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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The Richmond Wing, commenting upon some
remarks in the State Journal, says that the
attempt to subject Virginia to the rule of the
colored people. is enough to Justify the Wings
and Democrats in coalescing for the common
good. But it adds, that bad az this rule would
be, it is nothing when compared to that rule
engineered and controlled by certain white PEG.
pie who have come among ua simply to secure
power and obtain Offices for themselves, by
obtaining the colored vote. This is the sort OF
rule, says the Wing, (which has cursed all the
other Southern States and which the Radical
leaders attempted to saddle on US last year,
and are still attempting. The colorcd people
left to themselves, might not govern with cx-
cess Of wisdom but they would not have the
malice and the ingenuity for mischief which
make carpet-bag governments the marveIs of
the earth" AS an illustration of this remark
We have only to refer to 90 article, headed "A
Specimen" which appears in another column.
And specimen it is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

Reference is made, in several of our cx-
changes, to the near completion Of MIR. Corco'
RAM art gallery in Washington. Though not
ostentatous 10 his gifts, Mr.. Corcoran is one
Of the best Of the wealthy men in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

Business is said to be quite dull in Washing
ton, especially with the hotels The U. s.
Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue has sold out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

A Kentucky paper having remarked that
"the demise OF the Radical party would be
great sorrow to the nation the Louisville
Journal adds :-"Yes, but, like Juliet's part
ing with Romeo, it would be such sweet sor'
rnu ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The Petersburg Courier remarks that the
way to encourage immigration to Virginia is
10 o1ler lands at reasonable prices, give worthy
immigrants welcome, and treat respectable
new corners as friends aud neighbors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The Legislature OF Virginia will rc.assem-
bic in Richmond on Saturday, the lst Of Octo
Der. We hopo it will be a short, business
session. The people expect it. Enough talk.
ing was done at the late session. The expenoe
of long sessions is very great and procrastina-
ton leads often to mischief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

hy The items of Prince William county
news, published in yesterdays Gazette, were
opled from the Prince William Advocate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The Lyuchbure News combats the idea of
going into an election for members of Congress
from this State, without reference to the poll.
tics of the candidates, as in effect transferring
Virginia, so far as Congress is concerned, to
the Radical party-Which party iu that event
would secure the whole representation, although
the State is largely Conservative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The great annual book. trade sale iG New
I OK Usguu on thursday and was to continue
for several DAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

Tx President Andrew johnson made q
speech last week in Tennessee, in which he
reviewed his public career since the COM
mencement OF the war, maintained his consls-
teucy, and claimed that he had acted uniform
ly for the good of the whole country. He re-
ferred to the principles on which the Federal
Government was organized, aud declared that
they had been subverted since the war He
said be had always been Democrat. He was
elected Vice President as Union Democrat,
and he had not and would not swerve from the
principle he had then protested" MIR. John
son certainly deserves great credit to- his re
,s.anoo during the last two years of his ad
ministratiop, to the arbitrary and unconstitu-
tonal measures forced upoc tue country, by
the Radical maj ority in Congress. But he did
several things at the commencement of his
term, for which he can give no excuse. We
need not now enumerate them-but we cannot
admit, while We think of the case Of Mrs. Sur
raft, the proclamation off.riGg q reward for
Beverly Tucker, g., and his contemplated
action after the surrender in relation to those
who capitulated, that he acted uniformly for
the good Of the country" 10 many instances
he did so act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The recently "rc2ortrd' attempt to assassl-
nate the ex Emperor of the French, amounts,
az far as We can see to very little, 10 truth 10
nothing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

SECRETARY FISH AND Mr.. WAsHBURNE. -
The New York correspondent OF the Philadel-
phia Ledger, writing on Sunday, says:
Secretary Fish is said to express himself
very freely with respect to what are called the
iucautious utterances Of Minister Wash urne
against the Administration for not taking q
more active part with view OF putting an end
to the war. AS soon as those utterances can
be .ubstantiatcd by correspondence by mail,
there is authority tor saying that Mr.. Wash.
burne will be called upon to explain them, or
vacate bis Office. The Secretary sdheres TO
the conviction that there il at present, abso'
!utely no opening for American mediation, nor
Is the situation likely to present one until the
fate of Paris is decided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The Washington Chronicle says" Among
the Congressional nominations this year by the
Republicans Of Pennsylvania is that of Andrew
Stewart, of the 2lst district. The nomina-
ton is somewhat remarkable one, from the
fact that Mr.. Stewart is almost an octogena.
rian, and formerly represented his district in
Congress, altogether sixteen years-his first
term commencing in 1921, and his last in lS45.
He was born in June, 1892, and is consequent
ly now in the seventy ninth year of his age. ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20
RAILROAD aIsS..3.

KNOXS EXPRESS checks Baggage from
n Residences, Hotels, &C., to ell points on
the w. & or. Z. Also to the Railroad Depot in
ington, or Georgetown. Office No. ! North
Washington street J. B. RIDGWAY.
aug8 Agent, Alexandra, Va.
4 LEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON r. +.
&@&llE5Izz:S:zzzsass ss@sss@E
sAM'L. NJ. SHOEMAKER....... President
j. DEAN SMITH ...................... Treasurer
OSCAR A. STEVENS............ Secretary
Richard T. Merrck j. Dean Smith,
George VIM Brent Walter Leno1,
Oscar A. Stevens.
DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
Through Mail Trains leave Washington, from
Msryl avenue depot, at I: ain. for Lynch
burg and intermediate stations, Sundays in
GUIDED and 1920 a. m. for Harrisonbu5g and
intermediate stat ons on the Manassas Branch
Of the 0, A. q NJ. r Sundays excepted
Leave Alexandria, from the corner of Duke and
Henry streets, at Loo p. n. from Harrisonburg,
Sundays excepted, sEd $50 from Ly2chburg.
Sundays included.
Local Passenger Trains leave Washington,
from Maryland Avenue Depot, ct IT'S, and
ILLS q. N. and 1:50, 3. 4. Clio end 40 p NJ
Leave Alexandria, from tie corner OF Duke
and Henry Streets, at 4:45 and o. m, and from
the corner of King and st. Assph streets at 6, 8
and 1929 a. M, am l, and p: m.
Local Sunday Trains leave Alexandria, from
the corner of Duke and Henry streets, ut AS
q. NJ Leave Washington, from Maryland sv-
enue depot, at 10 p. N.
Through tickets can b procured at the office
ofthe Company, corner of 9Th street and Mary
land avenue, Washington, and baggage check
ed through.
0. A. STEVENS, Cen Supt.
W. J. PHELPS, Zen Manager. sep l4-:f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20
. ASHINGTON e OHIO RAILROAD
SPRING SCHEDULE. BEGINNING
MARCH Il, 1870.

NJ AhCf1 II, lou.
Two Trains Daily Except Sunday between
Alexandria and Hamilton.
Leave Alexandria at $50 a. III. and p. m.
Arrive at Hamilton at 10:40 q. m. and 7:25 I'm.
Leave Hamilton at $50 8. m. and l2:l5 p. N
Arrive at Alexandra at 7:45 q m. and 2:33 m
The $50 a. M train from Alexandria and l2:l6
D. m. train from Hamilton, connect at Hamilton
with Kemp's Daily Line of Coaches fes L
cellville, Snckersvlle, Berryville and Va.
chester; also with Resmer's Limo Of Coaches
which leave Leesbu-g daily for Aide and
Middleburg.
THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
i AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
The Old Favorite Mail Route via Aqua Creek,
The Shortest and Best Route TO Ri"h-
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS
Washington city twice daily, Sun ai-A
day p. m. excepted from the wharf <sssSssI
foot of Seventh street, st 7l5 a. m, and ills p
H., stopping at Alexandra each way, sno con.
Meeting at Aqua Creek with the Richmond,
Fred d icksbufg and Potomac R. r., with e!e-
gan; s, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on all trains. Through tickets snd baggage
checks TO all points South.
Both boats stop at Alexandria going and re-
turning. j. 3. GENTRY.
Gen. Ticket Agt.
ian lift Richmond Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20
MARIN K LIST

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. SEPT. 20.
ARRIVED.
Steamer E c Knight. Johnson, to Hooe, Wed
derburn & Co.
SAILED.
Schr Il q Thomas, Boston, By American
Coal Co.
Schr Hope. Philadelphia, by Hooe, Wedder-
burn Il Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20
ALEXANDRIA VA.
TUESDAY, sbPIEMBER 20, 1870.

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. the tenor OF
the dispatches from Europe, it would seem
that the occupation of Paris. by the Prusslaus
is inevitable. Their Southern advance troops
arc expected to cross the Seine at Villeneuve
and ST. Georges pass 10 the rear OF Versailles,
and plant batteries on the heights OF Claimant,
from which point they can command portion
OF the city as far as the Boulevaras Enter
and Mount Parnasse The northern army is said
to be marching by way of St. Denis. The French
are reported disputiog the advance of the Prus-
siaus at several points on the Seine and the
Marne, with some success. but New York
Herald correspondent, writing from Paris,
states that there was a sanguinsry fight ten
miles from Paris, on Sunday, between $4,000
Prussians and French recouneitering force,
n which The latter we're defeated; and PruS.
sian scouts arc reported at various places near
the walls of Paris. Bazaine's army is reported
to b. we'll supplied with provisions and mu-
nitons.
The report that an interview is to take place
between Favre and Bismarck is confirmed land
it is SAID that ''they are now in comuuoica'
ton, with reason to believe that q successful
negotiation for peace vii! result" although
Mr.. Motley has informed the State Depart.
ment at Washington 'that Prussia refuses to
treat with the present French government on
the ground that it is unauthorized, unstable
and incapable of giving lasting guarantees, and
not because republic has been proclaimed, nor
that it has any intention of reinstating the
Emperor Earl Granville is reported to
have made suggestions to NJ. Theirs in an in
terview on Friday last, which, it would seem,
he communicated to his Government, and
from which has resulted the proposed Interview
between Bismarck and Jules Favre. Tbier;
has gone to St. Petersburg.
Trouble with the Red Republicans continue:
to be feared in Paris. They are still posting
placards on the walls announcing new Gov
crnment. 1t was reported that Socialist
meeting was to be held to urge more radlca
form, under the leadership of several OF the
more ultra Republicans.
Rome has not yet been occupied, although
the Italians have advanced to within shor
distance of the city. The Italian Chamber
will soon convene at Florence, to hear the re
suit of the plebicitum in the Papal territory. -
The troops on entering VALERIE we're received
with enthusiasm General Bike, according
-, GuIus
Spain has approved the recognition of the
French Republic by Count Olozaga, the Span
ish Minister at Paris
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

NOTICE OF lSSOLUTION.
" The firm OF CUGSWELL IL BO7NThN
has this day been dissolved by m utusl consent,
and the business Of the firm will be settled By
E. S. Boynton. ); 5 COGS W ELL.
z. S. b YNTDN.
Thankful for the patronage Of the public 70
the late firm, hereby give notice that | will
continue the sale of OILS aud LAMPS and
LAMP GOODS. at the old stand. No. All King
street, AleEandris, Va. -
sep N--10t r.. :. Bo4NTON.
CEED -Boughton and Purple
= straw, early varieties, which pro; ucsd so
we'll the past season. Also Lancaster Amber
and other kinds tor sale by
GEO. 7. WORTHiNGTON,
POnc Mills.
Also one COPPER STILL 20 gallons caps-
city. - sep 2O-i
CHOICE HANS, Dried Beef and Cheese for
u sale by
sep2J J. CLINTON MILBURN.
TORSFORD'S BEAD PKEPAR ALTON
II and Rumford's and Columbia Yeas. Pow
ders, for sale by
sep 20 j. CLINTON MlLBU Nm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept. zO.-The mar
ket Cor Wheat continues active for good and
prime lots and prices arc fully maintained !;
offerings Of 1880 bushels white and red, with
sales at 122. 125, 1870, 1872 l35, 1873, l4O, l45
and 146. Corn is active at an advance; offer
ings of 143 bushels mixed, with sales at 95. Rye
is in light receip. and nominal. Oats are active
and firm; offerings of 1874 bushels, with sales
at ~, 43 end "A. Butter and Eggs unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20
corruption

A letter from Washington states that 1t is
reported that when the practice ship Savannah
reached Annapolis on the 18th inst, tho col
lector of the port, made regular raid on all
the canary birds, walking sticks, lunch-baskets
and other trifing articles which the midship.
men had brought homo as mementoes Of the
cruise. The collector had on hand full corps
of deputies to aid him, and they we're all very
Jealous, it is stated, until they came to about
$500 worth OF wines, reported to belong to
certain prominent government officers, when
the rigid investigation subsidized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

Complaint is made of the bad conduct OF
many of the rising generation" 10 Easton,
Md. The Gazette OF that place says, and the
remark may be applied to other places besides
Easton, 'wo would advise the parents of q
number Of overgrown, lazy, longing boys
about town, to sec TO their habits. They need
employment Their minds must be occupied
with something, aud it would be far more
creditabe to direct them in upright, honest
channels than allow them to indulge in idle.
ness, and their minds mature in all sorts Of
corruption"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

The Northern papers tell US, says the BAIL
more Gazette, that "Nlr. Dawes has mace
good speech at Portland, Maine" nc sala
nothing, of course, about the extravagant eH'
penditures of tho Federal Government. his
charges on this head in Congress brought him
into so much dsreputc with his party that he
has been exceedingly careful not to repeat
them. He brought forward facts and figures
to substantiate bis allegations at that time, and
really seemed to be virtuously inclined. But
finding by sad experience. that ''the greater
the truth the greater tho libel, he has repent.
ed OF his spasm Of honesty and now eulogses
where he formerly condemned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-20

INSURANCE
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS
placed in responsible companies, a. 1ar rates, by
sp 7.tf HOOE WEDDERBURF & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

Z AWYERS and others will find it 10 their intere
IL TO examine nay large stock of Stationery.
August %, 1870. w. g. MASON.
FINE assortment of Stone and Crockery ware
N for sale cheap by r. RON LUCAS.
Harp er's Ferry August SIT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

In affections peculiar to Females. 10 unequalled by
any other as in ChIoross, Retention,
Painfulncss. OF Suppression of Customary Eyacua-
tions. liberated or schirrus State of the Uterus,
and all complaints incident to the sex. the decline
change of life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

VNTE have juft received. and are now Offering for
w sale, the most reasonable terms, one of the
largest and best selected assortments OF
- TO " u ..
ever before presented the people of the county
The stock embraces all the latest and most improved
styles. among which may be found. ,,
"THE BALTIMORE PARLoR HEATERS. and
Illuminating Gas Burner for heating one or more
rooms; the INDEPENDENTS" a self feeding
Base Burning Coal Stove, for dwellings, halls or
offices the ORIENTAL, just now SO much public
favor Parlor Dining Room Cook, for wood or
coal the Rink Egg Stove, superior article; all
other Parlor, Air Tight and Ten plate Stoves; the
improved CONSTITUTION COOK, for wood or
coal the Sentinel, with extension top, for wood
coal the Olive Branch and Wyona, both of which
are very superior cook.
In short, their assortment is so complete that all
they ask is inspection from those in want. conf
dent to please both as to price and style. Also on
ha nd a large and general assortment of
TIN AND SHEET-IRON WARE,
plain and fancy, and of the latest patterns.
Those wishing to procure very superior Iron
Force Pump, can inspect the same at the Shop, or
at the residence of Mr.: Ed. Williams.
nE- Terms CASH in all cases, unless special agree
ment to the contrary.
ROOFING, SCOUTING, &C.,
done usual the shortest notice and in the best
manner. Thankful to the public for the liberal en-
couraeement in the past, continuance Is respect
fully collected. MILLER SMI1G.
October l9, 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

LEAVES FOR ORNAMENT.-Thi is the sea-
son for beautiful leaves. Every day we may
now see the living green change to crimson
like the maple, scarlet like the sumach, or
soft brown like the oak, or golden yellow like
the horse chestnut. The Nonrose Repu6G-
can asks: ''Do young readers know what
beautiful ornaments these leaves, by some
called dead, make for their rooms? They
must be nicely dried in books, or between
boards-the leaves or papers changed every
two or three days-and heavy weights put on
that they may lie fiat. Some persons press
them with moderately warm fiat iron when
they first gather them. Get all the richest
colors you can, and add to them the lovely
green ferns and breaks which any little walk
into the country will give you, and you have
no idea, if you have never tried it, what
charming finish they give to room, wreathed
around pictures, or over bay window. or
door opening into another room. You secure
:. depth Of color, warm glow, and spirit of
. grace and beauty, which. even if your room is
simple and unadorned will render it attractive
Try it," 1t is stated that decaying leaves in
the forests of other countries do not present
go varied and beautiful an appearance as they
do in ours; and that number pressed in this
country and shipped to Europe a year ago
were greatly admired and sought after as valu-
able and rare curiosities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

FoR PoIsoNs-For the sting of bee and
wasp or bite of any poison insect, tobacco is
said to be cure. Put the strong juice into
the wound as we'll as you can. Tobacco is q
strong poison, and counteracts and neutralizes
the poison Of insects. Also when something
is run under a finger nail, tobacco deadens
pain very quickly. IF you are no tobacco
chewer moisten tobacco with water to get
juice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
ATTENTION, ATTENTION..

once more do call the attention of the people of
" Jefferson and surrounding counties. to that in
stantaDeous adhesive compound, ROMANS IN
FALLIBLE CEMENT, an article above all others
smiles to A1gered cheeks peace troubled spirits,
and above all restores all broken articles OF Glass,
China, Marble, Porcelain, Bone, Wood, Leather, or
any and all articles belonging to the Kitchen or
ParIoT to their former state of perfection. Price
only Is cts. For sale by w. s. MASON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
Address
H 4. HelmbOId,
Drug and Chemical Warehouse,
1914 BROADWAY, New York.

NONE ARE GENUINE
Unless done up in steel-engraved wrapper. with
smile of my Chemical Warehouse, and signed
n. T. Helmbold.
April &c, ls10-lY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
TINWARE. ROOFING. SPOUTING. &C.

TINWARE. ROOFING, SPOUTING, &c.
HAVING secured the services of MIR. John C.
n SmaIe, a competent and finished workman,
prepared to execute
TIN & SHEET-IRON WORK,
ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
and all work in my line OF business at the shortest
notice and upon the most reasonable terms. The
public are invited to call upon at my place of
business, Market House Square, Charlestown.
August Is, 1870. JOS. II. EASTERDAY.
STILL A FEW LEFT OF THE SAME SORT.
TEIE have still some of those celebrated Keller
w Wheat Drills. built by Samuel Fitz at Mar
tinsburg. which we lieve has been acknowledg ed
by all who have used them. &c be the best market.
The best of references be given but we deem it
unnecessary Those who want Drills will find it 10
their interest to apply early the number is limited
and the price reduced. Terms easy.
Aug 20, 1870 WEIRICK WELLER
GUNNYSIDE, Bibb's, Sections and other inn
- proved Fire Place Heaters, will be delivered and
put up at short notice aud guaranteed.
September l3. McCURDY 4 DUKE.
lJALF Bushels. Horse Buckets, Brooms, Tubs and
III Wooden Bowls, for eale by
LAUSAGE Cutters and Filters, for sale By
- Oct IL. JAS LAW. HOOFF.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
MATCHMAKING AND REPAIRING.

THE undersigned having rented the Shop ndjoin-
i ing the Blacksmith Shop of Mr. Hiram o'Ban-
non. in Charlestown, is prepared to Make and Re-
pair Wagons and Carriages; and also make and
repair G rain Cradles.
The subscriber Ia an experienced workman, and
will have the assistance OF practical Wagon, Car
rage and Cradle Makers, and therefore promise
faithful execution of all work undertaken-
PIomptitude and reasonable charges will be the
motto of the new establishment.
March 8, lS70-tE J. w TRIPLETT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

- Aunt Susan says: "Suppose all the
men were in one country, and all the women
in another, with big river between them
Good gracious what lots of poor women would
be drowned"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

Wis, MAGIC LINIMENT-For the radical cure
n of ali Spinal Affections, Rheumatism, Neural
Tia. Bruises, Spralns, Swellings Cuts Calls, &c
aud Aches of any description, procure bottle of
this invaluable Liniment, and cure IL warTr nted
For sale by w. o MAsoN,