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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

The drought continues. The corn crop will
suffer materially, in most Of the counties in
tb;c Sknfo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

The Fredericksburg Herald says 1.-The
Conservatives of Alexandria having named
Alexandria as the place, and Thursday the
29th as the time for holding the Conservative
Convention to nominate candidate for the
7th District, it is to be hoped that all the
counties Interested will concur in their action. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

German and French adVces furnish many
accounts Of noble daring, and intrepid gallant
ry on the part of many officers and private So.
diers, in both armies, during the present war
in Europe Courage and heroism ore the
characteristics OF both nations. They are fully
matched in both these particulars, though dlt-
feriDg in many others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ., 1870
The EUROPEAN WAR NEws.-Iu the Ian.

The EUROPEAN WAR NEws.-Iu the Ian.
gusge of a contemporary "the most skillful
adept in the science OF war, strategy and grand
tactics may safely be de6ed to extract an idea
of the situation of aft lirs at the seat of war
that will approximate anywhere near the
truth" from the accounts that are published.
The French, according to the dispatches werc
worsted IN the battle on Tuesday; but they
are said to have gained success on Wednes'
day, and then there is an unofficial report
Of victory won by Marshal Bazaine o7er the
forces of General Steinmetz, in which the
Prussian loss is estimated at thirty thousand
men. On the other hand, it is reported from
London that the French we're badly beaten
yesterday morning, on the Sedan road,a that
the Prussians have entered Carignan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

The Agricultural fairs which arc to be bed.
this fall! in many Of the counties OF this State,
promise to be we'll attended. Wo wish them all
great success; and regret that We arc not to
have one this year in Alexandria. Prepare
tons are making fer the State Fair in Rich
mond, which, it is expected, will be the largest
and best yet held there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

REMOVAL OF THE PENITENT1ARY.-We
learn that tho Peuitcntiary Commissioners
appointed to take into consideration the pro-
priely ctremoVlng the rcnitentiary. and to
recommend new site, have agreed upon
report, and will urge tue removal OF this
institution from the vicinity of this city, and
suggest two or three suitable sites for it On the
canal. -Rtch. State Jomwm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

The conservation of Rev. VIM. Pinckney,
D. D., assistant Bishop elect of the Episcopal
diocese of Maryland, will take place in Wash
ington, at the Church of the Epiphany, on the
9th OF October next. A number Of Bishops
from all parts of the country are expected to
BIO present. On account Of the i'll health OF
Bishop Nottingham he will not be able to
witness the conservation Of his cOadiutor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

NOTICE is given to all persons interested in
ISOLATION on tho plan adopted by the Ger
man Building Association of this city, that a
meeting is called 10 be held at the Assembly
Hoom9, on SATURDAY EVENING, at eight
o'clock. By request:
sep It'd 3. +. PRICE and othors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

At Newtown, Stephensbu1g. Charles Trus.
sell is designated for service as mail messenger
as often as may DO necessary, from lst Of Sep
TENDER, at $74 per aunum At Middletown,
Levi Maury is designated as messenger at SIS
per annum, service as often as necessary from
lst September. At Coalsmouth, West Vir.
pinia, E. Nicholas is designated as messenger,
service twice daily between postoffice and steam
boat wharf, from lst September, at $llO pei
annum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

TO such sn extent has the Disgusting rracc-
lice OF adding Hon" to the names OF persons,
been carried, that we observe the cpitict is
now, in many clscs, prciixcd to ihc*. who
have even becn caudil,ttcs for public Offices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

Al article in the last number Of the NORTH
British Review asserts that since the detoa
at Sadowa,' the internal consultations Of
AUSTRIA have been gradually advancing, anc
the honest acceptance Of constitutional princ:'
pies has made her the most liberal government
OF Europe, and, for the present, the only safe
refuge of liberty between the Alps and the
Baltic. But, this new development, i: is ad
ded, cannot yet be considered as practically
complete. This could not be effected within
80 short time as four years, even in ccntra-
lizcd State, and it would be chimerical to ex'
pcct it in polyglott empire devdel into two
distinct political halves, with mixed populations,
culture, taste. history, Sc. Nevertheless it
seems strange to hear it said that AustrlH is
the most liberal government in Europe. Such
are the changes of modern days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

The "March 10 Paris" is now the subject 0!
absorbing interest,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

In SOUTH CAROLINA the Legislature, a
majority Of which is composed Of blacks, passed
bill empowering Board OF Commissioners
to purchase largo districts of vacant and, and
to sell them at cost and on ca sy credits to the
freedmen. All this looked very fair but it
now turns out that the individual commits
sioners formed ring, bought up lands, and
sold them to the Board at enormous profits
and that the blacks cannot afford to give the
double prices paid per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

Holden retorts. He pitches into the New
York Tribune and Times for accusing him of
garbling Tourgee's letter concerning outrages,
as follows 1--WE have few words to say to you,
gentlemen OF the Times and Tribune. and they
ure these: that you deem these Southern Gov
ernors ofhcious, but not more so than you are
yourselves, so much so that we are forced to
admit that Pomeroy's Democrat contains more
truth than either you or all the papers OF your
ilk combined. We are pleased to place you on
the side of Rebellion, KukIuxism and Treason,
willing subjects OF the Lost Cause, and slaves
OF the theories of Jefferson Davis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

The stockholders of the Richmond and Dan
vile r. R. Co., have, 10 general meeting, re
solved to accept the the acs of the General AS
sembly of Va, approved 18th July, 1870, en-
titled aa act directing the Board of Public
Works to sell to the Richmond and DanvilIe
Railroad Company the stock Of the State IL
said company, aud authorizing said company
to buy the same, aud hereby agrees to the pur
chase of the interests of the State In the capl
tai stock OF the company on the terms and stip
uations set forth in said act. The act provide;
that for each share Of stock now held in sale
com oany by the State the company shall pay
one share of State stock. The State owns
about IL, 900 shares, which is equivalent in val
ue, at the present market value Of stock to
about 100000. The payments are to be
made in twelve equal semi-annual iustalments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

1t is made by y now process, with the latest
and most imp owed kind OF machinery.
1t is made from tho purest and best qualities
Of c)tton,
That in strength, ovennoss quality, length
and inene:s for numbers given,
1t HAS No SUPERIOR
il an equal in tho ontirc world. For sale by
ROBERT l.. WOOD,
No. G2 King, corner Fairfax street
sup 0-1nc .&tw2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02
BY Beck, Knox Kerby.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL rs
~ TATE.-By virtue Of q uccree Of the Coun.
ty Court OF Alexandria county, pronounced At
its June term. 1869, in the chsncery suit Of john
Howell vs. William II. Shirley, the undersign-
ed, Commissioner appointed by the said decree
will offer for sale, by public auction, at Alex
SATURDAY, the Oath day Of September, $50,
at II o'clock M, the undivided ono twelfth in.
terest Of the said William II: shirley, il, tho
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND on the Essss1
east side of Washington street, between DIS
King and Prince streets. in tho city Of AlexaI-
dria numbered Ii.
TEkMS--One third Of tho purchase money
in cash ; the residue in two equal payments a..
six and twelve months the deferred payments
to be secured By tho purchasers bon;s, with
good surety, and o retention OF the title to the
property sold until the purchase money shat!
have been paid. Stamps ana decd TO bo pail
for by purchs.or. D. l.. SMCOT,
aug 29-.s Commits Toner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-02

EOY 70 TIE WORLD TOBACCO.
just received consignment of this popular
brand of Tobacco which We offer for sale ut
manufacturers price
WATTLES, KNOX & CO.,
aug 26-lm No. 81 Union street.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
A VILLAINOUS TRICK.

A good joke is told on a member
of one of the volunteer companies
which went down to Pensacola. We
think it was a Mississippi company.
and it is said to be Il fact. Being
accustomed to fresh water, living in
the interior, and not having been out
on the Gulf of Mexico before, he
was in blissful ignorance of its
briny properties. Getting up in the
morning, as usual, to perform his
daily ablutions, he drew a bucket
of water, set it down near some of
his comrades, and retired for soap
and towel. Returning with the az
ticles, he soused into the bucket of
water; with face and hands. The
consequence may be imagined. Re
covering from the shock, and rub
bing his burning eyeballs, he ex-
claimed: 81 can whip the rascal
that salted this water. A man can't
draw a bucket of water and leave it
Il few moments without some prank
is played upon him." Dashing the
water aside, he left amid the shouts
and jeers of his companions, who
had been silently watching him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
A BUFFALO ROMANCE.

The Buffalo E1press tells the fol
lowing story:
In one of the boarding houses
upon the east side of Main street
there occurred a singular incident
last Monday night. A very respect
able young gentleman and refined
young lady who had resided in the
house for over six months as single
persons and mere acquaintances,
suddenly announced to their fellow
boarders that they were man and wife
and had been for some time. The fol-
lowing little circumstance the young
gentleman related as to the cause of
their secresy. Two or three years
ago he had boarded in the family
of very wealthy old gentleman at
Nashville, Tenn. This old gentle
man quarreled with his wife, and
having taken a strong liking for
the young gentleman in question.
informed him that he would will all
his property to him on condition
that he would marry his only daugh-
ter. This the young man refused
to do especially as he knew that the
daughters affections were centered
elsewhere than upon him. But the
old gentleman, whom i'll health had
made irascible, stoutly asserted that
unless he agreed to the transaction
he would leave his money to some
charitable institution; and the young
man, who was not very well posted
in legal matters, thinking to do the
wife and daughter a service, agreed
to the proposition, and the will was
made and the old man came to the
eastern part of this State to receive
medical treatment. The.yOung man
shortly afterwards married the lady
of his choice and came here to live,
but, as he says, to prevent the old
gentleman from willing his property
away to charitable institutions, his
marriage was kept secret, and his
wife and himself lived together in
the same house for months rs friends
simply. Last Sunday, however, a
telegram was received announcing
the death of the old gentleman, and
the young man, having made over { y
all of his right and title (D to the
extensive estate to the family of the
deceased, now publicly announces
his marriage and is happy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
THE GREAT oBEIIsK

When the great obelisk, brought
from Egypt, was erected by Fontana
in the Square of st. Peters in 1856,
it was determined to make that gi-
gantic undertaking an incarnation
of the knowledge and resources of
Rome. They arranged the tackle
and spotted their hands for the del
icate and perilous work. To make
all safe and prevent the possibility
of accident from some sudden cry
or alarm, a Papal edict was proclaim
ed by Sixtus ", promising death to
any man who should utter loud
word until the engineer gave the
signal that all risk was past.
AS the majestic monolith moved
up, the populace closed in, the Square
was crowded with admiring eyes and
beating hearts. Slowly that huge
chrystallization of Egyptian sweat
fit emblem of the toll wrought col
umn of a civilized state-rose on its
basis-five degrees-ten- fifteen
twenty. All, there are signs of fall
tering. No matter. No voice. ST.
lence! 1t moves again-twenty five,
thirty, forty, forty-three. 1t stops.
Now there is trouble. Lo! those
hempen cables, that, like faithful
servants, have obeyed the mathema-
tician, have suddenly lugged out an
order from God not to hold the base
steady auy longer upon those terms.
The engineer, who knew the hand
writing of that order, trembled.
The obedient masons looked at each
other, silent, and then watched the
threatening, hanging mass of stone.
The unspoken question was, Which
way will it fall! Among the crowd,
silence-silence everywhere; and
the sun poured down upon the still
ness and despair. Suddenly, from
out that breathless mass of men rang
a cry, clear as an archangers trump,
Wet the rOpesP The crowd turned
to look. Tiptoe, on a post, in a jack
ct of homespun, his eyes full of pro-
phetic fire, and his whole figure wild,
and lost in his irresistible emotion,
stood a workman of the people.
His words flashed like the lightning,
and struck. From the chief engin-
eer to his lowest servant, that lawless
cry had instant obedience. Water
was dashed upon the cables. They
bit fiercely into the granite. The
windlasses were manned once more.
The obelisk rose to its place, and
took its stand for centuries.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
PARIS NEWSPAPERS.

The difficulties of communication
and the scarcity of paper have driv-
en- those of the Paris journals which
are still published to a variety of
shifts. Some consist of a single
page, printed on silk paper, copies
which, with the title and margin cut
off, in order to make them as light
as possible, are dispatched by bal
loon post, and occasionally reach
their subscribers. The Gaulois,
which prior to the siege was a broad
side of four pages, is now reduced
to the size of sheet of note-paper,
which is very light. 1t is not printed
on both sides, nor, indeed, is it
printed at all. 1t is Autographed,
and consists of four short and mar
row columns, filled with writing so
minute that to read it would be Il
sore trial for ones eyes. They i'm
part no information which has not
already been supplied from other
sources, but as curiosities of journ-
alism they are of considerable in
terest.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
MLLERsBURG, HOLMES COUNTY o. THURSDAY DEC. l, 1870
:. N-nSH

1 SS.
Very well; my orders are to see
this placed nsyour bands, and that
done l may as wen Be off,
But who sent you with it," asked
the bewildered woman.
Indeed, Madam, l was too busy
to ask that; and besides it was none
of my business he said, with a
hearty laugh; ''good day, and a good
Thanksgiving to you, and he sprang
into his wagon and drove away.
Let us carry it in, mother" said
the girls, land take off these wrap
pings; there may be something in
side that will explain the mystery"
Yes, l see some writing under
there" cried Emma. eagerly, and
pulling away the outside paper she
read aloud: "Mrs. Thurston will
please inspect this turkey carefully
AS it was dressed in a hurry some
thing may have been left inside
which should be removed before
cooking" The girls laughed mer-
rily as their mother-more and more
bewildered still-exclaimed:
Il should think there was some
thing inside, truly, and a good deal
that never belonged there, toow
And pulling out what seemed to be
a stufiing of thick brown paper, they
found five parcels securely wrapped
up from all danger of being soiled
by the nice fat turkey. The largest
of these was opened first, and Lefty
opened her eyes in wonder when it.
proved to be pair of blue boots
the very things she wished but had
not dared to pray for. The next
was collar for Emma, then came
pair of kid gloves for Lizzie, the jet
bracelets for Mary, and, last of all, a
pair of spectacles for the mother,
with full directions where to have
them exchanged provided they did
not suit her eyes, which, however,
they happened to do charmingly.
How they all stood and stared as one
thing after another was opened and
proved to be the very things that
little Lefty had been praying for.
And such great grand turkey as
that was-they never had seen one
more than half as large before! Hun
CRY as they all were for thanksgiving
turkey, after they had eaten as much |
as they possibly could, and had sent
a wing to poor sick man over the |
way, and a drum-stick to the little |
lame boy next door, there seemed
still the half of it left on the plat
ter. So they had a second thanks
giving dinner on Friday, and on
Saturday the picking of the bones
afforded them another grand feast.
In the midst of all the rejoicing
little Lefty slipped away by herself
to thank God for having heard her
prayers, while all her sisters felt that
there must be some use in praying
when it had been the means of
bringing them such nice things. 1t
was a long while before they learned
that these gifts of their heavenly
Father had come through the hands
Of their kind brother Theo.
l think my little reader will agree
with me that the thanksgiving tur-
Key which Theo. Thurston thus got
lp and sent home was a nice affair
Is well as real funny one.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01

The anatomist who has discovered
new muscle in the human body
has taken out patent, and no one
can use the muscle without paying
royalty.
An American editor cautions his
tall readers against kissing short
women, as the habit has rendered
him exceedingly round shouldered.
A laughable thing took place at Il
revival meeting somewhere in Mis-
sissippi not long since. The min
lister noticed a seedy-looking chap
in one of the seats, looking as though
he needed religion or a good square
meal. SO he stepped up to him and
asked him if he was a Christian,
mo, sir" said he, VI am the editor
of the Democrat paper in this place" I"
"Then, in the name of God, let us
pray" replied the devoted minister"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
A RARE ANIMAL.

A gentleman who came down on
the Farragut from Fort Buford says
the Sioux City Daily Times gives
the following information regarding
a species of animal hitherto un-
known on this continent:
Sir John Z. Packenham, an officer
in the English army, who has been
spending the last year in her Males
tvs Northern Provinces, arrived at
Fort Buford with animal of rare
beauty, and never before caught on
this continent, nor has it been known
till late years that this species ex-
listed in this country. 1t is of the
same family as the giraffe, or cam
elopard, of Africa, and is known to
naturalists as the Tygomelia. They
are known to inhabit the high table
lands of Cashmere and Hindo Rosh,
but are more frequently seen on the
high peaks of the Himalaya Mount
aims.
The animal, was taken when quite
young, and is thoroughly domestic
ated and follows its keeper like a
dog. 1t is only four months old,
and ordinarily stands about five feet
high, but is capable of raising its
head two feet, which makes the an
imal seven feet when standing erect.
1t is of a dark brown or mouse col
or, large projecting eyes, with slight
of horns growing out.
This wonderful animal was caught
north of Lake Athabusca, on the
water of McKenzie's river. 1t has
a craw similar to the pelican, by
which means it can carry subsist-
ence for several days. 1t is very
fleet, being able to outfoot the fast
est horse in the country. The black
dapper spots on the rich brown col
or make it one of the most beauti-
full animals in existence-more
beautiful than the leopard of the
Chinese jungle.
Sir John did not consider it safe
to transport his pet by water down
the Missouri river, fearing the un-
certain navigation and the great
change of climate from the Man
itabo to the sunny south. He has
therefore, wisely concluded to go by
way of st. Paul, Minnesota.
The commander at Fort Buford
furnishes him an escort for the trip.
He will then proceed through Can
ada to Montreal, where he will ship
his charge to England.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
THE SATAN ROCKET.

| Nu' says Lu FTUUct J, Tie
distinguished civil engineer and
chemist, of the Rue de Londres,
Paris, has invented rocket which
will be formidable engine of de-
Tense. He has christened it the
fasee Satan. We have seen this
rocket made, and we will endeavor
to describe it to our readers. To
the end of an ordinary rocket is at
tached a very slight receptacle of
tin, having exactly the shape of a
conical bullet. In this receptacle is
arranged a chamber filed with a
composition based, we believe, upon
sulpbufet of carbon, which compo-
sition, once lighted, gives out con-
siderable heat. A fusee communi-
Gates from this chamber with the
top of the rocket. The tin bullet is
filled, just before being used, with
petroleum oil. The lighted rocket
rises in the air, and traverses the
space necessary to arrive over GER
tain spot. Arrived above its object,
the rocket sets fire to the fusee, the
composition in the chamber of the
bullet takes light, bursts its envel-
ope, and at the same time fires the
petroleum, which falls like a sheet
of flame, and continues burning.
The sheet of flame fills space of
sixteen to twenty-four square me-
tres, according to the size of the
rocket. No. throws one litre of
petroleum, No. 3 two litres, and No.
; three litres. They can be thrown
a distance of six kilometres, and
aimed with great precision, being
balanced by means of a long stick
attached to each rocket, which main
tains the elevation given to it at the
time of the discharge. Some inter
esting experiments were made with
this weapon at St. Cloud on the 10th
of last month. In less than ten
minutes considerable space of
ground was covered with sea of
fire. A committee, composed of
superior officers of artillery, pre-
sided over the experiments, and the
general at their head was appalled,
by the terrible nature of this engine
of destruction. Just imagine this
sea of fire falling upon the Prussian
masses, burning every thing, setting
light ON the cartridges in the sol |
diers' DOucheS. and tO the ammuni
ton vans of the artillery. Their
rout would be complete. The COM
mittee, in its report, has declared in
its opinion no civilized nation could |
make use of these rockets except
for reprisals; and it would be only
in case of the Prussians firing upon
us with petroleum bombs, such as
they used at Strasburg, that We
should be entitled to retaliate with
the new rocket. However this may
be, the Committee of National De-
fense has given the inventor large
building on the Batignolle formerly
a girls school J, and has ordered the
immediate manufacture, on large
scale, of Satan rockets. From day
to day 200 workmen will be actively
employed, and within few days we
shall have sufficient stock to en-
able US to repay the Prussians in
their own coin, if, as at Strasburg,
they make use of unlawful weapons.