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J, ". MA LIS.

J. ". MALLS. y. w. MALLS
MES W. MALLS & SON,
j 1871 King st.. Alexa., Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE. CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash. Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mnuldings,
BausLors, of different patterns, and Novel
Posts. A large stock Of French and American
Glass double and single thick. of nll SIZES
Paints, Oils, Varnishos, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands Of lno quality, Putty, Turnentino and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcinod Plaster, Pitch and Fclt for
Roofing, Sc A largo stock of Pugh's ceebra-
ted Car Augcrs. and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establish ments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
Of Building Material, promptly attended to.
forms cash. fob ll--tf
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w GEORGETOWN r. Il.
&4EH - 1865
NEW TIME TABLE NIGHT TRAIN FOR
RICHMOND.
AND DEPARTURE OF rAS-
SENGER TRAINS CHANGED:
DAY TRAIN FOR L IN CD U ~ :
On and after MONDAY, February TIN, le'o
and until further notice. through and ioeA'
passenger trains will run between washington
and Alexandria, as follows:
Through Day Trains, Sundays lneIuded-
Leave Washington, South ward bound, Mary
land Avenue Depot, at no u. m Leave Alex
andria Northward bound, corner Duke and
Henry streets. at 5:35 p. M w
Through Night Trains, leave Washington
Southwark bound, Maryland Avenue Depot,
at $50 D. m. Leave Alexandria, NorthWard
bound, corner Duke and Horny Streets NJ
400 a. m.
LOCAL. PASSENGER TRAINS between WasllnG-
ton and Alexandria (Sundsys excepted
Leave Washington, Maryland avenue Depot,
at 7:l5, 8, 9, 10 and IL a. m, and l. ana o:'o
D. M, and (Sundays includedl ut I:Zo p. m.
Leave Alexandria, corner st. Asaph anu
King streets at 6, 8, 9, 10 ard II M, and b :,
3 and 5p. m and corner Duke and Henry ats.
O. A. STEVENS, Con: Supt.
w. J. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. feb III
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A LEy MDRIA, LOUDOUN T. HAMP
n SHIRE RAILROAD.


On and sftor December 18th, 1869, the trains
on this road will be run rs follows:
Tho mail train will leave Alexandria daily,
except Sunday, at $50 n. m; arrive ut lIoes-
burg at lilo =. H., and Hamilton At ll:4o y. III
Leave Hamilton al 1920 p. m, and Loesburg a.
1850 p. M; arrive at Alexandria at $50 p. IN.
The accommodation train will leave AlcNAn-
dris daily except Sunday, at pm, and arrive
at Leesburg at Gao y. m. Leave LoeSburg a.
7:15 a. NJ, and arrive at Alexandria ut 9:45 am,
The $50 Am. train from Alexandria and !22o
D. m. train from Hamilton connect st Hamilton
with Komp Daily Limo of Coaches for 'hr-
celville, Snickersvile, Berryville and Win
chestor also. with Rosmer's Line of Coaches
which ieave Leesburg daily for Balls MILL
a I6;e and Middleburp dec 23--tr
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.

VIRGINIA SASH, DOOK AND FRAME
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax sta, Aloxa.
from s. to So SOC Windows Of Sash, glazed
and unglazed, cheap; POO pairs Blinds, sil
sizes lO.009 feet Mouldngs, 10 different pat
terms Will make ut short notice Window and
Door Frames, Brackets, &c, Novels, Balus
tors and Hydrants constantly on hand. Lbor
al discounts made to dealers.
Being practical mechanics ourselves, wo feel
confident that VIC can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving,
Turning and Scroll-Sswing done in tho bast
manner,
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with us for building materials:
uar2 RTSHElLL s. HODGE.
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VIRGINIA, to wit I'm the Clerks Office Of
Y the Circuit Court Of Fairfax county, Feb
rnary Rules, 1870: Moses A. Commins against
II. g. Clarke and s. B. Clarke: In chancery.
Mem: The object OF this suit is to attach q
tract OF land, in tho county of Fairfax, on tho
Falls Bridge road, adjoining the lands OF M. A.
Commins and others, conveyed by Henry ker-
noll to George &. Morse in trust. TO satisfy
plaintiff tho sum Of $40 81, with interest thereon
from the 18th of September. 1860, due by note,
subject TO credit of S., paid Oath Doc, 1860.
II appearing by affidavit filed that the said
defendants are non residents Of this State, it is
ordered that they appear here within one month
after duo publication hereof, and do what is
necessary to protect their interests. A copy.
teste: JOB HA WNlIU RST, Clerk.
Dulany s. Moore. p q. feb l2-lsw4w
VIRGINIA, to wit In tho Circuit Court
Y Of Fairfax county, February Rules, 1870:
Joseph Sandcrson against John +. Kelly II. e.
Stroman, Samuel a. Msginny and Lucinda
Maginny, his wife. defendants: In chancery
Nom: The object Of this suit is to subject tho
interest Of the defendants, Maginny and wife.
in tract of land, sold TO j. F. Kelly, by deed,
dated 22d December, 1868. to debt of the
plaintiff of 1926, with interest, secured by deed
of trust to Ii. G. Stromsn, dated 18th Sep, 1868.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the said
are non residents of this State, 1t ls
ordered that they appear here within one month
aftor due publication hereof, and do what is nc.
cessary to protect their interests A copy,testc:
JOB HAWXHURST, Clerk.
Thomas, D. q. feb 12-law4w
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BUILDING MATERIAL.

A LEXANDRIA PLANNING MILLS.
KOUEHT JAMIEsuN BOYD II. SMITH.
JAMESON az SMITH.
JOHN X. LAMBDEN, Superintendent,
Nos 20 and 81 Water ST..
Are prepared to furnish at short motto" and
on reasonable forms
SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS,
BALEIISTERS,
Newell POSTS.
WEATHER. BOARDLNG.
SIDING, BON STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS, &c, g..
And to execute sill kinds of Scroll Saving
and Wood Turning, planning, TongGeng and
Growing and Suracing dono in the bot man
ner. They will also furnish plans .ud speci-
cations for dwellings, stores and othor building.
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STEAMBOATS,.
ar4r> POTOMAC FERRY COMP Y S
sssSsasAszs STEAMERS,

.;.az 49, POTOMAC ser EASkf SoAr vs.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA and
CITY OF WASHINGTON,
leave according TO following schedule: Wash
ington and Acxandris each hour during the
day, beginning first trip at q M, and making
last trip 'F0" 0'n'F city s $. s. p: H 10
dec 2l-tr Prest Potomac Ferry Co.
~ra=. FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
&kE& TOWN.
Inmgn Line Of Mail Steamers, Sailing from
Now York Every Saturday, and
Alternate TUESDAYS.
RATES OF PASSAGE BY THEsATURDAr STEAMER:
First Cabin, payable in gold-hlVerpool or
Queenstown, SlOO:
Storage. payable in urroncy-Liverpool or
Queenstown, $50
PASSAGE ny THE TUESDAY STEAMER VIA HAL
IFAX.
First Cabin, payable in gold-Liverpool or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, $40; st. Johns,
N. f., by branch steamer, $40.
Storage payable in curroncy-Liverpool or
Queenstown, $40; Halifax, SIS; ST. Johns, N.
F., by branch steamer, $50
Tickets sold TO and from England, ireland
and tho Continent at moderate ratios.
For further information, apply at the Com
rany's offices.
~ HOUE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
aug lS-ly Agents, Aloxa.. Va.
.6.D> NEW EXPRESS LINE
EsiaYnE BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA, AND ALEXANDRIA,
GEORGETOWN u WASHINGTON.
Steamers leave regularly from GEoKG r
TOWN, foot Of Congress st, EVERY WED,
NESDAY; from ALEXANDRIA, foot Of
King ST., EVERY THURSDAY.
Freight received daily at lowest ratios.
This limo connects with all the Northorn,
Eastcrn and Western Railroads and Transpor-
tation Companies. and will forward freight by
All the lines running ont Of PhladelEhla, iroo
OF commission, Gnd gives I'll ROUGu RATES.
NJ. ELDRIDGE s. CO.,
No. As. Wharves. Alexandria, Va.
WILLIAM p CLYDE s. CO.,
No II South Wharves, Philads.
HYDE s. TYLER,
10 l-tf 50 Water ST., Georgetown.
sca, MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
$3.50 STEAMSHIPS.
Tho limo consists Of tho following tlrst Glass
+. e. KNlGHT:"...".".Cspt W. $. Johnson
JOH N GIBSON ..."...C Capt. w. IL. Winters
Will leavo New York EVERY SATU RDA4
for this port, and returning will loavo AloSSn-
dria EVERY THURSDAY, ut Il o'clock.
For freight or passage apply 20
HOOE, WEDDERBURN s. CO.,
Agents. No. 2 Prince sts,
Agents in Now York,
GEO. Is. MERRlCk,
ap9--tr l55 south street, Pier No. 70.
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GROCERIES.
WYNN. F. BROOkES.

WV. F. bRookHs'
1Successor to Brookes s. Taylor,l
FAMILY GROCER
Corner Pitt and Prince stroets,
And Dealer in
Fine Teas, Coffses, Sugars, Pickles, Americ an
and English, Canned Goods, Tobacco.
Segsrs, etc, etc.
N. B.-All orders from the country shall re-
ceive prompt attention dec
GROCERIES,
Having just returned from tho North, whore
7. with great care, have selected very cholco
lot of of GROCERIES, consisting of every al ticlo
found in the grocery line, would invite u
call from my friends and the pablo generally.
In my stock can be found
Sugars, Teas and Coffres. Of all grades.
Brandies, Wines, Whistles, &c, Foreign
and Domestic.
Preserved Fruits, in cans and jars
,Jelles, Sauces, Catsups, &c.
American Pickles, in jars and bbls.
Also Cross and Blackwelps Pickles.
Flour-Fine, Super, Extra and Family.
misunderstanding and Chewing, of all kinds
Cigars and Cigarettes, Of the finest quality.
Sosps-Common, Patent and Toilet
Syrups and Molasses.
Fine Salts, in sacks, small bags and boxes.
Candles-Sperm, Adamantine and Iallow
Vinegsr-Common, Cider and White Wine.
Vegetables, in cans and jars.
Nuts-Walnuts, Pocans, Almonds, NC;
Boxed Fruits, such rs Citron, Figs and Nnia
ina in quarter, half and whole boxes also,
Seedless Hsisins, Dates, Mince Meat and Cur
rants. ,
largo lot Of Wood and Willow Ware,
Brooms. SC
Hsms-Country and Sugar. cured, c"Var"'
and uncovered. .
Shoulders, Breast Pieces and Sides.
And every othor article found in urst- class
| grocery store, and which l purpose |" sol
| cheap for cash. Hive mo n cal.
GEO. l.. SEhTON.
NOV 13-tf l79 King street.
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oT1oE'
vod, by mutual consent, on The 18th day of
July, 1862 and by deed, recorded in the rec
ords of Aloxandria, Va, liber Z, No 3, folio
42b, Mr. 3. F. PRICE was mado Trustee, and
ali business was assigned 20 him for settlement.
All parties having any business with the lato
firm will direct TO Is. +. Price, Trustee for Pur-
cell s. Hoy, who is alone authorized to settle
sll business Of the late firm.
THOMAS HOY.
ian 2G-tf Lsto OF tho firm of Purcell s Hoy
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sep TIT
/SiAS AND STEAM FlTTl Nj
WIN. COGAN,
No. IL North Royal street.
Has constantly on hand 81 largo anal r'mr'''"
assortment OF
CHA n DELlhES,
BEhCK Els
uASPS,
PENDANTS,
aTATlONAKY AND PORTABLE pkrr
LIGHTS IN VARIETY
ponCELAINS. ruOrOURAPll, MICA and
OTHER SHADES:
CUT, GKOUND AND PLAIN globes !;
STEAM PIPE uAnES COCKS, VALVES,
and everything in tho Steam Fitting Line
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished
and fitted up with Chs in th" most substantial
and elegant manner:
Steam Work for Factories, Nj ills, Sc, pr"inpt-
ly and faithfully c2ccutc.l all nj rrlc"a which
will give satisfaction. my ST
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. EW DOM ES TT CS.

~
Received this 18th day of February, a full
assortment of
BLEACIIED COTTONS, "A. 50 and 1914. .
UNBLEACHED " 3d. A..
CALICOES, new styles.
WHITE and GRAY BLANKETS, cheap.
Do not forget that we are Offering special
inducements in imported goods of HI kinds.
feb II WILMER s. SLAYMAKER.
nEYNOLD'S SPECIFIC FOR GOUT,
h Rheumatism. &c, Railways Ready Re.
solvent, Kidwelrs Extract Beoch Drop, Seal
Oloum, Flagg's Instant Roief, &c, just re-
eeiyed and for sale by
feb 16 e. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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jan lift
Legal NOTICES.

VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court
Y of Fairfax county, Feb. Rules, 1870: Fan
ny A. Murray, in her own right, and as Gxecu-
trix Of Thomas j. Murray, decd, vs. Thomas
!. Murray. jr.. Frederick H. Murray, Eliza W..
Murray, Clara Murray, julia j. Murray, Sal
lilo g. Murray, Robert N. Murray, Samuel D.
Spcaring and Mary H., his wife, and Jane
HUNT, defendants In chsncery.
Nom: Tho object Of this suit is to convene
the creditors of tho late Thomas }. Murray, to
obtain sale Of tho real estate Of which he died
seized, and portion the proceeds amongst those
entitled thereto.
1t appearing by affidavit ilod that the de-
PENDANTS, Thomas Q Murray, jr.. Frederick H.
Murray, Eliza w. Murray. Clara Murray, Ju-
liza j. Murray, Samuel j. Spearing and Mary
II his wife, arc residents Of this State, it is
ordered that they appear hero within one
month after duo publication hereof. and do
what 10 necessary to protect their interests.
copy, teste JOB HAWXHURST, Cpk.
Dulany s. Moore, z. q. feb 12-law4w
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BOOK BINDING AND PAPER RULIN

A first. class BOOK BINDERf has boon
opened in tho Alexandria GazoLte building,
where all kinds Of BLANK BOOKS will be
made to order, and BINDING of all descrIr-
tons executed in q superior manner, and ON
tho most reasonable terms
Special attention given to MUSIC BIND
ING. January !. 1870.
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y EW TYPE, sc ,

is prepared to execute with nnntnnsa and dis
patch All kinds Of
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JOB WORK.

IN TIE HIGHEST STYLE OF Tile II
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SINGERS FAMILY SEWING MACHINE

CINGERS FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
The samo qualities which render this ma
chino so admirable and efficient for use in tho
family, also commend it as indispensable for
every grade of light manufactures, and it is in
comparably the best Sewing Machine in tho
world, its sales in one year exceeding those of
the Weed, Howe, Florence and several other
machines combined, and an excess of eleven
thousand over the Grover 3 Baker.
The references Of numerous parties who have
purchased the Singer Machines can be obtain
cd. Machines sold on liberal terms and salts
faction guaranteed in every case.
G. G.. BERRY, Agent,
70 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Two lIoWo Machines, CIV and in perfect or
der, for sale cheap. jan q
VIZ RAPPING PAPERS,.
STRAW PAPER,
MANILA, BOGUS MANILA,
TEA PAPER, and every
VARIETY OF TWINES
suitable for grocers, shoe and dry goods dealers
Papers for druggists uses. Wo are selling
Wrapping Papers ut vory low rates wholesale
and retail BLANCHARD u MOHUN,
Now Wrapping Paper Depot.
Paper received direct from tho mills in tho
largo warerooms, northeast corner Pennsylva-
mia avenue and 18th ST., Washington, ID. g.,
down stairs. Entrance on Eleventh street.
Washington, aug 12-tf
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The MoRDAuNT DIVORCE CASE IN LONDON.

THE MoRDAUNT DIVORCE CASE IN LONDON.
In the Mordaunt divorce case on Wednesday
the Prince of Wales, some of whose letters to
Lady Mordaunt have been published, was cal
led 10 the stand. Lord Penseance pointed out
that no witness was bound to make to any ques'
ton. an answer which would admit that he
had been guilty of adultery. The Prince testi-
fled thathe was acquainted with Lady hlordaunt
previous to her marriage. Made her wed,
ding present. Before the marriage she visited
the Princess at Marlborough House She had
visited the theatre in company with the Prin-
cess. He saw her after in 1866 and 1867: tic
had frequently met Sir Charles with Lady
Mordaunt. In June 1867 he met Sir Charles
at pigeon match, on which occasion Lady
Mordaunt scored for both sides, and he spoke
to her in the course of the match. The Prince
admitted that he occasionally used Hanson
cabs he solemnly asserted that there had pev-
er been any improper or criminal intention be.
tween himself aud Lady Mordaunt. The de-
claration was received by great crowd OF spec:
tators with cheers, which the court endeavored
to repress, but which were renewed. The bench
expressed much loyal indignation at the publ
cation by public journals OF the letters OF the
Prince to Lady Mordaunt.
THE MODEL HUsBAND-Hc walks out with
MS WIG On Week uays atlu 10 hol o'in VI :"
miner's shop. He even has ''change' when
asked for it, and never alludes to it atterward
lie is not above carrying large bundle or a
cotton umbrella, or even holding the baby IN
his lap in an omnibus. lie runs on first to
knock at the door when i1 is raining. lie goes
outside if the carriage is full. He goes to bed
first 10 cold weather He gets up in the night
to rock the cradle or answer the door bell. He
believes in Mysteries, and is melted Instantly by
a tear He patches up quarrel with velvet
gown, and drives away the sulks with trip, to
Central Park. He never flies out about his
huttous. or brings home friends to supper
His clothes never smell Of tobacco. He respects
the curtains, and never smokes in the house.
lie never iuvades the kitchen, and would no
more think of blowing up the servants than
OF ordering the dinner. He e., is innocent OF
once every year, while he remains at home with
one knife and fork, and sits en- a brown Hol'
land chair, sleeps on curtainless bed, and has
char woman to wait on him. He is very
easy and affectionate, keeping the wedding an
uiversnrv nunctuay
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TEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
Ns.AGsE7EIS'ES.

w 5. MOORE
MACHlNIST AND BLACKSMITH,
At No. IS Union street.
Alexandria, Va
Where he is prepared to furnish all kinds Of
MACH1N ERY, WROUGHT and CAST
IRON FENCES. sc.
Repairing dono with dispatch. and Mt prices
That were charged previous to tho war. ia 20
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HIRAM A. WOOD JAS. l.. rRIcE.
Az FOOD & PElCE,
MhCil N!&i:
Having rnn.ed the shop formerly occupied by
w. :. Moore. arc prepared to do al work in
their line with neAtness and Dispatch
STEAM ENGINES built to order, AMI rn-
pair work of I'LL kinds promptly attended Ia.
We respectfully solicit y share of the public
patronage. WOOD PRICE,
Corner Of Royal ard Wilkes sts.,
sep C--tf Alexandria. VIZ.
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WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w GEORGETOWN +. L.
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E,JOI, EITpNJGII(N(, GDGDSI
CHARLES w GEEEN IS kinpst.
The lsrges! stock Of til" best goods IN I'll" city
Purchasers will c"n4nL Their interest ny cH-
aiming tho goods. leb IL
.Dcr.Uu - uuDn.r
III IL -. :" ,"' f.,
~ ~ W '''''' '''''''' w. '''''ti wa
LUM BIER DEALER.
(,ntwncn King and Cameron,)
10 l9-tr Alexandria, Va.
YUlAKE notice. Persons indcbtnI to the
jate firms Of WATERS, ZIMMERMAN
s. co. nnd WATEH3 ~ Go., vii take notice
tho subscriber %Ill b" |, II"n! in the hands OF IN
attorney l"7 c"Ilecli"m ny SUI!
feb 2I-1w Surviving Partner.
WLT aHSn $h hn sDy yDa TE EbiaD
manufactured. and ia fa:t becoming tho favor
ito thread. Cali and examine il. For saIo
Wholesale and retail hy
GlIAS. W. GREEN,
, '31 rAr7oc = A' Hx 5jIsI:;
wi pICKIES Chow chow, Cuuliuowcr,
Carnival pourLn. Sc.., pnwLcr R,,.sl Hsting
T pn'"Inr r"rna 'cL~cnI.tr .nJ earn S,srch
received md for sale 10y "
feb d:1w DhNl ~ HARMON.
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY AND
ENTERPRISE.

HH~ Prices below those OF Northern cities.
ian Tiff
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BOOK BINDERY,

~Magazinos, Music, &c, bound in now
ard beautiful styles, at cheap rates.
@rNow is the time to have them hound
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Cash pai.! '"r oil Iron and HrHSs.
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FOR SALE.

GARDEN SEEDS.
eT SPRING SUPPLY.
We have just received our first supply of
fresh GARDEN SEEDS for the Spring of
1870. Catalogues can DO had upon application.
ian ~ 4. 8. LEADBEATER IL BRO.
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+ ARGE STOCK OF
DRY GOODS AT COST.

We offer our entire stock Of Dry Goods at
cost, for cash, until March l, 1874
We will do as We say. ASHBY s. CO.,
feb 9-eotMsr No. 7G King st.
The Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-29
As 20 Low Dresses.

Most fashions owe their origin to
an attempt to give prominence to the
strOng point or hide the weak point
of a king or queen. Thus powder
came into vogue to conceal a queen
gray hair, and large perukes because a
king was bald. We learn, however,
from q Belgian paper, that the custom
Of ladies exhibiting their bnsts ia all
the beauty of nature has a far more
romantic origin. In a BATTLE in
which the French were engaged (all
dates, we may mention. are reserVed)
their ranks were broken, and they
were routed. When they retreated
their women barred their breasts and
entreated them to pierce them rather
than permit them to fall into the
hands Of the enemy. This was toe
much for the gallant Gauls. NerVed
with fresh courage, they turned, re-
neWed the combat, and we're Vlctorl
Gus. From that our FrenchWomen
have on festal occasions always boon
accustomed to wear their dresses low.
In fact, when you see one whosrPearss
TO have fergnftaaa the upper part OF
hs- less, It is no proof of indelicaoy,
but simply an indication of the power
of national sentiment. This satisfac-
torily explains what many ignorant
people have taken for improperly.
We live and learn.-Neao York Egen-
inn Post
The Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-29
The Grand Central Hotel.

Among the most striking types of
the progress of the age, Is the develop
ment of palatial hotel enterprises.
New York has just ushered in a new
triumph in this particular. The Grand
Central Hotel situated on Broadway,
midway between the up town and
doWn town hotels, rears its magnif-
cent marble front and swallows up al
most an entire block. Only opened,
as it were, on yesterday, it has become
already crowded with guests, from
every part of the country. As you
enter its magnificent portals. the bril-
liant cap d osiL exceeds anything yet
produced in this country or the world.
One becomes absolutely confused with
tie surrounding magnifeence. 1t has
to be seen to be appreciated. The
Grand Central bears about the same
relation to other ffst-class hotels as
the Great Eastern did to other first
class ocean steamers. With between
one and two hundred rooms more
than any other hotel on this continent,
the Grand Central is the colossus of
the age. In all the appointments,
everything is fully up to the mark for
a first class New York city hotel.
The carpets. furniture, parlors, linen,
and all the ct cetera, are gorgeous.
The genial proprietor, Mr.. H. i.
Powers, of hotel renown, whose re-
markable administrative qualities EN-
inently fit him to preside over this
modern Coliseum, and all his numer-
Gus corps of assistants are most atten-
tive, polite and kind, and appear to
run the vast establishment with nat
ural ease and system. Already the
Western element is concentrating at
this house, where one is almost GER
tain to meet with friends and acquain-
tanees without the trouble of going
around In the search to the other no
tells. To enter minute description
of this new wonder of the world would
be fatiguing, from the iaexhaustibiIity
of detail. Suffice to say, that those
who may favor the immense estab-
lishmeat with their patronage, cannot
fail to be pleased with the genuine
courtesy extended, and toretain agree
able remembrances of the uniform and
polite civilities shoWered upon them.
The price of board at this hotel is ex
ceedingly moderate, ranging from
three to four dollars per day, accord
ing to location ofroon.