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NEW USDEREEED
Shuttle Sewing Machine
Is lighter running moro simple, more durable,
and easier to manage than any other Shuttle
Sewing Machine.
1t sews the thinnest as well as the heaviest
fabrics-even leather
1t is kept in perfect running order, free OF
charge, for five years.
It Can be bought for FlFTY-FIyE DOL
LARS, payable IN monthly lnstalments, at
PRETZFELDER 81 BENDHEIM'S,
No. IA King street.
A. ROSENTHAL General Agent,
oct 26-eo3m sol 7th ST., Washington, D. G.
BOARDING.
Has opened the large and commodious
BOARDING HOUSE,
No. So Prince St,
formerly kept by Mrs. Carter. This house has
been put in thorough repair, and is supplied
with every convenience for the comfort Of
guests. Transient as well as permanent board
ers accommodated
References Rev. e. II. Norton, d. D., Rev.
r. H. McKim, Mr.. H. b. Hoomes, Mr.. James
Green, Col NJ. D. Ball. nov l3-lm
EEvER AND AGUE CURED.
DR.. HORIZONS MIASMA ANTIDOTE, a
speedy and permanent cure Tor Fever and Ague
and Bilious Complaints
This remedy il. positive, not pretended,
cure for Fever and Ague. 1t is composed
tirely of Vegetable Extracts, and is harmless in
its effects OIL the system, Just received and for
sale by WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
oct IL Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
OHRIsT CHURCH PARSONAGE FOR
" SALE
The Wardens will sell, at private sale, the
above property, situated at the northeast corner
of Washington and Princess streets, II not dis
posed of within thirty days it will be offered 1T
auction, OF which duo notice will DC given The
property will be subdvlded or sold entire
E. G. FLETCHER,
r. JOHNSTON,
dac 2-2,w1m Wardens.
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FOR Il DIES,
IL Handkcrchiets for Children, Hand cr-
chiefs for Gentlemen, Hemstltced Hnndker-
chiefs, Corded Bordercd Handkerchlets, Color,
ed Bordered Handkerchie's and Black Edged
Hsndkerchofs-al at very low prices at
dec ROBT l.. WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-11
Laos UMBRELLA.

This Umbrella is positively waterproof and
will not fade For sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-11
GROCERIES.
OHINESE TEA COMPANY,

|CHINEsE TEA COMPANY.
NO. NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON 1872. Il
(No old stock.)
Japans, pound, half do. and quar-. do. packages
very hne, ........ ..................Sl w
five ID chests superior quality. 30
Oolong, extra fine quality 90
superior .................... IS
fair u" ...................... 0 IS
Imperial extra fine g ......."...".......... 40
superior Observation-Disclosures. g
fair " ....................... IS
Young Tyson, extra Observation-Disclosures. | 80
English Breakfast ........"....""..... ! 10
superior. l w
Gunpowder, extra fine, 60
superior, j 90
gOOQ .......... l w
We are confident that the quality of our Teas
them compared with any in the market.
We have everything in the FINE GROCERY
LINE
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from us that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated in price,
and surpassed in quality
No. II north Royal street,
jy l2-f Alexandria, Virginia.
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NEW GOODS.
IN WATERPROOF CLOTH.
Just opened full supply. We call especial
attention 10 the new mixtures in these goods OF
Blue, Green Brown and Black.
dec ROBERT L. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-11

LIENS LUNG BALSAM, Wistar's Bal
n sam of Wild Cherry, HALLS Balsam, Wiz
ard Oil, TUFTS Sarssparlla and Pills Warmers
Pills of Iodoform and Iron, Codeine, Gilsemi-
mum and Cod Liver Oil, just received and for
dec 10 S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
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KING STREET.
20 /

AUGUSTUS WALL,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Hay, GRAIN s. MILL FEED, SEEDS, &c. !
No 2Ol King street,
ian 3O-ly ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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MOI NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have just received large and carefully se-
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON 1872. Il
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WE ARE selling in large quantities A
w which assists much in the cue OF the
Epizootic. A W ALL,
nov l9-lm 2Ol hing street.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

of personal gifts by official patronage,
seizure OF the war powers, indignity to
the black Republicans ; also the various
incapacities exhibited by the President
and the rings by which he governs, none
of which you can defend. You know
well that the rings are already con-
demned by the American people.
For myself, I say plainly and without
hesitation that | prefer Horace Greeley,
with any Congress on the Cincinnati
platform, to President Grant with his
pretensiOns and his rings, a vote for
whom involves the support of all his
pretensiOns, with prolonged power in
all the rings. There must be another
influence and another example The
administration in all its parts is I'M
pressiyely the President. Let his soul be
enlarged with a sentiment of Justice,
quickened by industry, and not only
the two houses of Congress but the
whole cOntry will feel the irresistible
authority overspreading, pervading
and p~ermeating everywhere.
Therefore, III proportion as you are
earnest for the rights of the cOlOred cit
izen, and place them above all partisan
triumph, you will be glad to support the
candidate whose heart has always
throbbed, for humanity. The country
needs such motive power in the White
House. 1t needs a generous fountain
there. IN a word, it needs somebody
different from the present incumbent
and nobody knows that better than
Speaker Blaine. The personal imputa-
ton you make upon me | repel with the
Indignation of an honest man. I was a
faithful supporter of the President
noted somewhat tardily his painful
conduct on the San Domingo question
involving the seizure Of the war power
in violation of the constitution and in
dignity to the black republic in viola
tiOnal of international laws, and when
demonstrated against the intolerablt
Outrages, | was set upon by those acting
in his behalf. Such is the origin of my
opposition. | could not have done less
without failure in that duty which il
with me the rule of life. Nor can
doubt that when partisan sentiments
are less active you will regret the
wrong You have done me-. Meanwhile
| appeal cotidently to the candid judg.
ment Of those who, amidst all present
differences of opinion, unite in tile great
objects of party precedence to which
my life is devoted.
| am, sir, your Obedient servant,
CHARLES SUMNER.
To Sneaker Blaine
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

willfulIy, but none the less readily.
The small handful Of Republicans COM
Dared with the whole mass who unite
with yourself and Mr.. Greeley in going
over to the Democratic party can not
leaven that lump of political unsound-
ness even if you press your original prln-
ciples in the contest. The administra-
ton of Mr.. Greeley, therefore, should he
be elected, would be i'll wholeand III de-
tail a Democratic administration, and
you would be compelled to go with the
current, or repent and turn back when
too late to mend the evil you had done.
Your argument that Horace, Greeley
does not become a Democrat by recelv-
ing Democratic votes, illustrating by
analogy your own election to the Sen
ate, is hardly pertinent.
The point is not what Mr.. Greeley
will become personally, but what will be
the complexion Of the great legislative
branch of the government, with all Its
vast and controlling power. You know
very well, Mr.. Sumner, thatif Mr.. Gree
lev is elected President, Congress is
handed Oyer to the party who have per
sistently denied the rights OF the black
man; what course will pursue toward
the colOred manisOf small consequence
after you have transferred the power
of the government to his enemy. The
colOred men of this country are not as
q class enlightened, but they have won
derful instincts, and when they read
your letter they will know that in a
great crisis in their fate you deserted
them. Charles Sumner cooperating
with Jefferson Davis is not the same
Charles Sumner they have hitherto
idolized any more than Horace Greeley,
cheered to tie echo in Tammany Hall.
is the same Horace Greeley whom the
Republicans have hitherto trusted.
The black men Of this country, will
never be ungrateful for what you have
done for them in the past, nor i'll the
bitterness of their hearts will they ever
forget that, heated and blinded by per
sOnal hatred of n man,, you turned
your back on millions whom, in past
years, you have stood as a shield and
bulWark of defence.
Very respectfully your obedient ser
want, JAMES G. BLAINE.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10
sMnamers Les1ee

WAsaaaNaFDE, July 3flAEF. Summers
latsN ernates intenm excitement ia All
circles and some depression among
Radicals.
Willie clainNd that this letter viii
not ems tile Sas1tIeln egFae ID break
from their leagues an0 the aesINa1isla az
thu caTpet-bag supported bvrnffasas
af their oWn race. It's effect among the
moro enlightened and free Dagries St
the North will lis sweeping. and that
however i'll may eject Suite elections
South, it's admitted Ii makes Grants
defeat for the Presidency sure.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

There is a publication in the Picoyane
of the 7th inst, taken from another pa
per, which concerns some of the repre-
~sentatives from this parish, to the last
Legislature. We r~eceivedit too late for
publication this week. We believe they
are misreresented, and call their atten-
ton to the article as they maynotreceive
the ape containing it before u next
ioay1a
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

We call the attention of urreaders to
the address of Gen. Allen Thomas, which,
covering the same ground with a good
many other addresses we see in print,
we reproduce on account OF its being
shorter. It is convincing, and is worth
narus91-
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

We,publish to-day the letter of sena-
tor Sumner in reply to several proml-
nent colored citizens, and also Speaker
Blaine's letter to him and his reply
thereto. ....s
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

The news in regard to the election in
North Carolina, on the list inst, is still
indefinite. It will require the official
count to decide who is the winner.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

The RefOrmers quit the Democratic
party when it was united, because it
was too weak TO win, They return tot
when tWo-thirds Of It's strength has left
it and gone into the Liberal movement,
where half the ReforTners had previous
.ly gone. And now the fag end of these
two parties, originally too weak, when
combined and entire, to accomplish
anything, put forward a state ticket
which they proclaim is able to save the
State. Political impudence and brazen
efrontery could hardly go further.
These eonspiratoTs must think that
she peOpEe are fools. to believe that
stump-fan ticket in the~interest Of Kel-
l0gg, RadicRhsm and Africanism.
INatchiticles Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

Passing along Camp street yesterday
We overheard OneDerson say to another:
= would rather TINT the Cust0rnhouse
party should win and carry with it d
negro legislature than give upour united
State ticket and long cherished minei-
Pies. Tlissad tosay--ist the language
Of every inc0nsideFate Last Ditcher.
Though salvation lieso on oneside, and a
Radical legislature with utter ruin on
the other, they weleonae the losing and
refnse the winning gaIIle. mot this
ms mt BarTahasiN is theirinsane de-
ia Welcome ruin rather than sal
sEien at the hands Of anew political
d~ispensafion TN. @. Times, July 3lst.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

The Shreveport Times hits the naiIon
the head when its says chat The Demo
Gratis and Reformers Of New Orleans
!" are resolved, at all hazards and re-
garIless Of the interests of the balance
oft tile State, to keep ii ticket iii the field
fO persevere al organization through
which they may be able to make d fgIlt
FOR the municipal offices z Of the eify.
That is the sole Object they have III
view: They are willing To permit the
election of Kellogg and Antoine, IL
they cagl g0bble up for themselves the
Offices Of New Observation-Disclosures
Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

Phillips has a new kind OF sewing
machine for sale-that is, new for this
market-and said to be very cheap.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

peeeuliar feature Of tleaction taken
hy Che ft~een-seventy thirds Of the De-
ns0cEatle Committee, iii the manipula-
ton nfata politics IN the interest of
Grant and keIlg@g III the nomination
ny them OH IL full Bourbon electoral
Greeley and Brown ticket. The Object
Us thus to divide the EreeleY vote. and
70 secure theStatefoE Gen. Grant. This,
we presume, is anartof thee0rlnpt bar
gain haeY have nude with the Custom
house eliqne,-N stghitnche Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

The Democratic Committee, of the
parish of Ibervile, did not disband the
whole Democratic party, butthe organi-
cation Of the party in that parish. The
National Democratic party was disband-
ed at Baltimore and organized at the
same time into q Liberal Republican
party, by the adoption of the Liberal
Republican platform and the nonina-
ton of the Liberal Republican candi-
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

GEE ..= HEH# 80 --r .H4 F-@ =
The LIBERAL CoNyENTIoN.-This
body assembledin New Orleans, at the
Academy of Music, last Monday. There
was a large number of delegates pres
t, b. the best men, and representing
Tie various interests of the State,
Many OF them Ter delegates to the
Democratic and Reform conventions,
in june. On the first day the conyen-
ton organized, Hon. w. w. Pugh, OF
Assumption being elected president,
and appointed a committee of fifteen
three from each congressional district
to confer with the Democratic, Reform,
and Republican (Pinchback convention
Executive Committees, with a view to
coalition. On the second day nothing
was done, owing to the conference COM
mittee not being prepared to report.
We have not received the third days
proceedings, before going to press.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

PINCHBACk FOR GREELEY ~.
1t is intimated that Pinchback. him.
self, who has been claimed as d strong
Grant man, but desired this avowal in
order to place himself under the Gree
lev banner. Being a colored man him
self, Pinchback's decision will have an
important influence on the colored ele-
ment in this State.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-11-29
ST. JOHNSBURY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 1872

into some corporate business, they generally
get Incorporated by the State legislature
for the purpose; but State legislature could
not incorporate individuals oil over the Uni
ted States and Canadas
L have great confidence 10 the benefits in
store for the members of this Order, if they
only persevere and do what they may. But
1t is something new in this section of the coun-
try, aud people outside Of the Order do not
really know what to think Of IL, whether to
venture IN or keep ont, and therefore await
results. hope that no Grange or member
of Grange will be disheartened or impa.
tient at the slow progress of the Order in
developing the full objects and benefits hop
ed to be realized from it, but wait aud see.
Already thousands Of farmers at the West
have realized large amounts of money saued
in buying farming utensils by means Of the
Order, which can be done here when the bus
iness is in full running order.
A PATRON.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-11-29

the spout OF watering pot, and the NOR,
finely it is perforated the better, so as L
sprinkle the water over the flowers and leaves
without bending them down with its weight
Many persons think il sufficient to water
the roots, which is a great mistake, II
materially contributes to its health and
beauty to sprinkle the whole plant:
Comforting the garden, woods and flowers
With the cool spray Of artificial showers"
Or such plants as are succulent, it is gen.
orally advised to water the leaves but sell
dom, lest y redundancy of moisture should
rot them. The best way in watering all
plants, is rather to cast the water at, than to
pour it on them, as it falls more lightly. II
will be observed that more water, as we'll a.
more shelter, must be necessary for potted
plants, than for those in open ground.
Flowers must not be denied the light
toward which they naturally turn the want
of it will injure their health as much as the
want Of water, air, or warmth.
They must also be allowed mir even those
that will not bear the outer air must have
the air of the room frequently freshenod by
ventilation, to preserve them in health.
Care should be taken not to let plants stand
iu a draught, for, when so situated, one
strong gust of an easterly wind will often
prove sufficient to destroy them.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-11-29
RE-PoTTING PLANTS.

Parlor gardening is becoming each year
more necessary as pleasant adjunct to home
life. 1t is also the especial province of the
ladies Of the household. The following di.
rections from Brecks New Book of Flowers,
is orthodox IN every respect;
To ascertain if a plant wants fresh potting
turn it carefully out of the pot, with the
earth attached to it, and examine the roots.
If they are matted about the sides and bot.
tom of the ball, the plant evidently needs
fresh pOtting. Their carefully reduce the
ball of earth, to about third Of its original
bulk ! single out the matted roots, and trim
away all that are mouldy and decayed.
Probably the same pot may then be large
enough, but, if it requires larger one, it
should be about two inches broader for a
middle.sized plant; three or four for large
plant. If the roots are not matted, but the
pots are filed with fbers, keep the ball entire
and carefully plant it in larger pot At
the top Of large pot, an inch. and of
small one, half an inch, should be left for the
reception of water, without danger Of over
flow. A little gravel charcoal, or pieces Of
broken pots should always be placed at the
bottom for drainage,
A plant newly potted must never be ex-
posed to a strong sun. 1t should be watered
and placed in the shade Immediately, and
there remain until it is rooted, which may be
known by its starting to grow.
Plants are frequently destroyed by repot-
ting, merely by the careless manner in which
it is done. When the roots are spread, plenty
of room should be left open, little hilock
made in the center Of the pot, and the plant
being placed thereon, the roots should be
distributed around it in a regular manner,
observing that they are not twisted or turned
up at the ends. The earth should then be
filed in, little at time, and the pot gently
shaken to settle the earth to the roots all the
way down. When filed, it should be pressed
down with the hand. II is very common
to fill in the earth at once, and press it hard
down, which not only wounds the tender f.
bers, but often leaves hollow space around
the lower roots, and deprives them of their
proper nouriShment. But the thing most
necessary to be observed is, that the roots be
allowed their natural course.
All plants should be kept clear OF weeds,
not for neatness alone, but because these cx-
hAust the nutriment which should feed the
plant.
The best water for plants is undoubtedly
rain water; If this cannot be obtained, river
will do pond water is not so good, but
worst Of all, is hard spring water, In win
ter, and for delicate plants even in summer,
water should be placed in the sun until it
becomes tepid before it is used.
The water should never be allowed to re-
main in the pan under the pot, as it tends to
rot the roots. 1t may be well to observe
that plants should be Watered with rose on
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-11-29
THE THIMBLE.

The name ofthis little instrument used by
tailors and seamstresses for urging the needle
through cloth is said to have been derived
from "thumb" and "bell," being at first
tumble, and afterward thimble. 1t is of Chi
nese invention, and was introduced in Eng
land about the year l695 by John Lotting,
who came from Holland, and commenced its
manufacture in Islington, near London, and
pursued it with great profit and success.
Formerly iron and brass were used, but lat
terly steel, silver, and gold have taken their
places. In the ordinary manufacture, thin
plates of metal are introduced into die, and
then punched into shape. In Paris, gold
thimbles are manufactured to large extent.
Thin sheet iron is cut into disks of about two
inches in diameter. These being heated to u
red heat are struck with punch into mum.
Der Of holes, gradually increasing in depth to
give them the proper shape. 1t is then trim
med, polished, and indented around its outer
surface with a number of little holes, by
means of small Wheel 1t is then converted
into steel By the cementation process, tenn
pered, secured, and brought to blue colorA
thin sheet Ofgold is then introduced into the
interior and fastened to the steel by means of
a polished steel mandel Gold leaf is then
applied to the outside and attached to it by
pressure, the edges being fastened in small
groove made to receive them. The thimble
is then finished and ready for use
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-11-29
AMERICAN CHEESE IN ENGLAND.

The Utica IN. " Herald says As we
are informed from different sources, and by
sn American gentleman who has spent the
summer in England, and paid particular at
tentiOn to dairy matters, the principal thing
that keeps our cheese from leading every
thing in price, is its rank flavor. 1t is richer
and more buttery than the English make,
but is generally what we call "off favor" I"
No doubt feed has something to do with ia
vor, and old pastures Of mixed grasses are
better than new, with only two or three kinds
of grass and an accompaniment of weeds.
But we think making our cheese to cure rap
idly and find an early market has more to do
with the bad favor than any other one thing.
1t is soon ripe and soon rotten, and therefore
rank-havOred. Our factorymen ought to
make slower curing and longer keeping
cheese. If they did. it would not be long
before they would monOpOlize the English
market and begin to get footing on the con-
tinent.