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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-09-29
F. O Il II r z
Accept the Situation"

disappointment dogs your steps,
It's hard TO help rcpning,
But small philosophy it shows
TO 20 forever whining,
Having done all Tint man can do
TO make or win OCCASION,
Come! just without too much concern
Accept the situation"
Whether from pleasures jnuntng car
You happen to he tilted
Or whether by han,lsom girl
You happen to be Tilted,
Don't dedicate your time and lungs
TO useless ohjugraton,
But. picking up your limbs and d-hcart
Accept the situation"
If friends whom you, through thick and thin,
Have oiicntimcs bcfrcndcd,
Should sink their sense Of gratitude
When these gooh deeds are endca
Remember there's no bitterness
How sad the observation -
Like the ramcour Of once bosom friends,
Accept The situation"
Suppose The motive for your act
Has been brave and true one,
That's just the reason why some folks
Will coin false and new one.
And shurg II dubious shrug, and drop
The sly insinuation--
But trusting Right, and waiting Light,
Accept the situation"
The world is full OF ups and downs
And many curious turnings.
And some big men are only clowns.
For all your week heart burnings,
Better the lowly. fits true,
Than the loilirst pinchbcck station,
The Trnc's rock can stand shock,
the 81; untinu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, NAY II, 1871
POLITICALLY PRoscRIPTIvE. Much o

POLITICALLY PRoscRIPrIvE. Much Of
the complaint that We see in some of the Radi-
cal papers, about THE proscriptive policy Of
the Southern people, amounts to just this =
If the Southern people would scrifce their
political principles-allow all the elections to
60 in favor of the Radicals-cease to oppose
the political designs and purposes Of that par
ty-elect Radicals to all Offices of profit or
trust-and come at once, with their own con-
sent, under the direction and dictation of the
Radical leaders-then they would nat be pro
scriptive' But SO long as they fail to do
these things-they are dreadfully proscriptive !!
This is the sum of the matter. The ''proscrip-
tive policy u.s. in. truth, all on the other side.
If the managers could have their own way,
the large majority Of the Southern people,
would, in political matters, be the Helots OF the
country They would not be allowed to ''show
their heads above water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17
COMMUNICATED.


THE BoSAPARrEs. -Standing at the corner
ofSt Paul and Fayette streets, Baltimore ale%
DAYS since, my. attention was calleu ~ ~ IA
~ ue the street. Upon inquiring was lnior-
VI u" tbot the person referred to was no other
thou the once famed Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte;
enrmerv Miss Patterson, married in 1909, and
now yerging upon 90 years of age: ! suppose.
TLo tiu,lre presented was plain IN attire; an or
d; in black dress and shawl and bonnet OF
Uamn color completed the external, save
+b ,. the shoes appeared very PLAIN, certainly
n r" Of modern elegance, whilst the hose lacked
tho conformity Of color suggested by good
tasta I could not realize in the person. III my
view any traces Of former reputed symmetry
orromclincss-thc shoulders depressed by age
tbr nerson not tall, and the whole presence
scarcely comparable i'll my opinion, to the ora
| Virrinia or Mary land country grandma OF Tor
mrr DAYS, who sat quietly IN her armchair
hv the wood fire and piled her needle, while
entertaining the little ones with tales OF the
mast. The lady walked quite actively IKE
one One intent upon business, and she is, learned,
VOW attentive to that Jerome haul bet
frr Lay, clune u his wife and dsplea$ed his
august brother in this, as he did in other res
nccts. She would, perhaps, have made HIM
banpicr in time Of necd-pcrhaps, the brother
too
What an example Of the changes Of fortune
this lady presents She may have been hand
some when young, perhaps. elegant and grace
! full. but. | AN inclined to thin k, her Bona
partc relations made. her conspicuous. other
wise she would have been always rs she |" now,
Il plain lady. | have certainly seen many
ladies Of her age much superior in personal
outline, preserving the crectness OF figure
some Of the grace and symmetry of youth
Of which she is deficient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17
INSURANCE AGENTS.

ELEGANTHAIR adds a charm to the plain
IL est face; but when faded, features before
agreeable lose their romelucs;, and the whole
| expression is that Of advancing are This being
4 fact it Is not surprising that even Injurious ar
ticcs should have been prepared 10 supply the
millions VIII" wish In avoid premature gray hair.
| Under these circumstances it will scarcely be
wondered at that EATTANS CRYSTAL DIS
! CONERI should have met with such rytrurr-
| binary success.
! II is the only preparation furnishing safe and
! reliable rcStnrcr for the hair absolutely free
from all poisonous and dceteri0us matter and
without sediment and thousands above thousands
have awaited themselves of it, not simply because
it restores the color of the hair, but because it
supplies nourishncnt 1t feeds the roots Of the
HAIR 50 that where drrnyrd it becomes vigorous
and healthy again From all sections of the
countr, orders and testm onials are received
daily sp,saking in the highest terms of It's quail
ties rs the OILY preparation that ever gave entire
satisfaction. those who have used CRYSTAL
DISCOVERY w,'.i not ne" anything else; but
t. those who have no. tried this excellent article
it is recommended that chen they are again in
want Of something Of the kim 10 give II trial;
Won will he more than pleased; you VIII he de-
lighted with it, and will never again be without
it. Don't lot ynnr druggist. if he has not got
CRYSTAL DISCOVERY pcrsuadeyo II buy
something else, or yon will be disappoinl ed;
rather e" where You can get it put up in large
bottles. containing half as much more as any
other i'll market and, consequently, much tho
rhpauc.t Price ona dolor For colo L.. IVAp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Information has been received that certain
revenue officials in New Mexico have seized
stock from Mexican citizen within the lines
Of New Mexico, whereupon the Mexican pro-
cured the assistance of large crowd of friends,
and came back and captured the stock, driving
them into Mexico, taking with him one of the
officers who seized the property. An indigna-
ton meeting was held by the Mexicans. and
the revenue officer was to be violently punish
ed. Learning this, the officer broke from his
guards, and ran for life Several shots were
fred after him, but none took effect. This
matter has been referred to the State Depart
ment, being deemed violation of international
law, and because it does not come within the
jurisdiction of the Revenue Bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

In the L. S. Senate yesterday the committee
appointed to investigate the premature publ
cation of the Treaty of Washington in the news
papers. reported that they had examined the
correspondents who procured and telegraphed
it from Washington. but they refused to state
from whom or where they had obtained it
The committee recommended that the cores
pondents be arrested for contempt of the Sen
ate, and resolutions to this effect were adopted
The warrants for the arrest Of the two CORES
pondents who sent off the treaty, We're issued
last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

On Monday force of engineers attached TO
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company,
left Charlestown for the neighborhood OF Shep-
berdstovn with view of finally locating the
line of that work. 1t is their purpose to es-
tabish their headquarters some three miles
from Shepherdstown. A large working force
will be placed at once on the line between
Shepherdstown and Charlestown, and the pro-
cess of construction will be pressed without de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The Southern Claims Commission were oc
cupied yesterday with the cases previously
mentioned The claims were of the usual char
acter, mostly for fencing burned, forage fed to
cavalry, and wagon horses, poultry, &C., taken
by Blenker's men in the early part Of the war.
To-day, May 18th, is allotted to the cases of
Henry McWilliams $50; Lewis Mckenzie, late
member Of Congress, of Alexandria, 50, $685.
and James Nokes, of Nokesville, Va, sl3, 235.
The Commissioners are still celebrating upon
the best and safest means of taking the proofs
in those cases that cannot, for any good reason,
be- brought before them personally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

y Cardiff may suit the taste of Il Cit
zen and al Old Line Wing" to denounce thu
action of gentlemen who, Mt least, claim To be
Conservatives, as being ''asprants, fomenters O
dlscord and delnagogucs. 1t may be that the
authors of those communications have money in
their purses and brains in their skulls-it So why
not give their names and let the influence Of
wealth and intellect be exerted to crush the adj
vncatcs of opinions differing from their own
Vitupcraton and abuse may not be n proper
weapon of attack but it is Of defence Members
of the City Council may cry bosh. and others
impugn the motives Of other members Of the
party, but the legal proposition still remains
unsettled
The facts Of the case are that when the Com
servatives assembled on Wednesday night and
appointed committee to prepare Il Constitutions
moved that they should consult some of the
leading lawyers of the city, stating that it was nv
opinion that under the Constitution and the nrG-
visions of the new charter, an election for
Mayor va required to be held. On Friday
night went TO the adjourned Convention with
no idea Of taking any part in its proceedings and
supposng Of course, that the cOmmttr" would
report upon the question in regard tn tho nomi-
nation OF Il candidate for Mayor. Finding that
they had failed to report, and while Mr.. Kilgour
was speaking ] sent to my office for the amend
moved that we should nominate a candidate for
Mayor. Those who favored my motion were
willing to abide by the action OF the Convention,
and still intend to submit, but SO far as the per-
sonalit:cs' are concerned, l hold that other iar
ties were responsible fer the whole difficulty. Nv
opinion is unchanged as 20 the propricty Of nom
mating candidate for Mayor We have prc
cedent in the last election for Congress in the
case of r. T. Daniel. and it is at least. qucs
ton of serious doubt, the imputations that
some of the fools and knaves have cast on
me as to presenting this motion with view to
disturb the party, can in this community. al.
ord TO treat with contempt. But still adhere
o my opinion that the Mayor elected on the 4th
in May 1871 under the Constitution
md Laws Of Virginia will be Mayor Of the city
If Alexandria whether he be- Conservative or
Radical. white. yellow OF black.
{. +. STUART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The New York immigration commissioners
state the total arrivals at Castle Garden during
the last year ut 2l2, lT0, decrease OF about
it, 900, compared with the previous year The
falling off was undoubtedly owing to the check
imposed upon continental emigration by the
Franco-G erman war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The protracted strike among the coal m;nersin
interests of laborers and proprietors. Many of
the miners have suffered most severely, all
their previous earnings having been used to
support their families, and they have nothing
left. They have cause to lament their folly in
yielding to the advice and threats Of those who
have managed for them, for mouths past.
exercising the greatest tyranny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

In the Washington Court yesterday: in the
matter Of Andrew NJ Saade, rule was issued
on him to show cause why he should not be
dismissed as an attorney from practicing before
that bar on or before the first day OF next term.
1t is alledged that he has been guilty Of fraud
ulent practices and is ''shyster Lawyer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17
d + + 4 d \ Nd kES.
Wholesale L. RETAIL
I IT fRI-ND

of the "Ergina Bakery No. south Fairfax
street would respectfully inform his customers
and the public generally that he has constantly
on hand the best quality Of BREAD, baked
three times daily from the best brand. Of Flour
such as Butter Loavcs. French Loavcs and Ora
ham Bread; Cakes and Pics of every style and
variety. and everything vsuully kept in e first
class Bakery. Country orders promptly attend
cd tc. mur6-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

1t is stated that the Secretary OF State has
under consideration new cxtradltlOn treaty
with England 1t will be the most complete
and extensive treaty Of that character ever en-
tered into, and will contain provisions for ex-
tradition for all crimes known to our civil laws
above the grade Of mere petit larceny and OF.
fences Of a small degree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Owing to the rivalry of various Ice compa-
MES in New York, who are competitors for the
trade, the price of ice in that city has been re-
duced One company announces its prices at
81 per ton to those using large quantities, and
families IS to 40 cts per week, receiving fifteen
pounds per day, and double the quantity on
Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

One of the most laughable typographical
errors that We member to have seen was in
paragraph in yesterday Geographic dispatches,
which stated that the troops had entered the
suburbs of Paris Through breeches at Port
Maillot =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The Washington Patriot thinks that at
present the prospect ofthc ratification; of the
Treaty is far less encouraging than Was when
the Senate convened" Nevertheless, we ex-
pect to see it ratified without much delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Messrs. Roller and Trout of Rockingham,
Harmon, OF Augusta, aud several other gell-
tlemen, from the Valley, interested in the con-
struction of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
passed through this city to-day en- route for
Baltimore, to look after the interests ofAthat
road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Inquiry Is made as to what is the toe d.
sease' in San Domingo. 1t is caused by the
bite of a tick which is apt to burrow between
the toes, and produces much pain and suffer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The New York Tribune says that it the
Senate undertakes TO imprlson It's correspon-
dents who procured copy Of the British
Treaty, it will double their salaries AZ long as
they are incarcerated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The great German Peace Festival in Phlla-
delphia closed yesterday with 4 picnic at the
Rifle Ground. few miles north of the city,
The ground, covering thirty acres, was 50
densey crowded that little comtor. WAS expo
rienced by those present and before the affair
was half over the supply of beer ran ont,
which caused much pleasant comment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17
CIGARS. TOBACCO. SNUFF, PIPES
NO. 7HkING STREET.
MG-Giye me L call.

BUILDERS AND CONlRACIORS and
= the public generally hereby notified
that We shall from the lst day of April, 1871, to
the Isl day Of january, ls3.2, have manufactured
at the brick yard binding on 81. Asaph, Pitt and
Wythc streets, in the city Of Alexandria, BRICK
of the best quality, which we viii sell at the low
est market price. Application for the same must
be made 10 u- rs no one is authorized 70 act 10:
us in the sale Of said brick
NH 29-2aw3m w. d. CORSE & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Gov. Scott, deS. G., is to go to New York to
carry out the suggestions of the Taxpayers
Convention for strengthening the financial po-
Sition of South Carolina
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

We have: received from Devlin Il Co., New
York, the Metropolis explained and ilustra-
ted with handsome map of New York city.
Scribner' monthly Illustrated Magazine for
June, is an excellent number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Senator Johnston, of Virginia, is detained at
home by sickncss-but will come to Washing,
ton If his presence in the Senate is necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

The Goth day Of May is designated hy the
Grand Army of the Republic as the time for
decorating the graves Of the Union soldiers,
who diedduring the late war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

y lady arrested in New York recently, was
stated to be cousin of r. A. Pryor This is
not Sn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

That excellent paper. the Norfolk Eirginian
appears in new suit OF type.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Inc Southern Baptist Convention recently
held IN st. Louis has adjourned, after har
monious session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Rust and fly are both reported as iniuring
the wheat crop in several sections of this
Stota
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

Gen. Sheridan arrived in Washington. yes
terdaY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

CRIMINALS is is, We are sure, quite safe to
say that nine tenths Of the murderers in this
country are never hanged. Some have polit-
ical influence some have money enough to
suborn witnesses, Or bribe jurors; others man
ace, by the adroitncss of their counsel, to ava
ken public sympathy and draw large crowds
to their trial as to theatre. After fine dis
play of sweet sensibilty' by admlnng friends
the we'll known plea Of insanity is put in, ana q
doctors are called upon to testify. They tell
how they tested his pulse with the sphymog,c
raph, and the dlations and contractlon5 OF
the pupils of his eyes with the ophthalmo;,
scope; remarks are ntcrjected by the counsel
for the defence that please the popular car;
and at length the case is given to the jury
which presently returns s2 anu br' G IN v'r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

RUTLDEN'G .N.ATERE9L.
+ ". NAILS. B. ". MALLS. B.F. PEAKE
u 1877 King St. Alexa.: Va

{, y III s. X EinS (! E H.. Is co.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings;
Balusters, Of different patterns ana Newel
Glass, double and single thick Of all sizes.7
Paints, Oils Tarnishes Paint and White, Wash
Brushes. Lewis, Pure White Lead, and other
brands of fine quality, Putty, Turpentinc and
Machine OIL Also Lime Of superior quality,
Roofing, sc. A large stock Of Pugh's cele6ra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments:
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended TO.
Terms cash. feb lift
RoBT. JAMESON. a. NJ. CLARKE
JAMESON & CLARKE
ALEXANDRIA
PLANNING MILLS, SASH, Door & BLIND
' FACTORY,
Nos. p md 70 North Water street.
Dealers IN
DRESSED FLOORING And WHITE PINE
LUMBER.
iun2 Join r. LAMBDIN, s.pt.
R1sH1ELL & HODGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND FLAMING MILL,
CORNER FAIRFAX AND QUEEN STREETS,
Alexandria,. Virginia.
Sa>hr- Doors, Blinds, Frames Mouldng5,
| Brackets, Novels Bulusters, and
Mantlcpicccs,
constantly on hand ut the Factory. Call and
| examine stock and prices. apS-t
Toe.
IcN' Icr, ICE
We are now prepared to furnish CUSTOM
crS with superior "
Orders left at our office or with our drivers
will receive prompt attention.
w. ELDRIDGE u CO.,
up lS-u No South Wharvcs
TcE! ICE!
The undersigned beg;> leave to announce to
his friends and the public generally that he mas
made arrangements for 4 constant ''lppIy"'
BOSTON ICE,
and i. now running wagons throughout the city,
when 1T all hours of the day. Sundays included.
| ICE may be had in small or large quantities to
suit purchasers. lee shipped to any part OF the
country at til" lowest market 4. rKFsEf;c KEr
Depot. cor. King and Fayettc SIS.
! ;p lj-ti Alexandria. Va.
zee ICE.
take this method Of informing nay friend:
and the puhli" generally that they vii! be turn-
! i.h with
regularly from my wagon daily.
Order: to be left at Zee Depot, No. % North
Fairfax street, opposite Mansion House (where
ice can BIZ had in lots to suit at all hours OF the
| day. and at Samuel LuntS drug store. corner
! King and Washington streets
ar l2-tf EWELL &. ATWELL.
.H.7CNI.\IS7S
| Ii W JAMESON. {, II. COLLINS.
/ ALENA NDRIA IRON AND BRASS
| n WORKS.
JAMIESON X COLLINS, Proprietors,
coz. OF ROYAL u WILKES SIS,
ALEXANDRIA. Va.
G:is- Building Material, Mill Wort. and Cast
| ings al every description made ut short notice.
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass
sep TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

WASHINGTON TTEMs-Judge Robert Rose
was found dead in his bed yesterday he
having died suddenly from natural causes. he
was native of New York, but spent most OF
his life in Virginia. Texas and Calitornla. lie
was about 6j years old, lawyer by professions
and for the last five years resided in Washing
ton
The Interior Department expect several DEL
egations of Indians here during the summer.
including among them prominent representa-
tives Of the. Comanches, Kiowas, Arrapahoes
and others, many Of whom have the old stu-
res to relate Of dissatisfaction with the reserva-
ton arrangements, &c.
The trustees of the Louise Home, the re-
Gently completed and muniicent benetaction Of
W. W. Corcoran, Esq, yesterday elected DR..
S. c. Busey attending physician, and DIR. W.
B. Drinkard consulting physician.
The steamship Hercules, sunk opposite the
Georgetown wharves, is still in Il bad plight ::
but yes terGay three powerful steam pumps went
to work on her, and by keeping the water low
the cargo of coal was reached, and during the
day nearly three hundred tons were taken out.
1t is now said that she did not strike 4 rock.
and it not being supposed that she has sprung a
leak, it is thought that the valve cap Of the
water bottom Of the steamer was left open by
neglect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

REMARKs.-W heat i. in light receipt, and the
market i fairly active al yesterday quotations.
offerings of GAG bushels red, with sales 1T lio.
$50 and lG2 for fair to good. Corn is activ" and
irmrr; offerings Of 93f bushels mixed with sales
ut -, 7G, 7Gl and =. Rye is in light receipt,
with sales at l05. Oats steady; sales al 81.
GO and 81. with offerings Of 40 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17
y I. ~ EDRTA.

!iLEH NOEIA,
Wednesday, May l.. 1871.
Tlr Conservative voters of the 18th Ward will
meet tonight at the Friendship Engine House,
At clock. Punctuality is requested. 1t
DC" ATTENTION, CoLUMBIA.-Thc active and
contributing members of the Columbia Steam
Fir" Engine Go: are requested to meet IN their
hall, corner Of King and st Asaph streets, to-
morrow night May Is, at clock rs business
Of Importance will he transacted Member" ne
requested to appear in uniform.
BY order of the President:
ALFRED j. NJ iRsHALL.
my LIT Rec Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17

~" The ladies Of the Second Presbyterian
Church will hold their usual Festival at the As
cmhIy Room next week. commencing Tues
lay, MAY I'D my ltd