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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
A Wait: and what Came Of 1t.

The Boston Journal gives a description OF
the circumstances under which child was
abandoned in the store of Jordan, Marsh &
Co., one day last week. The lady with whom
the infant was left has no children OF her own,
but is intensely fond of them, and when the
mysterious female sat down beside her at the
counter she began pettiug the baby and prais-
ing its beauty The stranger appeared embold,
cned by this to enquire: Would you hold
this baby for me few moments while l go TO
another part of the storeY' "Certalnly, was
the reply, Il should be happy to do SO. : The
unkrowp woman then departed, remarkng: !:
Those shopping bags are mine also; will you
please keep an eye on them
The woman with whom the child was lett
held it patiently for considerable time, but
the supposed mother not returning, she said
to one of the clerks: II ought to be going
home to see to my husbands supper; | cant
Imagine why that woman doesn't come back.
A. search was vainly made for the stranger,
when 1t was decided to open one OF the shop
ping bags, which was done, and the first thing
.las met the eye was neatly written and fold-
Gu letter, saying that the child was OF wealthy
paleh'ase, aud that the person who should take
soou care Of it would be rewarded; that the par
GUS would keep an eye upon and see that 1t
saS sas properly protected, sc. Enclosed were two
s-V notes. The contents of the shopping bags
were Infants garments of the richest descrlp-
sa, ,on, and worth, it is estimated, not less than
SIgV' one garment alone being valued at $50
Inc lady thus left with au unexpected OFT
Spfns on her hands, took the little wait home
ana ana has tenderly cared for it ever since. Her
husbands brother having been married some
years and possessing no children of his own, is
1eslrous Of adopting the little waif which is a
10y OF some four or FIVE months, and ofremark-
aole beauty and healthfulness, and will doubt
less De given its custody. The little one is for
'unate ln securing as good home and as KIDD
care as the gentleman in question, who is rail
road conductor, and was during the war volun-
'eer officer in the navy, will give it.
!, AS to the mysterious female who abandoned
,ne a, infant, one Of the floor walkers at Jordan,
slarsh 4 Co.. $ thinks she was about the store
lor three hours before disposing of the child,
and doubtless was engaged in selecting the per-
son with whom to leave it. The lady upon
whom she finally decided is certain that she has
seen her pass her house since the abandon
mIent and thinks she is keeping an eye" on
tlle child, as intimated in the note. What was
the motive for thus disposng Of the baby can
only be guessed, and may very likely never be
certainly known. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
ICE q!

IoE' ICE, 1oH'
Z. c. ATWELL
Having completed his Improvement in Market
space has established an office and
ICE DEPOT
there, where ICE can be obtained from a. m.
to p. m. Orders left at the Drug Store of Mr.
Samuel Lunt, corner of King and Washington
streets, will meet with prompt attention.
Wagons will deliver ice daily to all private
families ordering it. NH 3l-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

FRANclS A. kEKBl' .a ....
AUCTIONEER, .. ...
REAL ESTATE BROKER, p.
AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT %
NO. 90 KING STREET.,
(Burkes Building,J ...
Alexandria, Virginia.
Buy and sell, let and lease houses in Alexnn-
dria and farms in the country.
Particular attention given to the selling of
household furniture ut auction at the residences
of families declining housekeeping. [febN-f
TAMES +. CARLIN & SONS,
Invite tho attention Of country merchants
and the public to their large and carefully be-
lcctcd stock Of ........
HARDWARE and CUTLERY,
Bar Iron, Steel, Wagon Fcllocs, Bows, Hubs,
Spokcs, Shafts, Plow Plates, Pow Castings,
Horse Shoes, Nails &C., at their store, No 63
King street, Alexandria, Va. NH 20
NEW SPRIN GOOD s.
WM.N. BERKLEY
Is receiving large and well selected assortment
of ofSEASONABLE GOODS, which he invites
his friends from city and country 60 examine
Cloths, Cassimeres, Cottonados, Ladies' Dress
Goods, in great variety, and u full line of Linen
nnd Domestic Goods. ap3
OBERs AMMoN1ATED
SUPER-PHOSPHATE a..l
OF LIME
Unsurpassed as fertilizer for Spring crops.
For sale by
p19 HOOE & JOHNSTON.
A LEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANY.
NOTICE.-The Annual General Meeting of
tho Stockholders of the Alexandria Canal Com
psny will be held in the chamber of the Board
of Aldermen New Market House, in the city
of Alexandria, on MONDAY, the 9th day of
May ay 7psoid psondl'''"' Pc Pc. UHLER, Clerk.
NEW SPRING GOOD s.
The largest and best selected stock of .s,
y . - BORDER and .. ~. u.
WINDOW SHADES,
0'SS 'D'' 90 III ' o JOHN P. CLARKEs,
ap7 l5s King street.
CPLENDID STOCK OF TEAS on hand,
- ranging in price from GOc to 81 per pound.
The finest 81 Tea in the market. IT,.
TWO FINE CIGARS given away with every
Give me CALI will please you beyond
doubt. LEWIS H0OFF, Jr.,
ap l6 93 King street
WILLIAM A. JOHNSON & CO..
Dealers in 80
FRESH AND SALTED FISH, .r
Fish Wharf, 5 ,.t...
Alexandria, Virginia
Orders from the country solicited and prompt
" flied. feb ll-3m
EEED STORE. ~--- '..'
n
KNOX s. ERWIN, .
80 and Il King street.
A full stock of all articles in the -.
FEED LINE. i,
SALT SALT SALT
A full supply o. LIVERPOOL FINE and
G. A. SALT in full and bright sacks. =
Also TURKS ISLAND SALT. -i..-.
For sale at market rates By
ap IL ..HOOE q JOhNoIoN.
T1ABLE and POCKET CUTLERY, Locks,
L Hinoas .Sc for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

Married persons, or Young Men contemplate
ing marriage, aware of Physical Weakne<S
Loss Of Procrea.ive Power-lmpotcncy' ~! \ er-
ness, Nervous Debility, or any other Dis4"aii-
3fcation, speedily relieved. .r
he who places himself under the care OF DR. j.
may religiously conGde in his honor Ms q gentle
man, and confidently rely upon his ski! ~
physcian,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
NH 81
A 9 A Il ID

A GARD.
The attention Of tho public is respectfully
called TO our stock of
REFRIG ATORS,
an article we can fully and unreservedly war
rant and recommend being sought after all over
the United States. Also IN excellent stock OF
superior
AMERICAN BROlLERS.
PATENT CLOTHES RACKS,
together with very superior stock of STO Els
and TIN WARE OF our own manu- facture.
CHARCOAL for sale with FUR ACES
adapted to its use. f. GRIMES & SON,
ap l2-lm* AZ King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.

Weakness of the Back or Limbs Strictur"s
Affection of the Kidneys or Bladder, InyoInn-
tary Discharges, Impoteney, General Deoi!i:y'
con}uson Of I4eaps pPapitaton Of the car
Timidity, Trembling, Dilnness Of Sight or Gid
dincss, Disease of the Head, Throat, Nose or
Skin, Affections of the Liver, Lungs, stomach
or Bowels-those terrible Disorders "r'S'n;S
from Solitary Habits of iouth-secret and SOL
the songs of the Syrens to the Mariners of ulys-
ses blighting their most brillisn! hopes or an
ticipations, Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

CHILD REN'S CAKKI A y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
E.I.N'Er EOOUS.
VTICTUR SEWING MACHINES.

VIcToE SEWING MACHINES
Among It's many points of excellence may be
mcnL nLoncd that it the only lock stitch machine
that has its needle Sclf-setting. The needle cam
not be set wrong.
1t has a shuttle-carrier that obvates all frlc-
ton of shuttle, rendering tho machine nearly
nuscless.
1t has II sclf.adjustng bobbin-winder, requir-
ing no change to wind the bobbin.
Combines all the latest improvements, having
no wires or spiral springs connected with It's
working parts.
1t has !. positive thrcad- d-controller and tension,
requiring no change in sewing from the finest to
the heaviest nlatcrlAl.
The new patent shuttle is the most convenient
and perfect working shuttle in USE The tension
does not change from lul to an empty bobbln.
1t is so easily operated that it requires llttl .
instruction, and there is nothing in it to get out
of perfect working order. 1t will stitch, hem,
fell, bind, cord. gather, quilt, hem.stitch, EN-,
brui,lcr, braid, &c, with as much beauty ana
pcrfcction rs any machine before the public.
j. FEKGUSON'S
HAIR AND FANCY GOODS STORE,
III King ST., near Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
NJ + w STO Il 4.

NEW STORE.
F. G. SWAINE
Wouldnform his friends ana the public gcncr
ally that he ms leased the store OF the CORNER of
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. {. Milhurn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery Liquor and Commission store, No. IL
Royal street, II tirst-cass
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can oe found at all times fresh Roll But
ter, Poultry, Eggs Hominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn, Sc, SC. Call and eA"m-
ine feb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
DISCS CURE FOR CONSUMPTION.

We would again call the attention of our Gus
TONER'S both in the city and country, to this in
valuable COUGH REMEDY. Since its first in
PRODUCTION by us in this section of the country
our sales have constantly largely increased and
extended, and where dozen would formerly
have supplied our wants, a gross has now to be
ordered. We can consclentiously recommends q
trial of it by all suffering from any. lung com
plaints Price LOO per bottle, or six bottles for
$500. The trade supplied at proprietors lowest
rates. JANNEY IL CO., ....
ap IS No. 1i5 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
$4,000 ORDERl

The second instalment of CHILDREN'S
CARRIAGES has been received, which for
beauty, strength and cheapness, cannot be
equaled. Prices on these goods are consider
ably lower than those of our neighboring city
Washington. Every Carriage warranted to bear
100 pounds weight.
MY $40 Carriage-cleptic spring, iron axlos,
whecls-is in reality perfect gem.
Carriages nicely packed and sent to any part
of the country.
CHAS. w. GREEN,
NH 81 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by a certain prac-
tce, already described habit frequently earn-
ed from evil companions or 1T school, the r!Ircts
of which arc nightly felt evon when ascop, and
if not cured, renders marriage impossible, and
destroys both mind and body, should apply I'M
mediately.
What q pity that young man, the hope of
his country, the pride of his parents, should De
snatched from all prospects and enjoyment of
life by the consequence of devlatlng from tho
path of nature, and indulging in pernicous
habits. Such persons must, before comtcmllat-
ing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

E>RESH BUTTER.
PRIME FRESH ROLL.
: NEW YORK, "t
ror sale daily at my stall in the Market House,
under the Steeple.
ap lS-tf JOB CORSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

Solitary Vice, and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untimely
grave thousands of young men of the most eX-
slted talents and brilliant intel lect, VIII" might
otherwise have entranced listening Senatcs with
the thunders of eloquence, or walked t" cXtAr,
the living lyre, may call with full confidence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04

Tur Two EyrRr,rrs Two classes of

The Two EXTREMES Two classes of
medical thinkers attempt to cure disease
by opposite modes of treatment. One
class forces the system into preternatu-
raj activity; the other depresses and
weakens it, Both are wrong. 70 in
flame the blood of an invalid with medi-
Gated alcohol is as dangerous as to apply
undue steam pressure to weak boiler /;
and to PROSTATE the physical energy,
which is the natural opponent of dis
ease, by depicting treatment, is an act of
almost equal temerity. There is me-
dunn between these two extremes, and
DR.. JOSEPH WALKER, to whom the world
owes the famous CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BrTTERs, has been fortunate enough to
strike it. He has produced from simple
vegetable elements, without the admix-
ture of any distilled or fermented fluid,
n specific comprising the important
properties of n wholesome tonic, u gentle
evacuant, purifier of the secretions, a
pulmonic, sedative, and powerful
anti-bilious agent Never before were
these six sanative qualities comprehend
ed in one medicine, and never before did
one medicine cure so many different dis
eases. Dyspepsia, liver complaint, dis
eases of the kidneys, rheumatism, inter
mittent fever, disorders of the bowels,
govt, nervous affections, and maladies
proceeding from impurity of the blood,
are only few of the bodily ills for which
VINEGAR BrrTEEs is considered an I'M
failing remedy Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
The Laxys of Health.

II is useless for State Legislatures TO pass laws
for the preservation of the public health, if the
great law Of self-preservation, which depends for
its enforcement upon the will of the individual is
suffered to remain dead letter. There scarcely
an adult member Of the community, OF either sex,
in this country, who has not seen the testimony in
favor Of Hostetter's stomach Bitters, furnished
over their own signatures by persons Of acknowl-
edged eminence in science, literature, art, COM
merce, and every department OF business and
professional life. These witnesses have declared
in the most explicit terms that the preparation is
safeguard against epidemics, sovereign remedy
for dyspepsia a valuable anti-bilious medicine, a
promoter of appetite, genial and harmless stimu-
liant, a good acclimating medicine, a strengthener
Of the nerves, a general invgorant, protection
against the deleterious effects of malaria and i'm
puro water, and that il imparts a degree of vigor
and activity to the vital forces which is not COM
municated by any other Of the tonics and stom-
achics in use. Under these circumstances the
scfpreservative law of nature should teach every
rational person who, either by reason of inherent
debility or in consequence Of exposure to
wholesome influences, is in peril of losing tho
greatest Of all temporal blessings. health the inn
portance Of using the Bitters q defensive medi-
cine. Dyspeptcs who neglect to give it trial are
simply their ewn enemies It is guaranteed to
cure indigestion in all it's forms, and the bilious
and nervous will find nothing in the whole range
OF official and proprietary medicines which will
afford them the same relief.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
Government Among Animals.

A regularly constituted form of gov
eminent, elementary as it may appear,
exists among very many families of ami
mails and insects. Reptiles are usually
solitary, exhibiting neither affection nor
social feelings. A blind buffalo on a
Western prairie has been known to act
as an absolute sovereign over vast herd,
controlling their movements as seemed
to suit his own views of what was best
for the common good. Horses, too, in
their wild state, wherever found, invari-
ably obey the behests of powerful stall
lion, who parades his forces, forms lines
of defense, or suddenly gives orders for
a stampede, as circumstances require
Dogs left TO themselves establish an oil
garchy, whether in Asia, Africa, or any
other continent. The supreme authority
is invested in certain individuals, man
aging q prescribed territory, and woe to
those trespassing upon their domain
On concerted occasions they all act to-
gether like wolves for the accomplish
ment of grand design. Wolves sepa-
rate AZ soon as they have accomplished
their design, but, unlike dogs, seem not
to recognize particular leader on their
foraging expeditions. Wild geese have
an admirably organized system of gov
eminent. Migrating feathered races as
sociate in autumn for common safety in
their annual flights; but carniverous
birds, as hawks, eagles, etc., are unsocial
and selfish. Domestic fowls divide into
families, at the head of which is vigil
liant cock that watches his charge with
argus eyes. Ants, honey bees, and wasps
form regular sovereignties.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04

THE FAMOUS FIGHTING EDITOR OF
PARIS. English journal says ::
"Those who were ut Chiselhurst on the
occasion of the lying in state of the
Emperor Napoleon must have noticed a
very tall, broad-shouldered man, who, in
evening dress, with fur cape over his
shoulders, was increasingly smoking Gig
arettes. This was NJ Paul de Cassag-
nae, the celebrated fighting editor of the
Pays, who has slain eighteen men by
his small-sword practice in duels, and
who was one of the most vigorous sup
porters, by pen and sword, of the Bona
parte regime. He is now suffering
slightly from rheumatism, but when his
fit is over he has to undergo duel with
Nj. Name, the fighting editor of the eau
lois, also an expert swordsman and
duelist."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
Ruy n Hay Knife.

A correspondent of the Ohio Farmer
writes There are reasons why every
farmer should have good hay knife and
use it too. If farmers have large bodies
of hay to. feed, either in the barn, or in
stacks, by cutting, much less surface
is exposed to the action of cold wind
and storm causing it to lose much of its
natural richness and nutritious qualities)
than if fed from the surface of the whole
mass daily. Experience has taught me
that NOW of hay containing fifteen tons
of hay, fed to fifteen or twenty head of
cattle, if cut into three of four equal
parts, will go as far and furnish as much
nutritive matter as sixteen tons not cut
at all-which this year would pay $15 for
cutting Again, there is more or less
hay at the bottom of every NOW, or stack,
somewhat damaged. BY cutting, bat II
small quantity of this damaged hay has
to be fed at any one time ; brine this,
and cattle will eat one or two feeds with
equal relish to that of better quality.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
Removal or Gum from SILK.

Formerly raw silk was boiled in bags,
in solution of soap, whereby its gloss
was frequently injured. Afterwards this
process was modified by exposing the
silk to the action of steam after having
been impregnated with the Marseilles
soap. The removal of the gum from raw
silk has since then been still further
simplifed, and requires neither boiling
nor steaming. The silk, suspended upon
sticks, is moved about for a quarter
of an hour in hot bath containing a
quarter of pound of soap for every
pound of silk, and then treated i'll the
same way in a second bath, containing
only one-fifth pound of soap for a pound
of silk. Simple as this proceeding is, it
has nevertheless been found successful
in rendering the silk soft, smooth, and Of
higher gloss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
SOxvs Eating Pigs.

The monthly report on agriculture
gives the following cure
I" 1t is well known that sows not I'M
frequently attack and destroy their
young or, if prevented from this, will
not let down their milk, so that the
young pigs necessarily die from want of
nourishment. When this condition of
things is not caused by diseased con-
dition of the uterus, it is said that the
SOW can be brought to terms by pouring
mixture of ten to twenty grains of
spirits of camphor with one to three of
tincture of opium into the ear The SOW
will Immediately lie down on the side of
the ear to wich the application was made,
and remain quiet in this possession for
several hours without interfering with
her pigs; and on recovery from the
stupor will have lost her irritability i'll
regard to them. The experiment has
been tried in Germanyhundreds of times,
according to one of the agricultural jour
nails, without any injurious effects. 1t
is also said that the eating of pigs by the
parent SOW can be readily prevented by
rubbing them all over with brandy, and
making the same application about the
nose of the SOW herself.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
uoxv a. uung Gates,


A correspondent of the CINCINNATI
Gazette writes In the spring OF 1867,
l hung four large gates. The posts were
six by eight inches square, and We're
put i'm the ground two and one half feet.
The post that 1 hung the gate to was
put down first and the gate then hung.
/ then set the other post so as to let the
gate shut inside the post, against two
pins driven in the post, one foot from
the top and bottom of the gate. Then /
put a one inch pin through the head of
the gate, putting the pin through the
gate the same way the gate shuts, and
extending through four inches, with the
point of the pin elevated one inch. This
pin was thus arranged so as to slip over
the top pin in the post, with sufficient
bearing to take out the spring of thegate.
In this way, when shut, the gate is sup
ported by both .osts. The gate Is
made of lumber, ID. airs one inch thick,
four or five inches wide, and eleven feet
long. / take for two heel pieces lumber
one inch thick, four inches wide, and
four feet ten inches long. also take
two pieces two inches wide for the head
of the gate, that are set back three feet
from the. head of the gate. then put
brace on both sides, running from the
top of the center upright Stats to the
bottom of the heel pieces, all being
firmly bolted together. The latch or
bolt three and one half feet long) is
placed on the top of the third or fourth
bar. A mortise is cut in the post for the
latch or bolt to slide in. The above four
gates were hung in the spring of 81.
They stand as firm to-day as they did the
day l hung them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
IIusk.ng Corn.

An Illinois correspondent Of the New
York Tribune writes As corn is our
chief crop, and the harvesting of it a
great Job, propose that each Of us send
in what we know about husking, and by
this means we can be mutually helpful.
Even one item of information may help
us to increase our days work by two or
three bushels for one hand it does not
amount to much, but for one county, in
the aggregate, it would amount to a
large sum. Here is my way Fit your
wagon-box to hold 30 bushels, then put
at least foot and half hang-board on
the opposite side tie the horse next to
YOU to the other ones hame, to keep him
from eating then take two rows, catch
the ears with the thumb toward the point,
strip both sides nearly at once, and give
it wrench with your right hand at the
same time In good corn good hand
will in this way crib 60 bushels in day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04

commenced to smell. The result was,
that a jar of butter which / was then
packing smelled and tasted like spoiled
beef" Another lady reader observed
that there was pond of filthy, stagnant
water few hundred feet from her house,
from which an offensive efiiuvium would
be borne on the breeze directly to the
milk-room, when the wind was in a GER
tain direction, the result of which was
that cream and butter would taste like
the disagreeable odor coming from the
pond. AS soon as the pond was drained
we had no more damaged butter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-04-04
DIR PrrRcr's Pleasant Purgative Pei

N. Il - Il
let's or Tasteless, Coated. Concentrated Root
and Herbal Juice, Anti-Bilious Granules-the
"Little Giant" Cathartic or nultum ia pdrco
physc. No use of any longer taking the huge,
repulsive, nauseous and gripping pills, composed
of cheap, crude, bulky ingredients, when, by a
careful application of chemical science, We can
extract all the cathartic and medical properties
from the most valuable roots and herbs, and
concentrate them into IA minute Pellet or Gran
ule, scarcely larger than a mustard seed that
can be readily swallowed by those of the most
sensitive stomachs and fastidious tastes. %
cents by all Druggists. 632