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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

Largest and cheapest stock in tbs city:
my2l ". Is. WApnEY ITO King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

STOLEN AND RECovERED.-Nlr II. G. New.
man, who resides at Clifton station, had a
valuable horse stolen on Wednesday night, and,
under tho advice of detectives, mailed postal
cards describing the animal to tho surrounding
country. Yesterday he received notice from
valley county that his horse had been abandon
ed there by the thieves, and would be sent to
hin,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

ITO LET-THREE ROOMS, furnished or
l. unfinished, with or without board. Apply
at this Office ap ll-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

Cooks MINsrREIS.-A rather small audi
ence assembled at Sarcpta Hall last night to
sec the performance of Cooks MiostrelE.: The
troupe is composed of Alexandrlans. and their
entertainment was az excellent one. They arc
certainly deserving of moro encouragement
than they received last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

NOR RENT-A SMALL COM PORTABLE
Il DWELLING, No. 2OS Prince street. For
terms apply to CHAS. +. HOOFF, Esq, CASH.
Ter First National Bank. Keys al tho telegraph
Office of tho Virginia Midland 4. K. apt
T. northeast corner of King and Union street
tho best location in the city for grocery aud
liquor store Apply at this Office ap lS-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

POLICE ITEMs.-The following cases have
been tried since yesterday:
Lewis Burk, Allen Simms and Dennis ohm
son, all oolorcd, for being drunk and dIsordery'
were tned and discharged.
Charles Smith alias Butcher, coorcd, Tor
vaerapcy. was dismissed with a rcprmand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. ~ Was Depart,
.r,,. ONCE ofdse Chief Signal Q6:oc', Wash
sq o. g. Jn1o 5; 1 SIct,. f SO a. H. t.,
"a increasing southery winds, stationary
Testher With high winds on tho cast, followed
to night by rising barometer, winds shifting TO
rorthyostcry aud clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

DEADY MIXED PAINT-Just received q
II supply of HARRISON'S READY MIN
ED PAINT, which is equal TO any in tho mar
ket for durability. Sample cards and prices on
application. uo,o,,
apA ". r. CEElGdION.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
Sad Family Episode.

Seldom has more touching story
been told than that of the death of
Mrs, John Church of Cincinnati. The
tragedy seems to have been the result
of an Unmatched marriage, the union
of a hard, practical business man to an
atfectionate, enthusiastic, nervous
woman. A scene said by the wife to
have been attended with violence
though the imputatlon is positively de-
MED by the husband--was followed by
the breaking up of their home. As
usual the innocent children were the
chiet sufferers. Unable to appreciate
or understand why stony barrier
should exist between parents whom
they loved, they were separated, the
father taking little Edith and the
mother little Alice. Alice went down
to the grave, breathing forth with her
dying sigh tender words for the parent
who was far away. Edith alone re
mained, and all the wealth of her
mothers heart was concentrated upon
her. Many hundreds of miles did the
mother travel to obtain occasional in
,eryicws with her child. The husband
remained cold, distant, implacable.
AT length, after in vain pleading for
reconciliation in the name OF their
dead, aud for the sake Of their living
offspring, she sued for divorce.
While the proceedings were pending
she was stricken down with pneumo-
mia. Her pleas for the companionship
OF her child were so pitifal and so ag.
onlzing that her husband could not re-
sst. Edith was brought to Cincin-
natl. But the love light had scarcely
frightened in the mothers eyes when
the child was snatched from her. This
blow was too much. Her mind sue.
cumbed; she raved necessarily for
Edith, and she died from the shock.
The divorce suit is ended.
N Y. Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
WHOLE No 1874 2
Jones' Chill.

lilo was dry-hadnt been so dry
since the strike, but there was no sa-
loon near by, aud he had passed the
last drug store, lie knew Mrs, Jones
had u little old IIennCssy about tho
house that she put In puddings aud
pies, aud he rat down Oh the door
steps and wondered how he could save
II from being wasted IN such 6xings,
as economy was his motto A scheme
finally dawNcd upon him, aud he
opened the door and felt his way back
to the Ice cooler, got up in chair and
dshed out piece OF ice, buttoned up
his coat and turned up his collar
Then he staggered up stairs, ice in
hand, aud met Mrs, Jones
Whal'a the matter, Jones-been
drilling 2" "No," said Jones, with
sigh and u shlyer Caucus" "No,
no caucus" "Anolher strikcY" No
chill" said Jones, as ho sank into
chair and slipped the Ice into his coat
pocket, "Fcol that hand" "Oh, myl"
aud she shuddered. Then she got \
blanket aud put over him and said she
would make him some hot tea, As
she started for the kitchen Jones callsd
her back, and with sigh, suggested
it there was q little alcohol about the
house il would be better, There was
not II bit, but she had a little brandy
for cooking purposes. Jones gave Il
shake, and said it would answer il she
had a little hot water and sugar TO
make it palatablc. They were ON
hand in two minutes, and while she
pulled of his boots and wrapped the
blanket round his feet, Jones mixed
his toddy and shivered. He felt bet
ter aiierw'd, though he made up a
terrible face when he emptied the bot.
tie, and told Mrs Jones that she had
saved his life. He retired ten minutes
aiterward singing,
"Thero is q land that is fairer than this"
Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16

And the winds blew upon the wo-
man and whirled her hat over the
fence, and ,ugged enthusiastically
with her overskilt, and when .she held
the front down the back flew up, and
when she held the back down the
front flew up. And straightway the
fiery spirit OF her sex arose within
her, and she backed up against the
fence, shut her knees together ON the
font breadth OF every thing, poked
the hair away from her eyes and
smiled sweetly, while the wind howled
and shrieked around her and moan
ed, and sobbed aud darted between
her ankles and found naught that 1t
could wiggle except the loose end OF a
shoe. stnug.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
The Stone by the Roadside.

Where the town Of Randolph now
carries on its busy traffic, Egbert Ba-
cons farm was once located. Egbert
Bacon was my grandfather. His
farm covered more than seven hund
red good acres. and he considered
himself wealthy, as he undoubtedly
was. He stated in life poor boy,
and his honest accumulation was the
result of his toll.
Grandfather was 4 very peculiar
man. Many persons considered him
penurious, but he was really liberal i;
and, from the fact that his charities
were given in secresy, people sup
posed that he never contributed to
good works. 1t was in his old age
(and he lived TO a great perio0 that
company Of spectators bought his
land. because of the fine water. power
that ran through, it, and, as soon as
they erected the mills, the place be-
gan to 90 forward until Bacon's farm
was a thing of the past. | cab re-
collect when the first mil was built,
and l well remember my boyhood
curiosity in watching the mechanics
who worked it.
My grandmother was about the
same age as her husband. She did
not long survive his death, and l miss
ed good friend and counselor when
she left me. Grandfather expected
me to be Il farmer, but as never had
any taste for hard work, my thoughts
and inclinatons went another way
Of course, he was not at all pleased
with my stubborness, but my grand.
mother always stepped between me
and his wrath, and shielded me much
from his disrleasure.
The old gentleman was a sturdy
man at seventy years, He invariably
dressed in brown clothes, and wore so
broad brim to his low.crowned hat
he might easily have been taken for a
Quaker at first sight. But get him
angry once (and his irritability was
easily aroused) and he would let fly
such sharp and vehement sentences
that it was sometimes difficult to i'm.
agine they were not profane.
/ was 10 years old, and was deep in
love with Sallie Miller, the young
lady who played the organ at the Cross
Roads church, and was the finest
dancer among all the girls in the coun-
try Grandfather had conceived dis
like for Sallie becals she was a
musician. He had no ear for music,
and was not "moved by concord OF
sweet sounds" and nothing so quick
ly excited bis ire as to scrape violin
within his hearing or strike chord
upon the piano.
Much against my own graDdfather's
inclination he permitted me to enter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
WOODSTOCK. VT., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1878,


~ think III 60 with YOU replied
tho old man,
"Dont think Of it," replied,
"Trust me, grandfather If ] cant
mend q clock or turn q somersault, you
will acknowledge was always coed
hunter III bet you anything you
dare that III recover every dollar Of
your money"
"Do You think 80 T. he asked,
graspIng me by the hand, "You
must not mind what SAID to you, my
boy, about being good for nothing
You ale my grandson, aud, my boy
heir, too, All ! have will be yours
some day"
"Theres one thing yua won't agree
10 let me have" | replied.
lie waved his hand,
~ know what you are going to
say" he answered "Well, your
grandmother has been talking 10 me
on the subject. Go along, boy, bling
mo back tie $4,000, aud III allow you
to marry sallie Miller"
made u spnng for tho door, aud
was hurrylng to the stable, when the
old gentleman followed me,
"Remember my conditions, the four
thousand dollars | lost. Find that ior
me aud you can marry Sallie Miller,
and III provide ior you. But it you
fail to bring me the money, | say nay
now, and perhaps Tor good while to
come"
flew along the road as last as
good horse flesh Icould carry me but
felt like u guilty wretch, as | knell
down by the stone, and passed my
hand beneath it. A CLEAN Of happi-
ness crossed my heart as ! held the
package in my grasp.
My first impulse was to hurry home
as fast as | had thithcr. But reflect
ing that my speedy return might
throw suspicion on the affair, ! allow
cd the horse to walk nearly the whole
distance.
Grandmother met me AT the door.
She said that my grandfather had
been counting the minutes s,nce !
left. lie was still in the silting-room.
held the package up. and grand
mother kissed me.
"You are good boy she said,
Sand Ill see that your grandfather
does the right thing by You and Sallle
Miller"
Here you are, slr' ! shouted,
coming into the old mans presence,
and placing the lost package in his
hands.
"Thank heaven i he devoutedly
exclaimed-"I had given it up, my
boy. Did you have much of a
search ? Where did you discover
it
Just where l said you lost it..
On the spot where we broke the
SHAFT
Grandfather examined the package,
and found it all right. Then :he
hugged me, and pulled my ear, say
ihg:
"Now, you scamp, you Can marry
Sallie Miller. Bring her home here,
tor she no doubt requires good deal
of instruction in housekeeping, and
your grandmother will make her tit
to keep your house from running to
waste.
Reader, these things happened
many years ago. All the landmarks
about the farm have long since passed
away; but there is still large flat
stone by the roadside, as one rides out
f. m the town OF Randolph, and l
ntser gaze upon it without recollect-
ing how intimately my destiny and
that old rock were connected.
And the winds blew upon the wo-
lao
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
A bright story Is told of the accon

A bright story Is told of the accom-
plished wlfe--now dead-of Gen.
Hooker. When she was the admired
Miss Groesbeck of Cincinnati, she
was cnce at an evening party when a
fashionable young dandy was asked it
be would like to be presented to her.
"Oh, yes" said he, languidly, "trot
her out" The lady overheard the re-
mark, and, when he was presented,
she adjusted her Eyeglasses deliber-
ately and slowly scanned his clothing
from boot to collar. The survey fin
ished, she waved her hand and care.
lessly said "Trot him back; l have
seen all there is of him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
Ret,'y.
nssHx JUNCTION,


BYE, j. PHRLFa, RiQ,
With aaddened face, and battered hat,
Aud eye that told Of blank despair,
On wooden bench, q traveller sat,
Cursing tho fate that brought him there
Nine hours he said, we've fingered here,
With thoughts intent on distant homes.
Waiting for that deluaIye train,
Which, always coming, never comes
Til weary aud worn-aad aud forlorn,
And paralyaed In every function
l hope In hell
Their souls may dwell
Who first invented Essex junction.
I've travelled north, I've travelled south,
Der mountain, fold, prarie aud river,
In oceans storm, In deserts drouih,
Through railroad smash, and steamboat
shiyer;
While hope and courage ialterod not,
Nor strength gave way, nor faith waashaaen,
Until reached this dismal spot,
OF man accurpod, OF God forsaken,
Whore strange new forms OF misery,
Assail mems lives without compunctioni
Aud hopo in holl
Their souls may dwell,
Who first invented Essex Junction.
Here Boston waits for ogdcnsburgh,
And ogdensbrrgh for Montreal
Aud lato Now York long tarrieth.
And saratogs hindcroth all ;
From far Atlantic's wayc.swcpt bays,
10 MisssOippi's iurbid tide,
All accidents, mistakes, delays,
Arc gathered hore and multiplied.
Oh fellow man avoid this place.
AS you would plague, or Potter Funk shun-
And hope in hell
Their souls may dwell
Who first invented Essex junction.
And long and late, conductors tell,
or trains remote, ahipwrccked and slow,
Till oven tho engines dismal bell,
Takes up tho cry--"no go-no go;"
Oh lot me from this hole depart,
By any route, 80 It's a long one,
He cried, and with q sudden start,
lie jumped on board train, (thc wrong one)
And as ho vanished in tho smoke,
He shouted with redoubled junction,
hope in hell
Their souls may dwell,
who first invented Essex Junction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16

When four women are walking a
breast on the pavement, they will
break ranks for nothing except man
with paint pot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16

When yon have ten minutes to
spare 90 aud bother some one who
hasnt.-[N. Y. Helald P. l. Mau.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
TO COnsuuptiveS.

The advertiser. having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
a simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means OF cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF
prescription used, Qree of charge), with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find a SURE CURE for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev. L. A. WILSON,
ljSlme1 lss Penn ST. willismsbursh N. 7
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
West Randolph Business Cards.
m lie S Z!

will mail (Free) the recipe for preparing
a simple VEGETABRE BALM that will remove
TAN, FRECKLES, PIMPLES, and BLoTcH-
rs, leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful !;
also instructions for producing q luxurianL
growth of hair on bald head or smooth face.
Address Ben. Vandelf & Co., Box 5l2l Nos
Wooster ST.. n. y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16

Reader, these things happened
many years ago. All the landmarks
about the farm have long since passed
away; but there is still u large ha'
stone by the roadside, as one rides out
f. m the town OF Randolph, and l
ntser gaze upon it without recollect-
ing how intimately my destiny and
that old rock were connected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16

Duties are ours, events are Gods
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-16
Hart|and Business Cards.
Il. G. | l. B 4 r Il ,
NS I- - n - Daalo, =,

PlOws, CultivatOrs, Cottage and
Box Stoves, CauldrOn Kettles,
SINKS, HOLLOW WARE ROLL BAKERS,
Door Rollers, Door Roller Track, Corn
Shelters, Sugar Arch Mouths, Crates and
Bars, Sup Pans, Arch Tops, Mouths end
Runners, Slide Yoke Irons, Boot Jacks.
Registers, Door Scrapers, Empire Stove Black,
Guards and Doors, Bedstead Castings. Gas
Castings, Birdsnest Tuyer Irons, Sleigh and
Sled Shoes, chilled and common, Cart and
Wagon Boxes, Gr.mes's improved Smut Mills,
Howe's Standard Scales, Gibbs Cylinder Plow
Shares, Harrows, &c.
~ Orders solicited.
Hartland, VT, May l, 1871. l4S4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
Reopenins Of the philadelphia Exhlbi.
ton.

PHILADELPHIA. Siay l0.-The per
manent exhibition al Philadelphia was
reopencd TO the public to-day. Many
of the old exhibits have been replaced
by others. aud valuable additions 10 the
agricultural and educational departments
made. The auditorium was handsome
ly fitted up ana the platform tasteiully
decorated for the opening ceremonies.
The space Immediately below the grand
organ was reserved for the chorus. while
invited guests filled the floor mediate
" IN front. Tie orchestra consisted OF
sixty pieces, led 10y Mark Hassler, and
the chorus between three and four hun
dred voices. Several thousand invita-
tlons were issued TO prominent citizens
OF the various States. Senators Blaine
oil Maine. Ba,ard of Delaware, aud
Wallace Of Pennsylvania arrived and
were escorted to the platform about 2.3O
=. NJ. by the reception committee.
The ceremonies commenced about
three with national airs from the large
organ. a concert overture and Handel :
Chorus Lift up yuui heads" were then
given. Herr, D. Moore, president OF
the exhibition, made few Introductory
remarks. III which he congratulated the
management upon the happy termlna-
ton of their financial difficulties. Col.
\. X. Mcclure made Il short address.
aud Introduced ), uator Blaine, the oIatOr
Oi the day. whV delivered an elaborate
address, in which he reviewed the pas
circumstances and condition of tho
country. and spoke OF its present mar
Vicious growth and resources. and III
reat capacities, especially under th'
stimulus ofprOlection.
Srnators Bay ard and Wallace followed
III speeches OF encouragement for TIN
exhibition. the latter speaking also III
favor of the policy cf protection.
Governor Hariranit, who arrived
after the conclusion of the ceremonies.
made a speech III response to calls. The
distinguished visitors were then escorted
through the building - view the dis
play.
During the afternoon John Wise. Jr
made a balloon ascension, the BALLOON
taking Il northeaSterly course. Several
ihoucaud persons were present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

Charles Wagner writes that a magniii.
cant sight was witnessed in Helena
ON the 10th instant which would make
any mans eyes water. In Hershfield
& Bros bank there was displayed. in a
show case, common tin pan, the size
of an ordinary dish pan, half full Of
gold Jumps, varying in size from a
goose egg to quart measure, the entire
collection being worth 100000. These
specimens came from the now celebra-
ted 'Penobscot' mines located twenty
miles northwest of Helena, and owned
by Mr.. Nate Vestel, the Bonanza King
Of Montana. He was two months ago
sl2 900 in debt, and now he has a daily
income of $4,000. He has taken out
of his mine during the past two months
about 100000 in gold, and has an offer
for his mine Of $500, 900 from Chicago
rm.-LearenswOrth Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
Canada and thc Fenians.

The mayor Of Montreal. Canada. has
received a letter from Massachusetts
stating that the Fenians are making
formidable preparations for a rad Oh
Canada. On the suggestion OF the may
or a meeting of Protestant and Catholic
citizens will be held to consider in a
friendly spirit the best means to allaN
the existing party differences.
Alta Feuian meeting in Syracuse. y.
Y, Wednesday night, a letter from
Gen. O'Neil, "Commander-in-chief,
stated that he was ION the line OF the
Red river with 10000 men ready for
action" A dispatch from Buffalo. y.
Y. stated that 5000 men in that city
were under armcs and that five steam
tugs aud q number of canal boats have
been secured to transport Fenians To
Canada. Col. Mulllgan reported from
Oswego that he secured three steamers
III that city to transport his celebrated
guard to the enem, 5 country.
Two hundred Remington rifle.
were expected in Syracuse yesterday
for the army concentrated there, aud
Robert McCarty and John More.
the two police commissioners OF
Syracuse. aud Alderman Mccarthy
son of Senator McCaTthys." were ap-
pointed treasurers. They have hired Il
nall for eloquepce and drilling, capable
of holding jO0 men. a press dispatch
states that are in Syracuse about go
men really engaged in the movement;
that they claim connection with "Sen-
eral movement. along the frontier ;that
some money has been raised and men
armed with piatos s, and that the better
class of Irish citlzrns give no sympathy
to the movement. Interviews with
leading Fcnians in Buffalo, y. T.. give
no credence to the sensational report
that 3. 900 men are under arms, aud that
steamtugs and transports are being Sc
cured to convey the Fenians to Canada.
The police and military authorities pro-
nounce the report canard. The city
is quiet. Land no unusual number OF stran-
gers is noticeable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

Mr.. TILDEN AND THE FLORIDA
CAsE.-A New York letter says: AS
much has been said within the day or
two past about some understanding.
expressed or implied, between Con-
gresham Potter and Mr.. Tilden, with
reference to the reopening ofthe Florida
case, il is worth while to say that tn,
intimate friends Of the latter emphati-
cally deny the whole story. Not be-
cause Mr.. Tilden does not believe that
there was fraud, and that he was legally
elected, but that the matter ls one for
the cegnlzance of Congress exclusively.
They further allege that he has really
but lutte personal interest in the con-
trOversy. the ungerous treatment of him
by many prominent democratic leaders
in the present Congress quite indispos-
ing him to take any further active IN
terest in it. These secondhand assur.
ances are given for what they may BIZ
worth, with the remark that it is some
what remarkable that if these are really
correct expression Of Mr.. Tilden's
feelings he has peremptorily declined
to say anything himself on the subject
1t must be a disagreeable subject to
him. undoubtedly. but persons IN a con-
spicuous public position must not ex-
pect immunity from disagreeable sub
jects."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

DEATH OF PROFESSOR joseph
HENRy.--Professor Joseph Henry, Of
the Smithsonian Institution, at Wash
ington, D. G., died in that city last
Monday, in the 8lst year Of his age.
He was one Of the most distinguished Of
the scientific men which our country
has produced, and of him 1t is truly said
that he not only held the highest order
of rank in the scientific world, but in
private life he was known as one Of the
purest, kindest and noblest of men.
His discoveries led to the invention Of
the Morse telegraph and were the pre-
cursors of all the improvements th.t
have eliminated now in the telephone
and photograph.