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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-11

Hoes. AND RATTLEsNAKES. The Columbus
(Ohio) News says that farmer near there, re-
Gently in walking about his place, discovered q
nest of rattlesnakes in an old log about which
several large pieces of rccS lay scattered, Lie
had heard that hogs were death on snakes OF
al sorts, and not caring to attack the nest him
self, he thought he would try the experiment
and see a fight. lie drove several hogs in the
vicinity Of the nest, and watched the result.
The hogs soon seemed to scent the snakes, and
commenced roofing eagerly about the spot.
In an instant half dozen of the serpents en-
crgcd from their hiding places to attack the IN
truders, who manifested jealous disposition
to 20 10. A snake would rear himself to the
height Of the back of hog, shake his rattlcs,
and plunge his fangs into the animal with
lightning like cclerity, and then dart away.
pursued by tie grunter. who dexterous'y re-
ceived the sting upon the heshy Iart OF the
jaw. Time and again this would be repeated;
until the hog got his fore-foot upon the snake,
when he would deliberately rip the snake IN
twain, and then dcvour him. This slaughter
continued until all the snakes were disposed
of, when the hogs gruuted contented}y, and
without any signs Of being disturbed, .waddled
of in search Of other provender. The EYE
witness to this singular contest, which was not
without its exciting features declares himself
convinced that pig is impervious to the
poisonous bite of any kind Of serpent.
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IOHN A. FIELD.
CIGARS, TOBACCO, snUrF, PIPES, &C..
%-G,vs me- cali. oct

~ Give me cali. oct 6-tf
THE UNDERSIGNED having purchased
| the sole right Of A. q. Luther u Co., Tor
tho manufacture and salo OF
NON. EXPLOSIVE
CRY YSTALIZHD OIL
patented July I'd 1867. have entered into " CO.
partners hip under the name O.
COG w ELL u BOYNTUN,
and will deal in sllkinds Of OIL, Lam rS nWS &Eu
LAMP GOODS, 4 hey will also deal in . ),
all kinds of COUNTRY. PRODUCE on com
mission. City and retail trado sullcited
,'ST> ....,' j. 5. COGGSW ELL,
ES. BOYNTON,
iv 19-tf 43 King street, Alexa, Va
E1sHlNG SHORE FOR SALE.
A never: failing FISHING LANDING, on
the side OF m ths s.hspnn rs Brysns
Landing, together will, all lmprovemchISS
thereon1 such nc fish houses, &c, and ono good
seine boat. For further particulars hpniy u
So - ....., SMO0T s. MlLLEk,
10 4 ..,. Real Estate Agents, 1l2 King ST.
:. IR.TIGHTT TIN CANS FOR PRESERV-
IA - - ING. FRUIT. ,- -
The subscribers have on hand at IS King 81
n large stock Of Quart AIr.Ilget cans ana ,nW tne
WAX for sealing the same. For sale al 10"
priees. Wholesale and retail Gall and sec.
0' ".'"' JNO r. CRElGuTON & SON,
iy2S IS King ST., Alexandria, Va
GRoUND PLASTER -.... ..-....
>Wo ofrar GROUND PLASTER, delivered
st our mill, on Union street. at $3.50 per ton or
1000 lbs, in bulk; S7.-5 in bags, rcturna0le IN
ten DAYS, and So. 81 in bbls or. new bags sofa
with tho plaster. uru.pr
FL Q u k:'.. :. -; =,
20 bbls r>t Middlings Flour.
81 bbls Riverside Fine do. 80. .-'
81 bhls Clifton Mills Extra.
/ 70 bbls Mount Hope SUI er;; a1o hr
81 5 bhjs AnpetGn Extra Flour. For S sale oy
UTATER COOLERS. .......,- 49,.
| Just receiyed an assortment OF va e. o.,
CJ0LERS, AL sizes and vsrons patIerrs' 'o'
sale Tow by d. 49, - II. u. NJ bhEh
NV, 26-no3m 65 King street
NEW AND ELEGAN WI N ~ "
at !. p. CLARkES,
. iys ....v -.'... =. - No. 159 King street
I,OILET and WASHING. SOAPS OF al
ie2l G. VIM RAMSAY.
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pponrps !. LAENoN.
| BRODERS & CO.,
Alexsndria, Va.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES, ..... ..'.
LIQUORS: o..
PROVISIONS, e........
SALT FISH, .-.-. .......
and PRODUCE ..,
Also keen On hand gencrat assortment of
Tordugo, Tar, Pitch, Nails Lime, Packing
oils Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores,
All orders an3 consignments promptly At
tended TO- and goods forwarded without delay
TO consignees on arrivSl ......
Agents for Duponrs Gunpo"der'
XXX Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
nortNtinn line. - - - Inn W.
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nANK or THE OLD DOMINION.

ID Alexandria Va. juno 9th, 1870.
No.ice is hereby given that the countersign
cd notes of this Bank and its Branch At Pearls
burg must be presented at this. office for re-
demp,ion at par on or before the lst DAY OF
July, 1871, orthe same will be barred, in con- r.
iormity with an act ofthe General Ascend, o1
Virginia, passed June 18th, le7o1 entIticu an
act for ihe relof of the Bank the Old DO
minion." e., -.
This Bank having been in q course Of .llqul'.
dation for the past five years, and it being very
desirable to close up its business and to redeem
the small amount of its, clrcuissfen now out. ~.
recueatod to present them for payment at an
esry day. MM. II. LAMBb kT Cashier
K. II. MILLER, Prest, ----i ie N-lawGm
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

louis F. DETKICK, ... ...-
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No 81 Pratt Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
And General Agent for
B.D.SEA FOWL GUANO $50
AND WEYMOUTHGU GUANO.
Both very rich in Ammonia and SOLUBLE
Phosphates, aud considered fully equsnl 10 te;u
visn Gusno by Planters in Georgia. Virginia.
North and South Carolina, and Mary yland.
W. l.. .BRADLEY'S
AMMONIATED SUPERPHOSfHAIE
The best Farmers of Maryland, after II years
experience with this Phosphate, pronounce "
superior to MI others in this market SeRu i''
Circulars. LOUIS +. u IhtCh,
ivG3-law3m Gen'l Agent, Bait, Nd.
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MISSES WALKING s. SCHOOL BOOTS,
A large stock in every style and quality;
prices low; at WADDEY'S, ID King st.
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Each article entering into the composion of
tho Vege:stor
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LADIES. BUTTON. BOOTS.

..... LADIES. BUTTON. BOOTS. .~,'''
fne stock; French Kid, Velvet, English
lIastin = Kid Foxed and Turkey Morocco, and
othnr new styles. which cannot be surpassed
for beauty. durability and cheapness.
At WADDEY'S, a King street.
g.. LADIES WALKING BOOTS. e..
.-.. ". WADDEf'S, "A King street.
LADIES' HOUSE SHOES ....s F
Z good stock and great variety, at very res-
WADDEY'S. "A King street.
LADIES' PARL0R & TOILET SLIPPERS.
ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies' Last
ing Broad way. badies' Tnrkoy Morocco Broad
way Ladies' French Kid Toilet, Ladies' Csssi-
mere Toilet, Ladies' Lasting Toilet Ladies'
Serge and Carpet Slippers in every style and
quality, at WADDEY'S, IA King street
LADIES' MARTHA WASHINGTON
.. ... ......--.D DRESS BOOTS
For the street; new styles handsome and
cheap, at WADDEY'S, "a King street.
MISSES WALKING s. SCHOOL BOOTS,
A large stock in every style and quality;
prices low !; at WADOE4'S, "a hing ST.
.... MISSES LASTING BOOTS,
In every style, quality and price, at ~, 80:
.. - -. WADDEY'S, IA King street.
MISSES FANCY COLORED BOOTS, "'
In now styles and, colors; r great variety,
handsome ard cheap. Misses Broadway ana
1'"'' At WADDEY's, "A King street. H.
UHILDREN's SCHOOL AND WALKING
- -.-...... .- BOOTS.
il large stock and great variety of styles, at
very reduced prices, st ..
CHILDREN'S FANCY COLORED BOOTS.
A splendid stock, new. colors, new styles !
handsome, durable and very cheap, at ...'"
-. .. 49," WADDEY'S, "A King street.
INFANTS BOOTS AND SLIPPERS.
a fine stock in every color, styioand quality,
~ ''' ''"' WADDEY'S, "A King street
GENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS s.
SHOES. ....
a largo stock of now styles, very handsome,
u Wv ~ WADDEY'S, IA King street.
BOYs, AND YOUTHS DRESS SHOES.
A good stock of new wstyles of fine quality and
at low prices. 49,, -.
Aide =, q AlHB SLreeL.
arA lot of LADIES, MISS ES and CHI
DREN'S' BOOTS and SHOES out of style
which will bo sold at one-half the cost to man
ufacture. . WADDEYS, "A King street.
A large stock Of HEAVY GOODS, suitable
for the country, to which we invite the special
attention Of country merchants, as. hey will be
sold vory low for m oney.
au 22Htf WADDEY'S. "a King street
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LADIES' MARTHA WASHINGTON
......DHRSS BOOTS '''"

For the street; new styles, handsome and
cheap, at WADDE1'S, "a hlng street.
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MARRIAGE,

Reflect that q sound mind and body are Inc
most necessary requisites to promols connuol'
al hsppiness, Indeed, without tnoso the Jour-
ney through life becomes weary pilgrimage.
the the prospect hourly dsrken; to the view. the
mind becomes shadowol with despair, and hlled
with the melancholy rchoction that tho happi'
mass of another is blighted with our own
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\ correspondent writing from Frsdericks
burg, Virginia, sends the Pail Msl Ga
zettc the following inscription from a tomb
stone which existed in the church yald Of St.
Georges parish, in that town, up to the ,eeeu-
ration OF the town by the Federal troops, but
has now disappeared
Here lies the body OF Edward HeIder,
practitioners in physic and ehirurgery. Born
IN Bediordshire, England, in. the year: OF our
OF the pal! bearers of William Shakespeare.
After !. blief illness his spirit assembled IN
the year of our Lord l64e, aged seventy
six"
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is A MANURE BY ITSELF,
and are all carefully snslyzed before they are
WEOWN OUR MANUFACTORY,

give attention to ovory detail Of its preparation,
and hence ..... ..... ..-.... ..-.. ne.
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FERTILIZERS.
WIHITELOUK,s VE6ETATOK!'

YXyHITELOCK,s VEaETATOK!"
~. .....,.. .a4 ,.... 10. ,...' ...''.'
49, CONTAINING,
IN a SOLUBLE CONDITION, EVERY
ELEMENT NECESSARY To TIE
GROWTH OF THE PLANT ....-
- .' AND THE FORMATION
........... OF THE GRAIN.
.........
..........., o.. ..--...- -~.
III. .. ... ....-..
Each article entering into the composion of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-11

CHILDREN'S FANCY COLORED BOOTS
A splendid stock. new colors, new styles
handsome durable and very cheap, at ... ....
-. D.. 90" WADDEY'S, "A King street.
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GETTING SACKED. Two gentlemen, one
Spaniard and tho ether German. both no,
rabe for hcir birth and the services they had
rendered the Emperor hlaxiuniian H., asked.
The hand OF the beautiful Helene Scha1scLdulnt,
his natural: l:daughtcr,i in marriage. The Prince
after much delay, one day, said that he esteem
ID them both equally, anG, feeling much en-
barrasscd, he had resolved that their own
prowess and address shoula decide the matter,
but not being willing to risk the loss OF either,
ty permitting them to use offensive weapons,
he had ordered large sack to be brought, land
the one who should succeed in putting bis rival
into it, should obtain his daughter. This whlm-,
>lca combat between the two gentlemen was
performed in the presence OF the imperial court,
and continued for nearly an hour At last the
Spaniard was overcome. and the German, An
drew Eperhard; Baron I>albert, having. cnvel
opcd him in the sack, took him on his. back
and laid him at the feet Of the Emperor, ,When.'
Of course, he gained his beautiful prize. - ;. =
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How TO CONQUER The Richmond (Va.J
Journal, commencing the concllliatofy ttonc OF
the Dispatch of that city, its opponent 10 poll
tics, points out the fact that there arc two
ways to conquer-by the use of force. when We
have the power, and by ccasing TO oppose.
when VIC are without the power to overcome.
We disarm foes more effeotually by. refusing TO-
contend, and cndeavoring to- win them by
kindness, than even by the successful use OF
force. Try it with your wife at home, then
with your neighbor when you meet him on the
street, and next with your political antagonist.
II We would smile moro and scowl less, political
troubles would soon bo overcome e -..,...-, s,..
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MEDICAL.
baltimore LOCK HOSPITAL.
DIR. ,JOHNSTON,

DIR. JOHNSTON
Physician of this celebrated institution, mas
discovered the most Certain, Speedy, Pheasant
and Etfectusl Remedy in the world for oil
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL MAxIMs.
Cotton is King; the world seeketh
for his power; his sway is unlimited,
and his locks are fine gold. Plant cot
ton aud buy bread.
Look to the merchant for advances !;
mortgage independence, but increase
cotton. The refuse hay of the Yankee
farmer is swe t,r to the tooth Of the
planters mule than sncculent fodder,
aud the Western flint corn cdntaineth
more nutriment than Southern gourd-
seed. \
1t is better to handle much money
than to make sure gains, and harrow
ing debt is to be preferred to a sure
surplus Look abroad for meant but
at home brave gnawing usury.
Starve the cattle upon thousand
hills, but buy guano.
Great is he that buyeth meat and
bread and many oxen and asses, but
cheapeneth garments for the world he
extendeth his labors; he sendetl,
abroad for woodward and utensils and
field implements; he hahdleth, much
money and giveth the stranger the
profit thereof; but he is accounted
great, and the trading man maketh
Obrisance to him; but the contentment
Of him who Oweth no debt bringeth nc
fame among them that go to and fro
over the face of the earth.
Chronicle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Z PRACTICAL THOUGHTS cool head,
an investigating mind, a warm heart,
and diligent hands, and perseverance,,
will insure success in any laudable I'M
dertaking within the sphere of person
al ability will secure responsibility in
virtnous society, and enable us to meet
death with composure. A cool head
will save us from the embarrassments
and disgrace which passionate people
often experience. By investigation,
we learn the nature of things, and how
to adapt means to ends. Sympathy
and kindness to Others will enlist their
interest in our behalf. Diligence, which
effects something every moment, will
accomplish much in the aggregate Of
time. The spirit of true beneyolence
will d in forming habits of industry
and economy; and this is of great i'm
pOrtance, especially to those who wish
to accomplish much with small means.
Strict honesty is always ''the best pol
icy" and secure the confidence of all
but those who are so jealous that they
can trust nobody but themselves
True spiety will give confidence in GU,
Creator, and encourage perseverance,
and sometimes lead to success ever
when our prospects, are I,ifficult and
doubtful. Byperseterence, that which
seems impossible may sometimes b,
accomplished, and without it no on,
Will ever accomplish much.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

JEFF. DAVIS SEAT.-The Courier
journal, in answer to correspondent
who asks it it is true, as some Of the
Northern papers continue to assert,
that the negro Revels occupies Mr..
Davis old seat in the Senate, replies:
"No, it is not true. There was an eff
fort made to secure it for him, but it
failed. 1t was intended that the his
tory of the times should record, "as
grandest providence of the nineteenth
century," that the humble negro Hiram
Revels occupied in the United States
Senate the seat in which once sat the
arch TRAITOR Jefferson Davis. And in
order to bring it about Sumner, Wilson
and halfa dozen others, negro wor-
shippers, approached Senator Ross, of
Kansas and said to him. Arise, ex-
change srats with the man and broth
er, Revels, that history may tell, to the
perpetual confusion of Southern chiv-
airy, that a despised negro occupies
the seat of the traitor Jefferson Davis.
Mr.. Ross looked up from the sheet of
paper upon which he was writing. 80
this said he. lis the seat in which Da-
Wis used to sit" Yes replied, Sum-
ner, it is And you and the negro
you've got here want me to get out of
it and let the negro get into it, do you7
I'VE do answered Sumner. sThen'
said Ross, taking up his pen, I've only
to say that I'll see you and the negro in
--first.' And thus it came to pass
that the grand providence for which
the Radical muse ofhistory stood watt
ing, failed to take-place."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11


CLEVER YouKc MES.-A writer ssys
of clever young men who leave the
country for cities, hoping to find for
tune and fame:
Every one of these fine Young f.I-
lows, who have so much good material
in them for first class farmera, aud as
much for first class citizens, is most
ardentiy bent ontllis carving-out pro-
cess and lie plunges into tho great
current Of life in the city, only TO end
that in the midst of competition, shar-
per tlan ever he thought of. he is su
unimportant parsonage, who has vast
ly Ovcrrated himself, and is not adapted
to his surroundings. If he il right full
of grit, he may succeed, though the
chancesare much, against him, in get
ting an underclcrksI,ip, at wages which
will enable him to subsist in sloppy
cheap boarding house; ard even then
his situation is precariOns. If he had
stayed at home, wisely content with
the farm, he would have enjoyed
manly Independence, could have earned
a comfortable living, aud in u few years
saved enough to buy home for him
self. To all these young gentlemen
who are 80 eager to got into the cities,
we say, you can make living where
You are, stay there. Your surround
ings are better, SO are your prospects,
and you are likely to be better, more
useful and happier man Oh the old farm
than anywhere else. You may have to
work hard, but son eau find work to
do, which is far from always being the
case in the city.
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ZONES, LOVELY DAUGHTER.


Dear dear papa, say will you come
NV feet are restless to be gone;
Far up the street they long to roan,"
Said Jones lovely daughter.a
- Delay, oh can brook no more,
Come with me father, implore!
And buy me Soda Water!'
my eyes are dim, my pulses beat,
II seems to me, with fever-heat,
And sends the blood to neck and cheek
Said Jones' lovely daughter;
.,My throat is dry, and even my lungs,
OH take me up to Levin's
And buy Inc Soda Water"
and when drink of it, ween,
The gushing, cold and sparkling stream,
Will cause my eyes again to BEAM
said Jones' lovely daughters
Eyes, yes" said she, and Yes!" said he
And off they tripped quite nerily,
For Levin's Soda Water.
On reaching there the crowd was great
And patiently they had to wait,
Ali me, alb me, it is my fate"
Said Jones' lovely daughter
But soon was served the cooling dranght
The fever vanished, while she quaffcd
Leyin's cold Soda Water
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

THE WICKLIFFE FRAUDs.-James
Mushaway, who was arrested for al
legged completely with Wickliffe in de-
frauding Mr.. Strauss, the broker on st.
Charles street, OF a large amount Of
money, as reported in the Bee, was ar
raigned before Recorder HougtOn yes
terday and admitted to bail in the sum
of $4,000 to await future hearing.
His bondsman is Mr.. Joseph H. Will
son, dry goods merchant, of Canal
street, who is also a wine merchant. 1t
is believed that prosecution cannot
be maintained against Mushaway, and
that Strauss can have successful re-
course against the State for the money
(S7l ,000) which Wickliffc is said to
have received from him for the $50,
having been deceived by Wicklifrs
disguise, and standing in law in the
light of an innocent purchaser of the
bonds, or third possessor who cannot
he made to suffer for the frauds of
other parties. So that after all, it is
the State only in all probability that
has been swindled, and that too, by
an accomplished ring, well advised no
doubt how to circpmvcnt the lava
ring, it is suspected, embracing not a
few influential persons. At all events
the lawyers win doubtless have a
chance for Il drawing in the grand com
bination scheme. The case promises
some rare develOpements.
NJ. Jacob Strauss has instituted suit
in the Fourth District Court against G
NJ. Wicklitfe, to recover S7l 900 and
costs, obtained by defendant from
plaintiff in payment of the forged war
rants. Plaintiff alleges that Wickhfft
has secreted himself, and asks that q
writ of attachment Issue against his
property. The $4,000 found on
Mushaway have been attached. Rosi-
Inns g. Phillips, attorneys.
The police, in searching Wickliff's
room, found nothing of greater conse.
quence than his elegant gold headed
cane. Everything indicated a com.
plete drcampment for other quarters
though the police suspect he is still il
the city.-N. o. Bee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

THE TABLES ,TURNED.-Icnnessee
Negroes Gives White Nan Sir Humid
red Lashes.-A most degrading and
diabolical act was committed in this
vicinity by six negroes on last Sunday
evening. 1t appears that negro nam
ed George Kyle, charged wortoy
young man in the employment of Col.
James Simpson with bewitching him.
Kyle insisted that his hat would not
remain on his head, but was continual
ly being Knocked off by an invisible
hand. On Sunday evening Kyle burnd-
ed his hat in the presence of other me-
groes, and by his frenzied appeals in
duced five Of them to accompany him
to the honsu of the yonng man. They
seized him, carried him to the woods
and tied him to u tree with his feet
above ground. Each negro then gave
the unfortunate victim of their rage
one hundred lashes, in all six hundred
stripes. The blood ran in streams from
his body. They then knocked out his
front teeth and turned him loose.
The family of the young man is res
pectable and Industrious, and have
done more work for Colo ell James
Simpson, in clearing land, than ever
saw performed in the same time and
by the same number Of hands. The
outrage is about to be investiga-
ted. Wv.
The above statement we received
by mail yesterday. The author is {
respectable citizen of Hawkins count,
and we have no doubt of the truth o
the horrible story Editors Press ant
Herald.