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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
SCHOOL BOOK NOTICE.

The subscribers are now receiving per steam
er and express their fall supply 81 SCHOOL
BOOKS and SCHOOL STA llONER and
would call the attention Of teachers and parents
to their large and varied assortment, where
may be found all books used in the schools in
this section of the country, and at the. lowest
nett cash prices.
They will BIZ in almost daily receipt of books
and stationery during the season.
Country orders, tor either books CT statione-
~, from planters, merchants or school teach
j. s. w. j. ENTWISLE,
sen lin lO2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
aug 15-t(
MISS MARKS SEMINARY.

The duties of this Institute will be resumed
on "Wednesday, the l4th OF September. Aim
ing more at a useful and practlcal than snowy
education, the course of instruction in all the
Er elish branches will be thorough. Particular
attention is given to young children which re.
quire more time and Gale than at any other Pc
Rod OF life. Miss NJ. has been most fortunate
in securing the continued aid of Miss JANE
GREEN, q we'll educated anG efficient teacher,
md most favorabIy known to this community.
Professors for Languages and Music will be
employed to meet the exigencies of the School
Terms made known npon application to the
Principal, at her residence PA King st., where
the School room is most eligibly situated.
on O-ootf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

CLERICAL CHANGE. Rev. Thomas McDo
nough, s. j., lately connected with the Noviti
ate of the Society of Jesus, at Frederick, Md,
has been sppoioted assistant pastor of St.
Msry's Church. in this city, in pIac, OF the
Rev. Bernard A. Toale, s. j., who vii 70 to
Frederick. Rev. Mr.. McDonough is expected
to oAiciate Tomorrow. Rsv. Mr.. Toale leaves
behind him a very large number Of devoted
friends, to whom his departure is a source Of
dscp repfet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

THB BEAUTIFUL CANTATA-the Flower
Queen or the Coronation OF the Rose-Will be
given by over thirty young ladies Of Fairfax
county, assisted by volunteers from Washing
ton D. c., in tho Baptist Church. Falps
Church, Va, on Tuesday, September Is, 1870,
under the direction of W. Il. Daniel, esq. A
number Of visitors from Washington and Alex
audria are expected, and a trip to Falls Church,
on a moonlight nj ght, will be an agreeable one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY.-The Board of Di
rectors OF the Alexandria Library Company
have decided to allow the use Of their books
from now until the lst Of April, 1871, to any
one who will subscribe l.5O. The near ap-
proach of the fall of the year, when the long
aud cool evenings will render the comforts Of
the Library Room particularly agreeable, will,
i It's hoped, induce many to avail themselves OF
the privileges now offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

PROPERTY SALE.-Messrs. Beck, Knox &
Kerby, real estate agents, have sold 100 acres
of land in Spaulding's District, Prince Georges
county, Maryland, two ADD half miles from
this city, belonging to R. @. Boiling 10 John
Sinclair of Brooklyn N. Y. tor $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

PERsoNAL.-As will be seen by his card, in
another column, 8. Chapman Neale, esq.,, who
took, with distinguished honor, the degree OF
Bachelor Of Laws at the last commencement Of
the University Of Virginia, has begun the
practice of his profession in his native city, Of
the bar of which his farther, the late Judge
Christopher Neale. was for so long a time 6
prominent member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
EXTENSIVELY USED,

The almost universal adoption Of Speer's
Wine, by the Medical Faculty, in preference
- sl other wines, is the best guarantee which
the public can have of its purity and benefcia!
effects upon the human system. The Stand.
Us a base. with Peruvian Bark, Chamomile
Flowers, Wild Cherry Bark. Snake Root and
such other Herbs and Roots as will give vigor
and tone to tho system.
For sale by Druggists. aug z0-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
A LEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL.

The Second Session of this School will com:
mencc on Monday, September 18th, 1870. and
will close Oh The last Friday. in June. 1871.
The instruction wilt be thorough, aud stu
dents will be prepared for college or the active
business Of life.
Pupils will be received from the age of ten
upwards. Catalogues of tie School will be
found at tho bookstores, giving Terms, Refer
ences and full particulars in regard to the
School. G. s. TAYLOR,
j. S. BLACKBURN,
Associate Principals.
Alaxandris iulu 3=1aWtSanl2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
Restoration of Stolen Property.

New YORK, Sep. 3.-The property stolen
from the Methodist Book Concern, SIS, GOO
in Jersey Cry bonds, articles of silver. etc.
was restored this murhing to the Office Of the
institution. The pIunder was sent in a pack
age strongly made up and by a messenger who
was unable to state where it came from. All
he knew vas that nc had been instructed to
deliver it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The ALEXANDRIA MERCHANTS arc laying
in large stocks of goods, aud will be able to sup
ply the country trade on the most favorable
terms, They wish to increase aud extend the
trade of Alexandria with the people aud mer-
chants OF all the surrounding counties, and &c
make Alexandria the market Tor this section
of Virginia. Give them u trial.-PedmoHt
Earo,nian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
ENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT
WITMER g.

WILMER & SLAYMAKER'S.
We have opened this day one Of the largest
and best assorted stocks of CLOTHS and Cas-
SIMERES that we have ever offered to our
friends. embracing standard makes of French,
skin Cassimeres, French Piquet and Prussian
Suitings English GRANTEES aid Edercdons, in
Blue, Brown snd Dshlia; West of England
Meltons, English, French and Domestic-iancy
styles-not to be excelled in this o: any mar
ket. Also a larse assortment of Tailors' Trim
minps. We will furnish Dress and Business
SUITS at very low rates made and trimmed In
tho best mannor, guaranteeing a perfect fit
We would invite any who arc IN want Of the
above goods to call and see us. as we feel sure
son , WILMER s. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

VI uuOuud9.
PoulcE REPORT Police affairs continue
very quiet, nothing traDspirIng beyond the ar
rests which are mentioned in Mayors Office re
port. The members OF the force have been III
structed to arrest all boys throwing balls on
the streets or using slings.
MAYORS OFF1CE.-Cora Green, celorcd, Tor
dis,rderiy conduct, aud for an assault upon ID
little colored girt, named Adah Hosklns' at fhs
upper end of St. Asaph street, was lined and
discharged.
Cathariue Hall. was, on her own application,
sent to the Aims House.
James Solomon, a small colored boy: Tor xii
;oo uith a sling, the CHICKENS OF Anni d 'ckcIt
also colored, was dismissed with an adm on'-
ton. !.
streets. was fined and discharged.
William Davis, on complaint of Catherine
Jones, both colOred, for abusive language "s>
6ued and discharged; ~,
NIGHT REpoRT.-Night cloudy. There Were
no disturbances, and the streets we're as quiet
and orderly as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

CHANGE OF LooATIoN.--It vii! be seen by
the advertisement in another column, that the
Alexandria Academy has been transferred to
the former lecture room of the Alexandra
Boarding School. formerly Hailowel's school,. }
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
NOTICES..
STOVESl STOVESl STOVES

have on hand and constantly receive u com.
rIete assortment of Cooking, Dining Room and
fsrlor Stoves, at prices which defy competi.
lion. Old Stoves taken in exchange and thel!
full value given. Call and examine before pur.
chasing elsewhere. NJ. RUBEN,
al 3u-lm 80 King 81 DR.. Cooks old stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
THE REMEDY OF TIE SEASON

We speak from the experience Of our own
family Whon we persuade our readers not 10
shiver and shake with chills when there is q
never failing remedy so close at hand. Try
Gautier's Native Wine Bitters, and you will
soon experience the desired effect, and add
your test 'mony to cur own. For sale by all
Druggists and Grccers. aug 29-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES.

Essays for Young Men on Single and We'd
ded Life-the dangers Of Celibacy, and tn
joys of true Marriago-with sanitary aid fol-
those who are in any way untitled for matri-
monial happiness. Sent free, in sealed envel.
opes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION
Box P, Philadelphia, Pa. my 26-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

Observation-Disclosures is directed to the ad-
vertisement of Wilmer & SIsymaker, who, it
will be seen, have a large stock OF fall cloths
and cassimeres. They say they will furnish
suits made in the best style at very cheap rates
and judging from their extensive trade IN the
past they must do what they say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
nv +, D. HARRIoUN-Auc,ioneer.

~AI,E OF GOODS DAMAGED BY FIRE
SnMEE VERY SLIGHTLY Will DC sold
M TFDDEsDAY, September 9Th; At III o;si?ek'
a ah No. ia King street, Germans new %5ulld'nw;
a considerable quantity q pi;(;'' Fu q KnIsH.
9S q cIo0DS SHOES, HATS, &C. Sale posi-
iNa o9 U;,hont reserve. sep 2-3t
-TpE VJNEGAR-4CJ gallons strictly pure
UG;der Vinegar. warranted to keep pickles.
for sale by uIlrI1RN
sep
WHITE SHIRTS
w Ali sizes, in every quality, always on
hand at ChAo' W.; 20 E;nn Strost
sep3 ALL ~
U1HTTE OR COLORED SHIRTS.
w Made to order in ten days, in any style,
"N0 CHAS. W. GREEN,
.o,9 IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

RETAINED LsTrERs.-The following letters
n datainea in the postofice in this city for
S wsn tV of stamps: Samuel W.. Cats; Pleasant
Hill Tin Ala; Ludwell Lake. ReetoItown, Va;
Lama L v. Jones, Washington, D. c. Jordan
90, Owl Run, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The September term Of the County Court
for this county, Judge Cockerille presld ing,
will commence on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

nRUG SIUhH
Having purchased the Drug Store on the
northeast corner of King and Washineton sts.,
for b number of years past known as Mllourn's
Drug Store, l res pectfu!ly inform the citizens
of Alexandris and vicinity that 1 will keep
constantly on hand a full and complete assert.
ment of all articles usually found in a hrst class
drug store.
Particular attention will be psid to the CON-
pounding of prescriptions Day ana nlGn11
aug 3l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
EDUCATION


. l. r y = - - L n ~
vho Thirteenth Annual Session ofihis School,
-hich la. been removed TO the front room Of
t! :. :eilrul building Ut No 81 north Washing
ton street formerly Benjamin Hsllowe!IS,
VII commences on Monday. September 3, 1871,
AMI terminate the last of June, 1871.
The studies pursued will embrace all the
branches Of = good English educ.tion, Mathe
MATES, Greak, Latin, German and French.
CHARGES,
For English aid Mathematics, per quarter OF
II months:
Junior Ctas Sc 90
Intermediate Glass 7 co
Languages are taught by Professors at their
charges.
Applications tor admission NAV be made at
the residence of the Principal, No. 81 North
st. Asaph street. or at the School House.
sep 3-tf JOHN S. BEACH, Principal.
Urinary AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL
FOR BOYS.
NORMAN F. MOOR will reopen his school
on Monday, September 9th, 1871, at his old
school room, No. 60 Fairfax street, Relief Hook
and Ladder House.
Application can BIO made on and after Sep.
TENDER 1st, at the school room, between the
hours of 8 and 10 q. nj. Terms SIS per quarter.
aug Z9-2w
MISS POwgLL's SELECT SCHOOL,
lI FOR YOUNG LADIES.
The next session of this School will begin on
Tuesday, the 10Th OF September.
Those desiring to enter pupils may apply to
Miss Powell, at her residence, corner Wash.
Ington and Duke streets. aug 27-eolm
NHIsS VIRGINIA GARRISON will reopen
Nl her SCHOOL on Monday, September 9th:
Royal streets. Apply at school house or at res.
idence, No. 10 Wolfe street. aug 21-lw
rOOMBE COTTAGE SEMINARY FOR
v YOUNG LADIES,
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, VA.
The 81 t scholastic year Of tn well known
Institution will on the I'd Monday
in September.
Board, including fuel and lights, with tuition
in English, French and Music, per annum,
(4O weeks $Ul
Washing extra, about""".:." .:""".".... IL
Day scholars, per quarter for English"""
Music..... II
All payments quarterly in advance.
Boardets are expected to furnish their OWL
sheets, pillow cases, towels and napkins.
The expenses Of this school are believed to be
less than any in the State with the same ad
vsntsges. Mrs. II. Nj. BAKER,
Mrs. Fl. G. FAIRFAX,
Associate Principals.
Fairfax CO., aug 25-eolm
FULFORD FEMALE SEMINARY,
Il Sandy Spring p. o., Md.
The duties of this School will be resumed on
the Sd of October next.
The Principal, who formerly conducted the
'Alexandrin Female Seminary" gives Ills TN.
divided attention to the Care and instruction Of
the pupils.
JAMES S. HALLiIW ELL, Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

r OUDOUN SCHOOL,
M1DDLEBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY. VA.
V. DABNEY. Principal.
Apply for circulars and Alexandria refer.
ences. Loudoun CO., je 25-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
.POOL COTTON GIVEN AWAY. FREE
- OF CHARGE,
AT ROBERT l.. WOODS.

LING SPOOL COTTON to give to any one
that may wish to try it, a spool free of charge
Wherever it has been introduced it is appre-
ciated, and is growing rapidly into public ia
vor. We are prepared to furnish it in any
quantity, and mako a discount to merchants or
families. sep z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
IMPORTED LIQUORS..

ED LII
Lud1ond Gin, Jamaica Spirits, Old Cosniac
p.audi a sunerior Old Port Wine, Sherries
nd old Reserve Madeira, G.. B. and Boszy
Chsmpsgnea, Brown Stout, Scotch Ales and
Scotch Whistles, ali very fine, in store and for
sale by
aug II 4. n, Ia WooN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
u1AsRINGTON s. OHIO RAILROAD.

EXTRA TRAIN FOR VIENNA CAMP
MEETING
Will leave Alexandria Saturday evening,
September Sd, at G: is p. m Leave Vienna at
1890 p. M, arriving at Alexandria at ll:l6-
stfording the citizens of Alexandra an oppof'
trnity or attending the evening services, &c.
Trains will also run the sumo hours sunday
Monday and Tuesday evenings, September a.
r. Il. HAVENER,
oro9o-1w Gen. Ticket Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

NIT. VERNON INSTITUTE,
ll No. II South Washington street.
1ho scholastic duties Of the above Institute
will be resumed on Monday. September 18th.
For Prospectus, stating terms, &c, apply 10
Miss M. a. ROACH.
aug 15-td Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

WHITE ANDFANCY GOODS, LADIES
w AND GENTS FURNISHING GooDS
With the heavy additions Of the past 10"
DAYS, my stock presents one Of the most aItIsc-
tive assortments of White. Fancy GOODS, &C.
ever offered in this city. My variety OF hano-
kerchiefs, Hosiery and Gloves is at all umes
large, and low in price. ,,ppN
,,,91 % King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

NW A1UN UFFICE,
lN Alexandria, August "a, 1870.
NOTICE TO MARKET WAGONS.-The
owners and drivers of wagons and carts attend
ing tho market must observe the regulations
and obey the officers in charge. No wagon or
cart, other than those owned by the proprietors
of the stores will be permitted to stand on the
west eide of Royal street. between King and
Cameron streets, from sun rise until u m. on
each and every Saturday morning. All wag-
ons and carts, with wood, during the same time
must stand on Royal street. north of Cameron,
or on Cameron street. west Of Royal street:
HUGH LATHAM,
- "a Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
HTNING RODS.

Insure your lives and property against light.
ming by the use of the PROPER KIND OF
LIGHTNING ROD
The BEST KINDS IN USE are for sale and
and will be put up at the lowest rates: by.
a. T. SKINNER,
auo8 10 md ~ S. Union st Aleyl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

aa- "Chasseur," received, will be inserted
Oh Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

MISS POWELL'S SELECT SCHOOL,
M FOR YOUNG LADIES.
The next session of this School will begin on
Tuesday, tie Doth Of September.
Those desiring to enter pupils may apply to
Miss Powell, at her residence, corner Wash.
Ington and Duke streets. aug 27-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

aekESEkVING SUGARS-Choice Porto
4 Rico Brown Sugars, Crushed. Powdered.
Granulsied,. A, 3 and @ Extra Clarified Sugars,
for sale low by
aug II J. CLINTON MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

MISS VIRGINIA GARRISON will reopen
Nl her SCHOOL on Monday, September 9th.
at her school room, on the corner of Duke and
Royal streets. Apply st school house or at res.
idence, No. 10 Wolfe street. aug 21-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

WANTED-A first class FINI5HEH at
w Warfeid's Steam Dyeing Establishment.
Nc. q sou h Fairfax street. Wages SIS week.
Apply at once.
sep A D. WAKEFIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

nor RENT-A LOT situated on Columbus
T. street, adjoinin, Christ Church, one OF the
best positions III tho city Tor Il wood aud coal
yard. Terms easy. Apply 70
Dr. u. NJ. FRENCH,
aug 5-tf No. Is, North Washington st.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-05
Netn'2lntk Daily Gribnare
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1870.

The bombardment Of Paris is expected to begin soon.
== There was an engagement yesterday near RAM
bouillet, but particulars are given == 1t is re-
ported that Gen. Won Motke is dead. The garrison
at Btohe has made successful sorte and the siege is
practically abandoned. 1t is rumOred that cOali-
ton has formed by China and Japan for the expul
siOn Of foreigners. == Gen. COrdOva has been ap-
pointed to succeed DE Rodas Captain of Cuba
g. The yellow fever is spreading in Spain.
Cabinet meeting held yesterday but only
routine matters were considered. == In the local
elections in Delaware the Republicans carried the State.
t- The Massachusetts, Republican State Convention
will be held to-day. satchel containing 5000 has
been stolen from the Merchants Union Express Com
pany at Rochester. The Census Superintendent is
investigating the complaints of imperfect enumeration
The American Board OF Foreign Missions has COM
menoed in Brooklyn, its 61st annual meeting ===
The Board OF Health announces that arrange
ments have been made TO cOnfne yellow fever
10 Governors Island, and that they have
no fears OF an epidemic == DR.. Merrill accused by
Shine OF causing the death of John Line
han by prescribing wrong medicine has been adudged
not guilty by COroner's jury -= The Vile de Paris
has sailed - Two prisoners in Ludlow-st Jail have
been found selling counterfeit greenbacks = Gold,
lSl, Ilsi Thermometer, G2, 75, 65.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-05
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER s, 1870

Grant Incorporated in his neutrality prOcla-
nation issued on the 22d of August last; but
though the terms of the English act are even
more stringent than those of the American act
in prohibiting cnlstments for foreign service,
and the furnishing of ships or other "active
"contraband" for belligerent Governments,
it resembles our own III so far as it re-
trains from prohibiting the export Of guns,
ammunition, or other "passive cOntraband."
Having thus at so recent date, and under the
same circumstances as now exist, authorized
the manufacture and sale of arms to any power
whether at peace or war, with which England
is on friendly terms, the English Parliament
would undoubtedly support The Government
in resisting Bismarck's demand for prohibitOry
action.
President Grant in his proclamation of neu-
trality between the belligerents in the present
war, took especial pains to define the limits
of the American doctrine of neutrality. He
quoted the restrictive provisions of the law of
1918; but in what we may call the preamble
of his proclamation he explicitly says
that the laws of the United States
" do not interfere with the open manufac-
:" ture or sale of arms or munitions of war;"
ana near lDb Close VI bllc Hc
says that all persons may lawfully, and with
." out restriction on account of the existing
state of war; manufacture and sell within
the United States arms and munitions of
"war, and other articles ordinarily known as
contraband of war; This language of the
President is in accordance with the
law and with the policy of the United
States during the last half-century. When
the proclamation was issued our au-
thoritics had no idea which one of the bellige-
rents or whether either of them, would, during
the progress of hostiities, derive any advant-
age from the established doctrine which the
President sets forth. If Prussia had been un-
| fortunate in the field, and had needed to pur-
chase arms there would have been no restraint
upon her procuring them in this market.
| If now, or hereafter, she should be
unable to replace the waste of war, our mar
kets are open to her, just as they have been,
or still are, open to France. The law was not
enacted for the benefit nor for the disadvant-
age of either of the belligerents. 1t has been
on our statute book since 1918, and is the ex-
preston of the established policy of our Gov
ernment in regard to nations involved in hos
tilites.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-05

The story that the Chinese and Japanese
Governments have concluded a treaty by which
they seek to expel foreigners from their shores
cannot well be accepted as true without further
confirmation than the present report. The
policy begun by China two years ago recog
nized many rights of foreigners and the gen.
eral conduct of the Chinese authorities since
has been calculated to increase the confidence
of foreign residents. We are inclined to look
upon the outrage at Tien-Tsin as violation
by the mob of this policy of the Government,
and an incident not likely to be repeated.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-05

We have to record the death of a remarka-
BILE Democrat" in New -Hampshire-not the
political 0or that came long ago. but the
physical death of Mr. Weare Weston, late of
North Hampton and a remarkable last will
and testament Mr.. Weston left behind him.
In this, he expressed the desire to be carried
to the cold and silent tomb by six true Dem
"ocrats." Fortunately, remembering that his
fellow-politicians were not in the habit of doing
something for nothing, he directed that each
of his bearers should receive for this last sad
and friendly service the sum of six dollars
not a great DEAL it is true, for such a melan-
chOly piece of work, but better by six dollars,
than no pay at all. To our surprise, Mr.. Wes-
ton gave no direction that this honOrarium
should be paid in gold or silver, or in that
mysterious metal! of which our fve-cent bits
are composed 1t is astonishing that, even in
the hurry of dying he should have forgotten
to leave behind him practical protest against
the National Debt and Paper Money. One
thing, however, he did remember. He would
have no funeral services over his ashes, un-
less a clergyman could be found "whO had
never preached political or war sermons"
Great search was made in the neghbOrhOOd
for this rare bird, but no parson of the requi-
site freedom from contamination could be
found, and so this fine old "DemOcrap was
inferred in silent simplicity, without prayer or
hymn, without exhortation or sermon.