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Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20
Wedding MiserIes.

Mankind has agreed to surround the marriage ceremony with observances of a distressing, not to say ridiculous, nature. It is generally assumed, we need not ask with what accuracy, that marriage is in itself Q cause for con- graduation to the persons most imme- diately interested, and, therefore, it is inferred that they should suffer cheer fully the small deduction from their satisfaction which is involved in making themselves a show to their acquaint- ances and to the public generally. As the world becomes more civilized, there is tendency to diminish the quantity of ceremonial observed the couple are allowed to seek refuge in flight, instead of being exposed to coarse conviviality customary in former times; speech making is rapidly dropping out of fashion, and it may be hoped that in time two human beings, performing the most solemn act of their lives, will be allowed to get through the business quietly and seriously, without being exposed to the impertinent intrusions of the outside world.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

REST IN OLD AaE.-I covet rest nei- ther for myself nor my friends 50 long as we are able to work but when age or weakness comes on, and hard labor becomes m uncomfortable burden, then the necessity to work is deeply painful, and it seems to imply an evil state of society wherever such necessity gen. erally exists. Ones old age should be tranquil, as one's old age should be playful headwork at either extremity of human existence seems to me out of place. The morning and the evening should bs alike peaceful at midday, the sun may burn, and men may labor under it,
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20
Eating in Spring.

At certain seasons, as in spring and summer, the appetite of even the very robust is apt to fail, and the Ielish for meats and heavy food to wane. This is all right enough, for animal diet in warm weather heats the blood, tends to headaches, and is generally unwolesome, unless sparingly used. On the other hand, fresh vegetables, berries, fruit and bread are cooling, corrective, and what the palate most craves. Do not be afraid to go without meat for 8 month or so, and, if you like, live pure- ly on vegetable regimen. You will lose no more strength than is common to the time, and you will not suffer from protracted heat, as when dining on the regulation roast.
 Many persons regard O hearty desire for food as something unrefined, in- delicate, and to be constantly dis couraged. This is a greater and more harmful mistake than that of coaxing the appetite. It is just as necessary for a man who works only with his brain to eat beef and mutton as for the man who labors solely with his hands. The stomach and the brain are twins the former being the elder, and having prior right to care. Let that be well provided for, and it will sustain it's brother. The people who strive to check a wholesome and natural appetite are the people who regard dinner mere ly as feed, not the center of an agreeable social custom and as the domestic event of the day. We are sorry for them as they must regard eat ing as Q prosaic duty obligatory on them because they have basis in favor of living. We all know that we must eat to live but we by no means live to eat simply because we enjoy what we eat. We are not gouarmands because we relish chops, nor are we invalids because we want strawberries. .-.
 A good appetite is a good thing, but not if it is to be worried by urging or by neglect. ...---
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20
Triumph of American Pianos.

George Stock 6 Co.,, of New York, Re- ceive the Gold Medal Ht the Vienna Exposition.
 The Imperial Commission at Vienna have decided the question of merit in piano-forte manufacture by awarding the only Gold Medal within their gift to Messrs. George Steck & Co.,, of N. Y. This is magnificent testimonial to the wonderful beauties of tone and work manship in the Steck instruments. and will unquestionably add to their already we'll established prestige. N y. 1Ta6ttna The official letter is as follows:
 VIENNA, Doc. 13, 1878. "GEo. STICK, Esq.-S1R: I have the pleasure of informing you that this day received from tho Baron Schwarz-Senborn Gold Medal awarded to you for the Pianos exhibited by you at the Vienna Exposition"
 "THoMAs MCELRATH, U. s. Com s'ner.'
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

CHEwED TOO MUCH ToBAcoo.-In the British medical naval report just issued, nsnoned a DsH of bos she ey y@oos op9oo s had frequently been reproved for chew ing tobacco, and on several occasions swallowed pieces to prevent detection. On the night of his death he was heard breathing stertorously, and efforts to arouse him being vain, he was taken to the sick bay. His pupils were 1nsensi- feebly. He died in two or three min utes after. Two small pieces of tobac- co were found in his stomach.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

RECEIPTS AGAINST MELANCHOLY I once gave lady two-and-twenty receipts against melancholy. One was bright fire; another, to remember all the pleasant things said to her; another, to keep box of sugar-plums on the mantel-piece, and kettle simmering on the hob. thought these were trihing at the moment, but have in after life discovered how true itis that these little pleasures often banisR mel ancholy better than higher and more exalted objects i; and that no means ought to be thought too trifiDg which can oppose it in ourselves or in others. -Sydney Smith.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20
A friend of ours who is chief cl,

A friend of ours who is chief clerk in the Government Dispensary, says that no medicine chest is now complete without John sons Anodyne Liniment. We always supposed it was prescribed by law; if it is not, it ought to be, for certainly thero is nothing in the whole n,dterid medicd of so much importance to the soldier and the sailor as Johnsons Anodyns Lininent Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

Attend to the first symptoms of Con- sumption, and that disease may be checked in it's incipiency. Use immediately Dr. Wisharts Pine Tree Tar Cordial, 8 safe remedy in all diseases of the gs.-TCom.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

Veterinary Surgeons all over the country arc recommending Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Potoders for the following trouble in horses LOSS of appetite, roughness of the hair, stoppage of bowels or water, thick water, coughs and colds, swelling of the glands, worms, horse ail thick wind, and heaves.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

Did you ever see child that did not have holes through the toes of it's shoes. If you did they were protected by Silver Tips. They never wear through at the toe. Try them-Conl
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

Why cough and wheeze and snuffle, and talk as if you had burr in your throat, when HAIE's HONEY OF HoREHouND AND TAR will cure any cold in two days.-Com.
 Piko's Toothache Drops cure in ono minute. -COnl
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

THE BROWNS AND BLACKS produced by sIoR HAIR DYE, cannot be excelled by Nature i; it's tints challenge comparison with Natures most favored productions, and defy detection. Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

The only merit possessed by some contributions we receive is that they were never before in print. The merit is so slight that we never have tho heart to rob them of it.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous Cures effected with Flagg's Instant Relief Aches, Pains, Sprains, Bowel Complaints, etc. cannot eriSt if this great medicine is used. Re lief warranted d. or money refunded.-om.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

Lately not death occurred in the city of Bath, Me-, for II days-an un- precedented lack of mortality.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20

PERUVIAN STRUT strengthens tho weak. Gem.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
 AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. w1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP Is THE PRESCRIPTION OF one of the best Female Physi- clans and Nurses in the United States, and has been used for thirty with falling safety and success by millions of mothers and children, from the feeble infant of week old to the adult It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bowels and gives rest health and comfort to mother and child. Wc believe 1t to be the Best and Surest Remedy in the World in all cases of DYsENTERY and DIARRHNA IN CHILL DREN, whether 1t arises from Teething or fr9m any other cause. Full directions for using will company each bottle. None Genuine unless the fac-simile of CURTIS PERKINS is on the outside wrapper.
 SOLD ALI, MEDICINE DEALERS.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-20
FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty conts. Ther5 is not remedial agent In this world that will cure Fover and Aeue, aud nll other Malarlous, Bilious, by RADWAY's PILLs) so quicK as RADWAxT AhApE FIFTY IF! GENTS PER BOTTLE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
TELEGRAPHIC News.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzEA~
The Temperance Movement.

New York, March 6-1u the National! lem,
perance Socie'y's rooms yesterday number 20 o.
gentlemen met to discuss the Temperance move
men.. Rev. Dr. Cuyler said the 6rooSiyp ID
dies were falling their way as God led ID them n,
They were visiting all the pastors Of the cliy
and getting the ladies 10 every church to organize
on their platform of prayer, praise, persuasion
I'D personal effort Several clergymen follow
ed with short speeches. A resolution was pass
ed inviting clergymen of all denominations t
meet 10 the parors of the Y. Nj. g. A. OF
Monday. A committee was appointed to di
rect series of public meetings in every par
of New York and the suburban cities
The temperance societies 10 Westcheste
county, are actively engaged in war on "hls
key.
Praying bauds have been organized, bu
prayer will be offered 10 private for the present
10 St. Paul's NJ. <. Church, Jersey City
Rev. DR.. Lowrie supplements great revlva
he has just closed by organizing his congrega
ton Of 9UO members into temperance league
Three hundred and fifty of the congregation
are recent converts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Money continues to be quoted easy in ''mone
tary circles" loans being offered as low as Sad
per cent on call, on Government securities
Time loans, secured by cOilsterals, per cent for
60 days; 81 for months. Loans for 80 days are
quoted higher than for 60, as during the latter
part of the present month there will be greater
demand for money. Stocks of all classes seem
to be stiffening, except Governments, which
seem to weaken with the decline in gold, which
has gone down to III Local stocks are firm,
but in limited demand. Corporation of Alexan.
dria $3.50, with but little on the market Sale:
of $1,000 I'd mortgage o. s. a. R. R. bonds at 81
w. s. o. r. R. bonds so. Alexandria Water
Co. nominallly 80. but none on the market.
Virginia consols 51aa52; coupons TT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
FOREIGN News.

LONDON, March 6-Tne Duke and Due ness
of Edinburgh are expected to reach Eng land
tomorrow. Extensive preparations are being
made for their reception. The day will be OBJ
served as holiday.
Lord Northbrook Viceroy and Governor
General of 1udia, telegraphs to the Indian
office that it is expected the government will
be obliged to maintain three million persons
for three months. The expenditures on &C
count Of ths famine to the end of February last
are estimated at ST 500, 900.
The amount of bullion gone into the Bank Of
England ON balance to-day is e2S, 900.
The weather throughout England to-day is
fair
PARIS, March 6--An order has been issued
by the Minister OF Interior prohibiting the sale
OF photographs of Count DeChambord
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
The Markets.

New YORK, March 6.-Stocks active aud
feverish aud lower Money 8. Gold III. Flour
quiet and unchanged. Wheat iruler. Corn
hrmer,
BALTIMORE, March G.-Va. skies, old, sc;
do. consolidated 81. W. Va. skies, liz bid
Cotton firm for good grades; low middllngs IA
ais Flour dull, high grades declined 25c.
Wheat dull and shade frmer; white choice
lSOalS5; fair to prime do. l60al75 choice
amber $50; good to prime red lGOal75; com
mon to fair do l45al55; Pennsylvania do lGSa
10; Ohio and Indiana do. l5Oal6O; Western
spring l434Ij0. Corn steady; white Southern I.
aSO: yellow do 1915; mixed Western 50. Dat.
firm; Southern Sc 60; Western 55a59. Rye
steaday Hay unchanged. Provisions quiet and
steady aud unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
Effects of the Late Gale.

LONDON, March 6.-Reports continue, to
come to hand Of wrecks accompanied with loss
of life and disasters to vessels, caused by the
heavy gales which lately swept over the Allan
tic The steamship Sedra, from New Castle
for Port Said enc Juntered the storm and was
lost Thirty of the people on board were
drowned.
NEW YORK, March g. 1.-The steamship Graf
Bismarck which arrived this morning, several
days over due, reports that she experienced ter
ribly heavy gales and head winds with heavy
seas, which commenced when two days out,
and lasted almost the entire passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
LEG.9L NOTICES,

VTIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerks
Y office of the Corporation Court of the city
of Alexandria, on the 9Th day Of February. 1874
Reuben Johnston, plaintiff, AM Bartram 6.
Steinrock and Sarah Jane Stelnrock, defendants:
In chancery.
Tho object of this suit is to obtain decree for
the sale Of house and lot of ground on thenor
side of the first street laid off north of Mon:gom-
cry street and parallel thereto ut point distant
80 feet II inches west from Royal street. running
thence west with said street Is feet inches /;
then north par llel to Royal street IS feet to III
alley IA feet wide; then east with said alley and
parallel TO said first street Is feet inches, and
then south By " straight line TO the beginning.
The defendant Sarah Jane Stenrock, not hay
ing entered erappearance and given security, &C
cording to the act of Assembly and the rules OF
this Court, and it appearing by affidavit tnat she
is not resident of this State it is ordered that
the said>defnndant appear here within one month
after due publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect her interest in this suit;
and that copy of this order be forthwith insert
| cd in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper pub
lished in the city of Alexandria, once week
for four successive weeks, and posted at the front
door Of the Court House of this city. A copy,
test: MORTON MAR1E, Clerk.
Jl.o NJ Johnson D. O. fnh l2-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON March 6. l a. N.
For the Middle States, fresh aud brisk east
to south winds, rising temperature, cloudy and
rainy weather. For the South Atlantic and
Gulf States, east to south winds, cloudy and
rainy weather, the former veeriug to westerly
10 the West Gulf States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

CONFIRMED. The U. S. Senate yesterday
Senator Lewis having returned, confirmed the
appointment of Mr.. W. n. Berkeley as Post
master of this city. Mr.. Berkeley, however,
will not take possession OF the Office until he
receives his commission, nor will he, until that
time, announce publicly such changes as he in-
tends to make among his subordinates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

PIONEER MILLS. AS will be seen by an ad-
vertisemeut in another column, a chancery suit
has been instituted in the Corporation Court
of this city by Louis \ Won Hoffman, against
John H. Russell, to toreclose nortgag upon
the Pioneer Mills property, given By Johu H.
Russell to Won Huffman, TO secure The SUN OF
So. 500 and interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
Safety of n Steamer.

NEW YORK, March 6.-The steamship Graf
Bismarck, from Bremen, February, 10, for the
safety of which fears were entertained, arrived
her this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
Reporters Ordered to Leave.

NEW York, March GA Key West dis
patch says: The Wabash, Despatch and Pnta
arrived yesterday from Havana. Admiral Case
made general signal that all reporters be re-
quired to leave the feet. All correspondents
thereupon left Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

FRIENDSHIP FIRE Co.-As the meeting OF
this company was being called to order, last
night, with DR.. j. B. johnson presiding, and
w. barley secretary, it was interrupted by the
alarm of fire, and the members repaired to the
scene of the couhagration with the engine, aud
did good service. the election of officers was
POSTPONED until the next regular meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
AbScOnded.

LOUISVILLE, March 6-John B. Brass6eld,
Sheriff of Whtely county, KY, has abscondcd
with $1,000 belonging to the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
FERTILIZERS.
that every cargo analysed before offered for sae

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f e nn pro- 10 s6 3
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materially in the saline
p0un ResppofuiV &C. WILSON, Analytical Consulting
Nj EHy ps OF PENNSYLVANIA West Philadelphia Dec 49, 1873
an! $ s1s" S
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5 +: ; f 81 5 .E &: s m $ s;:1 s:.!s; s:
AMn2' hReoF a M S autv sT ss
LG Gstr. Phophste of Lime which H1@F
potash which found analysis
made tho eDi eoano doubt ss Ext that
Letter fro" H1e'v'' WTh fHHH vA August 4b 1879
ss 3 :: ss The and H
D use, your eu,ns ny XII S4gSHHE &
r god lever h hail. ss t tns opno n sew y %
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fertilizer used ext & used at the rae
w From nearly gallon
s1 sxea a5 M 10 Ts nd si Ta Your
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S @ % es s A EbR das s is St 4s S S" , 1
For@nay Esndte tmoniIs ne information
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
nna NO 2PR1NCE STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

TIE Mission AT ST. MARYs CHURCH.
In the sermon on The General Judgment, "
last night, Rev. w. F. Clarke was generally
thought to have surpassed all his former ct
forts. The occurrence Of the fire 81 near that
the light glared 10 through the windows, how.
ever, alarmed the congregation SO much and
caused so many to 60 hurredy out, that the
effect was very much impaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

DROPPING TUBES, very convenient lit.
~ tie instrument for dropping medicines; also
Glasses graduated to measure teaspoonfuis' LOT
sale by .npp 8 ppo
NH Z. 5 LEADb "a T. u ~ DIV. DIV
~lJTLER'S POCKET INHALERS, Sage
~ Catarrh Remedy, and Plerces Nassl IL
iectors, Just received and for sale by
NH E. S. LEADBEATER s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. March 5.-The
market Is without special change since last week.
Receipts of Grain are lin ited and prices not So
firm Wheat l40al75 for fair to prime. Corn
t5a6S. Rye 70a7j Oats 45a50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

m-A regular meeting of the Relief Hook anc
Ladder Go. will be held tomorrow FRIDAY
evening, at 8 o. clock
NH SGT PARK AGNEw, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
Claughton s. Walker, n. q. feb 12-w4w

VIRGINIA: At Rules held IN the Clerks
' office Of the Corporation Court of the city
Of Alexandria, on the 4Lh day of February, 1874:
John West, administrator of Susan II. West,
deceased, plaintiff, against Ezra +. Holmes, de-
PENDANT. In de.inuc.
| The object of this suit is to recover from the
dc cndant two promissory notes. each for
1888 90, drawn by Thomas +. Parker in favor OF
susan h. West, dated 9th March, 1872 payable
| respectively in two and three years after date,
of the value of 1855 &c. and interest thereon at
| 10 per cent from date till payment.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act OF
| Assembly and the rules of this Court, and IT APP
| poaring by affidavit that he s not a resident of
this State it ordered that the sac aeiepdant
ton of this order, and do what is necessary TO
protect his interest in this suit; and tina. copy
| of this order be forth with inserted in the Alex
andria Gazette newspaper published IN the
! city OF Alexandria, once week Tor four sue.
c.ssive weeks and posted at the front door OF
Ihe Court House of he city. 4 copy, test:
MORTON MARYE Clerk.
| S. F. Beach, p. a. feb l2-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06
OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.

GO P A K I \ E K 5 II l 7
The undersig ned have this day formed co
partnersip under the nanc and firm of
W. a. JOHNSON u CO.,
for the purpose Of conducting the
POTOMAC FISH BUSlN ESS
in all its branches, at the old stand Of w. A.
johnson, Fish wharf, and all orders entrusted
to them will receive their sp. cn attention.
Their well known reputation in the above bus
mess is ciicred us an induccmcnt to customers,
who may depend on getting what they order.
". A. JOHNSON.
w. JAVINS.
w. H. SMITH.
feb 9-3m g. E. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-06

HEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Il nc IOHOWluS
transfers of real estate 10 the city of Alexan-
dria for the month of February, are reported by
Green d Wise, real estate agents:
| Lot on south side Of Princess street, 26a by
| l24 it,, between Fairfax and Water streets, W.
&. Cazenove to Dan. Henry 5000.
House aud lot on west side Of Washington
street, 90 feet inches south of Prince street,
| 50 feet by 1913 teet, 5 inches, II. w. Vande.
grift and wife, to John L. Baugh $4,000.
One third interest 10 lot on west side of
| street, Sc feet by l23 tcct 5 inches X. S. Elem
ing and wife to Gco t. French 5000.
One-thrd interest in lot ON west side of
Washington street, no feet Dorth of Glbbon
street, IS by l23 feet 5 inches, Mary ii. White
TO Geo. f. Freuch $l25.
Lot on south side of King street, l25 feet 3
inches east of Columbus street, 80 feet a inches
by l56 feet u inches, Neeson and Beach, com-
missioners, to B. F. Price, 81, $50
Lot on east side of Alfred street, l57 feet
S; inches north of Cameron street. Is feet lO3
iuches by ll3 feet inches, Mechanics Home
Association to Daniel Z. Webster; Sl75.
House aud lot on north side of Cameron ST.,
Ill feet inches west Of Patrick street 80 by
100 feet, Geo. Walker ct ais. to Elijah Skid
more 1920.
Lot Oh west side of water street. l5l9 feet
south of Duke street, 25 by 1881 feet, W. h.
Bacon, commissioner to NJ. A. Hopkins; $500.
House and lot on north side OF Duke street,
50 feet west Of Fayette street, 26 by 100 feet,
K. Windsor and wife to j. L. Nails; 81 200
Lot on west side of Washington street 1873
feet inches south of Wolfe street, 20 feet by
70 feet inches, J. T. Nails and wife to NJ.
Lawler, $3.50.
Lot on east side Of Fairfax street, 1919 feet
lO1 inches south of Gibbon street, % feet by
123 feet inches, G. K. Stuart trustee, to NJ.
Bossart; $l6O.
House aud lot on Patrick street, SO feet 10
inches north Of Cameron street, 40 feet front !;
also house and lot in rear of the above, 80 by
Is feet inches, Walker and Smoot, coumis-
sioners, to elias. Maukin; $G75.