitol at Washington is enormous, and
as Eungfy Tor subsidies US they are nu-
meTous. In debate the other day in
the House on the bill to give IS, G0o
acres Of public lands to aid a railroad In
Oregon, ar. Holman stated that en-
former occasion he had said there were
sffttS pAii5 tt'ltihS. dBi'ICf't -
100, 900, eco of acres, bat be had since
learned that the estimate was below the
reality. and that the number Of bills
pending was 10, approrriating over
$50, COO, 900 of acres Since the estab
iishEnent OF The government, there had
been given away, for the purpose OF edu
cation, IS, COS, 600, acre. OF public lands,
and 49,. 0eO, 600 to buili fortunes for
tf--ur Il loss
than l50, 600, have been granted to cor
poratiens within the Last ten years. II
that policy were continued it would Tot
be long till there would be 40 public lands
left tor homestead and pre-emption per-
pUsee, Tor which over 10, OG0, 900 sores had
been taken last year
There are two good and sufficient rea
sons why congress shouid at once shut
down the gale, and preserve these lands.
The one Is that the most ssGEed use 10
which they can be appropriated Il to Al
low the poor men 10 90 onto them under
the homestead Or pre- emrtlon lay, ana
make hosae where they may rear their
children III habits Of economy and lnaus-
try. The next is that it is high time
Congress ceased TO foster m0nopoiies.
Il was charged against Daniel u ebster
that lie once said, let tbs government
take care ct the rich aad the rich viii
take care of the pocr" but al expert
ence goes to prove that in general the
rich gave the poor the same protection
that the wolf gives the lamb, and Com
gress has no more imperative duty to
perform than to keep this poor man $
heritage out Of the clutch Of rich con
pauies and over5hadowing corporations
which would, If they could gotbie every
unoceupicd acre Of iaad in the United
States. -JanesriNe Grzciie
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
Example.

Place a young girl under the care of a
kind hearted graceful woman, and she,
uncousciously to herself, grows to grace
full lady, Place boy in the establish
ment Of a thorough going, straieht-ior-
ward business man, and the boy becomes
a elf'reliant, practical business man
Children are susceptible creatures, and
circumstances, scenes and actions always
impress them. As you Influence them,
not by stern example alone, but in the
Thousand other ways that speak through
bright scenes, sciJ utterauces aud pretty
pictures, SO will they grow. Teach your
children, then, to love the beautiful
Give them a corner in the garden for
flowers, encourage them to put in shape
the hanging baskets, allow then TO have
their tavoglte trees, lead them wander
in the prettiest wood lots, show them
where they can best view the sunset,
ronse them in the morning, not with the
stern time to work, but with the en-
thuSiastic see the beautiful sun rise
buy tor them pretty pictures and encour-
age them to decorate their rooms, each
In his or her childish way. The instinct
is IN them. Give them an inch and they
viii go a mile Allow them the privilege
and they vii make your homes beautiful.
-E,rcbgngs
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
What Breaks Down Young Men.
From the Semitic American


1t is commonly received notion that
hard study is the unhealthy element of
college lie Bat troni tie tables of the
mortality of Hars ard University, collect
ed by Professor Pierce, from the last tri
ennial catalogue, 1t is clearly iomons'ra-
ted that the excess of death for the FIRST
ten years after graduation, is found in
that portion of each class OF inferior
scholarship Every one who has seen
the curriculum knows that where fI.cby
luS and political economy injure one, late
hours and dissipation use up Dozen
Dissipation Is q sure destroyer, aud every
young man who follows 1t, is as the early
flower exposed to untimely frost. Those
who have been inveigled into the path of
vice are named Legion. i few hours
sleep each night, high living, and plenty
Of ''smashes, make war upon every
function of the body The brains, the
heart, the lungs, the liver, the spine, the
limbs, the bones, the flesh, every part
aud faculty are overtasked aud weakened
by tie terrific energy Of passions loosen
ed from restraint. until. ike dilapida
ted mansion, the earthly house of this
tabernacle falls into ruinous decay
Fast young men, rishtabout
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26

A correspondent OF the New York
Evening Post tells very pretty story Of
a visit of Clara Louisa kellogg to the
Utica Lunatic ASYLUM few days since.
She went into the cells assigned to the
worst patients, and there warbled some
of her choicest notes for the delectati0n
of the mad people. They crowded about
with the most intense curiosity, closely
examining her clothing and ornaments,
ana even manifested considerable interest
in her pretty little boots" Miss KEEL
log did not seem to dislike these familiar
tiles. Several in the eSuberance Of their
delight wanted to kiss the sweet singer, a
privilege she permitted, and with genuine
emotion she received the greeting, and
returned it in kind. This little incident
beautifully illustrates the character of the
prima dcna, aud shows the power Of mu-
sic and kindness over the distracted
mind.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26

The ladies of Russia are very anx-
ious TO marry, because they have no lib
erty before marriage. They are kept
constantly ander maternal eye until
EVEN an 10 their own course. Almost
as soon as d girl is born, IN the better
ranks OF society, her parents begin to
prepare the marriage dowry she must
have when she goes to her husband.
She must furnish everything for an out
E in life, even to a dozen new shirts Tor
the coming husband. The young man
goes t. the house OF the proposed bride
and counts over her new dresses, and
examines the furniture, and sees the
whole with his own eyes before he COM
mits himself to the irrecoverable bargain.
In high life sach things are conducted
with apparent de.icacy, but the facts
are ascertaiued with accuracy, the bust
ness being in. the hands Of q broker or
notary. The Il'0sSedu IS exposed IN
public before the wedding day.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26

A STRANGE CAsE.-NVe have been IN
formed of an exceedingly strange freak
Of nature. in the person Of . Swedish child
living IN Saltwater. There Is now living
In that place an infant male child, who
was born with his bladder on the outside
Of the body. The chill sin good health,
and the bladder performs the functions
of nature in this strange position as well
as if no such unusual phenomenon exist
ed. The doctors, we believe, claim shat
few cases Of the kink are on record, and
that it is a ve~y peculiar aud interesting
case in the history OF surgery. Hudson
Times.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
KEEP THYsELE PURE.
By +. u, O.

BY I. VI. q.
Cuse clean language when you taiA,
Boys. mind what 20 say;
Speak no vulgar. filthy words,
Let come what there may
Though You hear them every hour,
or from friends Won love,
Aud sometimes from those called great,
heep yourselSes above.
stoop not to ieile your mouths
". tn the black guards iorei
Strive 10 be true gentlemen.
This VIII pay voH mors;
1t viii bring yen worldly good,
Friends and honors. too:
Putty of thought and word
This VIII bear you through
It's net on the CORY field,
Nor in the hall of state,
That the deeds are oftens.t done
That make u,sn truly great.
Great men live before their desds
Which the world can zee:
Conquering their own hearts they won
True lz1ttiitg.
While the world still rolls sroQri,
Honest hearts and pErs,
In misfortune IA in peace
Have an anchor sure.
Aud when worlds no longer roll,
Honor, fame depart;
There await celestial joys
For the pure IN hart.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
-Racor57er Hackett is a keen sports

man, and the best shot in America. He
can knock the ashes OF any mans cigar
at thirty PAGES, who HIS courage enough
to hold it in his mouth when the record
er fires. Very confidential friends have
allowed him TO shoot dine from be
tween their fingers; and after dinner,
young Bennett, Of the Herald, has let
him shoot an apple on the top OF his
heed