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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-07

Nsr AccEprtD.-Rev. J. A. Scott of
Elk Branch, this county. has accepted a
r.ll from the Presbyterian Church in this
,,uu He will not however rrlinquish
hi, old charge, and will still remain al
Elk Branch. His Places Of preaching
will be ihrr fore at Elk Branch, ZION
Church, Shspherds,own and kearneys.
villa NJ. Scott is an able preacher. and
vii prove worthy pastor. He
n.e.ch,d bis Introductory sermon on
s .nd,y Last. in This place. which was ex'
r-l,rut AMI interesting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-07

&c. Rev. Z. y. Forney. will preach a!
ScIsbbls, January S,h, st i. VI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-07

IS BAxD.ACn.sel's Comet Band
again entertained our citizens IN Monday
allerL Don last with some OF their delight.
full music. and lien started for Sharpsbure
10 attend Fair, by invitation. They
were delighted with their trip. Joseph
LoyDs OF Criswell's Band dew hand
some silver cup a. The Fair. This is the
second member Of this Band Who was
lucky enough 10 draw prize.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-07

@p REAL EsTATg IN VtRGIAIA.-ii 10
slated by some Of the newspapers in the
Old Dominion that very large portion oil
The land owners in Virginia express a
willingness to sell their estates al any
price, the burden oil taxation and the in.
efficiency Of the labor system prevailing
there being more Than they can bear.
Within few weeks The best lands in The
State have deprecated twenty per cent 10
saleable value. The Richmond Dispatch
says: "li is simply an impos'ibiliiy for
the Virginia people to bear all the de.
msnds Tor payment OF debt and taxes .hs,
are accommodating sgains. them. The
wolf is al the dOor."
And yet. sfier The above distressing cir
cumsianccs staring them in the face. Ihrre
are persons here who seem anxi ,us that
this county should $50 back to Old Fir-
GINA instead Of remaining in West Viz
pinia. We Lad bitter remain where we
are
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-07

Sea Moss Farine from pure lrish
Moss. for Blanc Mango. Puddings. Gus
,ar,is. Creams. &C.. &c. The cheapest.
heal,l.iesi, end most delicious food in the
world.
H For sale by II. NJ. Billings, Druggist,
Shepherdstoxn.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-21
Dr'ugs, Pa
Street, Pet
hk&L OF. MARA isTA.

OFFICE OF
PETROLEUM CENTRE DAILY REcoRp
March 2l 1871.
The market continues Ia q declining
state. No sales. We quote at S4,l5@
$4,2O.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-21

All styles light harness. cheaper than the
cheapest, made from Motfars oak stock, aud
warrGut, d, at j. L. kfCn's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The beautiful and finely furnished residence
Of Mr. c. W. Spicer, prominent tobacconlst
If Petersburg, has been burned. The house
WAS situated on Washington street, and Is re-
presented as one of the most valuable IN the
city.
In lsl6 a census of the town of Lynchburg
was taken. when its population was ascertalned
To he 3OS7 Since 1856 the limits of the town
have been extended six times, and the town
was incorporated as city on the 2oth day OF
May, 1852.
J. Amber Smith, has been appointed
assignee in bankruptcy by Judge Underwood
in cases where vacancies by the resignation CT
Lewis T. Highly, had occurred.
MIR, Alfred n. Bernard was thrown from his
buggy Yesterday whilst coming into Fredcricks-
burg and badly bruised, besides having his
collar bone broken.
There is great complaint about the tobacco
Ay. in some of the tobacco growing counties In
this State.
Col John NJ. Patton will deliver the annual
address before the Society Of Alumni OF the
Virginia Military Institute, on the 4th OF July
We continue to have accounts Of horse steal,
ing and attempts at horse stealing IN several
counties in the State.
A telegraph operator in Richmond was dis
abled for few minutes by a fash OF lightning
on Thursday afternoon.
James Aprons is appointed post master ut
Wilderness, Spottsylvania county, Va, vice
JOS Maucher, failed to qualify.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
PORT or .4LEx.g.N:DRIa, APRIL 2s.


sun SElS...... b.fb
ARRIVED
Schrs in" j Ward Jersey City; + Phillips,
Dighton; l. Is Wing, Providence, and & "
May, New York, to American Coal Co.
Schr Gustic Wilson, Norfolk, to G Hutton.
Schr Pioneer, New York. Turks Island suit
10 H"nc, Wcddcrburn 4 Co.
Schrs Warren Sawyer, Boston; Maggie Null
vry. Aliyns Point, and Jno j Ward, Jersey
City. by American Coal Go.
5chr Bagaduc1, Boston, by e Hutton
MEMORANDA
Sseamship John Gibson, Winters, hence at
New York Odd instant
Steamship New York, Jones, hence ut Pha-
drlpha I'D instant
Schr j Myers, Elwood, hence for Bridge
port, c., with coal, put into Norfolk 2lst inst,
with loss of foremasthead
Schr VI Tasker, Albin, hence at Norwich
1T 10Th instant
Schr Jos Bnymore Wright, from New Haven
for this port passed through He'll Gate I'D
Schr w Atwater, Parker, hence for New
Haven, passed through He'll Gate 22d inst.
Schr + 5 Smith, Vanolcaf, hence for Warren,
passed through He'll Gate 23d inst
Schr VIM Allen, Grant, hence at New YORK
23d instant
Schr L V Tall for this port, cleared at Bal
timorr I'D instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

TIE SOUTHERN STATES are likely to derive
little benefit from the act increasing the nation
al bank currency lify-tour millions. Thus fur
only about fifteen millions of this additional
currency have been paid out, and there are on
file applications Tor about ten millions more
These come mostly from the Western States
and Territories The first distribution was
made upon the basis Of population. Hereafter
and wealth. The Comptroller of the Treasury
is of the opinion that the South will be unable
to take much of the remaining circulation and
that at least twenty-five millions will remain for
distribution among the Western States at the
close of the present year.-N Y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
Letter from LOudOun County.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
LEEsBURG, Va, April %. Tho storm that
was threatened by the sheet ightning' in
the north and the steady southery wind Of two
days ago, has passed with very little rain, but
left the atmosphere very cold Up to this
TIME aprcots and peaches have not suffered
but there promises to be heavy crop of them
The present cold snap threatens the apple
bloom and thatof the strawberry. Tomato
plants that have been set out are shiycring in
the breeze, and will suffer if any thing else
does; 2s~s $50
Gains, the reputed horse thief, seems to
have confederates outside, rs 4 second attempt
to communicate with him was frustrated by
the vigilance Of watch dog within the jail
enclosure, which caused an active pursuit OF
the scamp. who made such long and rapid
strides across a newly spaded garden as not TO
leave tracks that could be ldentltled, 4 Wig
liant watch has been kept up and Will be
continued. | understand that the Washing
ton witnesses decline coming because; though
their certificates at former attendance had
been sent to Richmond, the auditor had tor
some reason returned them unpaid. 1t may
| be the means of the escape OF this person.
who is said to be an accomplished raider on
PASTURES and stables At best: it will be the
means VI HILL i- Ava -
at the public expense, when he might be earn
ing fair share of his keeping in Richmond
t have not heard Of Il sing lie contract being
made under our Loudoun Road Law. Our
people slowly take hold Of new things unless
they are very certain Of making dollar by
| it; and under the contract system they must
certainly earn it before they can get It, and
they have to pay cash to hands, aud await
town levy for their reimbursement. SO far
it is decided balk.
The demand for money is said to be very
great, and the scarcity alarming. As friend
said TO me The other night IF it was not for
hope, III die. But | remember that old
folks have told ne that the seventh year
after the war Of 1872 was the dreadful year,
and the beginning of the seventh year after
the late war commenced on the 10th of April:
One more year, which may be shortened
should not the present magnificent prospects
for wheat crop prove mirage will bring
us to the beginning Of term Of prosperity.
and We live then hopefully in regard to the
good times that are coming
Our Circuit Court will commence on Mon.
day. and l will advise YOU Of the material
facts of its doings.
This morning Tobe Rollins, L white man,
and Thornton Jones, colored, were blown up
in a we'll, but are not dangerously hurt; though
bespecked with sand from the blast.
AILOUIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAIIAoap.-,A let
ter has been received by Mr. IT, N. Ashby,
Secretary of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company, from Mr.. Thos. A. Scott, first Vice
President of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Company, in which the latter gentleman ac-
cepts the Presidency of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company, and calls meeting Of the
Directors in Philadelphia at an early day, for
the purpose Of taking steps for the carly prose-
cution of the work to comule,ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Bismarck stated in the German Parliament
yesterday, that although the French should pay
the first nstalment of the indemnity Immediate
ly, the forts north and east of Paris would not
be evacuated until final treaty Of peace WAS
concluded Negotiations at Brussels made
slow progress, the French trying to better the
conditions. Germany was infex,iihhlle rnhc
movement of the C2mgiiie entailed sacrifices
on Germar,'but she would not NEEDLE with
ME internal affairs of France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

In the bill which has passed the New York
Legislature. relative to the fire alarm telegraph
Of New York city is clause authorizing the fire
commissioners to give the Metropolitan Fire
Distinguishing Company authority to lay pipes
under the streets, alleys, &C., of that city, I'M
der the direction Of the commissioner of public
works, the company proposing to extinguisll
fires by the use OF carbonic acid gus.
A western editor in response to subscriber
who grumbles that his paper was intolerably
damp, says that it is because there is SO much
due on it.
y New York dispatch says that the ship
VIM. Slower arrived there yesterday from lii
verpool with several cases Of smallpox on
board
a dispatch from Springfield, Ills, says a
committee left there last night to invite the
President 10 visit that place.
A Memphis dispatch announces the murder
of two colored men by ''maskers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

MOVEMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN. The fol-
lowing laws have already passed the British
Parliament: Disestablishing the Anglo-lrlsh
Church. Changing and regulating the system
Of Land Tenure in Ireland Abolishing Uni
versity tests. A bill is also now before parlia,,
mcnt which provides for 4 reorganization OF
the army substantially on liberal basis,
The following measures are agitated TO dis
establish the English Church, thus placing it
on the footing Of all other Churches and ex-
Guiding the Bishops from seats in the House
orLorls To limit the Legislative functions of
the House OF Lords. 70 abolish the law OF
primogeniture, and, finally to break up large
estates into small holdings and redistribute the
Elml
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The New York Tribune continues It's expose
of crime in New York by showing up ''the for
tune tellers" These people generally pass
themselves off for medical claivoyants, and the
immense number of advertisements which they
insert in the daily pross shows that the business
whatever it IS, is prosperous one. AS it
seemed impossible that there should be fools
enough to sustain the ''Astrologers, rs they
call themselves, it is surmised that they are
engaged in much more horrible business,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

In four of the coal mines in the vicinity of
Scranton, Pa, work has been recommended
without the authority of the Miners Union,
and this Association has sought to frighten off
the men by ''cofin notices. = colliery is also
in operation at Mt. Carmel, with non Union
men. 1t was stated week ago that some Of
the operators had determined to bring German
miners into the colleries. Dispatches from
Centralia and Ashland, Pa, say that tie coal
operatives there have resolved to accept the
terms of the operators and return to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The Pittsburg Leader publishes statement
that the B. T. o. Railroad has purchased a
controlling interest in the rttsburg and Cleve-
and Railroad, and succeeded in forming an
important link in It's connections, via the Con.
pelEvile Road, with the Northwest. The
Pi tsburg Commercial of Wednesday says it is
u mere groundess rumor, and denies it ON
the authority of Vice President King, of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Medical.-EssAYs FOR You've MEN, on
great SOCIAL EVILS and ABUSES, which
Interfere with MARRIAGE--with sure meals
of relief for the Erring and Unfortunate, discus
ed and debilitated. Sent free of charge, in seal
ed envelopes Address HOWARD ASSOCiA-
TION, No. IS. Ninth street, Philadelphia, Ia.
Philadelphia, feb l3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The promoters Of the Denver and Rio Grande
Railway, the Baltimore Gazette says have de-
cided upon the adoption of the narrow guage
for the line they have already had surveyed be-
tween Denver City and the head waters of the
Rio Grande. This is, however but the first
section of the line which, if completed, will
cross the whole of New Mexico, and terminate
finally at Ell Paso, on the northwestern frontier
OF Texas, where it will tap the Southern Pacific
road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, APRIL Is, 1871.

Speaking of the Southern Loyal Claims, the
Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun says, that all that the Claims Commission
can do is merely to establish the loyalty OF the
claimant and the validity of the claim. 1t can
pay no claim, nor recommend its payment, be-
yond the record that each claim may tavorably
present on its own merits The entire work Is
yet to pass in review before Congress, which
has steadily refused to make any appropriation
to pay this kind OF Indebtedness. Even at the
recent session it refused to allow the govern
ment to be represented before the commission
ers by solicitor, for fear that it would be re-
parded as partial recognition Of the claims
that might be allowed. These facts are stated
because some designing claim agents are max
ing representations to claimants that this CON- %,
mission pays as we'll as audits the claims. The
commission has notified parties who desired Il
hearing to file an application with the clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

1t is stated that the Supreme Court Of the
u. S. met yesterday in council, and decidedly
five to four, that the legal-tendcr act did apply
to contracts made before the war, as well as to
those made during the war, and that it was
constitutional, thus reversing the decision OF
the last term of the court that the law did not
apply to contracts made before its passage
Justices Miller, Swayne, Davis, Strong and
Bradley voted to sustain the constitutionallty
of the act, and Chief Justice Chase and Justl-
ces Nelson, Clifford and Field voted in the neg
alive. The full opinion of the court will not
be written out before the October term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The Geographic dispatches yesterday an
nounced the death Of Shamyl, the once famous
chief Of the Caucasians, who contended so
long and so bravcly against the Russians
He Was finally captured, in 1859, and carried
to St. Petersburg, where he was kindly treated
Shamy made a glorious and gallant resistance
to those who wished to subjugate his country:
and, though unsuccessful: gained l name and
place ON the pages of history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

On Thursday next, April 81, the people of
West Virginia are to vote, at an election
specially called for the purpose, apon the que<-
ton OF ratifying or rejecting proposed amend
ment to the State Constitution, which has been
under consideration for more than two years
past Briefly, it removes political disabilities
on account ofcolor, or participation in the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The Democratic address has the great ad-
vantage of being of readable length Never
was agreat mistake made than the perpetra-
ton Of long documents and long essays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

..Aftcr,helping other men into Office Tor years,
the Pennsylvania editors are now obtaining
Offices themselves y. lOneis Collector Of Customs
in Philadelphia; one is Naval officer; one is a
Custom House Appraiser two arc members OF
CONGRESS-: and one is il member Of the legls-
lot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

the taxation Of the manufacture of matches,
~ England which is proposed III Chancellor
loves 1nanclal scheme recently introduced in
Parliament, Is apparently unpopular in London,
Last evening large crowds surrounded the
House Of Commons, bearing petitions against
such taxation, and the police were obliged to
dispense them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
(tOMNIl'SItATED.

The iol!owigg, il cJfpyy'yt"f VI 5. note in an
stiHG for 1883, formerly belonging to Martin
Cockburn, OF Mason's Neck, Fairfax. county:
april Game the lst glut of herrlngs.
. l7-Camc the glut of black bellies;
but the main glut did not come till the 9th,
AFTER IRE hat done .tslting.
have often heard it said recently that fish
ermen now begin hauling about the time they
left off in old times This note would seem to
confirm the observation r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Hamilton the quondam Representative from
Florida, reiter;rtes his accusations against
Osborn the present Senator from florlua'
As no !;nvestig CATION has been ordered by
Congress, the public will now receive only
and denial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
W.. HONE fiat the Radical journals are, by

We hope that the Radicatjournals are,by
this time fully satisfied that the Conser-
.y,ativcs ): cxhbit.no disposition to t'woo or con
eilatc', Mr. Sumner, Mr. Summer. opposed
the San Domingo job but that does not alter
his political status. He dcnounces the exer-
else Of, power by President Grant when used
in the st. Domingo matter-but votes to
confer unlimited and unconstitutional power
upon him, in Ku Klux bill ! He would
favor the Haytiens, but Cypress the south!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
FT.N:g.N'CL.qL 4 COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, April 25-The mar
kct for Wheat is quiet, with no material change
in prices; offerings Of III bushels rcd, with sales
at l3j, 40, l45 and $50. Corn is firm; offerings
of 42G bushels mixed, with sales Mt -, I" and a.
Oats are quiet and steady sales Of l72 bushels at
CO. Other articles are unchangod
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, April -, 1871.
The receipts Of Fish to-day were greatly in ex-
cess ofthosc Of yesterday, and rs the demand
had not scnsibly increased, the supply was dis
posed Of with great difficulty Reference is made
to Horring, but there is also an increase IN the
receipts of Shad Sturgeon. too, are arriving in
greater numbers. Rock and Perch continue
scarce. Shad sold to-day at from II to SIG per
hundred. and Herring at from 2 80 to 81 per
thousand A the shores on the river arc doing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

The Washington Chronicle says that the
population of Washington city, is, at this time,
oh0nt ~ (OD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

To the Ladies.-Dr. PANCOASTS FE-
MALE PILLS-a positive cure for suppression
or irregularity arising from any cause whatever.
They are perfectly harmless
l:is-Every Lady should keep box Of these
pills on hand for use in case Of need
Price 81 per box. Sent securely scaled 10 any
address on. receipt of price Direct all orders to
J. WALKER PANCOAST, NJ d.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
DL;,oJol,l,;, 40, T. on,dS w1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

= AMERICAN GRAPES. correspondent OF
the. Boston Spectatorattcr a late trip through
the wine-growing countries Of Europe, is con-.
vinccd that American grape growers follow too
servilcly the processes of European culture. Ii
is well known that the European grapes can be
grown upon this continent only on the Pacific
slope, where the climatic conditions resemble
those Of the western coast of the Eastern con-
tinent Our native grapes being adapted to an
entirely different class of conditions, would
naturally be expected to require different
treatment Our excessive pruning, for exam
pie, is thought by many to seriously cripple
the productive power of American grapes. 10
test this matter for himself the writer in the
Spectator commenced to vary the treatment OF
his own grapes from the imported methods
He now raises his trellises to the height Of
twelve feet, and trains his vines So as to pro
duce the heaviest fruitagc at the top Of the
trellises. He finds that their elevation above
the ground, and consequent greater exposure
to the sun 5 rays, secures them from rot anc
mildew. While these Diseases with leaf blight
and tendency Of the fruit to bursting affect, t.
Il considerable extent, the vineyards of hi
ncighhors, he is entirely without annoyance OF
that score. Washington Chronicle.
PoToMAc FISHERIES State JoNrna
says:-Wc print the following letter for thu
information of fishermen on the Potomac. L
is from the Governor Of Maryland and address
ed to Mcssrs Charles H. Pyc j. +. S. Middle
ton, YIN. }. Day and others:
Gents-L am this moment in receipt OF you
communication Of April 18th, on the subject o
fishing with gill nets, &C., and hasten to re
ply Captain Davidson's notice was publishes
in Charles county before had received Attol
ney General Jones opinion. never suppose
that the Legislature contemplated the law 70
any Of our own citizens and only looked t
its enforcement against non-resldents hay
instructed Captain Davidson not to interpos
during the present fishing season.
Your obedient servant,
ODEN BOWIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
BOOTS .9.N.D SHOES.
BOOTS AND SHOES
At No. % King street.

AZ No. 30 Mig sStESSA.
SIGN OF THE GOLD AND OPERA BOOTS.
The subscriber would most respectfully inform
his friends, customers, and the public, that he
has returned from the North with very large
and well assorted stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND
SHOES,
FOR LADIES,
GENTS,
BOYS
YOUTHS,
MISSES AND
CHILDR EN-.
All of which has been selected with the great
est care, and with al eye sing le to tn" interests
of his customers, and the public, who are ear
ncstly invited to call ut % King street and OK
anime the stock for themselves before purchasing
elsewhere, as the prices will be made SO mode
rate as to enable all who may call to buy My
motto being Small profits and quick snea.
n. B. An kinds Of work made to order ln..!I
very best manner and styles
up LIFT +. rff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

"Jones's Falls" is au, apparently, never
ending theme of discussion and dispute in Bal
timOre.