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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20
MILLINERY, FANCY s. HAIR GOODS.

MI
I would call the attention of the ladies to my
assortment of MILLINERY GOODS OF every
description. which is still complete and will be
sold very cheap. Cambria and Lace Edgings
and lnsertings; also Real EdgIngs and Insert
ings. Also bavve just received direct from New
YORK fine lot of HAIR GOODS, consisting of
Real Hair Switches Coronet Plaits in HMir and
Thread, Finger Puhs, Curls, Sc; also Thread
and Jute Chignons Ha1T BFsds I1 and nnIow dtc 4bc
regular prices for cash Call and sec them Mt
Mrs. C. j. SIMPSONS,
No l25 King street,
nov Ok Near Wash. depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20

HAY. Is. HOOMES, ". n. ASnhi.
Late of Fredericksburg. Late OF Baltifhor
NEW STORE.
We have opened and now offer for s"lc to the
citizens of Alexandria and the public generally,
at our newly fitted upstorc room, corner OF h'ng
and Pitt streets, one Of the largest and most
attractive stocks Of ,,<,,>,,r
NOTIONS, sc.
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, embracing, rs it does
goods of every variety Of style and fabric, and at
all prices. We ask an examination OF our
S'ocN' iHooiMiEs, s. AsHBY,
ap8 lO9 cor. hing and ritt SIS.
Salcsmen-Eli a. Janney, Edwin w. Jett,
w. A. Lane, K. Stuart Ashby.
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s 50 0 900,
CASH GIFTS.
100000 FOR $40!

Under authority of special legislative act of
March 16, 1871, the trustees now announce the
Third Grand Gitt Concert, for the benefit
of the Public Library Of Kentucky. to
come off in Library Hall, at Louisville, KY, on
Tuesday. April s, 1873.
At this Concert the best musical talent that
can be procured from all parts of the country
will add pleasure to the entertainment, and
Ten Thousand Cash Gifts, aggregating a
vast total of Half q Million Dollars cur
rency will be distributed by lot to the ticket
holders, as follows: 49,.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20
DEAL HAIR DE a 4 T Il E n I

DEAL HAIR DEPA RT II T
IN Of
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
IL King street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
REAL HAIRl REAL HAIR!
On hand at all times large stock of Real and
Imitation Hair Goods OF every description at
very low prices. All goods warranted the best
Hair made up into Switches, Bralds, Curls,
Chignons, Puhs, &c.
For making medium size switch, either of
straight hair or combings. ngs............""."Sl w
For making large size switch........... | 70
For making largest ~
Ladies in the country can send hair by mail
1T the cost of few cents, have it made up INTO
any design and returned free of mail charges
Advices concerning hair should be mailed scpa-
rately Any information cheerfuIiy gwen:
CHARLES w. GREEN,
dec 10 7G King street.
WE HAVE A FEW OF OUR CHRIST
w MAS GOODS left over, such as RalsIns,
CItron, Lemon Peel, Figs and Nuts, Of ali kinds.
We are determined TO sell the same, and those
in want will do well to give Us a call
w. +. BEOOkES & BRO,
isn7 Ii7 King street.
DRIME ROLL BUTTER received to-day by
i.,6 j. G.. MlLBlIkN.
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GIFT CONCERTS.

In aid cf this ew and delightful
SEASIDE RESORT,
The undersigned take pleasure in announcing
that the Concert will take place, without 1ail on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1873,
IN TIE
OPERA HOUSE, NORFOLK, VA,
When the following magnificent gifts, amount
ing to
one HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS,
Will be distributed by lot to holders oftlckets
Gift in Greenbacks of........."...:.." S5UU
Gins in Grcenbacks of 1850 euch 5000
% GIFTS in Greenbscks of $500 each h..... 10000
rs Beautifully located Cottage Lots, by
the sea-" so by l30 feet, at Vue de 90 oco
L'Eau, valued at Sl00 each............. 5ooCO
200 Other Beautifully located C,ttago
Lots, 25 by 130 f., at Vue de l. Eau, =, mn
valued at $500 each....... 4o,GUU o
100 Gifts in Greenbacks, of $500 cach.. lO,ooo
4Ol Gifts, valued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20

4 QUAKER PRINrER's Proverbs. Thou
. shouldst never send an article for publication
without giving the editor thy name; it often
times secures publication to worthless articles
Thou shouldst not rap at the door of print
lug office, for he that answcreth the rap loses
time.
Never do thou loaf about, and ask questions
or knock down type, or the boys will love you
like they do shade trees-when thou leavest.
Thou shouldst never read the copy on the
printers case, or the sharp hook containing
thereof, or he may knock thee down.
Never inquire thou of the editor for the
news, tor behold it is his business at the ap-
pointed time to give it to thee without asking.
1t is not right that thou shouldst ask him
who Is the author of articles, for it is his
duty to keep such things unto himself
When thou dOst enter his Office, take heed
unto thyself that thou dost not look at what
may be laying open or concerneth thee not,
Tor that is not meet in sight of good breeding.
Neither examine thou the proof sheet, for
1t Is not ready to meet thine eyes, that thou
mayest understand.
Prefer thine own town paper to any other,
and subscribe for it Immediately.
Pay for it in advance it shall be well
with thee and thine.
Gut the above out and but it 10 your hat fol
future reference
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DRY GUUUS.

NEW GOODS.
IN Just received
Black Gro. Grain Silks, Prints.
Blcached Goods, 1914 and Ia Shcctlngs.
Pillow Case Cottuns, Ginghams.
1914 and la Blankets, some very fine.
Cassmeres and Cloths.
S-4 Oil Cloths for halls, Wstcr-proofs
Real French Black Cassimeres.
Poplins, Black and all the shades:
dac4 j. NJ. STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20

JOHN HARLOW II. B. HARLOW.
HARLOW & 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 attcn
ton of the trade to our large and splendid stock
of goods, consisting of Wines and Liquors,
Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Pieces, But
ter, Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers Syrupss,
Molasses Cod Fish, Mackercl, Herring, Wood,
enware, Baskets, Spices Cigars, Tobacco Canned
Goods, Coal Oil, &C., and every other article
usually found in a first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive our
prompt attention mar N-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20

ACE COLLARS & HANDKERCHIEFS.
Ladies in need of handsome Lace Collars or
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs will find large
and we'll selected stock at
dec l6 HOOMES& ASHBY'S
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TEA DEALER,

S. E.. COR KING AND ST. ASdPH SIS.,
nov 22-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20
. WNI. RAMSAY,

WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER,
AND
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.nEDICHL.
BALTIC. LOCK HOSPITAL.
DIR. JOHNSTON,

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis.
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant and
Effectual Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20
GREAT UNFAILING SPECIFIC

ar LIVER CoMPLA1NT and the painful ofsprlng
hereof, to wit: DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPtAz1- a
TION, Jaundice Bilious Attacks, SICK HEAD, ~,
ACHE, Collie, Depression of Spirits, SOUR
STOMACH, Heart Burn, Sc, &c.
Regulate the Liver and prevent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-20
DRUGs AND CHEMICALS.

con,ain nhS spae partce Of MERCURY, or an,
Injurious mineral substance, but is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17
Large or Small Farms.


We know there is quite wide difference
Of opinion as to the profitabeness of large
and small farms. There are some good
farmers who think farm is no farm at all
unless 1t contains a hundred acres or more,
and such turn up their noses when they
hear one talk about farming with not more
than twenty or thirty acres Now, of
course it depends very much upon what
branch OF farming is pursued, the distance
from market, and other circumstances. We
fully believe that for market gardening a
farm OF ten, or at most, twenty acres, is
plenty large enough, and that more money
can be made on such a farm than there
could be on one five or ten times as large
back in the country.
The great trouble as it seems to US, in
this matter Of large farms, is that there is
so much land to manure that none of it is
properly enriched, and therefore it yields
small crops that hardly pay for cultivation,
while If the same amount of manure was
applied to half, or possibly one quarter, Of
the land, there would be profit on the
crop. II costs more to fence large farm
to pillow the same--in short il costs nearly
as much for one to raise small crop as it
does large one While the first may not
more than pay expenses, the latter would
give profit. We believe in small well
cultivated farms. We often see acres Of
grass where the yield is not more than ten
TO fifteen hundred pounds, when by proper
treatment the same land could be made 10
yield to three tons Of hay to the acre.
What is true of this crop will apply equally
well to most other crops. The true course
is to cultivate well, whether it be little or
much; to raise large crops. This cannot
be done without a liberal supply Of dress
ing and it is very little use to attempt to
make money by farming unless the land is
well MANFRED. Farmers can keep soul aud
body together, it is true, and half starye
themselves aud their farms too but in the
long run this will be found to be very un.
profitable.
We are among those who believe farm
ing can be made profitable, and that 10
New England too and that capital en-
ployed in the business of farming will, in
the course Of ten or twenty years, yield re-
turns fully up to those derived from most
other branches Of industry. Farmers need
to consider these matters, and see where
mistakes have been made 10 the past, and
see what can be done in the future to set
things right We know that many farmers
labor under one serious difficulty, and that
is the want Of capital aud so. are obliged
to drag along from year to year, laying
aside but little money nor really improving
their farms to any considerable extent.
This state of things is not confined to
farmers alone. Many tradesmsn, merchants,
and others, are similarly situated as to
funds, and thus labor under serious disad-
vantages. Such often fail, while the farmer
seldom does, but manages to 60 along and
pay his debts, though he may do little else.
We ask every farmer to spend time 10 look.
ing over the past and see what can be done
in the future to improve things.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

The Birmingham Morning Post relates
an amusing story Of the Bishop of hitch
field. While recently walking in the Black
country, his lordship saw number oil
miners seated on the ground, and went
towards them to say "word in season.
Asking them what they were doing, he was
told they had been "loyin." The Bishop
somewhat astonished, asked for an explana-
nation. Why, yer see" said one of the
men, A." one Of us has fun kettle, and we
has been trying who can tell the biggest lie
to ha' it." His lordship was shocked, and
began to read the men lecture, telling
them that he had always been taught that
lying was an awful offence, and in fact, so
strongly had this been impressed upon him
that he had never told Tie ia the whole
course Of bis life. Hardly had the Bishop
finished, when one of his hearers exclaimed
"Gie the governor the kettle, gle the gov
ernor the kettlew
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17
Stand from Under.

a remarkable operation was performed
by a Whitehall physician, few days ago.
A gentleman who had been suffering from
superabundance Of adipose tissue, con-
suited a physician, asking for relief from
his burden. The doctor told him he could
relieve him, if be would consent to painful
operation The gentleman consented, and,
with the medical practitioner, entered the
telegraph Office at this place. The fat man
was requested to remove his coat and vest
after which the physician surrounded him
with wires, attaching the ends to powerful
galyauic battery At a signal from the
doctor, Manager w. b. Eddy let on the
current. The patient wrthed and twisted
when he felt the current passing around
him, still he stood like martyr. Pres.
emily he began to shrink he grew smaller
and smaller, his clothing hung in bags about
his fast diminishing form; the doctor felt
much pleased at the result Of his expert
ment, while the formerly fat mans Joy was
very great, although he seemed to be suf-
fering most acute pain All of sudden
there was heard loud clicking at the in.
struments, as if Pandemoniums great hall
had been let loose. The operator sprang
quickly to answer the call lie ascertained
it was from the New York office. lie
quickly asked " What's up?" An answer
came back, as if some infatuated demon was
at the other end of the wire, What in
thunder are you about2 Cut off your wires
quick--you are filling the New York office
with soap.grease. - Whitehall Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

A Nashville man had occasion to 20 t.
Memphis over the Northwestern road, last
week. There we're but a few passengers
aboard, and during the night the conductor
came and sat down beside him. Coin tc
Memphis, are you, stranger ?" he asked
" Yes, sir" said the Nashville man.
" Mighty rough road, amt it?" queriod the
conductor, with yawn. Very was the
reply. Last time | went over this road
this car we're in now was upset, and man
killed all to smash" said the communica-
tive -puncher, with another yawn.
Then he added I've got the most reck-
less engineer on the road with me tonight,
too, but | hope we won't have any acct.
dents 81 certainly hope we will not,
responded the passenger, with a feeling Of
uneasiness. Well, don't know as it
would make much difference to you" said
the conductor, chcerfully; "you'll die any
way, il you're goin' to Memphis. Mash
rifle Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17
Hu1nntSnnlG.
A Touching Tribute.


A tcndor.hoartcd Mr. Peck writes to Q
St. Lous paper this affecting note Of The
last hours Of a venerable relative;
"Great- grandmother Peck died last week
aged one hundred and nineteen She died
once before when she was nnety-six, but
lust after she was laid out she seemed ia
remember somehow that she bad forgotten
to finish fooiinga stocking for her youngest
boy, who was only seventy-four years Of
age, so that she came to again and, as
winter was coming on, and so much knitting
to be done, she concluded to keep on for
twenty years or so. The doctor thinks il
she amt disturbed she is gone for good thi.
time. Me and Mary Ann sat up with her
10 the last, and she was checked of in the
full fruition Of her faculties. | couldn't
help moralizing, as sat by her bedside
how lean a person can get and yet consume
so much gruel-sho beat anything all hol-
low that | ever saw. Poor old soul, she
was so lean the mosquitoes had ceased to
be a burden they used to light on her, and
hammer on her skull with their bills I'LL the
room sounded like a telegraph Office then
they would scratch their heads with their
hind legs and sail out Of the window, worn
out. She seemed to gain little flesh after
we came there from Chicago, and get new
spirits but somebody told her that her
name was accidentally left out Of Edwards
Dictionary, aud she fell off again. She
hadn't walked any to speak Of for the last
twenty-five years, and it used TO console
her to think how much she had saved on
shoes. When look at the old calico
cushion, with its faded roses, that she sat
embowcred in since she was one hundred
and four, heave a sigh at the transformers
Of all mblunarian comfort. Her eyes got
so weak that she wore seven pairs Of
glasses for a spell, but they weren't strong
enough for her to get the sense out Of her
Scriptures, 80 we had a pair Of opera glassc.
mounted, 40 she could wear them on her
nose She sat up the heaviest part Of the
day before she snufed out and told IN,
many things con6dcntially. She remem
bered very distinctly when General Wash
ington got the check cashed that Oakei
Ames gave him for signing the Pacific rail
road bill, and she was quite big girl wbeI
Cyrus Field and Hendriek Hudson brunl
the Atlantic cable over in the Mayhower
What is home without a great grand
mother ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

Too BAD.-A middle-aged lady met a
bridish-looking lady 10 the post-ofIce re.
Gently, and the following conversation fol-
lowed "Mary, is it true that your mother
Is dead?" asked the former. Z" II is" said
Mary. "And were you married before she
died ?" "No," said Mary, not until three
days after" The middle-aged woman stared
at the bride for a moment, and then slowly
aud bewideringly said, ado you mean to
say that your poor mother died without
without seeing what you were married in %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

Samuel w. Allen, Of Texas, is the
greatest herdsman in the world He owns
225,OOO cattle, and has one rancho eighty
miles long and forty wide, between the
Nevada and Colorado rivers, the largest on
the continent which pastures 10000.
Two Two others accommodate respectively TO-.
ooo and $4,000. These cattle all subsist
on the native grasses of part of Texas,
his herds require the attention Of at least
four hundred herders and brauders, and the
use Of 1900 horses. lie brands 10000
calves every year to keep up the supply.
The value of his stock, exclusive Of The
land, exceeds five millions and a half
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

A Scorcn ANEcDoTE.-The will Of the
parish minister of Cumnock instructed his
executors to let the people of his flock have
such tokens of remembrance of their de.
ceased pastor as they might ask for. An
old farmer called at the parsonage shortly
after the funeral, and when the widow had
informed him Of her husbands desire, she
asked Sandy what he would like to have.
4" Weel, my Teddy said Sandy scratching
his head, g. hardly ken what sort o. me.
mento mort, as ye ca it, tae haze but if ye
haze nae objection | wud tax that lump OF
guano ye hae i the back yard"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

"A drunken fellow wandered into a
Sunday.school and took seat with the
primmer scholars, when the teacher thus ac-
costed him; "Why, james, do you know
what condition you are int" "Yes min
10 the gall Of bit'ness an bonds Of 'niquity.
Ask me some more hard questions"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17
CHANGE OF SAILING DAYS.
| PAtIFIC WAIL NIEA NNHIp COW
rHHouUu tiyr
/ To CALIFORNIA, CHINA &JApAN
T0uCulNG AT MEXICAN PORTS
/ CARRYING THE UNITED STATES MAI
FlREs GREarLr RFDucFD-

one Of the large ana splendid sfean.ll,. 90 ..
lnoi VIII leave Pier no 81 North River. Ak no..
street No " O'Clock, noon, on the sfh al En-
VI every month. except when those date. f.' --
Aspinwail, connecting iia Panama Raliwayw'2 y.
Of uo Company Steamships from Panama m NJ,
fmnclscn. touching 40 Maugauillo
All departure connect az Panama With steamer,
ir NuufH PACIFIC and CENTRAL ANFRirAv plsr.
For Japan and China, steamer leaves San pr.,
cisco hrst ~ every month except when ID M, n
Sunday, then 0n The dnv preceding
ono hundred Pounds nagrago allowed each sl..
tarrnEc received 0u the dock tie dav i.f-.
sailing, from sfcamnOats, railroads and B,u,r.
Ecrs who prefer 90 scnd early. An experience ~,
fenn on board Medicine and ATTENDANCE frea
For 1it, Pas-ngo Tickets, or further .rff--.
ton apply SO the Company Ticket Ofee ar r,
Wharf, f00t q Canal street North River, Nsr r,-,
Go. ~. BRADBURY rr,uss.f
II J. hILLAf. SuyrriHhnhnf
Or az The Agents ior New England,
q. T.. HAhILETr a co.. lt Broad ST. Hasi.,
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I TNIoN TICKET OFFICE
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST

VA
BURLINGTON and RUTLAND, TROY and sCHH
kCIApA, and NEW YORK CENTRAL nan
ROADS or vm Champlain Steamers. makiDs s.r.-
connection with tho GREAT v ESTRRN Ralfi
40 suspeulou Bridge. and LAKE SHORE Rairs.
at hNFFALo p CHICAGO, and all points tsyarf
also via oGDENsEIR0n and GRAND TRlM
Railroads.
Tickets Tor sale always NJ The lowest rates ant pa
gage checked through via The above routes
F0r any Information desired call on or addrso
z. r. TKJE, TIetff Sgs.
Once at PAVILION, opposite the Depot
tldrw MONTPELIER 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

Some Dartmouth students who were
out cunning the other day shot at coon
twenty-four times before he came down,
and when he left the tree he went for the
students, an exciting contest ensuing be.
fore he was killed. The weight Of the
plucky animal was thirty and one.half
pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

"A musician, George Sharp, had his
name on his door-plate thus &C. Sharp"
A wag Of a printer, who knew something Of
music, early one morning made the follow
ing undeniable aud significant addition {;
F" Is A fat"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-17

r. H. EDDY,

- Ai I y n ~ PA T q To,
roR INVENTIONS, rRADE MARKS, on DrsIsw
No. rs State ST., opposite Kilby st., Boston
AFTER sn extensive practice Of upwards ofutp
Years continues 10 secure patents 10 the tlfa
states also in Great Britain, France. and aHr
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Asrr--
mcnl, and all papers for Patents. executed o. ri,
sonahle terms, with dirpAtch. Researches made 70
determine tho validity and utility Of Patent. o li
Ventions. and legal and other advice rendered 10 al
matters touching The same. Copies Of the csims h
any patent furnished, hy RENTING one dollar. A.
Agnments recorded In Washington.
No dgfncy IN me United SfIfss pofsfssfs flTf-io'
sii' ior obtaining PasHfs or ascertdiHiHg ne plt
biifg NJ inusHn0as
All necessity Of journey 20 Washington % pro
cure a patent and the usual great delay there az
here saved inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr. Eddy A. one Of the most osaiit ~
'ntestyiH pac titioners with whom have had ofeii
Intercourse
CHARLES MASON. 'Com'r OF PATENT
have no hesitation In assuring inventor h.l
lhel cannot employ man more compliant ana ~
worfAy, and more capable Of putting their appha
uons In form % secure for them an early and h'f
ahlo consideration az the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE
Late Commissioner OF PatenN
pr. r. II. EDDY has made for me over THlEIi,
applications for Patents, having been successor /,
almost every case Such unmistakahle proof Of si.a
talent and ability on his part, leads me 20 Ie,el
mend All inventors 10 apply to him 70 procure lnsI
patents, a they may be sure o. having the ~
aithiul attention bestowed on thoII eases Az Tr /"
very reasonable charges. JOHN TA6uAhI'
Boston, Jan. |, 1873. a'!