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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
THE PARTRIDGE EATER.-The Washington

TIE PAKTRlpGE FATER.-Ihe " aShlngtOn
Star of last evening has the following:
Mr. Henderson, who, it will be remember
ed, is eating one partridge each morning be-
tween 9 and 10 o'clock for thirty successive
mornings, on wager of $500 4 side is still en-
gagged in that agreeable business, and this morn
ing put himself outside of his twentieth bird
He commenced by taking the birds broied but
at number twelve got tired ofthat style Of cook
ing and has since taken them stewed. 1t would
appear that he is beginning to get surfeited with
the stewed also, as this morning when the bird
was set before him he cut it in half eating one
molty, and then taking rest until his hour was
nearly out before he ate the remainder Thus
far he has fallen off 2lt pounds in weight. and
his complexion Is like that ola clean shirt =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The New York Journal Of Commerce calls at
tnnti"n +" .I.e G.,s ,llat congress has not acted
upon the Apportionment bill, and says: That
unless just distribution of the new members
called for by the increase of population for the
last ten years is made within the next three
weeks, another Congress must pass before these
members are chosen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The case of Virginia vs.. West Virginia, in
volving the dominion of the counties of Jeffer-
son and Berkley, was argued in the Supreme
Court of the T. S. on Tuesday and yesterday.
by Gov. Stanton, of Ohio. Charles j. Faulkner
and Reverdy johnson, representing West Eir-
GINA and Andrew Hunter, Attorney General
Taylor, and Judge Curtis of Boston. represent
ing VIRGINIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

HENRY T.-HELMBOLD'S
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cannot be surpassed as q Face Wash, and will be
found the only specific remedy in every speci..-
of Cutane"uS Affection. 1t speedily cradicat'-
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of the Cutancous Membrancc, etc. dispels Rel
hess and lncipent Inflammation, Hives, Ka;h
Moth Patches Drynes. OF the Scalp or Skin
Frost Bites, etc 1t is An excellent Lotion for
diseases Of Syphiltic Nature, and as m lnj"'-
ton for Diseases Of the Urinary Organs, ar'-!"E
from habits Of dissipation. used in connrrtI"n
with the Extracts Buchu, Snrsaparlla, and Ca
mended. cannot be surpassed Price 81 per botil"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

Gen Butler bottled up his anger. in the
House of Representatives on Tuesday and de-
Tended West Point although he declared that
the influence from that institution had been his
evil genius during the whole war. But we
suppose there is no love felt by Gen. Butler
for West Point. Educated officers from that
military school were standing rebukes to his
own incOmpetency in military matters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The Secretary of War recently issued crcu-
lar in which he ordered all property returns of
officers to be made to the head of the bureau
having charge of such matters in the War Of
fee. and stating that after the lst of January,
1871, such returns would not be forwarded to
the Third Auditors Office as heretofore. for
settlement. The Auditor resists this seeming
cncrcachmcnt of the War Office upon the al,
legged duties pertaining to his bureau, and de-
mands continuation of the former practice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The bill for repeating the Test Oath when
applied to those not disqualified by the l4th
Amendment has become law, acithout the
signature of the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The speech of the Governor of the Canada
Dominion. at the opening of Parliament. yes
ter;lay, speaks at length of the Fenian invasion.
and in high terms Of the gaantry of the militia
in repclling it. 1t also audcs to the Com
mission for the settlement of the difficulties be-
tween England and the I. S. and trusts that
its mode Of dealing with the matters iii contro-
yersy will lead to their satisfactory adjustment.
The report of the general situation and pros
poets of Canada is in high degree satisfactory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

I.ucius Hart and Sylvanuas S. Ward. tive olC
and esteemed merchants of New York. dice
recently in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

We see it stated in published letter that the
proposed Carnival in Washington is not ap-
proved OF by Very many citizens of that place
and that public celebration of the completion
OF the paving ola street. is considered rathcr
curious affair for national metronnls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

But fifteen more working days now remain
for the present Congress. six or seven of which
will be taken up in considering the apploprla
ton bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The murmurs of complaint at the protracted
railroad disputes and quarrels, in Richmond,
and their accessories, are heard from all por-
tons of the State. The public are becoming
wearied. if not nauseated at the continued dis
cussions. in and out of the Legislature the
charges and counter charges-the afi"mations
and denialS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The new dwelling house Of Mr.. ThoS.' II.
Pcrric. in Nottingham District. Prince George :
county. Nd. together with most Of the fnrni-
ture and clothing Of the family was entirely
consumed by fire en- Saturday last. The fire
caught from the Stove-pipe, and burned so "a
pidly that they were unable to save anything
except what was on the first floor
4 number of horses in Anne Arundel and
Prince George ). Nd. have recently died from
disease that has hatfled the skill OF their own
crs The animals. before their attack, are
comp aratiyey we'll and hearty They some
times drop dead on the road
The l. s. treasurer at New York city reports
the unusually large amount of $1,000 in FIVE
cent nckels now in his vaults The Secretary
Of the Treasury directs that $4,000 of this
amount be transferred to the |. s. depository,
Philadelphia were small coins are in demand.
Gov. Acorn. of Mississippi. elected to succeed
Senator Reyels in the nted States Senate. an
nounc,.S his intention Of declining the Senator
ship.
Four hundred and two grain and eight mo-
lasSes distirries were in operation in the Unit
I'd States on the first Of February.
Fortress Monroe dispatches report the arrival
in Hampton Roads Yesterday Of number Of
disabled vessels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

Mr. Blair in the Senate yesterday, delivered
an able speech, against the constitu,ionality of
the reconstruction legislation of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

A warrant has been issued for the arrest OF
one of the witnesses in the trial Of &. {. Bowen,
in Washington, for perjury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
Very poor one,

The ''Nalentnc business. this year, town
and country. is represented as having been 4
1.,r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
The Test Oath.

To tie Senate and House Of Representatives.
| have this day transmitted 10 the Senate
the announcement that Senate bill No 2lS.
An act prescribing an oath Of office to be
taken By persons who participated in the late
rebellion. but who are not disqualified from
holding Office by the Fourteenth Amendment
to the Constitution of the United States, has
become law in the manner prescribed by the
Constitution without the signature Of the Prc>i-
dent.
If this were bill for the repeal Of the test
oath required of persons elected or appoint
ed to offices of honor or trust it wond meet
my approval.
The effect of the law. however, is to relieve
from taking prescribed oath all those persons
whom it was intended to exclude from such
offices and to require it from all Others. by
this law the soldier who fought and BLEED Tor
his country is to swear to his loyalty before as
Stunning official functions whilst the Gcneral
who commanded hosts Tor the overthrow of his
Government is admitted to place without it, |
cannot atfix my name To 4 law which dlariml-
mates against the upholdcr Of his Government.
believe. however. that it is not wise policy
to keep from office. by an oath, thos, " no are
not disqualified by the Constitution and who
are the choice of loyal voters. But whilst re-
erns them from an oath which they cannot
take | recommend the release also of those Il"
whom the oath has no application.
Us GRANT
Executive Mansion February H.. ISL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The West India fruit crop. pine apples,
oranges, bananas &C.. will be very large this
season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
Executive Mansion. February II, ISL.

C.&O CANAL-We learn that the board
Of directors, ut their last monthly meeting. re-
solved that the rate Of toll upon coal from
Cumberland To Georgetown for the season OF
ISL. should be it cents per ton-thc same
that it has been for some years past.
The work Of taking Sand-bars and max
ing the necessary repairs to the aluedlIct,
bridges locks, &c. has. VIC understand, been
vigorously prosecuted during, the winter: and it
is expected that the canal, throughout its
length, will be ready for the resumption Of nay
igatiou by the 10th OF March. Whether the
coal companies will be ready BY that time has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The Richmond Dispatch says Our read
ers know that war has been raging in Rich
mond for some days bloodless war, indeed,
but war in which there has been large ex-
penditure of defamation, woeful prophecy: and
50 forth. Such maneuvfes: such strategy:
such terrific whirlwinds of railroad gas, have
rarely been seen or heard of before in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

These Pills are the most delightfully."- pleasant
purgative. Superseding castor oil, salts, magnr-
sia, etc. There is nothing more acceptable t.
the stomach They give tone, and cause neither
nausea nor gripping pains. They are compo'ed
of the finest ingrsdients After few day ILL.,:
Of them, such an inauguration Of the entire 'y,-
TEN takes place as to appear miraculous 10 the
weak and eneryated, whether arising from i'm
prudence or disease H. T. Helmbold., Com
pound Fluid Extract Catawba Grape Pills arr
not sugar-coated from the fact that sugar
Pills do not dissolve, but pass through the stosm
duce the desired effect THE CATAWBA
GRAPE PILLS. being pleasant in taste and
odor, do not neccssitate their being sugsr-costed
PRICE FIFTY CENTS PER Bon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
A biographical sketch of the late William Y

y biographical sketch of thclate William ".
Seaton. of the National IntelIgencer: just Is
sued. contains some interesting accounts of the
American newspaper press of fifty years ago, but
is more valuable for its memorials of the dis
tineuishcd men with whom Mr. Scaton was
brought into intimate relationship during his
editorial career. The warm personal regard
entertained for him by many of the leading
politicians and literary men of his time is illus
trated by numerous private letters which are
brought to light in this volume.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

LoUDoUS COUNTY. successful working
of the Building Association established in Lees
burg about three years ago. has induced the
effort to start another without delay and to
that and: preliminary meeting was held at the
Court House Oh Tuesday evening, presided
over by 7. VI Henderson, with T. {. Morsllee:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

At Il recent sale in Maryland by the Trus-
tees, for the sale of the property belonging to
the heirs of D. L. White, dec, d, the Ferry pro-
perty and warehouse on the Potomac known
as White Ferry, was knocked off to Col. r.
Y. White, of this county, for $500. The
Colonel has purchased the ferry boats. &c, be-
longing to f. G. NARROW.
The new company who recently purchased
the Marble Quarry ON the lands OF Mr.. B. F.
Carter. in this county: has already gone to work
in good earnest to work the same, and with en-
couraging prospects Of being amply repaid for
their labor and expense.
\ series of interesting religious meetings;
commencing on Friday night last and contlnu,
ing until Tuesday evening were held in the
Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, Rev. J. ".
Lupton. pastor assisted by Rev DR., Bullock.
Of Alexandria On Sunday several persons
We're admitted to church membership.-Lou,
lpu0 .Wiror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

WuNpERFuL. Effects OF SPlRlTTALIsM A
gentleman residing in Portsmouth left his peck
et book in his room Yesterday in which was
SO: after returning from his Office. he had an
occasion To take some money out and in doing
So missed five dollars; suspccting the servant
grl Of taking it he called her up and told her of
his loss stated to herthat he intended to consult
>plrltuallSt. who could tell him where it was;
on his return 10 the house he found that the
servant did not know any thing about it, 1t is
4 pity the same effect could not be had on quau-
NnltnM DIM BnnL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

MORE INVESTIGATIONS Messrs Beaman,
Washburn of Wisconsin, and Niblack constitute
the subcommittee To investigate the last alleged
fraudulent contract for envelopes, made by the
Postmaster General with George II. Reay OF
New York We say the last because he had
previously made two others with the same per
son. one of which Congress annulled last July.
it is said. for extortion and illegal inception.
In defiance of that condemnation. Mr. Creswel
and his Assistant Mr. Terril. broke another
contract. which served this favored jobbcr. at 1
cost OF $ 25.0nD to the country. The facts are
too we'll known to be concealed. and any at
tempt at washing either by evasion OF
duty or failure to condemn fraud will involve
all concerned in it in exposure. The time has
at last come when corruption will be ventilated,
no matter who may suffer - Wash. P't'1't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

EDIToES Referring to a notice of the Rell
giou> Herald. that paper remarks
We avail ourselves of the occasion To say
that editors are under peculiar obligations to be
candid fair, and honorable. They should hold
in con,emp, all equivocaton meannesS injus-
tice and uenIagogism and endcavor, by IN
upright conciliatory aud liberal course to elc.
vatr aud cnnoblc the profession 10 which they
belong. Fer ourselves. We hope that We may
never be too sell conceited To learn. too obsti-
nate to acknowledge our mistakes. too illibera
to do Justice to al opponent. too selfish to sacrl
flee interest to truth. too intolennt to maintain
the right Of free thought and speech. too uu
charitable to accord to all mcu their just inca
sure Of esteem and praise, too old to improve.
OF too ienoblc TO despise Ill meanness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

and denials
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

family of women and children were murdered
outrlght-the men We're away from home.
All the coicrie; except one in the vicinity OF
Mt Carmel, Pa. resumed work yesterday. AT
Tamaqua the miners still refuse to abandon the
So basis but two collierieS are preparing to COM
mcncc operations.
The Trustees Of the Peabody Educational
Fund met yesterday in Philadelphia and heard
the annual report of the agent DR.. Sears. They
will continue in session for several days.
There We're comparatively. but few persons
killed in Paris. not more than forty or fifty in
all, during the sci gc-and Of these several were
women.
Land Grabbing has been introduced in
the Minnesota Legislature in imitation of the
the game rs practlscd in the Congress of the
The report that the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road is connected or concerned in a reported
purchase of Missouri and Pacific railroad stock
Is positively contrldlcted.
Tcrre Hautc claims more banks than any
other city Of its size One is National. and
the other thirteen or 81 are of the faro or keno
varieties.
Iioga village. in Pennsylvania. was lately
almost totally DESTROYED by fire. and the papers
attribute it Ill to ''whiskey and gambling.
There is said to he q strong pressure being
brought to bear against Commissioner Yam
Aernam. of the Pension Office. for his removal
1t is believed that Mr. Akerman will be con-
strained TO retire from the Cabinet. The pres
sure against him Is too strong
4 very violent storm passed over Wilmington.
\. c.. on Monday. The lightnning,it is stated
vas almost binding
Mrs Bier. the sister of Mrs Governor Bowie
lied At Baltimore on Tuesday morning.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09
DIED.

In Arizona City, August 2S, 1871. Hon. Marcus D. Dobbins.
 [CoMMUNICATED Tt has become my painful duty to announce the death of our esteemed friend, Colonel M. D. Dobbins, District Attorney of Yuma county. He died last night from congestion, and his funeral takes place this afternoon. To the intense heat of the weather is attributed his sudden death.
 We shall miss him in every respect-nOt only as an efficient officer, but as the geni- ally disposed gentleman upon all occasions.
 l am not well acquainted with his record, but it is known that he was the Colonel of regiment of volunteers, mostly raised and organized by himself in California during the Southern rebellion. Subsequently he was an active prospectOr in this Territory, and has given to its ben eft his intelligent eXertion. He filled with marked distinction the chair of the House of Representatives of the late Ari- zona Legislative Assembly. He also filled minor positions in the public service, and always with comprehensive intelligence and general satisfaction. His loss is heartily deplored, knowing how difficult it is to retain amongst us the character of
  country. He was eminent in this respect and carries with him to the unknown fu- ture the kindness of those left behind who had the opportunity of approaching how much of d man he was. C. H. B.
 Arizona City, August 29, 1871.
 In San Diego, California, August 2S, Frank Alfred, only son of Governor A. P. K. and Mrs. J. L. T. Stafford, aged year and 2 months.
 This will indeed be sad news to Cover nor Stafford, who at this writing has no knowledge of his loss. At his departure for the Pinal mountains, we believe he had the highest hopes that his child had become robust and was gaining strength with age. How vain are even cOnsolotary words un der such circumstances !!
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS, l AM INFORMED AS w am departing for the Pinal Noun tains with large force for the purpose of exploring the agricultural and mineral re- sources of that region, that Commission has been ordered by the President of the United States to examine into the Indian affairs of the Territory with the view, if possible, of securing peaceful solution of the question, and my absence may con tinue until after the arrival of said Com mission; and whereas, the object most de- sired by the people of this Territory is the cessation of Indian hostilities and the means that will most speedily accomplish this result will be hailed with joy by every inhabitant-
 Now, therefore, I, A. P. K Stafford, Gov ernOr of Arizona, call upon all the officers and citizens of the Territory to receive said Commissioners with kindness and hospitality; to give them all the aid and information upon the subject before re- fcrred to within your power and knOwl- edge. They have been selected with a view to their integrity and humanity of purpose and sent here in the legal per formance of duty.
 If they come among you entertaining erroneous opinions upon the Indian aues- tion and the condition of affairs ill the Territory, then by kindly treatment and fair, truthful representation, you will be enabled to convince them of their errors. ,-~ Given under my hand and the SEAL. Great Seal of the Territory, this '@-' 18th day of August, A. D. 1871.
 A. P. K. SAFFORD. By the Governor.
 THEO. F. WHITE,
 Asst. Secretary of the Territory. [a19-tf
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09
Notice to Creditors,

A IL PERSONS KNOWING THEM A selves to be indebted to the firm of I. GOLDBERG x CO.,, are respectfully re- quested to come and settle for the same by the first of October next. By doing so they will retain the good opinion of the firm and save unpleasantness. We need the money. 1. GOLDBERG & co.
 Tucson, August l2, 1871, au12-tf
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

JAMES GRANT, EsQ., of the Tucson, Wickenberg, Prescott and San Bernar- dino mail and stage lines, was in town from Saturday until Monday last. He reports everything going on smoothly, though the Indians chased his stage once recently in Yavapai county, but captured nothing.
 The line between here and the points above named is in good trim to ac- commodate passengers, as will be seen by advertisement elsewhere. We can assure the travelling public that James Grant performs what he promises.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

JOSEPH PERSON brought about 5O,- 900 pounds of flour to Tucson this week from his mill in Sonora. Flour retails here at ' cents, and he hopes to get 65 at wholesale.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

THOMAS F. RILEY, First Lieutenant of Company A, Twenty-frst Infantry, left Tucson last Tuesday on leave of absence for six months, to visit his home in Florida He has been in Arizona on duty for the past three years, and so far as we can learn has made an uneXceptionablc record. He fully appreciates the unsafe condition of the Territory, and the neces- sity of thoroughly subjugating the sava ges by force, and he will not do the Terri tory or its people any discredit by his re- ports abroad. He has our warmest wishes for a safe and happy journey.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

CAPTAIN GERALD RUSSELL, of the Third Cavalry, stationed at Camp Bowie, came to Tucson last evening, and will return in few days; also, his honor Mayor DeLong, and A. H. Carghill. From them we learn that Col. Elias and about 100 Mexican troops are in the Dragoon Mountains after the Indiens who stole Gov. Pes queira's so horses mentioned in THE CITIZEN last week. J. Schaublin, at San Pedro, corraled three of Pesquei- ra's horses which strayed to his station.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

WE hear that J. F. Bennett & Go. now have the sub-contract for carry ing the mails between Tucson and San Diego.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09
BORN.

In Tucson, September 6, to the wife of Samuel Hughes, son.
 In Tucson, September 5, to the wife of M. McKenna, daughter
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

IN the proper place, Judge Charles H. Brinley pays fitting tribute to the late Hon. M. D. Dobbins, to which we would fain add better words if we could. By reference to the late stat utes which he helped to enact, we find his age given at 43, and nativity in Pennsylvania. Deceased has a brother in Erie, Pennsylvania.
 Our personal acquaintance with de- ceased was brief but very favorable. All of his acts known or even reported to us, were honorable ones. We have only heard deep regret expressed at his death, and we are confident the expressions are sincere.
Arizona citizen., 1871-09-09

GROSS x Co.,, of San Francisco, advertise in THE CITIZEN that they buy or make ad- vances on ores. As a rule, men worthy ot reliance, are the men who advertise.