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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

A NOVEL WAY OF GETTING RrcH.-A
member of tile Legislature few days since
received letter in printed form, Of which
the following is copy: Heading How to
make two Persons Rich. Not 4 Lottery. bnt 4
Gift From Many to One and from One TO
One Of Many. Ten cents is paid out III thou
sands Of ways almost every day thoughtlessly
| by millions of people One million Of ten cent
pieces make in round numbers 100 900. With
out any claim to charity. or anypretense OF any.
thing whatever, the undersigned simply and
respectfully Soclts from you one ten cent scrip.
and asks you to sendit in the envelope enclosed.
Please do not put this one side, but ut once
grant SO small request and be one of many to
make one person rich, who will in return, I'LL
prcjudiced, give one-half received, less expense
incurred to one of the many who first give
The names OF both persons made rich by this
novel idea will be published. You wilnot miss
ten cents. Please send it by return mail. 1t will
certainly make two persons rich, your obedicnt
servant, and it may be you; Respectfully. Jessie
f. Anthony, No &c Sudbury street. Boston.
Mass
This letter the honorable member from some
where, as in duty bound, gave to Major Jones,
who sent one of his detectives to No. &C Sud
bury street to investigate. The result was
simply the discovery that there was box post
ed up in the entry way into which the postman
is, and for some time has been, in the habit of
dropping large numbers Of letters coming from
all sections of the country, and supposed to con-
tain the pecuniary responses from sympathetic
individuals to the above pathetic appeaL-Bo
ton Herald
a WHEELING MATclI-A correspondent Of
the Boonsboro' Odd Fellow, writing from
Sharpsburg gives the following item of
news in that ancient borough: 4 crowd Of
men and boys assembled in the public square
to witness wheeling match for a pig the pig
having been presented to the Fair The CON
ditions were that person be blindfolded, take
up a wheel-barrow. turn it around and wheel it
a distance of POO yards where stake was
driven in the ground and the one wheeling
nearest the stake was to receive the pig. There
were sixteen competitors at twenty-five cents a
wheel 1t was quite amusing to witness the
wheeling J. S. Barkdoll dealer in leather
and hides was the lucky man, he having ran
against the stake and knocked it down The
pig was carried off in triumph by Mr.. Bark
doll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

r ARGE CONsIGNMENTS OF BUCK
IL SKIN GAUNTLETS AND GLOVES for
ladies, gents and boys. These Gloves, in style
and durability, cannot be excelled.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
ian IA 76 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

47SO PIECES OF SHEET Music
~ I w Some of the very best standard
music extant for sale at half price by
i'm JOHN II. PARROTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

IOLMAN'S ENGLISH MUSTARD and the
~ celebrated Durham Mustard for sale by the
h. by the CHINESE TEA COMPANi i,
| ian y, No II north ROYAL street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

pOYS' AND YOUTHS SLIPPERS, for
ID house and street very cheap.
oct 19-tf WADDEY'S "a King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

NERINO HOSE AND HALF HOSE, fine
WI English manufacture from 50 to $40 90
per dozen very cheap, ut
CHAS w. GREENS,
Jan 10 IL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

DARACELSUS PARACELSUS!-An
l. er supply Of this excellent remedy for Corns
and Buniols, just received and for sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL
inn % Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

CANNED PEACHES, Pears, Pineapples,
- Raspberries, Peas, Lima Beans, Ear y Swset
Corn, Tomatoes, Fresh Salmon, Star Lobsters,
&C. for sale by
inn II GEO. McBURNEY L. SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

nor SALE-Three shares of the stock of the
IL WASHINGTON and ALEXANDRIA
TURNPIKE co. Certificate dated September
Is. 1910. FENDALL Il FENDAIL,
jan l7-eo4t Attorneys, Washington, -. T..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

DR. JAMES B. HODGkIN,
DENTAL SURGEON,
Graduate Baltimore College Dental Surgery
Office and Residence SO Prince Street.
1.-TWO doors above Royal }
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
NITROUS OXIDE GAS administered. iaug2tt
TAMES F. CLARK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
BRENTsvILLE, PRINCE WILLIAM Co., VA.
Will attend promptly to any business in the
Courts of Prince William, Fairfax and Stafford
counties. Pr. VIM. CO., dec lily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

r AIDES PARLOR AND TOILET SLIP
II PERS
Ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies Last
ing Broadway, Ladies White Kid Mari All
toinette, Ladies Victoria, Ladies' Paris, Ladies
Lasting Toilet, Ladies Cashmere, Serge sLd Car
pet Slippers, in every style and quality,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

NEW YORK BUCHWHEAT FLOUR re-
IN cevcd and for sale by
AVERY l. DAVIDSON.
jams 22G King st. cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

n ENTS TOILET SLIPPERS.
a large stock Goat Calf and Morocco Opera,
Cloth, Carpet and Plush Plain Slippers, very
cheap at
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

nor SALE, A PIANO-Can be seen at the
Il rooms of Nessrs GREEN Il BRO, corner
Of Prince and Fairfax SITS jan 19-3t
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
To the Unfortunate.
NEW REMEDIES, NEW REMEDIES.
DIR. GIBBONS DESPENSARY.

G6Ho KEARNY ST., corner OF
~ ~sD Commercial, San Francis
co, established in 1854, for the treat
ment of Sexual and Seminal Dis asses.
such as Gonorrhea, elect, structure.
Syphilis in all its forms, Seminal
Weakness, lmpotency. etc. Skin
diseases (of years standing) and Vi.
cerated Legs, successfully treated.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair to
lis natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and etiectral
for preserving the
hair. FADED or gray
har as soon restored
to ats original color
ar'M the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair il thick
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.


Medical Adviee.-DR WI X po;IFRry.s
Meaai and Surgical Institute is becoming SINE ora my
.e e welfare OF our State and health our citizens
ana MS RAPIDLY spreading reputation although II NAV az
out the signal Q! skill and follows as the
9nainted with gentlemen who have suffered for wears
disease and who had taken of ever,
aNaahle means that promised relief but vii how, ,c
unt they they called upon DR.. Doherty who in inrre
os SNORT space OF time, has given them entire Keller II
gratifying To announce this fact because the neor i
Gentleman who seeks, not by defamation of others 20 s
osh ms reputation or TO the supet If ,s
own upon the rnii of aaother's fame The Decor ,n
aucts ms Institute in such that must h ~s
ing 10 all his patients. lie examines advises ana recon-
menus without charge and the patient after hearing hi.
terms Tor treatment accep reject Mt pleasure In
no case does the Doctor make charge unless he effects
cure rms he is able to do, because he feels the cons
dence which long experience has given and no doubt The
consolation which appertains that on6dence Persons
aitet "iih either accute chronic disease wou, 10
well to consult the Doctor; at all it can do no brm
Tor consultation he asks fee; does he insist on
10 hs unless the patient places hms
under his care. His offices on Sacramento street
posite the Pacific Mail Steamship ofice-S + Nrys
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

DR.. GIBBoN has the pleasure of announcing that he
has returned from visiting the principal Hospitals
rope, and has resumed practice his Dspenary 523
kearny street, corner of Commercial where his old pa
tients and those requiring his services may find him.
The Doctor has spared neither time nor money in seek
ing ont new remedies and has returned with increased
facilities for the alienation of Human suffering
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
To FEMALES

When female is in trouble or afflicted with dsease,
as weakness of the back and limbs pain in the head dim
ness OF sight loss of muscular power papitaon of the
heart rrltabty nervousness extreme urinary deicul-
ties arrangement of digestive functions debility
vagins all diseases of the womb hysteria steri,ity
and all other diseases peculiar females she should go
write at to the celebrated female doctor, W. X
Doherty at his Medical Institute and consult him about
her troubles and disease The Doctor is efectng
than any other physician in the State of California
Let false delicacy prevent you but apply Immediately
and yourself from painful sufeings and premature
DEATH All married ladies' whose delicate health OF other
circumstances prevent increase in their families should
write call at Dr. W. X. Doherty's Medical Institute
they will every possible relief and hslp The
Doctors offices arranged that he be consutet
without fear of observation.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
Established expressly to afford the afflicted
sound and scientific Medical did, IN the
treatment and cure Of oil Private and
Chronic Diseases, cases Of secre-
cy and all sersdl disorders.
TO THE AFFLICTED

DR. W. X. DoHERrY returns his sincere thanks to his
numerous patients for their patronage take
this opportunity to remind them that continues to
suit at his Institute for the chronic diseases Of tho
Lungs Liver, Kidneys. Digestive and Gento-U Urinary.
organs and all private Diseases viz Syphilis in all it's
forms and stages Seminal Weakness and all tho horrid
Consequences OF seffabuse Gonorrha Geet Structures
Nocturnal and Diurna Emissions, Sexual Debility, Dis
eases OF the Back and Lors Inflammation of the Blad-
der and Kidneys etc. etc and he hopes that his long
experience and successful practice will continue to-
insure him share of public patronage. BY the prac-
tice OF many years in Europe and the United States,
he is enabled to apply the most efficient aud sue
cessfhl remedies against diseases of all kinds lie To-
mercury charges moderate. treats his patients in COR
rect and honorable way and has references of
able veracy from of known respectablty high
standing in society All parties consulting him. by letter
otherwise will receive the and gentlest
and implicit secrecy.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
Seminal Weakness.

Seminal emissions, the consequent of selfabuse. THIS
by the youth OF both to almost unlimited extent
producing, with Rnerring certainty the following train
of morbid symptoms unless combated by scientific med
cal measures, viz Saiow counienance spots under
the pain in the head, ringing in the ear like
the rustling Of leaves and rattng of chario
about the lons weakness Of the limbs confused VISION
oiunted intellect loss ofccnfdence. denee approach
ing Strangers dislike to form acquaintances dis
position TO shan society loss of memory hectic ushes
pmpes and various eruptions about the face furred
tongue, feid breath, coughs consumption, night
monoa:ana and frequent insanity. If relief is net OBJ
tanned the sufferer should apply Immediately either in
person or by leite and have effected by his
and scientific mode of treating this disease which
fails OF efecting qnck and radical DR.. G. will
giveone Hundred Dollars to any person who will prove
satisfactorily to him that he cured OF this complaint
by etfher Of the San Francisco quscks.
DOCTOR GlBB0N is responsible and will give to each
patient written instrument. binding himself to effect
RADICAL and permanet cure make no chang
PERSONS at distance may be CURED AT H0lE by ad-
dressing letter DR. Ghbon. stating symptoms
length of time the disease has continued and have Red
cines promptly forwarded. free from damage and eurios
y, part country with full and plain drec-
ter OF through Wells Fargo 4 Co.
OF Commercial, San Francisco, Post 0oce box 1857.
Consultation FREE. Private Entrance on Commercial
al Persons writing Dr. Gibbon will please
name of the paper they see his advertisement in.
feb, Is, lS6o-tf
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

How many thousands of persons both male and female
ale there who suffering out miserable existence from
the effects OF secret indulgence, from virus absorbed
into the system Look at their pad, dis
figured faces and their broken down constitutions dis
qualifying them for the happiness of marriage or the
enjoyment of lfe In this horrd hcusa nis
fer until death chses the Let parents guardians
and friends attend o those who Suffering from any of
these horrible, lifedestroyng malades-see that they
cared for ana cured before it is late Send them
immediately to Dr. Gibbons. physician who made pri-
vae diseases his especial study for years. who is
tain to cure the most nveerate mercury or
any injurious drugs 1t is important those afflicted or
tn those who interested in the welfare their friends
TO be careful OF the many pretended doctors who nest all
cities publishing their skill in curing all diseases in few
days imposing upon the pablo by using names of emf
nen physicians from Europe and places Be there
the hands ofthose charlstans
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
Great Reduction
In the prices of Blacksmithing Work
To SUIT THE TINES.

e. HUGHES has re-openei at his Old Stand or
NSo Hospital street Souora Aud is now ready TO d,
Az AInas OF hiscksmthng. in manner which cannot ai
% give entire satisfaction. at the following rates:
tires on one to four horse wagon, per
Sihgte TIRE 80 81
&c" nres, per set l. q
S"sie are - sos
Welding and setting sxies per axle sol
anu S ~. other Kinds OF work in proportion.
SPECIAL attention paid to horse sfoeinr
viii also guarantee To cure all diseases Of the feet
sneh As qnIttors false quarters sand cgsSs trustees
ea cruises over reaching. interfering and contracted
'eet caused 10y had shoeng, tree of charge
s"'''@' Ap't II, t>os-if NJ. T.. HUGHES.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
To CORRESPONDENTS

Patients residing in any part Of the Sata however dis
tant who may desire the opinion and advice of DR. Dch
erty in respective and who think proper to
submit written statement of such In pr eference hold
ing personal Interview are respectfully assured that
their communications viii he held most sacred
II the be fully and candly described
mnncaton viii he unnecessary instructions for diet
men, aud the general treatment the case itself fin
ciuding the remedes viii be forwarded without DELAY
and in such manner to convey no idea of tl nnr
port OF the letter or parcel so transmitted -
CS Consuifation-by letter or otherwise-9Rzs. Per-
manent cure guaranteed or no paw Address
w. K D0HERTY, VI. D..
San Francisco, California
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
SPERMATORRHEA
DR. D0HFRTy

Dr. DOfERTY has just published an rtant pamph
let embodyDg his views and experiences in ressS
Impo' ence or Vrity benga short treatise Sperma
orrheea or Seminal Weakness Nervous and Physical De-
the Sexaal Organs
This little work contains information of the utmost
vre TO all whether married SINGLE and will be sent
FREE by mail receipt of SIX CENTS postage stsmps
for return postage
Address, WK DOHERTY NJ D.,
oclI San Francisco, Cali
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

Mae Of Poor Rum, Nhiskey, Proof Spirits
and Refuse Liquors doctorcd, spiced and sweet
cncd to please the taste, called Tonics. "Appct:z
c-s." Rcstorcrs" &C.. that lead the tpplcr on to
drunkenness AID ruin but ere true Medicine, made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of California free
from nil Alcoholic St;mulanIs. They are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and 4 LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE perfect Renovator and
1nv@or3tor oftie System, carrying of all poisonous
matter aad restoring the blood to healthy condition
No person cen tac these Gltters according to Gree
ton and remain long uawll.
S1c0 will be given fer ~ ncurablc case, provided
the bones arc rot destroyed by mineral poison or
other means and the vital organs wasted beyond the
point ofrcpai-.
Far InIamm:itory and Chronic Ishcumn-
t:s,n aud <;out, Dyspepsia ar Indigestion,
Bilious, Ecniittcnt and Intermittent Fcvers,
Diseases of the EioCd, Liver, Kidneys, and
Bladder. ticsc Biiicrs have been most success
fal. SGch Diseases are caused by Initiated
Flood. which is generally produced by arrangement
of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache Pain il the Shoulders, Coughs, Tigtncss of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eruc.ations of the Stomach,
Lad taste il taa Mouth, Bilious Attacks. papitation
Of the Heart Inflammation of the Lungs. Pain in the
regions CT tho Eidncys aad hundred other painful
symptoms, the ofsprings of Dyspepsia.
They iavgorato the Stomach and stimulate the tor
pd and bowels, which render them of uaequacd
efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all impurities, and
inpartiag new life and vigor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES. Erupt.ons, letter, Salt
Rheum, Botcaes, Spots, Pim2les Pustucs Boils, Car
bunces Ring Worms, Scald-IIead Sore Eyes, E-ysip-
clas Itch Scur Discolorations of the Skin, Hamors
and Diseases of the Skn of Whatever nature,
literally dug up end carried ont ofthc system il
ehor' time By the of these Bitters. One bottle in
such will convince the iacredulous of their
curative effect.
Cleanse tho Initiated Blood whenever you find its
impurities bursting through the skin in Pimpes. Erup
tons Sores cleanse it when you ind it INSTRUCTED
and sluggish in the veins cleanse it when is FOUL
and your feelings viii tell you when Keep the blood
pure and the health of tic system will follow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS, lurking in the
system of SO many thousands, efectcay destroy
cd and removed. For fall directions read carefully
the circular around each bottle, printed IN four Ian.
guases-Eaglsh, German, French aad Spanish.
j. WALKER, Proprietor. II. II. MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agents. San Francisco, CAL,
AID So and 81 Commerce Street, New York.
v SOLD DY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
Jan = lST1-ly
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

encd, falling hair checked, and bald
hess often, though not always. cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are DESTROYED,
or the glands atrophicd and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
OF tol.ing the hair with pasty scdi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent tie hair
from turning gray or falling Oft, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. Ii wanted
merely for
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-11-15

THE SUMTER News We were SraSheo
some days ago, 20 meet with our Old friend
and former chu:a. Mr.. Horace Darr, OF the
Sumter News. H. vas so changed by the
prints Of tine that We might have passed
him by, hut he spoke 10 some one passing
and the voice arrested our attention. lhe
voice was the same as Of o!d-hearfy ana
genial. We were pleased to meet HIM ah0
learn that tic News IS enjoying fire degree
of prosperity. This paper is Z staunch ad-
vocatc of right over wrong, of reason over
error, and suiIS under the pennant 'of the
constitution us it was" and psocIaimS ear
mostly anI vigorously, ROW that the laS'
plank is about 70 lie knocked c1s OF the po-
lltical cdificc, that it mus. be restored. We
heartily recommend tie News IS paper
worthy Of patronage, aid trust that it mST
live to see the restoration of order i. so Siren
uoesly calls fer.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-11-15
For tic Herald.
Social Wishing.

Young mcn are not to,.'! OF visiting. icy
,lc.fi, !; frc!ious 10 Gail from house ~ LuGse'
TO seek an acquaintance with >ocie;F. IL;
il ;hey would cmp.oy more ut th:;: time III
this WAY, ,;cy wou.L tiEd it i source OF pleas
IRE and prol:.. They woEld ii!rs he cna;.cd
10 make valuable acG;iaiE;aEccs; ticr would
sec E,cn rs they ::rc ana Eot as they appear
in fNblic life; they would get deeper III
s.cIit INTO human nature; they would escape
the hollow aid hcarticsS sai:atioas OF rH"~
lie occasions, anI be able better 10 under
stand ''i!!c 1t kolrc." lam aware tliNt those
who congrrsltc in lar"" cities arc often des
titufc Of any place which thcy dare G"homi'
nate Home Ia: Dt!:e:< Who are Ei"rc ior;"'
n.;c.y situated, have r;uiy dcvo'vcd up1i:
them rs this very fact: Il Lu!y, l"o, wn!c:i
! has hardly bc.run to b.: G!!irrs.i" III. III
,own like ris, .lv doors ii every "I!.'% $HUu'A
| be opened 10 oar youa:; zen; ti;ey Shout!
le invited :rcGHcii;;: 10 visit families, no; as
strangers Or Dependents, bat rs yoGHS mea
who hayc no home and tir"si'!c o: their o"n
! And hose ihu: ;ilc parcE> "i Nc"bcIry VII!
! I.r liz. v,;unc :rcn kuO" that ;ic!r par
| lors and Si;vi,ig-:Uuia> arc always ready &c
receive them. aui, when they come, give
| them 4 cordial welcome. Aud they VIII mud
in after months that We will not have Sc
manv Gisspaicd young lncu in Ncwhcrry.
| \ CLERK.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-11-15
Sale G. Rel and Personal
EE&1@rsV.

NOTICE, iNi'l sell to ,ae highest bidder
II NY residence. oHc nile above MrN"ry's
Ferry. cm >,lr.;a I!;vrr, Oh the 5ih DAY
DE DECEMBER NEXT tie following Real
and rrr<uuai Property 10 wi;: tracts of
laiii.
Tract No l, Known &S tho Wit pl,n'a-
'icn containing onc hundred aid seventy
acres.
Tract No. co@;ai;;n. fifty acres and
known rs the 3 a..k place..
Tract Ne 3, adjoining l;"me place, con-
t#ining fifty acres, iroic or less.
Tlar, 70. i, known as the p;ncy Woods
p!ani&lion, containing oue hundred and
sixty acres, more Or less, also a: the same
tine ar,! place my persona? property coa-
>:>:u- o: Nu!a. Cyttit, To, Corn, Fn:'
der. Gotten Seed, I!oa>ri,o'l and kit'f 81.
Furniture. AZ. my ore DESIRING to pur-
cE":". tic ii. Itr>::. :.i.;G :. il! take pleasure in
slow IN. lncIn either y: ,!c Hb0:c described
Plantations. Terms rad" ';orn on day of
Sale. az; r IF FELLE2S.
NOv 6 .T---,.