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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
ETATIN AGUE MIXTURE WILL POSI-
lYl lively CURE CHILLS AND FEVER

NTATIN AGUE MIXTURE WILL POSI-
IYl lively CURE CHILLSA AND FEVER.
This Mixture contains nothing whatever that
can injurc the general health, nor is it Disagree
able to the taste. 1t is composed Of tho fines! in
gradients, and the patient noed not change his
customary mode of living whilst taking therem-
dy. 1t is pleasant tonic, and if taken in small
quantities before breakfast each day it will pre-
vent chills and fever in Localities where mlas.ns
prevails. 1t will DO found that Matin Ague
Mixture cxctcs an appetite AID improves the
general health For children, as we'll rs adults.
il will bs found most cfectual and pleasant
remedy.
From Eminent Baltimore Pnyscisus.]
Having analysed the Mstn Ague Mixture, l
cheerfuly recommend it as the best remedy OK
tsnt for chils and fever. Il is fno tonic, and
its use will improve the general health.
WIN. +. STEWART, III. d.,
Resident Physician Maryland Hospital.
hereby certify that 1 hsTo made careful
analysis Of the Matin Aguo Mixture 1t Is an
excoIont tonic, and lis use will greatly benefit
the general health do not hesitate to recon-
mend it q, the most cilicsat ro;Ecd? that can GG
prepared for chIs and fevor.
j. b. WILLIAMS. MD.
Price 81 30 per bottle.
JANNEY s. CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
CANDIDATES..

NOR TIE HOUSE OF DELEGATES-To
L. tho Voters Of Alexandria city and county
announce myself as an independent candidate
for election to tho House Of Delegates .tor the
ensuing torn. If elected, promise the devotion
Of my best effort; in behalf Of your interests.
s,,r lift e. II. RA MEY.
r. PUGH is candidate for the HOUSE
H. OF DELEGATES from Fairfax county
and will be supported by .
iy 30-f Al ANY POfERs1:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

BALTIMORE Avs cs "a S ss, Gla l 49,
doforred o. consolidated 6H4 op 80 "a Se5GI and
n wOciv I Manifestations fairly active,
Gun'nr anI higher; Western excited. irregular
a ea h;@ @ Southern red Futz lS6slSS; do;
amber ami iSsal4o No wster ,r red S SPOT
3s bid; Aug l$9; Sept lsoa October ~ e. tp
s so,;vn firm and higher; Southern white 59aGO
a ac velow 5sa5e; Western mixed spot and Aug
lrmsr; Southern 2saa2; Wo'tern white Z y. Sa
do mixed 2sa2O Rye dull and Irregular 81 oo y,
G Hay dull and Tne nan %ncbau sead WINS
kpy held AT ST. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

Within the past week thero have been two
deaths from kite flying on the roofs OF houses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
aug 8

1aT NOTICE. We have large stock OF
Gents Fine Shoes OF very superior quality,
suitable for summer wear, which will BIO sold at
reduced prizes in order to close them out.
iy7 WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
T. = ,
4

auIa-tT Il. NJ. IIA W DUN Y JfNII E'1O-':
uyYErH'S DIALTSED IRON--This arti.
w Gle possesses great advantages over every
other ferru guious preparation heretofore intro
luced, as it is solution Of iron in as nearly u.
possible the form in which it exists i'll Tho blood.
1t is a preparation Of ingarsble strength and
purity, obtained by procss. 0: dlsIysati"n. ths
iron being separated from its combinations By
sndoamoiis, according to the law of diffusion 81
liquids 1t has no atyptic taste, doos not blaHksA
the tooth disturb the stomach or cons!'psto tho
bowels. 1t affords, therefore, thu very ba,' mole
Of administering iron. For sslo By
aug IL +. $. LEADBhhTER 81 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
AUCTION MALES.
By Green 81 Wisa


Real Estate Agents and Auctioosars
NV II Nc AT PUBLIC sALE-On
- WEDNESDAY. August 10Th, 1T twelve
o'clock M, will be offered BIZ publ. ssis, on the
premlzes that DESIRABLE D YELLING on
the south side Of Cameron street between Wash
ington and St. Asaph ats, lately occupied BY
the undersigned.
Terms, which will be accommodating, made
known at SALE
aug l3-td GEO Y. WORTHINGTON.
By F. a. kerbY, Auctionesr.
NDER AUTHORITY OF DECREE
~ of tho Corporation Court Of the city Of
Alexandra, in ths suit Of Burke & Herbert vs..
Brill and Castlensn, entered at its July term,
1877, the underRigael Commissioners will sei
by public auction, at the front Ct the msrke.
building, on Royal street, Alexandria, on SAT-
URDAY, the lst day Ct September, 1877, the
following described property, to- wit A LOT
OF GROUND in III city OF Alaysnhria, bound
ed as follows TO. wit - Beginning on the west
side Of Market Alley, 80 feet south Of the inter-
section Of said ALLEY, with Sharp Shin Alley,
and running thence south on said Market Alley
~ tset thence west parallel to King street 81
1eet thence north parallel to Market Alley 90
feet, and thence east parallel to King street TO
the beginning.
Terms Of sale Ten per cent Of the purchase
price in cash, and the residue in six twelve, ant
eighteen months-the deferred payments 10 bs
secured by the bonds Of tho purchaser with
good security, and tho title to the property 10 be
retained until tho purchase price il fully paid.
Sale at IL m. H. 0. ULAUGHrON,
CEAS. Il. STUART,
iy 30-.s Commissioners Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
hHRIV TED.
PROPOSALS..

CEALED PROPOSALS. addressed to the
= Undersigned will be received at ~, ,hs Avg
tors otlico until Il coGs s- M 6 On ~ VIII
nv ,NG Nv WITH EARTH OF THE LOT Of
std ssn SSenuin IN ne and
Mss;I lot having been declared nuisance by
the Boa1d of Health. and the owners fsald lot,
st whose cost the work will be done, having
neglocted 10 abate said nuisance after duo noth'
Gallon, rs required by lsw. :-o
PROPOSALS will state the prco for The ent! i
sli;n~ which will &c done in accordance with
tho Existing grade of said streets. Ono third OF
the nrico Tor said work TO be retained until the
Gnsi completion Of the work. The right to 70
act snv or Ill bids is rtserved. Further intor'
!s 80, m sle knowa on application.
GEORGE w. CLIFFORD,
,uo rl-5: Superintendent of Police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

a1-HARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
tica it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with jCU.
VEINS IN CD y + l. ESS KID GLOV Il
CLEANER It will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists Is cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

DETHEL ACADEMY, reopens Sept. Goth.
~ Prepares for Business or University. Lsrge
attendance enables US to offer Board and Tuition
per half session for $3.50. No unspeciti ed
extras. Endorsed by Profs. Of the Univ. of Va.
Fer Catalogue address VIM. w. SMITH, 4. NJ.
Bethel Academy p. O., Fauquier co., Va.
From Citizens Of the Tc;nage: The under
signed, by reason of constant proximity and fire.
quent visits to Bethel Academy, think them-
selves in condition to judge of its resi- character
and workings. With only passing testimony
to the extent and thoroughness of its course OF
instruction, which arc amply youched for by
others, we desire especially to commend in high
terms the scholarship, gentlomanly besriDg and
Christian character Of its officers and teachers.
Tho already excellent facilities for instruction
have been Increased year by yosr, and firm and
maintained. The result is high tone Of moral
ity, politenoss and honor among the students.
For discipline and intellectual and moral Gull
tura we cordially commend this School TO the
public.
John S. Lindsay, Pastor Prot. Epis Church !;
james Higgins, Pastor M. f. Church South !;
John l.. Carroll, Pastor Baptist Church; John
T.. Poulton, Minister MoIh. Epis. Church /;
John A. Scott, jr, Pastor Presby'n. Church !;
Ii. II. Wyer, Pastor Baptist Church: VIM.
Smith, (Ex Gov. Of Va [Gon.l VIM. I.
Payro' Ihisj.1 il. Taylor Scott lion. James
V. Brooke (Gen.] Eppa Hutton, NJ G ]
Gaines, [Drl u. c. Gordon, [Captl II. r.
Garden, lDr.I John A. Chiffon. au 2-2sw3w
CIT. JOHNS ACADEMY is the oldest board :
- ing school in Virginia. Its special advan-
the Principal; I'd, It's careful grading and largo
teaching force; Sd, it, tne collection of appsr-
stus, cabinets, &c for illustration in teaching;
9TH, lis military discipline 5th, Its well consld-
cred and long tried system of honors and prizos
Its location is unsurpassed for hosth and &C.
feasibility, and students have all the comforts Of
O homo. TIE thirty-ninth session will begin
September Sd. Send Tor Catalogue before en-
toring your SOILS elsewhere. References
thirteen hundred youn& men tho school has ed
ucated. Address
aug -eolu,l Drawer 81, Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

lag- TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young pooplo, remember this. Use daily
THU kSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. II will preserve them through life.
Sol ~ druggists 25o por bottle. feb 2S-iy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

DRIME ORANGES AND LEMONS, just
l. received.
aug McBuRNE1 HON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

DIED.
1saACD. BUDD, former resident Of Lou.
l,un county. and who since the war represented
that county 10 the Legislature died at his resi-
dence, a Richmond, yesterday. afternoon, at
o'clock, after short illness. He was tha son-ln,
law of Mr.. Townshend McVeigh, who dlea about
Two weeks since
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

THE STEAMBOAT MAEY WASHING
TON can be chartered for Excursions by sp-
plying on bosrd tu =. II. TROTH, PRESIDENT
Of tho Company. or 10 nc. SLAYMAkEE, at
his Insurance Office. 81 and 50 King street jo l6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

A GREAT BIG CAKE OF SOAP Fol
II FIVE CENTS St
suo Il RAMSAY'S CORNER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

DACON- Hams. Breasts and Sugar cured
ID Shoulders rocuiscl and for sale by
aup4 DAVY e HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

CHEWING TODACCO-A new and full
~ line just received st ,,,,
aurY RAMSAY'1 COKNG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

INV loaK, Aug. p Stocks opened urn urn
ard sdvsnceI, but afterwards declined. dold
iOll. Flour quiet, bat without matel'sl Shsh H
,or Corn q shade irmer. Money 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

MISS MARY f. JOHNSON will open her
1xl SCHOOL FOR GIRLS and BOYS on
September 18th, at her residence. 204 Prince
street. aug l7.lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

TINE VEST POCK Ell DYSPEPSIA CURE
i % cents per bottle, just re2eiyed and Tor
sale by JANNEY Il CO., Druggists,
ie7 Nos 70 Il 146 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

uYEhave a GOOD MEDIUM TEA, that
w will draw woll, rs cents per ID:
iv1 j. g. & E. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

% BBI.S. REFINED sue RS III store,
W and purchased OF the decline, for sale By
aug w. a. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

TXTRA CHOICE CLIPPED and FAMILI
~ ROE HERRING. spring catch, 1871, If
half barrels for sale by
mv3l GEO. Nc BURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
yTNis MOUNT VERNON.

HTEAM ER MARY WASHlNGTON:
Daily trips, leaving tho wharf, foot Of Prince
street, 8! TO- Is NJ. Carriages are in waiting al
Mount Vernon Springs wharf TO tnso visitors r
pleasant ride Of onn milo and a half through
beautiful grove to the mansion door Round
trip, including admission to grounds, carriage
fare Sc, 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

PORT or ALEXANDRIA, AUG. "a.
sun risrs 81 Moon sets. Oh
Smn sc.s..,......... Is high water $500. y W
ARRIVED.
Steamer Mattano, Nomini, to Jos hf"'ors
Sc Co.
SAILED.
s,,a,oahiD E G Knight. Now York, By +
Reed. ,,.,,:, \, y A K,ed
steamer J w Thompson, l'eonardlo"h' ny
+ A Reed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

- TIERCES EAGLE BRAND SUGAR
= CURED HAMS received and for sale by
suo4 +. u. DAVIDSON, li7 King 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

rOFFEES-1O bags o. &. Java, LaGauyra
~ and Rio Coffees received to- day by
suo4 J. G.. Sc 4. MILBU RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

WoRKINaMEN's PARTr.-Thc executive
committee of the so.called workiugmen's party
met at the Friendship Eogine House last
n;oht There we're twelve members present,
and the committee organized by the election OF
Jacob Heisblcy as chairman and James II.
Dngan secretary. 1t was ordered that meet
inc ba held in the First Ward on Monday night
for the purpose Of forming ward club, and
that similar meetings be held in the Other
wards in rotation. The committee then al
iourned until next Saturday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

Po1ICE ITEM The only case at lho Mayors
olIico this morning was That Of Jn'ia Piper, col
ored. who was charged by Martha Arnold ALEC
colored, with disorl ;rly and Obscene Gonduct
After hearing tho evidence, tho Mayor dismissed
the complaint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

Children will be taken on Saturdays for Is cts.
Adults 25c. Round trip, allowing the privilege
OF landing and visiting tho boats return n any
Of her wtarvea.
Tickcta will ent!tle tho holders 10 stop over at
the usual landings until the return trip of the
boat good only on Saturdays. Children must
in a.! cases be accompanied by their parents or
sopo adult friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

TIARRAHE MIXTURE AND ESSENCE
- OF JAMAICA GINGER, of our own
make, both popular medicines at this sonsnn.
For sno by
ivI7 & 8. LEAD1EATEk. & BIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

Oh BOXES SCOTCn HERRING Just re-
~ cei7ed by
aug 10 j. &. 81 T.. Ml l.Bl II N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

- GROSS RUMFORDS YEAST POW
= DER just received.
IL 10 MCDO Il z ~ SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

az BBI.S REFINED SUGARS, bought ct
- = tho decline, received ard for sale low by
aura +. }. DAVIDSON, HI King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

fNRUsHED WHEAT AND OATMEAL
~ fresh, received to day by
10 70 J. G. Sc T. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

ar BOXES NICE SOAP just received. 1t
40 is the cheapest Sosp sold ; only Sc scake'
Housekeopers will save BY using 1t: For sale by
GEO. McBURNEY Sc son,
iv17 1G6 and ITO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

old BAKER and other brands Of PURE
~ RYE WHISkEY fer salo by
aug IL K. W. AVERY, 22G King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

CMALL SUGAR CURED SHOULDERS
- just received By
jy11 G. w ii. AMoh /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

OOLUMBIA RIVER SALMON, fresh can
~ ned, received and for sale by
augG +. j. DAVIDSON, l4I King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

CENACA LAKE SWEET CATAW EA
nv 81 II - ~ 7 GEEo. McBURNEY s SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

Knocked WN-Soma disorder was
caused at the Potomac Ferry whari' last night
by the Resistance Ct party, who, when an at
tempt 10 eject him from, the yard vas made by
the ticket agent, Knocked the latter down'
Matters were finally quoted without any dam
age and no arrests were made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

A NYTHIN.4 you may neoI in thc building
II line can be had Of
NH II u. +. PEAKE s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

DRENNERS SUGAR CURED SPICED
ID COOKED BEEF received and Tor sale ~
aupG +. j. DAVIDSON, ll1 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

A PPLE PARERS and APPLE COREES
"A for sale by MCLEAN & UELER,
auy13 107 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

ExpLos1oN.-A barrel of yeast couS's ~ in
Mr., Robert portuer, of this city, exp'0d'a ID
an express car in Washiogoo h' sr mTt' VS.
suy out ca came near seriously qurng Two @,
eoo and forwarded to this city where
again exploded scattering til; contents u GSor
the entire freight of the car, but not ~ u''s
any one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

Y,pN FlRAOFL GENZBERGER & son
is this day dissolved ~ unity mqtuat GSaSs rm
H. stouIoua authorized to use the name of the
firm Sn T9"sSa' l., GGNZBERGER.
gad ivn M. GENZBERG Err.
AIeranaria. Aug 2l-lw
-- ~ punu.-Tbs THREE STORY and
FOR EEE MM HEICK DIV + l. l. N
= SEI No $50 King a'reet AppiYy % o,
IVA rece''." '''' RAMSAY'S.
,,vnnEy OF FLOUR at much io%e'
| A LII .;o us a ls aug KAMsA1's'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

TEAS OF ALL GRADES-A full lire Of
Il fresh goods received and for sale By.
augH FL. DAVIDSON, 147 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

CoNcERr LAST NI0nr.--Tho Combinallon
Sunday School Concert came off at Peabody
issll last night, and was tolcrably we'll attend
cd The singing of several of the performers
\ vas encored and the audience left much pleas
sd with tho evenings entertainment. Some
>ommo,;on was caused by the alarm OF + hre
|, ut half past nine o'clock, and enc lady ia!nt
abb It was speedily relieved by ,he aplt, ,,,;i
co. d. he usual restoratlVeS. Inc oonc'r' WI
ton CT I. tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

CUTTING AcclDENT-Ye sterday evening
two young men, named Petty aud Richards,
were engaged 10 i.iaudly scufl, near tho foot
of King street, Petty having III lis hand an
open koiic with which be had been whlttllog
In the course of the scufH young Petty TIPPED
and fell, and Richards falling over him. was
severely cut en- the arm by the open knife, 10
fc,iog au usly wound from which he bled
prolusely. Hc was immediately taken TO sur.
coon, who sewed UP tho Gu, and made him
comfortable, but said that he had made very
narrow escape from having the main artery
severed and bleeding to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

REEN GINGER for salc by
~ aug IL GEO. McBURNEI y SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

STEAMER SUNK.-Thc steamer Arlington,
Captain Dutec, while coming up the river last
night from Occoquan, with heavy lead Of
Annr f,pI and wood, sprung alcak near her
bow ard the feed which Was slowed in bulk
forward, becomiog saturated and preventing
the water from passing off, the steamer sank,
shortly after reaching Reeds dock, at this city;
The Aour and part Of the wood were uuloaded
sni the steamer gotten al ,a; but the feed,
about seven hundred bushels, which was COD.
signed to Messrs. Watkins & Co., Was badly
damaged AMI will prove almost total loss
The damage to the boat is small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

TANNEY'S NEW PROCESS FAMILY
u FLOUR cheapat McBUKNEI'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

GUGARS ARE MUCH LOWER At
- aug Il RAMSAY'S CORNE Err
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21

sale DV TNup f1T II. NJ.
TNGLISa GOLDFISH received and for ss!o
d. by Caug lSl DAVY s. HARMON.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-03-09

heard little girl of Eve describe
God and Heaven to little brother OF
three. "a lew months ago She was
standing 50 near the golden cate she
could sae beyond it, but 10 Que knew
it, 10 her heart she was sure that
Heaven was very lovely, and with
strange child -wi,dom had always tall ed
of goiug there to live. Her little
brother Frankie refused to take any
interest in the mysterious country
The earth suited him fr-t-rate. the
principal attraction here being pea
nuts In vain she tried to implaut in
his mind the same longing tor white
robes and flowers which lurked in her
own lie denounced Heaven outright
declaring that bright things and
moosic was muffin without peanuts
But, oh, Frankie, said the devout
child. God l. ve.y rich The very
wa,htubs in his house aie filled with
peanuts"
Does he teep them lowered ?" said
the worldly Frankie.
No" sand the trustiueeM call
his little boys aud girls tnke peanuts
whenever they want hem
The unSpiritunl infant unused little
and hen said, with an air Of decision
Well, Mamie, I'll stay here, but il
YOU do to heaven send me back one Of
bod ; wa-htub< full OF peanuts
Mamie weut to Heaven in little
while. and the hop~lul Frankie sits by
the window very often, keeping sharp
lookout for the arrival OF his tub OF
peanuts Gertrude in indianapolis
Herald.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-03-09
--------- - -.-------.--.si- -
Local News.

Some of the Hickman merchants
are:On.East.buying spring goods
DR.. G. Fl Hubbard and family who
have been spending the winter. in Florida
returned home last week.
Two rival Republican aspirants are
having a lively setto for the Postofice at
Union City.
We, learn from tie Paducah News
that the wheat crop in that section of
country is very promising, and bids fair
70 turn out more than an average yield
A contractor tells US that there Is
talk of several new bricks going up in
Hickman this ysring.
There is long standing delinquent
tax payer in t@s county who is. furious
against the Magistrates, for the increased
poll tax
Several young men of this county
have been indicted for disturbing public
worship. A correspondent says it has
occasioned marked improvement in
conduct at some OF our county. churches
Our Young frieal. Charlie Cobb
lef, for Arkansas, Monday last In what
ever business he may engage he has our
hest wishes for success, for he is worthy
Young man.
The storm Saturday night LAST done
considerable damage in the way of tear
ing down fences, trees. &c. Nobody hurt
80 far SIS heard from, but many were bad
Iy scared.
Mrs Mayheld'ss widow, of Stanford
Ky, fell in love with tramp ut sight,
who came to her house TO beg, and mar
ried hfm. notwithstanding the fhresst %
her rek4assos se past aaer IA 1nn in-esra
asylum
The society the Hive Of Industry
suggested in the COURIER, fsr ihe Parpose
of economizing lost labor, and through
this,. "a ,rmant power leveliug the hills
around, IIick man, takeS. we'll. There are
many applicants for membership.