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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
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residence. near Gainesville, Doctor CYRUs G.
MARSTELLER. in the I'D year Of his age
He was native of Alexandria and reared 4ere-
Dick and graduated in the Maryland Medical
University in the spring Of 1873 He soon left
the pleasures Of his happy home and ear y asso-
catcs and located in the town of Buckland, in
Prince William county, Va. From there i'll a
few months he removed TO Haymarket and won
the favor and appreciation of his fellow-ctizens
by It Scrupulous attention to al cases committed
to his care He had n good knowledge Of di
scases prevalent in this section uf country and
was clos" student up to the time Of his death; =
He pructiccd his profession upwards of half Il
century. and with great success Blessed with q
emit prevented his Immediate and constant at
tention t. his patients, until at last he could
scarcely put foot before the other, nor did he
cease To- go when called on to within few weeks
of his demise Thus has fallen in our midst the
man. who Of all Others, unprecedented opinion. will
say could he least spared He was true and
constant trirnd He had not united with any
denomination of Christians, but the word Of God
was his companion during his leisure hours in
his office H. read il to know the will Of the
Great am, and to find himself to be sinner
When spoken to on the subject Of death, he said
the subject had engaged his attention for 4 long
time He was willing to cast aside self hltogeth-
er and embrace the Gospel plan Of salvation
through faith in the rig hteousness Of Christ Je-
slls and his ability 10 savr to the utternost all
who come to God through Him.
He In. left Il wife and five children IL mourn
the los: nl ii kind and atirctionate husband and
tmther MAY God in his mercy, be- with the be-
rcavrd household, and bless to their souls this
visitation of his providence, and teach them that
not sparrow falls without His knowledge.
SESEX
Prince William county. Va. Feb p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
Congress-.


In the Senate, yesterday, the House bill re-
lative to the McGarrahan claim was ordered to
lie OH the table, where it will probably remain
during this session. An amendment to the
bounty bills was passed for the benefit of soldiers
discharged by reason Of disabilities Among
the bills tavoraby reported to the Senate were
those toauthorize the construction of submarine
tunnels between New York and BROOKLYN and
to charter steamship line between Cali
tornia and China. The subject of extending
the extradition treaty between this country and
Great Britain was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations. The Indian Appropriation
bill was taken up, but no action was had.
In the House of Representatives the Senate
bill prescribing the oath of admission to be tax
ell by Senator elect Miller of Georgia, was
passed Fhe Fertilization appropriation bill
amounting to 81, 1927. 500, and the River and
Harbor Appropriation bill, amounting to 81
272,500 were passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

The: English members of the High commits
sion have arrived and were welcomed by Sir
Edward Thornton, the British minister. and es-
corted to handsome private residence i'll Wash
iugton, which has been rented for their Use for
six months All of the American commission
ers are in Washington but ex- Attorney General
Hoar. The first official joint meeting will take
place next week The report that the subject
Of the presentation before the commission of
claims for damages for Fenian raids in Canada
gives much dissatisfaction in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

\ MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. We regret to
learn that on Saturday night last very clever,
estimable young man, named VIM. +. kuhns,
a clerk in the store of Mr.. A. B. Barnhart, at
the State Line, was shot and killed under Pc
culiar circumstances. 1t will be remembered
that short time ago Mr.. Barnhart's store was
broken open and robbed of considerable
amount Of goods and therefore, for the better
security Of the store. loaded gun was so arrang-
ed by means Of string connected with the
knob ofthc door through which the thieves had
effected an entrance rs to 90 off and give an
alarm when the door WIS opened On the night
referred to. about eleven clock. the unfortunate
young man cooked the gun, and was about to
leave the store. when two persons came in to
make Il small purchase In moving about he
went between the gun and door, and in step
ping over the cord he struck it with one Of his
feet which discharged the gun, the load enter
ing his leg near the hip, producing 4 irighttul
wound. which resulted in his death i'll about
four hours thereafter -Hngerstorn .W } lar
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
Dividends annually distributed on the well-tred
'CONTRIBUTION PLAN"
Pulice. issued on all the plans adopted toy first
class companies, and are NON
FORFEITABLE

While avoiding all objectionable, though spe-
cinrs .o-rallcd improvements freely and rrck
l.ssly put forth in these latter days to secure pa
tronage. the ST LOUIS MUTUAL has been
we'll content to pl6d steadily along in the old,
tried baths. and finds her reward Ill yearly III
crossing business anal the confidence OF her pa
irons and the public.
. Her Assets and Reserve are wel-Securcd ana
ample for all contingencies.
Agents wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
Letter from Manassas.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. |
MANASSAS, Va, Feb. 18th, lS7I.-Wash-
ington birthday was celebrated here on yes
terlay in manner becoming TO this rapidly
growing town. The public school announced a
holiday for the children, and young America
improved it as they only know how by bon-fres
and Il general Notification. At light there Was
general gathering ut the Methodist Church,
where appropriate exercises were held under
the charge OF the Manassas Lyceum. This
institution, under the presidency of its energet-
ic President l.. n. Fewe esq.,, is in highly
prosperous state, numbering large proportion
of our active citizens. The celebration exer-
cises were commenced by the election Of Richard
NJ. Weir, esq, for President and George G..
Round, esq, for Secretary In the absence Of
any minister, prayer was offered by MIR. i. H.
Newman. Washington Farewell address was
then read by r. W. Waters, esq, Of the Ma
nass,s Gazette and O. NJ Merritt The ora
ton of the evening was delivered in an able
manner by Geo. Z. Bennett, esq. the Princi-
pal of our public school.
The following toasts were then presented by
\. J.. Phillips, Toast Master
Our Country-May the daughter ever Ie
worthy of her Father. Responded to by Geo.
4. Round, esq
The Women of the Revolution-May their
memory ever be green with their sons and
daughters. Responded to by l.. N. Fewell,
esq, and George 4. Bennett esq.
Virginia, the Mother Of Stltesmen-May
she continue to bring forth her noble offspring.
Mr.. Waters of the Gazette being called upon
declined in favor of Mr.. Richardson Of New
York city who was present. MIR. r. responded
eloquently in reference to the noble sons Of
Virginia, closing by wishing eternal good will
and brotherly love between Virginia and New
York.
Mr. Round in response then presented the
following volunteer toast:
New York and Virginia-May the Empire
State ever be the Empire of Freedom, and
the Old Dominion, the Dominion of Liberty,
which was followed by great applause.
The audience then sang America and the
''DoxoIogy and adjourned for twelve months.
Yours &C.. SPECTATOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

The Baltimore Sun says !: 1T appears that
the salt companies can afford to sell their
production to Canada without any protection,
and to supply the New England fishermen lwho
are permitted by act of Congress to use foreign
suit free of duty at the price Of foreign salt
without the tax With the proposed reduc-
ton of duties. the people will be able to obtain
salt ut less than half its present price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

1T is said that the Radical members Of
Congress from the South have been caucusslng,
and have decided that they must have fair
proportion Of the Offices of the next House. As
that OF sergeant at-arms is most profitable, they
have decided to support candidate for that
place They intend to make IL formal appeal
to this effect to the caucus which meets on
l'boro1.1,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

1t is somewhat remarkable that the ''Co1sci-
cnce Fund in the U.s. Treasury has been i'll
creased during the last four years There are very
few ''consciences" which have dictated the re-
turn to individuals, of books, pictures, jewelry,
pianos, &c, NC, stolen and carried away from
private citizens in the South during the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

There is warm contest going on in Wash
ingron for the Office of Governor of the Terri
tory Of the District Of Columbia. Numerous
are the candidates. and annoyed is the Presi
dent by their applications and their interviews
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

We see that farmer in I.euisa county, in
this State, afhrms, speaking of the Japan
clover, that was much talked of not long ago,
that it, 1.-THE Japan clover is zone of the most
uumitigated humbugs ever offered to credu-
L,us NH liz -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

The Senate of Virginia yesterday passed the
Washington and Richmond Railway bill, with
amendments-yeas 81, nays II. 1t goes back
to the House, where it will probably be passed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

The higher per centagc of interest obtaining III
ern Sraboard, and our large annual income.
must constitute an irresistible appeal to those de-
string assurance with the ST LOUIS MUTUAL
in the future Of their policies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

BY direction Of the President the hanging
Of James Grady sentenced to be hung in Wash
ington to-day. has been deferred to the 18th of
March naYf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

A Raleigh letter to the Roanoke News says:
Governor Holden of North Carolina, finds
much comfort in religion We are glad to
hear it, Hardly any body stands more in need
Vt its blessed consolations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

The House military enforcement bill comes
up in the Senate to-day, and an attempt viii
be made to pass it before an adjournment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Judge Rives has appointed Mr. Edward S.
Watson of Smythe county, brother;in-law Of
Judge F. r. Watson. clerk of the q. S. Cir
cult and District Courts at Abingdon. Mr..
VIM j. Points has received similar appoint
ment for Harrisonburg.
The noted horse thief Lucien Beard, and Il
companion Of his, has been arrested at Farm
Vile He showed fight at first, but his captors
fifteen in number. threatened to shoot him, and
he surrendered. Several horses, recently stolen,
have been recovered.
The Richmond State Journal is about to pass
from the hands of Mr.. ellis into those Of a
company, consisting Of Franklin Stearns, K. 5.
Ayers, Alex Rives, W. A. Edwards. James
Fl. Platt, and other prominent Radicals.
A resolution has been introduced in the
House of Delegates, by Dir. Henry Bell, to 6z
the pay of the members Of the next House at
s. per diem.
There are said TO be but eighteen students al
the Richmond Medical College. We are sorry
to hear of this decline in this institution
which is an excellent one.
Shad from the Southern coast. are selling
in Richmond ut s. 80 ''Bide bit Their
will be plenty in time niue lower! Otherwise
shad is to be beyond eating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

We also represent the following FIRE IN
SURANCE cos for town and country:
IMPERIAL, of London. Assets So,0OO,OCU gold
NORTH AMERICAN, New York S75O,OU
GEORGIA HOME Columbus, Ga.".... $780, OO
ALBEMARLE, Charlottesville, Va. S3Oo,OOo
OLD DOMINION, Richmond, Va..... $500 COZ
SOUTHERN MUTUAL, Richmond, Va, &C.
cumulatonS. "a
In addition 10 the foregoing, we represent the
HARTFORD TRAVELLERS INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
the oldest and most firmly established Accident
Company in the L. j.
q. K WILMER & CO.
Genl Insurance Agents
X. KEMPER, Special Agent feb 24-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

NEW BOOKS STATIONERY, MAGA-
~ ZINES REVIEWS, AMERICAN AND
FOREIGN, RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
AT FRENCHS, NO. % KING STREET.
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The Life Of John Adams, begun by John
Quincy Adams, completed by Charles Francis
Adams revised and corrected; = vols; 50.
Ancient Classics for Eng ish readers, now being
issued. A series Of b-monthly volumes, edited
Cesar and IEschylus Price 81 per volume
The cheap edition of the Aldine series Of be
British Poets in monthly volumes, hoesns Il cr-
namented cloth; price 75c per volume English
vol: Shakespeare, l VOL; Burns, vols; Cowper.
3 vols; Faconer, | vol; Goldsmith, ] vol, and
Grey vol Series complete in So volumes, Is
sued monthly. The Aldine edition Of the Poets
is the cheapest and best ever published
The Cryptogram, by James DeMil!e, author
of the Dodge Club, Cord and Cruise, Lady of the
Ice etc; paper covers, 81 80; bound 81
Another lot just received Of Il most interest
ing and amusing book in the language-lnno-
cents Abroad, or the New Pilgrims Progress,
by Mark Twain. Here's the richness, without
stint. | vol, 8vO.; $3.50.
Mad Monkton and other stories, by Wikie
Collins; 80 cents.
New edition of Washington Irving,s Works;
complete, 2G vols; 81 Is per vol. Volumes sold
separately
Revised edition of Chambers Miscellany
(Edinburg) now being issued II volumes now
ready, at soc per volume.
Hours Of Christian Devotion, translated from
the German of DR.. A. Tholuck 81 80
Cheap edition of Our Church and Her Services,
by Rt Rev. Ashton Oxenden, d. d.
A large stock received of Devotional Books for
the season Of Lent
Ne Plus Ultra Patent Concave Combination
Ruler and Paper Cutter This is perfect Ruler,
Parallel Ruler Paper Gutter, with brass edges
graded to sixteenths Of un inch, made of Maple,
Satin Wood and Boxwood. Everybody who
uses Il ruler should have one; SIC to 50 earh.
The Arm Rest Ruler and Paper Cutter should
be in every counting room in the country; 81
each.
The Dollar Steam Engine, tho great scientific
toy Of the age Beats anything ever offered to
the public Mailed I" any part Of the country
OH receipt Of 81 40.
Just received another lot Of that cheap paper
5 quircs for 25c; mailed to any part OF the conn
try receipt of"Oc. The sale Of this paper In
unprccedpntrd New Books received daily.
feb 22 GEO. f.. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

A full quorum Of the new Congress will b
in attendance at the Capitol on the 18th y
March,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
GEO. X. WILMER d CO.,

General Agents for Virginia. West Hirginia,
North Carolina, Maryland and the District o.
Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

Shocks OF earthquake We're telt at Hayti on
the l-th and 18th instants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

PENNSYLVANIA Coal CoNsplRACY.-ln
spite of the fact that the coal operators, as
they are called, had Il surplus of two million
tons of coal stored away-that is to say just
that amount over the average stool we find
that the strike oftbe miners in certain parts OF
the coal regions il made pretext for the ad
vance in price to twelve dollars a ton; which was
the retail market price yesterday. There is nc,
plausible reason for this, unless it is to be found
in the ruthless determination ofthe coal men to
inhict all extortion upon the people anyhow.
The conspiracy has been, VI far, adroit y mang-
ulated between the coal monopolists and the rail
roads. The latter have. uominally perhaps;
advanced the cost Of transportation to all exorbl-
tant sum, thus giving an excuse to the coal OPP
orators to raise their prices We know how
easily these things can be managed by athliating
monopolies and therefore, We are not convinced
that the present rise in the price of coal is a
necessity Of trade. On the contrary: We are
satisfied that it is l deliberate extortion. --Nnr
lo,k HcraM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
INSURANCE AGENTS.
GENERAL RANCE AGENCY.
GEO. X. WILMER d co.,
Alexandria. Va.
St. Louis Mutual Life ms. Cv.


An increase of over FIVE MILLIONS IN YEARS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

BUSINESS BEFORE CoNGREss.-The Wash
ington Republican says 'the general Congress
ional business is greatly behindhand, and some
two hundred bills at least must be lost between
the two Houses. As it has been agreed in the
Senate that the appropriation bills shall be pres
sed until disposed Of, it has become necessary
for several Senators to dismiss their pet projects
sepator Ramsey has decided to allow the frank,
ing privileges billtofail, and to abandon entirely
also, to allow the postal code or bill codifylns
and consolidating the postal laws to 60 over I'M
I'll the next Congress, when he will again
introduce it as it now stands, and press it.
Nearly all important big matters will be allow
cd to sink quietly out Of sight to be called up
ucxt session. ~. - 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1871.

IMMIGRATION. -Wc have been publishing
ever since the war, every thing We could see or
find, in relation to. and recommending lMM1-
GRAFTON to Virginia-and setting forth the add
yantages which our State affords, for invest
ment in lands, in our borders. What is wanted
is some general, systematic, combined plan,
under State legislation, for the accomplishment
of the desired object Individual efforts must
be aided by the authority and means of the
State. Immigration should be assisted by ever!
practical means. Every facility should be grant
ed for the industrious to settle in Virginia
Virginia needs capital and labor-and, every
effort should be made to attract both of these
important auxiliaries TO- our future prosperity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

DEATH or AN ENGLISH "CELEBRITY. -
Mabel Grey has died OF consumption and Lon
don misses celebrity better known than the
thousands of viruous and titled women who
passed her carriage on Rotton Row with avert
ed heads, and whose appearance was as attract
i've to the multitude as that of Princess Alexan-
dra herself. Her portrait in the shop windows
claimed precedence Of that of the Bishop of
Oxford. She had Il dozen Peers in her train
ut one time was engaged to marry the heir of
one of England's Oldest dukedoms and num-
bered the naughty Prince of Wales among her
admirers. For three or four years Mabel Gray
has held undsputed sway rs queen of the demi-
monde. 4 long reign for the sovereign of that
unstable kingdom. the glory of the concert hall,
the unapproachable deity Of all the sRds of Lon
don, and the favorite atfectation Of the golden
youth. How well she played her part is shown
by the fact that only liberal annuity sufficed to
buy her of from the pursuit of young and
foolish noblcman of high rank who had promis-
ed to marry her The good mothers oflondon
will feel easier now that she is finally removed
from the scene OF her wicked couguests, but the
poor, to whom she was as generous as if she had
been yirtuous, and more So will be the only
mourners Of Mabel Grey.-Boston POST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

TEA from China, was planted in certain por-
tons Of California last year. and the Pacific
coast promises to render this country indepen-
dent of the Chinese staple import in few
years Quinine also is to be domesticated in
California. Since the British have found that
they can import the Peruvian medicinal tree
trom South America to their Indian provinces,
and extensive forests are now growing along the
Himaayah Mountains, the California Medical
use shall soon be had from the bark of cincl.ona
trees grown in California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-24

X. kEMPER, Special Agent feb 24-lm
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-09-29
Coating Iron and Steel.

A process for coating iron and steel
with molten iron has been patented by
two Chicago mechanics, which is de-
scrlbed as follows The iron to be APP.
piled is melted in crucihle and mixed
with boraX, or other tlux. The plate
of wrought iron or steel should be coy
cred with thin layer of pulverized
borax, previously burned, and then
placed in close furnace or oven, heated
to a white or welding heat 1t is then
placed upon the surface of the heated
plate, which has been previously sur
rounded 10y an iron-framed form to pre-
vent the melted iron flowing off the sur
face to be coated. When Il sufficient
quantity of molten iron has been poured
on. plate of steel or hard smooth iron
of sufficient size TO cover nearly the
whole Of the melted iron, is brought
down upon the upper surface sufficiently
to reduce the iron to "A proper thickness,
and to repel all the air or gases which
would otherwise render the coating POI
rous and of no yalr The amount of
pressure required depends upon the de-
gree of heat to which the molten iron
has been brought, and mus. be applied
while the iron is melted. Any of the
mechanical contrivances for pressure
may be used but must be near the fur
mace that the welding heat may be pre-
served, and the surface of the article or
plate to be coated must be perfectly free
and clean from scale The advantages
claimed are, Il more perfect union be
tween wrought IRON or steel and the
melted iron by the air or gases being
expelled, giving a more perfect weld and
a smoother coating of iron. The process
simply claims the coating of the surface
plates, or other articles of wrought iron,
by the use or application of the process
OF pressure. While the process Is i'll
geniousI there would seem to be manifold
obstacles to its successful Introduction
into practical use
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-09-29

time in hunting for IN antidote, the
easily cured. Hartshorn is recommend
ed, also kerosene oil, moist earth or clay,
honey, soap, vinegar, bruised onions
salt and water. saleratus and water. Any
Of these remedies which may be ut hand
should be Immediately applied.
FArrENrNG Hoos. Hogs that are in
tended for pork this year should now
commence fattening. They should be
put by themselves in n grain or clover
stubble, where they will have exercise
sufficient 10 keep them healthy and IN
good appetite, and be fed so as to keep
them ginning rapidly. They will make
healthy growth during August and
September, aud, put up in November,
will he ready for the butcher on one
half the feed they would require if de
iayed one month later In cold weather
a great portion of the food is used up to
maintain the animal heat, all of which
is saved by commencing so as to fore
stall the cold, stormy weather of Deem
Der, Plenty OF fresh drinking water,
and q trough in which to roll and bathe
will be needed, and should be supplied.
Pork, at the best, is not the most whole
some food, and the filthy mapner in
which some are fattened, is far from
making it less disagrceable. proper
attention t. cleanliness TO which hog
is not naturally dsinclined, will not on
ly improve the quality Of the pork, but
will prevent absolutely poisonous condi-
tons of the meat.