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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16
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am of the opinion that every mind
that One into the world has its own
speciality-it is different from every
other mind; that each of You brings
into the world Il certain bias, 4 disposi-
ton 10 attempt something of its own.
something yo"r owu-an aim a little
different from any Of your c]olnpaniOns
and that every young man and every
young woman is a failure so long as
each does not find what is his or hers
own bias that just so long as You are
influenced by those around Won, so LONG
as you ar" attempting to do those
things which You see others do well in
stead Of doing that thing which YOU do
well, you are so far wrong, so far fail
ing OF your own right mark. Every
body sees the difference in children.
They very early discover their tastes,
One has a taste for going abroad, IN.
other for staying at home; one for
books, another for games; one wishes
to hear stories, another wants TO see
done one is fond of drawing.
the other cannot draw at all, but can
make "A machine. This difference, as
You advance, becomes more pronounced.
You are more distinct in your concep-
ton OF what you can do-more decided
n avoiding things You cannot and do
wish to do. Now / conceive that
success is in finding what it is that YOU /
really want, and pursuing it.
yourself from all opportunities t
# your friends, to do something which f
hey like, and insisting upon that thing
'hich You like and can do. =
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16

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Fl md the rest all fall into file AMI follow
e. after IKE a company Of wcll.lr.lled sol
II a!ef'; and though work may be hard |,
II meet when it charge, in % squad. il il
II easily yauQpished when brought int,
n line. Igu may Lay, often seen the an.
rcdota ID. the man who was asked how
J. ne l''p4', .... so much in his life
My father taught mn. wa, the repIy
""i"n | had anything 10 do. ~ m ouq
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and 50 wet that it was like a dripping
groL - N' -
sue" It case you had better turn back,
at any rate lie by in the first shelter
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16
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IHL IHD VEAL THIEST BEY ~ yNg-
L1rnnTEEUgAE WOhTH ;3l,uD1,oJu. yUE

LAkh-QSE with So .5 o. hJ1HJJ
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The two wcalthic,t Eggli.bmrr e.,
far at least as personal estate g,,- who
have ever lived in England. have died
whluit the last decade. They were Mr.
Morrison and Mr.. Bra.,ay TI. NOR.
sonal property Of the first was sworn
under $50, 900, 900, that If IN, g.c,,.I
under 10000 900. but il ID. urd.r.,.,I
that a great deal Of Mr. Bros.oy,. oy
tate has not been sworn for jutv ,,r;,o
10 diGicrItos In ,u,t.
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TACT II Will prove to be- nearly slOO 600 %
IN. % '''''' '''N 'N'," men,
"''' WIZ t"'e m"'' 'he largest
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16

WHooPISG CoUGH.-I lind your Hive syrup
and Io.u an excellent remedy for whooIing
cough and Group, especially for the former,
which Is prevailing in a ~neighborhood south of
u, | must not be ont of the syrup; please
forward me a supply without delay.
HhH' i'y,pl, N,cb. W. O. AUSTIN.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16

The Queens Toilet, ~ for the complexion.
+ prepared from the prescription Of a we'll
known physician.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16

WHO says DR.. Miller'a Magnetic Balm con-
taln- magnetism Those vino have used it
FOR collie and bowel complaints.
See advertisement in this paper.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16

vinegar iltters are not a vile Fancy Drnl.
made Of Poor Rum, Whisky, Proof Splits and ReG,,.
Liquors doc'ord, spiced, and sweetened to please Al,
Taste, called 'Tonjes,' " Appetizers," "Res,orers -"
&c that lead the iinpler on to drunkenness and ruin
bu, are a true Medicine, made from the native root,
and herbs OF & California, free from al Alcoholic Stimul,r,2
They are the Great Blood Purifier and A Lifr.riyjr,
Principle, a Pertcc, Renoyator and lnyigora,or u ,ls
system, carrying od all poisonou~ matter and restoring
The blood to a healthy condition, enrichiug it, reireshiu,
ana inylgoratIns both mind and body. They le ea.y
OF administration, prompt, in their action, certain in thei
results safe and reliable in all forms OF iisca-e.
No Person can take these Eittcrs accn,i
lc 10 directions, and remain long uuwcll, provided
Their bones are not destroyed b. mineral poison or othe,
He1ns' and tie vital organs wasted hyoGd tie poinI
o.. repair.
Dyspepsia or indigestion. Headache, Pain
~ the shoulders, Coughs, IIgh'ne,s Of the Chest, Uy,
zines, Sour Euc'atious Of the Stomach, Bad TASTE
l the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Piip.u,ion Of he
Heart, Illumination II the Lungs, Pain in The regions Of
the Kidney, and q hundred other painful! symptoms,
1Fe the ~olisprusi u Dyspepsia. In these complaint,
u has no equal, AID one bottle will prove better guar.
'",ee Of Is merits than 4 lengthy advertisement.
For Female Complaints, IN youn. or old
P.-TrItd " single, A. Ne dawn Of wouauhood, or the
turn Of lie, these Tom EHer5 display so decided an
influence that a marked improvement. is soon peIcrp.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16

Rhcum, no,ch.s, Spots. PImn'es, Prs,llcs. BoHs, C,,-
h1uc.r,, RIns-wprms, Sad. Held, Sore ives. T,y.
spe.l-, l.ch, ScuTts, D~i>colontions OF the Skin, Hurnors
aud D's-l-c, Of the skin, Of whatever name ~ nature,
ar: literally dug up and carried ont Of the system In a
short time by oh: uc Of these H.tters. One bottle in
such cases wt, Convince the mo-; incred .,ous Of their
curative effects.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever Won
ind ITS impurities bursting through the skim in Pim.'rs,
LrUpi'9us, or Sores; cleanse /, when YOU find il OBJ.
-'ructed and sluggish IN the veins: c'canse it when ills
foul, your feelings will tel You when. Keep the blood
pule, and the health Of he system will follow.
ErntrfHI thousands proclaim Ni.pG,Y E.r.
TE"a the most wonderful l~uyigoyant TIN, ever sustained
the sinking system.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-01-16
Incynre Gentle PurgatIvc as well as

Tonic possessing also tho pecn.ilr mari, OF actin,
asa powerful agent in relieving Congestion or InAam:,
nation oi'As Liver and Vlceral Organs, and in U!ioqs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY, MARCH il, 1879.

The Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Index says:-"The people of this State
ought to feel pleased when they realize that
the perylcxiug public debt question is settled
at least for the present. Gov. Walker will no
doubt sign the bill and then the holders OF
bonds may present themselves at the Treasury
and collect the interest for January, 1913, and
as soon as arrangements and calculations can
be made for that purpose in accordance with
the provisions of the bill, the interest for lS12
will also be paid. After all the bondholders'
conference was Of benefit, aud we owe u debt
of gratitude especially to Mcssrs. Cochran,
Kirkpatrick and Thomas, Of the Senate, and
Mcssrs. Taliafcrro, Coghill and Brooke, OF the
House, for their earnest cndcavors N getting
their respective houses to act promptly and III
good faith in the execution of the understand
Ing had between the Bonlloldrr* and Les'S!a-
tive Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

\. letter from Washington in the Baltimore
Sun says:-"Among the most persistent aud
importupate Of the crowd Of oficc-scekcrs that
daily throug the portals Of the Executive Man
sion are the members of Congress whose terms
have just expired, and who were not reelected.
The health of most of these gentlemen seems to
have suddenly become SO feeble that nothing
will restore it but a s~oiourn abroad. They arc
willing to accept almost anything from a first
class diplomatic mission down to u sccond-clasS
consulate. Some of them have so 5adgcrcd
the President that he has more than once n
most lost even his cquauimity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
FROM MOND.
LEGISLATIVE.

RICHMOND, Mar. l0.-In the Senate. to-day,
favorable reports were made upon bulls amend
ing an act relative to the taking OF fish Tor the
purposc of manufacturing oil or manure; to pro
hibit distractions to the fisheries Ill Chcsa-
peake bay, &c; and to authorize counties,
cities, towns and townships to indorSc The
bonds of the Washington. Cincinnati aud ~.
Louis railroad company: and an adverse report
upon the proposition to amend the act restrict
ing the compensation Of physicians in attend
ancc upon coroner lrqucslS.
The bill to provide for the establishment OF
the Southern and Central Iuilatic asy lums Oh il
permanent basis, was made the order 81 the
day for Wednesday.
Another incfFrctual effort was made Ia pre-
vent the Introduction OF new business.
Bills were passed to authorize the corpora
ton authoritirSoi Winchester to borrow money;
Joint resolution mcanorializing Congress tn do
nate public lands FOR public free schools in Viz
cinia: to amend and re enact an act in relation
to debtors estate; and amending an act pre-
| scribing the courts in which legal proceedings
arc cnmmclicci.
The House bill to more rifrctl'!ly punish
embcZziumcnt. was tabled.
The Senate bill for rcIistrictin- the State for
county judges was taken ~; and the substitute
proposed by the committee on courts oil justice
Adopted ayes, 81; locS, l..
Pending a motion 10 reconsider this vote the
Senate adjDurucd. :.
In the House Of Delegates the bill to amend
the charter Of llHrri ,nnburg was put on the
calendar.
The Speaker announced the following com
mittcc to arrange Tor the reception of Prcsl-
dent Grant: McSsrs. RamSIcll, Hill, Douglas,
| Bagwcll, Southall, Swami, Wharton, Wall,
Lovenstein, and lorgcnson.
The Assessment bill was further considered
and v~ariou>y amended.
The rules were suspended, and the bill TO
regulate the jurisdiction OF the circuit and
county courts, 10 prescribe the number Of
terms of the circuit courts, ami t. fix the pay
Of Judges, was postponed until Thursday.
The oyster bill was taken Vi and the Senate
amendments agreed t., with one exception.
4 bill was introduced t, provide ijr Keeping
| the roads in Fluquier comfy i'll Order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The Philadelphia Ledger in its review of the
Pennsylvania coal trade for the last week, says:
'AIl the Indications favor an unusually healthy
trade this year-stcady work, steady prices and
a demand for about all the coal that can be
brought into market. We arc daily strength
cncd in the belief that the present year will be
found an anthracite harvest, and If all arc not
satisfied with its workings, they are not likely
soon to be satisfied with the anthracite trade.
Prices are not likely to be lower this year than
those OF the present time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

Accounts from Madrid tell CT movements III
AndaluSia and Catalonia looking to action indie
pcndcnt of the National Government. In Cata-
lonia u regular declaration Of independence is
threatened, and the Andalusian deputies have
been called together to consider a project for a
State government in their province, based on
free trade and free ports. A regular rcvolu-
tionary central committee, it is said, is being
organized in Madrid. 4 letter from Madrid,
under date of Saturday last, says it was re-
ported in that city on that day that twenty-five
Of the provinces Of Spain have threatened to
discontinue their recognition of the authority
Of the Government Of Madrid if the Assembly
is not dissolved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

We have now q new phase of the "Crcdl'
Mobilier'' affair. After the Investigation
and its conclusion, comes another remarkable
turn" Mr.. ColGax has an oratlon-Oakcs
Amcs is to be received with plaudits--and
others of the accused are turning upon then
accusors dciantiy. Mr.. Brooks letter to ms
constituents is u singular document. We do
not know that its tone or temper Will do HIM
any yood-cspccially its assault upon Mr.. Ner-
rick. Probably Mr.. Brooks was the least to
blame Of all the persons involved in this bua'-
nnss-ccrtainly not half as much as others who
have gone scot free. We, therefore, publish
it --as showing what he regards as the IN
Justice done to him. But what strange times
we live in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
skt7l " 4;KeEAE.

ALEXANDRIA MARX Fl, March 1.-The mar
ket for Wheat is quiet and unchanged offerings
of ~ bushels white and 1887 of red, with sales
Of the former nj l95 and 200 for prime to choice,
ard of The latter at rs and $50 for fair, and lS3
.nd i90 for good. Corn is quiet and steady;
snlcS rf mixed AZ &C, with offerings Of l454 BUSH
els. S:nail "~il,rings Of Rye, with sales NJ ltOaio'.
A~SruRAcIrE Coal TRADE-The report of
the Pennsylvania coal trade Inst week shows III,
CROSSED and increasing activity. Inc general
indications are said To b. Ill in favor of an unu-
;ual!v healthy trade Tor the entire yaar-steAiE,
work, steady prices and demand for MI the coal
that can be brought tn market. Prices, 1t Is De
Iced. are 80. likely to be lower than they are
al present, and The opinion Is expressed Thai inc
wear viii witness 'nn anthracite harvest that
will satisfy every reasonable expectation. Inc
total tonnage of all kinds of coal for the wceh
va: 2GS. 70l tons, and for the year 2~,o9S,oIl, pc
lrg III increase, rs against production 10 Tue
sam. time last year, Of "A, Ia tons. Vessels are
vcrr scarce, und no freight quotations are gwen.
PONT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH II, 1873.
Sun IaSE...... ... G.l9 NOON SFTS...--.. 3al
Sun SETS. e.. OuZi
St.,ln.r &c, il Stout, Philadelphia, to + A
Reed.
Schrs n w Shovel, Salisbury, and Enter
prise. Baltimore. to Smoot " Perry.
SAILED.
Steamer ": wasct, Currioman, by Potomac
Ferry Go.
MEMORANDA
S:hr Jesse W Knight, hence, at Fall river
Sth instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
The Louisville Couricr-Journal cont

The Louisville Courier Journal contains a
leading editorial article, which says:
I'VE have taken the trouble to review care.
fully the case Of Coltax as recorded IN the Com
sreSsional investigation, and compare 1t with
the elaborate defence delivered 10y the late Vice
President at South Bend, last Saturday. The
result of our research is, that he has given a
successful and satisfactory explanation OF the
entire matter. 1t will require Ii closer analysis
than that which We have made or arc capable
OF making to alter our opinion that in this busi.
ness Mr.. Coliax has been very much abused and
wr,nrr1 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

CONFERENCE VI. +. CnGGcH S"rru.-ln
the annual Conference of the NJ. Il. Church
South, in Baltimore yesterday, the resolutions
from the Virginia Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in reference to church prep.
crty were read, and referred to 4 committee Of
five members, viz j. w. S. Tough, Moses
Walton, Col. j.. McFcrson. Rev. X. Il. ).
IIough, Rev. j. B. Fitzpatrick and Pcyton
Conway. The motion to change the time Tor
the meeting of Conference was lost. The llrs-
ton investigation is progressing, and the COM
mittec will, before the session al %jolrns, report
their verdict to the Conference. The trial COM
nIitcc in the case Of Re-. J. L, Clarke, nl
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, (of which
committee Rev. N. Head is clrairman,) report
Cd. The charge Of immortality Is sustained,
and Clarke was expelled from the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

A Convention of colored people was held IN
Washinton, yesterday, relative to Cuba and
'civil rights" They were addressed by MIR.
Banks. ex-Guv. Pinchback. and others, and
resolutions were passed expressing sympathy
for Cuba, ~favoring a supplemental civil rights
bill, and thanking Mr.. Sumner for cxertlons IN
behalf Of colorcd men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
Treasury,

The Fall City Tobacco Bank, Of Louisville
Ky, was robbed, on Sunday night, Of $4,000
in gold, the burglars entering the vault room
from the second story by cutting a hole In the
floor through the arch over the vault, the inch
chilled iron castings, and with drils and powder
bursting open the door Of the safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The currency balance in the Treasury IS, now
down to SO, esq, 500. 45, whilst immediate de,
mands are several millions in excess of this,
It is very probable that within a day or two
the Secretary Of the Treasury will be compelled
10 sell gold or again draw in the reserves, in
order to meet the pressing demands on the
Trrrcnrv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The Washington Republican says:-As
the proceedings of the Senate develop the de-
sircs of the several members to discuss ques-
tious regarding the pending cases on Senators
Caldwell, Clayton and Patterson, it becomes
APPARENT that the session will be prolonged Tor
two or three weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
WASHINGTON, March i, 1873.

N.N@TTTN7iITTN IIIIVH u TNIo.
Nh Urrr Mr.. Loftc ALLOW me to say that
| sympathize with you in the recent Crngres-
sional investigations; that | have watched them
closely, and | AN as satisfied now, AS | ever
have been, of your integrity, patriotism and
freedom from the charges imputed as ii | knew
of my own knowledge Of Your innocence. Our
official relations have been so pleasant that |
would like to keep up the personal relations
through life. All"ctiouatrly yours,
s. GRANT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The Secretary Of the Interior has received u
telegram from \. 3. Mcacham, president of
the board of peace commissioners, in which,
under date of March Sth, he reported that the
NIodocs have surrendered to Gen. Candy as
prisoner, of war, to be fed, clothed, protected
and removed to a distant country. They had
named Monday to meet the army wagons near
the lava beds. Meacham adds ''Wc believe
now that peace will be permanent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The collector at the port Of Mobile, it Is said
will he shortly removed if he does not resign.
1t is alleged that Il discrepancy Of about $780, "
has be, II discovered in his accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The Washington Chronical says: "Scna-
tor Carpenter will, it is said. in accordance with
an expression of the Republican caucus, be
chosen President of the Senate pro ten, 10
place of Senator Anthony, who desired to be
excused from serving longer in that position IN
view of the fact that the Vice President is
from the EaSt.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

The diplomatic representatives Of foreign
Governments at Washington, yesterday, called
upon President Grant to congratulate him on
his entrance upon his second term Of Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

Fred. Douglass lectured before a very large
audience iu the Academy of Music, at Phila-
dclphia, last night, his subject being "Remi-
nisccnccs of Slavery He related the mode
of his escape from bondage during the lecture,
stating that he was enabled to leave Baltimore
disguised as a sailor, and was met and aided IN
New York city by friends of the abolition cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11
COMMUNICATED.

The following paragraph appears in the
Washington Republican 1.-THE question in
Alexanhria : Has the "Prlly Anne arrived 2
Thc Poly Anne has nol n@l1Urc! =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

FETICIIlSM.-An amusing instance Of super
s,ition occurred in Chesterfield county Il few
days ago in connection with the small poxplaguc.
Some wag advised Il coiorcd man who seemed
nervous on the subject hat if he would cause
all the hair to be removed from his head aud
face, trim his nails and anoint his head with
oaken ashes he would be exempt from the
infection. Accordingly the next day the con
tidiug victim made his appearance to the inti-
mic mcrrimcnt Of his friends sans browS, sans
lashcs sans nails, with a wig of ashes where his
hypcrian locks had heretofore waved. -R'c,S-
Lnru AppelL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

Among the nominations sent to the Senate
Yesterday were those of David B. Parker, as
u. S. Marshal for Eastern Virginia, and Eliza
beth /. Van Lew, as PostmiStrcss at Rich
mnnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

Allen & Jones, the exchange clerk OF the
South Bank Of Georgia, in Savannah, has ab-
secluded from that city. being a d~efau'ter tothe
amount ni $50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

Recently, near Rogcrsville, in Tennessee, Il
dreadful affair occurred, in which a man killed
his son-in-law-a son killed his father, and the
scene was closed with Il bloody contest between
tw, h,nt1..rS1