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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21
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A CARD.-Circumstanco rendering 1t de-
"A slrabo that should locate in Baltimore.
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE IN
Alexandris to DIR. D. n lust. he has been
for SO many years associated with me rs TO neeo
no introduction or endorsement, bis skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. l cordially commend HIM
10 the favor Of my friends and patients. ss well
worthy OF the position 10 wncn he succeeds, ana
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, l have been favored. -
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Alexandria, Va, mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

DARGAlN IN DRY GOODS-We would
- invite attention to some great bargains, see
cured ty US since the recent important decline
Dress Goods from 20 to 33 per cent less at retail
than they were Wholesale; particularly u line
OF Plsids, 25 inches wide, at 10 cents yard;
received this . m.; handsome styles plain to
mstch. I'd. Black Goods. Bargains in Alpac
s., Mohsirs, Crepes and Tsmi.e but especially
in Grenadines, beginning at lOc yard. 3rd.
White Goods. An especial bargain IN White
Cambrics and Striped and Plaid Vlctoras. 4th.
job lot of Cassmeres, bought at sacrifice by
closing the Let. 9th. Gauze Shirts, from 81 cts.
up. This se.son we have very largely reduced
our OK penses, enabling US to sell goods cheaper
than ever before. An examination of stock Is
solicited We carry the largest stock Of Dry
Goods and Notions in the city.
nv 16 H. G.. SLA YMAkER co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

II have used DR.. Simmons Liver Regulate
in my family tor Dyspepsin and Sick Headache
and regard it an invaluable remedy, It hs
rot failed to give relief in any instance. ~ Rev
w, f. Easierling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

President OgIethOrpe College.
"cin mons Liver Regulator is certainly
specific tor that class of complaints which
claims TO cure : Rev. David Wills. my l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21
~REAT DECLINE IN

~ DRESS GOODS.
;,,.t rotprned from New York with
~ osana't I;sa Of Dress Goods we have ever
opened I some of which SOLD 9. Soc earlier in the
sasson Int which we now offer to our friends at
lse' 25c PLAIN BLACK GRENADINES from iron,
| loo up We have marked thos 1hano 10 meet
H.C. SLAYAAKER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

LOuis Xs and LannOi.

The Count of L.unni, one of The bravest of
the soldiers Of Louis NJ of France, aud one of
the most brilliant ornaments of the Court, was
condemned to death by that monarch for a
supposed implication in conspiracy. The
count not only declared his Innocence Of the
charge, but offered proof that would have been
convincing had it been listened to; but Louis
was exasperated, and deaf to ali such ap-
proaches. TO add to the indignity OF his SIT
uaton, the King sent his barber, Diver !e
Dai' made SO familiar by Scott in his novel
of"Quentiu Durward,' to announce to him,
as special favor, that his royal master al
lowed him to choose whatever mode OF death
he might prefer. Lannoi, himself man OF
courage, knew t'at the King not only possess
ed the same quality, but liked to see 1t 10
Others Bear, this 10 miud, be aoroupced
bis choice 10 the following letter:
Sire; am penetrated with gratitude tor
your Majesty extraordinary kindness, apd for
the anx ty you manifested on the III! jet Of
my punishment. You will believe mc when
cay that | w,uld rather have lost my lie in
your msjesty's service that 90 such charge as
this. But, since my death is Determined
send you for that purpose the chain OF geld
which your Majesty Wore at the battle of
Quesnoi, and which you placed on the oeck OF
my father, R.oul de Lapnoi, 10 the thickest
of danger, with these memorable words
pacque diem! my friend, you combat too
freely. You must be up, fol | cannot afford
to lose you just yet. waut your services tor
years to come With this chain, SIRE, |
wish to be hacged at the foot of the Tower
du Nord, where was wounded in the breast
BY an arrow mcaut for your Mtjasty, when |
covered you from Razay'e fierce attack. ="
This appeal even l. uls NJ could not resist
and Launoi's puuishmer: was remitted, and
subsequent proof of bis innocence restored him
to royal favor and confidence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

T AIDES HOUSE SHOES-Large stock and
II CREST variety, suitable for old ladies', at
WADDEY'S IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

.HEDI(I.r.5L.
TAKE
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
.MEDICL.rEL.

For all Diseases of the Liver, Stomach and
Spleen.
After Forty Years trial it is
still receiving the most unquali-
fed testimonials of its virtues
from persons of the highest cha
racter and responsibility.
1t is eminently Family Med
icine, and by being kept ready
for Immediate resort will save
many an hour Of suffering and
many dollar in time and
DOCTORS BILLS.
Your Regulator is one of tho best family med
lclnes l ever used. | have not spent one dollar
for my family for medicine in five years, only
for your Regulator, and must say it does al it
says it will. You can alec recommend it in
Collie for Stock, it having cured fine mule OF
mine worth FIVE hundred dollars II "A Nelson,
Macon, Ga.
The Liver, the largest organ
IN the bo ", is generally the
seat of the disease, and if not
regulated in time great suffering,
wretcheGness and DEATH will
ensue
If you feel DULL, DRowsY,
DEBILITATED. have frequent
Headache MOUTH TASTES bad
ly, poor Appetite and Tongue
Coated, you are suffering from
Torpid Liver or "Biliousness,"
and nothing will cure you SO
speedily and permanently.
Hon. Alexander H. Stephens.
II occasionally use, when my condition re-
quires it. DR.. Simmons Liver Regulator, with
good sffect" "-[Hon. Alex. a. Stephens.
Governor of Alabama.
"Your Regulator has been in use in my fami-
ly for some time, and | am persuaded it is q
valuable addition to the medical scence."-
lGov. j. Gill Shorter, ALA.
II have used the Regulator in my family for
the past seventeen years. l can safely recon-
mend it to the world as the best medicine have
ever used for that class OF diseases it purports to
cure "-[H. F. Thigpen.
Baltimore Episcopal Methodist.
This medicine is acknowled
edged 10 have no equal as
Liver Nj edicine, containing
those Southern Roots and Herbs
which an all-wise Providence
has placed il countries where
Liver Diseases most prevail.
Lady's Endorsement.
'I have given your medicine q thorough trial,
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tion." Ellen Meacham, Chattahoochee, Fla.
Professional.
From actual experience in the use of this
medicine in my practice have been, and am,
satisfied to use and prescribe it as q purgatiTe
medicine "-[Dr. j. w. Mason.
Florida Nj. E. Conference.
II have used DR.. Simmons Liver Regulator
in my family Tor Dyspepsin and Sick Head dache,
and regard it sn invaluable remedy 1t has
rot failed to give relief in any instance. e."-[Rcv.
w. +. Easierling
President OgIethOrpe College.
sein mons Liver Regulator is certainly a
specific Tor that class of complaints winch 1t
claims TO cure -[Rev. David Wills. my l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

jel9 Adjoining the Marshal House.
ITO COUNTRY MERCHANTS Re-
4 du ton in Staple Dry Goods-Mondsy,
June 5th, 1a76-We offer to cash buyers and
prompt thirty and sixty day dealers as great in
ducenents, tsking all things into consideration,
as Baltimore can offer. We are constantly in
the market for job lots of Staple Goods, suited
to the wants Of the country dealer, and take ad-
vantage of the down prices regulated by the
New York auction rooom. We quote prices of
a few of the leading wants of the country mer
chant, viz: Laurel ID 4-4 Cottous &c; good 3.4
Bro Cotton Al and sc; good 8 Bleached Cot
ton and 51c; extra good "A Bro. Cottons II
and g. (; 10 Bleached snd Bro Cotton Sheet
ings at 25c; beautiful style Calicoes at Sc; extra
good etc; Black and Black and White Calcoes
at she; Leether Belts 81 per dcz; Saspenders
Sl.25 per doz; White Cotton Hose ard Half
Hose al 81 and 9Oc per doz; Mems Handker-
chiefs soc FER dozen; Ladies l.. G. Handker-
chiefs, all Linen at 05c per doz; the homemade
Wamsutta Shirt. price 81; Green & Daniels
Spool Cotton at 35c; Csrk's .. N. T. Spool
Cotton at 671c. at the above pamed prices we
defy compeliton in any market, and invite
merchants to call and examine our stock, &c.
Our goods at retail are especially attractive and
inducements equally great to tho consumer.
d. F. BRASHEAR,
II. B. Hoomes. No. 100 King street,
je4 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

C,osswsre Window Glass, Lamps, Chandeliers
and Fancy Goods,
No. 65 King street.
We have now in store, purchased d'rect 1com
the manufactures, full, complete ana nsnu-
some assortment of goods in our line, to Wnlcn
we invite special attention.
French CHINA Dinner Sets, complete, IN Plaln
white, g.t band and decorated; French CHINA
Tea Sets, in gilt band snd DECORATED ffencn
China Cups and Ssucers, gilt band and plain
white; French China Vases, new patterns ana
very handsome; French China Toilet pts
Moss Rose and other patterns; Englsh Iole1
Sets, handsomely decorated, somelhlns new !;
We have the largest and II ost complete STOCK
of goods ever before brought to this place Whlc1
we are offering at very low figures. Gall ana
examine our goods and prices. mn
T,HE WAR wsged against high prices Tor
i Sugars Teas, Cotfees and other Groceries
continues, and will be vigorously prosecuted ior
some years TO come at the New Store. fur'
chssers can now and st all times obtaln Sugars
of ali grades at q nominal advance on rehners
prices and sll other articles in the line OF Stsple
and Fancy Groceries 81 The lowest pvssl0le rates.
F. j. DAVIDSON,
mv2o l47 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

a ROMANTIC INCIDENT. "A rather roman
Gic iocident occurred recently in the prosaic
city Of Boston. which has at least the merit of
novelty and is not lacking the poetic element.
A stranger entered horse car, and was quiet.
" seated in corner when lady with bright
eyed little girl of three years catered and took
seat next to him. The child, wishing 10
watch the street sights, stood up between the
TWO. Mr. A noticing that the child was play
full, INDUCED 10 little quiet familiarity and
at length remarked as the car passed round a
curve: Don't fall baby, papa would be
sorry"
The lady's face, which had worn rather a
smiIipg expression, changed at ouce, but be-
fore be recovered his senses, seeing the faux
pas be bad made, the little girl exclaimed !:
''Papa's uead." The position was embarrass
ing, but be turned the conversation by casual
remark. The child. however, lurnlug her blue
ewes upou him, said iu the most artess mau
ner: You dot apy little girls p No. re-
piled the gentleman; II had lltte girl once,
but she and her mother are both dead. The
mother Of the child was now more confused
than ever, but when her eyes met those OF The
gentleman there was a sympathetic expression
perceptible.
The lady left the car, and though DO word
had been exchanged between them, the TACT
that the one was widow and the other Wi.
dover was known to both. The favorable iD
preston created was mutual, for chance
meeting few days after was availed OF by the
gentleman to offer au apology for what might
be considered rudcness op bis part 10 speaking
to the child, and the lady's excuses tor the
torwarduess of her little girl led 10 gu acquant
ance which will 10 few we ks,if repor! speah,
tue truth, result in an alliance VIII ch will uulte
the mother aud child to a most excellent bus
band and fond father, who holds an honorable
position in a western city.-BoSton Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-21

Music ON GAS JErs.-A rather numerous
company met on Saturday afternoon at the
house Of Nj. Frederick Kastner, 10 the Rue de
Clichy, to witDess his experiments with a
strange inventon of his which be calls the
''pyrophone." The pyrophone, as Its name
indicates, is an instrument which produces
sounds by means of gas jets. 1t had long oeen
known that flames emit sounds, and NJ. kast-
ner himself had tried experiments 10 London;
hut Yesterday the special public found them.
selves in the presence of an almost complete
instrument composed of series OF glass tubes
similar to organ pipes Of different lengths and
dimensions, 10 which gas jets we're burning,
and which played some powerful and very NOV
ing morceaux. The difficulty of the Invention
consisted, of course. 10 regulariz'ng the Jets.
The theory is this: When an isolated gas
let produces a sound, you have only TO
hiring aoothcr similar Jet near 1t to make
the sound cease. M. kastuer, theo, has
invented a contrivauce which opens and
shuts like the fingers of hand, of which
each one should allow a jet to escape. When
the fingers are extended the sound Is produced;
when they are closed, or approach to each other,
the souud ceases. He next regulated the force
of the sound by the dimensions of the tubes
and by the height at which the jets were placed
in the tubes The coutrlvance corresponds 10
the Key board Of piano, and you are deeply
moved at hearing those jets sing With extraor
dinary power, purity and correctness.
The audience was still more astouoded a
suddenly hearing the gasiers placed 10 the cen
tire of the room and set 10 motion by ,nvs'oit
electric wires, execute God Save the Queen,
in sonorous and penetrating tones. The laven
ton is still in III lmeutary state, but l hastel
to call attention to it b cause it seems to m
destined to produce great sensation when !
shall have received the Improvements whict
will cer:aiuly be introducet into it.-Farls Cor
7espondent London STANDARD.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-24

Hosnis. The rough heroes and heroines are
evidently drawn from life, and the dramatic
scenes are full Of thrilling interest. Bret Hsrts
has never worked this rich vein Of American
life to better advantage.
The Times says Into the coarse, picturesque
web, wherein Mr.. Miller has taken such pecu-
liar delight in picturing the rude. wild children
OF the west whom be 90 dearly loves, there ia
woven one thread Of gold 30 exquisitely delicate
that it seems almost as much out Of place in
the strong narrative as Billie Piper among the
rough miners. The story of Billie alone gives
to the book charm that no faults can possibly
obliterate.
The Journal says: This story sparkles with
wit, and abounds in prose poetry. The picture
is drawn with the pencil Of q natural word
painter. The language is purely Saxon, and
simplicity and exactness mark all his utteran-
ces. We will not dull the edge Of the readers
appetite by giving the plot of the story, but
only add the criticism Of Punch on Hawthorne:
"Read it,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-24

spirited pictures; an article by Lucy Larcom,
The Poetry Of Winter. besides lots OF Christ
mas stories, accounts Of curious oriental sports
and more good things than We can find space 70
mention. Besides oil this, j. T. Trowbridge
begins his new story for boys. " His Own Mas
ter, in this Christmas holiday number OF st.
Nicholas. Need We say more7 Could We say
more to interest the young folksl
POEMS OF THE FARM AND PRESIDE, by Eugene
j. Hall, author OF Stories of q Winter a
Night" Caleb Comerford, " "a Footprints in
the SNOW" "Won at Last" mankind in
General, etc. Chicago: Jansen, McClurg Il
Co., (price $1.75,)
Is the title OF an octave volume OF ia pages,
handsomely printed from clear type. on good
paper. beautifully illustrated, and elegantly
bound in embossed cloth. 1t is one of the most
humorous and readable volumes of poems that
has fallen under our observation in many day.
The poems are fully up to the best productions
OF VIII Carlton in sentiment, and Ifar excels
him in genuine, quaint humor, as the following
extract from lizard Times" will show
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-24

No matter what the issue OF the present pres
idential wrangle may be, Congress-. on the very
first day OF the coming session, should take up
and pass an amendment to the Constitution
abolishIng the Electoral College, and providing
for the election OF President and Vice President
by the direst vote OF the people. The present
system is unsuited to the spirit of the times.
is obnoxious probably to a great majority Of
the American people, and should be abolished
forthwith. There are two strong reasons why
1t should be abolished. One is, that under it's
operations the will OF a majority OF the voters
may be ignored, as hasibeen the case in several
instances; aud the other that under it the
country is liable to be placed IN imminent dan
ger OF revolution every four years. A system
so pernicious and dangerous ought not be toll
Grated by the people longer. The New York
Journal OF Commerce takes this view OF the
case, and as an instance OF the unfalrness OF
the system, remarks that Nevada, with it's 40
900 or $4,000 inhabitants, is equal to New York
with its 100000, in respect OF senatorial cleo
tors-each state having two. AS Nevada elects
one Representative to Congress she 10 entitled
10 three electoral votes, while New York, with
nearly a hundred times her population, has
qply 80 votes. The same principle OF disparity,
though not az great, obtains in other states, old
andjnew.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-24
NEW LyTERHTURE.

Great will be the wsiling among the little
folks tins month, for st. Nicholas for Deem
Der, which has ordinarily been issued on the
Goth, is to be held back till the 25th but it is
then to be the grand Christmas holiday num-
Der. We have not had peep even at its pa
ges, but editor and publishers promised to do
their best, and that means great deal where
st. Nicholas Is concerned. They tell US among
other contributions to this number. will be a
paper by Mr.. Bryant, g The Boys of Ny Boy
hood" i. e., the boys OF the latter part OF the
last century or the beginning Of this. The num-
Der will have nearly one hundred pages and
over fifty pictures. Professor Proctor, the En-
gIish astronomer, contributes a paper called
"A Clock in the Sky" illustrated by drawings,
sho wing how the tail OF the Great Bear points
out the time of night. Then there is the ac-
count OF the great Horse Hotel" with very
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-24

In TIA county the entire Republican ticket is
elected, Notwithstanding the untirng efforts to
bring about the defeat OF portion or 1t. ms
result demonstrates most forciblv that the peo,
pie nj large take but little stock in individual
resentmo lt.-Vrue North9rner.
Our cotomporary doubtless speaks Knowingly
when no says the people take but little stock
an individual resentments. Decatur kepuo.
Tho above from the Decatur Republican OF
tho 10th INST Is a low-lived fling at us from the
champion newspaper beggar and dead heat OF
this state We thank him for thus early show
aug his Ingram disposition to SANDER by innu-
endo B,s name is II. g. Burlington, and he ID
well known to political clques as the most per-
sastont aud constant beggar for money and pat
ronago as a reward for political services to be
rendered in future in all the state OF Michigan.
Without following his career as newspaper
aiyeuturer, as manager OF the Port Huron Gus
tom House ring organ, and his success as a fall
ure 10 Illinois and Dowagiac, we will just men,
ton ono or two OF his later exploits. Last
sprng he bought the Decatur Republican from
r.. A Backman, Esq, and to meet portion OF
tho purchase money passed the hat around
quite lively, and gathered up from the polti-
Clans and odhce.holders several hundred dollars.
IN this operation he showed considerable enter
p,ss aud ability and proved quite success.
Post masters, candidates for Office, and politi-
caua generally were pressed into contributing
money wherewith to buy bread and butter fol
Buff, while be went up and down the state
~ quest OF more patronage.
Boou after he had taken possession OF his
newly purchased paper he became dissatisfied
because the inward flow OF greenbacks was moi
adequate to his wants and desires. He forth
with commenced looking around for new field
and found ons that nc would now be working,
onIY thct his greed caused him to overreach the
mark la small city in Indiana the Demo
csats wanted Simon pure" organ. Buff. '
nlbbed at tue bait. They were to provide FOL
the e,ght hundred dollar mortgage on the Re-
publican, but he thought they were anxious and
no tried to draw another trump, which last
swose hsa in their ears and further negotia
tions ceased. Had his avarice been not quite
40 great he would now have been editing and
publishing rabid and hot-headed Democratic
journal We have, for thIs the authority oil
citgsus OF bis own town.
Aud this Is the man who came to this county
last sprpg and now seeks to dictate to, and, by
e-snsinuaton accuse Us Of political unsoundness