Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-26
NEWS OF THE DAY,
81 shoi7 The ucry age and body OF the T""e''

dcred that copies OF the resolutions be sent TO
the German Congress and the Hon. Secretary
of Safe of the United States Measures were
taken TO obtain subscriptions for the aid of the
wounded and widows and orphans OF the war.
The Montreal correspondent Of the Toronto
(CanaGa) Globe says a gentleman who arrived
lately from France took an Office in St. James
street, and within the last few days has been ac-
lively recruiting for the French army. Recruits
have their passage paid to Europe, where they
arc promised bounty. Most of the recruits,
so far, have been lrl5hmen. The recruiting
officer seems to have means, as he opened a
credit with one OF the banks to the amount OF
$4,000.
Application has been made by some Rich
monG manufacturers 10 be allowed to put up
plug tobacco in tin boxes. The recent law gives
the Commissioner OF Internal revenue discrc-
lionary power in deciding what materials may
be used under such regulations az he may pre-
scribe bu: as yet nothing of definite nature
has been done looking to change from wood
to metallic substances.
The Pittsbulg papers state that three little
children recently narrowly escaped horrible
death from Sausage with strychnlne inside,
which had evidently been thrown into the
street to kill dogs. ProvidentialIy the mother
Of the children arrested them while just beiin-
ming to cat the sausage, which had been divi-
ded between them.
Minister Washburnn Informs the State De-
partmcnt at Washington that France adheres
to the declaration of Paris as we'll in regard
to the linitcd States as other Powers, and
Prus>iln property in American bottoms will be
respected unless contraband Of war, and Amer
lean property in Pru<sian bottoms will be
| treated on the same TENS
The Secretary of War has been authorized
to contract with Henry K. Brown, Of New
burg, n. T., for che erection OF bronze eques
TRAN statue OF General Winfield Scott, to be
made Of cannon captured 10 Mexico. The cost
of the statue will not exceed $4,000, and it
will ornament Franklin Square, Washington.
The Prussiau Consul General at New Y ork
will only forward to Germany such volunteers
in her cause as are still subjects of Prussia, and
liable to military service. General Sgel offers
to lead 4 division OF volunteers to make &c.
scent on the French coast.
Mr. G.. c. Simmons, of st. Louis, has effec-
TED very important sale Of iron lands 10 Mis-
souri to Eastern capitalists who have pur
chased them with double purpose, that
OF extracting the iron from the earth and
opening up aaothcr important line CT railroad
10 Nt Louis.
1t is announced from New Y ork, that the
Executive Committed of the Evangelical ALI
aacc have unanimously decided that the Gene
raj Conference, to be held in New York in
September next. shall not be postponed on ac.
count Q! the war IN Europe.
The idea Of teaching deaf mutes to talk had
its origin in France many years ago, but it is
said it has been broug ht to its fullest develop.
mcnt in New Y ork city, within the last half.
dozen years, by the Institution for the improved
instruction of Deaf Mutes.
The extreme heat Of the weather has large ly
increased :lc nlm,: Of deaths in all the
large cities No less than ten hundred and
forty eight pelso0s died ia New York city last
week. This is an Increase Of three hundred
and forty seven over the previous week.
Doctor Hecto Monroe, late professor OF
languages al Georgetown College, Vas prostra.
ted by til, heat en- Saturday evening, from the
effects Of! which lie died while being taken to
Providence Hospital
Yesterday morning German woman, ser
want in the house OF Sebastian Rabbi, in the
seventh ward, Washington walked eff with
valuable god watch and bag OF gold dollars
belonging to her employer.
The Secretary Of the Treasury hes perem-
tori!y ordered the sale Of the steamer Virgin,
now lying at the Washington navy YARD, and
she will BE- disposed Of to morrow to the high
est bidder
4 regular system Of bribery and corruption
OF Government officials by leading lines Of
ocean steamers has Just been brought TO light
in New York.
4 terribly destructive fire occurred 10 Co..
brook, New Ilampshire on Sunday last, which
destroyed nearly all the business part OF the
town.
President Grants annoyance by Office. seek
crs at Long Branch seems to continue without
abatement. lie has now determined to see
none but personal friends.
The sales of leaf tobacco in the Louisville
market sibce November |, 1869. amount to 81,
39G hogshcadS, the value OF which at $40
hoesi,cad is 1896, 440.
ikc PEOPLE OF Prussia will observe Wcdncs-
day next a. d&y TT fasting and prayer TO
prori;iatr Divine Providence aud invoke
blessing 90 their armies.
Yesterday morning q colored messenger OF
the Georgia Legislature shot and killed one Of
the coorcd members. 4 private quarrel is said
TO have been the cause.
1t is reported that thr Turkish Government
has contracted with parties in America for two
hundred cann0n-Goublful
The San Francisco papers state that scarcely
tirn hundred Chinese passengers arrived 10
that city by the late steamer from Hong Kong.
Four attempts at suicide we're made n NJ as
sachusetts on Sunday-onc on account OF being
distressed 10y the heat.
In his new novel, "hlan and Wife," Wilkie
Collins brings strong indictment against the
present rage for muscular exercise, whereby
some persons arc broken for lc" The author
thinks that whcn the votarcs Of violent phys