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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

.Exquisite scenes occur in the territorial
Legislature Of the District Of Columbia, as well
as in the Capitol building where Congress
meets. We notice that in the territorial lcgis-
lature, the other day one member called
another "a liar; and said che lied in his throat.
Then the other members cried-''put him
ut'-and the belligerent subsidized, and de-
sired ito withdraw his expression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

Gov. WALKER-Thc Essex Gazette comes
out in favor of Governor Walker as candidate
for the Vice Presidency on the Democratic
ticket. The Page Courier has very welwrit-
ten article commencing the general course of
Gov Walker since he has been in the Execu-
tive chair, and paying high tribute to his ia
Tents and worth The Monroe Register lavors
the nomination of Gov Walker for the Vice
Presidency -Mamtou Valley IUgmtm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

RAlsINs. raisins are at present sell.
ing in this marker at lowe: price than thew
have sold at any Time since before tie war. In
the early part Of last Year they reached maxi.
mum price of 81 10 per box. ard in September
Of the same year they sold for IS - per box
The following month the new crop began to ar
rive. and prices Immediately declined unit! at
present they are selling at from So 81 to So 90
per box
These unprecedented low prices have been
brought about by the great abundance of the
present crop, which is estimated at nearly one
and 4 half million boxes, Of which about two
thirds, or nearly million Of boxes, have hcen
sent to this port.
1t is now thought thai the lowest figure has
been reached. and that prices will begin to adj
vance as the present stock is worked of-N
}. Bulletin.
BIRD AND SNAKE Story We learn that
Miss Peace, living in the vicinity of Waynes-
borough, observing large owl sitting in the
top of !, walnut tree, in front of her fathers
house. picked up shot gun and taking DELHI
crate aim, fired, bringing his owl>hip to the
ground. The same week this young lady wen.
to the spring house on the place. and as she
stepped il the door discovered Il large black
snake, with his heal protrnding above the
crock Having butchers knife in hand, she
threw it at the snake. cutting his head clear off,
Valley TTgianr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

We see that the authenticity OF what are
called the Blue Laws of Connecticut, which
have recently been published, is denied. 1t Is
said the Code is fabrication in modern
1oyr $500 =
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I'ORT az .yAEL5.rDRE4. JILr 2a.

Sun E"SE............. 49, M""% sETi........"lO%'
SUE SETS...... 10
SAILED.
Steamer Express. Nici,!r. Baltimore, by j
Brndcrs n Co.
Brig Sarah Peters. Boston, md >rhr> K, +
Hart Boston. and Skylark Bath by & Hutton
MEMORANDA.
Schr Margaret Brown. Gh"nt, for this port.
sailed from Baltimore Dist.
Schr + Il liallock Iallock, hence ut Bridge
port 18th.
Schr Maggie Mulvcy, Rnwicy for this port
sailed from Providence 18th
Schr Warren Sawyer, Cobb, from Boston for
this port arrived ut Newport 18th.
Schr Alcyonr. hence ut Boston 18th.
Schr Louisa Bliss Strong. hence Mt Salem 18th
Schr Whitney Long, Hayes. for thi. port
cleared nj Boston 10Th
Schr K"rwan, kcrwan, for this port sail
ed from nMyr: de Graer 2Nth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

1t is said that papers found III the Cabinet Of
the ex-Emperor Napoleon show that he is a
Free Mason, of the French order of Masonry"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

There is some alarm in Norfolk about the
spread of the small pox in that city. 1t pre-
walls principally among the colored population
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

The subscriptions to the new Government
loan now amount to SCI ,00O.0UO This saves
the Government Treasury in annual interest
SOTO. 600, it is said
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

PERUVIAN GCANo.-From the very first
year when it was found that the guano from
the Chinchas would readily sell in European
markets, discoveries Of others bed have teen
made all along the coast ofthe Peruvianrcpublic.
Owing to the late war between France and
Germany, and the decline Of cotton growing III
the southern portion OF the United States. 4
smaller quantity Of guano than customary had
been exported during lS70-7l. In England,
Germany and France the supply in the hands
of the government agents is ample for Il year 5
demand. In compensation for the gradual
disappearance of the original Chincha guano
the deposits at Independence Bay, of very SUI
perior quality and Of great extent, now hcng
exported, may be mentioned. In addition to
these, however, large discoveries Of the fertili
zer have very recently been made on the plains
Of Pisco, and the analysis made it is stated
shows these last to be of IN extraordinarily
rich character In the northern quarters Of
the republic no less than seven extensive depoS-
its are known, besides those of Guanapc, al
ready being exported, which, although on the
mainland, and thus making it more expensive
to embark, arc considered by those acquainted
with their location as ample guarantees for the
Peruvian financial tranquility for year tos come.
--Bahinotr Suu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

The Lynchbur9 lrglnlan says: - MI W III.
Bushopg, from the negh5orhood of Bristol,
states that man named Poor recently killed
one hundred and two vipers in a ten acre field
belonging to Mr.. B., ''and it WASH good day
for snakes, either
The Norfolk Nirginian says the military fever
which ragged there terribly some time ago has
almost died out, and the Portsmouth Light
Artillery, which recognized under favorable
auspices, has again ceased to exist.
Col. NJ. C. Harnan has purchased :: large
body Of land adjoining the Rockbridgc Alum
Springs, on which there is inc alum and other
mineral waters. lie proposes to put up accom-
modations for guests.
Richard McGiffen was hung ut Brunswick
Courthouse yesterday, for the murder of Mr..
Drummond, Sheriff of that county. DR.. Lewis
his accomplicc is said to be mentally and physi
cally beyond recovery.
Mr. a. n Scheduled, an old and much cs-
teemed resident of Petersburg, aid for many
years connected with the Press Of that city, died
on Wednesday last
Joseph Travis Rolr, died ut his residence
in Harrisonburg. Oh Tuesasy night lust, in the
Goth year Of his age. H.. disease WAS con-
sumption.
TRIPS TO THE COUNTRY There are cases,
where changes are OF great benefit. TO
the sons of honorable toll, whether delving i'll
mines Of thought OF tailoring by handicratt.
nothing is more refreshing than IN occasional
change Of scene-thc transition from pent-up
cities to shady groves and sequesered retreats.
10 innocent minds, anil hearts capable Of earn
est emotions, how swc ct and soothing is old
ocean moaning dash on the sandy beach,
True lovers Of nature feel their hearts rebound
when, free from dust and city noises, they gaze
on the bright blue sky, or on a limitlcss, never
resting expanse of water and inhae the ocean $
strong and invigorating breath Brass bands
heating and twirling dances, the fashionable
houses of entertainment, are things from which
the votary Of healthful, rejuvenating ease flies
as from a contagon. They mar that tranquilli-
ty which is dignifed by the simple presence Of
the majestic ocean, overhung by the grand arch
Of the azure, star-studded sky Having fled
from city to country, he asks no reminder ofthat
which is left behind, and such Il reminder only
mars uuietude otherwise soothing and benc
fetal. The benefit of change Of scene is not
fully reaped where fashion and display intrude,
and, as needless expense follows such intrusion,
the pocket of the frugal citizen is emptied i'll
order that, by general taxation of simple
minded people, walters may be accommodated
and parvcnues may subsst On extravaganza
French dishes Simple living rs well as simple
dressing at watering places are best in harmony
with the scene, and with the state of the coun-
try.-ihihuhLphm Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

Ag" Communications received. aud omitted
to-day, will be published next week. .#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

COAL SHIrMEYTS.-lu consequence Vf thas t,,-
pension of navigation on the Chesapeake and
ohio Canal the shipments OF coal from this city
during the week ending to-day show consider
able decrease when compared with that of the
previous weeks this season. They were ~ fol
lows: American Coal Company lSS% tons, }. p
Agnrw 1890 tons and Ham p>hrn and Baltimore
Coal Co. 10; tons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

WAsuINToN ITEMS. Gov. Cnok has Sue
ceded in negotiating, in New York. 81 100000
Of the improvement bonds of the District, at
the price of Oh cts. and with the further con-
dition that the bonds are only to be delivered
in sums of Sj00,OO0 us the progress of the
public improvements may rcquire-the bonds,
only drawing interest from the time they are
delivered.
\ prominent colored minister of Washington,
Rev. Anthony Bowen, died his residence, yes
terlay. He had been for long time recognize
ed by the men Of his race Is one OF their
champions.
John Taylor, who received from ii druggist
dose Of carbonate of potassium, which he swai-
lowed, having applied for EPSON salts, and was
very sick for twenty days, has sued the drug
gist for 500 damages.
4 boy named Harrington, living nGraham 3
alley, in the I'd ward. about Il years old. died
yesterday from drinking excessively of ire-wa-
ter while in a heated state.
An Incorporate young man, named James
Wadcy, attempted to commit suicide yesterday
by taking laudanum The stomach pump was
applied, and his life was saved.
In the Territorial Legislature yesterday, an
act was passed amending the act of Congress of
1869 granting charter to the National juno
ton Railway Company, so rs to compel said
company to tunnel the city for their track
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

GEoEGETuwN CATTLE MAEKET.--AI the rro-
YER. Rest 800 Beef Cattle We're offered vcstrr-
day, and sold ut from t IL ST 30 per cwi. on
hoot: 1000 Sheep ami Lambs were sold nj from
AZ to 30 per pound for Sheep. and from 3 - To
81 25 for Lambs; Cows and Calves sold NJ! the
way from ~ to $50, and market dull. Yea!
Calves sold from 5 To &c per lb. No Hogs Offered
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DENTIST

Wirauate Of Bait. College of Dental Surgery
Respectfully informs the public that having
made arrangements with DIR. L"ock"rlnan. no"
offers his professional services to the pubic gen
orally. Having had the most thorough instruc-
tons under some of the best practitioners ~ Bal
tmorc and unlimited practice for two years IL
the Bnltmor" Dental lnfrnary. h" can "-',lI"
the public ;hlt all Dental operations entrusted t"
his care shall be executed III the most satlsiact"-
~ manner and at greatly reduced rates.
Full upper or lower set of teeth ............Sl1 81
Partu sets u " 10 II ~
Teeth extracted for Observation-Disclosures. ~
Gold filings rs low as...............:......... ~
Other Filings in proportion. Office: corner I"
Washington and Prince strcct-. Residence
corner Pitt and Duke streets.
1T gives me PLEASURE to rndors" Or. C"N ~
Will gl,runtrr all work done by him Rcspy
iv j-lm DR.. LOoCK EHMA>
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Np IDOCKERMAN. from this date.

nR. LOOCkERMAN, from this date re-
~ spcctfulr informs the public that, having
procured the necessary and cOmprcnt'l IL distance,
he is now prepared to perform all Dcnta! opera
lion, ut greatly reduced ratr;-""nrIV on" ray
his fu,'mcr ch0rqcS-wurranting AL work I" b.
first class only Office hours from Il. III. L"
=. III. y '-r
nENTA l. NOTICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-22

THE Rich Men OF New YoRK-l'rom the
rctnrns made to the county clerks Office in
New York it is estimated that there are ut least
five hundred citizens of New York who are
worth quarter of Il million of dollars and up
wards. The returns show less than 400 in
diyiduals of this class but it is seen that many
names of wealthy persons do not aprear--as for
instance. the .AstorS, Cornelius Vanderbilt,
&c, &c.
The biggest fish in the pool, according to
these returns, is Daniel Drew, who owns up to
s37-, UO0, 900: then follows Cornelius Roosevelt.
$1,000. 900: W. Fl. Vanderbilt $t'.jon,nuo;
James Gordon Bennett. 5000, 900; Elisha
Parmy, retired dentist, $500. 900: \. i.
Stewart, $4,000, 900: Peter Gilsey. tobacco
mist. $1,000. 900; Elijah Brooks. clothing
dealer" $1,000, 900; and so on down to the
small fry. one and two millions.
Railroads.&c. Prince William correspon
dent of the Virginia Star sayS:-'Ihe Rlch,
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company are progressing rapidly with their cx-
tension to Potomac city \ considerable pnr-
ton of their new wharf at Ship point is pIankIed
over, and the energetic agent Is pushing, the
work. The Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad Company is also pushing forward the
work on their road. Last week they were max
inc preparations to build the bridge across
Ouantico creek Mr. Bangs is getting the tim
Der down to build wharf on the Potomac front
opposite the old Transport house. The tents
ard shanties dotting the site of the old town of
Carboro, the great number Of men busily en-
gagged, and passing to and fro reminds one OF
the time when brave men were gathered here
throwing up Notifications
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-07-13
FOR THE JOURNAL.
APLACE OF BEAUTY.

Mr.. EDITOR: Ifthe charge so often made
against our countrymen of caring only for
the useful and ignoring the beautiful in con-
nection therewith-utile d,lci-can be justly
sustained, then surely on no other. people
can so weighty reproach be laid. For
nowhere else has dame nature smiled more
benefcently and invited more pleasingly to
an improvementand adornment other charms
than on this highly favored continent. Each
spot attractive in itself, can be made doubly
30 BY very little effort and taste. The little
smiling flowers with their gorgeous tints,
the evergreen shrubbery, the exuberant
foliage and stately trees, only await our bid
ding to gather cheerily around us, and con-
vert the most uninviting spot into apleasing
landscape.
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TAX RETURNS.
Office of County Auditor,

JUNE 27, 1871.
This Office will be open from the first day OF
July until the fifteenth day of August to receive
Returns of Taxable Property for the hseaF year
ending July /, 1871. With the view afording
convenience to the taxpayers of this County
who reside ut distance from this Office, my as
sisants will be at the places herein named on
the days specified to receive such returns.
Those ncglecting to return in their respective
townships as indicated, will be required to do so
at this Office on or before the 10th day Of August
next, after which date, any Tax Payer who shall
have failed to make returns, will be charged with
the property entered against him Inst year, with
fifty per cent penalty added thereto.
For DeKalb Township
At schrocks Mill on the 10th and 18th of July.
For Buffalo Township.
On the 13th}and 14th at Lyzcnby Precinct. On
the 18th and 18th at Buffalo Precinct.
:, For Fiat Rock Fownhsip tS5- -
On the 2Otb and 2lst of July, at Flat Rock.
On the oath and 25th of July, at Liberty HILL
On the 9th and 2Sth of July, OF Red Hill
precinct a-
For Fateree Township. ...
On the I'd and Sd of August, at Cureton's Mill
All transfers of Real Estate since the assess
ment of 1870 is required on the back of the re-
turns of personal property for the year 1871.
A. W. HOUGH, County Auditor.
june 20, If
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what might have happened had this Spartan

what might have happened had this Spartan.
band been crushed. Lei. US never again ln-
cur such arisk,. 1T is dus+te' our wives and
children that they, shall .neveragain: DO made
to fsar the;triumphs;of "a mob, of bcastly and
infuriated' savagos. If they have nature in
them let them prepare so' thoroughly as to
insure the safety of their homes and their al
'tars, at all times and under all circumstan-
ces There is no safety but in their own
brave hearts and dstrong arms. The: spirit OF
the mob is here as elsewhere. Whenever it is
aroused, the battle cry is "deaH to the 'ohtte
mum" We cannot coneiliate'it by kindness,
nor mitigate it by concession. Nay, these
serve but to infuse row ferceness and ma
liguity into its bslefill fires. Lot the colored
men who are not besotted in ignorance and
prejudice, heed the lessons here given
They may control this spirit, possibly, and
arrest the conflict of races if they will. To
do this, they must tranlple under foot the
base and selfish demagogues whose malignant
teachings have created this unhappy antago-
nisn for their own base and selfish purposes.
They must uulearn those wicked lessons and
teach their people the law Of Kindness
and humanity-that they cam never tram
pie upon the rights of. the white man but to
their own ruin-that their only hope of
permanent safety is in an alliance founded
on mutual.interest and advantage, with that
people to whom they owe all that distinguish
es them from their barbarous ancestors; If
they do this, all may yet be we'll with US
and them. Otherwise, the doom of their
race is surely written. Let them-let all
ponder these sayings.
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: Si7ptr Sprgs., mar 0eala, .Ela., Nares 4, jla7I

: Z Stloer SpfVs, nsdr Uco1d, HaresG 2, ItIi
Aesss. DoWie lioiss Daris, CSuieston, s.. o. -
Dear sIRs : 1 hare prescribed iasmy pracaee-
the Noises Fever md Ague Pills sent me,isE
several cases of Chronic Chill and Fever, botls
,among my whites ihd colored patients, NittSi
great success, they having effected prompt sndk
CURE IN EVERY CASH, where
all other medicines have failed.. Inofe particu--
'larly my colored patients, because they are mosc
exposed, and less likely to lake care Of fthemr,
selves when the Chill leaves them. b, y 3, "a
regard NOISES FEVER and AGSTE HILLS
as CERTAIN CURE, and blessing TO alf1Y--
ing in the Nialarious districts Of the South, sn1
particularly in bhe Eserslades efsur State
/ Very respectfully yours.
. q Jas. %, OWENS, M d..
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-,.. FOR THE JOURNAL.
TO MATRONS AND MAIBENS.

A strong believer in woman's influence once
asserted that woman was the cause of every
thing that was happened in the world from
the fall until that time. A bystander dis
puted the proposition, and offered wager
that he could give an incident taken at
random, which woman did not inau-
ence. He stated that young man was
carrying mortar up ladder to brick mason
a few days before the date of ftheir interview,
fell through the rounds of the ladder,
which resulted in his instant death. The
wager was promptly accepted and won by
the first speaker for careful investigation
of the circumstances of the case proved that
the young man fell through the rounds Of
the ladder by misstep caused by looking at
beautiful woman who was then passing the
building.
While would not be either so extrava-
giant or unjust, as to ascribe to woman, or
charge her with all that has ever happened
yet am free to assert that ,woman's .inhu-
e9ce, though silent and unotserxed seis mast
phtent for COED or s
In all the relations which she sustains to
society, as lover, wife, mother, sister and
friend, her influence has no equal in the op-
posite sex. Whether or not man has more
brain power than woman, is NOTED ques-
ton; but it is universally acknowledged that in
the heart'power, woman has the ascendancy.
1t is also acknowledged, chat the heart is the
dyanamometer of human influence. A man
of comparatively weak intellect, but Of strong
heart will most likely succeed in all practi-
cable undertakings: while one of compara-
lively strong intellect, but Of weak heart
will likely fail in all difficult enterprises. For
this reason, Caesar said, "an army Of sheep
with lion Cor stout-hearted captain) at their
head would prove more formidable than an
army oflions with sheep (or weak-hearted
captain) at their head.
Yes, ladies, your influence is great, is in
disputable. Influence and responsibility are
inseparable, and you may we'll ask yourselves
the question, chow far we are response
BILE for the amount of inebriation in the
circle in which we move?" Have you
withheld your approving influence? Or
have you encouraged the evilby palliating it
by the manner of your conversation-by
presenting the tempting cup wreathed by
your fascinating example at your social par
ties? Humanity, from its loftiest heights,
and from its lowest depths, calls upon you to
come to our help. Indeed, self.pres
ervation demands it at your hands; for
though poor man suffers much from the &C
cursed bowl, woman suffers moro. The wine
cup converts him into an evil spirit to tor
ment, degrade, and send you heart-broken
to the grave. A drunken husband, or son,
or brother, is among the severest calamitios
that can befaIl you on earth. Bacchus robs
you of your queenly throne in the hearts of
men, and degrades you to become their help
less slaves. This should not be, and it ,oIl
not be, if you give US your timely and hearty
cooperation. CoMMILITo,
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sheriff Sales.
ShERIrF's OpYrcE

trt@' GAMDgS,S S. G., July Ia, ,.lS71.:
BY virtue of .sundry twrits OF Fi. Fa. to me di-
rected and lodged, will proceed to sell in front
of tile Court House in Camden on Monday, the
7th day of august; next, within the legal hours
of sale, the following property, to-wit:.
One House and Lot on King street. Levied on
as the property Of Estate Of Lemuei Jacobs at
the suit Of the ToEn.for taxes. - = ~ ~
-Four Sacks of Zell's Guano. Levied son, ,asthe
property Of Hunter & Floyd, at the suit Of
Francis Sauer.
Terms Cash. Purchasers paying for stamps
and papers. j. 7. BOSWELL,
July 13--4t 8. K.C.
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NEW SHOP.

The undersigned having located himself at the
Shop occupied by Mr.. Samuel Silver, respect
fully informs the public that he is prepared to
do oil kinds Of work in his line, consisting OF
Repairing and Painting
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c.
He respectfully solicits share Of patronage.
T. E. BIRCHMORE.
June 90 49, II