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r AIDES LASTING BOOTS.

A great many new styles, handsome and
''i Ap' At WADDEY's, IA King street.
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T AIDES WALKING BOOTS.

A large stock and 8 great variety of new
styl les, French Calf. Pebble Goat, Russia Lenth-
ter, Lasting Pebble Goat Eoxed, Lasting French
Kid Foxed, Lasting Calf Fo1ed, Plain Goat
Morocco and Calf Boots, at very low prices,
t..I-- i at WADDEY'S. "a King street.
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A LEXANDRIA s. WASRING TON r. r.

4 IEXANDRIA s. WASHINGTON r. K.
M M W ~ Ess ss:z.ssSls sEI:;E W.
sAM'L. M. sHOEMAKEk."...... President
J. DEAN SMITH ............ ...... ..... Treasure:
OSCAR a. SIZE D hHeii:s.: ''''''
Richard 7. Merrick, J: Dean Smith,
George VIM. Brent, Walter LeDox,
{ Oscar e q g. 4 S 81 y q Gzp rpa1Ns
Through Mail Trains leave Washington, from
Maryland avenue depot, at Il AIN. for Lynch
burg and intermediate stations, Sundays In,
Guided, and 1920 a. m. for Harrisonburg and
intermediate stations on the Manassas Branen
of the o., e. y NJ. r., Sundays exGepted.I
Henry streets, at LOO Q. m. from Harrison BURG
Sundays excepted, and $50 from Lynchburg,
Sundays included.
Local Passenger Trains leave Washington,
from Maryland Avenue Depot. at 7l5, > ana
ll:l5 q. m. and 1:5O, 3, 4, 6l0 and ITO p. NJ
Leave Alexandria, from tie corner OF Duke
and Henry streets, at 4:45 and a. M, and from
the corner of King and st. Asaph streets at 6, 8
and 1920 a. m, ana l, and p; m.
Local Sunday Trains leave Alexandria, IRON
the corner of Duke and Henry streets, at 4:4b
a. M Leave Washington, from Maryland sv-
enue depot, at ITO p. m.
Through tickets can be procured at the Office
Of tho Company, corner of 9th street and Mary
land avenue, Washington, and baggage check
ed through.
O. a. STEVENS, Gen. Supt..
W J. PHELPS. Gen. Manager. sep At
nHE RICHMOND, URIC
| AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
The Old Fayorite Mail Route via Aqua Creek.
The Shortest and Best Route TO Ri"h
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS '-.''
Washington city twice daily, Sun .a&.
day p. m. excepted, from the wharf 4aee11 r.
foot of Seventh street, at 7:l5 a. m, At 7l6 p.
M, stopping al Alexandria each way, Al c. 4
Meeting at Aqua Creek with the Rich,n@1I l.,
Frode lcksburg and Potomac r. r., with, e!e-
gan. +, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on all IS trains. Through tickets and baggage
checks TO Ill points South.
Both boats stop At Alexandria going and re-
turning. j. B. GENTRY,
Gen. Ticket Agt.
ian lift Richmond. Va.
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STEAMBOATS,.

ROUTE TO WILMINGTON,
- CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH, NEW
ORLEANS, AND ALL POINTS SOUTH.
r.ls.r STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
On and after MONDAY, October II, 1870,
the new iron steamboat LADY OF -. sf@L
THE LAKE," Captain }. w. Denty, e
will leave Waters wharf, GEORGETOWN, MON,
DAYS and THURSDAYS, at IL B. m, and
her wharf, foot of Seventh. street, at 1 p. H.,
reaching Norfolk the following mornings, con-
Meeting with the $. and r. K. r. for all points
South. and with the steamers Of the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company FOR Bos-
ton, which leave every TUESDAY and FRI
DAY. returning leave Norfolk TUESDAY
and FRIDAY at 4 p. m. De-.
Fare to Norfolk, ST. round trip, SO.
Fare to Boston, including meals and state
room, SIG. .4.,l
For freight or passage apply TO J. g. Waters,
Georgetown, D. C;JsG. Phillips, Alexandria.
Va; V. D. Groner, Norfolk. Va: or to
-, '-"s ..'.,S s. P. BROWN 8 SON,
General Agents, corner of Fifteenth street and
New York avenue, where through tickets To
all principal points south can be procared.
oct 18-tf
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BOoTsAND SHOES.
r AIDES BUTTON BOOTS.

: a fine stock: French Kid, Velvet, English
Turkey Morocco Foxed and other new styles,
which cannot besurpassed for beauty. durabil-
ity and cheapness, +, CO. ys.-g-I 80. :
At WADDEY,S. "a King street.
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TRADE MARK.

TRADE MARK
GLAS IS SIP CTA q j. S,
superior to any other in use-constructedi in &C
cordance with the science and philosophy OF
nature, in the peculiar fora of
CONCAVE CONVEX ELIPSIS,
admirably adapted to the organs of Sight and
perfectly natural to the eye, afording altogeth.
or the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BEREHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MAN U FAC
TURER.
The advantages of these spectacles over all
l. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length of time at one sit
ting, giving astonishing ciearness of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wesrer hitherto unknown.
2. HOW TO SELECT GLASSES II re-
quires professional guidance even when good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhardt not only
has the best Glasses that can be found in
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice as to the proper
selection Of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthalmic talent in Alexan.
dris Va, snd the Union.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. l6, 1871
careful examination of the glasses used by Prof.
| Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements for
adapting them TO the improvement of the varied
defects and diseases OF the human eye, we feel
assured that he is a most skllful and accom-
plshed Optician, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence of the community.
NJ NJ. LEWIS, NJ. j.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ. D.
WM. B. KLIPSTE1N, NJ. d
J. J. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
KOBT. r. S. HOUGH, ". d..
Pastor ". e. Church South.
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0OTOMAC FERRY COMPANY.

DOTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,
I April e. 1910.
In order to promote public convenience, the
steamers Of this line will or to-mor- IL. h
row wednesday, the 9th instant, q IS sassaa
commence their hourly trips from Alexandria
at q. NJ; last trip from Alexandria at y. H.;
first trip from Washington city At I a. M; las.
trip from Washington city b. s y. M.
By this arrangement q safe hourly COM
munication may be had with Washington, snd
connection made with the o clock q. M. train
for Baltimore.
The steamer WAWASET is making her
usual trips down the Potomac to Cone river
and in :ermediat landings, leaving Alexandria
Tuesday and Friday mornings At a. IN:
s. S. IIOWISON,
President Potomac Ferry Co.
SAMI. GEDN Ely, Gen. Supt. ap 2G.t!
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w GEOKGETOWN STEAM PACKET
COMPANY.
The steamer COLUMBIA, Captain James
Harper, will resume Ter regular sls..
day next, at o'clock p. NJ, and returning,
will leave Alexandra every Wednesday morn.
ing, at 81 O'Clock. For freight apply to
mar l-9m b. WHEAT, Agent
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VIM. HEINEKAMP'S frst-cIass BALTI-
MORE PIANOS. Every instrument warrant
ed for FIVE years. Sold at factory prices on &C.
commodating terms usual in othor cities.
PARLOR ORGANS from the best makers
will also furnish PIANOS from any maker
in the country, for which persons may have a
preference, at factory pricos. I hope thereby
to leave no cause for those who have at heart
the interest of Alexandria to buy away from
home. .....,, :
I have also PIANOS from frst-class makers,
that have been out on rent, for sale at very re-
duced prices. Every instrument WARRANTED
Also the following:
deoas, Concertinss, VioI;ncellos, Bsnjos, Vio-
lin Bows, Bridges, Pins, Rosin, Mouth Organs,
&C., &c.
@- Best quality Violin and Guitar Strings.
Instrumental and Vocal Sheet Music, In
s.ruction Books and Music paper. Orders fo7
Music solicited and filed at the shortest notice.
My facilities for repairs of Pianos, Organs,
Accordeons, Violns, &C, &C., ars much en-
larged, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Pianos, Organs, &C., for Rent. Also, tuned
and packed. Ian 10] V. BECKER.
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r AIDES PARIoR AND TOILET SLIP
II PERS. "'
Ladies' French Xii Broadway, Ladies' Last.
toinette. Ladies' Victoria, Ladies Paris. La.
dies Lasting Toilet, Ladies' Cashmere, Serge
and Carpet Slippers.in every style and quality,
At WADDEY'S. "A King street.
IL ' At WADDEY's, Il King street.
MISSES WALKING AND SCHOOL
NE ..'.... BOOTS.
& fine stock of new styles, beautiful, durable
ANU very 'I Al 'wADDEY's, IA King street
MISSES FINE BOOTS,
A IN every WIZ SHss sao King Pass street
NHILDREN's WALKING AND SCHOOL
u ....... BOOTS. .-.. ....'
The largest stock and greatest variety in tho
''''' At WADDEY's. IA King street.
INFANTS FANCY BOOTS s. sLIPPERs.
a ane stock. in every color, style and quail
~, at greatly reduced prices. at ....
At WADDEY 8, IA King street.
EDWIN c. BURTs FINE SHOES FOR
Il LADIES',
~. .. At WADDEY'S, "a King street.:
|NENTLEMEN's FINE DRESS BOOTS
V AND SROES.
A largo stock of new styles, very handsome,
of the best quality, and at low prices.
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
DOYS AND YOUTHS FINE CALF AND
d KIP BOOTS,
at worry low prices.
WADDEY'S, IA King street.
DUBBERS. for Ladies', Misses and Children.
u Mems Arctic, Congress and Plain Cloth
Overshoes
WADDEY's, "a King street.
GENTS TOILET SLIPPERS
A large stock: Goat, Calf and Morocco OPP
era, Cloth, Carpet and Plush Plain Slippers,
WADDEY's, IA King street:
DOYS AND YOUTHS SLIPPERS, for
ID house and street. very cheap.
oct 19-tf WADDEY'S. IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

1MRRELLASl UMBRELLASl
u A large invoice Of the above goods direct
from the factory, at the lowest prices.
now WILMER & SLAYMAKER.
NEW YORK BUCKWHEAT-5 barrels
IN Standard Buckwheat Flour received this
day per steamer from New York, and for sale by
noy2 J. CLINTON M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

D ACK KESS GOO D s &.
AUCTION GOODS.
We have received from tho largo auction
sales and the importers in New York
Black Bomhazine, very cheap ..
Double width Black Mouslin.
Alpaca, Bombszino finish.
Heavy Corded Black Silk.
Irish Poplns, genuine, very rich. .
Thibil Shawls, square and long.
Cloth ShawIs, black and black and white.
Black Bordered handkerchief.
Widows Grape Wells.
Also large assortment of Gray and Second
Mourning Goods.
oct Is kOBl. l.. WOOD.
nANCING ACADEMY.
Prof. SHELDON respectfully gives notice
'""' nc "'S ' HARM du9 HALL,
Fairfax street, over Adams Express Office, ind
will commence q class for
" TUITION IN DANCING,
on Wednesday, Nov. I'd, at and 1880 y. m.
DAYS or TUITION.
Mondays and Wednosd lyo Lsd'es and Child
Terms sl2 per quarter Of "A Lessons; For
further particulars address Prof. GEORGE Il.
SHELDON, 1904 + street, Washington. D. g.
oct 24-tf
a STRICTLY PRIME ARTICLE OF
n STRAINED HONEY in store and for
sale at market rates.
oct g. w NJ r. BROOkES.
rE1HE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE AL
/ BERT BISCUITS just received and for
'" nov Vi GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
TLORIDA WATER-a delightful perfume
L just received and for sale by
oct "a WAKEFIELD s. HALL.
DURE LEAF LARD. in ID and 10 Id cad
nov W. ''' S GRo. McBURNEY SON.
NEACKEREL, in hall bhls and kits, for sale
lN by VIM. \. BROOKES,
oct "a 179 King street.
/4HO1CE DRIED BEEF for sale by
AVERY & DAVIDSON.
noyl 226 King st., cor: Alfred
EYONEY-The incest you ever saw, for sale
II St The CHINESE TEA STORE.
nov4 II North Royal street.
nHEEsE-lf you desire prime article call I
u tho CHINESE TEA STORE,
nov4 II North Royal st.
NOFFIN MISUNDERSTANDING Screws,
" Lace, &C.. at
nEEK, FKEAN & CO.'S. CELEBRATED
L LONDON BISCUIT for sale by
oct % GEO. McBORNEY & SON.
DKUShESI BRUSHES Horse, Shoe,
ID Stove and Busting Brushes, 8 variety, at
oct % j. F. CARLIG d SONS.
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POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE
STEA MER EXPIRE IS.
Cant A C. NICKLE

STEAM ER EXPR IS,
Capt. A. q. N1cKLE,
Will resume her route on Tuesday, Marc;
lst leaving pier No. 10, Light street sT
wharf, Baltimore, EVERY TUES ssSss assssssaas
DAY, at p. M. for Alexandria, Washington
and Georgetown, stopping at the following way
points on the Potomac river: Piney Point,
Stones Wharf, Coburn, Chaptico Wharf, Chap
Ell Point. Matthias Point, Smiths Point, Manic.
moy Stores and Pyes Wharf,
Returning, will leave Sixth street wharf,
Washington, EVERY SATURDAY, at q.
No., and King st. wharf, Alexandria, at n ~
For further information apply to
Z - ...... j BRODERS & CO.,
feb 2S No. II King street, A!oxandria.
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@-Glve me cali. oct eff
OFFICE o. A T. N: R. v T. CO. g., o, 1910
NOTICE-The ANNUAL MEETING Of
the Stockholders of the Orange, Alexandria &
Manassas Railroad Company will be held at
the Office of the Company, in Alexandria, On
WEDNESDAY, the 23d day Of November
next, at IL o'clock m.
By order of the Directors:
L. w. REID, Secretary.
The transfer books will be closed from tho
9Th of November until the adjournment of the
above meeting oct 2l-eotd
NATTAN'S CRYSTALDISCOVERY FOR
~ THE HAIR-Clesr and harm. ess as water.
A perfectly clear preparation for restoring to
the hair its natural color; TO eradicate and pre-
vent the forming of dandruff; to stimulate the
growth Of the hair. As simple and elegant
dressing it is superior to any preparation now
offered to the public. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL, Druggists,
oct "a Corner Prince and airfax sts.
CEAMLESS KID GLOVESl
y SEAMLESS KID GLOVESl
Just received full supply OF the above cele.
brated Gloves. in all colors. Every pair war.
ranted, at [uov p G. G. BEkRY's.
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MISSES FINE BOOTS,
lM In every style, quality and price,
-E---- At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
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DOYS' AND YOUTHS SLIPPERS, TO
ID house and street. very cheap.
oct 19-tf WADDEY'S, "A King st..
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Alexandria, September II, 1870.

Alexandria, September II, 1870.
Judging from the interview which ! have
had with Professor NJ. Bernhsrdt l believe
him to be skillful Cptician, and from the
many certificates which he hes from the highest
men Of the South, tina. he is an experienced snd
rolls Ia 0n:llist.
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Address q. 4. HELMBOLD, Drug 81 Chem
cal Warehouse, 594 Broadway, n. Y.
None are genu inc unless done up in stee-en'
grsved wrapper. with facsimile of my Cheml-
cal Warehouse, aud signed
H.T. HELMBOLD
New York, je 20-lawd&twly
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I AIDES AND MISSES RIDING BOOTS,
II At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
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NTISSES' WALKING AND SCHOOL
N6 BOOTS.
& fine stock of new styles, beautiful, durable
and very cheap,
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A ane stock, in every color. style and quail.
ty, at greatly reduced prices, at
= At WADDEY s, IA King street.
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a,es FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
&6GfH TOWN.
fnmen Line Of Mail Steamers, Sailing from
New York Every Saturday, and
Alternate TUESDAYS.
RATES OF PASSAGE By THE SATURDAY STEAMER:
First Cabin, payable in go!d-Liverpool or
Queenstown, $500:
Storage payable in u:renoy-Aiyefpoo! or
Queenstown, $50.
PASSAGE BY TEE TUESDAY STEAMER, VIA HAL
IFAX.
First Cabin, payable in gold-Iivorpool or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, $40; st. Johns,
n. F., BIZ branch steamer, $40.
Storage, payable in urrency-Liverpool or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax. SIS; st. Johns, n.
f., by branch steamer, $50.
Tickets sold to and from England, ireland
and the Continent at moderate rates.
For further information, apply st the Com
pany's offices.
HOOE, WEDDEEBURN & CO,
aug 1s-ly Agents, Alexa., Va.
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.-a. .. BECKER'S ~
S413f3 NEW PIANO s. MUSIC STORE,
H4T 149 King street,
Near St. Asaph street, Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENT FOB Hr-
VIM. KNABE & CO.'S. GOLD MEDAL
PIANOS ...-
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=. J. MURPHY, III. =

''''"'' FL. MURPHY, N. L
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses of DR.. NJ. Bern.
hardt, and regard them Of superior quality and
SURPRISING any that ever came under my OBJ
servstion. Testimonials from the most proml-
nent citizens OF the country prove that numbers
have been greatly benefited by tho Doctor. l
take pleasure in recommending him to any who
may need his services r. Il. HAYNES,
Pastor of the NJ 4. Church.
Alexandrs, Va, Sept. 10, 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, of Alabama. ]
Eufaula Ala, April I, 1870.
DR.. NJ Bernhard, Oculist and Optician
Ny Dear Sir: beg to cypress to you the
dcep sense Of obligation 1 feel for the profess
sional kindness extended to me- by which, with
eye sight impaired by years of application and
study, ! AM enabled to write this note with the
clearness of vision which enjoyed in tho days
of my youth. May your honorable and useful
life long be spared, that humanity may enjoy
tho scientific skill of ono SO eminently qualified
in mind and heart TO do good to his fellowmen.
With grateful Acknowledgements, permit me to
subscribe myself,
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State Of South Carolina, ]
Executive Dept,
COlumDlR, June ~, lcoI.J
Sir: / have made full and satisfactory test Of
tho Spoctacles procured from you, and l have
the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
adapted TO my eyes than any have ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted tho glass to
my eye furnished me conclusive evidence Of
your thorough experience as an Oculst. 80,
Your attainments in your profession entltle
you to tho confidence. patronage and gratitude
of the public.
1 have the honor to be very respectfully
yours, JAMES u. ORR,
Governor of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec. l, 1865.
Prof Bernhardt Il owe you debt Of graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many yeafs have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or writing, and always
with pain, more or less, to my eyes You have
relieved me from all Inconvenience. lean now
read and write for all hours without any pain,
and can see objects distant and near through
the Same glasses with clearness and distinctness
that have not experienced since my youth.
4 III" sF',JSo{Ss5iEs f yGu 4. p1UNKErT,
Pastor of St. PauPs.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at NJ. Bernhardt's Office from the NEST reliable
and well known gentlemen of the United States,
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of New York.
L. E. Fenton, Ex-Governor of New York.
a. &. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania.
II. B. Hays, Governor Of Ohio.
.. P. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov, of Minnesota.
Henry A. Swift, Ex-Governor of Minnesota
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor Of Illinois.
+. M. Patton, Ex-Governor Of Alabama.
Joseph E. Brown, Ex-Gov. Of Georgia.
jonathan Worth. Gov. of North Carolina.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
MANSION HOUSE,
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, DR..
Bernhard will be able 10 remain hereEbut
short time only.
-. 1 EMPLOY NO PEDDLERs.
sep 2I-d&tw |
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THILDREN'S WALKING AND SCHOOL
u .. BOOTS. ....'
The largest stock and greatest variety in the
city,: Prices low. .L r.
At WADDEY,S, IA King street.
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A large stock: Goat, Calf and MOROCCO Op:
era, Cloth, Carpet and Plush Plain Slippers,
very cheap, at
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.6ASs NEW EXPRESS LINE
PHILADELPHIA, AND ALEXANDRIA,
GEORGETOWN s. WASHINGTON.
Steamers leave regularly from 0sCRGE-
TOWN, foot Of Congress ST., EVERY WED
NESDAY; from ALEXANDRIA, foot "f
King ST., EVERY THURSDAY.
Freight received daily at lowest rates
This lino connects with all the Northern,
Eastern and Western Railroads and Transpor-
tation Companies, and will forward freight by
sll the lines running out Of Philaderhls, Tree
of commission, and gives THROUGH RATES
M. ELDRIDGE & CO.,
No Is. Wharves, Alexandria, W.,
No. II South Wharves. Phiisjn.
HYDE & TYLER,
10 l-tf SO Water st.. Georgetown.
~+,s. MERCHANT5 LINE NEW YORK
&SGAn STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists of the following first clssa
F: g KNIGHT. "..~.".C Capt. W. 5 Jshns'*
JOHN GIBSON ........" Capt. w. Il. Winter.
VALLEY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Capt Bedc
Will leave New 70. k EVERY SATU RDAl
for this port and returning will leave leXan-
dria EVERY TIL kSDAY, at ~ O'Clock.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE, WEDDERBURN s. CO.,
Agents, No. Prince sts.
Agents in New York:
GEO. B. MERRICK,
ap9-tf los South street. Pier No. -.
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TOHN A.. FIELD,
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CONSULTATION FREE.

Uhce hours from a. m. to 5 p. m.
MANSION HOUSE,
N. B.-OWing to engagements elsewhere, DR..
Bernhard will be able TO remain hereEbut q
short time only.
IEMPLOY NO PEDDLERs.
sep 2I-d&tw 10
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TDWIN c. BURTS FINE SHOES FOR
u LADIES,
--. g.. At WADDEY'S. "a King street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-09-16
A Curious CUSTOM.

1t was the custom of Babylon, Eve
hundred years before the Christian era,
to have an annual auction Of the unmar-
ried ladies. In every year, on certain
stated day, each district assembled all
its virgins of marriageable age. The
most beautiful was put up first, and the
man who bid the highest gained poss-
ession Of her. The second in personal
charms followed her, and so on, so that
bidders might crafty themselves with
handsome wives, according to the health
of their purses. There may yet remain
in Babylon some for whom no money
was offered, but the provident Babylon
ians managed that. When all the come
ly ones are sold, the crier orders the
most deformed to stand up, and after
demanding who will marry her for a
small sum, she is adjudged to him who
is satisfied with the least; and in this
manner the money raised from the sale
of the handsome, serves as portion TO
those who are either Of diSagreeable
looks, or that have any other. imperfec-
ton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-09-16
secrets of Masonry.

Old Zach Wheeler was quite q charac-
ter in his time, being a clever, easy go-
ing confiding man, who managed to let
everybody cheat him out OF his Inherit
ed estates. Just as the last farm was
about to slip out of his hands, he sue
ceeded in raising the money to lift the
mortgage. Aaron Remer, prominent
Mason, accompanied him TO the town.
As they were riding along on horseback,
so Aaron says, Zach, in q confdlng
manner, said:
"Now, Aaron, we are all one, and I
want you to tell me the secrets of Ma
sonry."
"I can't Zach, they would kill me-"
"Why, no, they won't they'll never
find it out"
ayes, they will you'll speak of it."
mo, swear WON'T"
"Well, if you'll ride close along side
of me and put your hand under my
thigh, and take the oath I'll adminis-
ter, I'll tell you the secret of Masonty."
Zach was not slow 20 comply; and a
most powerful "iron. clad" oath was adj
minstered and taken.
"Now for the secrets ~ exclaimed the
impatient and unsuspecting victim.
"Well," said Aaron, with mock so.
lemnity and secrecy, "in the first place,
we Masons combine together to cheat
everybody as much as we can. This is
the grand secret.
"The second is like unto it. When
we can't find anybody else to cheat, we
cheat each other, but as little as we
cam"
"Well," exclaimed Zach, with evi-
dent surprise, 81 swear I'll join-I wish
1 had done it twenty years ago-I
might have been rich man afore now"
- Columbus Sun.