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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-06
Uncertainties Of Fire Insurance.

The National Convention Of Fire Insurance
Companies has given prominence to principle
first publicly noticed sixteen years ago in the
centennial report Of the Philadelphia Contri-
butionship, the first company established IN
America The experience Of the managers OF
this venerable institution, says the Philadelphia
Inquirer, convinced them that though the ta-
bIes of mortality furnished very accurate basis
upon which to calculate the premium to be
paid upon life policy, yet no such record had
vet been made OF the risks from fire to which
houses were liable. The fact is now generally
acknowledged that while lite insurance has been
constituted a science, fire insurance IS, from
the unexpected occurrence Of losses, hardly
much better than guess work. Even careless
observers cannot fail to notice that long perl
cd may elapse without serious tlrc, and that
then suddenly occurs a series OF tremendous
conhagrations, either in places tar removed
from each other or in the same city.
Thus, the loss by fire in the United States
amounted to fifty millions Of dollars in 1864
to seventy-Gve millions In 1865, and to one
hundred millions in 1866. From the records
of the last eleven years, the average annual
loss in Philadelphia was $S07 ,636, but the
destruction In 1S0U lell us loW do T-t.,ooo,
while in 1866 it reached So, 1S3, 900. Taking
away from the entire amount the value OF
property destroyed in the two years, 1863
and SG6, 81 453, 900, there remains S4, All O00
or an average of $50O,000 per annum IL
the companies had based their calculations OF
the proper premium from the records OF SIX
years, from 1853 to 1863, they would have 1a-
len into terrible mistake. The losses IN
those six years added together make s., l09,-
600 or 1851 500 per annum; and the three to-
lowing years suffered to the extent OF S5,45
600. or ST ,S17, ,334 per annum-oVer i've times
as much. The years 1864 to 1866 were ia
nous for extensive conhagations all over the
civilized world. Much of the destruction lay
10 the track Of the contending armies IN the
United States. But apart from the ravages
of war, the increase of loss may be attributed
to the introduction of coal oil into commerce
and into domestic use; and here it may be re-
marked that though not the immediate con-
sequence of the war, the general consump-
ton of mineral oils by the nations OF Europe
was promoted by the late insurrection,
petroleum taking the place of cotton in regulat-
inc the exchanges between the United States
and England Cotton was dethroncd by COAL
The remittances in cash of the interest due to
foreign creditors, would have exhausted the
resources OF the loyal" North, and the fluid
shouting out of the bosom Of the earth tlllled
the place of the cotton plant.
That losses by fire cannot be calcu lated by
any established rule, is strikingly illustrated by
the recent destruction OF property IN Chicago:
No one could have imagined that second
disaster would have occurred In so short time
after the first, and 80 ruinous in it's effects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-06

DECE1vED TO-DAY-1 hhds. and boxes
/ nrime and good Brown Sugar; 10 sacks
GraoI, Kin Coffee; 3 sacks White Rio Coffee;
mats M Old java Coffee; Is boxes Adamantine
r Moiasses fne Chewing Tobacco. Also,
Navv Tobacco, &C., &C., for sale low By, BY
r feb l. o' -. Mild o't,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-06
WOOD AND COAL.

NJ E.
~ Alexandria. Va, Dec. 10, 1867
The undersigned have this day entere cd into
copartnership, under the hrm name or
HOUGH s. RAMSAY,
for the purpose of carrying on a GENERAL
GROCERY BUSINESS, at No. 147, King ST..
HARRIE HOUGH.
G. VIM. RAMSAY.
"ARRIE HOUGH returns his thanks to his
I'll former customers for their liberal patron
age. and would respectfully request continu-
snce of the same to the new firm. dec 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-06

n ATEY's SUPERIOR COLD CREAM, RE; for
Softening and Beautifying the Skln, ana
preventing it from ehspping; and baIrn IN Cnar1 lar
coal Tooth Paste. for cleansing the !eeth and ld
Gums and purifying the breath, recoTeqI &C ~ ao
for salo by WAKEFIELD S IlAn;,
doc "a DruSSlSCa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-06

ting marriage, being aware Of Physical Weak
ness, Organic Debility, Deformtics, speedily
cured.
Lie who places himself under tho care OF DR.
J. may religiously conildc in his honor as {
gentleman and confidently rely upon his ski
as q physician.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

tity of United states currency ana ,ewelry, amount
ing 70 was stolen portion q Whh %ss
Imprisonment in the State Prison for lve years,
Eliza Gilmore, who stole s4s worth OF wearing ap-
parel from Kate r. Grant ON the 18th of June,
pleaded guilty to petit larceny She was sent TO Inc
Pententiary for six months.
Robert Wade and Michael Farmer pleaded guilty
to an attempt at burglary IN the third degree. on
the afternoon OF the 4th inst the shutters Of the win
dow OF Henry Fetchter's house, at 1l9 East Houston
street. were pricd open, but no property was taken
They sent 10 the state Prison for Two years and
SIX months.
john Casweil who was indicted for stealing s1sl
from Asher iecht 303 Canal street, on the 24th OF
June, pleaded guilty Of an attempt al grand larceny;
He was Sent TO the state Prison for two years ana
William King and Robert A. Green pleady guilty
feonIous possession Of horse and buggy valued at
$500 from the stable OF John Carroll, No. 1877 Mercer
street, on the 9Th OF june and I'VE days Afterwards
attempted to dispose OF the horse and wagon In
Michael Cavanagh, who was jointly indicted with
a boy named Whitehead for entering the dwelling
house OF David f. Wheeler No. 14S Fifth avenue Oh
the evening of the nth Of June pleaded gnilty to
grand larceny. About S2oe worth of property was
Stolen. The Judge said that Cavanagh was avery
bad boy, and that he had been informed that he
a. 70 pee he e IN
William Johnson and George Manning who were
indicted for burglary, pleaded guilty TO an attempt
at petty larceny and were each sent TO the Penten-
tiary for three months.
FREDERICK Ramps, who stabbed officer Mooney on
the cd inst. with carving KNIFE, pleaded guilty. 10
an assault with dangerous weapon with Intent TO
do bodily harm. He was remanded for sentence.
John B. Gripon pleaded guilty to assault and bat,
terry he having Tuesday, the 30th Of June stabbed
Sarah V. Green in the neck. The sentence was I'M
prisonment in the Penitentiary for one year.
James Mclaughlin was convicted Of stealing sill
yer watch from william Kerr while riding upon
Third avenue Car the 4th inst As the jury recon-
mended him to mercy, the Court sentenced him TO
the state Prison for two years. ~.
Assistant District Attorney Bedford having stated
that all the cases on the calendar were disposed Of
the Court adjourned TIL this friday morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10
uLtsEpSr cuxmuslclrIas WITH NEW MEXICO.

WAsHISGToS, July Q, 1885,
the following desrsiches were received by the
President ~ day.
SANTA ~, New Mexico, July O. 1865
10 hts Excellency tue PRESIDENT OF the United
States
siK--The capita OF New Mexico sends 10 your
capital and through you 10 the world her greetings
ever the nrst Geographic line erected within her
Territory. lts somplcton Is another advanced step
Of an enlightened age, bringing our old into instan.
taneous communication With newer, though more
advanced sections Of our blessed Union and with
mankind In al civilized lands.
"A. II. HEATH, Acting Governor.
SANTA Pa New Mexico, July o. 1858.
70 the President Of the United states
TO-DAY The telegraph line from Denver Colorado,
% this city ~ comp eted.
We, the ciuzenso OF santa re- greet you as President
OF the republic on the contamination OF this work
q sure evidence OF our determination TO keep pace
vim The spirit and progress OF the times.
signed BY many citizens OF Santafe.
The President replied 70 the dispatches as fol.
iewss-
wAsHrNGToS, D. c., July o. 1895.
To n. n. HEATH, Acting Governor, and citizens Of
y thank you for your kind greetings and conrratu-
aie you that the capital OF New Mexico IN In tee-
graphic communication with the capital OF the
nation. May the wires serve 70 render yet more In
dlssOlubie the bond that untes the people OF your
JeniiCrY with their fellow citizens Of The states.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
Base Ball Notes.

The Atlantics have returned, feeling "muchly
good. with their unparalleled success. e.
The Athletic Eckford trial TO- night. Hudson, meas
King II is TO be hoped that there will be a Guorum
OF the Judiciary Committee on hand.
Likewise Judge Advocate Bolton.
People viii watch with interest the score which
the champion Unions and the Mutuals viii make
with the Porkopolis folks.
The Champions play to-day with the Endeavors.
When we say ''fun at Hoboken- we there
will he good game at Hoboken.
We said fun at Hoboken"' yesterday. The cause
was game between the Empire and Jefferson clubs,
which the former won, OF course. The game was q
good one, wel played generally, although there
were several Wild throws ard some loose playa
ing. Miller, one OF the old school OF plsys
style; short williamson stopped well and DID
good execution; the brothers Nestler nestled
several dies very nicely, and one caught and man.
aged by NJ. Nester was such stubborn ono that tho
capture deserved especial mention wilson's play
a. catcher was really snperb. His throwing 10 tho
Wilson will soon take leading position tile appaf
rent pun II made by doubling1. Duncan nc third
dd very well and N he would not be- IT times, quite
40 careless orreckless, whichever u w. he could hello
his own anywhere. or the Jeffers0n, Murphy, an
catcher Gedney at third Hall at nrst Metter IN The
field AMI ONeill az second did very wen.
II - somewhat OF a relief TO escape from games
attended by large crowds and played generally fog
pecunifry considerations contests marked by good
nature, sooability and generous and RcntlemaplI
rivalry, and OF these later characteristics tue game4
ofthc Empire Club always partake. No chicanerv1
gaiekeepers, but having view simply TO the bono9
and advancement OF the game and the amusement
aud health Of the partlcpstors. The score OF the
game is as follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

that the authorities OF the Bund took 30 very little
notice OF the departure of their delegates. Whlle
very worthy German, member of militia cavalry
company OF this city, escorted to the steamer oy
band Of music and all the members Of his company
and their families, the official delegates
OF the United States to Vienna were ielt
entirely unattended and only one or two members
or the Committee, who had personal friends among
the delegates, were present This neglect was &c,
verey complained OF. The whole delegation from
this country to Vienna is composed of the following
gentlemen:-John Gruaz, editor Of the Shatetze1.-
BOte OF Highland, H., Chairman; Jacob Brom-
William Morgenstern, New York city; William STEM
way, New York city; J: J. Pollok New YORK city;
Fried. Schmid, New York city; Theodore Gruaz,
Highland, ILL.,; JOhn r. Battner Highland, H., Henry
HOchbaum Chicago, I'll.
The committees were In session last night and
audited a number of accounts exceeding Sl2, 600.
the whole affair was not concluded, and another
meeting will be held.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

FELOSIOUs AssAULT.-Beden Maker, q German.
was yesterday committed for trial by Justice Dodge
for having made q violent assault with club upon
John Jockenbleischer
ASSAULT ON AN OFFICER.-Patrick Quinn stands
charged with assauting of1cer Weber, OF the Sixth
precinct by striking him the breast with his fist
besides tearing his coat and pants while in the dis
charge OF his duty as an officer. Quinn taken
before Justice Downing and committed for trial.
Observation-Disclosures Badt committed for
trial by Justice Dodge yesterday, on complaint OF
Mary Scott, OF No. Ia Greene street who charges
Of money in small bills by representing that Mr..
Myus, who lives next door to her, had sent him for
1t and would return the amount in bills Of larger
denomination Immediately.
CLERK CHARGED WITH RoBBERy.-George Smith,
who until recently was employed as clerk by Isaac
Harlem, Of No. 40l East Houston street. was yester
day brought before Justice Shandley OF the Essex
Market Police Court, on charge OF stealing goods 10
goods, 1t was alleged were found In the room
pied by the accused at No. Ia Montgomery street.
Smith was fully committed to answer.
CHARGE OF STEALING MoNEY.-Robert Robson, Oh
No. IL Greenwich street. yesterday caused the arrest
of VIM. Day on the charge Of stealing from him $50
in national bank notes Robson alleges that he left
the money with the prisoner for safe keeping and AZ
forwards drew upon him for two dollars. Al later
period Robson called for the balance OF his money
when Day said he had paid the full amount and
refused to make restitution Hence the arrest Alder
man Conan held Day to await an examination.
DISHONEST ERRAND BoY-A SERIES OF LARGE
SIEs-Por some time past Bernhard Basch, an GRAND
boy fifteen years Of age, has been in the employ OF
Mr.. william Mas, No. 80 Lispenard street. during
which time Mr.. Mas has missed large quantities OF
goods amounting in the aggregate toprobably 81 900
and upwards Suspicion at length fell upon the juve
nile delinquent and Information was given to detec-
tive Field, OF the Fifth precinct. He succeeded In
arresting Bernhard again, when he obtained proof
going to show that within the last two or three
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10
COURT M SPECIAL SESSIONS.
hursIaries and Larcenics.
Before Judge Russell.

The Grand Jury brought 10 . batch OF indictments
yesterday, upon which the prisoners were imme-
diately arraigned.
John Mulholand, Joseph Allen, Thomas McGinnis
and owen Mcointy, boys, pleaded guilty to an st-
tempt at burglary iih the third degree On the goth
OF June they burgarousy entered the premises OF
George q Haydock, No 81 East Yhirtieth street and
s.oe sloo wortn OF wearing apparel. The City Judge
James Russell, who was charged with stealing
Sl0l worth OF clothing from John a. Many, No. 1877
six months
Jonathan Whitehead pleaded guilty 10 an indlct-
mousse Oh Margaret Moncrief No. 24i West Eighteenth
street on the 19th Of MAY. II appears hat "A ouan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10
THE sCHuETzEyrEsT.
Deparssse Of Delegates for Barope-The
WiudiuG In.

Yes'erdsHmornIne At about nine O'Clock the Con-
sn General OF Austria for the United states appeared
at the headquarters Of the American schpetzenpund,
the CermVis Assembly Rooms. TO receive, according
10 appointment the Gag OF the American soci-
ETY., 70 have n sent 70 Europe TO be used
In the procession at Vienna al the great
German schuezenfesf TO be held AZ that city on the
aTth inst The rag was delivered to him formally by
a committee, packed IN a box, addressed 70 the
Austrian Consul az Bremen, Herr Won Schroeder, aud
sent on 90 the steamer NJ the Hoboken Dock. No
speeches were made on the occasion.
The Deutschland, which left this port yester-
day for southampton and Bremen, took out
gstes % the BuBd OF Mis- country 10 the
SchaeizsDlcst NJ Vienna. u was noticed by all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10
YACHTING.

Spirited Yacht Race al Stoninston, Conn.,
Thirteen Entries-The Rosina and Avenser
the VictOrs. a .eaa.M
Stonington, Conn., is located upon broad pic
tureslue sheet Of water that has always entced the
yachtmen living upon its borders to speed their toy
ish boats. From the nucleus Of aquatic organiza
ton there has sprung up club Of model boats that
would nll with delight the heart OF the true sailor
their owners being to the greatest degree
thoroughly enthusiastic in the noble sport
OF yachting On every available occasion they In
augurate races that tend to the full development Of
the speed which these boats possess. thrilling wi tn
admiration all who witness the contests.
The latest OF these trials occurred the Fourth Of
July and to add greater interest and zes to the trial
Of skill invitations were extended and accepted by
boats Of similar construction in New Haven and
Mystic These were divided into first ana second
classes, the former embracing those over twenty
feet the latter those under that length. The names
places from which they hail, with their lengths and
owners, are given In the following table;-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

BRILLIANT MsrEoR--A brilliant peteor was
seen az milwaukee Wis. on Thursday last. n was
trave ng at an altitude OF sixty degrees and quite
rapidly northward and eastward. N resemhled n
ball 81 hre ana was OF suficent bnlliancy 10 he
noted distinctly IN IL trzved even AZ daylight and
In remarkably clear weather. N passed over the
lake with Missing sound, Ike she'll In ifs flight,
and exploded only few feet above the water. The
explosion was like that OF rocket, but the report
was much louder, and the IRE was seen scattering
In every direction some balls nyins nearly ny feet
ana then dis3ppearJnl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10
NEW yCAK CITY.

1ns WEATHER YES <xRDIy.-The following record
wi show The chang es the temperature for the past
t~eniy'iouf hoaIr<as indicated by the thermometef
al huona's I/hsrmsoy, 2ls Broadway, HERALD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

Scorers-Messrs Kelly aud stuart.
Time OF game Two hours and thirty ave mipueea
Matches 70 Gene On.
July io-Union vs. Endeavor. New Union Parh,
fremont. -
July 10 Athlete VS.. Active Washington Heigh's.
threeP. NJ.
July ll--Dexter, Of New York, W. Nameiess. AZ
Peekskill.
July i5-.Athletic We. Knickerbocter. Washington
Heights three r. NJ
July 16--Orientsl va Iysnhoe. Sing sins.
July 1o-Actiye vs. Eureka OF Newark Csph
toline.
July lr-Unlon vs. Yale. fremont
July ls--Uuion vs.. star, OF Pleasantvine ire
mont
July 2o-A,hle,ic, Of Brooklyn, vs.. ivanhoe. sing
Sing
July 2i-Active W.. Irvngton, at Irvingfon.
July 22-Harlem W. star. Union PARK, fremont.
august lp-iIarem VI. Union. Union PARK, IRE.
mont
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

The course around stakeboats was Tor the frst
class about twentyeight miles, and for the second
class about eighteen miles Me-
The prizes were OF nature both In value and de-
sign SUFFICIENT to be an additional stimulus to the
owners and crews TO do their utmost to gain the
victory and the coveted baubes
THE RACE.
At the start, which was effected amid quite plea
SAINT applause from many spectators, there was
promise Of an excellent breeze, but with that i'll
luck which the majority Of yacht races has been
attended during this season, the wind was light and
the crews Of each boat to renew their exer-
tione and greater rivalry was evinced by this
rather unfortunate circumstance. Alter spirited
emulation, during which the new boats Libbie
and the Rosina had many struggles for the
constructed by rival builders, the race Of the first
class was calamity won by the Rosna, and that of
the second class by the Avenger. The time occupied
by each in making the race Is herewith given:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

scorers-Mcssrs Kelly aud Stuart
Time OF game Two hours and thirty I've niusees
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1868-04-30
Mosr BIrrrrrs Of the present DAY

Mosr BIrrrERs of the present day
that are loudly puffed through the newspapers
as having great tonic and curative properties are
vile compounds and base impositlons, containing
no medicinal virtues whatever, and are really
very poor whisky beverages and instead of act
ing as q stlmulant and tonic have tendency to
weaken the stomach by entirely destroying the
coating. The public should therefore be very
cautious, and purchase none but Roback's StOm-
dch Biaers, which have stood the test as a rene
dial agent for many pears, and are really as their
name indicates, stomach GiaerS, and not berer-
age. They combine the properties of the best
touic and stimulant--a gentle laxative an eff
cient anti-bllious agent and the best stomachic
known to the world, and, when taken in eonjunc-
tion with RObacl's Blood Pills. are the safest and
surest preventive against all bilious derange.
mcnts, thoroughly regulating the whole system
and giving tone to the digestive organs.
They are highly recommended as an invigerat-
ing tonic to mothers while nursing, increasing
the flow OF milk, and for convalescents, to re-
store the prostratiOn which always follows long
continued sickness, they are unsurpassed. No
household should consider themselves safe from
the ordinary maladies without these Invaluable
medicines. They can be obtained of any drug
gist, Sold by Dr. o. c. MILLER, jackson.
Mar 49, 1S6S-1m
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1868-04-30
No Health without VigOr.


The wear and tear of life tells upon us all more
or less What are we but machines? The vital
principal is the motive power that keepsth the
human engine in motion; but as beams, pistons,
connection pipes, condcnsers and boilers wear
ont, so do organs, muscles, tissues and all the
compound parts of that marvellous piece of work
called MAN.
The mechanism OF the body requires to be re-
paired and strengthened just as much as the
mechanism employed to grind corn, or spin cot
ton, or weave cloth. Steam cannot drive broken
shaft, or impel drum or wheel that Is out Of
gear neither can the vital force act through
paravzed limb, or an inert organ.
ARE YOU WEARING OUT? Doyou feel that
any one of your organs-your stomach, liver,
bowels, nervous system, or any other essential
part of your organization, faltcrs in this work
If so. repair the damage with the most powerful,
yet harmless, of invigonnts, II0STETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS. Remember that debility
is the Beginning of the End"-that the climax
of oil weakness is a universal paralysis of the
system, and that such parall sis is the immediate
precursor Of DEATH.
Don Z wait for disease to commit its rayages
before you commence the estrengthening process
Keep the whole body in vigorous condition by
receating as far as possible the inroads of decay
Repair the waste of nature with natures best
tonic, IIOSTETTERS BlTTERS.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1868-04-30

"A FEw FAcs TIM PEorLE OUoHTro Know
That DR.. !. r. MoDahan treats al private and
chronic diseases without the use Of mercury or
any poisonous agents. That bis treatment Is
much more successful in private and chronicdIS-
eases than any Of his competitors. That bis
treatment in acute diseases relieves and cures bis
patients much sooner and more permanently than
the treatment adopted by the old school. That
under his system Of practice fewer visits are re-
qulred thereby saving much expense TO his
employers. That he can perform operations
with as much skill as any surgeon who served a
few yearsil the army can. That be knows as
much about the theory and practice Of the old
school as any ofhis competitors, having thor
oughly studied the Alopathic System Of practice
previous to having studied the New System
The afflicted are invited to find out these facts by
laying aside their prejudice and testing the merits
of his treatment by giving fair trial.
Hundreds of certificates ofcures could be given
of private and chronic diseases of long standing
when other physicians have failed.
Office In Drug Store, third door below Orange
Furnace Store, jackson, Ohio.