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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13
By John HI. PARROT. Auctioneer.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13
THE LEONARD SCOTT PUBIC. &C.
10 Eul1on Street. New York.

Postmasters and others disposed 70 canvass
literally dealt with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14
THOUSAND ISLANDS.
THEIR BEAUTIES AND ATTRACTIONS.

THEIR BEAUTIES AND ATTRACTIONS.
THOUSAND ISLANDS Aug. This fayorite
resort Of pcasurehunter,, heatseekers, and Summer
roverS generally is in its glory. British and Amer
lean steamers steam and sailing yachts saboats, skf',
and dores give life and animation to these crystal
waters From Cape Vincent to Montreal, and below to
Quebec the St. Lawrence River is everywhere the
of excursions and 1shingpares. Hundreds Of ladies
and gentlemen go out each pleasant morning to the
citing sport of pcere bass fishing to enjoy the quiet
OF the secluded islands, aud to inhae the pure air Of this
ghtful region SO abundant the fish among these
islands that enough I'M ht be caught daily to supply
Washington Market. Fishing and camping are, indeed,
the fayOrite sports hero.
Until recently these islands have been neglected by
pleasure-seekcrs, and considered of little value. Now
they arc rapidly purchased by gentlemen from New
York, Brooklyn Chicago, and other cities, and
verted into private for which purpose
they admirably adapted. Some of the most agreea
BILE reunions OF the Summer have taken place upon
these islands. One gentleman from Chicago on whom
has smiled in al. early years, purchased few
Alexandra Bav Upon this he built neat but mex
pensive camp buildings well rooted and sided for stormy
where beautiful views open upon the majestic river
for the guests. At night the ia made brilliant by
the hundreds OF lanterns that illuminate the woods the
wharves, and the platform. The latter for a
hop or a concert OH weekdays and becomes the chapel
Oh Sunday About 90 persons gathered here, form
ing a sort of family reunion of several generations
grindfathcrs and grandmothers, uncles and aunts,
throwing the cOnventioualties of ordinary life inn
proYising hourly amusement, ana gaining
health and strength. Thus agreeaby entertained
large circle OF friends at cost venture TO say not to
exceed that of five persons at the hotels of honable
watering places. The quiet hooks among these islands
afford every opportunity Tor boating and fishing. and the
sport is neyerfaling Pckcrel weighing from to 10
pounds not uncommon. caught, on Saturday %
weight 81 pounds. Nv first weighed a pounds In no
way that know Of can gentleman, for Summer
diversion, accomplish much for reasonable expense
by making Summer camp upon one OF these Islands
the 81. Lawrence. Supplies from the American ana
Canadian farmers abundant, excellent, and cheap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14
A PET CRIMINAL.
HOW CITY HALL OFFICIAL HAS ESCAPED PUN
IsHMENT-wHO HAS SHIELDED HIN

HOW A CITY HALL OFFICIAL HAS ESCAPED PUN
IsH,iENT-wHO HAS SHIELDED HIM
Margaret Fielding, a poor woman, VISITED
the CITY Hail. July g. 1870, to find Mr.. Burns who hld
formerly been connected with the Board Of Charities
and Correction. She was encountered ny George D.
Byrne, assistant clerk of the Board OF Assistant
Aldermen who told her he would show her Mr. Burn's
room She followed him into the Chamber of the Assist
ant Aldermen when he locked the door, and with vo-
ence committed an indecent assault upon her. Suisse
duently he thrust the door and sneaked away
"A she recovered from the semi
into which she had fallen, shc went 20 me poce
An officer at once accompanied her 20 Byhe room,
where they FOUND tLo 'coundrcl at MS noSS, ooroS
plea OF getting his hat in the next room ne escaie,
through window. After close search ne was arrested
the following day ana Iacn DoorG tstn 70 ;be
tombs await the action of the Grand jury Margaret
witness As the public indignation had subsidized
a little Byrne let ont bogus bail and after APP
day Of trial pcremptorily fixed for
January H. 1871. Byrne did not appear, and when the
forfeited bond was examined it was to he worth
less. For five months the woman confined at tho
House of Detention no effort having been made by Dis
trictAtOrney to bring the to trial. During
that time she wrote repeatedly to MI. Garvln
TO his assistants, aud every connected with TIE
Office begging them 10 bring the to trial and To
Iete ont justice to the villain VINO had ruined her AT
Last her letters and enrcates appear to have become
annoying. and DistrctAorney Garyn had her brought
to hs Office where stranger offered To 90 bail Tor her
She protested that she did want to be baled, She
wanted case tried. because feared if she were
adrit friends would put her ont of
the way. deaf turned 10 all of her enireates
and bail was insisted upon She returned To he House
of Detention, and asked to be kept there till Byrhe WAS
tried The keeper refused her aimittance.
Ii IL asserted on good authority that this disposition OF
the the result OF special order OF hayOr Hall
VINO sent messenger named JacoDus 10 AIr GarHln
with request 10 let up Byrne." But, whether this
part Of the report true not there doubt that
powerful influence saved the criminal for time
from punishment.
The recent revival OF the story and the indignation
which il has created have evidently alarmed Mr. Garyn
and after an neXcsahe deldg nearly he Issued
bench warrant for the arrest of Byrne the 9Th nS
and placed 1t in the hands OF superintendent kesO.
Saturday night ByTne discovered IN liquor saloon
the loot of West Forty secOndst and taken To Police
Headquarters. This morning he viii be delivered to
District-AttOrney Garvin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14
ST. CATHARINES WELL.
A CANADIAN SARATOGA.

ST. CATHARNEs, e. W., Aug. S.-Whcn first
spoke Of visiting ST. Catharnes, my friends drew for
most dscouraging picture of the place. Twas told that
it the last resort OF the victims Of consumption Of
rheumatism, and Of paralysis; that the only sounds
heard by day and by night coughs, aud wheezngs
and grOans the only sights TO be seen the wretched
sufferers hObbng to the bath, wheeled TO the WELL sit
ting stessly in the shade But, determined to see for
myself, never was more agreeably disappoin"l.
found assembled here "a most delightful COMP. ., 81
seemingly in the best Of health. with few .."-s
sprinkled here and there their presence only mail
enjoyment OF perfect health the greater have visited
the virginia mountains and the Atlantic Coast but never
nave known cool, so fresh, nvigOratng climate
ar thls While NcwYOrkeTs sweltcring ia the dog
DAY heat with the thermometer high up in the Gne'ies
We a!e IuGuriang in atmosphere OF So by day and
~ al night finding billiards nor only possibility, but
PLEASURE and teE-pins an inviting pastime.
len years ago ST. CathaInes small village; now
Is beautiful town containing about 600 Inhabitants,
and stores Of all kinds chiefly supported by Amcri-
i tourists The drives in the vicinity OF the town are
Lake Ontario is only four miles distant, OF
,he attractions OF fine fishing and sailing queens
~ mites III another direction AMI j, noted III
M az he scene Of the vain but brave defense made
~ ID nii.sn On me adjacent Nights In the war OF lsl2
&c I-hts Stands the monument erected 10 tue
n ',ois Pi Ten Brock, who fell In the battle To Nj
ais u pleasant drive of two hours from ~.
Lgtt = i"S i'hd passing through portion al TIC
- ~ y. iuhuJ : Lane. Leaving here hicr break
~' VA ''''" -s' pc al The uLe,s q, ini'I'S 90 '"ih
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14
PORTLAND AS A WATERNG-PLACE.
THE NEW ROUTE TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MEETING.

THE NEW ROUTE TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MEETING.
PORTLAND, Aug. 12.-It is well known that
during the past years the tide of travel has
been setting strongly toward the of Mane Mount
Desert Island the romantic scenery OF Moosehead Lake
the quiet secuslOn Of tine interior towns OF the State
On arriving in this city the tourist intends TO make
Portland its vicinity the place Of his midsummer So
ourn, will find the most ample and complete hotel ac
cOmmOdaOns and in the city itself much interest and
amuse him. He should fail to visit our beautiful
City Hail. if only TO enjoy the extensive of the sur
rounding country which may be obtained from the sum-
NIT OF the observatory Nor should he forget the Eastern
and Western prOmenades; from the former Of these
fine view of our magnificent; harbor with its numerous
Islands amply repays the stranger and from the latter
fine panoramic view of inland scenery including in the far
distance the SUBMITS of the White Mountains is his re-
ward Among tie most frequentcd islands of our bar
Dor, both for excursions and also for Summer resi-
dences Peaks and Cushngs. The latter island il
chiefly irequentcd by Canadians. 1t has ample accommo
datOns with excellent facilities for bathing boating and
fishing its nearness to the city renders it fyorte re-
sort Peaks Island is no less attractive as a Summer
residence; with excellent hotels charming scenery and
abundant facilities for bathing, &C., il has
On Cushng's Island Is the clf of Whitehead, an i'm
nense mass of rock, rising abruptly TO a great hight
above the sea- the upper portion appearing like profile
Of human face From this elf broad view Of the
Atlantic may be obtained. Two steamers daily to
these Islands, and during the Summer always
crowded The town of Cape Elizabeth which Is directly
across the harDOr from Portland is also favorle sea
side resort, It's hard sandy beaches facilities for sea
bathing, aud rsclass hotels, have made ii familiar TO
Summer tourists.
Nearly year ago, the Portland and Ogdcnsburg RAJ
road was open a. far Lake SebagO, about 80 lnee
from this city. The opening Of the road through IA
rich and fertile region of the country, and destined TO
greatly benefit Portland in business way was every
where celebrated with enthusiasm The work has been
continued 80 rapidly during the past year, that the
raiia have been laid 10 North Conway, and trains VIII
soon De running 20 that Village, that next season the
entire .rNe Fto TIC White Mountains, wL!gA has hitherto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14

sides Of the Falls dine at Of To hotels and return 10
81. Catharines In time for early tea and tho e'ohns
dance ,ax,ou.,
The ~. Catharincs water Il dram from an inexnast
ble well, coo feet deep, and s6 by chemists 10 re-
some OF the celebrated spas Of Germany. Vt tne
beneficial effect derived from drinking the water h
not prepared to say II certainly stcs bad enough But
t,.e mineral baths delicious; utter bathing ana us
the towel freely, most healthfal glow suifnses I'Se
over the body and yOu fec Ike going through Wnpo
hin of nj the next meal Tie season az 81 'ati
rlnes il at its hight and viii continue uui'S 'o
month of August.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14

Como in another direction will take this the shortest and
more direct route The scenery along the route Is very
fne On either hand tho eye rests upon pleasant fields
whore, during the Summer months, the scent Of new
mOwn hay ho3ts in at tho open ear windows.
After passing numerous small villages in one
OF which il tho former residence OF Haw-
thorno the train emerCcs from the shadows OF inter
vcnng objects, ana great sheet OF wafer stretching
Tar away, bursts suddenly upon the travellers sight "A
cool aud shady grove, aud the beautiful scenery 10 DC
enjoyed by sail on the lake. have male tins the
avoritc spot for excursions during the present season
Quite recently the fronls OF the Portland, Rutland.
railway l. to form continuous route from Portland
To Chicago assembled here in great numbers from tne
West, from Ncw-York, and from the states al"hs
the proposed line Gov. Pcrham was Cnalrn1h
OF the meeting Tn short speech he INTRO
duced Senator Tamlin. whose address was the
made nv Judge Fowler If Merchandising me non.
Henry Clarke OF Rutland. Vt; Col Joyce OF vermont;
the Hon ErasuS Brooks of y. V; the Hon. orange ftr
ris Of Gcn's Falls, ". Y; eXGOy Austin Bilr oi hc
g42, and others. grand excursion ana caiIhlhe
occurred on the following day with more Spcechi lks.
Great enthusiasm was manifested by the friends OF the
enterprise and determination was cVinced To pfOceod
at with the work of its construction
The Portland and Rochester Railroad IL now open 10
Rochester, Newampshire and trains run regularly DC
tween this city and that place This road opens new
to the charming region of Alton Bay ana Lake WIN
and Maine Railroad for Boston. Tue opening OF tho Ipd
celebrated by excursion Of the Portland CITY GOV
ernment and others Rochester, where they were re-
ceyed with the ringing OF bells and firing OF cannon Inc
usual complimentary speeCh-makng followed ON FRIDAY
Last the citizens Rochester returned the compliment ny
visiting This cItv About came, received cordial wei
come treated to an excursion among the ISLANDS
of harbOr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14
4 GERMAN TRANSLATION WA3TfD.
TIE IMMIGRATION REPORT ABROAD.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 12.-Thc Bureau OF
Statistic, has received numerous letters from widely
different points asking for copies of DE- Youngs report
Immigration and earnestly suggesting its puDc"tioA
in the German Language and in the languages OF or
countries from which there is large immigration 10 t'o
United States Among the letters recently receiver 'o
following are the most important:
LEGATION OF THE USITED STATES,
BERNIE. July 90 1871: >
Hon. EpwARD YOUNG, Chief Of B"rea" Of S''''''""'
SIR: received recently Ivy mail half dozen COPIES
OF your Special Report on Immigration ana nave soht
be Interested in the work one of these DR.. william
JOOs, member of the National Council OF SwlzCrau
from the Canton OF Schaihauscn. has acKhO"icuPoI It's
receipt In a letter. q copy Of which herewith incloS"
Dr. Joos has since called upon me, ana cxpresseu oIy
and at greater length his appreciation OF tne ptnPo
and his desire that Il may be translated In German ana
circulated in Switzerland For many years ~ d. 10
taken deep interest in the subject of engrduOh So,y
believe from phanthrOpc motives hc has visited tue
United States, and had an opportunity 10 l'Iin oo
oppioh OF the lhancenlet5 NlGn to d oIicy "a A
OF Switzerland. to encourage part oi the wued
selves the advantage which the New World presents. and
leaving more room for those VINO remain III tner pE
Dr. Will zoos, member ofLAe National Council Of S~S-
erL,nd, u If. HORACE RuBLEE, MiHtstcr-Rcsi"enf.
SIR: have received the special Il port on Emigration
by Mr. Young, which you were so h1d to send me, anu
thank you for tins favor believe ihat through 'nS
documents of this kind an esseniil want mas Dceh sl5
fled, for the Swiss have constantly longd Tor an al
tatiye report watch should remove all tho dstIuS 40
deeply rooted, and owing To the cqnly0cal plDcatO7
and Teports too often circulated by interested agents
about lands wages. etc. In the United states regret
exceedingly that this book ms not been pnplised
i'm the German language rs done with Mr.. wilson's
excellent report public Lands the more 80 a5 the pres
cnt book would do even more to give the people mere IN
exact idea and knowledge OF tho inducements for emf
grafton and the rates of wages in your favored country
and yOur Government would, III my OPINION 90 gV0d
work in behalf Of political economy II II wOu hyo us
book published in German iii sufficient numbers TO nave
the public schools OF the German Can0ns OF STitleL,u
each supplled with a copy, especially II 1t would add tic
beautiful and instructive map which Is appended To tne
book of Mr. Wilson, and have the same executed so as 10
nh ont the railway lines which have since been con-
strncted in the United states.
In the small Canton OF Schaffhausen. several agrcn
turol families of the best kind have been Induced,
through the Wilson pamphlet you gave Inc, and when
distributed in the public schools, To enlSrate u th
DIR. WILLIAM J0OS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-14

tional usage and Parliamentary courtesy would war.
rant even soycrer ccnsuro than that inflicted by tho
largo adverse minority 0f the House Of Lords
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-23
NEW YORK.
Destructive FireS-The Coal Excite
ment.

Destructive Fires-The Coal Excite
ment.
New YORK, February pa fire
early this morning on the second floor OF
No %. Beekmau street, four story
brick building, destroyed the interior OF
the building, with a large amount Of
goods. Damage $4,000; insured.
The first floor was occupied by the Provi-
dence Tool Co.; loss on stock $4,000.
The second and fourth floors were oc-
cupied by A. W. Mcdonald 4 Co., en-
gravers and lithographers; damages
$4,000 The third floor was occupied
by Bridgman & Co, dealers in maps
and charts; damage $4,000. "
About 2;20 this morning, while the
fire was at it's height, flames were seen
rising from the center OF the block
bounded BY Fulton, John, William and
Gold streets, and it was soon discovered
that a four story brick building, in the
rear Of l3O William and 43 Gold streets,
was a mass OF fire from basement to
roof Before single stream could be
brought to bear on the flames smoke
wa. creeping through the ffont windows
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-23
THE FISHERIES.
Canadian Sentiment.

OTTAWA, Ont, February 22.-The
following is a portion Of Sir A. I.
Galts' motion on the Joint High Com
mission, to be brought up as soon asthe
correspondence is printed and before Sir
John A. Mcdonald goes to Washing
ton:
Resolyed That this House has always
been and is now prepared to concede the
most free and unrestricted use OF the
fisheries and navigation Of the 81.
Lawrence to the United States upon
receiving as equivalent therefor COM
plete modification Of the United States
commercial system, directed to insure
free and liberal interchange Of products
of labor in the two countries; that con-
cession to the United States Of free
dom Of the fisheries and navigation OF
the st. Lawrence without compensa-
ton would place Canada in most dis
advantageous position in future negotla-
tions, by depriving her of the means
OF offering any adequate equivalent
for the concessions she is desrous Of
obtaining from that nation that this
House consents to consideration by the
Joint High Commission Of all the
subjects in which Canada is concerned
with the United States, and will cheer
fully make any sacrifice which is
required at their hands in the interest
of the Empire, so far as they do not
compromise the national interests of this
country, and directly tend to their undue
subordination to the United States in
the future.
ST.. JOHN, y. B., February pat
- o'clock to-day Hon Mr.. King,
Attorney General, announced that Mr..
Gait had resigned, and that the Lieut.
Governor had called upon George l..
Hathaway to form a government. A
stormy discussion followed, and the
House adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-23
WASHINGTON.
rent.n Exiles-The March Interest

Fenian Exiles-The March Interest.
WASHINGTON, February 22.-The Fe-
nian exiles, thirteen in number, called at
the Executive mansion today and were
introduced BY a member of the City
Council Of Washington to the President
Secretary Boutwell, has ordered the
payment OF the March interest on FRI
day, 24th inst. without rebate.
Congressional Business.
The House Naval committee is enh-
tied TO the next morning hour to COM
ple:e the consideration OF the Brooklyn
Navy Yard, but there is little probability
that there will be another morning
session. Motions to suspend the rules
can now be made at any time, and votes
upon these motions, discussion Of appro,,
priation bills not yet passed, disposal
of several privileged reports, will fully
occupy the time OF the House until the
close Of the session, cutting off the morn.
ing hour and other regular orders OF
business. ~
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-23
CINCINNATI.
Arrest of COunterfeiters-Nashing-
tons Birthday.

tons Bfrtnuay.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 22-William, alias
Bill Mills, and his brother John Mills,
we're arrested here to-day by operatives
of the Secret Service Division, charged
with being dealers in counterfeit nation
al bank notes, legal tenders and frac-
tional currency. The former is said to
he one of the largest counterfeiters in
the country. Bill Mills is son-in-law Of
Mrs. Roberts, the notorious cony wo-
man OF the West.
Washington s birthday was celebrated
by the closing of public offices, display
oi flags, and military parade in the a.
ternoon, the Zouave Battalion and a de-
tachment from Newport Barracks par
ticipating. ...
Owing to the difficulty OF procuring
satisfactory market reports from New
York and Chicago at noon, the board
Of officers Of the Chamber Of Commerce
recommend change in the hour Of
meeting to one o'clock. and continue
till halfpast two 1t will probably be
determined next Monday.
Jas. Baum, Of Glenrock. Pa, and
Jas. Green, Of Sandusky, O.. were the
persons seriously injured while stand
irg on the platform By collision on
the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton
railroad last nj Sht. -