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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-10-01
TT1NGER'S VEGETABLE
LIVER PILLS

I In all eases u costiveness, bilious.
purity Of the blood, they contain
nel nor any other meTcuriAI prepare
quickly and produce no gripping
4 ~ cents. AK for DR.. Rattinger's
yer Pills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1871.

TIE PLEAsANToN CAsE-The case of the
dismissal of Mr.. Pleasanton, late Commissioner
of the Revenue, or rather his suspension from
Office under the tenure of office iaw-makes
quite stir. On Monday evening the Presi-
dent requested Mr. Pleasanton to resign, which
the latter refused to do, and appealed to the
President to submit the question at issue be-
tween him and Mr.. Boutwell, to the decision of
Attorney General Alderman. The President
then issued the order Of suspension, and ap-
pointed as Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
Mr.. j.; w. Douglass, the former Deputy Com
missioner Mr.. Pleasanton's letter declining
the invitation to resign charges that Mr.
Boutwell, claims power to which he is not en-
titled by law, and says he will not consent to a
voluntary resignation, because he has resisted
usuirpaion On the other hand it Is charged,
that in addition to the quarrel with MIR. Bout
we'll, the internal revenue department has not
been managed efficiently, and that "a change
had become necessary"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

JEFFERSON OPINION OF KINGS. While
in Europe, often amused myself with contem-
plating the characters of the thcu relgnlDg
sovereigns of Europe Louis XVI was fool,
of my own knowledge, and despite the answers
made for him at his trial The King of Spain
was fool; and of Naples the same. They
passed their lives in hunting, and dispatched
two couriers week one thousand miles to let
each other know what game they had killed the
preceding days. The King Of Sardinia was Il
fool. Ali these were Bourbons. The Queen OF
Portugal, Braganza, was an idiot by nature,
and so WAS the King Of Denmark. Their sons,
as Regents, exercised the powers OF govern
meut. The King Of Prussia, successor to the
great Frederick, was Il mere hog, in body as
well as in mind. Gustavus Of Sweden and Jo-
seph of Austria were really crazy; and George
of England, you know, was in straight waist
coat. There remained, then, none but old Catha-
riue, who had been too lately picked up to have
lost her common sense. In this state Bona
parte found Europe; and it was this state oft
rulers which lost4it with scarce q struggle.
These animals had become without minds and
powerlesss, and so will every hereditary mon
arch be after few generations Alexander the
grandson Of Catharine, is as yet an exception:
He is able to hold his own But he is only of
the third generation. His race is not yet worn
out And so endeth the book Of Kings from
all of whom the Lord deliver us!-Harper $
Magazine for August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The people of Alsace are not yet reconcled
to becoming German citizens, and: having
no other way of showing their discomfort, they
have generally refrained from voting ut the eec-
tons which have been held, since Germany an-
uexed the Province. Two attempts have al
ready been made to procure municipal officers
for Strasbourg, but at each election the citizens
kept away from the polls. \ similar state OF
affairs prevails at Mulhouse '}ou may force
q horse into the river but you cannot make him
drink the water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The Executive" at this day, is we'll sup
Piled with attaches, at large salaries Private
Secretary, R. Douglas, $4,000; Assistant Prl
vate Secretary, J. T. Ely, $500 Executive
Clerk, L. P. Suckley, 1900; Executive Clerk
G. c. Snifiu, 1900; Detailed Clerk, W. IL.
Crook, 1000; Detailed Clerk, W. Fl. Fry
1908 Military Secretary Major and Brevet
Brig. Gen. Horace Porter 2,75O; Military
Secretary, Major and Brevet Brig. Gen., U.
E. Babcock, 1850; Adam Badcau, 1900
Military Secretary, Brig. Gen. t. Dent, 5000
Steward, 1000; Messenger, $40. The Lynch,
burg Republican takes this list Of the ''Repub-
can Court from the Congressional Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

There is no falling off in the receipt Of claims
for the consideration of the Southern Claims
Commission. About six thousand have thus
tar been filed The sub-commisslons, now III
the Southern States taking testimony in these
cases. have just commenced to send in the tes-
timony taken in the claims that have been re-
terred to them. 1t is thought that Congress
will, al its next session, either decide to abol-
ish the Commission, or grant them enlarged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

Ia the British House of Commons, last night
Disraeli made sharp attack on Gladstone, and
bitterly criticised his administration Of the Gov
ernment. The Premier retorted in similar
temper, and intimated that the grievances com
planned OF were partly imagined by the Oppo-
sitiou, and such as did exist were due to Tory
resistance to reform. There il much political
feeling and agitation in Great Britain at this
time-aDd the reformers are making efforts to
introduce many changes in existing affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

A PIcTURE--A dashing ride of two miles
brought us to the residence of one ofFirginia 8
old-style conference.-the friend of Marshall
aud Of Writ /; one who had administered justice
and law in the highest court Of the Old DO
miuon in the days of her pride and glory, and
bearing the immortal name Of Fulton (thc son.
in lower court, still wears the honors of a
Judgeship). Surrounded BY every luxury in
the days gone by, the fortunes of war and
genial living have left him in old age with an
accumulation of debts to be paid, and nothing
but one of the most beautiful farms | have ever
seen to pay them with But even with his
more than four-score years and ten, his tall
form is still erect, and in his proud spirit he
still retains all the ideas of honor typical Of the
Virginian Of other days. His is case but one
of thousands in the South. The old Judge S
place. even sold at its extreme value as q min
eral property, would not more than pay his
debts, and he would be left penniless. The
creditor demands all, or as near as possible
1t is this spirit and refusal to compromise the
old antc-war debts that is to-day more than
anything else keeping the South behind. Yet
these same holders of old notes are the loudest
to talk of burdensomc taxation, compromising
State. county, town. railroad bonds.-Fa. Cor.
" T. Tribune; :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Capt Magill, Of the bark P. c. Warwick,
who was arrested last week for violating the
pilot laws of Virginia, was not imprisoned, as
reported, but was tried before Justice McDevltt,
at Hampton, Oh Saturday. He was sent Oh
for Indictment, and gave bonds for his app ear
ance at the proper time.
Messrs Jno. P Herndon and A. 7. Rowe,
of Fredericksburg have purchased of Mr.. ~. N.
Bassett of Pennsylvania. two very fine large
thoroughbred mares, one of the 'Perche ron
breed, the other Normandy" These mares
are especially useful as heavy draught horses.
Lewis Lindsey, colored, who figured as q
politician" for a little time, was picked up in
Richmond last night Supplied with liquor
and with a cash on the back Of his head and
taken to the police station.
The case of William II. Miller, charged with
the shooting of Maurice Thomas on the 9TH OF
July,in Lynchburg has.resuted in his acqulttal.
The jury were absent but a short time.
The heaviest thunder storm for years occur
red in Richmond yesterday afternoon. One
house was struck by lightning but there was no
serious damage.
~ WOnan Waoac nauic 10 NV Sl'ch' wac wv
ten by rattlesnake, in Giles county, last week,
and died in 4 few minutes
There was u very destructive hail storm in
Southampton county on the I'd inst. Hail
reported las large as hens eggs.
1t appears by the report of the Auditor Of
the city of Richmond that the total bonded
debt of that city is s., Ssh, G1S.W. -.
There were forty deaths reportel in Rich
mon last week .... ,..-s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The French Assembly. yesterday, passed the
iudemnifcation BILL 1t compensates the in
habtants Of the Departments for loss and DANA
yes suffered during the war, either from the
Germans or from French troops. After due in-
vestigaton Of the claims aud settlement of the
amount, it also authorizes the Minister of
Finance to distribute immediately 100, 5000
francs among the most needy claimants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

President Grant yesterday received tec-
gram from Mr.. Charles Francis Adams, an
nouncing his acceptance of the appointment,
under the Treaty of Washington, to represent
the u. s. in the Board of Arbitration which
will meet in Geneva.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

Theodore Tilton writes to the St. Louis La
Dor Congress that ifhc could be ut their meet
ing he would advocate Encouragement OF their
crafts, particularly Of the finer mechanical pur-
suits, so as to give to women an equal chance
with men to earn livelihood by well-pad toll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

A meeting of the corporators Of the Balti-
more and Drum Point Railroad WAS held yes
,erday in Baltimore The proposed road will
run from Baltimore through Anne Arundel and
Calvert counties to Drum Point, ut the mouth
of the Patuxent river, near its entrance into
Chesapeake Bay, where is to be found one of
the finest harbors on the Atlantic coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The New York Health Officers arc taking
reasonable precautions TO avert from that city
any visitation of cholera or yellow fever, by sub
iecting all seward arrivals from dangerous
ports to rigid quarantine, and causing gen
eral cleaning and dsinfecting of the foul quar-
tiers Of the city. =. 80 - '.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The proceedings Of the Legislative Assem-
lily" Of the District Of Columbia, are OCCASION
ally illustrated and adorned with lively
episodes Such for instance, as on yesterday,
when one member charged another with taking
brides, and the other retorted by calling the
accuser "a liar"-all amidst great excite
menttn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The Methodist Episcopal of Baltimore says
I'VE have received intelligence the death OF R.
W. Latham, of New York, formerly of Wash
ipgton, prominent member, and at one time
q local preacher, of the Methodist Curch. Mr..
Latham had many acquaintances and friends in
this city and in Virginia, as we'll as in the Dis
trict of Columbia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

We are glad to see that the Washington
Chronicle has come to the conclusion that the
enlargement Of the scope of local and individ-
ual life is 4 hopeful sign of the times: social
Capitalization is as bad as political Capitalization
aud has developed enough of its evil influence
among U.s. to Inspire IL very healthy reaction in
the public mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The Russian newspapers treat quite cavaherly
the movements of the "American delegation
of the Evangelical Alliance to Russia, They
are advised to ''go home and attend to their
own business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

COL Won Schmidt has closed a contract with
the Central Pacific Railroad Company to con-
struct the Lake Tahoe tunnel through the
Sierra Nevada Mountains, of sufficient size for
canal and railway tracks. He is to complete
the work in five years. The railroad company
is to Day 81 900, 600 as its share Of the cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

Mr.. Il. A. Pollard is engaged on a new work
entitled 1.-THE Lost Curse ''-the abolition OF
slavery-"And, Of the writing Of books. with
some people, there is no end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

1t is said that many people in Ireland are
iucenscd against the Prince Of Wales, for not
interesting himself in procuring amnesty tor
Fenian prisoners. .i.'.E;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

4 sad interruption occurred on Sunday even
at wedding in Pittsburg Pa At the begin
ming of the ceremoney the bride was all health
and happiness. At its conclusion she tainted :;
soon after being restored to consciousness went
into commissions, and in twenty-fonrs was a
corpse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

Business has again been actively resumed
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. All dam
ages have been repaired, and the shipments of
coal from Cumberland ere heavy. A slight
break is reported to day, to be repaired immedia-
te}v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The President, accompanied by General Por
ter, returned to Long Branch last evening
Come like shadows-so depart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

. =, The Washington Chronicle says that 'Mr.
Pleasooton is now finished. 1t is to be hoped
so Ii was full time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

Senator Sumner declines the "Ilaytlen med
all " hich was recently sent to him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The New York News has an article on the
'Morbifc Influence of SensationalJ ournaism!"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

. REMARKs-T market for Flour is dull, and
Family brands have suffered decline during
the week of 25c; Extras and Supcro are not
Guotablv lower The market for Wheat is firm,
and prices are unchanged; offerings of $50 BUSH
els white and 1878 Of red, with sales Of the former
at 1875, and Of the latter at 10, 22, l25 l2G l2a,
40, 49,, 49, l3G, 131, 40 and l42 for fair TO
prime Corn is in light receipt, and yesterday 5
quotations are n,aintained; sales Of mixed ut Is
and 76, with offerings Of $40 bushels. Small
sales of Rye at Is. Oats are unchanged oer-
inr, Of 1862 bushels with sales ut 4G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

James Stephens at one time conspicuous as
Fenian Heard Centre has gone into the
wine trade, with MIR. Carvello, in Bordeaux.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

The cholera has again taken up the line of
march from the East to the West. This time it
made its start in Persia, where fearful famine
has been prevailing 1t is said to have reached
the Eastern provinces nl Germany and the
Southern ports Of France, lew \ ork journal
thinks it will reach this country in two months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

DARK HAIR AGAIN IN FASHION. The Lon
don Court Journal says that dark hair, so long
neglected and despised is again in the ascen-
dant The blonde is gradually resuming her
place side by side, not above, the brunette;
The blonde is now declared to have maintained
her rule 80 long by variety of article, that she
can, now that her cunning devices are known,
be classified as follows The Gothic Irish (red-
dish), the Saxon English OZARK yellow J, the lit
tie but pretty blonde (short, curl y GOLDEN, the
cephalic blonde (oraDge TINT, and the lympha-
tic blonde (pale straw color. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

TIE MASONIC ORDER The commute on
correspondence Of the Grand Lodge Of Pcnnsyl-
vania in their recent report, gives statement
showing the condition Of the Masonic Ordor i'll
the various States The total number of
Lodges in the United States is 7,49j; No, OF
members 1902; No. of persons inflated du-
ring the year fl $50 There are l76 Lodges in
Virgnia witha membership Of 2j22.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

SESSION OPENS THURSDAY, Sept q Isl.
For further information, catalogue &c. nj
dress VIM. WILLIS, Richmond, Va, or.
Prof. H. ESTILL. Ashland Va.
Ashland, Va, jy 15-tOl
pOANOKE COLLEGE.
SALEM, ROANOKE CO., VA.
The 10Th Annual Session Of this Institute"
will commence on the 9th day of September i9l.
Expenses for session of ten months, lncuH!h3
Board, Tuition Room Kent, Fuel, lhghts anu M
incidentnls 500.
The expense to students boarding with pfI'H"
families will be about thirty dollars moro"
For particulars address the President
Rev. d. +. BITTLE, DID
Salem, Roanoke CO., jy l0-lm
COOMBE COTTAGE SEMINARY Fox
" YOUNG LADIES,
=. FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE VA
The I'D scholastic year Of this we'll W.
sttuton will commence on the ~ M"hu"S' ~
September, 1911
English, French md Music, per "nnun! NO., f.,
40 weeks $50
Washing extra, about . -, ~
French, 1W
Music, "'
All payments quarterly IN ADVANCE
No deductions made except in cases "' pro-
tructcd illness Scholars can enter at any l!''
and will be charged from the time Of cntra",
Boardrrs are expected to furnish their """
sheets pillow cn,rs. towels and napkins.
Mrs H. VI. BAKER,
Mrs II. &. FAlRFAA'
Fairfax G. H. is .-co2m Assoclat" Princl"'s
REENWICH ACADEMY.
This Institution will be reopcnoI 'Il TIE A'''
Monday in September next. s., ,,-
Expenses including Board, Tuition &c. ~ ~
Classical scholars. II.
EnGllsn,
During term OF ten months ,,..,,:..,c conn.
Address, at Gainesville, PRINCE " I!,A'n I -
~, Virginia, ROBERT b. WHIT D'p'
WIN. ID. WHITE, A.D'
Prince VIM county, Va, jy 7-la~s>i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-09

CHINESE LABOR IN THE SoUTH.-Whie the
colored people of the South are busying
themselves with politics, and surrendering
themselves to the proftless work of advancing
the interests OF. heartless politicians and dema-
gogues, in some of the States their assurances
OF honest livelihood tor them and their families,
are slipping away from under their feet. John
Chinaman is coming in to do the work which
they seem disinclined to undertake. Louisiana,
for instance, is said to be going largely into
the work of importing laborers from China to
perform the duties which the colored people
formerly monopolized but which they so fire.
quently now neglect. There are several hun
dreds Of these Asiatics already employed in that
State, and from the preparations made by the
planters to secure the services Of additional
large numbers of this class in the future, it is
not improbable that their presence in that
State at no distant date will more than divide
the labor to be performed The Southern
blacks who do the work of politicians should
remember that the hounds which chase the
stag and bring him to bay, get little more than
their labor for their pains. Others enjoy the
benefits of the chase Wash. Patriot.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
IGNORANCE IN PHILADELPHIA.

Educational Reforms Proposed by the City
Fnthcrs-Thousnnds Of tho Untutorcd to bo
Provided With the Elements Of Morality.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL, 1871.
An important resolution with regard to compul-
sorry education introduced at the monthly meet
ing OF the Board Of Education In this city this alter
noon. Edward Armstrong, A. NJ. introduced the
resolution, the following being COPY
Compulsory education In successful operation In
whereas there thousand children
the city Of Philadelphia who unable 20 read or write.
having received moral training growing
up IN ignorance and vice many Of them 70 become the pests
OF the community and the possible inmates of ponten
tiaries society for its preservation.
should every the consequences which the
existence such Of vice and ignorance entails there
fore
Resolved That tho Legislature be urgei to pass law by
which, stringent enactments may effect the same
reading and writing and In the principles OF
morality shall be guaranteed and secured to every child
within The limits Of the city Of Philadelphia.
Resolved That copy of the above be communicated 70
the Legislature the commencement of the session.
Resolved That members the House and senate be
with the Board regard to the object OF
resouions, Tuesday next the 18th ns at half past
three 7. NJ, In this place.
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS ITEMS.

In Lynn. Mass, on Monday, exMsyor "a James n Baanm,
bent. s'''''
Two mail carriers Island Orleans, willis
saray est "''e 1'0""'' W '"s tue '' ."
destructive FIRE oc Honesdae Wayne county,
destroying about hy
John Simmons saloon eper, committed suicide in Bal
while in a state OF temporary insanity.
bridge on the Cincinnati indianapolis Junction Rail-
s,royed By ire sunday last Loss $4,000.
william u. Bard aged wen,y.fvs son q Mathew Baird.
disease yesterday morning at Phiadepha.
now ascsr,aInsd that Georye B. Foote. the stock
through mistake.
Governor Hoffman has respited the Buffalo convicts
Kelly and Gomerc, who condemn hanged on
5th Of month Their viii DO commuied 10
imprisonment for life.
other run the Delaware, Lacka-
day evening and Instantly killed. ' - 'S'''
The National Inventon Association will hold grand
hibion OF national Industries embracing Inventions
and works Of art IN Cleveland opening December Il and
The Of Indianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette
Railroad has hcen the Court TO borrow money
pay Interest that win accrue unit, the sale of the road
authoritavely stated here that the Companies opera
mined 10 mage no redson IN tss miuers' wases for he
new year and the men shall continue 20 worS a. present
banquet given the Bates House, Indianapolis last
night by the internal officers OF lndaBato George
WlHians formerly ol tne ncVcnuc DuIcau
who goes Japan purpose OF introducing the Ae
system of revenue In that country.
Seth Johnson clerk the Treasury Department nj
Washington, who committed Jail few days snce
charged with embezzlcment from tho Department, was
brought before Police Court yesterday morning. Tor the
purpose OF giving bonds The parties offering not being salts
factory TO the Court no was committed 20 JAIL
George Anderson and John d. Patterson charged with the
murder OF Edward Cremmings last week, Al Enon, Ohio
arrested Osborn While passing throush
Enon the csens place attempted to lynch hem but
prevented the officer charge The affair creates
great excitement In that vicinity.
the contractors train on the western unfinished
ton Of the Northern Pacific Road ran Oh The track near
Brainerd Mines Monday night 0eorge A. brackett q
conr actor had OF his legs broken D. q shepard the
contractor In charge, had his shoulder docased aud three
others and bruised The wounded were taken 70
the railroad company's hosutNl ~ Rrainegd,
The New York herald., 1871-12-13
THE GENEVA CONFERENCE.
Departure Of the British Arbitrator for
the Scat Of Assemblage.
British and American Policy
in the Council.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Dec. IL, 1871.
Lord Chief Justice Sir Alexander Coekburn has
gone to Geneva to attend the preliminary meeting
OF the Board OF Arbltrators appointed under the
Treaty Of washington.
The business to be transacted is purely formal,
viz, the ratification of the powers Of the arbirators
The British government proposed to dispense with
It, but the washington Cabinet objected and 1t Will
be necessary for all the members or the Board TO be
present in person on the appointed day.
1t Is possible that at the first meeting q complete
organization may be effected; but the probability Is
that nothing will be attempted beyond the exchange
OF credentials.
SIR ALEXANDER J. r. COCKBURN, BART.
The Right Honorable Sir Alexander James Ed
mund Cockburn holds the eminent Judicial position
OF Lord Chief Justice OF England. He has already
discharged the duties OF Solicitor General Attorney
General and Chief Justice OF the Court oil Common
Pleas. he is consequently well fitted to represent
the Grown on matters Of national import. In such
cases. indeed, he ranks next to the Queen herself.
after the Lord Chancellor. he Is sixty-nlne years
of age. The mother OF the Chief Justice was
Iolande, daughter Of Vicomte de Vignier OF st.
Domingo.