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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22
INSURANCE.

TNCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. G. McIlwaine, President.
B'ATcTf 3 ). Tcpnant, pns1 Vice Presidents.
Samuel 3. Paul, Secretary.
u. p. Facklcr, Consulting Actuary.
Pr. Dr. b.. p; W 651n. h4ss0teF Medical Directors.
Judge Johu F. Lay, Superintendent OF
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandria in
vested in the department under the direction OF
the following local board Of stockholders:
VIM. g. Cazenove President.
VIM. H. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green, VIM Cogan,
Samuel F. Gregory Q. w. Green,
Z. S. Leadbentcr, Bcnoni Wheat,
VIM. J. Boothe l.. w. Reid.
X. kEMPER,
General Agent and Secretary,
Next to Burke s. Herbert's, King st.
Agents wanted in this and adjoining counties
DR. BEDFORD BROWN, Med. Elk. feb l6-tf
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J. FERGUSON'S,

DU D
| FOR HUMAN AND IMITATION HAIR,
| FANCY GOODS AND
JEWELRY.
Why go to Washington and Baltimore when
Combings made into Switches, Curls, &c,
and all kind of Hair Work done on premises
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

EINE SEGARS AND CHOICE CHE w
L ING TOBACCO-At the request OF many
of our customers who desire really trst-class
article in the above line, we have Just supplied
tic and Imported Segsrs, and also choice brands
of Chewing Tobacco. we earnestly invite an
inspection of our stock by all lovers Of the
weedn Tnoy 81 JAN NE & w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

NOW Is THE TIME TO save % per CT. by
7 desire to close out my last years stock, con-
sisting of about one hundred FIRST CLASS
STOVES. FIRE PLACE HEATERS and
RANGES. E. Ii. CLARkSON,
aug lO-tf 13 South Royal ST.
DAISINS-Crown, London Lsyer and Lay
IL ers boxes, halt boxes and quarter boxes i;
for sale cheap by the
nov u II north Royal street.
CHEET ZINC for sale by the sheet by
= uct3 JAS +. CARLIN j. SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

HUFFER'S PATENT BLIND HINGES,
IL The best and cheapest Hinge in use,
The annoyance of fastening the blind or shut
.his Hinge, wholly obvisted. Call and see
sample at So King street.
nov 10 j. 7. CREIGHTON & SON.
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MEETING.

The annual meeting of theStockholders of the
FAIRFAX s. GEORGETOWN TURN PIKE
COMPANY will be held in the Baptist Church
at Falls Church, Va, on SATURDAY,, De-
cember 7th, 1872, at 2 o'clock.
By order of the Directors
nov lS-eotd w. II. DANIEL, Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22
YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by certain prsc-
ticc, already described, habit frequently learn
ed from evil companions or at school, the effects
of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, and
if not cured, renders marriage impossible, and
destroys both mind and body, should apply I'M
mediaLely.
What pity that young man, the hope OF
his country, the pride of his parents, should be
snutchcd from all prospects and enjoyment of
life by the consequence Of devisting from the
path of nature, and indulging in pernicious
habits. Such persons must, before contemplate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22
COMMUNICATED
The ImmOdest Fashions.
rE .Lo Goepo) Messnnppr
| From the Gospel Mes

There are some features in the dress OF the
present day which every modest wlfe shouio
Shrink FROM showing upon herself, every care
tul mother should prohibit In her daughters
things that instead of pleasing the pure senses
are direct or covert appeal to sensuallty' anu
can have no other purpose e-ornaments tnae are
arranged so as to attract the eye to, portions OF
the person that should be passed over oy the
modest gaze; style that gives character TO o
the walk like chat of the lascivious, dances OF
tho tho Fast: distortions of limb and figure that
arc arc INJURIOUS to health, and which can have no
other recommendation than that they Suggest
certain ideas as to the female form that are
agreeable to the animal called man, looklog; :, as
IN animal on woman. The second trencn q hm,
pjre. appealing as it did Systematically 70
everything that was impure and base 10 man;
has infected the fashion of dress to an unusual
degree and very many follow the 1ash1ons Pt,s
without thinking anything. about tnem. ,ltaI naI
it should be borne in mind that ornaments, an eaasa
dress is always designed to be effective 10 sobe 4h
direction. It produces some effect upon tne ne
u onectators It has some appreciable influence
upon the wearers. Women can not tha. wear haa al.
impure style of dress, especially one tnaS nas
in it an element of coarse sensuatl!y, ".aoa' ,a
An injury to their own perfect purity ana e. Ie.
nement which every mother must Watcn xo,, oLo. =.
in her daughters, and every vile gaaru ruo@ fels
iously in herself. a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

DON'T SPIT on the floor; don't spit at naors al, IL
you can help it; don't drum with your nogero tSan
or feet don't sit with yoa1 SrtS feea es asas saopt trim
or clean your nails ip company; sssence a9n s' Of
your nose. ears or teeth ln the pdent blow
others; don't eat with your knlie, ,na uou tea or
your nose at table; don't make slppnE p. st. t aop,
eating soup vocal sseS aIa sIn On the ban
quette don't interrupt o.ne's nc dont hisper in
don't use profane la9guaags' agst NY mil out your
Snasn ras ebnseS don't sleep 5
yau u D,ie do, don't forget to pay; don't borrow your
neichbor newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

Member of the Royal College Of Surgery OF
London, Graduate of one of the most eminen
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
part Of whose life has been spent IN the hospl-
tais Of London, Paris Philadelphia and else
where, has effected some of the most astonishing
cures that were ever known; many troubled with
ringing in the head and ears when asleep, great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds,
bashfulness, with frequent bluShing. attended
sometimes with arrangement OF p'lnd, were
nura6 immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

-
WHEELER q WILSON
SEWING MACHINES.
Awarded the Highest Premium over Eighty
two Competitors Paris Exposition, 1857. -,
Institute Balto; Mechanics Association,
Boston; Mechanics Association, Cincin-
natl; Franklin Institute, Phila.; Me-
chanical Association, st. Louis;
kentucky Institute, Louis
vile; Mechanics lnstlt.,
San Francisco; Met.
Mecs'. Institute,
D. G S'''
At the State Fairs of Maine, New York, Vir-
ginia, Ohio, Tennessee, Vermont, New 'Ier-'
sey, Mississippi, Indiana, lllinols, Con-
nectieut, Pennsylvania, Missouri,
Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan,
Wisconsin, California, and
at hundreds Of coun-
ty fairs.
1855. 1861. 1862 1868.
Paris. Liverpool.
Paris. London. Linz
Manchester Warwick. Kornigsburg.
Ashton Cornwall Liverpool.
Manche lester.
Lancashire.
l86IDantzc, Agram, krems. l865-Dublin,
Stettin, Cologne Wismar, Dunedin.
This Machine makes the eLOCk-SIlICd, ana
no human testimony could be clearer or more
unequivocal and emphatic than that when ac-
cords the superiority OF EXCELLENCE to this
Machine over all others for family use and gen
eral manufacturing purposes.
The qualities which recommend the Wheeler
s. Wilson Machine are:
l. Beauty and excellence of stitch alike on
both sides of the fabric sewed
2 Strength trmness and durability OF seam,
that will not ravel.
g. Economy of thread.
4. It's attachments and wide range of applica-
ton to purposes and material.
5. Compactness and elegance of model and
finish
6. Simplicity and thoroughness Of construc-
ton.
!. Speed, ease of operation and management,
and quietness of movement.
Sold on easy monthly payments, or at a re-
duced price for cash, at GREENS NOTION
HOUSE, IL King street, Alexandrs;
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The annual meeting of theStockholders of the
FAIRFAX s. GEORGETOWN TURN PIKE
COMPANY 7 will be held in the Baptist Church
at Falls Church, Va, on SATURDAY, De-
cember 7th, 1872, at o'clock.
By order of the Directors:
nov ls-eotd W DANIEL, Sect'y.
HUFFER'S PATENT BLIND HINGES
IL The best and cheapest Hinge in use.
The annoyance of fastening the blind or shut
ter on the approach of storms is by the use o
this Hinge, wholly obvated. Call and set
sample at So King street
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EI.N.3.N'CI.4L.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE ny
BURKE s. HERBERT,
The following irst-class Securities
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS LYNCH BIG.
and DANTILLE 4. Il. CO., Us, at IS and ac
crucd interest; interest payable lst April and lst
October guaranteed by Orange and Alexan-
drla r. L. Co.; free of State tax.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION BONDS
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS WEST WIS
january and July at 92i and interest.
Above bonds sold free of commissions.
WcBUY and SELL STOCKS and BONDS
on commission, negotiate loans, &c, make col
lections on all accessible points, and will give
prompt attention to any business entrusted to Us.
aug 9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-22

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis;
Elfectual Remedy in the world for all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

ing his gaze with kind of fascination,
was The image of that lovely child meet.
ing him in the road and offering her
pitcher of cold water. 1t was perpetual
ly before him, and the longer he looked
upon it the solley his heart became, and
the stronger his good resolutions.
For the first time in months-it might
almost be said years-Mr. Barclay came
home that evening clothed with sobrieiy,
and in his right mind. What great
throb OF JOY his pulse gave as he saw the
look of surprise in his poor wie's iacc,
and felt the delight OF dear Fanny's heart
AS she sprang into his arms and hugged
him In a way that told what new glad
ness was in her soul. Not until he had,
unseen by any one, returned the pennies
to her box. did "a red spot OF shame fade
of his manly cheek.
Mr.. Barclay was never seen in lIuber's
tavern again. nor in any other tavern.
"li, he said TO n friend, years after.
ward. in referring to this period of his
life. 1.-The old desire came back, and my
thought went of toward Hubers tavern,
it never got past the little white cottage
Tor out from its porch | would always see
coming 10 meet me, pitcher in hand. that
heaven sent angel child; and to haze
passed her would have been impossible"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
NUMBER l.

THEY WONT Trouble YoU LaSG.-
Children grow up-nothing on earth
grows SO fast as children. Ii was tut
Yesterday, aud the lad WA playing with
tops. buoyant boy. lie is man and
gone now. There is no more childhood
Tor him or tor US. Life has claimed HIN.
When beginning is made, II Is Ike raw
eIling stocKing-stitch by stitch gives
way till all is gone. The house haa not
child in iL-thtre Is no more noise in the
hall-boys rushing pcll nell; 1t Is very
orderly now. There are no more skates,
sleds or balls lelt scattered about. Things
are neat enough now. There is no do.
lay for sleepy folks; there is no talk be-
fore you lie down. OF looking after child
rem and tucking up bedclolhes There
are no disputes to settle, nobody IT, get
of II school, no complaint, no impor-
tuuities for impossible things, no rips 10
mend, no fingers to tic up. no faces 10 be
washed, or collars TO be arranged.
There was never such peace in the
house 1t would sound like music to
have some feet clntter down the front
stairs Oh for some chiIdren's noise
What used to all us, hat We We're hush
ing their loud. loud laugh. checking their
noisy frolic, and reproving their slam
ming and banging of doors
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
THE MAIDEN For NE.

Ju-t fan enough to be prytts,
Jus, seutle enough to be sweet
just saucy enough 70 b. witty,
just dainty enough 10 be neat,
Just tall enough to lie graceful
Ju.t ! .ht enough for % ls,.
Just dress cuoHgh 20 o. tasteful,
Iu,t merr, enough To be say.
Just tc.Al, enough - bC tender.
Just .h> enough e. be SAD.
Tones ,ofl enough 20 remember,
Nour heart. t.;htouSh thclr cadoarr msic glad
just meek ,nongh ior Submission.
just bold enough 10 be brave,
Juyt prije enough Cor amhi,ion.
just thoughtful enough - be grave
\ tongue that can talk Wi,hou. hAn'nE,
Ju., mischief enough io tease
Manners pheasant enough 90 De charming,
That put y"u At you, ea,t.
Dislsiu 60 pu; d"Vr presumption.
Sarcasm 10 answer i'"l
Coo, contempt enough shown 30 a-.umi.ii"A
Proper d'sulN elvaH the rglr
Flights or i.ily fancy ,thercs.,
Devotion 90 science ran Ia.i
StuG % the -o5; of uN'crIal
That really good housewife. are m4,,,.
Generous enough aud k.al hearirJ
Par, q, thc angels above
oh from bar ollr rr,cr Zee par.,i
For~uc. 3. t.c mti3yu joys
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
StIttt StOrp.
THE PITCHER OF COOL WTAER
by I. : AErHUR.

"Iti> such pity" said Ms Lee,
turning her eyes from the window. A
child stood near her looking out upon the
road small blue eyed chcrub like
crc1lurc. that made YOU think ol better
country than the one We dwell IN. A
man had Just passed. and il VA, oi him
;hc lady spoke when sho said, III is such
pit, -
A great pity for bis wife and chill
drcn, replied Mrs. Lees sister.
"Oh, dear It's . pity lorall ol them, -
said Mrs Lee. in \ troubled voice why
doesn't that man drink cold water when
he is dry. and not pour turning liquor
down his throat? The one would refresh
and satisfy him. while the other quenches
his thirst only for little while and makes
/ it stronger when it returns. I've thought
more than once. Ct meeting him with u
I cool glass oi water - hc came by. in the
hope that, on drinking it, he would turn
back to his shop and not keep on 10
| Huber's tavern"
III might dc goo T.. Ms Lee Sept on.
suppose he did feel a little annoyed. he
would hardly refuse cool drink; and
that once taken. he might not feel so
strongly drawn towards Huber s-might. e..
in fact. 90 back to his work, instead oi
Keeping on TO the tavern. The next ,imc
| SAW him coming, could offer him the
drink again, and with it 4 pleasant word.
| could ask about his wife and children,
aud show that ! felt All interest In him.
am sure, sister, good would come out of
III
The sister did not feel So hopeful. "lt
will take more than glass OF water TO
satisfy his thirst, she answered. And
then, YOU know" she Sdded, THAT Bar.
clay i easily offended. lie would un-
derStaud just what you meant, | lear,snd
grow angr, and abusive"
Perhaps You are right said Mrs.
Lee. Were alone hese all day, and it
would be hardly sais to provoke the
anger of drunken man.
Not Mt all safe" was the sisters ie.
ply. ITS great pity lOr him and lis
family. but its something that we can't
help
IL don't believe it would make him IN.
CRY to offer him a cool drink OF water"
The child who had been listening to her
mother and aunt. said this quite earnest"
/ ly. The two women looked nt each
other. but did not answer the child.
Mr.. Barclay was carpenter, and his
shop stood on the road not far distant
from the house of Mrs Lee. He had at
one time. been very well of. but. like too
many others, he wou take II glass of
liquor now and then. This led him into
the company Of those who visit taverns
and ale-houses. and By them he WAS too
often drawn away from his shop or his
home. So neglect OF business Wa. added
to the vice Of drinking, and the carpen-
ter's way in the world turned downward
instead of upward
Mr.. Barclay had several children. The
youngest OF these was named Fanny and
she was just four years old. He was
very iond OF her and often had struggled
with bis appetite for liquor on her account.
! Many times he had gone backward and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Qortrp.
T.. y ~ 4 Il III 4 y .

The green ears droop, brown as the leaves,
The dust js thick upon the caves,
The bsbbling brook las long deen dry.
Parehel is the earth; the CLOWN. sky
shows not one cloud sthwart the blue:
The uubent RAYS pierce through aud through
The thickest covert. Al in vais
The diving flowers sigh for raia,
For rain. sweet, refreshing, balmy rain.
No more from larch the throstle sings.
Even the skylark folds his wings,
Mute are the reel birds ia the fen,
Mute IN the willow hole the wren,
The iay in hedSerow makes NO STIR,
The mSgpie shelters IN the iir,
The kinxashcr amt heron la vain
SeSk ilyer bank and pine Tor rain,
For r-ia. sweet, blessed, hSlmy ralg,
II comes. il Gomez. Life giving shower
Chirps every bird. e. ands each fower;
II comes. the long wished boon divine.
Dew pearls upon the gables sh'ne;
II sparkles on the Slistenin. leaves,
II wipes the dust blight from the ssves,
All earth reVlves, aud sing, again,
Glad pTau for the silt Of rain,
Rain, rain. sweet, reirc,hing, baln'y rai2.
-fH fkc Year Found.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

"A charcoal man and his wife, who
belonged 10 the Commune, escaped the
vigilance of the police by the happy de-
vice of thorough washing. The dis
guise was too perfect, unuckily. for they
have been looking for each other ever
since,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Alexander Hamilton once said 10 an
intimate friend: Men give ne credit Tor
genius. All the genius l have lirs in this :
When | have subject in hand | study it
profoundly ; day and night il is het re ne !;
explore it in all ils bearings; my mind
becomes per,adrd with it. Thrn he el-
lous which make the people are pleased
to call genius. Ii is ,hc hut oi labor
and thought"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

"A little child who had learned the
hymn, "TW Winkle, twinkle, little star.
when asked where his little brother was,
who had died, answered: "he is gone
to the wrinkles"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

"A clergyman met bewlIdered
young man on Chicago avenue while
the flames were licking up the North
Side. who asked in bewidelment:
Where am ?1 On being informed,
he said, well. I've been married two
weeks; ! don't know where my wife Is,
but if she's burned its the Lords will,
let her 90 :" and Of' he started
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

An editor in Illinois, having engag
cd new reporterreceived the following
rs his first effort: I'VE ale Informed
that the gentleman hoo stood on his head
under pile driver for the purpose OF
having tight pair OF butes druy on,
shortly afterwards found himself in
Chny. perfectly naked and without a
cent in his pocket"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
For the UAfoId Democrat.
CROSS WORD ENIGMA.

My lst is in fine, but not IN strong;
Ny 2nd is large but not in long;
Ny 3d is in sea, bat not in river:
Ny 4th is in head, but not in liver;
Ny 5th is in thread but not IN skein
Ny 9Th Is in wind, but not in rl.n'
Ny whole il the editor of paper
Mr..
TAu.qt.f-N. -..rai
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

-" Mad ~, grra. "'"" PERSONS wee
disturbed at the concert 'a,t hight hl the
ca, ing ol your hahy.n We'll. | d" Won
del that such people vii. 20 10 concerts. ;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Trying to do business without ad-
vertising is like winking at pretty girl
through pair Of green goggles. You
may know what you are doing, but no.
body else does.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Can't KEEP HIN DOw>. \ country
man, who i,ited Grern,i.N, Tennessee,
had his attention attracted by the glitter.
ing sign OF the Ande, Insurance Com.
pany. He looked nj it long and intenlly,
and then broke out in u joyful exciama-
ton; "Wcn, knowed old Andy would
he in somethin' alore long; tell yer,
they can't keep him down no, they can't
and walked on.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

ASEcDoTE OF RED JAcKET.-An old
manuscript by Elan Crane has been dis
covered in western New York, contain
ing the following anecdote OF Red Jack.
ct, which is new: He was once on Il visit
to house in Canandaigua. and not lrrig
ing until after dnnur, the girl was order.
ed 10 make preparations for him. She,
through carelessnrss or thinking IL would
do well enough Tor an Indian, placed on
the table dish of meat that had Lcen
visited by the flies. Red Jacket advanced
to the tab c, and seeing he il sccts busily
engaged in the meat. took the dish and
placed il on the sill Of the door. stepped
back, took his rife. deliberately took aim
and discharged The coulrnt through the
meat. Tie report oi the gun alarmed
all in the house. They ran to inquir, the
cause. Red Jacket replied tha' he always
bill,d his mr.t before he ate it. The
Joke had itS desired effect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

A SUBSTITUTE FOR HAIR ~ MoRrAR.-
Mr.. j. =. Scddon, the secretary OF lue
ROYAL Institute of British Architects,
says upon this subject: One word with
regard to possible substitute Tor the
hair. rs hair is bccoming every day more
difficult to obtain Ia The pulling down
Of portions OF old work lor the repairing
of the LoIard's Tower at lambeth, late
ly, some plaster Of remarkable hardness
was discovered to have been miyed with
chopped rye straw Qerognized by sey-
eral ut the hend-) which had been mixed
mp instead OF hair. The plaster was
wonderfully sound aud irm. Possibly
other descriptions Of straw might be
lonnd equally suitable Tor the purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
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G9t 0fforN 9tmOuat,
'hed Every Tuesday Morning, by
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EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
TERMS Two Dollars per year so II paid
In adyanee.
, 1872-10-25

son, who WAS convicted yesterday, was sentenced
to pay fine Of 5000 and to spend si1 months in
jail. They will probably learn that white man
has rights that negroes are bound to respect.
The Illinois Central Railway are paying into
ner cent m their gross earnings for the six
months nc ending ApPl so, 1872. This entire
amount goes to tho credit Of Chicago to Pay the
debt created to redeem the Illinois and Michigan
Canal, and discharge the lien upon it in favor Of
Chicago.
Dr.. N. B. Brown, who has for some time been
connected with the Executive Department.. has
retired, and will resume his business connections
in Chicago. Among other work performed BY
him is q complete manuscript record OF
every official act OF Governor Palmer since
his Inauguration. This has been prepared with
great labor, and is most valuable record It Is
the first evidence Of distinct executive acts in
existence In the State since it's formation, and II
it does not furnish valuable precedents for future
Governors, it will be valuable for it's historical
merits. 49,,