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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
,EE,a Election IL Maine

TDispatches to the Nat Intelligcncer.l
New YoRE, September l4.-l0P Z. M.-The
vote in Maine il much heavier than that cast
In the Cong!essional election of 1866; in fact,
it moy be the heaviest ever cast in tha6 State.
UD to the present time about twenty towns
have teen heard from, witch show the Demo
cratic gain to be larger than that Of the Radi-
calls. The Radical majority, from the Worlds
estimate, will be from 1000 TO 10000. The
Radical vote poed in 1866 was 27,69O.
Il 45 p. M.-Returns from two hundred
ont ofthe four hundred towns in the State
show the Radical majority will not exceed IT,
900 to 20, 900 The Democratic gain IS much
the largest, as compared with the vote polled
IN 1866, and will be from 1000 to 10000, the
vote Of that year being the last iul vote pollcd
in the State. The Tribune claims 90, 600 ma
iority. 4 World special dated Portland. Ii
p. NJ, says the Democrats claim IN the towns
already sent q gain OF 1000 over that OF 1871,
and the same ratio Of gains IN the remainder
Of the townships may reduce the Radical ma
iorlty to $4,000. -, >,
4. MA special dispatch to the World
dated II. 80 o clock this morning, saysalI points
having telegraphic communication with Port
land have been heard from, but many remote
districts, certain to cast Democratic m'joritie;s,
are yet to DC received It is found Impossible
al this time at Democratic headquarters. with
the figures at hand, to make a correct estimate;
but all indications arc that the Radical majori-
ty will be about II 900,
100 A. Ma special dispatch to the World
from Bangor, dated one O'Clock this morning,
says: There is great rejoicing among, the
Democrats at having reduced the Radical ma
jority since the last vote of 1866. The kadl-
Gals, on the other hand, felt sangulnc Of carry
ing the State by 1000 majority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
E0FaiIEa News.

1t is stated that Mrs. Lncoln arrived IN Ia
ris recently, and was entertained by Gen DIX
on the evening of the 5th.
The treaty with Bokhara has not yet been
ratified by Russia
Ga account of iusurrectionary movements IN
Bulgaria, the garrisons in Pennsylvania have
been strengthened.
Advices have been received from Rio Jan
Giro to the oath of August. The ministry had
resolved on q vigorous prosecution OF the war
and refusal OF mediation. BUenos Ayrcs has
submitted.
The press OF London variouSly comment on
the recent speech OF Napoleon at Chalons. The
following words were made use OF by the En-
pcroc on that occasion: II will say nothing
more, as public prints are sure to draw proph-
ecies OF war, however moderate my words may
be-"
= The London Times has long article on
American affairs. The writer believes the u.
S. Minister Dir. Johoson) has 4 carte blanche
from his Government to settle the Alabama
claims difficulty. and says the case OF itself
presents little trouble, The only difficulty is
the reluctance Of the American Government to
settle tic difficulty, growing out of war resent
mCntS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

SAD FATE. Louisa Lewis, aged %, was a.
rested in New York on Monday night i2r be,
ing Intoxicated and disgrdcrIy on the street..
She was committed to the Spring-strect police
station, and yesterday morning was found dead
on the floor Of the cell During the inquest it
transpired that the real name Of the woman
was Adaliuc Peck, aod that her parents and
many Of her other relatives in that city were
wealthy. Several years aGo she was married
to wealthy merchant The marriage was an
unhappy one, the husband procured i divorce,
and the vile entered evil paths. Since the
death Of her father her mother has refused TO
recognize her. During the past two years she
was very dissipatcd, often suffering from deli
rum trcmcns, and being periodically arrested
by the police for disordcrIy conduct. O, the
strange stories OF broken hearts through all the
great city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
The VIRGINIA SPRINGs.--A letter in the

THE VIRGINIA SPRINGs.-A letter in the
Richmond Dispatch says:
"The visitors to the various springs are eav-
ing, although the weather is warm for Septem-
Der. The season began earlier than usual, and
has been one of the longest and largest known
in the history Of the Virginia springs. The
months OF June and July were unusually hot,
which accounts for the early rush to enjoy the
mountain breezes and the health-giving foun-
tains Of our liberal and benefcent old mother,
who is still grand amid her desolation and her
oppression. There are near two hundred visi
tors, it is said, at the White Sulphur, and forty
to fifty at tie Hot. There are some twenty or
thirty at the Warm, which is also noted for its
admirable baths, and fifty or more at the Heal.
ing. There arc $50 at the Rockbridge Alum,
which is now. perhaps, the largest crowd in
the mountains, returning, many Of them, from
the White and the contiguous watering places.
Visitors will remain longer at the Rockbridge
Alum than perhaps, atany of the other springs.
They have had, [ learn a very fine season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

WEALTH AND POyERTY.-The Richmond
correspondent OF the Petersburg ''Exprc:S
furnishes that paper with the following news
from Richmond.
much ado is made over weddl0S about
to take place in fashionable circles here. n
young man Of acknowledged wealth add Supe-
Tor education, being an 4. il. graduate OF one
of the first colleges il the State, is about to
lead to the Hymenial altar young girl OF good
character, rare beauty, and much amla0lI'ty;
She is poor, and supports herself and an aged
mother by her needle alone. The young man
was offered, I am told, $25, 900 by a millionaire
uncle if he would break the engagagement.-
He declared that he would not ialsity his word
and lose such treasure for $2j, 100000. Find
ing him immovcable, tho parents have deter
mined that the wedding shall take place 1t thc
palatial residence Of the groom, Instead OF the
humble cot of the bride. An early day has
been fixed upon Tor the nuptuals, the invitation
cards are now being cngraved in PhlIadc Iphla,
and band of music has been engaged for the
occasion. But the best feature OF all Is that
the plain and humble bride received an anony-
nous note day before yesterday, which, upon
being opened revealed q check Tor $1,000,
payable to bearer This, Of course, IS for the
purchase of the brida! tr0usScau!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The Baltimore American talks Of the Yer
mont and Maine elections, as the commencement
of the tidal wave" An ominous simile-con-
sidering the destrHcticc effects Of tidal waves re-
Gently, in the physical world But there is
matter for reflection in it, if people would but
reflect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
x.o:ter e.ou, Prince William 60.

TCorrcspondcnce Of tho Alexandria Gazette ]
PRINCE WILLIAM Co., Sept l2.-Thc crops
in orr county, as a general thing, are pretty
fair. Wheat turned oUt very well, and the
corn crop, though not SO good as the wheat,
still! was not al entire failure. Corn planted
late was much benefited by timely rains.
The past summer has been extraordinarily
gay in old Prince William. The young folks
seemed to give themselves up to innocent plea
surcs and TO become ardent dcvotees Of the
sprigblly muse Torpsichorc. They formed
themselves into dancing club styled the Blue
CoclloGc Club" The main feature Of the club
was that they should all meet at the house OF
some member every Thursday evening, and
there engage in the ''gddy mazcs of the dance. ="
They succeeded beyond their authorizations in
their efforts to abolish those notions which
some noonlc have with regard to dancing
One Of the ccst features Of these club meetings
was that they were always conducted IL an or
derby manner, and never failed to end at sea-
sonable hour.
Wishing gou, and the Gazette, all success, l
remain very truly yours, SENEX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The present season at the watering places at
the North is said to have been the most pros
porous for ten year. At Saratoga all the no.
tells have been crowded, and Congress Hall,
though paying an enormous rent, yielded the
proprietors, up to September lst, profit Of
S1O0 0OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The New York Tribune asks what is the
truth rs to the national finances? Hard qucs-
ton, that says the Baltimore Commercial
The monthly returns frequently fail to give the
materials for the actual truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15


FIVE SEETHEARTs. In Nashville q certain
drug house employs among its clerks "a nice
Young man" Among his circle of intimate
friends be enjoys distinction which though
not as cn7iabc as less festive youths might
cOyct, serves nevertheless as a wholesome warn
ing to other rash adgcDturers in the lists Of
love, whose ambitious aspirations cannot be
c0nfncd to single victory over the affections
Of susceptible femininlty, but are ever strained
toward other conquests lie brought his tascl-
nations successfully to bear on five fair damscIs
of our city Five several times did he plight
bis faith, five several times promise his pre-
cious hand and heart IN marriage to five but
too eager aud too creduIous eXpectants. The
lovely uujntette were mutual cOntidans. One
uniucky day, when taking notes OF each others
feelings, and divuIging the name Of the happy
gallant who had extorted the promise of mar
rage from each, they made the startling dis
co7cry that each claimed the man of rhubarb
and squiIls How to punish the male coquette?
The ingenuity Of the mother Of No. was not
long at fault. Young BIuebeard was politely
Invited to tea. He tell into snare. While
enjoying tete-e-tcte with No. A. ten minutes
later appeared No. 3, and at similar Intervals
the remaining victims. There was no escape
for the terror stricken youth, and be quailed
before the anger that flashed from five pairs of
the brightest eyes that ever pierced suSceptl
bic heart lie did what Drawer men would have
one-acbpowedged the corn. 10 extenuation,
he pleaded that his feelings changed in spite of
himself; that he didn't mean to be tickle, but
that he always loved most the pretty girl he
had happened to see last. Ot course such logic
had anything but a soothing effect on that aw-
fu council! OF Injured lovelincss. Humbly re-
pentant, crestialieD, and bearing himself like
man with several fleas in his ear, he left tn at
coy parlor sadder and we hope a wstr man.
There are hints that suggestion was made by
one of the fair tribunal looking to the applica-
ton Of a twisted piece of untaDncd bovine cpl
dermis to his shoulders, bat the prudent judy
ment OF the dignifed marion forbade the infic-
ton of additional modification. -NasAriUe
Tcnn) Banner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
ICOMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
TOMATO CATsUp.-- One peck OF tomatoes,
one great spoonful of cloves and alspicc, half Il
large spoonful Of black pepper, half 4 tcaspooG-
full Of cayenne pepper. Stew the tomatoes and
strain them, and then add the spice, salt, &c
The Virginia sweet potato crop which this
season has been very late on account of tbs
drought in July, is now fairly ripe, and large
quantities are being shipped daily to the North
ern market
Miss Sarah E. Cookus committed suicide at
Sbepherdstown, ". Va, last week. She had
been suffering from paralysis.
Eight of the fifteen guards for the interior
Of the penitcntiary at Rich mond, have been
discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The Manhattan Grocery and Provision AS
ISOLATION" Of New York has proved failure.
The same has been the case with tTo or thrac
enterprises Of the sort undertaken in other pIa
ces. They were managed by capable, experen-
ced persons, bat there seemed to be some liz
herent detect in the system, that proved fatal
to them. The Manhattan store sunk about
two thousand five hundred dollars during the
time il was in operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
ALEXANDRIA.

The Richmond Dispatch says that Virginia
remained comparatively poor before the war;
by her adherence to what she believed to be
true Constitutional principles and while other
States enjoy the benefits Of improvements
made out of the Federal treasury, and the ex-
penditure amongst them Of millions OF public
money, Virginia and most Of the Southern
States have profted nothing in the scramble,
and remain weak 10 means and numbers She
who gave to the nation domain sufficient to
carve out several empires was left poor, while
her sisters Haunted in tie superb displays Of
wealth taken ftolu the common treasury of the
nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

Gen. Sherman has called upon the Secretary
of War to furnish him with an additional regi-
ment of cavalry in order to prosecute the ln-
dian war with vigor 1t is understood that
Gen. Emory, with his 5th cavalry, vii! be sent
to him Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

WHEAT AT.-Tho lorg
drought from which Eogland suffered, and
which threatened her meat supply through the
burning up OF the nutritious grasses, having
been followed last month BY genial and rclreosh-
in the price of whcat-good wheat selling On
the 9th ujimo at fifty cents less per quarter Of
eight bushels than it had done the week pre-.
vious. The face OF the country, which only
three weeks ago was brown and parched, has
frightened up, and now looks green and re-
freshing-the root crops will for the most part
be saved, while new ones put in are sure Of
success IS the people feel uoH assured Of
food Tor live stock, they feel much easier re-
gardins the price Of grain and wheat. -Rtch.
Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

Com ellis, Of the U. S. steamer Wateree,
carried ashore during the late earthquake at
africa, writes to the Navy Department that the
vessel cannot be got to the sea again. The de-
tails received of the earthquake confirm the
statements published yesterday, generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

Says Rev. II. W. Beccher:-' The best way
| know Of to make good coffee is to 60 to fash
ionable hotels, restaurants, railroad eating
houses, &C., and ascertain just how they make
cofee-then make it as they don't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADHEKTl>E R
WASHINGTON ITEMS Il. Richards, as CON-

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Z. Richards, as CON-
missioner, is engaged in taking testimony to be
used in the case Of J. F. McWhinncy & Co.'S
Of Richmond, Ind, against the BALTIMORE and
Ohio railroad, to recover damages for The loss
Of three hundred barrels Of -four, by reason
Of alleged wrongful delivery, shipped by PLAIN
tiffs in June, 1864, and not received BY their
agents. wi,
The new railroad timetable between :" ASH
ington and New York went into operation on
Sunday night, and from all accounts the com
pIete ARRANGEMENT made for quick trips and
short time did not open as we'll aS was ez
pected as there were several hltches-6ut 1t
is exp ccted things will work smoother IN
day or two.
About $4,000 have been contributed IN
Washington for the relief of the sufferers IN
Maryland by the recent flood.
Within a few weeks past, quite number o.
the compositors at the Government printing
Office have been 'iu:i0ughcd," a0d scTcEa!
have been discharged.
Yesterday large number Of SubpGoa3 were
issued for witnesses in the Surratt case.
The Board Of Alderman again failed to On
ganize last night The Conservative members
intended to have gone in but the other party
hastily adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

We believe it is generally admitted that there
has been lately sufficient quantity Of raia IN
this reighhorhood for all farming and garden
inc ,5uro0SrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

A letter from Baltimore says that a very
large number of buildings are in process cf
erection in that city, and that laborers of all
kinds are in demand there. Last year $500
houses were built in Baltimore. and it is
thought, this year, the number will be greater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

1t is proposed that the citizens of this couu-
try Immediately commence to collect aid for the
suffering people 10 South America, and that
the President may place swift sailing steamer
at the service Of the charitable, and that it may
be speedily on its way with such relief as the
generous instincts Of our people will furnish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15
5rncc;Dts Of Eorotgucc. Sc. by Eeai!r0:a&

The following are tho receipts Of grain and
other merchandise By the Orange 4 l t:
4; Manassas Railroad, for the week ending S@p,
tcmb@r Is, 1868: Corn 1905 bushels; "he"1 G5I2
r % 280 outs G5c8, potatoes Il bushels, sH"'%c
7l sss on2ns GO 6"she 5 c 81 2S Is 55
und boxes, fowls coops butter s. Grk!ns. hide.
;''i bundIcs spokcs 51GJ, cows, calves. horses
colts, &C., q; apples 50 bb!s %ooL sacks gar
den seed box, bacon Coz lbs, timothy ana
fax seed so bushels, tan bark ~! cords. oIQ
!, i8 S95 lbs, lard 6 frIlns dried cherries /
rkin castings 5000 lbs, ,cowa' hair 70 %%G :;
honey bucket corn meal sack, rag l2z0 I2 5.,
iron blooms "a, 800 lbs, sulkeys |. bones l3,4V
jbs, slave heading so, threshers /, cattie car
load Freight sent forward 1882 ton;
The Following ere the receipts Of prq}5du{S;a'
&C.. by the AleXa., Loudoun u Eamp. Il. X
for the week ending Sept. II: Corn 3ICO bush
els. Wheat 1924 rye SO, oats &c. sumac / Il bales
4p4 b9ss r4gs bsig5 pSaFs 10 81 35 55 crnt c
bbls, stock ) car loads, wood Z8 car loads plo"s
+ castings 1909 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

All England, just now, is in political fer
ment, as the canvass for the next Parliament
is IN active progress. The Liberals will not
admit that there is possible chance for their
defeat; but, on the other side, equal confidence
is expressed in the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The IsRAELTEs. On Thursday the 18th
inst, the Isractes everywhere will celebrate
ton Of the world 1t is an anniversary more
generally observed than any other in their cal
ender On the 2Gth inst, they will celebrate
the day OF atoncment by fasting and prayer,
and are forbidden by the Levilical law from
tasting food
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The Eoglish Cricketers have arrived at New
York. The twelve are to receive ESQ apiece
for their services, with all travelling expenses
paid. They have been brought out by the en-
terprise Of the St Georges Clue, of New York,
the eleven are to play have made spesa! ar
rangemeGts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The strategy Of Gen. GRAFT il the late war
is made By Prot. Mahan the text OF i1struc.
tloa at West Point. Whereupon the Baltimore
Commercial proposes this: Given al upIimi-
ted number Of men, which may he indefinitely
recruited, how long will it take to destroy
fixed number Incapable Of recruiting? The
theorem enters into the discussion OF General
Grants strategy, and without it, the discus
SIGN will be Incomplete - We hope Prof. Ma
han may proceed; at once, to the figures, and
instruct bis class as to the result
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

Secretary Stanton, in his report, December,
1865, gave as the cost OF the War Department
for peace organization the sum of thirty three
millions of dollars From official records it is
shown that the War Department, in three
years since the close Of the war, has cost six
hundred and ten millions of dollars, Or more
than six times the estimate Of Secretary Stan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

SHARPE man who had committed an Of!
feuc2 against the laws Of Washington was puZ
zeled how to escape from its clutches, \ youog
lazy friend Of high standing brought out her
Saratoga trunk, bored two au9er holes in the
top, and put card On the lid Of the trunk with
the warning This side up withcarc." In the
trunk she puta box OF sandwiches pint bottle
of CIiquot, and an army blanket, and the young
man. He was sent q distance Of "a miles: ar
rived safe, and tclegraphed to his firm and
faithful ally: Il am drinking bottle Of cham
pange with my friends. - Washington EH-
DrfSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The Gazatta del PoDolo, Of Florence: gives
an account Of new attempt at flying, An en-
gincer officer has invented an apparatus con
sising of q pair Of large wings, moved rapidly
by cords attached to man. feet. The inventor
was SO certaih of the success of his scheme
that he laid wager with some Of his brother
officers that he would cross at Acqui the Bormi
da, wide but shallow river, in the air. lie
commenced his fight and at first all went well,
but suddenly he tel on the pebbIy bed Of the
stream, breaking his ann and leg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

One of the tenders Of Il bar near the City
Hall, New York, says that Of & hundred pa
irons Of his establishment, seventy-ti7e take
plain whiskey, fifteen mixed drink, Of which
whiskey is the basis, and tho remaining ten in
dlge in gin, brandy and the various degrees
and kinds Of rum. What statistical! turn Of
mind, that bar keeper must have, to indulge in
such observations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

AFFIXED pAINTS-yYc continue to miN
ITE Paints of Ali color5 Tor our customcrs.--
Parties in tho country Ca have paints mixed
by Us ready for use, and put up in hermct'c@tjy
seuled cans, so rs 10 prevent less by leakage -
Varnish also pat UP in the same manner by
sep Il T. s. LEADBEAT&R < CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The Emperor Napoleon has come to the con-
clusion that sit is useless to talk"-for let him
use as moderate words as he may, ''the public
prints are sure to prophecy war" This is al
admission that people everywhere arc beginning
to look more at things, as they are, than as they
are represented to be: even by those of the
highest authority. There really, however,
does seem to be so much involved just at this
time, IN keeping the peace in Europe, that it is
reasonable to suppose the great powers will not
prscipitate war, but rather avoid one il pos
sible. Their interest, seems to be Deacc-but
there are disturbing elements at work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-15

The election in Maine has resulted IN Rad
zeal majority estimated at from "A coo to 90,
900. The Democrats, it is said, have gained
considerably in their vote since 1866. We
publish, in another column, solnc dispatches
received By the National lntelgencer last
night and early this morning. The Radicals
are making great rejoicngs all over the coun-
try, showing evidently that they had consid
cradle fear Of losing the prize they sought.