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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24
iCOMMUNIC.ATED


Now AND THEN How different is the
spirit Of our past country from the motive OF
the present! In January, 1884, soon after the
conclusion of peace with Great Britain the
then Congress passed the following resolution:
"Resozred, unanimously, That it be- and Is
hereby earnestlyrecon,mendedt the legislatures
Of the respective States, to provide tor the
restitution Of all the estates, rights and proper,
ties. wlich hare bee" contiscotcd. bclo"ging to
real BRITISH subjects.
Aud it is also hereby earnestly recommend
ed to the several States to reconsider and revise
all their acts and laws regarding the premises,
50 as TO render the said laws OF acts perfectly
consistent, not only with justice and equality,
tut r1th that spirit Of conc1liation mhich on the
return Of the blessing Of peace shoua uu1r@sa(y
precaH' Here is presented one of the most
brilliant acts that illumine the noble character OF
the early founders of the Thirteen United
States Of North America. The nobility OF
their souls was breathed in every act of their
virtuous conduct, and their fercest enemies in
England, soon huahed the cry of ''Rebel and
Traitor )" and the civilized world saw that such
noble people we're worthy of success and knew
how to appreciate it. Ought not the living
sons show themselves equal to their Fathers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24
E o q 0 P E
LATEST BY ATLANTIC CABLE.

Peace meetings are being held in Ireland,
and confidence is increasing in England that
there will be no Fenian troubles.
It is said that the British Government will
require Spain to explain the seizure Of the
Tornado, end apologize to and indemnify the
owners and crew Of the vessel. -
1t is rumored that another conspiracy has
been discovered in Madrid, and that General
Prim is at the head of it.
General Dix will have all interview with the
Emperor Napoleon. All the attaches Of the
u. S. Legation will be present.
The Constitutional believes the journey Of
the Empress Eugene 10 Rome to be postponed.
In the Vice Chancellor Court in London.
the case Of the U. s. against Prloleau IN cross
suit involving claims for damages by the seizure
and detention Of vessels, alleged to have been
fitted olt and intended for the service OF the
late Confederate American navy during the
late war; the Vice Chancellor granted motion
discharging Prioleau' sureties, which had beer
given to the amount of EGO, 900 sterling tc
prosecute the trial to an issue, but retaining
his personal recognizance. The time glVeG
to the Governm ent of the u. S. to answer the
| questions fled, is extended to 18th of February
| If they are not replied to at that time the sui
brought against Prioleau will be discharged
for deficiency Of prosecution.
| The Moniteur du Soir says all the steps have
heen taken for the evacuation of Mexico by
the French troops en- masse. .-..
The St. Petersburg Journal puts an empha
tic denial upon the reports that Russia ant
Austria are at variance upon any subject, ant
asserts as strongly that their re Citations are, il
all respects, Of a most friendly character.
The old differences concerning the Scheld
dues have been renewed, and the Government
of Belgium and Holland are at open issue upor
the subject An attempt is, however, being
made to settle the question by diplomacy.
The Upper House Of the Prussian Diet ha
agreed to the Budget as amended by the lowe
branch.
In consequence of the occurrence OF TIT
Christmas holidays, there will be no CONNER
cial transactions until Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

GREAT ROBBERY IN PHILADEIPnIA.-O
Ninety Thousand Dollars Stolen.--Ouc Of the
heaviest burglaries ever perpetrated Ill Phla-
dephia occurred on Friday night, at the store
of Messrs W. S. Cochran & Co., wine mer-
chants, No. 324 Walnut street. The Bulletin
says:
'During the night the premises were en-
tered, and the frc-proof safe, which is built
into the wall in the ordinary way, was entered,
not by picking Or blowing open the lock, but by
breaking through the solid brick wall, an opcr-
alton which must have required an hour or
two of hard work.
The boxes, drawers, &C., containing the
valuable property Of the firm were carried into
the store, broken open, and their contents
thoroughly overhaued, and the robbers made
their escape with booty amounting to about
$94, 900. The principal part Of the p under
consisted of coupon bonds and railroad and
other stocks. Most OF these securities were
enclosed in enyelops on which the numbers
were endorsed, and the burglars, whose work
was otherwise done with all the deliberation of
Old and experienced hands, seem to have over
looked this most important clue to the recovery
of the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24
Mexico.

The New Orleans Times City OF Mexico de-
spatch of the 18th says: Macmillan has de-
termined not to abdicate just yet and had is.
sued proclamation tor Congress Of the Mex
lean people to consider further the government
of the country. The Empire has been divided
into four divisions, with Generals Vidaurri
Mejia, Mormon and Marquee in command
Maximian has changed his head quarters tc
Puebla. Ten millions of dollars and forty thou
sand men have been raised to support the
Empire. The French have declared for non
intervention, and seized the customs at Ecr;
Cruz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

FAST LIVING NOWADAYS. Speaking OF
fast living in these fast days, . New York cor
respondent has the following:
Paralysis, softening of the brain, loss of the
use of the lower limbs, and apoplexy, now 50
common among the prominent and active men
of this city, show the peril Of our style Of
liking constant business and social excitement.
and the unhealthy modes of living among US.
There is probably not another city on the con-
tinent where men grow old so fast. Men
scarcely thirty years OF age bear the marks OF
sixty a New York congregation OF men is
persons who have bald spots on their heads.
A man can wear out his nerves, exhaust his
strength and produce premature decay, as
easily as a spcDdthriit can squander his for
tune. 4 fortune is easily made in this city,
but if made on the high pressure principle, j
man pays his health or his life for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

The Government is now having made a
Hartford, Connecticut, one hundred batter!
guns Of a new invention. ~. .s..,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

The history Of his campaigns, ~ Gen. Jubal
A. Early. is in the hands Of the publisher, at
Toronto, Canada West, and will shortly be
out. The edition is to be published at Cen.
Early's expense and is limited to one thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

Governor Worth Of North Carolina was III
augurated on Saturday in the presence Of both
houses of the Legislature. His inaugural ad-
dress is warmly endorsed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

There are 335 students in the collegiate
department of Washington College, at Lexlng-
ton, Va, and "a law students
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

The Congressional Excurs;onists y are
pressing their winding way 10 New Orleans
kindly and Hospitality received, 50 far, every
where on their route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

Horace Greeley has been invited to visit New
Orleans, and to. lecture in that city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

The "Horse Order Of Gen. SchoGell has
been modified. A civilian and an officer are 10
be appointed in each district TO hear and settle
the claims of persons under the order &C., &c.
the parties in possession to retain the prop
erty until an investigation is made .s.. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

E. T. Eilicott, one Of the most esteemed mer-
chants Of Baltimore, died on Saturday. '.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

EAR RINGS smart fellow, in London,
has discovered way to enable ladies to wear
earrings without having their ears pierced.--
The fastening is managed thus: The rosettc
in front of the earring top is the head of a
screw, which by being partly Withdrawn, allow;
the wires to separate, and, on bearing screwed
back, when adjusted, presses the wires on the
lobe Of the ear the wires are so constructed
that they do not Intentionally press the ear
il fact, the fastening, instead Of entering the
flesh, clasps it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

THE CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA San
Francisco paper expresses q belief that the
Chinese sojourning in California are destined
10 exert powerful reflex influence upon Ii cir
native country, and perhaps eventually be in
struments for the regeneration Of tho empire
The Alta California says ....... ......
There is scarcely a branch of business in the
State in which they are not found competing
with Americans and Europeans. Many of our
most prosperous manufactures depend for
success on these sober and JUDAS rious labor
ers, who, In remarkably short time, without
learning our language, understand how to do
the work required of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

NJ. Berthemy, the new French Minister has
arrived in Washington. a-. liar -... ....- .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

CHURCHES IN THE City OF New YORK.
The New York News has a full and complete
list of all the churches in the City of New
York, with the names of the several denomi-
nations to which they belong.
There are &c Including 2, colored) Protes-
tant Episcopal Churches: IS Presbyterian
including colored; ~ Methodist Episcopal;
SO Roman Catholic; 20 Baptist--including l
colored &c Jewish Synagogues; 20 Dutch Re.
formed; Lutheran; 6 United Presbyterian; S
Congreg ational 5 Reformed Presbyteran; +
UniTersaist Unitarian; African Methodist
Episcopal; Friends, (Quakers;) l Methodist
Protestant; l Associated Reformed Presbyte-
rian and 10 miscellaneous. Total 3l9.
FAUQUIER Co., VA.-Ten whites and four
teen colored persons were recently bapsised by
Elder Grimsley near Jeffersonton, Culpeper
County.
The Rev. j. D. Blackwell assisted by other
ministers Of the Methodist denomination, has
been conducting series Of meetings TOR some
weeks past at Salem in this county, which have
been attended by large number of conv erslons.
The Right Rev. John McGill, Bishop of
Richmond, administered confirmation to four.
teen persons in the Catholic Church of War
renton on last Sunday WarTenton Mder,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

The attempt to establish direct trade between
Norfolk and Liverpool was again inaugurated
last week By the arrival at Norfolk from Phila-
delphia of the steamship Brazilian, vessel of
the British American Steamship Navigation
Company, the capital of which is ccnterod
mostly in London and Liverpool -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

BLADES EUPHONIAL
. LUBRICATORS!
THE PEOPLES
MOST sURB AND EFFECTUAL REMEDY
For Coughs, Colds, Group, Catorrh,
I8thneo, Bronchitis, Diptheriq
and aUPuLnlonary Diseases.
The LUBRICATOR is medicinal prepare.
ton in the form ola loZengc which Of all mode:
is the most pleasant and convenient They con-
tain no delcterious ingredient, and are warrant
cd to be always safe, even Tor the weakest and
most sensitive stomach, In Group they give
Immediate relief For coughs and colds thew
are invaluable
For Catarrh Asthma and Bronchiti: they
have no equal in the market wide certificate.
accompanying each box) Dipthcriu, that dread
ed and deSolating disease they control wonder
fully and almost Immediately.
No public speaker. singer or teacher III Ou!4
be without them, KS they remove hoarscnes; an}
siren CITIZEN and clear the voice
.4zi:- Always use them in time, and if tho
symptoms are severe use very freely.
j. II. BLADES & CO., Propric:ors
ELMIEA, New YORK
JANNEY Il CO., Wholesale Agents,
l1j, King street, above ST. AaAph,
ALEXANDRIA. Va.
&s1- For Sale by all Druggists -
| The great sale Of these Lubric4.ors last Win
ter bore ample testimony ~ tHclT cAcaCy &NC
! cunorority over every other torn Of Lrocnc in
use. We can confidently recommend them co.
all affections Of the throat. sep st
| SAMUEL II. LAHNEf. MAHLo% Il. JAIME
| !ANNEY q CO.,
Wholesale and Retail
y K U G & l 5 )
And Dealers in
DRUGGISTS SUNDRlES,
PAINTS,
Oils
AND EAHNISuES
GARDEN SEEDS,
WINDOW GLASS,
AND PUTTY.
zz;;~ Careful attention given to the compound
ne of Physicians Prescriptions. aug l0.tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

VENrILATIoN.-O Thursday evening, at the
Franklin Institute, Mr.. l.. ". Leeds delivered
the first Of series Of lectures on ventilation.
Mr.. Leeds discussed at some length the laws Of
hygiene, explaining the value of fresh air in
dwellings, and denying the popular notion that
night air was injurious. Experiments were
given to show the deleterious effects Of man S
own breath, and it was demonstrated that a
large proportion of the sickness IN cities is
caused by the foul air generated in dwellings,
owing to the defective ventilation. People go
much difference in the atmosphere oil an ordl-
nary unyentlated bed chamber, occupied by a
family, and the air in the streets, as there is
between the air of the city and that of the
country, and the lecturer recommended open
windows for sleeping chambers. Philadelphia
Le(l0er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

DR.. CUMNtSos the Great Tribulation'' pro
phet, in Eneland.wbo assumes to be wise above
what IS written, has recently delivered himself
Of the following "solid chpnk" Of prophetic
wisdom II adhere to the solution | have
given Of the exhaustion of the great chronicle
gical epochs of prophecy as alike most Droba
Bile and most justi6able by induction from
events. How soon after 1867 the Redecmer
will return and take the kingdom and reign
over all the earth, / cannot say Of course
he cannot, and yet congregations listen with
open-mouthed fear and wonder to such stuff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

IMPORTANT DECISION OF A VIRGINIA COURT.
The opinion of the Court eff Appeals, in the
case of Tucker VS.. Watson, McGill 4 Co., and
the same VS.. Brodnax & Lyon, is of no little
importance to Southern debtors against the
claims of Northern creditors. The point estab-
lished by the decision is that during the war
between the United, States and Confederate
States all interest on the Indebtedness Of either
party, not being recoverable as 1t accumulated,
cannot be legally claimed now that the war; is
Richmond Times -. t.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

10 FRY FIsH-The ordinary manner Of
frying fish in Portsmouth, in 4 shallow pan
with only small quantity Of grease, may be
much improved upon by initiating the Greeks,
from whom we may also learn many other
useful lessons in the culinary art Take 4
large quantity of lard in deep kettle, and let
# boil as for frying doughnuts While boil
ing, drop in the fish, having previously rolled
them in -four or meal. In few minutes
thew will be of a rich, uniform brown, when
they may be taken out and served while hot.
They will be found Infinitely more delicate in
flavor, as well as more inviting in appearance
than when cooked in the old way. We trust
ourspeople will keep this secret to themselves
nor breathe it in the ears Of any CT the Nor
folk epcures. Let them fry their OWE fish in
their own way.-Nort0H Jouuat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

Hoe AND HoMINY.-Some time since We
urged upon our Southern planters the great I'M
portance of modifying their system Of agricul-
ture, which heretofore has been based on one
great stable, to the production Of which all
other,,faruling interests were rendered subsidia-
ny, if not sacrificed outright. The old plan
was to buy with the proceeds Of their cotton
crop 1ncat, bread, butter, cheese, auda great
number Of other articles which they might
have produced themselves. They had more
money, perhaps, but less wealth by this pro
cess.
Now, however, we are glad to believe that
this pernicious system will be abandoned, and
We chronicle with pleasure the fact noticed by
the Atlanta Intelligencer that the pork packing
business has been begun, Tor the first time, IN
that city with activity, and abundant promise
of success. Let us spin cur own cotton, smoke
our own baco,,, in short mind our own busl-
ness, and despite the Radicals we will manage
to build up the material prosperity of our coun-
try again. -rsortoH Day Booh. .... -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24
OREAT ADVANTAGES TO FAMILIES

Come one, come all, give con WAY Il call,
at the old Star Engine Hall / shall always Use
my great st cndeavors TO accommodate all. My
customers desiring to become acquainted with
the mode of frying oysters in restaurant style,
will give me an early call. as am giving advice
free. You all may know how to make small
oysters large, by taking pleasant walk to
CON WAYS HALL.
Particular attention given To- Country trade
Fresh supplies always on hand At the old
STAR ENGINE HALL, No. IS, st. Asaph
street between Prince and King SIS. dea-tI
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FOR SALE AND RENi.

uUNTER'S SUIp-YARD FOR SALE
For sale the large and valuable piece OF
wharf property situated at the fewer enc o.
Union street. known IS HUNTERS SHIP
YARD As it i: 50 generally known we Will not
give Il further descriptions only by rctercncc.-
ANY person or persons wishing to purchase IT,
either for Il Sulr-YAED or CoAL DEroT can
have MI the information as to terms title, &c,
"y dec city, i8E2w TO- V' JOS. q ". HUNTER.
I'm DESIRABLE T Emit
..5IA HOUSES FOR S y l. b. =l44E**-
Two adjoining house. Nos - and a., on the
west side Of Water street. ~ #. inches north OF
Duke street The lots front on Water street
about lG! feet each, and run back t.; It nc4es'
Apply to W. {. 1hALON,
dec 10 colt Attorney for Owner.
ARDEN LAND FOR RENT.-Two
" squares Of ground on Washington and
Franklin streets, with q Brick House on one, 81
SAMUEL Miller
dec 7-eolGt 49, south Washington street.
{A ;ss!s7 FOR RENT or LEASE. The three
H#s=I story brick DIV ELLING, 30 10, Fair
fax slrect--supplicd with water and gas. For
dcc5-eotf " !. HARPER.
>Ssgsa FOR RENT-'THE STORE-HOUSE
ls5s=H and DWELLING, on King, bet. Washing
gton Snd st. Asaph st, at present occupied by
Sir. J. IIIson as Il Clothing store. Its location
for business is very desirable. Possession given
on the first Of December.
Also. TWO HOUSES, containing five rooms
each on Fairfax, between Queen and Princess
streets-possession given immediately: En-
quire at No. 100, King ST no lit
NOR SALE.-A FARM in Culp"pcr county,
j two miles from Brandy Station, on the o.
& j. Il. r., and lying on Mountain Run, con-
tanning 800 acres, with Il Dwelling House, Barn
and othc: out houses. There is Gri5t Mil
within Of 9 mile Of thc farm Possession Civ
en- 1st Of January, 1867. Price $4,000 cash.
Enquire Of +. 4. SMOOI u SON:
scp26-tf Alexandria, Va.
DOR RENT-Two STORES under the Man
i sion House Hotel also, DWELLING -.
UOUSES-two suitable for large families : ll&@
or boarding houses and others Of smaller capa-
city. And on Union street. convenient to the
rAlroal TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable for
the lumber, coal, wood, or plaster trade. En-
quire Of JAMES GREEN,
iyj tt 50, Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-24

CoAsr I lsuIEG.-Thc appearance in our
harbor Of q coast steam fisherman is among the
wonders which have been generated since the
war: @
We learn that the Ranger" is engaged in
a double duty-the selection and sailing down
of fish, and using the extraneous matter for
ulanures ;lnd oils.
Only few days ago, We heard Of whales
having been seen;in Hampton Roads, and we
cannot elieye that Captain Virgins would
hesitate in driving his harpocns as readily, as
spreading his nets. At any rate, we are glad
to see that the fishermen are coming South,
knowing that the attempt would never have
been made unless, justified by great expec-
tations. --4NoJoN journal.
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The CASE OF DR.. WArsoN--This gentle
man, We learn By telegraph, has been liScharg-
ed from military arrest at Richmond, by order
of the President, in accordance with the recent
decision Of the Supreme Court. This looks
like reinstatement of the civil law Thanks
to the decision Ct the Supreme Court, the
"consummation SO devoutly to be wished -
the abolition of military tribunals, has been
accomplished for tie present -. "".