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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-16

s;.a SHREVEPORT, which is so severely afflicted
y; ";tn yellow fever, is situated on the west bank
! .i Ned river in the northern part of Louisiana,
~ sS'ut y three hundred miles by land northwest
Il, 4 na,on Gon Rouge, and about thirty miles below
r,,; ~s 'reat Raft" which is the limit of navi-
;om sSs.On Tor large steamboats,. 1t is a thriving
d,I dISn and previous to its present isolation had
Vsy Communication by water and railway with
ar,' nn orleans and all parts of the country. A
rns' se business has been carried on at Shreve-
sLr,,a L;., as 1t Is advantageously situated for the
Ipuient OF cattle from Texas, and cotton from
shaS' sh,SS'ana. The population is about 4, GOT, OF
'a 2,439 are white and =, l6s colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-16

NEW STORE.
+. G. SWA1NE
Wouldinform his friends anc: the public geneF
slly that he has leased the store on the corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. Z. Milpurn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, no u
Royu! street, u tirst-claas
FAMILY GROCERY,
where car DC found at I'LL times fresh Roll But
ter Poultry, Eggs, dominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn, &c, &c. Call sHd eIan-
inc. led
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-16

A splendid line Of the above, in Csshmcrcs,
Alpacas Mouslins, Empress Cloths Canton
Cloth, Satins, Australian Crepe, Tamcsc, Bonn
bszine, Shawls in Cashmere and Merino. AS we
make specially in all kinds of
MOURNING GOODS,
including Grapes by the yard or in Wells, we
can offer Inducements in them.
sep Is u. /. Will N Eli W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-16

CARPETS or, CLOTHS CARPETS
A very large assortment of Brussels, Two ana
Three Plv, Stair Hemp and Rag Oil Cloths Tor
halls or rooms, Tanned Rattan and Cocoa Mat
tings, Rugs in Velvet, Brussels, Thread &c.
Hassocks, new style. ,,,n,,D,,c no
sep Is D. +. WINE ~ ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-16
.XT RS T ED w Q o l. .

I have nowin store fall stock Of Err IL \ =,
TOWN WOOL and BERGEN ANS BESI
BERLIN WORSTED in all co!ors, and lor
salo cheap. G. c. BERRY,
son Is II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-16
XTARNSI !

GAkNS
Having just received my first consignment of
the above goods invite the attention OF pur-
chasers. My Yarns are of thc same make which
l have been selling for twenty years, and are su-
perior to any brought TO this city by others.
Buyers will find it to their interest to purchase
now as this Yarn is scarce and the price ad-
vancng daily. Z. Z: BEkh1,
sep Is - King street.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29
Notice TO the Public.

The undersigned pves notice that he is prepared to
make candles In Odessa, at the shortest notice and
tqe most reasonable terms.
~ Your custom ~ solicited.
Jan 2-1y W. b. CROFT.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29
FOR RENT

A LARGE sEcuND STORY ROOM, In Front
street. West ~ by CO feet we'll lighted and
tilxted, suitable for carriage body making, other
mechanical business Terms easy. Apply to
D. PATBlCK HOLLAND,
may22-3t Corner Front and Orange Streets.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29

XlTANTEn-A farmer In every town as agent for
w the COLLINS STEEL PLoWS- Foi terms
sc, address, Collins 4 Co, 2l2 Water street, New
York apr24-3m
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29
CARRIAGES.

WMnINGToN WAGON WORKS.
.
Constantly on hand and made to order'
Express, Market, Truck, Farm.
Germautown.
n
sNEATHs PATENT TILTINa WAGONS,
OAKTS, PUSH-CARTS
And
BARRowS.
AaRICUITURAL IMPLEMENTs.
which are being sold at cost, including
PLows, HARRows AND CULTIvAToRs,
An Nos Of the Moore, Wiley, Peacock, and heeken-
dorm Pillow, with or without centre DRAFT
Repairing Neatly and Promptly Executed.
Eli ACKSM MITHIN NC
in all It's branches. Particular attention gwen to
HORSES HOElS y &.
dental to Shoeing fast driving treated Under the
DUNBAR SYSTEM,
interierihg invariably cured in once % shoeing g.,,v
benefited aud left In condition by the a'u VI "no"
nature soon effects permanent cure. ..o,,
Lnmcness from corns Instantly removed.
Immediate relief given In cases OF accute FOUNDER.
Diseases OF the above nature anu various others
tanning to the leg And i, root ,hs o ol ts ssseo veter
narians are, by q judicious application Oh tue Du"-
BAR SYSTEM, relieved and cured.
knowedye of the subject, and being the only smith IN
the state TO whom Mr. Dunbar has impaired nus val
Haee method s Of tTsat%e nsSc san brima a osWar
Anatomical specimens exhibited at the place SNOW
Ing cause and effect. . ~
i employ only competent meh' an' P'fso"A"'
supervise all operations. ohico
Nos. III and lIs Orange street,
DAVID WooLMAN.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29

Trni.t- leaving wilmington, at 1910 a; NJ sohpse' %
with trains leaving Philadelphia AZ s5u 81 a. ~; oins
timure at 30 A. NJ, ahd Delaware ha"nSau i'"
arriving at 1913 A. NJ. ,r II \, oo,no,ts
with train leaving Philadelphia ut 400 I; NJ.
Train arriving at Wilmington l.bo A; NJ c'n"o'
with tram for Philadelphia at $40 A. M =, ,.,,
Train arriving at Wilmington nt ioo r. NJ WI"
tram for Philadelphia at 200 p. NJ. =, \, ,,,,
Train arriving at Wilmington at bOo + ~. WIN
train for baltimore and Washington at bli r; NJ
with train for Philadelphia at 300 +. NJ. anu Dc'"-
ware Railroad Trains Mt 6.26 p. NJ. =, ro
Trains leaving Landenberg atGi5 a; Nj, ann ,m J,,o
p NJ connects with trains for Philadelpina leaShs ,s
Wiinuptou at $40 A. NJ. and $50 +. NJ, ana nv nv
Delaware train South, leaving Wilmington NJ 0'N'
Z. NJ. - 9. "a, .,a u w 4
II nrnuts and cars OF Wilmington City H. H. AZ ront
and Market Ss by McMu,len q Seal at cents aor
gnch messenger and cents for each piece ., passas"
stu Dh ~ SN~-'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29
WHAT Is NEEDED.

Mr.. II. Il. STEVENS:
Dear sr-About ono year since found myself in q
feeble condition from general debility. NEGETINE
was strongly recommended to me by friend who had
been much benefited by Its use. procured the ar
tice and after using several botes was restored TO
health and dscontinu ID its use. feel quite conh
dent that there Is no eicne superior to 1t for those
complaints for which 1t Is especially prepared AND
they need something restore tn. TO perfect health
Respectfully Yours, ". l.. PETTENGILL,
Firm Of s. NJ. Pettcngill Co., 10 State St., Boston
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29

yeqetine extends its influence into every part Of
the human organism, commencing with Its founda-
tion, correcting diseased action and restoring vital
powel s. creating healthy formation and publication
Of the blood driving out disease and leaving Nature
70 perform its allotted task. yegetne is sold by all
druggibts. mAyx-tmW
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29
s72.oo Each WEEK.

Agents wanted everywhere. Business ,trictly leg-
timate. Particulars free. Address J. WORTH 500,
mayi-1y. 81. Dsasis, Ws
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29
SEASONABLE.

SEASONABLE.
At this season OF the year when all prudent house
are packing away their urs and wooen goods
and putting their houses In order for the approaching
snmmer, the questions very naturally arise, what
Chow shall get rid of such pests AZ roaches' bugs
ants, &c.?"
The best known insect destroyers, are
CORROSIVE SUDLIMATE,
An active poison, best suited for on be'istaads and
furniture, under I. washboards and along the edges
of carpets in the Torn of solution.
CARBoLIC ACID,
Which lest all the lower order OF plants and AMI
mails il CHEAP and etfectuai, should be used III very
dilute state leaves tarry oder bchtnJ, ~hich
though wholesome, is somewhat persistent.
PERSIAN INSECT POWDER,
fpyrethrum Roseum,) an innocent vegetable powder
which efiectually banishes Ants, Moths, Bugs, Red
or Water Reaches, and all small insects, when prop
erly applied and Is pronounced by many fnrriers 10
be one Of the best and cheapest articles In USE
GUM CAMPHoR,
Which, being VOLATILE permeates the entire mass or
bundle of goods, and Is soon dbssipated when the
goods are opened for use again.
GLENTwoRTH'S ROACH POISON,
We have ionn, from several years experience 10 be
the most eectiye preparation for the destruction OF
Reaches, Unlike many other preparations, they are
attracted by this article desourng with great avid
ity and are not likely To die IN their hiding places -
/ This remedy Is also destructive to mice.
An the above articles sold In any quanttv and IN
foi alton concerning their use and nature che rfu!
| s"sEE 'BRINGHURsT & CO., Apothecaries,
Cor. Sixth and Market Streets,
maylJ Wilmington Del.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-29


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The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
The Gisn, IpteI!sets at a Queer Dinner

The Giant Iate!lects at a Queer Dinner
oHyia's Washington Corrs'rosdent Of the Phila
/ dolphia Press
Another anecdote - has unfortunate
been left ont of Col Forney's delightful
book. Once upon time one Of those
giant iu,ellccts of past generation gave
large dinner party at one of the fash
iouablc hotels at the capital a private
table had been set ia one of the parIors,
the hour ot the feast had arrived, the
ruests were assembled, the dinner was
perfcct, but astonislment reigncd su.
preme. for the host himself was nowhere
To be found Among the guests might
have been seen the majestic forms OF
Cass and Benton Massachusetts, was
represented by the immortal Webster,
whilst the great commonwealth OF Penn
sylyania had contributed her most dis
tinguishcd son in the person of James
Buchanan Forrest was there envelop-
ed in the rosy rays Of his dawnlng fame,
whilst the author Of Anecdotes OF Pub
lie Men - might have been mistaken for
"A Youthful Apollo, or some other equal
ly fault!ess heather god. a vessel with
crowded sails at sea without a comman
der; a balloon in the upper stratum with
out Prof Wise IN the basket; the polltI-
cal ring in Pennsylvania without Simon
Cameron, could only represent the situa-
ton; but Jas Buchanan, with his superb
grace and inimitablc tact, managed the
social ship whilst it was III the midst of
the breakers. Gentlemen, said the
lordly Buchanan, eve were hidden here
to partake of this fne dinner The wine
is cool-all things are ready. 1t is true
the host is absent, but that is no reason
why so good feast should spoil Be
seated, friends Life is briefl Let us
enjoy ourselves !" The hours flew away
on nimble wings; course after course
oroancd upon the table The honest
wines Of those Apician days bubbled,
sparkled and disappeared. The air was
heavily charged with the electricity of
genius, vet in the absence of the host all
was serene At last the hour Of depart
ure came. It was | o'clock. The door
opened, and there stood the host An
Htlo bltb ullilNlOlo VI Ei'NN t'iNHN H'
His battered hat sat iauntily on one side
Of his handsome head His sharp white
teeth still clung to the fragments OF
fast disappearing cigar Gentlemen, '
he began, I've been to Georgetown,
hicl Said Mr. Buchanan to some OF
the more youthful of the company
" Take this man to his room, he might
say something he would regret, and 50
the host was led without opposition away
Next day, when explanations were du-
" sent forth, they were received in the
kindest spirit, because Mr. Buchanan had
paved the way tor them the night before
10y saying to the company: Our host
has been unfortunate The same mis-
fortune might hare oycrtakcn us. We
have been spared, Let us be merclful to
ourselves and avoid Georgetown In
those days the ducls were fought in Bla-
densburg, but the " larks were caught
in Georgetown. How fortunate for the
men in those days that the telegraph was
still unborn, and the New ! ork and Phil.
alelplia dalies were uncreated nothngs.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
Badge! Of SciSs0rings .

ELOQUENT PRoFsNITY OF STEAMBOAT
MATE-Tho Danbury News man has
been travelling. He describes protanC
scene at Mississippi landing
All WAS hustle a, the dock when | got
there. The boat was taking on its freight,
and about thirty live negroes aud one eN-
cited ana awfgllY prolane white man was
doing the business, That white man was
q study. lie was the mate Of the vessel
and what he didn't know about rhetoric
could be held on the point OF knife
blade by nervous man, The thirty ne
Croes had all they could well attend to
Keep up with his new oaths and roll on
the casks Without any cessation they
bobbsd from the boat to the shore and
from the shore back to the boat, and all
the while that Mississippi elocutionist
danced around and swore. When | got
on the boat | sat down on my baggage
and watched that man.
Being a resident of New England, !
thought | knew something of wickedness
but was mistaken. The negroes were
uniformly dressed in pants, shirt and hat.
Some Of the hats were ornamented with
different co,ored ribbons, others again,
contained but a single brass plate-the
trade mark of fruit can. Beauty una
dorned is adorned the most. They were
driven like sheep, first to the shore, then
back to the boat The least hesitation,
the slight misstep, was noted by the ora
tor and promptly Incorporated into his
discourse lie couldn't have been more
familiar were they his own faith ers, which
il is not likely they were.
After getting through at the dock the
boat moved up to the coal yard. The
coal was brought up in boxes with han
dies at each end. Each box contained
two and a half bushels. and WAS carried
by two men. Six hundred bushels were
thus taken on. The same amount OF
hustle Gnd yohemence occurred in this
transaction. The men sweat like April,
and appeared to be ready to drop at ey-
cry trip, but the mate handed tonics at
them and kept them up When his
throat got tired he used his boot, and
used it in that whole-soled way peculiar
to the Mississippi boatmen.
The negroes receive 81 day and
their victuals should think they would
90 to some city and get into store "
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

AN EVEN TnlNG Born WAYS Ply
mouth lecture room was crowded last
evening Mr. Beecher, after the usual
singing and prayer, said that he learned
from the Sun-from which they all learn
learned so many things-that they had
had a good orthodox sermon last Sunday
mornng for once, He was glad of il.
What was the use Of exchanging if they
were only to get from a stranger what
they were accustomed TO get from their
own pastor? For his part, he was heart
lily glad that they had had a good, old
fashioned, Culyinistic sermon--not that
he considered the sermon as obicctona-
bic when reduced to its elements Mr..
Bcechcr introduced the matter to say on
behalf of his dearly beloved brother,
Murray, that the sermon was preached
absolutely without reference to the be
liefs of the pastor Of the church. 1t was
good sermon ,nadc by Mr. Murray two
yeas ago. and preached often since He
was glad that they had had such a scr
mon, for some of them needed it,
preached in Brother Murray's church in
Park street, Boston, at the same time, y
Mr.. Beecher said, "and my impression IS
that it was an even thing, both ways.
Great laughter No doubt they were
just about as happy as you were. '-Ncw
lorl San.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Eg- A charming young widow, Mrs.
Lottie Palmer, while ago opened pho
tograph gallery in Racine, Wis, The
consequence was a perfect passion on the
part of the gentlemen OF Racine to be
photographed. This might do for the
single sitters and the widowers but when
the married men began to have their pic
lures taken, the matrons of Racine went
for gallery, demolished the camera, and
generally put negative in the most pos
tive way upon the business
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
xy- A little girl attending school 3

Gss- A little girl attending school has
lately had her dinner stolen. No clue
could be obtained of the thief, although
it was sought with tears. Finally mild
plan was hit upon, a tempting dough.
nut with filling of cayenne pepper was
placed In her pail and the result was
watched Before noon little boy WAS
seen at the pump. working it in a lively
manner 1t seemed if he had had two
hundred pairs Of arms he could have
used them. The FIRE was put out, how.
ever, and enough OF the structure saved
to take across the knee for few min
utes
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

\ MISGUIDED Book AGENr.--A book
agent entered the open door of a snug
pittslield, Mass, cottage one day last
week, and nodding to a trim, bright
locking little woman who sat sewing by
the window, commenced yolubly TO dcs-
cant on the merits of great work which
he was for the first time giving mankind
an opportunity to purchase. 1t was a
universal biogrophy, cook book, diction-
airy, family physician, shorthand in
structor, and contained, besides, u detail
ed h story of every important event that
has trluspired in the word from the ap
pie incident and Adams fall to Credit
Moblicr and the fall of Congress, The
work contained 1900 chapters, all with
running titles The agent, after talking
on the GENERAL excccnCcs of the volume
about five minutes, commenced on the
heading Of those chapters AMI as the wo
man did not say word to interrupt him,
he f It that he WAS making a conquest,
ard he ratified away SO that she shoUldn' t
have chance to say no. 1t took him
nearly half an hour, and as he breath
lessly went on the sweat started on his
forehead, and lie made conyul,iye grasps
at his collar, and when he finished he had
hardly strength enough left to put on a
bewitching smile and hand her his ready
pen wAerewith to subscribe her name in
the order book. She took the pen, but
instead of putting her autograph on his
list she lifted scrap of paper from her
work box and wrote in plain letters ;
I'VE pEFE AND DUN He said not a
word, but the unutterable things that he
looked as be turned to the door, would
Gil library -Hrchdage
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

EF- 4 man who had his new hat ex.
changed for an old one in barber shop,
adver.ises that unless it is returned he
will forward to the wife of the person
who took it the letter fourd concealed in
the lining of the old one.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Eg- An unscrupulous lawyer, when on
n mining excursion, was descending a
deep shaft by means of a rope, which he
held tight in bis hand. lie called out to
clergyman, who stood at the top doe
tor, as you have not confined your stud
i.s to geography, but know all things
from the surface to the centre, pray how
far is it from this to the bottomless pit
in the Internal regions /" 81 cannot ex-
actly ascertain the distance, replied the
divine, "but let 90 your hold and you
will soon Know
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

EF- Boy Ito lady ylsitor) Teacher,
there's gal over there awinkin at me |!
Teacher We'll, then, don't look at
hes' Boy But If | don't look at her
she il wink at somebody else
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Ey Let's waste no more time disputing
who wrote Betsy and are out The
question Of the hour is How late was
he ont with Betsy, and what were they
doing. Let's hear from Bet
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Gg- 4 preacher who rode to meeting
with his cart before his horse. preached
from tho text as announced by him,
And the cock wcpt thrice, and Peter
went out and crowcd bitterly
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Ey- Preserve your conscience always
soft and sensitive If but one sin force
its way into that tender part OF the soul,
and is suffered to dwell there the road is
paved for a thousand more iniqu,ies.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Es- Dover, VI, has not had a death
for five years, and the town hcarso was
put up at n rattle the other day, and won
by man who is going to alter it over
into milk cart.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Sh tn SDn Per Day Agents Wanted All
DD w Dr~O classes Of working people of either
sex, young or Old, make more money at work for us
in their spare moments, all the time than at any
thing else. Particulars free. Address G. Sinson a.
Co., Portland Maine. jan2l ,73-yl.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
80 . 90

Er- How to make tall man short
Ask him to lend you five dollars
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

EC' Pdy as irhW gen orc
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
LrCKN =

from the Globe Rolling Mills, CHM. bought
since the govt, manufacturing duty was re-
moved, which our customers and all hand, can
have the benefit Of by calling early on
GEO. AUSTIN.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
PURELY VEGETABLE.

This unriyaled Medicine rs warranted not
contain a single particle Of hogcluy, or any IN
rous mineral suhstanee. but il
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-02-07

those displaying the leading characteristics
OF the various classic countries, and presents
them with wonderful fidelity. The eye and
the mind are not wearied by similarity Of
scenes, as is often the case In panorarnas and
uagic-Iantern exhibitions, but there is Almost
happy transformation from grave to guy,
from lively to serepe." Should we enter
into details flor the Professor IS cosmopolitan
in his exhibitions) we could not fail to notice
particularly bis illustrations Of English, Ro-
man, Partisan, and Rhenish scenery, which
bring renewed delight to those who have
looked upon the original, and convey to
those who have never been abroad a better
idea than they could otherwise obtain of all
that is attractive In foreign tour. With n
generosity which captivatedthe hearts Of our
people the Professor donated half Of the pro-
ceeds of two nights Of his entertainments to
the aid Of the Lee Memorial Fund. INDIE
pendent OF the merits Of the exhibition such
an act will guarantee him warm and cordial
welcome in every city of the South which
he has the opportunity Of visiting.