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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
Alexandria Gazette


THETwo-HEADED GIRL: Many persons have
doubted whether the two headed negro girl,
being exhibited around the country, IS not an
artfully contrived humbug The following,
however, from the Philadelphia Press Of Wed
nesday, seems to settle the matter:
Alta special clinic recently held ut the jet,
ferson Medical College the girl was submitted
to scientific anatomical examination by Fro
iessors Pancoast Ormsby, Rand and Gross,
and Drs Meigs, W. II Pancoast, Gardette,
Ray, Turnbull, Atkinson, Barson, Bache, Dick
son, Dohen, Atlee, Andrews and others:
The girl was introduced by Dr. William II.
Pancoast, demonstration Of anatomy at the col
lege and general feeling of astonishment was
felt when it was discovered that instead OF
monstrosity there was exhibited a we'll educa-
ted, intelligent, quick -witted girl with nothing
about her that was repulsive or calculated to
offend the most fastidious. Dr. Pancoast
stated that the body had been placed under
his professional care and owing to the lmpor-
tant questions involved private examination
lad been made by Professors Pancoast and
t,ro->. and Drs. Sevie and Andrews, which had
verified ali the opinions expressed AS to her
perfect duality.
r was then stated thatthis remarkable freak
of nature was ul,ite at the lateral poster!or
portion ofthe pelvia. while above that point
they were separated-- --had separate chests, TWO
pairs of fully developed arms, but only one
trunk. With the double head, they possessed
separate intellectual faculties as entirely DIS
tinct as was the brain power Of two different in
dividuals, while their faces indicated. TO re-
markable degree intelligence Of high order
and amiability. The lower portions of the
body inclined outwards from each side, and the
lower limbs were inferior and not so fully de-
yeoDed as the arms T.
A series Of experiments We're then made un-
der the direction of Professor Pancoast and Drs.
Atlee, Mauray and others, calculated to de-
monstrate the construction of the nervous sys
teln, and which showed that while above the
junction, the sense of feeling was separate and
distinct in each, below the union it was in com
mon. A touch upon the foot of one would be
instantly detected by the other, while hand
placed upon either shoulder was only noticed by
the one touched The pulse Of, the, feeblerr of
the. two was found to be about four beats slow
er than that Of the other, while the beat OF the
two hearts was nearly the same.
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Regulator.

ancholy, or depression OF spirits, heartburn collie
or pains in the bowels, pain in the head, teve1
and "gue, dropsy, bois, pain in she 6ssk S &G
Druggists, Macon, Georgia.
Price 81 by mail 81 Is. For sale by w
ianl6-ly E, s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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LIVER

the above symptoms attend the disease, and ut
other times very few of them; but the liver is
generally the organ most Involved. Cure the
Liver with
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TRUG STORE.

nRUG STORE
Having purchased the Drug Store on the
northeast corner of King and Washington SITS,
for number Of years past known as Mllburn
Drug Store, respectfully inform the &; citizens
of Alexandria and vicinity that l. Will Keep
constantly on hand Il full and complete assort-
mcnt of all articles usually found in first class
drug store. ..H
Particular attention will he paid to the com
pounding of prescriptions day and night
aug 3l-tf -.... ~. SAMU Ell II. LONl.
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DIR. SI1IMONS'
LIVER REGULATOR.

A preparation of roots and herbs, warranted to
any one.
It has been used by hundreds, and known for
the last 40 years as one of the most reliable, ei,
ficaciousand harmless preparations ever offered
to the suffering, Iftaken regularly and persls-
tently il is sure to cure '.
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ANDlN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA: 70
IL sale, lease, or to cultivate on shares fer-
tilizers Furnished, if desired-t" he la'd Tor ou'
GTA ACRES within 81 miles Of Alexan-
A4f dria about l0O, acres OF which are
cleared The soil is as kind rs any in the cnun-
ty, with a comfortable DWELLlNG theren4.
O4O tie River Turnpike road, seven miles
from Alexandria and one mile north of Spring
field station, on the O., A. y N. +; K Ihls
tract lies between the turnpike and railroad,
90 ACRES near the Theological, Seminary
, = l2acrrs Of which are in timothy;
Apply to MM. II. 49,
jan off No , ). mon ST, n AlHAl.: II,
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TNCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAME
FACTORY,
CORNER QUEEN AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Alexandria, Virginia.

We have now made up 500 doors Of all sizes;
from 50 to $40; COO Windows of Sash, glazed
and unglazed, cheap; ECO pairs blinds, all sizes;
10000 feet Moudings, 40 different patterns. Will
make at short notice Window and Door Frames,
Brackets, &c, Ncwcls, ,Balusters and Hydrants
constantly on hand Liberal discounts made to
dealers.
Beiag practical mechanics ourselves, we feel
confident that we can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving, Turn
ing and Scrollsawing done in the best manner.
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with lis for building materials;
marc RISHIEtL s. HODGE.
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CoLp AND '.SclrNcE. The scientific gentle
men who live at the top of. Mount Washington,
and keep the world informed of the lvelocity of
the wind and the state of the baroineter and
Thermometer the NOM teri there, and do other intensely in
,erestiug things without mindiug them, at all,
have sent down word that they are comfortable Die
WAen the mercury is at fifty nine degrees below
zero.s Mhan1he wind blows at the rate OF sew
enty-tige miles an hour they go down the noun,
tain side and splice broken telegraph wires and
when they tire of this they 60 into the house
sit by the fire. and list to the roaring OF the Wind
FROM such things rs these it will be seen how
diAicultis is the task Of the scientist aud how val
liable are the results of bis labor '.' -.J @ '.'-
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The MODERN SNEAK-For the bore, the
sucker or the beat, we have patience: that
mngesitself with christian, charity and can casl-
y deliver ourselves from them, but for the
modern sneak, whose characteristics are darker,
more dangerous aud less liable to detection, and
exposure, we have All innate contempt that no
power of language can convey. The modern
sneak differs from his ancient prototype.
The latter was accustomed to skulk away from
men and to bury the meanness of his nature in
his own, selfeontempt, whereas the former
pushes his brazen front in ranks Of society and
tlares by insdious whispcrings to desecrate the
character Of those he has not the manneSs to
confront The most exalted are the, objects of
his peculiar envy, and be loses no secret. oppor
himseR Reader. IL you have such - one in
the Circle of your acquaintance, an 'eonsign
him to the contehpt he deserves feae1cks- =
Iuiftu HSr1bI fS"- - - - 80 80
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DISEASE OF IMPRUDENCE.

When the misguided and imprudent votary OF
Measure finds that he has imbibcd the seeds OF
this painful disease, it too often happens thnt ai
ill-timc of shame or dread Oh discovery oe-
tcrs him fromapplying to those VINO from GducH-
ton and responsibility, can alone bcirlend MN,
delaying tilt the constitutional symptoms or TINS
horrid disease makes their appearance, Such a1
liberated sore throat, diseased nose, nocturnal
pains in the head and limbs dlmncSs OF sight,
deafness, nodes on the shin bones and arms,
blotcbes on the head, face and cxtrcmities pro-
pressiag with frightfu rnpidity, till at last the
nalatc Of the mouth or the bones nf the
nose fall ill., and the victim Of this awful disease
becomes /, horrid object OF comInisserati"h tlll
death prt, a period to his dreadful suffering, by
sending him to that undiscovered country from
whence no traveller returns. ,r
II is 4 melancholy fact that thousands PIE
victims to this terrible disease, through, iniI,nng
into the hands Of ignorant or unskIiul iIr', Ih
TENDERS, who, by the use Of that deadly
Poison Mercury, Sc, destroy the constitution.
md inrapabc OF curing, keep the unhappy SUI
frrer month after month taking th"lr h1xious OF
iniurious compounds, and instead 1l pcihS re-
stored to :. renewal OF L!te fisoI"u
in despair leave him with ruined hcaith W sign
over his Calling disappointment.
DIR. JOHNSTON,
OFFICE. No. :, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Lett hand side going from Baltimore street II few
doors from the corner. Fail not to observe name
and number. a5, .s. .
GIT- No letters received unless postpaid and
containing q stamp to be used on the, reply.
Persons writing should state age, and send por-
ton of advertisement describing symptoms.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured st this Establish
mcnt, year after year, and the numerous import
ant Surgical Operations performed BY Or. John
ston witnessed by the representatives OF the press
appeared again and again before the public oe-
sides his standing as gentleman OF character .s,
and responsibility, is sufficient guarantee 70 'ne
afflicted
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
Baltimore, jy 7-ly.
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TXTRA FAMILY BACON, SAUSAGE
T. AND MINCE MEAT, &c.
l0OOOlbs choice FAMILY BACON, of my
own curing, consisting Of Hams, Shoulders
Sides and Breast Pieces. -,
MINCE and SAUSAGE MEAT, prepared
by myself with the greatest care; =,
Also choice SPICED BEEF ROUNDS, with
large supply of pure LEAF LARD expressly
tor IF talnily use put up III jars, kegs and hrkins,
IF various sizes, together with full supply of
~ '"'' " FINE FAMILY GROCERIES,,
consisting in part of Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Cur
rants, Raisins, Citron. &C., with constant sup
Of Of choice WINES and LIQUORS:
For all of which, if you want to be pleased III
4" SAML. j. REED,
doc lG "a south Fairfax street.
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NOR SEWING MACHINES-Karr's patent
Il Needle Settlers, adapted for all Sewing Ma,
chimes This is very desirable instrument and
no Sewing Machine can be said to be perfect
without it. Price 81 each. We are the cXclu-
sive agents for Alexandria.
inn IL H. s. LEADBEATER IL BRO.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Having
~ taken out letters Of administration upon the
estate Of the late JAMES HILTON this Is to
give notice TINT all debtors and creditors of the
deceased must settle their accounts with me
l. G.. O'NEAL, Sheriff,
dcc lG-tr Office No y south Royal st.
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sDyspcpsia, heaaacii,s, jam
dice, costiyeness, sick head
ache, chronic diarrhea, af-
fections ofthe bladder, camp
dysentory, affections of the
Kidneys, fever, nervousness,
ehills, diseases of the skin,
simnuritv of tho blood, mel
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Alexandria, Va, Sept. 10, 1870

Alexandria, Va, Sept. 10. 1870
Mr.. Arthur Nattans: Sir.l have great pleas
ure in testifying to the excellence of your Crys-
TIL Discovery for the Hair. Ny back halr Is re-
markably long and thick, and became prema.
davs % + IIesyumed its natural color, chestnnt-brown
cnlorinq every hair l like your preparation tor
its nurity, pleasant odor and freedom from all
miurrol and poisonous substances, as we'll as It's
nther eycellencics will recommend 1t to my
ucouairtancrs Very respectfully, MISS L""
Even the most incredulous must be convinced
bv such proofs as the above, from persons wen
Ennwn in Washington, The originals are open
to any one wishing to sec them
~ '''' '''' Arthur NATTANS,
Inventor and Proprietor,
Washington, d, {.
For H !" snle , in hiexandria by WAKEFIELD &
HALL, and druggists generally o-- jan D
NEW GOODS At I'VE VERY Low PRICES
hhds Demerara, P. r. and n. O. Sugars.
Is hbls Refined Sugars.
" 20 sacks Rio, Laguyra and Java C"tfee'.
Is tierces prime Western Leaf Lard.
3 tierces choice Sugar-cnred Hams. 9,
hhds George l. Jenkins Shoulders ana
Breakfast Bacon.
20 boxes Adamantne, Parafne aud Sperm
Candles 81 ID. -..."
10 boxes prime Factory Cheese.
lObuxcs Fox's Pearl Starch.
40 boxes Stearinc, Rabbits, Warfeld's and
other Soaps. ,,, and
Golden Syrup, together with full assortment "t
other goods making complete assortment %
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, :.
We call attention to the fact that the above
goods have MI been purchased since the reduc-
ton of the tariff and decline in prices, and We
are, therefore, enabled to offer them at sucn
prices rs shall defy competition.
- AVERY & DAVIDSON,
jan ls-tf 226 King ST.. cor. Alfred.
A TMORE'S MINCE MEAT, Sweet Cider,
| ~ Layer Raisins, Pruncs, Dried Peaches ana
! Dried Apples, for sale by
! ian J. c. MILBURN.
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That apph-
cation will be made to tho Orange AleAan-
dria and Manassas Railroad Company for the re-
newal of certificate No. COZ for t"rty,"nr s."res
of I,vnchburp Extension stock-Said certlhcato
having been lost or mislald. -, ;, r.nn .
ian 6-1aw.tm w ~. LAM.
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Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis
covered the most Certain, Speedy Pleasant and
Efectual Remedy in the world for all
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS.

Immediately cured and Full Vigor Restored.
This distressing Ahection--which renders life
miserable and marriage impossible-is the
penalty paid by the victims of improper indulg-
encies. Young persons aro too apt to commit
cxcesscs from not being aware Of the dreadful
consequences that may cnsue. Now, who that
understands the subject will pretend to deny that
the natural powers are lost sooner by those fall
ing into improper habits than by the prudent?
Besides being deprived Of the pleasure OF healthy
offspring, the most serious and Destructive symp-
toms of both body and mind arise. The system
becomes derangcd, the Physical and Mental
Functions weakened. Loss of Procrcative Power.
Nervous Irritability, Dyspepsia, .Papitatio!n Of
the Heart, Indigestion, Constitutional Debility
and Wasting of the Frame, Cough, Consumption,
Decay and Death.
A CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DAYS.
Relief in Six Hours No Mercury!
Persons ruined by Ignorant Trihing Prctenders
and their Deadly Poison should apply immed-
ately.
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8.

TAKING A DIp.-.A seashore correspondent
piyes the following lively pen-picture' OF 4
scene which will be familiar to many readers ;
1T il yery amusing to see the various
methods in which different bathers enter the
watnr ot the seashore. Some run in very
boldly with skip and jump, but are frighten-
ed at the first wave, and beat hasty retreat
to be followed by more cautious advance; some
dance about on the shore IN the widest manner
as if performing can.can, with the ocean Tor
a partner Others walk in deliberately till be-
yond their depth, when they return On their
backs, and float quietly along till wave, lands
them high and dry among the promenaders.-
On the shore the ladies trip down to the water s
edge in dainty slippers and pretty fancy bath
ing dresses, and after wetting the head walk
slowly and cautiously in, whilst in others 1t
seems to produce the greatest nervous excite.
mcnt and they scream and laugh at the top OF
their lungs, beg to be taken out and when out
implore you to take them back again.
COMMUNISM. "A reporter fthe New York
Herald has interviewed DR.. Karl Mark, grand
secretary OF the Workingmen's international
Association, headquarters at London, and
among much unipteresting matter, reports the
following question and reply:
Correspondent: Have you strong organl-
cation in the United State?
DR.. Mark: Yes; but We apprehend no violence
or trouble there, unless, indeed some OF your
great iron or other monopolists should take it
into their heads to employ force to put down
strikes, as they have done in one or two lnstan-
ces, in which case they will be swept away like
chaff before the wind.
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Ms-To the roters Of the city and county Of Al-
erand,ia Il propose to be a candidate for, a
seat in the next House Of Delegates from the
county of Alexandria, should find it to be the
wish of the people that should represent them.
As early Us possible after the adjournment ofthe
present Court, intend to address the citizens of
the city and county upon the questions vitality
affecting their interests, which will be brought
before the next General Assembly.
y24-tf CHARLES Z. STUART.
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GROCERIES.

GROCERIES.
TEO. Mob RNEI T. SON
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE,
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS.,
English and Scotch Ale and Brown Stout; also,
Eastern and Potomac Herring
and Mackerel,
NOS. l6G and ITO KING STREET,
Washington Hall Building)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. my 81
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
WIN. F. ROCKIES,
FAMILY GROCER,
Has removed to
TAT KING STREET,
Below Washington street.
ap l5-tf
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v. !. PIIELTS Hcn. MHNNg"r. n 7.
ALEXANDRIA, AND MAN.
W ASSAS RAILROAD.
M II sa: . :,
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FOR S.gLE OR RENT.

FOR RENT-The BRICK HOUSE, No.
E:a II north Water street; water and gas; rent
moderate. Apply to ,,,oon
ie l0-eotf j. II. ~. SMOOI.
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rTHE BALTIMORE PARLOR QUEEN.
). i. SENTON'S
New Patented Self Feeding Base Burning
pARLOR ERE PLACE STOVE.

New Patented Sclt-Feeding BaSe-Durnlng
PARLOR FIRE PLACE STOVE.
Mr. s. Is. Sexton is the original inventor of the
Illuminating Baltimore Fire Place Heaters
His several succeeding patents hay" been i'm
pruvclnents until this last is the superior Of them
ALL 1t cxccs ill the popular Fire Place Stoves
in beauty of finish, tasteful carving, and in heat
ing power 1t is the result Of twenty-five years
.pructlcal experience in inventng and manufac-
turing Fire Place Stoves, and combines all the
improvements Of our former Stoves, with addl-
lional improvements made this present season.
This Stove is decided success. Several hum
drcd of them were put up in dwellings during
the latter part of the Fall and during the. Win
ter, and we have received many testimonials
giving them the highest praise for powerful
heating capacity and economy in the consump-
ton of fuel.
THE DINING ROOM QUEEN.-We have
added new Fire Place Stove to our list this
season. This Stove is suitable for dining rooms.
1t is very ornamental and would answer for par
"rs also. 1t has the convenience of q large oven,
which can be used for warming plates, and heat
ing irons, rs we'll rs baking and boiling.
We also manufacture the BALTIMORE
pARLOR HEATERS, which are Top Feeding
and Self: Feeding Stove. They arc beautifully
finished and of great heating power.
For SALE Wholesale and retail, by
S. b. SEXTON IL CO.,
Ill West Lombard ST., Baltimore.
For sale in Alexandria by
jY 3l-3m THOs. HOY.
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JOHN HARLOW. NJ Is. HARLOW.
HARLOW Il BROTHER
GRoCERS liquor, P FEE IA And CON-
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Special attention given to the sale Of Country
Produce We most respectfully call the atten-
ton Of the trade to our large and splendid stock
Of goods, consisting Of Wines and Liquors,
Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast. Pieces, But
ter, Lard Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrups,
Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel Herring, Wood
enware, Baskets, Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, Canned
Goods Coal Oil, &c, and every other article
usually found in first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
fully solicited and all orders shall receive our
prompt attention. mar 2O-ly
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NJ ORR X a n D B IS T . n .

Tho steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con-
Meeting at Norfolk with the steamers sE@
of the Merchants and Miners ns-rE4E99s
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No 4 south wha1ves, EVERY MON
DAY, and FRIDAY, at 4.%0 p.
m, for Norfolk. Returning, leave Norfolk on
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATUR-
DAYS, at p. m, stopping at Fort Washing,
ton, Glymont, Piney Point Point Lookout and
Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
O., y. & NJ. and w. Il 0. K. Rs, and ut Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior in
ducements for the rapid and careful Shipment of
all kinds offreight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly d.
rcctcd to this feature. All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills Of lading
given.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
V. D. GRONER, Norfolk J. &. WATERS
Georgetown, or NJ. ELDRlDGE CO.,
Agents Alexandria.
S.P. BROWN & son, Gen. AgtS.,
Cor. 18th Il. and New York ave,
Washington, ID. c.
First class fare 10 Norfolk, 81; round trip, ST.
Second class fare to Norfolk, 81; round trip, -
NH lift
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T1HE SINGER FAMILY SEWING "a
The best for all kinds Of family sewing and
light manufacturing purposes. One hundred
and twenty sold in this city within the last tw"
wears, and they have given great satisfaction III
each and every case The machine in question
in simple, compact durable and beautiful, 1t
is less liable to get out of order than any nachIc
claiming public attention. There were 1865
sold lust year. being nearly double as many a
any of its competitors, and this fact or result has
been owing to its real merits hence lis great
popularity Machines sold on monthly install
ments. and satisfaction guaranteed. instruction
riycn in the use Of the machine at the residences
ofpurchasers I. {. bhkh J. Agcnl,
Just received, n supply of the PATENT
TICKER: also PATENT BELT STOP,
which prevents the machine from running back.
jy 3l-tf --.-
HENsT1T'GlHHEEPl r EHNDNEEcH'kFS'
Only SljO per dozen. Also Handkorchlct4 If
all grades, all Linen, from Coo to SIS per eoZcn,
At GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
iyo2 - King street
w AFTER COOLE
Assorted size: and styles for sale low at 10
King street.
&c 2-eo3nl L. j. MlLLEh.