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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
eRlTI AIRY.

Less thar twelve months ago, air. John t.
EIelen ard Miss Salie Cooper were united IN
mst1imony; but this happy anton was destined
T. have ht.; brief duration.
Mrs SALLIE EDELEN passed away in the
spring. tina of life, having died on the morning
Of April ~. 1863 aged - years and 10 days
She was q victim OF tina. insdious disease, pull
monary consumption, which seeks its subjects
not only from the ranks OF The old, but creates
sad havoc among the young, the most gifted,
the most beautiful of the human race.
With devoted husband, in the midst 81
lear friends, life was TO her full OF promise.
She sought not t. conceal her desire to re-
main with them; and 1t i3 a striking exemplif-
cation of her faith and the goodnes, OF God
that in the midst al these strong ties to earth
sbecoud alwGys sincerely erpres7 resignation
t. His wll.
She endured 81 long and painful illness with
out repinne ar complaining against the PROV.
dcnce of God, and cndesvored, by cultivatng
q cheerful spirit, to divert the minds OF anxious
friends from her real condition.
slowly and quietly she went home Ike a. inc
sun sinks in the west, and the memory Of her
presence = like the sunlight that fingers long
behind bright departed day. Her Deroave9
friends have much to solace them. She had
connected herself with tho NJ f. Church. ere
the hand II disease had Gdnonshed her that
death was 90 near and the seeds OF virtue and
piety mplanted in her soul at a tender age
were reared into plants that shall blossom like
the immortal amaranth among the stsrs
....... Ift /y@ ! "a rite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
Foreign News

In the Spanish Cortes on Saturday. article
thirty four of the national Constitution Was
adopted. The civil marriage bill was intro
duced. The Republican papers assert that the
recen, vote Of the Cortcs has only deferred the
scheme for . federal republic, not defeated 1t.
Queen Isabella has proposed to aodicate III
favor of her son, Prince Of A.tu!laS, though Con;
zalcs Braves, her former Prime Minister and
Others. have advised her otherwise. 1opcte
has been appointed Minister OF the Colonies
oJ interim, lris ,umored that Prince Angus
I'm, of Portugal will b. put forward ~ candl-
date for the Spanish throne, aud that negotia-
tions are On foot for his marriage 20 the daugh-
ter of the Duke de- Montpensier.
Gen. Dix on Saturday had an audience with
the Emperor at Paris, at which lie introduced
MIR. Washburne as his successor, and took for
NAL leave of his Majesty. Minister Washburnen
then presented his credentials. The general
election for members of the Corps LeglSlatlf
commenced Yesterday. Voting in Paris pro,
presses quietly, and reports from all parts OF
the country show that tranquility prevails,
The London Times has another article slg
gestpd by the recent speech Of MIR. Foster.
The Tines says England has equal cause OF
complaint against America Tor aiding the Cana,
dian rebellion in 1887. Great Britain resisted
the temptation to recognize the South, thereby
iuActing sutferiugs on her own people, disoblig-,
ing an ally, and, in fact, declared in, favor Of
the North, and is now misunderstood and ac'
cuscd of hostility and selishness.
The Pail Mall Gazette has leading article
on the Alabama claims. The writer says what
ever England did in respect to the Americans
Franco did, and ten times over, Tor nothing
but the refusal. at her invitation. to recognize
| the Southern Confedcracy saved tho North
from more trying and doubtful contest.
The Weekly Spectator, also, discusses the
question The truths told by MIR. Foster, an
old and tried friend of America, must teacf
Americans how universal resistance. would b;
ifMr. Sumner sdemaDds were seriously pressed
One of the greatest meetings ever held II
| Belfast Ireland, assembled on Saturday to pro
test against the disestablishment OF the lrlst
| Church. Its estimated that nearly 200, 00'
people were present. ,t,
| The rejection of the treaty Tor the purchas
| of St. Thomas, by the United States, cause
| much irritation at Copenhagen.
The difficulty with the Chinese Governmen
| growing out of the persecution of Christians II
the North has been settled. The latest advi
ces from Pekin state that the Mandarin VIII
counteuanced the persecution has been removed
| from Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
es,- Tribute OF Respectful a meeting

held ri the Orange, Alexandrla and Manassas
Railroad pepot, al l.ynchourg, composed OF
the officers an! employee OF SAID road,
Row j. l.. rascoe was called to the Char, and
Uf. T. =. Paulleton requested to act as Score.
iary.
Mr. Pascoc, in taking the Chair, stated that
tai was an Il scmblago without any special
call, t. pay tribute to tha memory "t Inc
friend 81 u all the late Treasurer of the o., a.
y Nj T.. l.. llc pal high tribute to the
character worth and prubity of the deceased.
In his concluding remark he referred in mot
,,lr,t ne manner to hi parting with his family,
and in u few hours alter to the heart rehding III
tcllgcncc of his death.
NJ. REID, he said, died NJ his post and while
in tho office OF Mr.. Garrett, President Bsiti-
more IL Ohio Railroad, engaged IN writing, ms
hand ceased 70 move; his pen to write. lie
wa supported by friends and conveyed to the
Eutnw House. when in three hours he expired:
His body with his charge laid down,
And ceased ut once to work and 1.-Two.
On motion of James a. Evans. committee
Of seven was appointed to prepare resolutions.
The Chairman appointed j. A. Evans, George
Il. Stewart, j. A. Humphreys, j. 4. Simpson,
Thos Cartmill, j. M. Farrar and nj. j. Day
aid committee.
Tho committee, after consultation, reported
the following preamble and resolutions, when
were presented by the Chairman in chaste
and feeling address, III which he portrayed the
devout Christian, the kind parent, tho good
citizen and faithful officer, all embodied in the
character of the deceased:
P,eou.Llc. Whereas Divine Providence in
His great wisdom has seen fit TO remove from
our mids. our esteemed friend, j. ID. REID,
esd, Treasurer Of the o., 4. u NJ. r. H. Co;
therefore
R,>oIr,d, ThaL in The death of j. II. REID,
the Church has los, consistent member the
wife good husband, the children a kind pa
rent, the company an officer without reproRch,
and we u true and kind friend.
R,soic.i, That We deeply sympathiIs with
the family and friends of the deceased. and rs
a mark OF respect we wear the Grape band on
left arm for thirty days.
R~olroY, That " copy of these proceedings
be sent to the family of the deceased and q
copy be furnished tho Lynchburg papers. and
the Alexandria Nnd Manassas papers be re-
qucsted t. copy.
}. j.. PASCOE, Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
OFFICERS

CLARENCE H. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance snd ENe'u'
tive Committee.
HENRY ID. COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON W PEET, Secty AMI aft"afy'
This Company offers the following sdvsA-
r. ia q National Company, charteted by spe-
cisl act of Congress, 1868 >,,oo,
1t has paid up capital OF Si,'oo'oV''
It offers low rates OF premium
II furnishes larger insurance than DINER com
panies for the same money:
II Is definite and certain in its ter ms;
1t is homo company IN every iofarmy
Its nolicics arc exempt from attachment
Mora are no unnecessary restrictions IL the
Every policy ia non-torfeitablo
Policies NAV be taken which pay to the ID
sured their full amount, and return al tnGiI
premiums so that the insurance costs only the
interest on the annual payments
Policies may be taken which pay to the IN
sured after a certain number OF years during
life an annual income of one teEth tne alio""'
named in the policy. ,ho
No extra rate Is chsFged i"i i''h' "rN
lives OF females. i;u,oI,
II insureq not TO pay dividends to policy a0il-
ere but at so low cost that dIV'aehus VIII W
impossible. ..n or.;ou,.-.
Circulars, Pamphlets and full psrt.c as,ha
owen on application to the Branch ohce Oh Ing
2AY COOKE & Co. Washington ~ ~
Gen. gt.. for d G. Del, We and ~ ga
FRANCIS A. D1CKlNS,
. ran, for tba counties of Alexandris and Fair
fsx. Prince William and Fauquier, at the
court Houses of the respective counties On
Cont dave. Postof6co ut AleXandris OF
Fairfax Court House:
cy-Solcitors wanted for the Company
fan y I&twCm ---------
M A N HAITIAN
LIFE INSURANCE. co.
NEW YORK.
OWN, BECKHAM & co.
AGENTS
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
SMALLEST RATIO OF MORTALITY.
EXPENSES LESS THAN
ANY CASH COMPANY.
LIBERAL MODES OF PAY
MENT OF PREM u NIB.
INSURERS RECEIVE THE .
LARG EST BONUS EVER GIVEN.
DIVIDENDS MADE ANNUALLY ON
ALL PARTIClPATIN NC.
POLICIE S.
CLAIMS UNPAID.
All kinds of non FORGETTING Life and Endow
ment Policies issued
pOLlCIES CONTESTED
All Endowment Policies non forfeitablo
after one payment.
DR.. ID. NJ. FRENCH, Medical Examiner.
ap Scott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The Attorney General, it is said, is greatly
chagrined at the proclamation OF the President
setting aside his opinion of the eight hour law.
tie thinks if the President intends to override
the opinion of the chief law officer of the gov,
eminent 10 this way, there is no use in having
an Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

Reports Of the cotton crop in the Southern
States arc not very favorable. The cold
weather and the overflow of the rivers have
done some damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The Radical State Convention of Tennessee,
held at Nashville, broke up in arrow, and made
no nominations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
Si,OOO,OO0

BRANCH OFFICE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
PHILADELPHIA,
where the general business of tho Company -
transacted, and to which all general correspond
ence should be addressed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The attempted revolution in Sinaloa,
Mexico, it is said, has been suppressed with Il
great slaughter Of the insurgents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
INSURANCE AGENCIES.
INSURANCE COMPANY,

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF Al tHlCA,
WASHINGTON. d &
BY SPECIAL ACT or
CONGRESS,
APRON ED JULY 70. looo'
CASH PirAL........ 81 ,oUu,ooo
PAID IN FILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

A company Of intelligent and enterprising
gentlemen, principally from New York and
Pennsylvania engaged in examining the min
ersl resources Of Virginia and West Virginia,
have Just reached the White Sulphur Springs
on their way to the rich coal aud iron fields of
the Great kanawha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

zf~ DcdicaiiOn.-DUL CHAPEL,
NJ Z. Church south at Falls Church, Fairfax
VS., Will DC dedicated on the last sun
day in May. 9th instant Rev. h. A. HOL-
LAND, 0. Baltimore, Will olliciate.
ny H-eot PRESLEY B. SMITH, Pastor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

FEMALE ODD Fellows In the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania, which is in session at
Harrisburg, on Thursday, the resolution offered
BIZ p. G. Sire Nicholson, establishing the D.
gree of Rebekah Lodges, was taken up This
proposes to charter and provide Tor the govern
mont CT Lodges Of the degree OF Rebekah, to
be composed alike Of male and female members,
the principal officers to be male, and snch lodge
to be regularly organized, with stated dues
weekly benefits, visitatons, Sc. The subject
was discussed at great length. The resolutions
were adopted By very large vote, and com
mittee Was appointed TO draft Constitution
for the same. As soon a. the motion prevailed,
applications were handed in Tor charter ior
Rebekah Lodge, to be located at New BFiah
ton, Beaver county, Wilkesbarre, flaton AMI
Readinr; all of which were granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The civil war in Japan still goes on-ane
there appears to be much confusion IN ina
empire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
j. s. PENblKToN, Secty.
ns,- Potomac Fruit Growers Asso.

ciatiOn.-The next regular meeting Of the
Potomac Fruit Growers Association OF Virgin
ia, will be held st Falls Church, Virginia, on
WEDNESDAY, June ID. proximo, at 2 p. m.
precisely. A punctual attendance Of all the
members is requested.
The hrst FAIR Tor the exhibition Of FRUITS
and FLO ERS, will be held at the same
place. commencing TUESDAY, m, June l5
All persons are invited to cJmpete for the
prizes on any kind Of fruits and flowers grown
this season.
All articles to be presented for awards must
be handed in to the Executive Committee by
~ m on Tuesday. June 10Th.
The public generally are invited 10 attend
II, w. READ, Rec. Sec.
Falls Church Va Nav 24-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

We have received the catalogue ofWashing-
ton College, Va. There are SIS students. We
have also, received pamphlet containing the
history, customs and laws OF Commercial!
Travelling in Europe and the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

VIOLENCE. Coy. III. II. Wells addressed
the colorcd people at West Point, Va, lew
days since Daring his remarks he gave ut
terance to some sentiment which grated heavi
ly upon the ears Of Beverly b. Douglas, esd,
for many years prominent member OF the
State Senate FROM King William county Al
though not of personal nature, it was 50 con-
strued by Mr. Douglas. who gave the. Cover
nor the Oh lie." f. W. Massie instantly
arose and stated that If Mr.. Douglas had
friends present it would be well for them 10
urge upon him the propriety Of leaving, the
ground This inhamcd the immense assemblagc
Of negroes present, who, already highly en-
ragged, rushed at Mr. Douglas At great odds
be resisted successfully, for time, the on
slaught, but was finally borne down by the
mob, and his life placed in great Jeopardy.
Two brothers, Benjamin and Licpcr Robinson,
intcrposcd aud cndeav ored to rescue Mr.. Doug
las, but were dashed violently to the ground,
and horribly bruised and manglcd. The lie
of MIR. Licper Robinson was dcspaired OF last
Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS We understand
Major Jackson, Superintendent OF the East
Tennessee and Georgia and Fast Tennessee and
Virginia Railroads, proposes, il the roads east
will agree to do so, to put on 4 second passen-
ger train on the 18th Of June. We hope the
VIRGINIA and Tennessee aud Orange and Alex
andria roads will assent TO the proposition
Ka0rrWc Press.
The Orange railroad management have all
along been anxious to run double daily trains,
but the Tennessee company, a. we are INFORM
ed, has been unable to do So for the want oil
sufficient number OF ears. This company has,
however, recently purchased several new
coache and it is probable will aceedc to the
proposition for double daiiv. This route
would then become the great through line, as
it properly should be, bat will never become as
long a, ONLY one train Is run over it-Lyach.
AR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

1t is rather amusing to witness the evident
halt that has been called by the leaders, in the
Radical ranks, since the British statesmen and
people have SO unanimously expressed their
determination, after reading MIR. Sumner 5
speech. on the Alabama claims, We don't
think We have seen in the last three weeks in
the Radical organs, or heard of Radical
spouter, making a single fifty four forty or
tight utterance. Clearly, on the contrary,
they all appear, just now, to be roaring as
gently as sucking doves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The June statement OF the public debt will
show decrease Of seven millions OF dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

pArrNT IRON HOLDERS Weihaye received
from Mr. +. H. Bell samples OF the various
sizes of Hat ron holders, patented and manu-
featured by hmsnli- very useful and convent
cnt articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24
APPROX ED JULY .
BRANCH OFFICE

PAID IN Full
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

GEokaE WISE. ROBERT JAMESON
NIRE, LIFE
IL AND
MAXINE,
INSURANCE.
WISE u CO.,
No. 81 King street.
Fire. Life and Marine Risks placed IN relis-
BILE Companies at reasonable rates. Persons
wishing Insurance of any kind will find it to
their interest to consult us before placing their
FIRE RISKS IN THE COUNTRY taken at
moderate rates. sep IDLY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

THE PoroMAC Il OHIO RAILROAD. A
private letter from one Of the parties principally
concerned assures me that the financial and
other prelimlnaIies Of this great enterprise pro
coed most satisfactorily, and that there are sub
stanta grounds for believing that W. shall
soon witness the vigorous prosecution OF a work,
whose great advantages to III should be acrer
ted, like the delicate advance Of honest friend.
ship, with open hands and grateful hears.
This information tends TO relieve the anxious
solicitude which many have probably suffered
on subject in which material interests OF them
selves and friends were So entirely involved,
and for that single reason this nipple statement
is made to the press. A. W. Is.
ROmncy, May 10Th, 1869.
The "lmperialist, in New York, iu Of
patitudes and inanilies, might have spared
Gen. Lee the pain Of hearing that his name
had been logged into its columns, in the ap-
parent connection in which it is used.
More removals Of clerks in the Departments
in Washington, and more totolow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

Mr. Gabriel Humphrey, well-known citizen
Of Prince George county Nd, died last weeks
at his residence. on the Marlboro road, about
ten miles from Washington. Mr. ?. was 80
wears Of age, and was tayOrably known through
all the over portion Of Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

If one-third of the charges, OF all kinds and
descriptions made against Gen. Sickles, By
some ofthe New York papers, ars true, or APP,
preaching truth, he ought not only to 90 to
Spain-but to stag there, for the rest of his
days According to these statement he IL
utterly unworthy, in every respect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

More removals Of clerks in the Department
in Washington, and more to.fnllow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The New York Independent says that at
must be acknowledged that the spring business
in dry goods has thus far been dsappointinply
small and most unsatisfactory to all parties.
The season is not yet passed, and there must
still be considerable trade, but at present 1t is
very dull, and prices have a dropping tendency.
Our Alexandra dry goods merchants have laid
IN their stocks at declining prices and will con-
sequeutly sell AS cheap as the cheapest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

The Presbyterian Geneg4i Assemblies, both
schools, have still the subject Of the re- union
of the churches before them The two bodies
which met IN New York Thursday represent
only the Northern States. During the late
war both the Old and New School Churches
Ut the South formed themselves into separate
examinations and have continued so ever since
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-24

CLARENCE H CLARK. President.
LAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and sNeeu'
HENRY ID COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON W PEET, Secty and Aet"ary
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-03-26
THE LIFE OF IRON.


a scientific paper has the following on a
subject daily growing Of greater importance,
as suspension bridges, and others oonstruc-
ted Of non, are more and more coming into
use:
1 1t sounds little oddly to hear of the life
Of an inauimate thing. But it seems 10 be
pretty well settled, that things inanimate
as well as animate, have life leperiods, varying
according to circumstances, Thus. iron
/ ITSELF when wrought into various useful
things, has period beyond which it cannot
be said to have life sufficient for the purpose
for which it was wrought. iii not simply
liable to be used up By the wear and tear,
but also to lose its tenacity and elasticity.
and to be ilisintegrated aud weakened In
short, to lose is life and become useless long
before il is worn out, aud even not worn at
all For example, wrought iron giraer
bridge can bear only certain amount Of
daily use without rapid depreciation Of
strength. IL must have seasons Of rest from
strain, just as an animal requires rest, and
rs lie depends on these IfsuIiected to a
! heavy strain, often raraata9 with IittIa IN
-. r~,Ing rest, its life viii be prop0ftionatey
less than it would be under other circum-
stances.
The Engineer has gone into certain calcu
lstions to show how long a bridge of wrought
iron may be expected to live, under given
circumstances, and coses to the conclusion
that such bridge, subject at intervals to
dynamical load not exceeding fourth part
Of its powers Of ultimate tance-that is
to say, not subject to this strain more than
one hundred times in twenty four hours
may he safe to travel for about BPS years
But, as many of the hardest-worked iron
railroad bridges are subject to twice, or even
thrice, this number Of daily strains, the
conclusion reached is, that girder bridge
cannot be safely counted on for more than
about 100 years These calculations, if re-
liable land we see not why they may not be.
are very important for all uses Of iron sub
ject to heavy strains. They tend TO show
that thing may be as strong as tho best
IRON can make it, and yet be subject to loss
ofstrength and life even Without wear
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-03-26
HEARING or THE Blind.

The blind boys in school know the step Of
all their school fellows with unerriug Ger
ainty. Thus, boy having missed hi,
friend at play, be watches for him as the
ranks file past, walking round che green
>ward, or marching in to dinner He hears
the tramp of his friend amid the din and
he scufie Of the other boys long ere be has
reached him, and pounees upon him with
he same certainty as though he saw him.
Indeed, the bliod speak of hearing as seeing
Ii from the sound, they know that the mas
ter has left the room, they say, I saw him
go out. It is curious fact that blind
neoplo never run up against each other.
Thus, when playing prisoner 5 tase-a game
which leads to some rough iostliDg, even
amongst boys gifted with their eyes-those
~ghtless little fellows but rarely come into
collision with each other Each boy, when
he enters the workshop in which he is EN-
ployed in basket making room twenty
feet wide by one hundred and fifty in length
marches up to his own seat and box,
never by any chance mistaking his place If
theyare in search ola friend, and they hap
zen to call out his name in an empty room,
they never stop for an answer. their sens,
Il hearing telling them that there is no one
70 it. Mr. Anderson, of Edinburgh, tell,
rs tale which well illustrates this point.
Il had occasion, he says, 80 send out q
blind man with a mattress; / gave him bin
with it, that he might receive payment Bul
20 my surprise, be returned with the ac,
:ouut and the mattress toe I've brought
lack both, ye see. sir, said he How SOP
Indeed, sir, dinna Ike to leave't yonder,
Else | am sure we wad ne 'er see the siller-
there's nae stick Of furniture within the
door How do you come to know that =
Oh, sir, two taps on the door vi my stick
-oon tell me that; aud the man S estimate
proved to be correct. E.cchaage