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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28
OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY co,

OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY co,
~ 7th st. wharf, Washington, July %, 1871.
On TUESDAY, August lst, the IL
steamer WAWASET will resume sESs -
her Tuesdays trip down the Potomac To Currio-
man and intermediate landings The Fridays
Trip TO Cone river and intermediate landings will
De continued as usual
Leaves Washington on Tuesdays and Fri
day At + n M
Leaves Alexandria on Tuesdays and Fridays
at H. M S S HOWISON, PreSt.
) GEDNEY, Gen. Sup't. jy DIV
WHITE, STRIPED and PLAID SWISS
~ MUSL1NS for ladies overskirts, beautl-
IL! goods very cheap ut
lyG ROBT. l.. WOODS.
A PRIME ARTICLE OF GUNPOWDER
"A TEA just received and for sale by
G. VIM RAMSAY,
)y2o s. E. corner King and St. Asaph SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28
Cool Lager.

The coolest and best glass Of LAGER BEER to
be had in the city can be obtained ut NJ. RUBES's
Restaurant opposite the Confectionery Store OF
G.. Schafcr on Fairfax street. jet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

IMPROVING John Smith, the crippled
man so barbarously hacked and cut to pieces
some time ago by James Scott, the captain
Of canal boat, is rapidly improving. and will
soon be well a gain His assailant has never
been heard from since he escaped from the
Maryland constabies who arrested him at San
DIV Hook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

oka
pEALERIS
BLANK BOOKS,
WRAPPING PAPER
ENVELOPES. INKS, and
Wholesale and retail Also PAPER BAGS,
FLOUR SACKS, Shipping and Printing Cards,
Direction Labels NC, &c.
AGENT FOR THE
PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON
LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF VIRGINIA.
jan left
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WINES
i AND LIQUORS.
Very Old Scotch Whlskcy, proof llj' degrees,
Very Old Cognac French Brandy, proof llG'.
Clarat Wines, St Emilion, st. Julien.
Hardy s. Cos. Bordeaux.
Crown, Double Diamond and Pale Sherry.
Superior Burgundy Port and Old Colli Mu-
dcira.
Bakcr's 10 year old Rye Whskey.
Nectar
Silver Brook and other brands of Pure Rye
WhSkcy always on hand.
Bass l. Co. 5 strong Burton and Pale Ale
Fongcrs Scotch Ale.
Hubcrt's London Brown Stout.
The above choice brands we are selling at the
lowest market rates and guarantee entire salts
| faction in every respect. c,
GEO. McBURNEY & son,
lGG and 10 King street
iyl2 Wash. Hall Building.
~ BOXES PRIME FACTORY CHEESE
~ Just received and for sale nj very low
figures hv GEO. McBURNET Il son,
~ - lG6 and 10 King street.
VICHY WATER
ie 10 WAKEFIELD & HALLS.
WASH PPoPLlSS
il % WILMER Il STA NJ hER.
T UBRICATING- OIL for machines of all
IL kinds---;l large stock of various qualities On
! hand and for sale by
| ivl3 E. .LEADBEATER & BRO.
CUSPENDERS-A full assortment Just re.
| - ccvcd
~ % WILMER Il SLAIMAhER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

FOR ISALE-The eligibly situated three
E#i story BRICK no USE, los Duke street, be-
tween Pitt and ST. Asaph, containing ten rooms
and bath room, with hot and cold water. The
house is furnished throughout with gus and tx
lures, and is most desirable residence being l.
ing lot is offered with the aforementioned prop
erty, or it will be sold separate if desired. For
terms apply at No. 40 south st. Asaph St. [nolO
WASHINGTON STREET LOTS FOR
w SALE.
The Ncstry of Christ Church will sell one or
moro lots situated on the cast side Of Washing
ton street. between Princess and Ornnoco, part
of the Parsonage grounds, upon easy terms
They are - feet 'front.' and 1l5 deep.
+. G.. FLETCHER,
r. JOHNSTON,
iv 111aw3v WnrIrnS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

FOR RENT-The BRICK HOUSE, No.
E$i II north Water street water and gas; rent
moderate. Apply to
10 lO-ootf j. H d. SMOOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

ATTACKED By y PIG.-A little child OF Mr.
Andrew Brown, who lives opposite this city IN
Prince Georges county, Maryland, while play
ing in the yard around its father house, on
Wednesday morning last, WAS attacked by a
pig of the Chester breed and severely injured.
Its cries alarmed it's mother, who found it UNI
der the house, with one car torn nearly Oft Its
head, and it's neck severely injured by the teeth
of the pig The blood-thirSty animal could
with difficulty be driven from its prey. who,
when rescued was in speeches. condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28
LOCAL NEWS.

PIEDMONT AND POTOMAC RAILRoAD.-In
the House of Delegates of the Legislature OF
the District of Columbia, yesterday, MIR. Hail.
from the Committee on Railroads, reported a
bill authorizing subscription of 100000 to
the stock of the Piedmont and Potomac rail-
road, conditional upon the approval Of the act
by the people at the next election, with an
amendment providing that the consent of Con
gress be given to the act The amendment
was agreed to- MIR. Lloyd offered an amend,
ment providing that the principal terminus OF
the road shall be in Washington at point to
be hereafter determined Mr. Cassin said that
by the terms of its charter from the State OF
Virginia. the road was compelled to come into
the District between the Aqueduct and Cham
Bridges. Mr. Lloyd said if the road was not
to terminate in the city of Washington; ne
could see no advantage to be gained by Wash
ingtou from the appropriation Of the 100000.
The amendment was rejcctcd-ayes :, noes -;
Messrs. Lloyd and Moore voting aye. Mr..
Moore moved to strike out Board OF Public
Works. wherever the same occurred, and In
sert the word Governor. lie said that pro-
per respect to the Governor required that he
Should be charged with this duty. The amend
mcnt was rcjected-ayes ,, noes ID: Mr.
Moore moved to amend the provlso, that the
bonds shall not be sold at lower rate than
ninety per centum Of the par value thereof, by
striking out the words ninety per centum OF.
Reiected-ayes 3, noes 10; Messrs Hogan,
Lloyd, and Moore voting i'll the affirmative
Mr.. Hardness said he did not wish to be under,
stood as opposed to railroads but burdened
down us the city was by millions of dollars OF
debt, he could not vote to augment the debt
The bill was read i third time and passed-ayes
II, noes .; Messrs Hardness and Moore vot-
ing no. On motion of Mr.. Hardness, the title
was amended, to read 10 authorize a sub
scription to the stock Of the Piedmont and 20
tomac railroad, upon certain conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28
FOR sale OR RENT.

-. FOR RENT.-A small comfortable
na DWELLING, elligibly situated, with mod
ern improvements Possession given imme-
diately. Apply at this office jy IL
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pEMOVAL.
mar l6-tf
IA IN THE
PRICE OF TEAS AND COFFEES.

PRICE OF TEAS AND COFFEES.
TEAS:
Japan, uncolored, 81; B'st Extra 20 40
Oolong, 50 and 9Oc; -,
English Breakfast, 50; and 81; ~
Imperial 81, Sl.l5; i.40
Youno Hvson GCc 81. LAO
Gunn9wder 81 q 81 80: LIS
Remember that VIC guarantee our Teas to pc
fresh, pure and unmixcd and il not satisfactory
will be exchanged.
COFFEES:
java Mocha Ccylon, Maricabo, Laguyra and
Rio, Green, Roasted or Ground, if desired: from
to Sc per pound less than formerly, We use
great care in the election Of our Cotiecs, and
Guarantee them to give entire satisfaction
We would also call attention to our stock o.
Jelies, Canned Goods, FRENCH, English eli, o.! ana
American Mustards, Cross e. Blackwell,s Pick
les, American Pickles, Peak, Frean s. Co.'S Gel :
cbrated Biscuits, Albert Biscuits, Pure French
Candy, from 80 to GOc per pound.
Every variety Of Spices perfectly pure, ground
and whole. A liberal discount 70 the trade:
CHINESE TEA COMPANY.
Nc II North Royal street,
ian 81 Near the Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

4 TERRIBLE TEMPTATION, Charles Reade 5
new novel, has Just been placed on our table by
Mr. George f. French, at whose book store,
% King street, can be found copies Of all the
new books printed. This last production of the
prolific pen of the author is said by those who
have read it to equal any of his former efforts.
In glancing OVERT one cannot help being struck
with the leading paragraph ofchapter eleventh:
''Of all the fools Nature produces with the
help of Society, fathers OF frst-borns are about
the most offensive"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

ss7s FOR RENT-A two-story FRAMED
a$i DWELLING HOUSE, with a Mansard
root, supplied with gas and water on Pitt ST.,
between Duke and Wolfe. Apply to
js 30-tf B. F. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

BREv1r1Es. night there was line
shower of rain, which was much wanted; A
good soaking" rain would be Of much advan-
tage to farmers in this neighborhood. To-day
has been sultry.
More attention to the cultivation of fruits, Is
given by the farmers in this neighbarhood than
formerly. Pains are now taken to obtain the
best varieties. Some Of the finest and best best
peaches we have seen are now raised BY MI
Jefferson lacey, near town.
Very large three masted schoouers are now
engaged in the coasting trade from this place.
1t is remembered that three !masted SCHOONER
was once quite rarity here-now that deScrIp-
ton of vessels is numerous.
We are requested to mention that much an
noyance is given to nany citizens, by the mis-
conduct of some boys in marking with chalk
and otherwise defacing, fences and palelngs
around premises, and to ask the police to catch
some of the depredators and make an example
of them.
L. Cook & Co., have just erected at klng
street dock large shed, and will establish there
watermelon depot,
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.; James
Wilkcrson, died yesterday after sickness OF
only an hour or two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

a. FOR RENT-The DWELLING HOUSE
E$i lately occupied by Mr. H. S. Martin, No
326 King street This house is supplied with
water and gas, and is in excellent order. 1t has
large garden fronting on the street, and an al
Icy in the rear. Also + HOUSE, No. 43 Pitt
street. between Cameron and Queen, with gas
and water. Apply to
ic 2l-2aWtf WIN. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-28

RICHMOND MARKET, July 2S.-Oferings of
GOO bushels Of Wheat with sales ut l37! to l51!
for common to prime white, and l35al574 for
common to choice red. Corn SOaS3 for mixed
and white. Oats 4sa523 for good new. Rye 20.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23
I TIE TRUE ISSUE BEFORE TIE CouNrny

LIE IRUE ISSUE BEFORE TIE CouNrRy
1.G vas when, g. man impeRohed for
nigh crimes and misdemeanors" and
DRIVEN In disgrace from an official posi-
tion, was considered dishonored and no
longer to be tolerated among honest
men and gentlemen. But not 90 nova.
DAYS, at lcast with the ruling powers OF
the country. The Infamous Holden. Of
North Carolina, who is afraid to set f,is
ieet upon the soil Of the State that in.
algnantly spurned him forth, has been
taken to the bosom OF the Administra-
tlon at Washington, and now appears
before the public as the editor-in chief
OF It's leading organ at the national cnpi-
tai. And, in view of the low moral
standard-or rather we should say no
moral standard at all-he is very pro-
per man for the place. But, we do not
propose to bore the reader with q homily
ABOUT the degraded individual referred
10. In Ills salutatory, he has laid down.
no doubt by authority, tho roal honest
ISSUE that tho Grant party intend to
MAKE before the people OF the United
states IN the coming election. He SAYS,
when speaking Of the Federal Govern
ment, the President and Congress: III
Its authority is paramount to that Of
the State, and when State authority and
state laws fail to protect the citizen in
lie, liberty or property, its duty is to
snpervene, and supply such protection
TO the fa!l scope Of its powers"
We have here the issue clearly stated.
and upon it the opponents of Grants
administration will go to the country.
Ii Is, in plain terms, whether this is II
consolidated, centralized Government,
or Confederacy OF States whether Con-
gress has all power. or the States are
still IN possession of their reserved right
GO all powers not specifically delegated.
ana especially to the uninterrupted ma
9agement OF their avn done estic affairs.
IL is here claimed chat these rights now
exist in the States only by Oongression
a. sniferance; that the Government ut
Washington has the right to dispossess
them OF all power over their own affairs
nt Will, and even to take possession of
Inc State Governments whenever in apy
OF their details they are not managed
to suit its sovereign will and pleasure.
Are the free people of America prepared
10 give their sanction to 80 revolutiona-
ry and slavish doctrine as this? It ia
not sectional issue, but one in which
every State is equally interested with the
rest, and in equal danger Of despotism
hitherto undreamed of in this republi-
can land: II there be any patriotism or
love OF liberty left to us as o people, it
cannot fail to be aroused by the promul
CATION OF doctrine 80 odious. reyolu-
tionary and degrading. "
LSardnndh Republican.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23

IN PREDIoAMEST.-It is very plea.
SAINT to be in love sometimes; but quite
annoying when the tender feeling is ac.
companied by petty drawbacks which
are sure to follow parental hostility.
Such at least is the experience of Mr..
August Klelne, youth whose heart has
soitened and brains grown dizzy beneath
the smiles Of an Erato street belle
Some how or other her father won't listen
to his suit, and clandestine ipteryiewa
nave taken place in vacant lot in tho
rear OF her residence. Seated on a bench
close up to the fence, they bill and COO
feariessly. as two gentle turtle doves.
put one evening lately, their stolen
interviews were discovered by the girls
brother, q malignant little wretch, who
out OF their love determined to extract
some fun for himself. With this end
IN view, he watched for their next meet
ing, and whom they were comfortably
seated on the bench. he managed, with
out exciting their suspicious, to draw
the gentleman's coat tail and part of
the ladies dress through crack in the
fence and fasten them to post.
This accomplished, he retired few
PAGES, and then screamed Justify for his
father: At the first screech the lovers
started to run, but the post held them
last: "Let me gol" pleaded the lady.
The gentleman, quicker in expedients,
threw his coat off and bounded away.
Now, the lady couldn't pull off her coat
neither could she unloose it; her lover
lad left her-her brother still screamed.
and she, like an ambitious dray horse.
still tugged at the obdnrate post.
The old man by this time was heard
approaching. The affair cried haste.
and speed must answer it. But one
course was left. A desperate pull tore
the dress loose at the waist, and skel-
ton olad figure fed wildly across the
lot.
Some how or other the lovers hayen't t
met since.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23

The Princess Louise is making her.
sell sc popular at her Highland home.
The Duke, her father-in-1aw, summon.
ed his tenants to dance In the came
pavilion and to the music of the same
band which he provided for his euests
OF higher rank. who came in kilt and
oonnet. The London chroniclers reoouni
with visible awe how the Princess
danced with one OF the email farmers of
tne estate, turning and twisting, Jerking.
trottlng and hopping through all the
trlcities Of the frenzied Highland
reel, and how she went down the mid.
olo between hundred couples in the
country dance. amid shouting and stamp.
ring. 4 ~ -; 80 '-o 1"' iE." tel
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23
TnIaN1GH.APHU0
FpreIKn Anairss

ForeiRn Anniras
4l 4, .pl 81 !: : NOON DISPATCHES. 5al
RooHHFoRT's sENTHNoE-UoNaR OF THE
w iNTERNATIoNAIs- - STRIKES s-FREEcE
AFFAIRs-sPAN1sR REINFoRoEMENTs FOR
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN MoRooCo-IN-
TERNATIONAL IMMIGRANT CONVENTION,
AC., 6C. fssA.t 1tat r
LONDON, September 21.-A Congress
OF the International Society commenced
IN London to-day. Delegates from Italy,
spain, France;s Belgium, Germany and
presides. The object of the meeting is
to arrange for Immediate action on the
continent.
VERSAILLES, September r21.-President
Thiera has been presented by King ANA
deus OF Spain with the order of the
Golden Fleece. TN z
M. Theirs held q lengthy interview
with Herr Won Arnim on the subject of
the delayed treaty between France and
Germany.
Rochefort's trial has concluded. and he
has been sentenced by the court martial
to transportation to a penal colony for
life. -.ai 4ln@ai
BERLIN, September 21.-Odo Russell.
the newly appointed British Ambassador
to the German Empire, has arrived, and
"AA o5 Ouclallyi presented to the Empe-
ror. The German Reiohstag will meet
gon the 10Th OF October.
LONDON. September 22.-Victoria has
rheumatism.
Minor strikes occurring recently, the
imported Germans are returning.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
PARIS. September 22.--Ferris has re-.
oeived the appointment to Washington.
Rumors OF news from Algeria is favor
able.
Theirs is sick.
MADRID, September 22.-Reinforce.
ments continue. 200 embarked from
Oadiz for Cuba. An insurrection has
occurred in Morocco. Troops will be
sent there.
RoME. September 22.-The Jesuit
and republican agents have been ex-
PEELED from Rome.
The Pope has postponed the appoint
ment Of Bishops to vacant Sees till No.
vember.
LONDON, September GA conyen-
ton relative to immigrants has been
arranged between the United States and
Great Britain. The British Oommis-
sloners Of Emigration have approved
the details OF the scheme, nnd it will be
transmitted to Washington by the 70.
reign Office. nm,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23

MoLAssEs, CUBA, 35Qt5U
New Orl'nB 8U0t9O
Sugar H'se.. COMyO
NAILS, u kegs 50@6 90
ONIONS. Rbus1 50@1 rs
OIL, Kerosene, 35145
Machinery. .75@l 90
SPEoIE, Gold @1 III
Silver al O6
PorAT's, Iris l 50@2 90
Sweet, bus / 9O@l 25
R1oK, Carolina b 9@lO
SHoT, Dbag. 275@3 90
SALT, Liverp.20 00@2 10
SOAP, 8D, .7a@10
SPIRITS, Alcohol, ,gl5 90
Brandy. 4 00@12 90
Gin "a 0006 90
Rum. q 0007 90
Whiskey.. Il 1904 90
6UaAn, Crus i P15@l6
Brown..... .12@l4
STARCH, E b. -. 8f@l0
TEA, Grccn Dl 00@20 90
Black, II 0001 10
TOBACCO, Chw. .G0@1 on
Smoking, ID. ..b0@1 90
VINEGAR, Wine, .50@G0
French. 0l 90
WINE, Clam. 28QD35 90
Port, 0005 ~
Sherry. 275@o7 90
Madeira. 8 0G@8 90
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23

A man was brought before on Illinois
magistrate and fined $3.50 for being
drunk. He smiled blandly, and drawing
out dollar bill said, "All right, Mr..
Magistrate; suppose you remember
when l sold out my saloon in Pekin I
had $550 on the slate against you. With
tins dollar that will exacly pay my fine.
You must excuse me, squire. for this lit
tie spree OF mine; but I didn't see any
other way OF collecting my bill against
you than this" Exit inebriate; audi
BILE smiles among the audience.
A fight between cat and game cock
ls the lGtest sensation at Columbus. Ga.
The cat retired ut tho end of three mi
nutes.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23

LIE FATE OF A Corn -STEA1ER. few
days ago. trial took place in this Coun
ty IN manner not strictly in accord
ance with the new code. It appears that
gentleman of color, name unknown.
while passing by the plantation OF one
OF our citizens, concluded to assist him
IN gathering his corn crop. No sooner
lad the thought occurred to him than
he proceeded to act upon it. Entering
tho field, he gathered quantity of corn.
and taking it outside of the field, COM
menced to shell it, in order to get
It into better shape. for transporta-
tion. While thus engaged, some of
the colored hands employed on the
plantation came upon him, captured
him, and took him before the proprie-
tor, who directed them to take him to
JUL. He begged earnestly that he might
not be carried to Jail; and in order to
avoid that fate, professed himself read
to undergo any punishment they might
see proper to impose. After brief con
sn!tation among his captors. it was de-
clded to grant his request him
Themselves and let him go. A court and
Jury were organized, and some one ap-
pointed to defend the prisoner. After
IN Impartial trial before Judge and jury
OF his own color, he was found guilty Of
steallng the corn and sentenced to re-
ceive fifty lashes. He requested that
they would not tie him to inflict the
punishment. promising to keep still and
take 1t as gracefully as possible. They
acceded to his request-laid him gently
down upon cotton-b bale, ard proceeded
to execute the sentence Of the court. He
pore the first few strokes maufully, but
about the sixth one he began TO finch.
he was reminded Of his promise to keep
quiet. and reiterated his determination
to do 80 and bear it like man, protest
ing. however, at the same time, that it
was only natural that he should "also
feel it as man." Tho punishment was
continued until an additional half dozen
strokes had been we'll laid on, when the
prisoner sounded truce, and stated that
since the commencement of the execu-
ton OF his sentence his feelings had un-
dergone o uhange-that the jail had lost
hall It's horrors, and that he now had
conscientious seruples upon the subject
OF corporal punishment. He was grave.
y informed that it was too late for g
plea TO The jurisdiction Of the court
that all irregularities in the proceedings
lad been waived by him, and that the
decisions of that court were az un-
ohangeable as the laws of the Modes and
Persians. The punishment went on
until the fpll sentence Of the court was
inflicted. When it was executed the
prisoner was released. He immediately
set ont, by the shortest route, for the
Old North State, the place of his nativi.
ty, remarking as he started that if he
knew himself, and he thought he did.
the place where he had just played sucl,
conspicuous part would know him no
more forever. Marlboro Times.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-23

a street Car dummy is to be tried in
Detrolt. The car is so arranged that
the engine consumes it's own smoke
and steam, and moves along the street
noise!essly and smoothly. The cost of
running it is four-fi,hs less than by
horsepower. One dollar per day will
Keep it in fuel, and two men can run it..
IL Is 30 arranged that tue engine only
occupies surplus room under the floor
OF tho car, it being somowhat higher
than ordinary cars.