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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.
l III sho,o the recy age and body of the Times.

THE case of Thomas Dowln VS.. The Second
National Bank was decided yesterday, in Cleve-
land Ohm, Dowlin sued to recover SlO,Wo
IN Tinted States bonds deposited as a special
Jenosit with the chashier otthc bank May lst,
ISfo which bonds were said. by the officers OF
the bank. to have been appropriated by the
cashier who subsequently became a detaulter
and committed suicide. The defendant 9ld
NOT deny the loss, but refused to acknowledge
it's liability for this transaction OF the cashlc r.,
The jury brought in a verdict for the plah''n
for the amount asked tor.
Mrs Van Hook was murdered by some I'M
known person at her residence in Jackson'
Tenn. on Sunday by blows on the head with
Ratchet. She had just sent her children, to
Sunday school, and was alone in her chamber
raading, She had in her bureau drawer $500,
which is supposed to have been the object OF
the murder but the assassin failed to ind 1t;
Her residence is in the centre of Jackson. and
nersons were passing at the time.
The unfortunate holders of the Minnesota
State bonds issued in aid of Railroad projects
in that State under what is called the loan
amendment of the State CONSTITUTIONS auoPleu
Anril Il, 1853, and which bonds the State have
since practically repudiated, are about making
Al effort to induce the Minnesota Legislature
to recognize the bonds, provide tor the refund
ing of past due coupons, and the punctua pay
ment Of the interest in the future.
Forty-onc hundred and ftty-nlnc licensed
drinking saloons, and about three thousand
that do not comply with the requirements OF
the law keep up the spirits OF the people OF
Philadelphia. In many Of the wards there Is
one tavern for every sixty people-men wo-
men and children
The first cargo Of cotton ever sent from Char
lesion, S. c., for the seaport OF Baltes Port, III
Russia, near the mouth Of the Gulf OF Finland,
was dispatched last week. 1t consisted OF SIX
hundred and twenty-five bales upland cotton
Dispatches from HAVANA state that battle
was fought in the interior on February 10th
between six hundred Cuban insurgents and
four hundred Spanish troops. The latter
were defeated and compelled to leave the field
The Committee to which was entrusted the
investigation of the Methodist Book Concern
frauds and Rev Dr. John Lanahan 5 exposure
thereof, yesterday gave up the task and ad-
jourucd
The Regulators of the Coal Miners i'll
PENNSYLVANIA have determined to hold out.
Gov. Butler, of Nebraska is about to be iu-
peached
The new Minister OF Japan to the United
States arrived at Washington yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02


The ENFORCEMENT AcT.-The Lynchburg
Virginian advises, in view of the new Enforce
ment Aet-a law of pains aud penaties-that
law should be passed in Virginia, to separate
the congressional elections from all other cleo
tons, 50 that they may be held at time when
NJ State elections are to occur. The State Con-
stitution provides that the election tor members
Of the House Of Delegates and for county OH
GERS shall be on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, but it does not prescribe
the time when elections for members of Con-
gress shall be held. Let therefore, says the
Virginian, the Legislature pass an act fixing the
election of members of Congress at date remote
from the lst Tuesday after the lst Monday in
November, and some of the evils of both en-
forcement acts will be avoided. SO far as our
State elections are concerned and as regards
the Presidential election in 1872, at which time,
under the present law, members of Congress
will have to be elected The requisite provi
sion can be made in the act for re-arranging the
congressional districts, which it is the duty Of
The Legislature to pass. 1t is true that every
Two years, this would add one to the number
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

LANDLoRDs.-A bill OF considerable interest
has passed the Virginia House Of Delegates. 1t
amends chapter ia Of the Code in relation TO
the recovery Of the possession Of real estate land
provides that justice may try cases Of unlaW-
full entry and detainer. Hitherto that power
has been vested exclusively in the courts. 1t
gives the right ofappeal upon sufficient secur-
ity, and applies to all cases between the land
lord and tenant in the matter Of wrongful entry
and detainer The complaint has long been
that person moving into house or on lands
could not by any remedy be ousted. Tits sup
posed that the effect otthis bill in cities will be
greatly to encourage building. This was Sen
ate bill, and goes back to the Senate for con-
eurrence in some unimportant amendments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU i. Diu-
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srases arising from Habits OF Dissipation and Ef-
cc*ses and Imprudrnres in Life, Impurities Of
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for which it is used, and Syphilitic Affections g.
in these diseases used in connection with Helm
bolrs Rose Wash.
LADIES.
In many affections peculiar t" ladies, the Ex-
tract Buchu is unequaled BY any other remedy
us in Chlorosis or Retention, lrregularity,
Puinfulness or Suppression OF Customary Eyar-
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from IndScretion or Habits Of Dissipation. 1t is
prescribed extensively by the most eminent ply
sicians and nnidwvc> for enfrebled and delicate
constitutions of both sexes and all ages, attended
with any of the above discusses or symptoms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

Il T. HeImboId's Ext. Buchu

cure: nil Diseases arising from lmprudenre,
Habits of Dissipation, etc, in all their stages, ut
little no chungn in diet, II" Inconvenience and
no exposure. 1t causes frequent desire, and
gives strength to Urinate, thereby removing OBJ
structions, Preventing and Curing Structures of
the Urcthu, Allaying Pain and Inflammation, so
frequent in this class of diseases, and expelllng
all Poisonous matter
Thousands who have hren the victims of in
competent persons, and who have PAD ncaVy
fees to be cured in a short time have found thoy
have been deceived and that the Poison has,
by the use of powerful astringents,' been dried
up in the system, to break out in more aggra-
waited form, and perhaps after Marriage,
Use Hclmbolds Extract Buchu for all Aher-
tons and Diseases of the Urinary Organs, whelh-
or existing in male or female, from whatever
cause originating and matter "f how long
Standing Price 81 10 per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEALTH" AS THE ESSENTIALLY. -
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1871.

WEALTH AS THE ESSENTIALLY. -
The Richmond State Journal thus gives the
MODERN doctrine, in plain terms and in most.
Ineligible language. There is no doubt that
the journal communicates correctly what is the
belief and practice Of those who now hold and
use the power of this country.
Wealth is everything now-the ''be all and the
end all" 1t is the on ly source of power. The
most powerful eloquence and most brilliant
learning without it are voted bore; and now
or never is the day when men must set them
selves to work to put money IN their purses.
They must put it there or 60 to the wall.
Farewell to the pristine simplicity OF Cato, the
DAYS of Croesus are come And not only with
Individuals but with States is this the case.
A poor, broken down State or country: is held III
as little consideration as broken down merchant
or banker &c. States, like Virginia, which have
seen better days will not meet with any more
favor in the society of States and nations than
ragged and dilapidated people who hang around
the street corners, &c, &c
We have said that these are n,oaerm doctrines
held by the possessors of power and they are
constantly sought to be inculcated upon the
minds and hearts of the rising generation. 1t
is simply the advice of Iago-''put MONEY
in your purse!'' While We appreciate as much
asany body the value of material prosperity, and
the Use of riches; and the praise that is due to
all men who by their labor, their industry, their
skill, and their perseverance land so of nations)
gather wealth-we utterly rsBudiate the idea OF
ucceding to the prevalent doctrine here set forth
We do not believe that ''wealth" should be
every thing We do not believe it should be
the be all and the end all We do not believe that
men should 90 to the wall because they do not
make money We believe that i'll States and
Nations it is moi always the richest that are the
best governed, the happiest on the treest. We
believe that learning, and science and PATRIOTISM
and honesty are better for individuals and States
than MONEY-and that mere meaM never COM
pensated for the lack of the high mental quail
ties which should distinguish the people OF
State There are, (however questionable 1t
may be to say sol other objects to be looked at
BIZ our young men, and by those who exercise
the control over Legislative bodies, than the
length of mans purse, or the amount In u
state treasury wo to that nation or State
where "wcalM accuuulates and men decay! To
favor doctrines which lend to fosterindustry and
advance prosperity is one thing-to give coun-
tenance or succumb to principles which set up
Money as all ''idolatrous God to which We
should bow down, and which We should regard
as that which is most needful, is quite another
thing. We, at least, denounce the principle and
abhur the doctrine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

The subject of the acceptance Of presents
by persons in official stations is being discuss
ed in the newspapers the condemnation
of such practice is, as it ought to be, nniver-
sal. There is no doubt that it is demorallzng,
and, alas for poor human nature, dangerous
Unfortunately during the last few years many
illustrations of the improperly Of sending pres
ents to, and the acceptance Of gifts by civil
officers, have occurred A public officer should
resolve that in this matter of gifts and presents,
although they may not be intended for HARM
that he will hold aloof from friends and foes
''dona ferenres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

FRANCE. Dispatches state that at the ses-
sion of the French National Assembly on Tues
day Theirs presented the treaty Of peace, and
yesterday it was ratified by large majority.
The latest dispatches from Paris state that the
Germans made the entry into Paris yesterday
morning. Thirty thousand troops marched in
two columns through the avenues leading to the
Place de la Concorde, when they united No
resistance was made. but the streets We're de-
serted and the people were mourning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

The proprietors and lessees of the Pennsyl-
vania coal mines, and the miners, accuse each
other of being the cause of the present difficult
ties in relation to anthracite coal. 1t is certain
that one party or the other, is to blame, Speak
ing of the state of affairs, the Baltimore Sun
says:-"It comes heavily upon the poor and
the price will amount, so far rs thousands of
them are concerned, to total deprivation of
the means of protecting themselves from the
rigors of the winter, or even of preparing their
food. The consequences Of this may be seen
not only in shivering and suffering, but in dis
ease and death. The authors of such calamity,
whoever they may be. deserve to be held up to
the universal anathemas and execration Of all
civilized NEIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02
MI
HENRY It. HELMBOLD'S
Concentrated Iuid Ext. Buchu,
THEGREATDIURETIC

THE GREAT DIURETlC,
has cured every case Of Ola BEIES IN which It
hns been given. Irritation Of the Neck OF the
Bladder and Inflammation OF the Kidneys, u
ceration of the Kidneys and Bladder, Retention
Of Urine, Diseases of the PROSTATE Gland Stone
in the Bladder, Calculus, Gravel, Brick-dust De-
post and Mucous or Milky Discharges, and for
sexes, attended with the following SYMPTOMS: In
disposition to Exerton, Loss of Power, Loss OF
Memory Difficulty of Breathing, Weak Nerves,
Trembling, Horror of Disease, Wsketulness
Dimness of Vision, Pain in the Back, Hot
Hands, Flushing Of the Body D IH5 G OF the
ance, Universal Lassitude Of the Muscular Sys-
tenn etc.
Used by persons from the ages Of eighteen to
twenty-five, and from thirty-tve to tiity-tve, or
in the decline or change of life after confinement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

1t is estimated that the Congressional
Globe, containing the official proceedings OF
Congress, and the speeches Of the members IN
full, is read through each day, by one man IN u
million particular portions read ten in twenty
thousand. and the contents skinned over by
five in ten thousand This is a large estimate.
1t makes volumes every year OF an astounding
amount Of trash-patitudes and inanlties and
all that sort of thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

A bill in equity has been filed by certain
holders Of certain North Carolina old bonds to
restrain payment ofthe dividend of six per Ct,
lately declared by the North Carolina Railroad
Company, $3.50, 600 of which is upon stock held
by the State for which she issued her bonds
in payment, and have this sum and all future
dividends applied in payment of interest due
upon the above class of bonds This applica-
ton of the dividends is claimed under the act
Incorporating the company and ordering the
issue of these bonds, which, after pledging the
public faith of the State to the payment of
these bonds, in addition thereto pledged the
stock held by her in this railroad, and all divi-
dends of profit from time to time declared
should be applied to the payment of the inter
est aceruing on the bonds. Judge Boud. of
the U. $. Circuit Court, granted restraining
order and will hear the motion for injunction
on the 18th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

HENRY II. HELMBOLD'S
IMPROVED ROSE WASH

cannot be surpassed a II Face Wash, and will be
found the only specific remedy in every species
of Cutaneous Affection. 1t speedily Candidates
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diseases of Syphlitic Nature and as an mice.
ton for Diseases of the Urinary Organs, arising
from habits Of dissipation used IN connectTlo"
tawba Grape Pills, in such diseases as recon econ
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

Being prepared expressly for the above com
plants, its ood-purifyng properties are greater
t t any other preparation Of Sarsaparila. 1t
gives the complexion clear and healthy; color;
and restores the patient /" Il state OF health ana
mlrty. For Purifying the Blood, removing all
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per b0ttle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

HENRY T. HELM b q l. D'S
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COMPOUND
Fluid Extract SarSaparilla

VIII radically extcrminatr from the system Scro-
iula, Syphilis Fever Sores, Ulcers, Sore Eyes,
Sore Legs. Sore Mouth, Sore Head, Bronchitis,
Skin Diseases, Salt Rhrun, Cankcrs Runnings
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cerouS Affections, Nodes, Rickets, Glnndulsr
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system for wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

Rail ROAD WARs.-There is i genera, ex-
preston of disapprobatiou throughout the State
at the rail road fights which have been for
some time past occupying the time and attention
ofthe Virginia Legislature. The Norfolk Jour
nal mildly sugg ests to the members Of the Leg
islature that there are some questions III which
the people are more interested than in the con-
tentions of rival railroad companies. These
matters have, so far, it must be admitted, done
much mischief in lowering the standard Of our
Legislative action from its former height
They have, to say the least, created suspicious
as to the character Of members, they have ac-
tually elected charges of bribery and corruption,
they have brought into constant and familiar
use what is called lobbyism IN ITS scorst sease,
not only for railroads, but all other ulatters
We notice that to such an extent has this thing
gone that gentleman in the Southern part OF
the State, who was spoken of as lobby for
some scheme, resented the accusation as 4 per-
sonal affront and was answered apologetically
that no offence was intended as lobbyism was as
common as dirt Just so, said his friend
in reply, land therefore as do not wish to be
IS common as dirt don't speak OF me in con-
nexion with the subject Nor do We see why
these Rail Road wars and Rail Road disputes
should claim such prominence over other mat
tiers of most vital concern to the we'll being, hap
piness and good government of this old common
wealth. as to engross attention to the exclusion
of other subjects. We are willing that they
should have their due share of consideration
but no more In truth the people are much dis
gusted with Legislative "squabbling and fight
ing" This Legislature has lost much ground
in public estimation in consequence of the waste
of time and war ofwords which has recently
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

The close vote in the House of Representa-
tives, a day or two ago, on suspending the rules
to let in Buffers bill, further to harrasS the
South, shows how doubtful is the tenure
which the South yet holds Gen. Butler will
make another effort The Southern outrage
committee Of the Senate has been continued
over to the next Congress, where the evidence
which has been taken is to he made the basis OF
future legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

1t is well remarked that it is high tiule in
ourState Legislatures, here at home and abroad
that the legislators should be brought to Il com
plete sense and realization of the fact that they
are the representatives, or ought to be, OF the
people and not of railroad companies or money
making associations of any kind, as distinct
from the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

of elections held in the State, but it is better
that weshould submit to that inconvenience
than that our elections for State and county
officers should be controlled or interferred with
by Federal supervisors and marshals backed by
United States troops
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

In the Legislature of Missouri resolution
has been introduced denouncing the enforce
meut act, recently passed by Congress, us un-
constitutional and void, aud declaring it sub
version of republican institutions and direct
thrust at the rights and liberties Of the people,
and ought not to be tolerated. After motion
to table was lost, the resolution was referred to
the commttee on tedera relations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

William Stickney is preparing life of his
fathcr-in-law, the late Hon. Amos Kendall,
which will appear during the spring. The
book will consist largely of photographed
matter, reminicenses in connection with Mr.
Kendall's public and private lite, selections
from his articles on political and moral Subjects
and considerable public and private correspon-
dencc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The preparations for sending quantity OF
Richmond coal to New York and other points
north continue Before the war, cargoea OF
coal were shipped every week from Richmond
to the coal yards Of New York and Brook yln
The Winchester Times records the death OF
DR.. }. W. Wall, which occurred at his
residence in Newtown last Sunday afternoon
He was an excellent gentleman.
Professor Maillefert has blown up the wreck
of the former Confederate steamer Northamp-
ton. which has been obstruction all to the naVi-
CATION of the James river.
R. II. Daniel OF Richmond, Oh Monday, WAS
admitted to practice in the Supreme court OF
the United States at Washington, He Was III
troduced by Mr.. Carlisle.
President Butord has again made the York
River route to Baltimore and the North daily
line.
The Harrisonburg Enterprise mentions three
incendary attempts as having been made in
Harrisonhurg within few days.
Smoke houses and chicken houses Ill lAuray;
have lately been raded upon severely.
The paper mill in Winchester has conmenc-
ed Operations. We wish it great success.
Mint iuleps are announced in Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

The Norfolk Atlantic Hotel Company have
determined to purchase the furniture Of the
House at a sum sufficient TO cover the levies-
say s2G, 500, now upon it, giving to Mr.. a. G.
Newton the privilege of repurchasing 1t at the
same price, provided he pay for the same in
five equal installments, payable one, two, three,
four and five years after date of purchase, with
interest at the rate Of ten per ct. per annum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

PARIS DURINaTHE SIEGE. -Minlster Wash
bnue has written letter to Secretary Fish
from Paris, February 5th reporting his official
acts during the sege He says
Now that the seige is over | am thankful
that have remained through it all, for be-
leye have been of some service to the inter
ests with which have been charged 1t is with
pleasure that am enabled to state that have
succeeded in protecting all American property
in Paris, and that no harm has come to any OF
our Americans who have remained here. This
statement must be qualified however: SO as not
to amply to the young American Mr. Swager
who lost his life by having his foot torn to
nieces BY Pruasan shell, and to the two
Young MEN whose property was destroyed by
the bursting of a shell in their apartments in
the Latin quarter
Mr., Washbume adds that the most cordial
support was given him by the authorizes and he
was thus enabled to prevent The occupation Of
apartments belonging to Americans, and to i'll
Thence the abandonment Of the project to tax
the property of absentees. Mr.. Washburne
also afforded protection to Germans and to the
magnificent hotel Of the Prussian legation, in
doing which he incurred the hostility Of some
of the Parisians, and was denounced at the
clubs and in the press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

These Pills are the most delightfully."- pleasant
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of the finest myreaitnts After n few days use
of them, such an inauguration OF the entire sy'-
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weak and cnervatcd, whether arising from i'm
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Pills do not dissolve. but pass through the stoH-
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PRICE FIFTY CENTS PER BOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-02

Sir John Mcdonald, Of Canada, member
of the High Commission, is said to be one of
the ablest men OF the Commission, in experi-
ence learning, and tact.