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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20
SASH. DOORS
BLIkDS, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS,
BALLUSTERS,
NEWEL POSE
WEATHER BOARDING.
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS, Sc.

And to execute All kinds OF Scroil-SaVin.
and Wood-Turning, planning, Tongueing and
Growing and sl;rfacng done in the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and speca
cations for dwellings store; AMI other building.
nov ne
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The Baltimore American contends that the
recent elections Tor u. S. Senators show that
the Radical party in the different States where
they have the majority, are as determined as
ever to perservere in their line of policy, and
that they will repudiate all who do not walk
that line" exactly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

fHE WoNAN's RIGHTS National Convention
met in Washington yesterday, and was called
to order by Senator Pomoroy, Of Kansas. Rev.
Dr. Gray, in the opening prayer, hoped that
woman, who was from the rib OF man, would
soon assume her social and civil rights along
side OF him.
MIR. Davis, of PhiladeIpha, took exception
ton to the opening prayer the rib part. He
said all history and the Bible proved that wo-
men was mans equal Mrs Lucretia Mott
and Mrs. Cady Stanton thought SO too, and
endorsed Mr.. Davis.
Mrs. sStanton pitched into Senator Pomeroy,
right thai" for the manner in which he and
other Radical Senators treated female suffrage
petitions. She said the women would not
trouble the Radicals any more on that score,
but would hereafter present their petitions
through the Democrats, because they had been
more courteous and respectful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

| would return my thanks 10 my friends tr
their liberal patronage, and would respectfully
solicit continuance of the same for my sle
cessor. Very respectfully,
ian lS-eO2t HARRIE HOIGu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The Richmond Dispatch says There was
no such "conference" at Washington 90 FRI
day last between the mine" aud Messrs. Rye,
Chandler, Humphreys, and Others as the State
Journal of yesterday announces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The theory that dogs are affected with by
drophoba only in hot weather is pretty well
destroyed by the tact that one thoroughly mad
made his appearance on one of the streets oil
Cincinnati on Thursday last. We regret to
Rave to add that he bit several persons and
some twelve OF fifteen dogs before he was
kiled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The fashionable season in Washington,
us it is called, is now in "full blast IRE
ceptions' are given at the Presidents House,
and at the residences of all the Secretaries and
other "dienitaries, once a week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

WHAT WE REALLY WANT entirely
agree with the Lynchburg Republican, when
it says;
owe cannot bring ourselves to the conclusion
that "poIitics" is or ought to be the all abb
sorbing topic of interest Let those who make
officers, and who live by office attend particu-
larry to it. What will restore, and how shall
Virginia be restored to her former prosperity :?
How shall she be advanced to higher position
than ever before? seem to US to be the most
important questions which can be asked now.
We want ballots, but we want green. backs also,
and many man with the ballot in his hand,
is without a dollar in his pocket We are de
voted to the work, and any such work, as has
Virginia, and her material prosperity at heart.
We want to sec the fields green again with
wheat and corn; we want to see millions OF
pounds Of tobacco manufactured in Virginia
again; we want to see factories on the banks OF
the Virginia rivers; We want to see railroads
built to the mines OF coal, and iron, lead and
gypsum; and then we want to see iron ioundries,
smelling mills and plaster mills and ali kinds
of manufactures, at work,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The recent meeting in King George county,
Va, to which we have already referred, held
in references to the New Movement was COM
posed OF the best and most intelligent citizens
of that county, and expressed, probably, the
sentiments OF nine-tenths of the white citizens
of the Northern Neck of Virginia. The meet.
ing was held, to be sure, as has been said, at a
village containing only Court House and two
or three houses, and those who engaged in it
we're Of the rural" population-we can see
nothing very witty or even "satrical in
the suggestion--but there was as much good
sense, and education, and ability. and honOra-
BILE and correct sentiment, in that Court
House, and among those ''rurals'' as could
be found in any gathering in much larger
places, and among city gentry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The Richmond Conference Committee have
agreed by resolution to postpone the cOnVen-
lion invited by them to assemble in Richmond
February 10th until the 18th of March next,
lin order to allow time, after definite action
by Congress on the measures submitted TO 1t,
for the consideration of those measures by the
people of Virginia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

Gen. Grant is to visit Baltimore this week,
10 attend meeting OF the Trustees Of the Pea
body Educational Fund. He will be there on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. He has de-
clned any public reception, but has accepted
invitations to the residences Of Mr.. Eaton and
Mr.. Albert On Saturday he will receive the
visits of the citizens of Baltimore who may call
on him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

n r. T. z. MAURY'S IMPROVED TOOTH
~ BRUSHES-This improvement consistsIn
the tapering and polishing of the eXtremites o-
the bristles without otherwise affecting 20
brush The sharp, angular ends Of the bTst.7
improved brush when new, can beused with tAe
greatest comfort, for it viii not lacerate the
gums or injure the teeth and hllings a the IN
improved brush invariably does. Recommend
ed by the most eminent American Dentists -
For Salo by WAKEFIELD u HALL,
Druggists,
Hnrnor Drinnn md knirfaY IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

nR.T. +. MAURY'S IMPROVED TOOTH
BRUSHES-This improvement consists ID
The tqperng aud polishing Of the cTtremiue. @.
the bristes without otherwise affecting toe
brush. The sharp, angular ends of the bristies
being made perfectly smooth and taperlng' me
improved brush, when new. can DC used WIZ
the greatest comfort, for i! viii not lacerate the
gums or injure the teeth and Filings, as the IN
improved brush invariably does. Recommena:-
cd by the mos. emrent Amorican Dentists
supply Just received md for sale by
ian Is f. 5 LEADBEATER Il co,
GEORGE & JENKINS celebrated Sugar
VI cured Hams, Shoulders, Breast Pieces
Sides and Smoked Beef for sale by
ian Is BROOXE5 Y TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The London Times thinks that the fabric o.
state which Napoleon, the Emperor OF the
French, has raised, is a personal government
and cannot survive Its maker. This is quite
probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

There is question raised as to whether Gen
Carl Scburz is eligible to the office of u s.
Senator. The Baltimore American says thai
he came to this country in 1852 and was natur
allied in 1857.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

A man milliner in Paris, who is said to be
an Englshman and immensely rich, is now
the arbiter Of fashion in France, has chateau
most splendidly furnished, lives in the most
costly style, aud receives aud entertaius ali the
most celebrated fashionable people, including
princesses, cOuntesses, marshals &c. 1t Is
said many of these people owe him large sums
Of rnnnnu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-20

The BRITISH TREATY. The London Times
analyses the treaty between Great Britain and
the u. .. for the settlement of the Alabama
claims, and gives the following outline of its
provisions:
The commission is to consist of four mem
bers-two appointed 10y England, aud two by
the United States. The commission will hold
its sessions in Washington. IT'S first business
will be to select IN umpire. Failing in a choice,
each side will appoint an umpire, and when the
commissioners are equally divided in opinion
on any case, they shaIiy select by lot one OF the
two umpires to render final decision. a
sovereign Of Europe is to be selected by the
commission to arbitrate points OF International
law, including the question OF the recognition
OF the Southern States as beligerents by Great
Britain. Each Government is to formulate
and advocate claims OF its citizens. No individ
ual claimant will be heard. All claims must
be presented within six months from the first
day OF the meeting oil the commission, and all
indeWnities are to be paid within eighteen
months from the same day One year is allowed
for the ratification OF the treaty.
CASE OF Mr. CoRCoRAN 49, It is well know n
that during the entire war some very valuable
real estate, owned by w. w. Corcoran, esd
and situated a short distance north OF Wash
ington, was occupied by the government. Hos
pital buildings were erected, and the whole
were known as Hardwood hospital In 1861
this land contained large variety of rare trees,
shrubbery, &c, all of which were destroyed,
and the fences, buildings and property generally
were subjected to much abuse and injury. Mr..
Corcoran has presented petition to Congress
for compensation for the use of this and other
property but it seems now there is some hitch
about the payment, and resolution was passed
by the House to day to suspend payment until
after an investigation by Congress. This only
means that Mr. Corcoran must prove his
| loyalty &c, before he can get money Justly due
him. The War Department aud military
authorities have certified to the justice of Mr.
| Corcoran claim, and there is no doubt OF his
| being entitled to the amount he cl9ims But
| the over jealous want to make talk about
loyalty and under this plea and that Of economy
will put deserving gentleman to unnecessary
trouble
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
NAVAL UNIFORMS.

To the Editor Of The Tribune,
SIR; Among the many General 0rders"
from the Navy Department there is So 90, dated
18th inst) that entails Considerable expense the OFF,
GERS Of the Navy 1t changes the uniform OF the
Navy for tie third fourth time since the begnnns of
the Rebellion Just before Mr. Fox went out OF office ho
compeed all the Navy officers to buy one OF his abOr
tion caps" with visors like brakes bills at cost OF "
per cap Soon after It was abolished Tor the present
Engsh can The full dress abolished during the
war and 50 soon all the officers had sold their
full dress suits away another General Order restored the
full dress again. To tho entire satisfaction OF military
taiors and at the cost OF months pay to tho poor
Navy officers" Now. gold lace Is very expensive aud
able TO snare 7 would suggest that a Board OF Navy
officers be detailed to devise uniform for the Navy and
then have Congress enact II into law that the uni
form cannot be changed by the caprice and whim OF
every Secretary Of the Navy. A Poor NAVY OFFICER
Netp York March l9, 1869.
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
THE NEW COLLECTOR.
MIR. GgINNELL SELLS HIS INTEREST IN oYEf
H. THIRTY VESSELS. o."

MIR. GIINNELL SELLS HIS INTEREST IN OVER
THIRTY VESSELS. l.r
Mr.. Grinnell Is determined that the proyls-
ions of the law Of 1893 shall be fully compiled with in his
case He has not been connected with mercantile firms
for the past eight years. but until yesterday stil
part owner OF quite large merchant heet The law IN
question is as follows: .oi
Sac sc Of ACT That oeer Of the Cuaums or other
cons noved under authority OF the United States IN the coee
tn be duies Imposed goods merchndse
ported United States and the lnnnas o. OF
or OF ay snip OF vessels
cargo or sdnR the shall any omes OF he
Cstoms other persons employed n the eoiecuon e 9au
he directly or Indirectly IN he npoIta
% ~ snT gods wares or for sale into tbs United e.stes
offending and oeing 1ne0i S'
shall forfeit aud pay the sum Of Y'Oo -,
since his nomination Mr. Grnnen has made bona rde
sloa and transfers OF over 80 vessels Yesterday the
notary who mas attended Mr.. Grinnes shipping busi
ness for the past 80 years. waited upon him at his oce
and recoyed his signatures to the bills OF sales When
the last lin was signed Mr. Grlnnel rappng his hand
upon the table, said, with smie And so farewell to
The new Collector is already flooded with applications
for office and Is busily engaged through the day IN
answering the letters addressed to him. The num-
ber of prayers petitions and notes. In private already
received would fill goOdsized dry goods box MT Grin-
nell has taken formal possession Oh MS once IN tue
Custom and will not for several days In the
meantime all applications for Office should be retained In
the possession Of parties applying un he Is 0incly IN
stalled his position, when they VIII DC received
and examined Ample time will be given for the con.
sderation OF each and application and merit anu
fitness for position will be the test qualification
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
TIE SUBURBAN RAILROADS.
: II - = = II = HFH7-'-'
he Editor of The Tribune.


SIR: THE TRIBUNE of March "a, 1869, asks
Are the Harlem and Hudson River Railroad Companies
alive TO the Importance of increasing the facilities OF nc
cess TO the suburban villages along their inesf inc
commuters and travellers on these roads beside
sands OF other people who would become such but Tor he
short-sl GIFTED policy Of these Companies ask the same
question: This is fair and opporune anu
sIonld not only elicit from the railroad companies a
prOmpt answer I'm the affirmative. but that answer snoua
be followed without delay by much needeu reAorm III
no rn the trains at hours better adapted 10 the ne
cessities of the business and workngnen VINO paohze
them. .-, !, -, a., ,o,,c
To run more trains, and thus avoid having such long
, and heavy trains as at present -, . ., o.s
BY doing all the passengers could De sea'ea, ana
the present system OF crowdng the cars Wit1 Pa.oa P.a
Woud be done away with Beside this the smaller trains
could run at something resembling rolroad speed IN
stead OF the present long trains dragging lner Weay
1 lengths over the ground ut q staRe-eoach pace 3,
A. Abolish the present n0ndeScnpt Nenlcle, which -
neither a steam hOrse-car, and procure new anu
| wen ventilated railroad care. -
g. If consistent with the Companies dividends reduce
the high rates of Communication charged 10 rates. u.
least npproxmating to- not as low as those eDargeu
| by other railroad companies
/ am cOInmuter OF one OF tho aforenamed roads, and
state what every cOmmuter knows to be facts Wheh say
that on the Harlem Road the passengers are crowded
like cattle into the cars, and those getting on ~ tno
Fortyeeondst station compelled In nine cases Out
of ten TO stand while OF those taking cars ht the
Twenty sixh-s depot find II Impossible to get seats ul,
less fOrsooth they can arrive at the depot ~ or "
| minutes before the train starts.
The ventilation OF the is imperfect; and car
rendered uncomfortable under the most favorable cir
cumsances by its crowded condition, Is made simply un-
epdurable on account OF its poor ventilation.
distance OF ten miles, that shOnld be made by steam
cars in so or 40 minutes 1t takes the Harlem Road
few minutes short OF an hour TO accomplish.
You will see by tins statement that there Is room for
much Improvement; but would be most thankful II the
Company viii only provide my tired frame with scat 'n
their cars at night. W. NJ
NeW- York, March a. 1862
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
A REMINISCENCE.

To The EditOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: In your last Fridays paper you gave
report OF seance of the Davenport Brothers. In which
Mr. Fay is mentioned the exhibitor OF their wonder
full tricks While reading your account was reminded Oh
similar sensation produced about year ago III Lynn
Mass where then resided A Mr.. Fay appeared there
through whose mediunship the spirits performed Gu
rious feats OF legerdemaln These manifestations were
OF the same nature those you mention There was tne
same mysterious tying and untyng with ropes vioIn
was played upon, the coat trick was done 70
and other wonders performed all through the agency OF
this supernafnrally gifted Fay The aVOweu
we're delighted and the skepties contoundeu; tnese
nlain them2 gentleman who had attended seVera OF
these seances" determined to Try an experiment. 9
went again. this time equipped win Wlue-moutneu
bottle; attached the cork OF the ootte was sponge
wet with spirits These, with card OF matches were
the weapons selected with which to contend against to
powers of darkness. The meeting was hea at iot COM
house in the evening aud composed OF select col
pany of ladies and gentlemen. No one put @ uho line
was aware the presence Of the new testing % st
and Committee appointed for the purpose pronounced
lin, securely fastened. The lights were tleh extl,
grIished Immediately the SOUND OF vIon was at neI
above the heads of the audience At the same moment
thew were astounded by the appearance OF a
flaming light in the hands Of one Of their heir
of it, But Mr. Fay erect standing on the chair ana IN
his hands the fiddle and the bowl His indignation at the
unbonnded Jumping TO the floor he vented ms rage ,
with threats for the immediate punisnen. & ~ rn %,
fender, making at him passes not 9it9ge.ner W
elalryoyant nature I5e viii fair prospect
of "backers" and showing some olspositiSG Nj ~ seI
Furnishing where 1t properly % hong nof5ne else
tn pocket i'm that neghbOrhood Some OF tho good people
went home with ideas considerably mixed anu noth ~ n
that he has changed his spherel" Yours truly, W. b.
Boston, March %, 1909.
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
piece delight the refined and cultivated classes In TINS
community. and it excellently presented at "aeAs'
BOOTHS THEATER TONIGHT.

piece to delight the refined and cultivated classes In hs
community and it is cxceleny presented at Wallaek
BOOTHS THEATER TONIGHT
The romantic play Of "The Marble Heart ,
may be seen here tonight for the first time Mr. EDWIN
Adams will enact Raphael Miss Fanny Morant wiz appear
as Marco and Mrs. Laura lie Clair Phillips VIII play Ad'e
The cast other respects good and an enoyape per-
formance may be anticipated. .r.... IT'D
DRAMATIC NOTES. -.f
Mr.. II. L. Bateman sailed for Engiahu' On
Wednesday, in the China.
Mr. Wallack will probably revive Caste" !"
IN the course Of the season .T
"HumptY Dumpty," at the Olympic reaches
its 427th performance tonight .H--I I.,..r
The principal theaters in New YORK TOOK IN
sl767E In the month OF February
Tonight is the last of "a Gentleman from
Ireland" at Broughams Theater.
A renewal of the jokes and music In :" ne
Forty Thieves" at Nibo's, is said to be IN contemplation
The Davenport Brothers make their last ap-
pearance tonight seinway Hall Some new eaIs are
promised. .,'....
.MatinGes are given at Tammany on Wednes,
days and Saturdays Also at tho Circus Also d. '''
Olympic. .. ~
"Schoolr is performed in London, New ork,
Boston, Philadelphia Washington, Cincinnati ana o'her
cities, at the present tme IT,.
Prof. Frobisher and Miss Clara Norris gave, gave
Reading, at the Senate (Sew Masonic nan ~
1ynl, on Thursday evening -
"Tbe Hidden Handn will be acted this eve
nin a
made hit in this piece by his deneation OF negro CHAR
acter
This is the last week Of "Lucretia BOrgla, NJ.
D. )" at the Waverey Dir. Lewis who has gone TO Dos.
ton has been succeeded by Mr. Wall In the character OF
Lueretid.
ellis Last Legsn will be done at Brougham's
Tbeaer next week y way OF prelude to Mr. Broughams
superb burlesque Every one will perceive the humorous
significance OF the choice. ,. ..
Legitimate drama has prospered. Of late, in
Baltimore Hamlet Macbeth, Richard III. Oheto ETC,
as PLAYED by Mr. f. L. Davenport, have drawn crowded
houses. Mr. Davenport will conclude his engaSemenI
next Friday evening.
Miss Fanny Davenport had benefit at
the Archst Theater, Philadelphia, on wednesday even
ing Her father, Mr.. L. L. Davenport appeared on the
occasion coming from Baltimore expressly for that put
pose Miss Davenport is handsome, lively, ana pleas
ing actress, and is extremely popular in Philadelphia.
The Worrell Sisters appear to have come
over to way OF thinking In reference TO the NewYork
Theater In published card they deem IL an impera,
tive duty TO state that the reason OF their Withdrawal
from its is tho sincere conviction that no
quality OF talent could attract ladies and gentlemen into
lis peculiar interior second time" H.t...
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
CITY MARKET SCALES.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR 1t is time for your attention to be
turned to the spring scales used in onr markets and in
many retail grocery stores There Is general dstrust
and suspicion TO their correctness and for the best
reason. However correct they may be when first used
they cannot remain so, because the spring gradually
grows weaker and at least onethrd do not weigh
enough Even they correct the habit which clerks
have Of throwing the article TO be weighed with bounce
upon the SCALE and of taking of before the indicator
fairly settles will give short weight They onght to be
banished entirely, and the balance scale with Iron
weights used exclusively These spring scales have been
subject to the closest scrutiny in Canada by the author
ties and as result their has been prohibited. We
ought be able they TO secure justice for the peo
pie am, &c, A.
Nelc- York. March T. 1869.
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
THE POULTRY SHOW.

The exhibition of the New York State Poultry
Society Is well worthy of visit There may be seen nearly
200 varieties OF fowls besides dogs cats
Chickens ducks geese, phcasants pigeons ana turkeys
stretch their throats making most dscordnnt barnyard
noises Chickens predominate-one exhibitor alone nav
ing GO varietes-lnany OF thom lmpOrtcu from
France England ireland. and Italy The beautiful little
Shetland ponies attract much attention as DO also tho
sWans from the Park which have just Deen added. But
perhaps the most interesting object Is tho lnoubatng
machine, In OF the side rooms Eggs are placed In
kept at an exactly uniform temperature - l0io.
BY an ingenious connection win battery, q
bell rings when tho eggs become too cold,
or too warm or when the pulet emerges from the egg
which is generally In about ~ days The young chicken
about "a hours after which IL Is able TO take Of
ITSELF aud Is healthy aud strong as cckons hatched
New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
THE BoDY-sNATCHING.

We are permitted to publish the following
letter. addressed to DR.. Dixon:
EEw-YoRK, March "A, 1862
SIR I am highly delighted 10 find gentleman able
and willing expose the ascay conduct Of the ignorant
corOners and their assistants An old and respected
friend OF mine died last year after few days sickness
He was regularly attended by two respectable pbys-
Clans who gave their regular certificate OF death but
Just as the family about TO follow his remains TO
their last resting place, well-known Coroner made his
appearance and stopped the funeral ruthessy tore off
the sroud ordered assistance pulled the corpse out OF
the con and cut IL UP most disgusting manner and,
after narrowing the feelings OF the mourning wife and
friends roughly sewed the body the brains which he
had taken out Of the head having been pushed into the
stomach The coffin and dead mans covering were
smeared and sOled with the blood and mass OF fifth left
behind had been slain. The doctors did prom
se have the Coroner removed for this wanton outrage
but heard moro OF It, am glad at last you have
taken up their Yours, very respectfully
WM. PARKER, No. Is North Moorest, n. Y.
To Z. H. Dixon, esq, No. "a FIfth-ave.