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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

The Exchange HoteliD Fredericksburg has
been sold for $l2, 900,
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

So far as VIC have been able to learn, says the
Old Commonwealth not -four, grist, or saw
mill OF any Consequences left standing on the
Shenandoah River, from its source to its con-
Auence with the Potomac. If any have es-
capped, VIC have not heard of them. Perhaps
as many as fifty to seventy have been swept
away. The amount of grain in these mills was
probably from two hupder1 to four hundred
thousand bushels. all of which was total loss.
The State Central Committee OF the Radi
cal party Of Virginia met yesterday, Ex Gov:
eruor Wells, chairman, presiding. "Thc chief
features of the proceedings were that Dr.
Bayne and Company were told to behave them
selves, and support Captain Platte for Con-
gress in the Petersburg district, and the mat
ter of Dr. Norton's candidacy Tor Congress in
the Y ork district was referred back.
The Ola Commonwealth says: Every
important bridge on the Valley Turnpike, be-
tween Staunton and Winchester, has been de-
stroyed, and the road bed considerably injured
in some localities. Boats have been construct
ed for the transportation Of passengers, bag
gage, &C., across the rivers along the road, un.
til the bridges can be rebuilt"
The Lyochburg Virginan says: I'VE are
sorry to learn that the latest reports of the con.
dition OF Mr.. Robert Ridgway arc OF discou.
raging character.
A Medical State Convention is to be held
in Richmond next month. Delegates have
already been appointed from several counties,
towns, aud cities.
A tournament is to come off at Stafford
Court House on the Goth lnsts Mt for the bene-
fit OF the Madison Literary Institute. There
will be q grand supper at night.
Major j. II. Kelly has been appointed State
proxy on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company.
The Population of Harrisonburg is 2,04O-
males, 962; females, LOTS; whites 1927 !;
colnred Gl2
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Gov. Walker, in his message to tho Legsla
ture urging that body to take prompt mea
sures to relieve the suffering produced in the
various parts OF the State by the recent food
in the James and Shenandoah rivers, calls up
Oh the members from those portions Of the
State visited by the calamity to at dice form
themselves into relief committee TO collect
tuods and to distribute the same to The most
needy and suffering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

GEORGETOWN MARKET.-The market at bro
vcrs' Rest yesterday was well attended and live
~ throughout. We quote: 525 head of Cattle,
472 of which were sold to butchers at 4sS6 60
Y were taken 10 Baltimore and the balance re
main here; - Sheep and Lambs at 2ss5 per
head.
The markets this week have been unsettled,
and in consequence of tho arrangement TO
trade by the frtshet but little was transacted
The quotations for produce are about the same
"a those iu. nishei in our last ISSUE Flour nd
Wheat are, however, held firmly, and in the
nIscrc CO Of supplies prices arc likely to be main
tanned for several days to come.
Jacob S,aub, Inspector Of Flour, furnishes
tho following report of the number Of barrels Of
flour last month inspected here Family 9slee'
dIings II. I'd middings 8, Broad Arrow 40
tai Is, 369; snd for the quarter ending Septem-
Der 3O!h 1881 barrels.
The coal shipments for the past week amount
cd to only 5cGl tons, thus: Borden Com psny
100, Consolidation 1900. and Rays Docks 276l
tons. In the course OF ext week it is probable
al the coal whsrves will be empty.
The -four shipments TO New York were. by
the Valley City 1900 barrels.-[Geor Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

Mr. John Clitcher has been nominated as
the Conservative candidate for Congress from
the first district 10 this State.
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(eHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE.

Am now receiving my FALL STOCK OF
GOODS, which l offer 10 country merchants
and dealers generally at as low prices as they
can be bought either North or South. Ny
stock il very complete, comprising EARTH
ENWARE Of all kinds, from conmon to the
best Stone China. GLASSWARE in great va
rietY, FRENCH CHINA TEA and DINNER
SETS and FANCY GOODS Of all kids.
Particular attention paid to the country trade,
and merchants will do we'll to call and examine
my sock, IS am satisfied they will BIO pleased
with my goods and prices, and they will save
in freights by purchasing here.
sep z7-eo3m Ell. MILLER, e5 King st.
TAVE OPENED-
II Black A!pacas, great bargain.
Table diapers, Table Napkins.
Huckaback Towels, Crash, Irish Linens.
&c, which will be sold on the best terms.
WIN. N. BERKLEY,
sep 20 No. ID King street.
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, t.ss - sGssS'S A. .

ALEXANDRA MARKET, Oct 8.-The market
for Wheat is active and firm, and may be
Quoted 3a5c better; offerings of 1914 bushels red,
with sales at u.s. l25. l2G, l20 1872 1873, 1877, l38
l40 and lGO-lalter figures for choice; offerings
OF 81 bushels white but no sales reported Corn
ia active and prices are unchanged; offerings
of 1924 bushels mixed, with sales at 95 and 49,
Rye is nominal. Oats are steady; offerings of
1858 bushels, with sales at AZ, 43 and a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

The Louisville Journal says that the Presi-
dent has treated Mr.. Carl Schurz very un-
gratefully, to say the least u it,in taking sides
aqaiost him, in the contest in Missouri, and
states several circumstances to show this. The
Journal adds: I'VE arc no particular admircr
Of Carl Schurz, who was turned up on the foul
scum Of the war as a Senator from Missouri,
to which State he emigrated after the close of
the war. But in the contest now going
on in that State Schurz has taken the liberal
side--in favor OF disseminating the disfrsn
chisement Of any portion of his present fellow
citizens and for so much be has our respect. y
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ALEXANDRIA VA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1870

AFFAIRS IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT has found it
necessary to make public the following state
ment dated Versailles Oct. 6: II do not hold
the opinion that the Republican institutions of
France constitute danger for Germany, nor
have l, as asserted in a letter of the 18th ultl.
mo, published in the London Daily Telegraph,
ever expressed such view to Malet or any
other person." Gen. Won Werder, the Prus'
sian commander at Strausbourg, reports that
the besiegers lost from the 2lst OF September
to the capituiation of the place 80 killed and
1876 wounded. During the entire siege the
Germans lost 9O6 killed and wounded, includ-
ing 1l3 officers. The besieging force is now
moving towards Paris. Prince Pierre Bona
parte hes arrived in London. A great gun for
Fort D'Ivry, on the south CT Paris, is nearly
ready to be placed in position. Its range Is
eight kilometres. and it requires thirty five
kiogrammes OF powder for each discharge
The Prussan guns are nearly all in position
before Paris, and the bombardment will be
commenced from all the batteries Simultaneous
" the moment the arrangements are perfected.
EDUCATION IN VIRGINIA. Richmond
Whig, speaking of the public school system
about to be organized in Virginia, says I'VE
sincerely trust that this question of educating
the masses of our people-white and colored-
will be kept out of politics. 1t is common
ground on which both races can come together;
and let it be our object 70 make the system et-
iec,ive and popular with the whole people,
We are grati6ed that the Legislature has been
so prompt to legisate in this matter, and that
the Board OF E1uca;ion have been so prompt
to carry the law toto execution. 1t there are
any defects in the law, let them be pointed out
10 candid spirit and let the Legislature give
their attention at once to the subject.
The Petersburg Index says SO far from
seeking to withhold from any child, white or
black, the benefits of such an education IS may
tend to advance his interests as member of
the public body,we deem it an imperative duty
to aid in the diffusion of knowledge among all
classes of society. 1t is indeed the only way
by which the ignorant aud illitera.e can be Gle.
veted to any Just appreciation OF the rights and
duties Of self government We are therefore
anxious to see the establishment OF public
schools 10 every county within as short l'eriod
as they can be put 10 operation.
We believe all parties will unite in the cause
of education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

The health OF Gen. Lee is reported to be
improving.
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RAOE MARK.

ASS SPECT A 9 l. S,
superior to any other in constructed in &C
cordsnce with the science ard philosophy OF
nature in the peculiar form OF
CONCAVE CONVEX ELIPSIS,
admirably adapted 70 the organs Of Sight. and
perfectly natural to the eye, sfording sltogeth-
er the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANUFAC-
TUKER.
The advantages of these spectacIes over all
THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE .or any length OF time st one Sit
ting, giving astonishim! ciearness of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wesrer hitherto unknown.
2. BOW TO SELECT GLASSES 1t re;
quires professional guidance even when good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhardt not only
has the best Glasses that can be found III
the market, but carefully examines the eyes
and gives indispensable advice rs 70 the proper
selection Of them.
TESTIMONY OF COMMENTATORS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthalnic talent in Alezan-
dria Va. ind the Union.
Alexandria, Va Sept. lG. 1870.
1t affords much pleasure to state that after a
careful examination of the glasses used by Prof.
Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements Tor
adapting them to the Improvement Of the varied
defects and diseases OF the human ego, we feel
assured that he is most skillful and accom-
plished Optician, and we very cordially com.
mend him TO the confidence Of the community.
M. LEWIS, MD.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ. u.
VIM. B. KLIPSTEIN, M. u.
j. j. BULLOCK.
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
ROBT. r. S HOUGH, NJ. D.,
Pastor NJ. 4. Church South.
Alexandra, September II, 1870.
Judging from the interview which | have
had with Professor NJ. Bernhardt, believe
him to be skillful Optician, and from tho
many certificates which ne has from the hie hest
men of the South that he is an experienced and
reliable Oculist.
FJ.MURpHY, NIL.
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses Of DR.. NJ. Bern
hardt. and regard them Of superior quality and
surprising any that ever came under my OBJ
servation. Testimonials from the most promi-
nent citizens of tho country prove that numbers
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor. l
take pleasure in recommending him TO any who
may need his services. r; 4; HAYNES,
Pastor of tho NJ. +. Church.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. ~, 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, of Alabamsl
kufauls. Ala, April 7. 1870
Dr.. NJ. Bernhardt, Oculist and Optcian:
My Dear Sir: l beg to express to you tho
deep sense of obligation I feel for the profess
sional kindness extended to mo, by which, with
eye sight impaired by years of application and
study l am enabled to write this motto with the
clesrness of vision which enjoyed in the days
of my youth. May your honorable and useful
life long be spared. that humanity may enjoy
the scientific skill of ono so eminently qualified
in mind and heart to do good to his fellowmen.
With grateful scknowled gments, permit me to
subscribe myself
Your otedent servant and friend
Gov JNO. GILL SHORTER.
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Portsmouth, Va, Dec l, 1865.
Prof. Bernhard Il owe you debt Of graft.
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
Macy years l have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or writing, and always
with pain, more or less, to my eyes. You have
relieved me from all inconvenience l can now
read and write for al hours without any pain,
and can see objects distant and near through
the same glasses with cearness and distinctness
that have not experienced since my youth.
l am gratefully yours,
JOSEPH h. PLUNKETT,
Pastor OF ST. Paul's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

AFFAIRS IN PARIS. Letters from Paris,
October 81, state the Socialist opposition is
still at work and growing boider. They now
demand the confscation Of the property OF all
who lett Paris for the benefit of the national
defenders, and the sequestratlon OF the proper
tv OF all ascomplic,s in the BoHapartc usurpa
tion. The Government has been weak enough
TO WELD, in some points, to these men. They
also demand the destruction OF the column OF
Vepdome and all monuments pertaining to the
Bonapartes..
The question OF food begins to be serious,
and food riots are feared. Already cubmen
are urging the people on, saying the provisions
belong to the people, and Paris bad no right 10
take them. Five thousand bccvcs and four
thousand sheep are killed daily, which is per-
hans enough Tor all if a just distribution was
made but, unfortunately, money buys best in
quality and quantity, and little or none is LETT
for the poor. Many groceries have BEEN clos.
ed by the people for raising prices. There is
no forage for horses, which are being killed for
meat.
Charcoal aud wood have nearly failed, which
is a serious thing for the poor Still, the city
NAV hold out some weeks longer without much
suffering from famine, if proper organization
is made. Government has fixed the price for
meat, and made requislton for all wheat and
-four in the city.
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CONSULTATION FREE.

Office hours from q. m to p. m.
MANSION HOUSE.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, Dr.
Bernhard will be able 10 remain here but Il
short time only.
IEMPLOY NO:PEDDLERs.
sep 2l-d&tw
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Alexandria ScpLember II, 1870.

Alexandra, september ! I, lolu.
Judging from the interview which have
had with Professor NJ. Bernhard, | believe
him to be skllful Optician, and from the
many certificates which ne has from the highest
men of the South, tina. he is an experienced and
rplia hla 0nn1iat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-08

Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at NJ Bernhardts Office from the NEST reliable
and we'll known gentlemen Of the United States.
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of New York.
X. 4. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New York.
A. q. Curtin, Ex-Governor of Pennsylvania.
X. 3. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
q. T. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov. of Minnesota.
Henry A. Swift, Ex-Governor of Minnesota
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor Of Illinois.
NJ. Patten, Ex-Governor Of Alabama.
Joseph <. Brown, Ex-Gov. Of Georgia:
Jonathan Worth, Gov. OF North Carolina.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-30
Notices If the Press.

HARPEa's Bazaar contains, besides pictures
patterns, elc., variety of matter of especia
use and interest to the family articles on
health dress, and housekeeping in all its
branches its editorial matter is specially al :
apted TO the circle it is intended to inter and
instruct; and it has, besides, good stories ard
literary matter of merit. Ii is not surprising
hat the journal, with such ieatures has achiev-
ed in short time an immense succ ess for
something of it's kind was desired IN hou ca nds
f families. nd it's publishers have filled the
emand. II young lady who buys sing le
numbe Of HARPERs Bazaar is made subscr
Der for lie --New York Ereatng Post.
The BAZAAR is excellent Like all the period
cals which the Harpers publish, il is almost.
idea lily well edited and the class of readers
for whom it is intend ed-the mothers and
daughters in average fam lies-can not but
profit by it's good sense and good taste, which
we have no doubt to-day making very
many homes happier than they may have been
before the WON eu be gan taking lessons in por-
Sonal an household and social manage me MT
from this good n atured mentor - The Nation,
". Y.
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Wine of Life.


The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, Warmers Vinum Vitae, or
Wine of Life, is free from any poisonous
drugs or impurities, being prepared for
those who require a stimulant. 1t is a
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1t is the most pleasant and delicious
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rior to brandy, whskey, wine, bitters, or
any other article 1t is more healthy, and
cheaper. Both male and female, young or
old, can take the Wine of Lite. 1t is, in
fact, a life preserver. Those who wish to
enjoy good health and free aow OF spirits,
viii do well to take the Wine of Life 1t i
different from anything ever before in us.
II is sold by druggists /; also AT all respec
able sale ons. Price One Dollar. ia quar-
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The Army OF TIE CUMBERLAND

THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND
The Fourth Annual Reunion of the
Society of the Army of the Cumber.
land took place at Cleveland. Ohio
November 24th and 18th. Among the
prominent officers present were Gener
ais w I Sherman, Rosecrans, Hook
Ell and jeff. q. Dayis Proper respect
was paid to the memory of Genera
George II. Thomas by eu!ogies and
emblems Of mourning, and it was pro.
posed by many that the chair of Presi-
dent Of the Society be lett permanent
ly vacant. The suggestion WAS finally
however. modified thar chair lie kept
vacant and shrouaed, at future Reun-
ions, in memory of the deceased
General William S. Ro-ecrans was
then elected President General J. S.
Starkweather was the Wisconsin Vice
President.
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"Gail Hamilton" miss Mary E
Dodge is thus sonalized by a writer
in favorte agricultural journal:
She is cousin of Mrs. Speaker
Blaine's, aud was stoppingin Washing
ton with them She is rather small
has a round, fresh, happy, laughing
face, blue eyes, and brown hair, worn
short, and sort O. curled or frizzed.
She is animated. In conversation, talks
as she writes, is witty, tond of jokes,
and must be jolly to have around.
She dosen't look bit predantic, or
blue-stoekin>-i fed, and, Judging from
her face, she could pass nicely for
twenty-five years old. Gail dresses
well to She looked neat and pretty
as a Qua Aeress in her spring suit OF
French gray Irish poplin, trimmed with
bands Of gray satin, hat and plume to
match. and neck-tie and gloves Of
spring green
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-30

The census show a gradual depopu
latioD of the agricultural districts in
various sections Of the country, where
railroads are not convenient and land
is comp 'ratively valueless. Connect
cut furnishes particular illustration.
Of the l64 towns in the State, II show
. decrease of 1888. while the remain
ing having become less profitable IN
iso.ated districts, the people have re-
sorted to manufacturing, and business
eSrteIs have grown more rapidly.