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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14
VANNEY'5 OLD DOMINION TONIC
e BITTERS

These Bitters are the extract of the best and
most favorably known Medicinal Herbs
Roots, Barks and Berries, together with sufi
in any climste-torming, in elegant combna-
ton, superb Tonic, Alternative and Diuretic.
They are confidently recommended in all cases
of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headaches, Indigestion
ity, Torpid Condition of the Liver, Obstinste
Constipation and Loss of Appetite. They are
also sure preventive of Ague and Fever.
They are pleasant to the taste, and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing disagreeable
in them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy districts they will prove sure SAFE
guard against the diseases incident to such Sec
tions of the country. Weak and debilitated
females will derive great benefit from. their use.
In quart bottles, at $l each. Prepared only by
JANNEY & CO.,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse, Ids King street, Alexandria,
Virginia. sep 28
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PROFESSIONAL E.TRDS.

A CAkD.-Circumstsnce rendering it de-
"A sirable that should locate in Baltimore, I
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DIR. D. N RUST. He has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. I cordially commend HIM
to the favor of my friends and patients, as we'll
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for SO
long, | have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria Va mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14

DEY e3o9s TSi49 5r;D North this DaY ss.soe eooDs'
FALL STOCK AT POPULAR PRICES.
We receive and open to-day great many
choice styles OF goods, and offer them AT such
prices as cannot fail to please.
Country Merchants will find it to their inter.
est to take advantage of our down prices.
Large line of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
now on sale, viz: Blankets, Flannels, Counter
panes, Comforts, Cloaks, Shawls, Dress GOODS
in great variety, Brown and Bleached Domcstics
very low, new style Calicoes, very handsome,
Table Damask, Towels, Crash, Cloths Cassi-
meres, Vestings &c, Sc, together with q great
many other goods, making our stock very full
and complete. D. +. BRASHEAR,
II. b. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
no~a Alexandria, Va
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A UG UST FLOW ER.

A UG UST FLOW
GREEN'S GREAT DYSPEPTICPANACE
Cures Dyspepsia in all its forms, such as dis
eases of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Constipation, Billiousness, Sour Stomach, Heart.
burn, Waterbrash, Sick Headache, and all the
terrible diseases caused by Dyspepsia Just re.
ceived and for sale by
sepl WAKEFIELD s. HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14

T HAVE associated with me Mr.. G. S. TAY.
L LOR, Jr., and will continue in the GENER-
AL OMMlSSION BUSINESS at our old
stand, under the firm name of j. T. BECK
HAM s. GO. [dec 1-1m] J. T. BECKHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14

The paragraph on Grants Message, from
the Richmond Journal, last week, was credited
by mistake, to the Richmond News.
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Office

IN
We have just received from one Of tho largest
retailers OF New York, who has declined busi-
ness, q large and superior stock of
LADIES FINE SHOES,
of the very best manufacturers Edwin G. Burt's
and others) which will be sold at prices much
lower than they can be bought in any city in
the United States. w. Is. WADUEY,
oct l8 "a King street, Alexandria, Va
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Broadway and Twentieth street,

p ECE1VED THIS DAY-Crushcd, Pulver-
~ lied, Granulated A and Extra q Sugars
also Layer Valencia and Mat Raisns Primo
Starch, Gclatine, Apple Butter and Minco Meat;
Mixed Pickles, Sardnes, Olive and Sweet Oils
and Fronch Mustard; Canned Lobster, Canned
Peaches Canned Tomatoes, Flavoring Extracts
and Spices; English Dairy and Eastern Factory
Cheese, together with u full supply of Fresh
Butter and Eggs. For sale by
JOHNSON l. SHER WOOD,
doc T. o1ci,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14

ENLOOR STAIN-We have just manufactured
E. fresh supply of the above article, which
has given such great satisfaction TO all of our
customers who have tried it. In color, it is of X
rich dark walnut and it is prepared all ready
for immediate application. Shipped to tho
country in any quantity desired. Sold by the
pint or gallon by
&C: 26 JANNEY s. co.
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COP.4RT.vERSHIPS.

Alexandria, Va, Dec l. 1875
N1HE FIRM OF BECKHAM s. LEE is this
4 day dissolved. Either partner will sign in
settlement Of accounts.
1T. BECKHAM.
T. G. LEE.
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7 EDGER'S FLUID (RED), THE UNI
- VERSAL DISINFECTANT (Permsn

I EDGER'S FLUID (RED), THE UNI
- VERSAL DIS1NFECTANT. (Perman-
ganate of Soda. 1t is the only true disin fectant
known, all other preparations sold for this pur-
pose being merely deodorizers Tor articles which
possess the property of overpowerng unpleasant
smells by their own pungent and often disagree
able and dangerous qualities 1t is particularly
adapted for disinfecting sick rooms in cases OF
typhus fever, small pox, cholera, scarlet fever,
diarrhna, and all contagious diseases, and fol
purifying rooms in which there are dead bodies,
removing at once all unpleasant smells, and
destroying etfectually any latent germs of dis
ease. By placing the diluted fluid in dishes OF
basins, about bed chambers, school rooms, work
shops, hospital wards, &c., it keeps the air in a
perfect state of purity. For stables, slaughter
houses, butchers shops, dairies, cellars, &C., it
is invaluable, keeping them in q perfectly
wholesome state by merely sprinkling the d.
luted fluid over the floors and walls. 1t keeps
dust bins, water closets, drains, urinals, Sc,
sweet and wholesome, by using once or twice q
day. For sale by JANNEY s. CO.,
sep l3 145 King street.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER H. 1875
DRUGS .AJy.D CHEMICALS.
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
D r. u G. 6 I S e S

Prescriptions a speciality. English, French
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps Genuine
Fsrins Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyosmis, Gera-
MUM and Florida Water ; Genuine Lubin's Ex-
tracts Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs best
english Tooth Brushes; full assortment of
Patent Medicines; Coxe's Geatine; Corn
Starch Sea Moss Farine Spices of ali kinds
and select stock of all articles sold BY drug
glsts at prices MS low as the same quality can be
obtained elsewhere. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14

MOTIONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c, Sc
~ We call special attention to our full stock
of Hosiery, Gloves Hsndkerchiefs, Skirts, Fan
cy Silk Ties, Ladies' Vests, Belts, Mems NJ eri-
no Vests, Suspenders, Umbrellas, Overskirts,
&c.,-all at popular prices.
D. F. BRASHEAR,
81. B. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
nov9 Alexandria, We.
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GOODS THAT PEOPLE WANT TO BUY
VI CHEAP-Canned Strawberries, Raspber.
1ies Pineapple, Peaches, Winsow's Sweet Corn
Green Corn, String and Lima Beans, Tomatoes
Salmon, Lobster and Condensed Milk. The
place to buy these cheap is at
dec 6 McBURNEY s. SONS.
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sep 4
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DECEIVED THIS DAY BY STEAMER

EOUGERA'S READY MADE MUSTARD
u PLASTERS,
Superior to common mustard plasters, always
ready for immediate use, clean and not liable to
change easily transported and pliable, so as to
be applied to all surfaces. For sale by
WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
aug 20 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
II - q L n v.
Two Pictures.


BEFORE MARRIAGE
NY Maggie my beautiful darling,
Creep into my arm, my sweet
Let me fold you again to my bosom
SO close can hear your heart beat.
Ones prickcd by the needle. see
These hands shall he kept from such labor
When once they are given 10 inc.
All mine, little pet, will she'll you
From trouble and labor and care
| will robe YOU like some fairy princess,
And Jewels shall CLEAN in your hair
Those slippers you gave me are perfect?
My darling wonder that Heaven
Should give such u treasure to me
Eight-ninc c--ten-eleven Ny precious,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
Importance Of the Bath.

Now that tho excessive heat of the
weather is upon us, to plunge into the
cool water and there indulge in n re
freshing bath is greatly to DC desired
This may not be within the power oi
all, especially those living in the city
But those dwelling in the country,
who are located where there is plenty
of water ut hand, We advise to take
advantage Of it.
Cleanliness is one of tho virtues that
should be cultivated; but to battle
frequently in thepure and limpid wa
ters that spring from the earth and
run from the brooks. is to add com.
fort, enjoyment, and indeed happi
ness Every one who can in any
way command the means should
bathe frequently; but even this en-
joyment may be INDUCED in to ex'
cess, and we would hence not recon-
mend it more than once, or during
the very hot weather twice in twenty
four hours.
Many persons mako a great miss
take in sitting on tho bank of river
or pond before plunging in, 30 as to
cool off neither should they plunge
into the water when very much heat
ed. they should avoid both extremes.
But much less risk will be run to
bathe when the body is somewhat
heated, than when it is perfectly
cool.
The best time for swimming is be
fore breakfast, or between the hours
of seven and eight in the morning
during the months Of May, June
July, August, and u part of Septem
ber. Bathing may safely enough be
INDUCED in in the middle of the day
but then you should keep out OF til,
sun as much as possible, or it ma,
burn your neck aud shoulders, ani
thus take away the pleasure Of you
bath.
The sea is tho best place TO swim
in; running rivers and Nle brook arr
next to be chosen; and the still, dul
pond tho last. In this the water be
comes too warm, and it wants th,
freshness of tho running stream o
the ocean. Water soon becomes
stagnant, and measurably offensive
if it is not subject TO motion. Th'
purifying process affords an interest
ing subject for thought and reaec
tion. Much OF tho water used ant
drunk by the people Of our city ha
been discharged from the dye-house'
at Manayunk only a few hours be
fore it is pumped up into the rsservoi
from which it is distributed, asd ye
by being mixed with pnrer streams
and having been filtered by a'merel,
natural process, it 10 estimated a
comparatively pure. Bathe, then
in the running stream when yoa con
l-Phila paper
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
Farm, Household &c.

How TO SLggP.
The Science Of Health says. "Tbe
very best method we have yet discovered
is that Of counting. Breathe deeply and
slowly (wiibout any siraining effori), and
with expiration count one, two, three. etc..
up TO hundred. Some will be asleep be-
fore they can count fify in this manner.
oihers will count ten. twenty or thirty,
and then forget themselves aud cease
counting.
"In such cases always commence again
at once. Very few persons can count n
hundred and find themselves awake : but
should this happen. repeat the dose until
cured"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22

AFTER M>gRIAGE.-A philosopher
writes: "rhe girl * generally edu>
Gated on novels. aud her first disdp-
pointmcnt comes in on the quiet iu-
difference of the husband after the
honeymoon. you love mo no long
or, y said II bride OF II fcw months t.
her better half in his gown and slip
pcrs, "Why do you say that Puss
he asked quietly. removing a cigar
from bis lips. You do not caress
mo nor call mo pet names; you DO
not longer seek 50 aNtpasly for my
company was tho fearful answer
MY dear" continued tho aggrayat-
ing wretch, did YOU over notice II
man running after n car! How he
does run--Ovcr stones, through mud,
regardless of everything till he rench
cs the car aul scizcs hold and swings
on, Then he quietly seats himself
and reads his paper" And what
does that mean IAN illustration,
my dear: the car is rs Important 20
the man after he gets in as when he
is chasing il, but the manifestation
il no longer called for, / would
havo shot any ono who put himself
in my way when in pursuit OF you,
ms | would now shoot any one who
would come between us, but rs proof
(of my love you insist upon my run
ming after tho car. Learn to smoke
my dear, and be a philosopher. The
two combined clear tho brain, quiet
the nerves, open tho pores, and i'm
prove the digestion
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22

The LAST NIGHr on EARrL-Thoro
is something perfectly awful in the
contemplation of the last night on
earth to n man doomed to be execu-
ted on tomorrow.
A natural death can be looked for,
ward with very different feelings. 1t
is known to be inevitable, and we do
not regard it rs anything which we
have brought upon ourselves.
But person sentenced to bo exc
cuted for u crime-with what terri
bic remorso, with what bitterness
and intensity of regret must he re-
call the unfortunate fatal act for
which he is TO suffer.
He now realizes, which he did not
at the time of its commission, how
il involves others as well rs himself,
and how terrible was his mistake.
He is closely watched, not so
much 10 prevent escape, which is
known to be impossible, as to guard
against the possibility OF suicide
Sclf-destruction /! 1t has come TO this
pass at last, that tho officers OF the
law act upon the presumption that q
man will take his own life, il he can to
avoid the execution in the presence of
witnesses, provided by tho law!
Is itnot dreadful to think Of such q
condition
Tho weary hours-weary with the
fearful anxiety-bTt quick as thought
in her passage, because they are so
few, eitherin sleeping or waking. II
he sleep, it is probably to dream OF
death on the gallows. II ho wake
it is but to find his dream tho dread
shadow Of the reality.
What last night on earth
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
Tho race is not always won by Il

Tho race is not always won by tho
strong. We're it so, tho onion would
be head, instead Of the cabage.
"Two soles that beat ms ono,' re-
marked tho boy to his mother. us she
was dealing with him for his sins
with both slippers at once.
"Jury," said a Western Judge
"you kin so ont and find u verdict
II you cant find one of your own
get the one the last jury used"
A Western man, reading Of a crick
ct club in New York papor, writes
the editor to know if tho club is good
for anything for grasshoppcrs.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
Trouble.

Trouble is the foe of man peace
OF mind. But half Of our troubles
are imaginary, the creation of our
brains. Things that trouble us are
not as bad as they seem, aud most
of them are only mists of passing
clouds. We should treat our trou.
bles as we would intruders into our
houses--put them out aud lock the
doors against them. When men are
worn out by over-work, or are sick,
tben trouble has the advantage. At
such times, a mans friends should
contrive means of diversion to find
out ways OF rest. There is no better
relief for trouble than travel aud now
scenes. When men begin to feel
that business and care are robbing
them of sleep, and each day increas-
es the burden, they should put the
will in exercise and throw them oil
or put themselves in the hands of
their physician and obey his direc-
tions. II is suicide for them to go
on after they begin to feel the grind
ing action of work on the BODY and
brain. But precaution is in using
means of prevention. Give a certain
number of hours each day to active
employment, and never allow your
work to break over the bonds. Take
portion of your time for recreation.
Make real, solid enjoyment your me
dicine. Above all, interdict every.
thing that will tax, excite, or exhaust
the nervous system. Sleep, "tired
nature sweet restorer, balmy sleep
When trouble drives sleep from the
eyelids and gloomy, depressed feel
ings possess the mind, it is high time
for man to pause and find relief,
for there is no telling what such Il
condition will lead to unless over
come. There is danger in going on
after the strain begins to tell on the
health, for every, turn Of the ma
chinery brings the fiual crash nearer.
There are events that come, and ARE
liable to come in every mans life
which no cannot foresee, and over
which he has no control But men
should be like mariners, who do not
know whether the winds will be fail
or foul, but they so prepared fol
whatever may come, be it calm OIL
storm. Nor do they give up th,
ship until she goes down. Men SHOULD
treat trouble in this way, and never
give up until death enters and tell
them the voyage is ended.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
Helping,S Convict.

'''S ''h'iNN' N'N'l G'thllE bUl
Of prison, would load u Respectable
hlo ii he could only begin well But
people are airaIi of hi.n, and won {
trust him or give him employment.
aud 80 ho falls into roglcry again t.
make "a living Tho late nonr,
Raymond, OF tho New York T1ueS.
made II convict honest 10y lending
him ton dollars.
One day, while busy in his room.
there appoarcd To HIM u man saying.
"ls TINS Mr. Rgym md p
Bong assured ol this, he continu
ed,
Can | speak to you fow mo
mcnts sri
The Ms. WAS showed aside.
81 have iustcomo from Sing Sing.
hcsItlted tho man
Not from the prison. hope. ''
said the editor 10y the way of nu,.
ting tho ctller at case with Il ilho.
Yes, SIR said the visitor. II got
my discharge II few days ago.
NV oil my man putl fr,,.,...,..I
II homo Won wore innnco,, :, '''''''''
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wo. ruiliy. va. a., .;,. ~. 49,
ouylnorr nud MACHINE, hn ,.,I' "i'' "I y
wanted I, lcaJ nm hont,, I,E' ' -,
when | rot n pl,., onI,, ".,,I' % ''',,, ~,
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rhcn ! got an,tI,r rj,c, nnJ ',"i
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happened tncrc. Now I nm lo,L;m' -,
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when | rot ,u,tI,,,r ,nl.' ''i ',''.,, ".','
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Mr. RAYMOND
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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22

Gratitude.-A bachelor made a
will leaving his property to the girls
who had refused him; "For to them
I owe all my earthly happiness"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
rHARLES HOVER,
aT,rnpNrV A'r LAW

y M IVNNTI N INV
Sclinsgrove Pa,
Offers his professional services 10 the pub
llc. Collections and all other profcssiona
business entrusted 10 his care will re
ceive prompt attention. Oiiice two door,
north Of the Keystone Hotel IJan D, %
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22

"What kind of sausagos is themf'
querried m old lady Of tho young
man of literature and peanuts, as ho
passed through the train selling
bananas.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22

The province Of Pennsylvania had
originally only three Counties, Phil.
a,lelphia, Chester apd Bucks
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22

Ot,, ..-..., ,vi,,iitit, Vas
Ono fourth column, one yea,
One square 40 lines)l inscrtio'
Every additional insertion,
Professionalism Business cards {
not more than 8 lines. per year
Auditor, Executor, AdninistrW
aud Assignee Notices,
Editorial notices per line,
All Advertisements for u 81
riod thIn one yoar are pnyal
time they arc ordered, aud
the person ordering them
responsible for the money.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
II J. r. zELLER'
4 TTORNEf-a TIA w

CentreUiHe, Sny'7er County, Pe''""
All business entrusted to his care will be
W eli and faithfully attended To. VIII practice
al the several courts Of snyder and adloininH
counties. Gan be consulted Ia the English OF
u-rman language oct Sp' ''St'
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-07-22
A. II. DILL
Il NJ. LINN,

I NJ. LINN, A. IL. DILL
e. (Successors to J. r. h Y. NJ. Iinn,)
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Lewisburz, Pa
Offer their professional services TO the
public. Collections and all other pro
fessional business entrusted TO their care
will receive prompt attention. Jan. ., 6n
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VOHN II. ARNOLD,

Attorney mt Law.
MIDDLEBUBG, PA.
Professional business entrusted to his care
VII be promptly attended to. Feb 9.7l
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HARDING & FERRIS,
Patent & General Claim
Agency,

Mr.. Harding is we'll known through this sec
tton Of the country as thoroughly reliable man,
aud business entrusted to him will secure
,rompt attention juno IL, '73.
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THE POST.
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