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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

WAsHlNGToN ITEMS wc-known sport
ing man named Joseph James, better known Il,
Sonny James. WAS shot and killed last night by
ioratio Bolster. notorious rough. The wea-
pom used was i musket loaded with buck shot.
Mrs. &. G.. Bowen. formerly Mrs. Petigru
King, has written letter to the Washington
Chronicle imploring protection from the per-
secution to which her husband il subjected.
In reference to her husband, she says: He
had not concealed his anecedents from me- |
knew that he had been an orphan boy without
relatives and friends, had drifted into the com
pany Of gamblers and prostitutes, and had lived
their life until it pleased the good God to lift
him from the mire, and to stir within him the
spirit Of reformation and publication.
\ fire was discovered late on Tuesday after
noon in the basement Of St. Peters Catholic
Church on Capitol Hill, Immediately under the
altar, the flames having made considerable
Roadway upon the frame work upon which the
altar is supported. BY great exertions the
flames were subdued. The fire was discovered
by the assistant pastor entering the sanctuary to
prepare for the christening Of Il child. The
cau>c OF the fire is mystery, us yet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Gen. Scott, i'll his latter days, was large.
stout man. Therlow Weed says that in 1912,
he (Gen. Scott was so exceedingly slender
that, in his own words ''the soldiers drew If
reverent comparisons between their command
ing officer and ramrod or bean-poe. -
Soldering appeares to have agreed with the
old chief who with all his faults and imperfec-
tons was great general
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The gil-netters are catching large quantities
Of rock-fsh, near Tappahannock. The winter
Seine hauers on the Potomac are not catching
at THIS time many fish,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

1he late Henry Winter Davis once said,
speaking Of some Of the Military Court Martials
held after the war, for the trial of Southern
people who were, in the French Revolutionary
phrase, suspect, that they were organized tc
convict" Some have the audacity to say OF
the San Domingo commission, that it was or.
ganized to unncr. V ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Senate of Virginia yesterday, by vote
Of twenty-one to fourteen, reconsidered the
vote by which the Washington and Richmond
Railroad bill was defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Baltimore American says that the only
failure which has thus far characterized the
progress of our Commissioners in the West In
dies was Franz Sigels address to the Domni-
cans in German
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The colored United States Senator, Revels,
at the close of his official term, isto be lectur-
Ing agent of the Congress Temperance Society
at the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

When the appropriation bill was under dis
cussion in the House of Representatives YES.
terday, Mr.. Mckenzie, moved to strike out the
proviso that hereafter the lettings Of mail con,
tracts in Maryland and Virginia shall be
published in one newspaper only. The mo-
ton was lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Georgia paper says that with regard to
some OF the Governors in the Gulf states, down
South, the prefix Of His Rascality" would be
tar more appropriate than ellis Excellency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Washington Patriot, speaking of the
Carnival, says:-'The only person we have
heard of who was disappointed was an old gen,
tleman, who; after patiently seeing the whole
matter to the end, including the antics of the
masqueraders of the second evening, declared
it was 'all nonsense The report We have
received, is, that the actual expression was
lit is all id nonsense, and that the PROPOSE
ton was carried unanimously by an adjacent
crowd. ayes 80, noes, none ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Fredericksburg Herald says that Mr..
Nathaniel Ball, living in the neighborhood of
Stafford Court House, recently killed a gray
toy: weighing seventy-fve pounds!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

We are pleased to see it stated that Wash
ington' Birth Day was celebrated in many of
the cities and towns in different portions of the
United States. It ought to have been in all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Many OF the Hotels ut the North are reduc
ing the rates Of boarding. The high priced
houses will be compelled to COME down, o.
lose their customers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Earl DE Grey and others OF tue English
members Of the High Commission arrived at
New York yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Carnival iu New Orleans was attended
by $1,000 strangers there were near 200
200 spectators in all. The masquerade was a
brilliant affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

FAsHloN.1N DREss.-The leading elegauts
are slightly discountenancing the fa.shion Of
wearing the back hair very low on the neck.
1t is neither becoming to the shape, of the head
nor the shoulders, and it by no means improves
the back Of the dress on which, it. rests. The
hair is worn very high in front it is yery often
raised and turned back over a cushion. the re-
mainder being distributed in loops and braids.
We have seen two or three oiffures dressed in
this way, and powdered for b alls. The tournu,
res are larger than ever, and standing out very
much at the back and sides of the waist, caus-
Ing: the top Of the train to stand far from the
waist at the back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23
MARRIED..

At Christ Church, Alexandria, Va, February
2lst 1871, by Ri. Rev. Bishop John Johns D. D. a.,
}. MlLTON NJ McHEIGH, Of IG CO., w.
lumbus city, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Richmond Enquirer says ''the railroad
war begun and carried on by the rival roads
must result to the benefit Of the people, We
hone So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

4 robber was detected ut Denver City ON
Tuesday in an attempt to have himself shipped
as freight on the same train with large amount
Of gold He had concealed himself in 4 box.
but fortunately he wa caught in his ingenious
frck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

1t is said that Theirs is in favor of Repub-
lican Government in France
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Secretary Boutwell, has ordered payment OF
the March interest on Friday, n lust, without
rebate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

RAILRoADs.-We believe that they are es-
fsentiA to the full development of peoples
resources and that, the more We have of them,
the greater will be our prosperity They pro.
vide facilities for transportation, and stimulate
production and manufactures. They enhance
the value Of property and are also taxable
values, which augment the resources of State
and, to that extent, Tighten the burthens Of
individual citizens We should be glad to see
an hundred millions of Northern capital ex
pended in making railroads through Virginia
during the next twelve months 1t would be
Godsend to our impoverished people, for,
apart from the immediate advantage to be de.
rived from putting such sum of money in
circulation, it would be permanent investment
that could not, like money, he spirited away to
other parts. or be converted into non-taxablc
Government bonds.
Besides, as competition is the life of trade
the more railroads we have the better it will be
for the producers who would have the best
sort of protection against the exactons Of mo-
nopolies.
All We ask is that the people shall be pro-
tected by their Legislature, and that our own
cities shall be permitted to enjoy, without be-
ing Disseminated against whatever Incidental
advantage should accrue to them from the op-
eratons Of these great highways that pass
through, by. or near them. LYNCH TTginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Ahght occurred YESTERDAY : in the Nevada State
prison, between the eonvi cts in which several
dangerous and probably fatal cuts were pven
but no one Was killed qy fright ''' "N'~ s'''";
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

~ BBIS ROUND GIBBED HERRIN GS
wv for sale BY
feb lS-lw THOMAS PERRY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

~ BBLS MAINE CARTER POTATOES
~ for sail. hy
feb 1S-lw THOMAS PERRY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

AT Pittsburg yesterday Ada Earle, servant
girl at the White Horse Tavern, was fatally shot
in the side by an unknown person. who fired
through window. Five arrests have been
made. The girl declines to give the name of the
person shooting her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

VINEGAR B1TTERS-Walkers California
' Vinegar BtterS just received and for sale by
feb Is WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

THERRY PICTORIAL TROCHES, for
~ Coughs, Colds, Sore Throats Bronchitis.
&c. just received and for sale by
feb IL WAKEFIELD il HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

CANNED GOODS of all kinds the best in
" the market for sale by
VIM F. BROOKES,
feb ~ l79 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

ID T. RANKS YELLOW BROWN and
LIZ DARK SOAP for sale by
feb IS THOMAS PERRY. Agent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

A meeting of the Boston Goa, dealers has de-
cided to raise the price of coal to $l2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

nRIED BEEF-George Il jenkins Sugar
IL cured Dried Beef for sale by
feb IL D. &. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

MISHLERS HERB BITTERS, Seheuck's
lY1 Seawood Tonic and VOLTS Aromatic
Schiedam Schnapps, just received and for sale BY
feb3 WAKEFIELD & HALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

''WooDHULL AND CLArLIN, Quite racy
scene occurred in Judge Gross Court ycster-
day when Mrs. Woodruff, the untiring advo-
cate of womans right to suffrage and the
Presidency, was tried on charge of specula-
ting unwisely with Miss Swindell money in
Wall street. 1t would appear that she took
FIVE hundred dollars OF the complainant $
money at the complainant S urgent re-
quest, and invested it in gold. The five
hundred dwindled 10 eighteen dollars and sixty
two cents in one or two turns of the Indicator,
and Miss Swindell concluded that she had been
swindled. Thereupon she brought this suit,
and the jury apparently thinking pretty much
as she did, allowed her three hundred and fifty
odd dollars.-N T. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

In the Richmond Monumental Church, last
Sunday, 1.-THE Richmond State Journal says,
DIR. Woodbridge paused in his sermon, and
with his attention directed to group of young
men who were conducting themselves in an un-
becoming manner, in solemn and impressive
voice repeated those words of admonition which
prelude the beautiful service of the Episcopal
church The Lord is in His holy temple, let
all the earth keep silence before. him The
rebuke was most appropriate and we'll deserved,
and was followed with very excellent results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

kn BUSHELS PRIME CLOVER SEED
w in store and for sale Mt 2Ol King street.
feb lS-3m AUGUSTUS WALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

GTOVE POLISH AND BRUSHES-bcsl
- kinds-call and soc.
J. T. CREIGHTON s. SON,
feb II SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

DAMNED FRUITS and VEGETABLES
~ u full lne--inr sale low by
AVERY & DAVIDSON,
feb IL 22G King ST., cor. Alfred.
TNEAS, COFFEES AND SUGARS
L PRICES REDUCED
G. VIM RAMSAY,
feb I TAT King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

COMMONS LIVER REGULATOR.-See
- advertisement on first page Of the Gazette -
A large supply received and for sale by
feb ii F. y. LEADBEATER Il BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

CUGAR-CURED BREAKFAST BACON
~ received to-day by
feb IL j. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

INDIGO PARCHMEN BLUE-a substitute
Il for Indigo-for sale by
feb IL +. S. LEADBEATER l. BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

Dodgers TABLE CUTLERY-Anothe
IL supply of the above Cutlery just opened at
IS King street.
feb II IT. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

The Fenianexiles, thirteen in number, :call.
led at the Executive Mansion yesterday and
were introduced to the President by member
of the City Councilof Washington. After pay,
ing their respects a short conversation ensued,
the Fenians assuring the President that. their
treatment in English prisons had told severely
on the health of some of them, and expressing
some anxiety to present written statement OF
their case to this Government. TO this the
President responded that they could do so, and
whatever was proper to be done by the Govern
nient would be performed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

IN BUSHELS OF PRIME PEACH
w BLOW POTATOES in store and foI
sale at POI King street.
feb IA AUGUSTUS WALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23

KEROSENE OILS bbls Kerosene Oil, 10.
IL degrees fire test, received to-day by
feb 3 j. {. MILBURN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02
Forbear a tinkling fool to be.

THE Gardiner Home Journal SAYS tha
Mr.. Thomas, the Commissioner on Scandna
Wan emigration, has such winning ways
with him that he is likely to persuade the
King OF Sweden and Norway himself TO move
to the AroostOok. Perhaps SO; but we object
to Charles unless he can be reconstructed
Though he is good deal better than the
common run of kings, the dangers arising
from low class Of emigrants are too great IL
justify the risk of introducing such a mon
ster as a monarch even into the virgin wllds
Of Aroostook.
Orange s. Winans still swims on the cold
en- tide. A brave band, not afraid TO be called
his friends, have presented him $1,000 gold
watch as mark If appreciation of his iegs-
lative wisdom.
The New Haven journal says that a gen.
tleman in that city has invented registering
ballot box, which is ingeniously arranged so
as to correctly register the votes as they are
deposited and at the same time display the
number Of persons that have votei. This is
political note of interest to our Democratic
friends.
The Bangor Democrat is still in hot pur.
suit of Superintendent johnson for daring to
propose that only competent teachers shall
be employed In our schools. 1t sententiously
calls him "the Augusta autocrat."
The Bangor Democrat says that strong
effort will be made to induce Gen. Roberts to
reconsider bis determination, not to be can
didate for Governor, and to make a personal
sacrifice for the welfare of the party. This
enort, 1t says, will be unavaiIing, as the pri-
Sate reasons, which first impelled Gen. Rob.
erts TO decline re nomination, have received
additional force within the last few DAYS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02
state News.
ANpRoscoGeIN COUNTY.

We learn from the Lewiston Journal tina
the aggregate shipments of shoes and boot
the past week from Auburn depot were 81.
cases, including 20 by express, shipped chiefly
Sy l. y, Lombard e Co., Pray & Shaw an(
smith ~ Gay. Total receipts of leather A.
1oO pounds. Shipments last week were 7G,
cases, and leather receipts 81, 200 pounds.
The Lewiston Journal says ten miles of The
Maine Central railroad extension ia GRADED
and ready for the iron.
The body of Charlie MOulton, the lad wbe
was drowned at Lewiston on Wednesday, as
mentioned in the Press yesterday, was recoy.
erd sOOu after the accident happened The
Journal says Mr.. Moulton lest daughter by
death few days since.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
We learn from the Chronicle that the action
Of Joseph Craig, treasurer of the Farmngton
Centre Westinghouse Corporation, against
the Inhabitants of franklin county, to r. cover
possession of the Court House, continued from
the January Term, 1860, Supreme Judicial
Court, has terminated in favor of the county,.
the opinion Of the court being Judgment for
the tenants"
The barn of Jesse Blanchard in East Will
ton. aud the dwelling house Of Dennis Clark
in Strong were struck by lightning and some-
what damaged on Monday, May 22l.
The Chronicle says spark from the loco.
motive OF the freight train Monday afternoon
set the track on tire between Pennington aud
East Wilton, detaiuing the passenger train
about twenty minutes, and requiring, consider
able effort 10 extinguish the flames which had
spread to the adjoining fences and woods.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The Kennebec Journal Gays several boards
were found laid across the railroad track at
Farmiogdale, as the evening train came up on
Tuesday. The object of the person or persons
IN obstructing the way was not accomplished,
as the engine cut its way through the boards
and moved right on.
The journal says gentleman seventy-five
years OF age, and who has brother eighty
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02

The efficacy OF Hostetter's Celebrated stomacb
Btters as specific for recruiting the eneebed hod
and cheering the Responding mind has passed into
prOverb. In the United States, where this MARCEL
1oas tonic has born down all opposition ard e,,;noa
all rivalry, the demand for it has annuajly incrap s
in heavier and heavier ratio 10. years. until nj last
The regular sales OF this prep sratdn exceed tho. ~
all other stomachics combnei. Eminent member 70
OF the mediral profession and hosnitai snros"ns
without number. have candidy admitted ihas 1 ths
pharmac0pa+ia OF the faculty contains no nrescrn"
tiOn that pronuces such beneficial effects in dvsnap
sia general debility and diseases "a Iopstt
ter's Bitters. 10 use the LANGUAGE of venerable
physician Of New YORK: The Bitters are the purest
uses Of the gIea. vegetable anidote much more
preparatory sntidO'e to epidemic disease. ueni.1
stimulant, prOmptsr OF constitutional yjsor. an
appetizer, stomachc, aud remedy for nerv,ms de-.
biiity, no medicinal preparation has ever attaneL
this reputation OF H0stetter's Bitters. II ia he
household tonic OF the American PEOPLE and in oiI
human probability viii BE- 20 for centuries to come.
The magnaies OF science recognize its merits; and
that is emphaically the medicine of the masses r.
proved by Its vast and ever increasing sales,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02

Mr. HoME AND THE SAvANs.-There is q
report that Mr. Home, the most celebrated Of
spiritual mediums, has at length met with q
reverse at st. Petersburg. A seance took
place in that city, at which five professors
with unmistaksbie Sclavonic names, assist.
ed The party remained sitting round table
for two hours, without any manifestations tax
ing place, and 90 the occasion fixed for the
adjourned meeting Mr.: Home failed to appear
With spirit-nO dOnbt Machiavelian 10 its
cunning, to MIR. Homes mind, determined to
prevent all COLLISION, the table provided for
Mr. Home to operate upon was made entirely
OF plate glass, and the floor was brilliantly il
Illuminated. During tine seance, Mr. Home de-
clared that be heard answering "kuocks,' but
the others present said that it was q mere
fancy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02

MAINE MEDICAL SCHOOL. The class of 1871
graduated Wednesday. DR.. A. b. Palmer, Of
the University of Michigan, lecturer on theory
and practice Of medicine. gave the words Of
welcome TO the graduates into the ranks of the
profession, after which diplomas were awarded
by President Harris to the following gentle
men
s. Bartlett, Hanover; R. S. Bibber, Bath
c. Fl. Body, Watertown, Mass. G. G.. Boyd
North Monroe; E. BrapdoD, Jr., Limington
II. III. Cole, s. bago: NJ. Delany, Hanover; G..
J. Emery, jacksonville, Fla. A. L. Fenlason,
6oulion; G. w. Foster Portland; A. N.
French, North Waterford; G. C. Haskell.
East Livermore; B. D. E. Huse, Camden; fl.
Palmer, Jefferson, N. H.; F. N. Wheeler,
Exeter; f. G. Williams, Athens; q. M. Bis
bee, Canton; G. Blazo, North Parsoufield; d.
H. Dole. Westbrook; F. G. Harris, Gray; F.
=. Hitchcock, Portland; N. P. Potter. Bridg-
ton; A. @ fottle, West Paris; w, +. Shepard,
Bangor; j. w. Small, Bowdoinbam; G. Syl-
vester Portland; G. L. Tootbaker. Strong.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02

g.. A. Rive are pleased to notice the con-
slant Grease of this organi cation of the SOL
diers and sailors of the late war. Three new
Posts have recently been organized within the
limits Of this Department., one at Lisbon, on
the 9Th of May last, one at East Machias on
the 22d of May, and one at Princeton on the
18th These Posts are numbered and differed
as follows:
Post No. 8. Princeton-Com nder, G. A.
Roli; s. Y g., w. II. Smith; ". .B. F.
Legasy; Adjutant, John s. Chaplain; @. NJ.
j. s. Smith; Surgeon, Is f. Shaw: Chanlain,
J. A. Ackley; o. D.. W. B. Doten; o. 6 ii,
+. Smith; Serg't Major, Silas Thompson: O.
M. Sergeant, josiah James.
Post No. 10, sboD-Commander, F. M.
Shaw; s v. c., G. r Small; J. V. CD Har-
ner; Adjutapt Harrison Atwood; O. NJ, E.
B. Warren; o. D., B. F. Farrar; o. G., L. q.
Stevens.
Post No. II, East Machias- Commander, J.
Z Hughes, S Y. c.. Fred A Talbot: J. V.
c.. L A. Hill; Adiutant, A. H. Chase; O. Nj,
James w. HUXLEY; Surgeon. d P. Chase
Chaplain. William RushtOn; o D., Thomas
D G G. Fl. Demmond: Serg't Major, Willard
Cook; Q. M. Sergeant, Alvin Golfer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02

The Machias Union is the first Democratic
paper we have seen that is wise enough to
give Hearty endorsement 10 the Vallandig.
ham platform.
Mr.. Vallandigham's ''new departure" reso-
lutions ale called, by the Ohio Republican,
the "old clothes platform" meaning that they
are the secondhand property Of the Republi.
can party,