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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
NOTICE To SHIPPERS.

NOTICE To SHIPPERS.
The beautiful iron Steamer GEOtGEANNA,
o"rn n"r.; + from n, rHI'S ri%rI and .. Tght
Street Wharf, EVERY TUESDAY, THURS
DAY and SATURDAY, -! $50 j.. m. for
Aouia Creek. connecting with the mail steam
err for Alexandria. Washingt gtonand Georgetown.
Returning steamers connecting at AQUA Hreek
with tue Gcorgc:,nnn for river landing and B;l-
timorc. leave Washington EVERY MONDAY
WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at l:loa m.'
and Alcxundria same day, at 40 a; N.
Passage tickets sold from Washington ana
Alexandria to river landings and Baltimore
Frriyht will hc taken from and i" Baltimore,
from, and 10 all river landings. and from and to
Alexandria. Washington and G""rgctown, at
Lowest rate, carefully ,,.ndI"d and with great
'i...atrh For iilrih"r ,im!"'"'t'"tap +" {.
p. IRVINE Agent. Baltimore. Md. ar JNO.
g. PHILLIPS. As,-nt AIrSandrin, Virginia.
dec lu--lm Er-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

FRANKLIN's $ LEGACY TO PHILADELPrIA.-
When Benjamin Franklin died, in 1870, it was
found that by his will he had made some peculiar
provisions. Among others he left to the town
of Boston and the city of Philadel phia each
I'll 900 upon the trust that they would lend out
the same in sums of not less than els. nor more
than eco, to one person. at IN interest five per
cent per annum The intention Of Franklin was
to assist deserving young mechanics; and the
parties who were entitled to the benefit of his
fund were to be young married artifcers under
the age of twenty five years, who had served on
apprenticeship in Philadelphia or Boston. and
faithfully fulfilled the duties required i'll their
mdentures and they were to give bond with
two surcties for the payment Of the money lent.
Franklin calculated that, under these provisions,
the fund would increase so that in 100 years it
would amount to Gl3l 900, or over S650.OOO.
and he gave directions how much of it was to be
used in bringing the water Of the Wissahickon
Creek into Philadelphia. AT the end of the Sc
cond 100 years, he estimated that the amount
would be f4, ,06l 900, which he ordered to be d-
vided into certain proportions between the City
ofPhiadelphia and the State of Pennsylvania
Perhaps there never was a more remarkable
case of miscalculation. We are now within 20
years of the end of the first century since this
money came into possession of the city of Phila-
delphia 1t ought to amount at this time to
S2500OO at least. We have not the figures
from the Board ofTrust. but We know that the
amount Of the fund is less than 500, 600 1t has
never been applied for to such an extent as to
render its accumulation, by paymen, of interest
and the accession of compound interest. any
thing like what DIR. Franklin expected it would
he, and, in addition, much OF it has been lost by
the dishonesty ofborrowerS. the failure of sure
ties, and Ly being swallowed up in that macl-
Strom OF Philadelphia wealth, the Bank of the
United States. Objects for the trust have also
become scarce by the changes in our social GUS
tom. Artltieers do not marry as early us they
did IN fraaklln's time. and the proportion of
mechanics under twenty-five years of age who
are married has diminished greatly in ninety
years. Beside this the system of apprentice
ship has almost gone out Of fashion and the re-
quirement that the borrowers shall have faith
fully fulfilled the obligations in their indenture>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
Alexandra Gazette
The Variety Of Deaths.

As no two lives have ever been alike on earth,
so no too deaths have ever been: There IS as
vast 4 variety in men S dying as their in living
There are deaths, that. apart from all regrets
and SORROWS impress us with painful sense OF
discord They come before the work is done
The story is broken off. The drama has no
close The music jars into sudden dlscord, and
ends We stand about the grave, and from the
earthly side there is blank sense OF Incomplete
ness We are cheated bya promise that was
never filled There is another confusion amid
th. many contilsons of this lower world anoth-
er discontent. with its apparent lack of purpose.
Such are always the deaths OF children and
the very Young With no vision of another
world, where the great tod Of all worlds has
work and uses, these deaths seem utterly unreal
Sullable
And we NAV add to these. deaths in opening
manhood Just when the hand has learned its
cunning and the brain has gained its strength,
when to the young man. with promise OF noble
results, and high in courage hope, and princl-
Die death comes. and ends the story before the
first page is written, takes the tools away and
s>pends the labor before the first blow is struck.
And besides these, the deaths that come IN
middle life when tied to family and friends and
social Iuties the centre of Il thousand interests,
with hi: work all about him unfinished, u work
he is doing we'll by ill mems Judgment, work
which We think none but ,he Can do 50 we'll or,
il may be, do at al. death summons man in
his highest uses and most splendid successes,
and all is broken of in the midst, and left trag-
mcntar and chaotic TO the deepest sense Of
loss there is added this further stain upon the
intellect, to bear loss that, from this side,
seems needless and irrational
These deaths may come suddenly, by slow de-
cay or by the accident,as we call it, ola moment,
but they are none the less to our reason shock,
and u contradiction to our sense ofhtness. We
call them "untimcly Deaths unreasonable in
doing So. but that We are taught by faith, and
not 10y sight.
Again, there are deaths that come upon us
with the Sense of 4 completed harmony; deaths
that end lives as sunset ends the day deaths
when the work is done, when the story is all
told, when the long, full day travel is finished;
Youths prepared for the work in a faithful
prenticehood manhood did the work like
master Patiently, as the years passed, the
appointed duty was fulfilled, the. prescribed
burden borne And now, at last, all finished
death comes to summon the laborer to his rest.
These are deaths to to thank God for, these
deaths that end Il long and fruitful life with a
perfect close They come with the calmness OF
summer sunsets, that end the day, with the
dreamy regret Of the Indian summer that ends
the year. They seem to belong to the diviner
harrnouies of the other world to be visitatiOns
ufGol' eternal order here among the uncer-
tuinties and confusions of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

DR.. L. respectfully informs the public that for
twenty years he has given especial attention to
the preservation Of the natural teeth, and will
continue to do so, and invites those who wish TO
save them to call on him, knowing that many are
mcnt might be preserved and made useful for
life Artificial teeth inserted only as APPROVED
BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES nov 2U--ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

TIE ATLANTIC. Miss. & O. R. R.-Thc act
authorizing the construction Of a branch road
also authorizes the Atlantic, Mississippi and
Ohio company to negotiate with any company,
whose road terminates in the city of Richmond,
for the use of its roadway and franchise, and we
have heard, in way entitled to credit that the
Richmond and Petersburg railway company are
inclined to offer terms which may be acceptable
to the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio company.
If this be so, a sum not exceeding three hun
dred thousand dollars, perhaps much less, will
suffice to construct the branch to Petersburg
and erect the necessary depots in this city, and
we have authority for saying that it will be CON
structcd within four months after the requisite
amount of money is supplied. IT, however, the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad company
should not afford terms reasonable and proper
in the opinion Of the Atlantic, Mississippi and
Ohio company, then an independent route will
be established for the construction of the
branch This, however, will neccssitate a
longer time for construction and greater out
lay of money The point on the Atlantic, Mis-
sissppi and Ohio road is not indicated in the
law, hence it may start from any, most convent
ent.-Richmonm Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
STORY OF A KENTUCKY JUDGE.-An Incl
la,,. =. IL ;,,.In;nl "a, rro,r nf thu Hon Thnnns

dent in the judicial career Of the Hon. Thomas
B. Monroe, who, for over 2j years, occupied
the position of Federal Judge in Kentucky,
will illustrate the high purity of his character,
and may serve to remind the judiciary of our
day how conscientiously judges Of the oldcn
time held the scales of justice.
A student in the Judge law school one day
asked him if i'll deciding u case he ever had
felt any bias or prejudice for or against the par
ties. The Judge promptly said Never but
once I'll tell you the story There was a
very important case, which was argued with
great ability before me by the most distinguish
ed lawyers at the bar of Frankfort, and it took
two weeks in the trial. Every morning as the
conrt opened little woman dressed in black
modestly and unassumingly courtesed to the
court. as if unseen, and took her seat near the
door just before the court adjourned she re-
tired, not without making always courtesy.
1t attracted my attention, and inquired who
she was. I was told she was a party to the
suit then on trial When the cause was sub
mtted, and | was preparing my opinion. !
found it impossible to dismiss from my mind
that little woman and her courtesy. | began
to doubt whether I could do justice in the case
I studied the matter very closely, and finally
decided in her favor It involved the title to
all she possessed in the world II never,
said the old Judge, ''was entirely satisfied that
my decision was correct, until it was finally
unanimously affirmed by the Supreme Court of
the United States | feared my judgment had
been warped by the simplicity and dellicacy OF
the little woman in black IN o. Tines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
H0OTS Avn SHOES.

T AIDES BUTTON BOOTS. ..s..
4 fine stock: French Kid, Velvet. English
AMI French Cloth. kid, ;. F"xed Russia F"x~l,
Turkey Morocco F"xrl and other new styles,
which cannot be surpassed for beauty, durability
and chclpncss. ~.
-. At WADDEY'S. Il King strrr!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
BUILDING .N.4TERE.9L.
ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY. ...,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAME
.I FACTORY. ...... - 49,.
CORNER QUEEN AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Alexandria. Virginia.

We have nov made up 200 doors of all sizes,
and unglazed, cheap; 600 pairs blinds, all sizes
10000 feet Mouldings, 4Oditlrrcnt patterns Will
make at short notice Window and Door Frames,
Brackets &C., Ncwcl<. Baustcrs and IIydrants
constantly on hand. Liberal discounts made to
dealers. ....r
Being practical mechanics ourselves we feel
confident that we can please our customers
Planning Tongue and Growing, Saving. Turn
ing and Scrnll-sawng done in the best manner.
Plans and specifications furnished t" parties
contracting with lis for building materials
mar . RISIIIELL Il uOOGE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

TNHE OFFICE or TllE CITY GAS WnRkS
1 is located IN the Market huIding, the
Cameron street side whrr" payment "f Gas
Bills may h. made, and ali orders or conf
,nints of c,,llSu SuiIrr~ leti above will be
nnrnmptly attended tn dec HJ-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

4 AIDES WALKING BOOTS.
A large Stock and great variety of new
styles French Call. Pebble Goat, Russia l."ath-
rr, Lasting Pebble Goat Foxcd, Lasting French
Kid Foyrh Lasting Calf FoXrd, Plain Coat
Morocco and Calf Boots at very low prices.
AT WADDEY' $, IL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

An INTERESTING CAsE.-A Scotch commits
sioner is now in Boston engaged in procuring
evidence to prove the death of the late Earl Of
Aberdeen This young gentleman shipped be-
fore the mast in an American vessel and made
several voyages, preserving an imcproachablc
character and becoming an excellent seaman
His last voyage was from Boston to Melbourne
and China, when he shipped as mate Of the
schooner Hero, by the name Of George III.
Osborne On the sixth day out, while engag
cd in taking in the jib, the mate was caught in
the downhaul, thrown overheard and drowned.
In order to fix the succession to the estate Of
the late Earl, and to his seat in the House of
Lords, it is now necessary to prove the identity
of the lost sailor with Lord Aberdeen. The
best proof Of this is his signature to the ship
ping articles Of the Hero, which are preserved
at the Boston Custom House, his hand writing
being we'll known in Scotland. Among other
peculiar facts in the case was a romantic affcc-
ton on the part Of Il young nobleman fora sailor
living in Richmond, Maine, and he made that
town his home while on shore. He was free
from all bad habits, but desired to see life. His
career adds a new story to the Romance Of the
Peerage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
NIARRl AG h.

Reflect that Il sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites u promote connublal
happinrss Indeed without these tn" journey
through life becomes q weary pilgrimage the
prospect hourly drkrns 10. 1hc view, ths mind
hccnme; :hadowrh With despair. and filled with
the melancholy reflection that IN" happiness Of
another is bliyhtc with our own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
CITIZENS NtTIONALBANK

|tITIZENS' NATIONAL BANK.
" Alexandria. Va, Dec 27 lAI.
The Annual Election for Directors Of this
Bank will be- held Mt the Banking ElnuS" on
TUESDAY, the 10th of January, ISL between
the hours Of IL and t. cinck. ,. p.
WM IT. LAMBERT.
dec 2T-col Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
YOUNG VI EN-.

Especially. who have bccom" the Victims of
Solitary Vice. and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep I" an untImcly
grave thousands of young men Of the most cN-
allied talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have cntranccd listening Senatcs with
the thundcrs of eloqucnce, or walked to extacy
the living lyrc, may cali with full confidence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

shuts out large numbers of young men who
would otherwise be willing to avail themselves
of the advantages Of this bcquest. The amount
to be borrowed cannot much exceed $500, and
this, nowadays, is not enough to set any me:
chanic up in business. The board OF Public
Trusts which has charge of this legacy: finds
itself embarrassed by the terms of the bequest
The Board has. therefore, resolved to apply to
the Legislature for authority to make the charl-
ty operative be increasing the amount to be
loaned and taking real estate as security. 1t
would be proper, perhaps, ifit can be done, to
change somewhat the qualifications requires OF
each applicant Substantially, he must be an
American mechanic but, ifthc eligibility ofthe
borrowers is confined to such mechanics as have
served an apprenticeship, there will be few COM
petent to claim the assistance By compliance
with the spirit and intent of DIR. Franklin will
it can be easily arranged so as to dispose of all
these difficulties. Ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
TUST OPENED By WM ~ BERKLEI.

TIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ALEX'A.
L AIrxnmdra, Dec. ~, 1870.
The annual Election for Directors "' this Bank
will be held ut tn" Banking House. on TT Is
DAY. january i0.h ISL. between the hours Of
10 and IT, . clock. CHAS. X. HDDFf.
dec 24-ro,t 80 Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
YOUNG VI En-

Who have injured themselves by - certain prar-
fee already described Il habit frequently learn
cd from evil companions or 1T school, the effects
of which are nightly tclt, even whom asleep ani
if not cured, renders marriage iinposslble, and
destroys both mind and body, should apply i'm
mediatcIy. ...
What pity that Il young man, the hope OF
his country, If" pride Of his parents, should BE-
snatchrd from all prospects and enjoyment "t
life by the c"nSl,IIrlr" uI 'lrylnting from tile
path Of nature and ndulging in lcrnlclo'lS
habits Such persons must. before contemplate
inr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

Physician Of this celebrated institution, has dis
covered the most Certain. speedy, Pleasant and
Ehectull Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
V AIDES LASTING BOOTS.

A great many new styles. handsome and very
cheap at .
At WADDEI'S, 74 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

Married persons. or Young Men contemplate
ing marriage aware OF Physical Weakness
Loss of Procreativr Pnwcr-impo1cncy Nrr-
vous Excitability, Palpita,on, Organic Weak
ness, Nervous Debility, or amy other DiSIualI-
fcation, speedily relieved.
lie who places himself under the care Of Dr. j.
may rcliginusly contdn in his honor ~ gentle
mar. and confidently rely upon his skill asa
Dhysicinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
j. W. MALLS. 3 Il. W. MALLS
1AMES VI. NALL LIS Il SON.
- 1877 King st., Alrya.. Va.

AMES ". n 4 LLS 4 5 ON
- 1877 King st.. Alcxa.. Wv:
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tm:lS, Doors, Sash, Blinds Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, MouldimgS.
Baustcrs, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts 4 large stock of French and American
Gl.ss double and single thick, Of all sizes.
Paints, Oils, Varnishrs, Paint and White Wash
brands of fine quality, Putty, Turpentinc and
Machine Oil. Also Lime, Of superior quality
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, SC. A large stock Of Pugh's oclebra-
ted Car AugerS and other articles found i'll first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
DIR. JOHNSTON

Member Of the Royal C"IIrgcuI Surgery Of Lon
don Graduate Of one of LlIr most eminent Col
lcges in the United States, and the greater part
Of whose life has been spent IN the hospitals Of
London, Paris, Phadclphi;lan and elsewhere, has
effected some of the most ;tst"hs hing r!lrcs That
wcr" eyer known; many troubled with rInEing1n
the, hr:ul and ears hrI:i>ccp. great NERVOUSNESS,
being alarmed at sudden sounds, b's h'lInrSS;,
with frequent hIu>hin". attended sometimes with
dcrun"clncllL Of mmd We're cured immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02
ORGANIC WEAKNESS.

CURE WARRANTED TN TWO DAYS.
Relief in Six Ij"ur>! 81 Mercury!
Persons ruined hr Ignorant Trillins Prrtrndrrs
and their Deadly Poison, should apply mmcdi-
IL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-02

Weakness of the Back or Limbs. Structures,
Affection of the Kidneys or Bladder. lnyolun-
tary Discharges, Impntency, General Debility
Nervousness, DySpdpeia, Languor, Low SPlrlts
Confusion o. Ideas. Palpitation of the Heart
Tmidity, Trembling, DmncS> Of Sight, or Gid
dimes Disease Of tie Head, Throat Nose or
Skin, Affections Of the liver, Lungs, Stomach
or BowclS-thosc terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits of Inuth-secret and SOL
itary practices more fatal 10 their victims than
the songs of the Syrcns to the Mariners of tly%
ses, blighting their most brilliant hopes or an
ticiDatiOnS. &c
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
A Western Family

Recently the floors of the Office Of the
Scientific american were made to trembls
under the heavy tread Of a mamOnth man.
Col. Ruth Goshen. of Algonquin Ill, hon
ored our scientific friends with u call. As
the cali placed severe strain upon tho
building, it is recorded as something 7unu-
sual. Col. Goshen is an actor. and native
of Turkey in Asia. Tho Scientific Amer
lean gives the following facts IN relation -
him and his family:
''He is the fifteenth and last child (the
baby of family of fiftcen--ten sons and
five daughters--sired by patriarch now
80 years old, living in the valley of Darnas-
Gus, and by occupation a coiiee-planter.
This venerable sire weighs, at the present
time, 520pounds avoirdupois. and bis wife.
aged 81, weighs 469 pounds.
1.-The entire family are living, and not
one of them weighs less than 500 pounds.
The Oldest son weighs 60 pounds, and
the youngest, our huge client, outstrip-
ping them all, weighs $50 pounds. Not
one of the family is less than seven feet in
height, and the Colonel is stripping Of
only seven feet eight inches in his stock
ings. lie is not an unduly fat man, 10
merely what would be called moderately
portly, and is thirty three years old.
sHe was Colonel in the Austrian ar
my in 1859, and Colonel Commanding
in the Mexican army at the battle of Pue-
bla, May 5, 1862. in which the Mexicans
were victorious. His father Mt one time
resided in Leeds. England. bat returned
to Turkey in 1915.
'The Colonel states that there has never
been any sickness in the family to speak
of, and that all are-so far as be knows
well and hearty. 1t was at Germany
that the Colonel met his fate in the per-
son of a far madclsen, weighing one hun
dred and ninety pounds, aud five feet
nine inches in height, and the union
has been blessed with two sons, who give
promise of rivaing their father in statue.
The Colonel is finely proportioncd man
and walks with a firm aud elastic step.
lie is as straight as an arrow and has coal
black ewes, hair and moustache."
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-03-23
The Midnight Accident near Pitts
burg on tIac 2Ss2l szlt.

Correspondence of The Sun.
STEUBENyILLE, March 2.-The only
wonder to me is that the thirty passengers
in the over turned car were not instantly
killed, and that the sleeping coach did not
turn over on us. 1t ran off the track, and
came within foot of going over. ] cannot
describe the sensation was sitting in the
middle of the car, half asleep. heard a
rumble, felt jolt, and then heard a crash.
The next instant | was hurled over half
dozen seats and landed in the aisle, and
covered up by men, women, children, and
lot of furniture. | realized the situati on,
but all was still as death Every one
seemed stunned. | waited second doub-
led up in heap, then casting my eye
around saw fire and smoke.
[ looked up and | saw window direc-
tly over my head / made an effort, turn
ed over raised myself from the debris, and
made the best time for that window | ever
made in my life. / raised it and looked
out and the first that met my eye was the
men saving the blankets. l then turned
my attention inside and begun to look (as
| then supposed for the dead and crushed.
By this time the conductor came to the
door. and the passengers were got out, but
the flames gained SO rapidly that they did
not return for their satchels or coats. L
saw mine lying handy, and seized it. How
that car became such total wreck-every
thing inside turn up-and no one killed
instantly, is mystery to me.
There were only two log cabins near,
and no other house within three miles.
The poor women hurried out half-dressed,
and insisted that the passengers should go
in for shelter. It was o'clock in the
morning. A kind Irish woman of about
sixty years of age, seeing that Mrs. Scott
was in need Of bandage for her burned
arm. went into her cabin, and brought out
nice hem-stitched handkerchief, white
as snow, and said, This is the best thing
I've got. and it was sent to me as keep
sake from the old country. but it will do
you good" The passengers noticed the
generous act, and thrusting their hands in
to their pockets, offered her ten times the
worth of the linen, but she would accept
nothing, nor would any of them P. W.