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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

RELATIONS OF CLIMATE TO INDUSTRY. The
New York Times has an article on 1.-The rela-
tions of climate to industry" in which encoar.
aging illusions are made to the Southern
States in connection with their immigration
interests. It refers to 'the complete break
that the winter makes In the work Of most OF
the trades in the Northern States, and the
necessity that masons stonecutters, carpenters,
70. are under to betake themselves during
the winter months to other employments
wholly foreign to their trades. The Times
quotes from a letter to the London Spectator,
from an immigrant correspondent at lthIea,
n. Y, who talks of one man who is stone.
cutter in summer aud either glassmaker, a
wheelwright, hunter or lumberer in winter; OF
another, carpenter in summer and team.
ster in winter, driving wagon and a pair OF
horses OF his OVID; and the conclusion he
naturally comes to is that it is even more es-
sential to an emigrant to the United States to
be able to do many things tolerably we'll than
TO do one very we'll. He must, in short, it he
is to get on, be handy ma1 ready to turn to
whatever presents itself.
In view of these facts tho Times expresses
The opinion that now slavery is dead, the pro-
liabilities are that IN very few years We shall
see homogeneous society stretching from the
Canadian frontier to the Gulf, and possessing
in every region fair mixture Of both agricul-
ture and manufactures. But we think it is
hardly possible, whenever that time comes,
that the superiority OF the Sout thern climate
should not begin to exercise its legitimate in
huence over Southern industry particularly
when combined as it is with extraordinary rich
ness Of soil-and should not begin to draw of
laborers from the Northern States, just as the
Northern States are now drawing them OF
from Canada"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

HIRAM A. WOOD JAS 4. PRICE.
M7OOD & PRICE,
MACHINISTS
Having rented the shop formerly occupied by
". S: Moore. are prepared to do all work In
their line with neatness and dispatch
STEAM ENGINES built to order, and ro-
pair work of all kinds promptly attended TO.
We respectfully solicit share Of tho public
patronage. WOOD d PRICE,
Corner Of Royal ard Wilkes sts:.
sep G-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

AN ART MIsER AND HIS COLLECTIONS -
The New York Mail contains an extended
sketch of the eccentric art collector THOMAS
THOMSON, of Boston, who died some time
ago. Commencing life with large fortune,
he graduated with distinction at Harvard, and
then studied for the ministry. He preached
one sermon and then retired from the pulpit.
A passion ior the fine artstook possession of him,
and he commenced buying up pictures and be-
came liberal patron of struggling artists. In
1852 he lost by the fire at fremont Temple the
art collection Of ten years. The pictures thus
destroyed cost him $92,456. 1t is said they
could not have been replaced for $l5O,000.
He lost by the same fire valuable library,
rare collection OF prints and drawings, collec.
ton OF statuettes, and variety OF manuscripts,
maps, philosophical Instruments, &C., &c.
Nothing disheartened, ho almost Immediately
began to make new collection 1t was one OF
his peculiarties not to allow any ono to see his
pictures. lie depo, ,ited them in large vacant
store in Fulton street, where they were packed
away as be purchased them. He was what is
called picture miser. Not only did he not
allow others to see his pictures and works OF
art, but it is said that he himself never saw
apy half dozen Of them as many as halt dezen
times. It is supposed that his object in the be-
ginning was to form an art gallery as present to
The city of Boston-an intention probably trus'
trated by some Injustice he received at the hands
of certain Boston official. This injustice con:
sisted in overtazing his property. 1t excited
his resentment and caused him to remove in
disgust from Boston to New York: He seems
to have formed an attachment to Brattleboro'
Vermont, and Rhineteck, New York, on &C.
count of attentions shown him by the citizens
ofthose two places. To evidence this attach.
ment, he left his large fortune, estimated at
100000, independent OF the collection, to the
Door needle women of those towns, there not
being more than dozen women of this class in
either of the places. His property is now in
the hands of his wife, who it is said will faith
fully comply with the provisions of bis will.
The pictures seems 10 have been packed away
in the most chaotic manner without regard to
size, character or quality. Thew arc all to be
sold in New York next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

WIN. +. BROOkES,
Successor 10 Brookes & Taylor,l
FAMILY GROCER,
Corner Pitt and Prince streets,
And Dealer in
Fine Teas, Cofees, Sugars, Pickles. Americs an
and English, Canned Goods, Tobacco.
Segsrs, etc, etc.
N. B-All orders from the country shall re-
ceive prompt attention. dec7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

1t has Just been decided in baggage case at
New York that steamship companies arc lla-
b!e for the loss of passengers baggage. The pas
scnger had taken his vslise into the state room
and it was stolen from thence The company
argued that he had not placed the baggage IN
the place made ready for it, and that be had
taken charge OF it himselt, ,aud SO relieved them
of the responsibility. The court held that 6
passenger could not take charge oi his baggage
10 such way as to relieve the company while
il WAS On the ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

TUCKER s. LUCAS,
FRANKLIN BRICKWORKS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Having put in operation one of the
FRANKLIN BRICK MACHlNES
in connection with their hand made brick, are
now prepared to furnish at 10 per cent cash less
BRICKS of the finest quality and most supe'
ror make. :,
Builders and others wishing BRICKS would
do we'll to call and examine 70. themselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
All orders entrusted to our care will receive
prompt attention. aao Ill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

MARRIED ON CoND1T1oNs.-An Illinois pa
per, the Springfield Atlas, has the following
item -" Married, at the county clerks office,
in this city on Monday last, by the Rev. Dr.
Browo, MIR. Jacob Smith to Miss Harriet A.
Gould, aged thirteen years, daughter of VIM.
Gould, esq, of Bates, in this county. MIR.
Gould refused to permit MIR. Smith to take
his daughter except upon conditions in sub
stance as follows :-Tha, he would forever ab.
stain from the use OF tobacco and prolane Ian.
yuure, that he would treat his vile as his equal,
Iisciaimng all ownership in her as exclusive
property. The clergyman was also to perform
the nuptia ceremony without requiring the
lady to promise to obey her 'lege lord.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06
MACHINISTS.
NNACHINISTS AND BLACKSMITH :

WIS. MOORE & SONS
have removed their Machine and Blacksmith
Shop to No. 81 Union street, where they are
prepared to furnish al kinds of MACHINERY, ,
WROUGHT and CAST IRON FENCES, &c
REPAIRING done with dispatch, and at
prices that were charged previous to the war
sep 23-eo6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

wv RAPPING p A p RS.
STRAW Paper,
MANILA, BOGUS MANILA,
l i'A 'AA - VARIETY OF TWINEs
suitable for grocers, shoe and dry;goods dealers
Papers for druggists uses. We are, selllng
Wrapping Papers ataYsry low rates; & wholesale
and retail. BLANCHARD b MOHDN,
New Wrapping Paper Depot;
Paper received direct from the mills In the
large wsrerooms northeast corner Pennsylys-
mia avenue and llth ST., Washington, d. o.,
down stairs. Entrance on Eleventh street.
Washington, aug l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06
GROCERIES,.
M NJ. il. THORNTON
No. - Royal street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

No - Royal street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Dealer in
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, FINE TEAS. &c
Having purchased the entire stock of j. F.
Larkin, esq | am prepared to sci! goods IS low
as any other nouse in the city. have some
fine OLD WH1SKEY, which will sell ~ per
cent below the usual price. Also, WIN ES,
BRANDY, GIN and kU Il. | have also on
hand 10 cords of excellent WOOD, Pine, Oak
and Hickory, which will sell bslow the mar
ket price. Leave your orders at No. lG Royal
street, Alexandria. ian l--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

A GARD The undersgned would respect
zens of Alexsndris, Va. and surrounding
COUNTIES sla generally, for the liberal patronage
which they so kindly bestowed upon him while
n business, and would respectfully ask con
tinuance of the same for his successor, Wm. d:
Thorntoa. ESQ.,, who has this day bought out
nv entire stock Of Groceries and Liquors, and
viii in ihs ,uture carry on the grocery business
in its various branches, st the old stand, No.
10 Royal street.
j r. LAh hhlN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06
NEIDDLEBURG s. PLAINS TURNPIKE

NEIDDLEBURG s &PLAINS TURNPIKE
Notice is hereby given the Stockholders in
the Middleburg and Plains Station Turnpike
Company, that the road having been completed
by the Contractor and received by the Engi-
neer and Directory of this Company, the resi-
due of the smount subscribed to the capital
WM H. ADAMS. Esq, at Middleburg. If
not convenient to pay the money, will take
stockholders notes at 80 days.
By order Of the Board:
ARTH. L. ROGERS, Prest.
Middlehurp dec 9-eo2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

NIAS AND STEAM FITTING
VIM. COGAN.
No. Is North Royal street.
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment Of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS.
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY
pORUELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MIOA and
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES;
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS. VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished
and fitted up with Gas in the most substantial
and elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, SC. prompt
ly and faithfully executed; all at prices which
will give satisfaction. my 8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06
BANKERS.

BANKERS.
1oHN W gusKr, ARTHUR HERBERT.
DURKE & HERBERT,
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
OrF1cE-CoRNER KING u WATER SITS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA
GOLD AND SIL YER COIN,
.:.--1 ,'- AND EXCHANGE.
a BONDS AND STOCKS,
BOUGHT AND SOLD ON CoMMLSo!ON;
nTme Billg collected on all accessible points,
and RENTED tor promptly.
> U. 8. Revenue Stamps and Corporation lax
Certificates Of Alexandria always on hand and
for sale. -... nov LII
WILMER D, coRsE. MONTGOMERY d. coRsE
BANKING HOUSE OF
WILMER D. CORSE u Coz,
Nos. 81 & SO, King st..
WILL DEAL IN
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. GOLD AND
SILVER COIN. UNCURRENT
MONEY. RAILROAD
BONDS, &c. &c.
GOVERNMENT BONDS and other socuri-
ties bought and sold on commission.
Collections made on all accessible points IN
the United States, and proceeds promptly re-
n,itted Int Rev. Stamps for sale sep
OPECIALTIES!
SPECIALTIES!
Magic Lanterns, Magic Games Ring Puz-
z,es. Disse ted Maps and Pictures, Jewery
Vases, Building Blocks, Shell Boxes, kaleid-
oscopes Solitaire Boards. SC, &c, ali of which
will be sold chesp. CHAS. w GREEN,
dec1S G9 King street.
THAVE JUST RECEIVED Gne assort-
i ment of COFFEES. consisting of Mocha
Jaws, Laguyrs and Rio; also Tosslc1 Conses
in ! lb packages, properly prepared snd war
rapted strictly prime.
dac O l79 King street.
DRIME LOT ROLL BUTTER juat received
I and .,Y ale hy w tRoOhEH,
docl IL liG Prince e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

n VIM. RAMSAY,
".
(Successor to Hough 3 Ramsay
GROCER,
And Dealer in Fine Teas, Tobacco, Cigars,
Canned Goods, English and American
Pickles. Sauces. Jellies &c.
lat King street.
Personal attention given to orders from the
country jan lS-tf
II G. SWAINE,
r, No. % North Royal ST.,
lTwc doors south of old stand
Has on hand and is constantly receiving fresh
invoices of
GROCERIES, WINES & LIQUORS,
which ne will sell cheap for cash. te 70
CLINTON M1LBURN,
j. FAMILY GROCER,
And Dealer in fine TEAS, WINES, LIQUORS
and CIGARS,
Cor Cameron and Royal sts,.
Alexandria, Va.
Particular attention paid to the selection OF
choice Flour and Teas my 2'-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

D. d. GOULD. W. II. wGLKENIN0.
GOULD & WILEENING,
" Successors to w. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR g GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 80 North Royal st.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES,
&C. Strict attention paid TO the sale of COUN-
TRY PRODUCE. ian lily
GEORGE WASHINGTON W. w. HERBERT.
WASHINGTON y HERBERT,
w (Successors to Geo. Washington
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Nc. IL North Union st.,
Alexandria, Va
Particular attention given to the sale OF all
kinds Of COUNTRY PRODUCE. and filing
orders Tor GROCERIES, GUANO, SEEDS,
PLASTER, FISH, SALT, LIME, &c, at the
lowest market market price. teb lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

TUREkA CLOTHES WRINGERS.
r. Just received at SO King street., Alexan,
drs, the celebrated SELF -REGU ULATlN9
WRlNGER, TO which we invite attention. Inc
first dozen TO be retailed st very low prices TO
Introduce them. Cali and see
decl5 JOHN r. CREIGHTON & SO N
no ARRIVE
| A CARGO Of superior WHITE ASH, EGG
and MUTT Goa |. for sale by
". a. SMOUr,
| isp 2-lW Smout'= wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-06

Married Persons, or Young hion contempla
ting marriage, boing aware OF Physical Veal
ness, Organic Debility, Deiormit;eE, spoodi!,
cured.
Ho who places himself under the care OF DR.
J. may rcigiousy conttdu in his honor AS .
gentleman, and crnNionty rely up"n his shi!-
as ph gsCinn
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-22
Correspondence
LETTERS FROM VIRGINIA.
Indian Depredations on the Early Set
Elements.
No. 80.

When wrote you last, Messrs. Editors,
owing to pressing engagements, | thought
it more than likely that | would not be
able to infict upon your readers and your
selves another letter for time, but the sub
ject of Indian depredations crossing my
mind, requiring no effort of thought or
choice Of language, am cruel enough not
to allow you the anticipated respite.
Visitors to this beautiful country, as well
as many who inhabit it, are not aware, or
rather do not reflect, that many of these
green hills and picturesque valleys were
once the scenes of frequent Indian cruelty
and outrage. propose, as briefly as can,
to give you an imperfect sketch of one of
the last predatory incursions of the red
men into the valley of the Holston, as
have heard it related by more than one aged
citizen, an account of which, so far as /
know, has never appeared in print. 1t oc-
Cured in 1885, on the North Fork of Hol-
ston, % miles from where I am now sit
ting.
This region of countryside "Holstein
Settlement" as it was afterwards called
was originally neutral ground among the
tribes, uninhabited, and reserved as COM
mon hunting-range. The centre of this re-
servation was "Wolf Hills" where the
spires of the town ofAbingdon now glisten
in the sunlight ola "adoanced cioilization!"
The fertility of the soil, the salubrity OF
the climate, the purity and abundance of
the water, and the value of the bluegrass,
pea-vine and cane brake ranges, on bottom
and upland alike, attracted immigration
at an early period, and consequently at the
time of the later Indian depredations a
number of settlers had erected their cabins
and made their clearings where now are to
be seen broad fields and elegant mansions.
1t is. my purpose at present to speak
more particularly of the incursion of 1888,
and to refer, incidentally, if should have
room, to Others of later date and of less
magnitude. That of '79 was led by Benge
halfsbreed Shawnee, who was remarka-
BILE for his strength, activity, endurance
and great speed as runner. He was a
man gilmore than ordinary intelligence also
as well as offgreat bravery and strategy
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-22
HYMENITIEs.

From the Baltimore SATURDAY Night of last
week we copy the following description of a
very pleasant affair, in the way of wedding,
which will be of interest to large number
of our readers who participated rs guests on
the occasion referred to-
On one of the last of June's loveliest and
brightest days, a large and fashionable COM
pany of ladies and gentlemen assembled at
the mansion of the late w. A. Patterson, in
Perrymansville, Hartford county, Maryland,
to "assist" in the marriage of Miss Fannie B.
Patterson to Mr.. G. G. Airy, of this city,
During the declining hours of the day the
bridal party proceeded to the Church Spesu-
tia, where the twain were made one," the
ceremony uniting these loving hearts being
performed by the Rev. Mr. Champion in a
solemn and impressive manner.
The bride in all her queenly beauty, and
her life-chosen partner, were escorted to the
church and up the broad aisle to the altar
by the following named bridesmaids and
groomsmen:
Miss Belle Patterson, sister of the bride,
a charmingly beautiful demoiselle of sixteen
summers, and John Roche, Of Baltimore
Miss Laura p. Moores, of Bel Air, and Mr..
Frank >E. Meredith, of Baltimore, and Miss
Emma Darlington, of Richmond, Virginia,
and that distingue and accomplished Balti-
morean, William V. Wariield
The altar was crowned with choice flow
ers, and surmounted with the monogram
"a. p" and flanked with beautiful jtTdinereS
and baskets of roses, arranged as a surprise
testimonial from the Young lady friends of
the bride, who was dressed in very rich white
corded silk, with regulation train, the front
breadth covered with ruchings of tule the
cn na hain ha md
f1owing--tiny sprays of orange blossoms and
tulle forming the trimming. The veil was
fastened with similar flowers, and the orna-
ments were magnificent set of pearls, the
bridegrooms gift.
The bridesmaids were attired in white
tarltane, en- raine, deliberately pulled and
f1ounced their coiffurcs being adorned with
clematis, mathematical of mental beauty, of
which the poet says:
"To later Summers fragrant breath
Clematis' ieathery garands dance,
And graceful there her filletS weave
The ceremony over the bridal party re-
turned to the old homestead, where Mr.. and
Mrs Airy received the warm congratulations
of their numerous friends. A grand dinner
followed, the tables being elegantly adorned
with rich exotcs, and presenting for the con-
sideration of the guests an endless variety of
dainties and substantials. The various cour-
ses were interspersed with rich humor and
sentiment, the health of the bride and groom
being toasted again and again in bumpers of
sparkling wine. ..'
As the day waned Mr.. and Mrs. Airy babe
adieu to their friends and set forth on an ex-
tended trip northward, three Of the grooms
men accompanying them as far as Whining
ton, Delaware. AS a sentiment to the fair
bride, we hope that
Her smile shall fill her husbands home
With sunlike rays;
And on her virgin brow shall light,
The matron's grace,;
That thought Of duties well pc rformed
Shall wing her hours; Z.
And new affections in her heart
Shall spring like flowers.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-22

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CouNTY.-The
following improvements, in the way of build
ings, have been brought to our notice re-
Gently, and show that spirit of progress is
still alive in our midst
At st. Mary's Catholic Church, near Deer
Creek, Rev. P. F. O'Connor, pastor, the
foundation is laid for parsonage and school
combined, thirty by thirty-eight feet, and
two stories high, to be completed by next
fall. Mr.. Abraham Michigan, contractor
for carpenters work; James Glacken, ma
son work
William Carsins, Esq, late Sheriff, has
erected on his farm, situated ON the Church
vile and Aberdeen road, handsome frame
dwelling, forty by twenty eight feet.
Hon. G. w Billingslea, near Hartford Fur.
mace, has also re-painted his dwelling.
William Woolsey, Esq, has built an addi
ton to the dwelling on his farm near Oar
lington, and re-painted the same
Also, handsome new school house ha.
been erected in the neighborhood of Cal
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-22
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS,

Congress adjourned on Friday last. The
chief appropriations made amounted to the
sum of one hundred and fifty eight millions
OF dollars, in round numbers A general
synopsis of its most important legislation
will be found in another column, as taken
from the Baltimore Sun. 1t is-difficult to
say whether at this session its "sins of omis-
SION" OF "of commission" will weigh the heav-
lest against the public interests. One thing
is shown, however, namely that the executive
and legislative branches ofthe government are
not by any means in accord with each other
upon vital questions of. general concern
whilst the views of either may not be believed
by the masses to be the wisest and best The
most sensible, practicable and seemingly i'm
portant question that was presented to Con-
gress On. the eve of its adjournment, by Pres
ldent Grant in special communication, was
in reference to our shipping and other in
terests, in view of the impending war in
European event of such threatening mag
nitude, that every nation in the world must
necessarily be affected more or less by its
continuance and final result. As last
chance to show their utter disregard of the
Presidents suggestions, the opportunity was
embraced to ignore any actionin the premises,
and thus we stand in the same position that
we have hitherto lately stood, lamentably de-
ficient in government ships, and with mer-
chant service materially interfered with from
the fact of its partial joint ownership by
some of the parties elligerent-whereby our
opportunities to take advantage of the crisis
are entirely crippled and even the commerce
we have hitherto enjoyed in great degree
interrupted. We are a nation too much
governed in the interests of partisan meas
ures to achieve success in the future, or even
retain the advantages we already enjoy from
our situation and immense resources.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-22
RENovNcINe THE RADICAL PARTY.

George w. Lowry, ESQ.,, through the
Ohio Northwest, makes the following re-
ANNEXATION Of the Republican party, and
declares himself manfully as "henceforth a
Democrat :" f
Having been charter member of the
Republican party, consider it due to the
public to present few prominent reasons
for leaving it. | have carefully and dis
passionately read all sides of the political
issues now before the country, and am
driven to the following conclusions as to
the purposes of the party now in power
1. To destroy the sovereignty of the
States, and to centralize the power of the
government. This, of course, means Mon
archy.
2. To force upon us political and social
equality with the negro race. Take the
present situation for an example. If it
does not mean this, then / do not under
stand actions, which speak louder than
words.
3. Sustaining swarm of useless Govern
ment loafers called officers, who live, of
course, on the sweat of the laboring pro-
Queer. For example, see the Tenth Ohio
District.
4. Protection to monopolies under the
name of Tariff, at the expense and
without the consent Of the public. Of
course all know that the consumer of goods
pays all the tariff Who are the consul
mers2
s. Unequal taxation, which is unjust,
and tends to establish moneyed and land
ed aristocracy, such as exists in all monar-
chical governments.
Relying on the wisdom, intelligence and
patriotism of the Anglo-Saxon race to re-
deem our country from its present disgrace
full political thraldom, prefer being iden-
titled with them in this noble enterprise,
and am therefore henceforth Democrat
G. W. LOWRY