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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-02-29
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PERFECT PURGATIyE PILLS,

A Full stock of full bound Ledgers, Day Books.
- Journals, Cash, Invoice and every style Of
Blank Books, For sale by BELL & Co. feb 8
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MYERS & Haas, D. q. feb Sim

Virginia. &c wst:-At Rules held in the
Clerks Office Of Augusta County Court
Monday, February 9Th, 1872.
Orviile Loving Albert G. Loving, John
Loving. Henry Loving Washington L. Vaughn
Spotswood G. Person. James n. Wills, Joseph NJ
Peters James II. Brent an Robert K Bib,
Plaintiffs,
Against
John ]. Loving, John j. Mitchell, William N.
Qusrles Hiram W. Dawson, Ann G. e. Loving,
Executrx Of William S. Loving, deceased, A. Sid
ney Loving, S. Rush Loving and Celeste his wife,
John A. Carpenter and Pauline his wife, William
S. Loving, jr., Francis I. Loving, Willie Loving,
Earnest Loving, Isabella Loving, Mary c. Penn,
widow of Charles A. Penn, deceased, Nicholas
Taliaferro and Milly his wife, Henry Loving and
Betty B. his wife, Edward Penn, Emily Good
win, widow Of Marble G. Goodwin, deceased Sc
lima Goodwin, Molly Morgan, widow of Robert
]. Morgan, deceased, Anna Morgan, Roberta
Morgan, P. b. Young, Mollie e. Young, Tuley j
Mitchell and Betty J. his wife, Elizabeth T. Clyne
widow of John W C]yne, deceased, John Clyne,
jr., Joseph Clyne, Ada Clyne, Elizabeth B. Hit
widow of N. NJ. Hit, deceased, Aldrdge Hit,
Peter PIERCE, Lucy PIERCE, Peter Peirce, jr., Rob
ert Perce, William James, Mary Hit, Nimrod
NJ. Green, Ashton A. Green and Joseph c. Har
grove, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree fo'
the sale of tract of mountain land situate or
the Little Calf Pasture, Craigsville, in the
county of Augusta, containing about 2oe0 Acres
and for distribution of the proceeds amongst the
parties entitled in the above named suit.
1t appearing from an affidavit made and filed IL
the papers OF this cause, that the defendants
Aldridge Hit Peter Peirce, Lucy Pelrce, Rob
ert Peirce Peter Peirce jr., and Ashton A. Green,
are non residents of the State of Virginia. on mo-
ton of Plaintiffs Counsel. it is ordered that the
said last named defendants do appear here within
one month after due publication OF this order
and do what is necessary to protect their inter
est in this suit, and that copy of this notice be
posted according to law.
Copy--Teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
Shelley s Bumgardner p. q.-feb slim
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VIRGINIA.:

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Highland county, on Monday
the 9Th day of February, 1872
Andrew B. Trick, Assignee Of N. G. Smith,
Against
Lewis Davis Erwin Devicr, Hugh W. Shefey,
Administrator of Felix II. Hull, deceased ?. Ed
gar Hull Lilly E. Hull. Felix II. Hull, the two
last named defendants being infant children Of
the said Felix II Hull. deceased
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is to subject certain
tract of land lying in the county of Highland on
the Dry Branch, now owned by Erwin Devier and
Robert J. Gendy, to the payment Of the judg
inen and vendors liens thereon Of the plaintiff as
assignee of N. C. Smith, said judgment and ven
doris liens are for the last payment due from
Lewis Davis to the said Smith for the undivided
half Of said tract. And it appearing from satls-
factory evidence that the defendant P. Edgar
Hull, is not a resident Of the Commonwealth Of
Virginia, it is ordered that he Go appear here
within one month after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to protect his in
terest.
copy-Teste,
J. G. MATTHEW, Clerk.
Kryars &, Haas n n feb Sim
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CHARLES G. WHEAT.
~ Successor to Richardson Wheat,)
Corner of Main ana augusta Sts.,
Staunton, Virginia.
Begs leave to state that he has always ON hand a
large and we'll selected stock of
FAMILx GROCERIES
His stock embraces everything usually found in
frst-class grocery, of which he would
only mention the following:
SUGAR, BACON,
COFFEES, LARD,
BUTTER, TEAS.
MOLAssEs, EGGS,
SYRUPS, RICE,
FLOUR,
CHEESE,
ROOMS,
LIE A T Ell R,
COT TONY RMS,
SPICES. VINEGAR, TOBACCO,
CRACKERS, FISH, SALT, BUCKETS,
&C., &C.
He is determined to give satisfaction to all
who may need anything in his line Of business,
and would ask all those who have not tried him,
to do so before purchasing elsewhere.
aea- Special attention given to the purchase
of Flour for family use.
He would express many thanks to his friends
for the liberal patronage heretofore extended
him, and would ask continuance of the same.
Da~ Remember the place for CHEAP GRocE-
R1Es-new Brick Building-corner of Main and
Augusta streets, Staunton, Va.
jan 25-tf
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BOOTS. BOOTS.
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES
AT THE
SJaunton Boot & Shoe Factory.
LADIES' AND MEMS WORK

| LADIES' AND MEMS WORK
| of all kinds
MADE TO ORDER
| We keep constantly on hand, of our own make,
| the following goods, viz:
Mems French Calf Sewed Boots and Caters;
Mems Calf sewed Shoes, Mems calf pegged
Boots; Mems kip and upper pegged Boots, also,
our GO Challenge Brogan for Laborers; LADIES'
Morocco and calf skin Balmora.s ladies' laced
and button CATERS. We have the bottoms put on
all our own work by hand, and will make good
any defect which may be found in soles OF uppers
EASTERN WORK,
Ladies' Shoes, embracing all the various styles
now worn.
Mems Boots and Shoes, from the cheapest to
the best grades. Any known style of boots OF
shoes furnished at short notice. -
A good stoch Of CHILDREN'S Shoes now in store
HATS! HATS!
large assortment of staple and fashionable
Hats. l would be thankful for continuation
the patronage SO literally bestowed in tho past.
n. b. HENDRY,
may lift opposite Courthouse.
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Dor SaIe.-A LIGHT DOUBLE-SEATC CAR
Il RAGE, as good as meso.-Any one wishing
to purchase will be shown the vehicle, by Capt.
J: Il. Waters, at mis- carriage shop near the Vir-
ginia Hotel. Terms liberal feb l-tf
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"A new supply of those Pocket States just re-
"A ceived OF BELL g. Co.'s feb 8-tf
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Hreat Attraction Ger Families
VI and ALI Persons wanting
FVJ IRN ETUJRE.
AT
=. "A. & Y. MI. BICKLE'S,


We have now on hand and are manufacturing
every day, and receiving from the Eastern cities,
the most attractive and desirable Furniture ever
offered in this market. There is nothing in the
Furniture line we cannot furnish as good and as
cheap as can be purchased in the Valley, or the
State. We call attention to few articles, such
as Parlor and Chamber Sets, of Walnut, Mahog-
any, Oak and painted work also Bureaus, Bed
steads Washstands, Tables, Mattresses, Chairs,
&c.
N. B.-We have always on hand Metallic Cases
and Caskets. Undertaking promptly attended to
june S-tf J. A. & Y. NJ. BICKLE.
ltop! Ready! gefzect!!!
s. M WILKES
keeps constantly on hand an elegant assortment
of Walnut Marble Top, Cottage and all kinds OF
Parlor Sets of Furniture.
FURNITURE WAREROOAIs adjoining Virgin
la Hotel.
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands. Sideboards,
Secretaries Bookcases, Desks, Wardr obes, Cane
and Woodseat Chairs, Mattresses, etc. All new
goods and warranted to be sold lower than other
PARTIES old stock
UNDERTAKING promptly attended to.
sept Aft
GEO. EYLEn. HENRY COOPER. VIM J. NELSON
TINE Cop of Park
l. ms, Nelson & Co., having been dissolved
by the sale of the interests of some Of the part
ners, and the establishment having come into
our possession, we appear before the public with
improved facilities, and with determination
please in
PRICE AND STYLE OF WORK.
We respectfully ask from the people of Vir-
ginia and the South, q fair share of patronage
We propose to manufacture and repair porta-
BILE and stationary Steam Engines and Boilers,
saw-mils, Mining Machinery, Hydraulic and
Screw Presses for Oil and Tobacco, Car Wheels,
Car Trucks, shafting, Pulleys and Hangers.
We keep on hand a full assortment Of repairs
for the Pitt Threshing Machine, which we will
furnish fitted upon short notice.
We also manufacture Flows, Plow Castings,
Hay Rakes. Hay Presses, Straw Cutters, and Ag-
ricultural implements generally
Address,
EYLER, COOPER s. CO.,
march 30-tf Staunton, Va.
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DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,

Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods, Jewelry
Notions, &C., SC.
Black Alpaca, 25 cents to $1,OO;
Japanese Silk, IS cents, worth 81, 25 yard;
Black and white Poplin, so cts, worth &c.,,
Beautiful corded Alpacas, all colors, Is cts,
worth so cts.
Scotch Plaids, from Is cts, to ST. 90;
Genuine French Merino, 81 90;
Empress Cloths, SO to IS cts.
Delaines 20 to 80 cts
Best Medicated Flannels, at 65 cts !;
Firemans Flannels, at SO cts;
Canton Flannels, Is cts. to 80 cts;;
White Flannels 20 cts. to 80 cts.
Striped Hickory, Is c,s. to 80 cts;
Large Linen Towels, red ends at % cts
Corsets from IS cts. to $500;
Ladies' Hose from Is cts. to 81 90 pair.
Of Calicoes and Cotton Cloths we have q large
stock, and sell good article for less money thar
any other house in town.
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Rlan1k Books, good stock, and Memo
~ randum Books, for sale by HUNTER s. Co
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DOR RENT.
IL ELEVEN NEW BRICK TENEMENTS,
each containing four Rooms with Kitchen at
tached, on
NEW STREET,
IN the Northern part o. Staunton near the Valley
Hotel 'Also, THREE STORE ROOMS ard a
number of Lodging Rooms in the Valley Hotel
building; or to a suitable tenant the last named
building will be rented as whole on very accom-
modating terms
ANY person desiring to open Family Grocery,
would DO well to examine the Store Rooms
For further information, apply to Messrs
Smith u Elder, Attorneys at Law.
feb Lift EDWARD MCMAHON
A FIRST GLASS WATER POWER AND MAN
"A UFACTURING SEAT, for Sale, at Broad
way Station, 0. A. & M. Railroad, - miles North
of Harrisonburg. For description of the prop
erty, terms, &c., address,
JOHN Q. WINFIELD,
tBroadway Depot"
dec 7-tf Rockingham county, Va
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DF. RADvyAY.S s7Ts 51IF
SARSAPARILLIAN RESOLVENT

HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING CURES.
so QUICK, so RAPID ARE THE CHANGES
THE BODY UNDERGOES. UNDER THE IN
FLUENCE OF THIS TRULY WONDERFUL
MEDICINE, THAT
Every Day an Increase of Flesh and Vyefsht
is Seem and Felt. -
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THE MOST SUPERB sT0cI
it has ever been his pleasure to offer
for the inspection and selection of his friends
and the public.
: They were
PURCHASED FOR CASH,
liza FLUSH,
CONSEQUENTLY LOW PRICED MARKET,
and le is therefore prepared to offer
GREATER BARGAINS
THAN EVER BEFORE.
Is YEARS AGO,
GABRIEL HIRSH
appeared among this people,
APOOR PEDLAR BOY.
He carried his goods on his back, and wended
his way from farm house 70 farm house, meeting
with daily encouragement in his efforts to make
an honest living. The people encouraged him;
he worked along, until finally he commenced his
present store, purchased the building he at first
rented, and now, as the result of the liberal pat.
ronage Of this people, he can safely say he has
THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK
OF GOODS,
in his line, ever offered
WEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE.
He appreciates this kindness, and intends to
show it, by selling such bargains as will
DEFY COMPETITION.
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST, PEOPLE OF
THE VALLEY!
He can sell, and means to sell, as cheap as can
be purchased at retail in any of the larger cities.
His motto is,
QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS,
and by it he will "Sink or Swim"
Gabriel Hirsh sells good goods Cheap, but never
loses on them. If he did, he could not keep UP
his stock. No man can sell at cost or below cost,
as some people say they do, and carry on bust
ness. He can sell as cheap, if not cheaper than
any one else, because he pays no rents, and SUI
perintends his business himself.
This is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, formally attested before q Notary
Public.
GABRIEL HtRSH,
Main Street,
oct ID II Staunton, Va.
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Modzas Qpepandis
JANUARY LIST, 1878,

Il E III A r K s.:
again assert that mean what say, and those
who have dealt with and know me- know that l
will strictly fulfill all promise intend to sell
first class goods at the very Lowest cash rates and
guarantee satisfaction, and to give Piano (oorth
$500.00) besides to the largest retail cash buyer
during 1872.
NONE SHALL UNDERSELL ME!
TRY ME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES!
BSs call attention to the following list of pri-
ces of Winter Goods, embracing only a part Of
my large stock of
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FEVER AND AGUE.

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents There is
not remedial agent in this world that will cure
Fever and Ague, aud all other Malarious, Bilious,
Scarlet, Typhoid, yellow, and other Fevers laid
ed by Raaepay's Fals) so quick as Radaeay's Ready
Rehef. Fifty cents per bottle.
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HEALTHl HEALTHY

STRONG AND PURE RICH BLOOD--INCREAsE
OF FLESH AND WEIGHT-CLEAR SKIN
AND BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION 35..o
SECURED TO ALL.
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SRAMES, all sizes and styles, made to order
= and on hand. For sale at BELL s. Co.'s.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-02-29
THE GREATEST COLLECTION OF FANCY
GOODS EVER OFFERED IN THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
GABRIEL HIRSH

Again presents himself before the people of
Staunton, Augusta county and the Valley, as the
Prince Of Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
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THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER

Urinary, and Womb diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stoppage of Water Incontinence Of
Urine, Bright's Disease, Albuminuiria and in ali
cases where there are brick dust deposits, or the
water is thick, cloudy, mixed with substances
like the white of an egg, or threads like white
silk, or there is morbid, dark, bilious appear.
ance, and white bone-dust deposits, and when
there is pricking, burning sensation when nass-
ing water, and pain in the Small of the Back and
along the Lons. "VA> ''''
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COMMISSIONS Notices.

WILLIAM a. BURNETT, CIerK
Shelley s Bumgardner, ?. q.-feb slim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

4 DREAM VERIFIED The jamestown
Tenn Journal, in detailing the death OF a
irakcSnan named Garfield on railroad at
Mon says He was to have been married TO
young lady Of that town in about two months.
Tn the 10th inst, when the train passed
jamestown on lis way west, the young lady
>aw him and had soule conversation with hun,
anl that evening was in unusually light spirits.
The next morning at the breakfast table her ap-
lr;tancc was somuch the reverse OF the evening
ir,yorl, that it attracted the attention OF her
m!"hcr, who asked her the cause OF her appa-
rect trouble The young lady thereupon rela,
;"d 10 her mother that she had dreamed that
"rlovcr had fallen under the cars and mad
'%cn 50 seriously injured that he had died In
about !wr hours She told the circumstances
is she had seen in her dream, how he had ta,
len aud lhe car wheels had terribly crushed
and manglcd his lett leg and his left arm, and
tha' he had lived in great agony tor about Two
E"ur>. Her story was generally dlscredlted Py
Her mother, who endeavored to persuade her
'"a' there was nothing in dream. but to- no
t,'irpo>c-she could not drive it from her m,nd
N'oHt noon sister of the young man who had
met 50 terrible death came to the house OF
i''e Young lady and said she had bad news Tor
nef She then related the circumstances OF
nsr brothers. death, corresponding in detail
H''h the dream as told by the young lady some
hours before.
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INSURANCE.

T.rSEHHeSCE.
A LEXANDKIA INSURANCE COMP Y,
N Office No. 81 King street.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
M D. Corse. John b. Smoot,
F. A. Reid. George II. Robinson,
f. S. Leadbeater, William Cogan,
Benoni Wheat.
Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates.
Inland marine risks taken on the most favor
able terms. .
All losses will be promptly adjusted and paid
Keep ycur money at home by insurng IN TINS
Company, owned and controlled exclusively by
your own citizens, and which was organized ex-
press!y with view to stop the drain of money
from this city and vicinity to other States Why
build up other cities with your money in prefer
ence to Alexandria?
BENONI WHEAT, President.
MORTON MARYE, Sect'y. oct 26-tf
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r G. MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION 1IER CHANT,
NEW STORE,
No. 10 North Royal ST., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity Of this store to the Market
House, "the centre Of trade" will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my, care.
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
spccttully solicited They will receive careful
snd nroluut attention. oct IG tf
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ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. G. McIlwaine, President
B 3. AseT B: Tepnant, nna1; Vice Presidents
Samuel B. Paul Secretary.
D. p. Fackler Consulting Actuary.
Br. Dr. I., P; "; dumas h4sseter Medical Directors.
Judge Johu F. Lay, Superintendent of
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandra IN
vested in the department under the direction OF
the following local board OF stockholders:
VIM G. Cazenovc, President.
VIM H. Marbury Arthur Herbert,
Jnhn w Green VIM. Cogan,
Samuel F. Gregory, c. w. Green,
i, ). Leadbeater, Benoni Wheat,
VIM j. Boothe.
NJ II. g. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
feb l6-tf Office No. IS. Royal st.
MARX TWAIN'S NEW BOOK.
IM beats "Innocents Abroad")
Just received and for sale at
FRENCH'S
BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE,
No IS King street.
ROUGHING 1T, by Mark Twain. So 80.
This is d rich book: Everybody Will read it;
POOR MISS FINCH, by Wilkic Collins.
raPhrR Fiji a 1AboMINHTfoNs CGSiS OF MODERN So
CIETY, by Rev. T. Dewitt Talmagc. $l50.
KINGS AND QUEENS, or or Life in the f"'-
Wild MEN AND WILD BEASTS, by
Lieut. Gordon Cummings. Sl.5O.
feb M5I II D'o"S 0A''' G. E. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis,
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant and
Effectua Remedy in the world for all
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t'ok SA LE-Potomac Family Roe Herring,
u, IN whole and half barrels; No. Potomac
aat.e;TfIng; prime lot of Portland do, and Mack
e'r!; Stock 3U barrels Offered very low by
ieo IL K. M LAWSON.
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AS has heretofore been my custom, | begin with
to-day to close out entire all goods peculiar
to winter wear AT COST; and in
many instances 25 per cent
under manufactur-
ers' prices atlirst
of season.
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+. J. DAVIDSON

RICHARD w. AVERY. +. DAVIDSON
A VERY s. DAVIDSON
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, WINES,
AND LIQUORS,
No 226, King street. corner OF Alfred,
ian 14-tf Alexandria va
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ALEXANDRIA GaZETTE

H.EsV D1EHs1
AND VIRGIN ADV ERTIS Err.
(For the Country)
Published regularly on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at six dollars per annum.
Ess"Advcrtisemcnts inserted at the usual rates,
viz: One square, one time, Sl00. For each
Subsequent insertion twenty-five cents addition
nj will be charged.
ES"Spccial contracts will be made with yearly
advertisers.
rs" Marriage and Death Notices, when not
rAceeding eight lines, fifty cents.
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THE NEW CHURCH ORGAN.

There are but very few of any denomina-
;nu-whe her ''for or against organS-Who
viii not enjoy and laugh heartily over the fol
owing
They've got bran new organ, Sue,
For Ill their fuss and search;
THEY'VE done Just as they said they do.
And fetched it into church.
They re bound the critter shall be seen,
And on the preachers right,
They've hoiSted up their new machine
In everybody's sight.
They We rot choriSter and choir,
.Ag'n Ny voice and vote;
For it was never my desire
10 praise the Lord by note.
I've been sister good an true
For five an thirty year,
I've done what seemed my part to do,
An prayed my duty clear;
I've sung the hymns both slow aud quick,
just as the preacher read,
And twice, when Deacon Tubbs was sick,
| took the fork an led
Aud now, their bold new tangled ways
Is comm all about;
And |, right in my latter days,
Am fairly crowded out
To-day the preacher, good old dear,
With tears all in his eyes,
Read 81 eau read my title clear
To mansions in the skies, -
lays liked that blessed him
Is pose "a lays will !.
1t somehow grati6es NY whim,
In good old Ortonville;
But when that choir got up to sing,
couldn't catch word;
They sung the most dog goudest thing
A body ever heard
Some worldly chaps was staudin near,
An when seed them grin,
bid farewell to every fear,
And boldly waded in
thought I'd chase their tune along,
An tried with all my might;
But though my voice is good au strong,
couldn't steer it right;
When they was high, then was low,
An also contrawlse;
And | too fast or they too slow,
TO mansions in the skies.
An after every verse, you know
They played little tune;
| dldn't understand. an so
started in too soon.
pitched it pr 'tty middlin high,
fetched lusty tone,
But oh, alas | found that
Was singin there alone
They laughed little, am told;
But I had done my best;
And not wave of trouble rolled
Across my peaceful breast.
And sister Brown could but look
She sits right front Of me;
She never was no singin' book,
An never went to be;
But then she al ays tried to do
The best she could, she said;
She understood the time, right through
An KEEP it, with her head;
But when she tried this mornin', OBJ,
had to laugh, or cough
1t KEEP her head a bobbin' so,
1t en- a'most came off
An Deacon Tubbs-he all broke, down,
As one might well suppose;
He took one look at Sister Brown,
And meckly scratched his nose.
He looked his hymn book through and thro'
And laid it on the seat,
And thea Il pensive sigh he drew,
And looked completely beat.
An when they took another bout,
lie didn even rise:
Bat drawed his red bandanner out,
An wiped his weepiu eyes
I've been a sister, good an true,
For five an thirty year;
I've done what seemed my part to ,lo.'
An prayed my duty clear;
'ur death will stop my voice, | know
For he is on my track
And some day, | to church will 60,
And never more come back,
And when the folks get up to sing
Whcnc er that time shall be
| IL not want no PATENT thing
\ >Iuealin over me
Our Firstte .FTyM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

HARLOW j. BROTHER,
GROCERS, LIQUOR FEED, AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
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
Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
enware, Baskets, Spices, Cigars, TOBACCO, Canned
Goods, Coal Oil, SC, and every other article
usual y found in first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
f,llv solicited, and all orders shall receive our
nroTont attention. mar 2O-ly