Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Princess Mary and the Prince Of Teck
have inaugurated in England new scheme
for saving young girls from q life of vice. The
Plan is to provide country homes for little girls
girls who can be taken in charge young
enough to be brought up in manner totally diff
ierent from that which would have been their
lot had they been left uncared for
Advces from Egypt received in New York,
state Ii is reported that the Viceroy has dis
missed all the Americans in his service, both in
the army and civil departments This step
has been taken in consequence Of the ill-feeling
and jealousy displayed towards Americans By
numerous Turkish officials Of high standing
and influence
During August, 5000 omgrants sailed from
Liverpool for the United States many of whom
were doubtless experienced mechanics and labo.
rers. The present emigration from England
to this country is unprecedented in its extent
and may in great part he traced to the growing
discomfort there.
An organization calling itself tue Republican
Committee Of England has put forth pro-
grammc which equals the widest ideas Of the
Commune in some features. but in others de-
mands only such changes in the British Gov
eminent rs the political agitations Of the pres
rnt day inrcshadOw.
The remarkable Succession Of strikes among
workmen in England. Germany and Belgium
is attrIcting attention. and the intrigues Of
the International Society are suspected OF be-
ing the cause.
The Emperors of Germany and Austria met
at Salzburs Yesterday. The Berlin Zeitung
expresses the opinion that their conference
will result in closer relations between the two
countries.
Aterribc explosion took place in 4 coalmine at
the town Of Wigan, Lancashire, England, yes
terday. SiYty-nlnc miners we're killed by
sutfocaton in the foul air.
\ very large and enthusiastic gathering Of
Spanish abolitionists WAS held at Madrid re-
Gently, and was attended by many ladies.
The report that the Duke dAumale has
been appointed Governor Of Al geria is denied.
10 WHAT Uses WE MAY CONE livery
reader of Shakespeare will remember how Ham
let in the graveyard scene, Enthusiastically traces
| the dust of Alexander until it is found stop
ping bung hole. Whimsical as it may ap-
pear at first blush, who can say that the argu-
mcnt is not based upon reason?
| In glancing over the pages Of The Manutac
turcr and Builder We find more modern case,
which has given rise to somewhat similar spec
ulatons, that of Roger Williams, the founder
Of Rhode Island. When he was buried no
monument was erected over him, and lS3 years
passed without any steps being taken to honor
his remains with tombstone But at length
it was determined to do so. Upon opening his
gave it WIS discovered that venerable apple
tree thar stood near BY had shot its main roots
into the grave The longer root had pushed
its way through the earth till it reached the
precise spot occupied by the skullof old Roger.
Then making a turn as if going round the SKULL
it followed the direction of the backbone to the
hips Here it divided into two branches send
ing one along each leg to the heel.
Says the writer organic matter of
Roger Williams had been transmitted to the
apple tree it had passed into the woody fibre,
and was capable of propeling steam engine
it had doomed in the apple blossoms. and was
pleasant to the eye and more, it had gone into
the fruit from year to year. so that the question
might be asked-who ate Roger Williams -
Rithu."m y hiL