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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-03
THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 8.

WEIsFY.-The people Of the United States
consume a large quantity Of whisky, five may
Judge from the report of the revenue commits
sion, which estimates the amount annually
consumed at a gallon and a-half for each man,
woman and child in the country. British
America is not far behind us, however, for it
consumes annually gallon and a quarter tor
each Of the population. In Great Britain malt
liquors prevail, for the people, whilst they
consume only seven-eighths ola gallon OF whisky
Tor each one, drink an average OF nearly bar
rel of ale and beer apiece. Russia is the great
est whisky drinking country, the consumption
averaging more than two gallons annually for
each of the inhabitants 1t is not presumed,
however, that all the whisky consumed in a
:countryi is drank by tie inhabitants. This Is
certainly not the case in the United States tor
the article enters largely into various manutac
cures. Immense quantities are thus consumed.
The high price Of the article, however, under
che tax Of two dollars per gallon, has forced
he substitution ofother fluids, answering in a
measure the same purpose, III connection with
tie arts and sciences and thus the production
and consumption of whisky may be less in the
country than it otherwise would be. Such, it
was the belief of the revenue commission, would
be the effect Of continuance OF the high tax,
and to an extent that hight yield less revenue
70 the government than would a tax of one-half
the amount.
DAVIS Prison LIFE. In speaking Of this
work the Philadelphia Age says:
doctor Craven was volunteer in the
Federal army, rising to the rank OF Lieutenant
Colonel. Happily for the cause OF truth, he
was volunteer, for, his term of service being
at an end he is a free man and can speak the
truth. He certainly had no sympathy with the
Southern cause or its leaders, least Of ell with
Mr.. Davis. lie is therefore an unsupported
and dispassloratc witness.
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between Water andUnion,
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Sole agents for' the celebrated Buckeye Reap
er and Mower; Woodss Reaper and Mower
Balls Reaper and Mower.
The reputation of the above mechincs Is
worldwide. No comment is necessary at our
hands. We are prepared to prove them the
best machines in use. Circulars and catalogues
ready for distribution.
Revolving Hay Rakcs,
Grain Cradles,
Wheel Rakcs,
Grass and Grain Scythes,
Wire Tooth Cleaners,
Horse Hay Forks,
Hand Rakes,
Hay Forks
Scythe Snaths.
Whetst0nes,
Rifles,
Briar Scythes,
Hay Knives,
Grass Hooks,
Corn Knives,
&c., &c,
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DRUCE'S CONCENTRATED FERTILI-
ID IZER.-The immediate results of the use
Of this highly approved fertilizer are as marked
as in the application Of Peruvian Guano, while
is permanently enriched.
a discount made to dealers. For sale by
GEORGE 4. WHITE,
ian l3->tf Nos 80 and 81 Cameron st.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-21
TREATMENT OF THE CONQUERED.

From the Journal Of Commerce.
The Westminster ReCieC for October, 1866,
article 1st, says:
There is scarcely single accredited
i'm of sound craftsmanship which has not
been fagrantly violated in the course Of the
English administration of Ireland. Ifit be
expedient, in the case of a nation composed
Of the most incongruous races, to exchange a
forcible and mechanical adhesion of one to
the other for & friendly or chemical fusion,
in Ireland the opposite policy has been
throughout notoriously pursued. If, in the
exercise of Ostensible dominion, it be the on
ly safe and cunning policy to engage in the
responsibilities of government, the national
leaders as they emergefrom the obscure ranks
Of the subject population, in order to distract
their turbulent fancies by active and honora-
BILE occupation, and TO win their sympathies
by a generous confidence in Ireland every
Celtic aspirant to distinction was exception
ally blessed ifhe escaped being branded as a
traitor and hunted as a slave. Again, if it
be no more than the most selfish astuteness
to conciliate the loyalty Of the mass Of the
population by Withdrawing from their sight
every memento of obsolete feuds and present
bondage, all that might by possibility irri-
tate without assisting to control, and might
the most virulent antipathies with
out effecting even a plausible show of corr
pensatory good, here, too, the sins Of England
are written in letters Of blood"
That the above extract is from the WeSt-
minister Reriel57 will not probably, lessen its
weight with our Radical or Republican
friends. The whole passage is, in sentiment,
so applicable to the state Of parties and
sections in our own country, that its repub-
lication may be of some service.
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NAPOLEON COULDN'T SMOKE.


NAPoLEoxcouId scalethe Alps, but alacl-
a-day, he couldn't smoke:
In Egypt, he pretended to smoke-as he
held out his possible conversion to IsLABrIsM
to please the Egyptians by adopting their
customs. But he never could light his pipe
himself. 1t was his MameIuke RoUsTAN's
duty to set it going. If his master let it go
out again, charcoal and matches were not
ruinously expensive.
Afterwards, when the Persian Ambassa-
dor presented him with a very handsome
pipe, he ordered his valet de chambre, Cox
SLANT, to fill and light it. The fire being
applied to the mouth Of the bowl, all that
remained was to make the tobacco catch but
in the way in which his Majesty set about it,
no smoke would have appeared from that
time till doomsday. He simply closed and
opened his lips, without drawing the least
in the world
"What the deuce p he exclaimed at last.
There is no setting light to it."
CONSTANT difidently ventured to observe
that the Emperor did not proceed exactly in
the usual way, and showed him the right
mode of going TO work; but the inapt scholar
still returned to his bad imitation Of the act
ofyawning. Tired at last Of his useless efforts.
CONSTANT" he blurted out, "do you light
the pipe; / cannot"
So said, so done. 1t was returned TO him
with the steam well up, going at high pres
sure rate with a double Persian power Of
smoke. Scarcely had he drawn Whit, when
the smoke, which he did not know how TO
get rid Of, went down his throat, coming out
again through his nose and eyes. As soon as
be had recovered his breath, ''Take il awayF'
he gasped, take it awayl What an infee-
toni What set Of pigs they must be Z It
has turned my stomach %
He was i'll for more than an hour after
wards; and he renounced forever "a pleas
ure, whose enjoyment" he said, "was only
good to I'll up the time Of idle people with
nothing better to do"
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THE LATE n. p. GENTRY---A HEART
TRIBUTE FROM a LIFELONG PO-
LTTzGAL0PPONENP.

Hon. J. D. C. ATKINS, now editor of the
Paris Tenn Intelligence, pays the follow
ing tribute TO the genius Of MEREDITH P.
! GENTRY
The death Of Hon. MEREDITH P. GENTRY.
although not unexpected, inaicts a pang in
many devoted heart His children and
his immediate circle of fneighborsand friends
around him, are not alone left to lament his
passing away, but hosts Of people throughout
his broad land will sigh when they remem-
Der that no more will their souls kindle un-
der the magic notes of his eloquent tongue.
MEREDITH p. GENTRY was one of natures
favorite children, with less than liberal edu-
cation, trained to rustic and agricultural DUR
suits, by the aid of that immortal gift, natu-
raj eloquence, he swayed his hearers as the
tempest sways the forests. Unskilled in the
arts of diplomacy, with heart as generous.
sympathetic and oVerhowing as ever throb-
bed in mortal bosom, he was emphatically a
great popular tribune Of the people. Wher-
ever he dared to lead, his confding consti-
tuents were satisfied TO follow. His words
of counsel and warning, whether uttered
from his place in the lower house of Con-
gress, or Numbered forth from the hustings
manner fell upon the ears Of his party
friends like words of command, and flashing
along their ranks, animated them with sin
gle purpose.
His friends yielded him most willing |
and submissive fealty, and as JOHN RAN |
DOIPH once said OF himself, "no man ever |
had a truer constituency" and no eonstitu-
ents ever had a representative more faith
fu. Ills every look and nod were imperial |
He bore himself with an air Of self-conf- |
dence which seemed to ignore deleat-nor
did his boldness wear the semblance Of !
vanity and self-conceit; but conscious of
his mastery powers he sprang into the
arena of debate, no matter who might
be his opponent, not doubling the result.
His bearing toward his competitor, too, was
As generous as it was manly. Like gal
liant knight, with armour on and lance in
hand, he advanced to the contest, never
leigning to seek an undue advantage, and
90 noble to suspect his adversary. Alike in
private as well as public life, his address
vas absolutely imposing. While charmed
~ the graces of his manner, the listener
would be overwhelmed by the resistless tor
ents of his matchless elOquence. Our heart
addens at the thought that we shall no
more see his manly form.
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A REAL BL.ESSINH To FARIIER'S
WIVES AND DAUGHTERS.

Yesterday morning we had the pleasure
of witnessing the practical working of the
American COw-Milking Machine, and, in
our judgement, based upon personal observa-
tion, we think it is one of the best inventions
to save time and labor now in use. By
very simple arrangement, the working of
rubber diaphragm under each teat-cup pro-
duces sudden strong remitting suction, like
calf, which draws the milk and passes it
into the centre receiver and so out into the
pail. The operator sits up to the COW as usu-
al, places the four teatsin the teat-cups, works
the handle slowly back and forth, and, like
four calves, he milks the COW; like them,
also, the machine draws and stops drawing
to swallow. At thirty minutes past six Al
NJ, on the occasion referred to, the machine
was applied, and in two minutes time the
milking was entirely completed, inclusive
of the process technically known as strip
ping" The subject treated was COW en-
tirely unused to the machine, and yet during
the progress of the experiment, the animal
was remarkably quiet and tractabie under
the operators manipulations. To those who
have been familiar with theannoyance which
vex our country women, who have charge of
the dairy, the results which flowed from the
machine were as agreeable as they were
surprising. The unanimous verdic: was las
Mrs. TooDLEs would say they are "a good
thing to have in the house. e."-P PHILADELPHIA
Press
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water At length it was brought to the sur
face All who were allowed TO an
/ proach, crowded forward 10 see H.
1et not word was spoken, only
the voices Of the officers in command
were heard giving orders. All felt as
If life and death hung on the issue. Ii was
only when it was brought over the bow and
| on the deck that men dared to breath.
Even then they hardly believed their eyes.
Some crept toward it to feel of it, TO be sure
if it was there Then we carried it on to
the electricians room 10 see If our long
sought-ior treasure was alive or dead. a
few minutes Of suspense, and a flash told of
the lightning current again set free. Then
did the feeling long pent up burst forth.
Some turned away their heads and wept.
Others broke into cheers, and the cry ran
from man to man, and was heard down in
the engine rooms, deck below deck, and
from the boats on the water, and the other
ships, while rockets lighted up the darkness
OF the sea. Then with thankful hearts we
turned our faces again to the west. But
soon the wind rose, and for thirty-six hours
we were exposed TO all the dangers Of a
storm on the Atlantic. Yet as / sat in the |
electricians room, a flash Of light came up |
from the deep, which having crossed TO |
Ireland, came back to me in mid ocean, |
telling that those SO dear to me, whom | |
had left on the banks of the Hudson, were
well, and following us with their wishes and
their prayers. This was like whisper Of GOD
from the sea, bidding me keep heart and
hope. The Great Eastern bore herself
proudly through the storm, as if she knew
that the vital cord, which was to Join two
lemispheres, hung at her stern and 50, on
saturday, the 9Th Of September, we brought
1ur second cable safely TO the shore.
But the Great Eastern did not make her
7oyage alone. Three other ships attended
ler across the ocean-the AL6any, the Ned
cay, and the Ierrible-the officers Of all of
which exerted themselves to the utmost.
The Queen of England has shown her appre-
iation Of some of those more prominent in
he expedition but if it had been possible
0 do justice to all, honors would have been
upon many others. If this cannot
,e, at least their names live in the history of
his enterprise, with which they will be for
yer associated.
When l think Of them all my heart is full.
ietter men never trod deck. If l do not
anne them all it is because they are too
lany, their ranks are too full of glory.
wen the sailors caught the enthusiasm of
ne enterprise, and were eager to share in
ne honor of the achievement Brave, stall
art men they were-at home on the ocean
nd in the storm, of that sort that have !
lrried the flag of England around the globe. !
see them now as they dragged the shore
nd up the beach at Hearts Content, hug
ing it in their brawny arms as if it were a
lipwrecked child whom they had rescued
ON the dangers of the sea. GoD bless
lem all
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HEALTH AND PROSPECTS OF MIR.
DAVIS.

Correspondence of the New York Tribune.l
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. IA, 1S66.-The
very fine rooms, four in number, besides a
kitchen, fitted up in Carroll Hail. for JEFF.
DAVIS and family, have at length received
the finishing touches of carpenter, mason,
glazier and painter. Vacating his old quar-
ters, which were limited to two classmates,
he has moved into his new and more COM
modious apartments; SO that now, barring
his deprivation of the freedom of the outer
world, he is as snugly and comfortably situ-
ated, has rooms as airy, as liberal supplies
of fuel, as numerous attendance of servants,
and as complete and elaborate cuisine auxili-
aries, as any officer in the fort. There is
no objection in all this. A liberal and dis
Greet humanity is shown in it. Our Govern
mant, in the exercise of such magnanimous
policy to the State prisoner, evinces the gen.
erosity it is capable of, and which not only
will conciliate more than anything else
could the mass of Southern people, and con-
vert to loyalism those whom nothing else
would influence, but engender greater and
universal respect abroad.
Although accused of grave ofenses, he
stands beforethe world innocent until proven
guilty. In this light, and in the light of
what he has suffered in his past imprison-
ment without trial, the present comforts
allowed him, late as they come, are vastly
better late than never Mr.. DAVIS feels
grateful for the e.emency shown him, and is
frank and outspV WI in acknowledgment of
it. Moreover, e;;,seISSS,alth ;s has recently i'm
proved most tlsSrially. He can walk qn-
supported, his spf frits are more elastic, his
conversation is il much lighter and gayer
tone, and the world generally has for him
less austerity and responsiveness. He re-
pines less at the past, Is more patient Of the
present and more hopeful for the future He
now enjoys facilities not only for making
himself and family comfortable, but to ex-
tend becoming hospitality to his numerous
callers and friends. In his own mind, and
that of most of his friends, the conviction is
now very firmly settled that he will remain
here prisoner all winter. Whatever fate
may betide him, he will show himself firm
and resolute in meeting II
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a balance in the treasury Of $1,000. This,
the Committee hoped, would pay all debts
due against the depository. The Committee
acknowledged donations of books from vari-
Gus sources, and then proceeded to state that
they had secured 4 most commodious store
in Richmond, Virginia, to be used as a de-
pository, and closed by referring to what
was required to be done in supplying the
colored people with religious publications.
The report was referred TO the Standing
Committed on Publications.
The Committee on Devotional Exercises
reported the ministers who would occupy
pulpits-and the hours for service-in the
different churches, which had been rendered
to the Assembly for the Sabbath.
After some further discussion on the Ca
mons of Discipline, and a half hour devo-
tional exercises, the Assembly adjourned
until 8, Monday morning
PRESBITTEPOS
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ArrA1Rs rx RoME.-Writes the Roml

AFFAIRS IN ROME.-WTites the Rome
correspondent Of the Independence Belge:
The Romans, thoroughly resolved to allow
their Government TO die natural death,
have renounced annoying it during its last
moments. They know that causes Of disso-
luton are present, and they wait patiently
The hour when the decrepid institution win
come TO a stand-siill for want Of motive
power sufficient to make il 60 on. The mis-
ery in Rome is excessive. The monetary
crisis affects everybody the winter season
does not promise well, and the receipts ordi-
nsriIv levied from foreign visitors do not
seem likely to be considerable. Lastly, the
cholera has made its appearance among US;
as vet il has seized on lew victims, but the
enemy has gained an entrance,
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Lyons Periodical Drops!
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY FOR
IRREGULARITIES.

These Drops are a scientifically compounded
fluid preparation, and better than any Pills. Pow
ders or Nostrums. Being liquid, their action is
direct and positive. rendering them a reliable.
speedy and certain specific for the cure Of all
distractions and suppressions of nature. Their
popularity is indicated by the fact that over l00-
600 bottles are annually sold and consumed by the
ladies of the United States one Of whom speak in
the strongest terms Of praise of their great merits
They are rapidly taking the place Of every other
Female Remedy, are considered by all who know
aught Of them, the surest. safest, and most in
falhble preparation in the world for the cure Of
all female complaints the removal of all obstruc-
tions Of nature, and the promotion Of health,
regularity and strength. Explicit directions sta
ting when they may be used. and planning when
and why they should not. could not be used
without producing effects contrary TO natures
chosen laws, will be found carefully folded around
each bottle. with the written signature Of JOIN l.
Lyon, without which none are genuine.
Prepared by Dr. LYON. 1876 Chapel street, New
Haven, Connecticut, who can be consulted either
personally or by mail, (eneesing stamp, concern
ing all private diseases and female weaknesses.
Sold by Druggists everywhere
c. G.. CLARK, & CO.,
Gent Agents for L. 5. and Canadas.
Oct9-d&w-evwed-ly
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The election, such as it was, is not over
IN Missouri yet. 1t commenced with the
disiranchisement Of CONSERVATIVES that Radi-
cal majorities might be obtained, and is to
be concluded by throwing out all Censerva-
tive majorities, thar Radicals may be de-
elared elected. Who says the ballot is not
the prerogatiye Of freemen ?-,S. Louis
Times.
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G. w. S NJ I T H,
DEALER IN
Drugs Medicines, Chemicals,
Perfumery, and Fancy
Articles,
CORSER CHURCH AND VINE SITS,
NASHVILLE, TENN.

TT'HE LATE FIRM OF W. J. K C. W. SMITH,
i having been dissolved By the death Of Mr.. W.
j. Smith, and G. W. Smith having purchased the
and elegant establishment solicits the continuance
Of the patronage Of the Physicians and citizens 0
Nashville. ii feels confident, that with the valu-
able assistance of Mr.. X. II. GORDON. he can give
entire satisfaction. The Drugs. Medicines, ETC..
are Of the very best quakty and the prices as low
A. the Lowest RACl fnov8--fw
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BANKS.
THoS. s. NARR, S. J. TARBOX.
President. Cashier.
NATIONAL SAVINGS COMPANY,
ER UNION ANp COLLEGE STREETS.

The following are the rates paid for uneurrent
but may be depended on tor a sufficient length OF
time for remittanees 10 be received by mail or
express, if forwarded With Outdelsy.
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FOR SALE.

A FRAME HOUsE WITH FOUR ROOMS,
"a besides Store Room. Pantry, Kitchen and
Servants Room. and between NINE AND TN
ACRES OF LAND. on which is z0od we'll;
Broad Street Pike, opposite BytOWn. and aei0ln-
inr the lands Of Nathaniel Baxter, Esg. No
ANDERSON. JOHNSON L SMITH. Agents.
aaf9i-Im
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HAVING SOLD OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF
II Groceries TO Mossrs. ORR < BR0's. we viii In
future purchase and sell
COTTON Ind TOBACCO
ALLKINDS OF PRODUCE
ENTIRELY ON coMMIssIoN.


Planters may rely upon our best efforts 10 obtain
the HIGHEST MARKET RATES for
their Produce. And should our friends favor us
with orders for Groceries, they may rest assured
Of having goods purchased at the LOWEST
MARKET PRICE.
Having one Of the largest warehouses in tho
city, our facilities for the STORAGE or
COTTON AND TOBACCO is unsurpassed By
any house in the South. We have and viii keep
on hand large supply Of BAGGENG AND
ROPE, and several kinds Of IRON TIES
which we offer on most reasonable terms.
We win make the matter Of Receiving
and Forwarding Goods Specially
in our business, and all Goods consigned 10
US for Re shipment viii be sent upon arrival
at the Wharf or Depot. promptly forward at the
least expense to the owner.
Liberal Advances made ON Con
signmenfs- roet2-8m
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Noytber1 Panl SS Tennessee Bonds-...-....71
Sontbern RsnP- 95 Davidson Co. B0nds....70
80 J.. and N. 4. r. Seript90
%. The above bonds are
Central hallroad BANK 70 bought with coupons
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad Stoek.......30
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alaipa aud Smerieaa.
wEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 81, 1856.
THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

Interesting History OF the Enterprise
Ey it's Prime HEOver---Statement Of
Cyrus w. FieId---The TrIumphs Of
Intelligent Perseverance.
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A. L. SMITH. Logan county, Kentnely.
THos. PARKEs, late WI. y 4. Parkrs.
A. b. STARR, Tuscaloosa. Alabama.
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Georgia Railroad and
Banking Conpany...96
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Nashville Cotton Market.
ITs ADVANTAGES AMI NUMEnoUs.

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