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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

1t appears by the Geographic dispatches that
McMahon's army presses successfully on with
the assault on Paris, and each succeeding day
brings nearer the collapse Of the Communist
rebellion. On Saturday they were within a
hundred yards of the city ramparts in some
places; the batteries on both sides were in active
operation and at intervals musketry firing was
heard A Republican Committee in Paris has
resolved to make another effort at Cancellation,
and the municipality of Havrc has elected three
persons to endeavor to make peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, APRIL "a, 1871.

The Washington Patriot brings to mind the
circumstance, that one Of the ablest and most
decorous statesmen of our past, a religious, NOR
ii man, whose tongue was never polluted by
ribaldry, and whose arm, therefore, was never
raised to maintain what his tongue uttered,
voted against the anti-dueling law Of 1899,
giving as his reason that if personal response
biity were thus formally abrogated, Congress
would be the theatre for the unchecked ruff
fianism of the tongue. We are not the advo-
Gates of duelling-but has not what was thus
predicted come to pass?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

PERloDICALs-Leonard Scott Il Co., New
York, have republished the April number OF
blackwoods Magazine. Contents: Fair to See;
New Books; Scotch Agricultural Luhorers; End
OF the War; Bullion; the Descent of Man
How can We trust them?
we nave received Woods Household Mona
zine for May; the Little Corporal; Catalo~ue
fthe Woman's Medical College of Pr: Raw
ellis Newspaper Reporter; the Children,s Friend.
and the Friendly Visitor
The May number Of that excellent Knights of
Pythias Magazinc-.The True knights re-
ceived. Its table OF contents this month en-
braces two or three fine stories; all attractive mr.
ticle "A Woman's Views of Secret Societies.
news of the Order from all parts Of the world
and great variety of other interesting reading
matter Published at Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

A special session Of the Dakota Legislature
was convened on Tuesday last, Governor Bur-
bank having received 4 telegram from Secre-
tary Fish that the Attorney General considered
special session "authorized!" The session
Was, however, brought to Il speedy close on re-
ceipt of Il correct copy of the telegram, which
read unauthorized The error is chargeabe
upon some operator Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company between Chicago anu
Sioux CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The RchmondEnquirer referring to the course
that the colored population in the cities OF
Virginia, under the guidance of their political
leaders have invariably pursued at all elections;
savs:-..For five years every effort has been
made to show the colorcd population that their
rights were not in peril in our hands. We
give them employment, and i'll return get only
prescriptions Every one Of them voted two
Years ago to disfranchisc us and would do it
to-day if the opportunity offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The Chicago Post give; the following inor-
NATION Those who have worn their hats five
years will be pleased to see that they are Just
in fashion again; and those who have panta
looms they bought in 1913 will lie glad TO know
that they 1.-THE pantaloons) will also be: with
their elastic tootiugs, the pride Of the man of
fashion this season: even as they were his pride
twenty-three years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The New York Commissioners of Charities;
and Correction are trying, on I; large scale. IN
experiment for the reformation OF vagrant
youth, aud bringing them up to be seamcn.
This is a matter which should excite attention.
for the increase of ''loa6ng' is pcrccptiblc
every where, and occupation 'at sen is dcsira-
BILE, if it cannot he had by land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The Fish Commissioners recently appointed.
under all act Of the Virginia Legislature, have
just completed visit 10 several gentlemen at
the North, most prominently engaged in the
culture of fish, and will make L report to the
next General Assembly urging liberal appro-
priations for stocking all our streams with fish,,
and suggesting the best means for the accom-
pliShment of that end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The almost universal report from those por-
tions Of the West where winter wheat is grown
is that the crop will be large, and that it will
come into market early From the whole
South similar report is made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

Eight pages Of the April number Of the
Petroleum Monthly are filled with reports from
different professional sources of the curious
asphalt or alberite vertical vein of solid rctro-
leum in Richie country, West Virginia, eight
miles from Cairo station, on the Northwest
Virginia railroad, thirty -one miles east Of Park
ershnrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

President Grant has been received with re-
spect at different places on his route to St
Louisiana turns over the speaking" part, il
reply to congratulations to Senator Morton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

\ FAITHFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER
About Year since the wife and three children
OF Elijah MunSel, of the western part of Mon
son, Maine, died Of smallpox and were buried
i'll u pasture near his house. MIR. Munsell him
self had the disease, but recovered, and has
since lived alone in the home where his family
died
He could not bear the idea of having his
loved ones buried in pasture, and finding it
impossible to obtain any one to assist in rcmoy
ing them to the common burial ground. he
undertook the task alone On one of the
moonlight nights of the past winter, he
opened the graves of his family, and by means
Of ropes and levers raised the four collins and
loaded them into wagon
He carried them to the hurrying ground,
where he had previously dug graves for their
reception, and buried them. This sad and
lonely act occupied nearly all night. Few
men would have had the courage to perform
such al act, but the husband and her who
hal tended his family in their sickness and
had dressed them all for the grave, shrunk NOT
in the performance of this last token of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

THE GREEK NUpTIAIs-Thc absorbing
| topic among the elite Of New York, was the
marriage recently of Mr. Ceon Rio Rangabe,
the Greek Charge Il .lilaireS at Washington,
with Miss Dorothca Won Gcrolt. the lovely
daughter Of the Imperial German Minister TO
the United States
The nunial rite Of the Grcek Church was
performed The wedding rings, were taken,
blessed and replaced upon the fingers of the
bride and groom. Lights in golden c;,ndelabras
We're next placed in the hands of the happy
pair, when they were signed with the cross by
the priest. Wine in golden cups w,s atterwarl
offered to each, bride and groom. three times
successfully, after which another blessing WAS
given by the priest, when, taking from the
hands of the Russian Minister and the Greek
Consul crown and 4 coronct bcaluiug with
rare gems the bridal pair were crowned, the
crowns being alterward removed and offered to
each to kiss, after which they were pronounced
man and wife, and blessed in the name Of the
Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. The
ceremony was concluded by the bride and
groom Stlntlng with kiss large gold Cross
presented by the priest, which act was speed
~ followed by the bencdiction. The ceremony
occupied about three quarters of an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

Earl dc Gray entertained at Washington on
Saturday evening. large number of distin-
guished persons, and this being in some sense
farewell gathering, ii is accepted Us IN indica-
ton that the labors of the Joint High Commits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

4 large number of persons have been dis
charged from employment in the engraving and
note printing department attached to the Trea-
sury Department, their services not now being
npaded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

PlTIIAN ArRoNs.-A telegram was recciv.
cd yeSterd aly from Richmond delegate to the
Supreme Lodge of the knights Of Pythias.
dclpha, to the effect that that body has abol-
ished the apron as 4 part Of the regalia of the
Order. 1t is estimated that the brethren in
Richmond have bought in the ncighborood Of
$1,000 e. worth ofaprons, and will consequently
sink that amount by this change Fortunate.
is the brother who has not yet bought one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

An order issued from the War Departmcn
liscontinues Carlisle Barracks, Penn, as Il re
cruiting depot for the army. The officers OF
duty there have been transferred to the st
Louis arsenal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The Richmond Enquirer thinks that. the
Governor is to prescribe the uniform for the
volunteer companies of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The Address Of the Democratic Members of
Congress is received with entire appreciation by
the Democrats and Conservatives throughout
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

Three thousand men arc now employed on
the construction of the Northern Pacific Rail
road the track of which is being laid at the
rate Of one mile per day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The steamships for Europe are carrying ovel
large number Of passengers, who go to make
the tour and SEQ the sights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

A tobacco factory in st. Louis was destroyed
by fire on Saturday night: and the loss in build
ings and tobacco estimated at 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

Great regret is expressed every where at tho
destruction of the Arch Of Triumph in Paris
What has not Paris suffered?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

TuEKU-KLuX BuI.-'rhe Richmond Wing
thinks with the New York World, that the
ku klux is so framed us to be made to en-
brace all Labor Societies, such rs Miners As
sociatons, st. CriSpin Knights, Typographical
UEons, &c. The bill expressly provides for
two sorts of combinations; the armed and I'M
armed. and the Labor Societies fall under the
latter category. Every member of one orthcSc
Associations may be construed as denying to
sonc citizen his ''immuntics and privileges
under thc constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The yellow fever is prevailing ut Buenos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

INDIAN RELlcs.-rhc Bristol News says
Mr. John Oyler h;l; recently found on hls
farm, some fifteen miles Northwest OF our
town, number of interesting Indian relics -
In digging Il foundation for one Of his build
ings he discovered the remains OF al infant
Among the rinkcts which had been inferred
with it is iisll-hool;, made Of bone or buck
horn, and in; Il perfectly preserved condition
except the shank, which is broken of: The
bones OF Il powerful Indian were found i'll
blowing, the horse having stepped on the
skull, Which gave way revealing the entire
skeleton, which was in IL sitting posture, the
usual style of Indian burial Several articles
were found with the skeleton. among them :.
very large and singular tusk which cannot be
classified as belonging to any species Of animals
HOW in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

PRINCE WILLIAM CuCNTY.-The Southern!
Mcthodiss have become the purchasers Of the
Presbyterian church in this place. Price paid
500 Tl: l'rcsbytrrians contemplate erecting:
handsome brick church in Il short time ON
the corner Of Main street.
The u. $. School Of Occoquan PROPOSES To-
give three days Festival on the list, :!nl. and
Ord Of May.
The foundation Of the new depot a;, at last
commenced, and in short time We expect tn
sec the building finished.
Mr. William AlaIhers, living about four
miles from this place., killed Il snake measuring
~ feet long - 1hfnnSsffs GG-,fh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On Wednesday afternoon L colorcd man and
his wife residing on piece of land adjoining
,Judpe Burnhanl's farm, on the York River
road, three miles below Richmond, before go,
inc to their afternoon work in the field, locked
up in their cabin their three children, all small,
the Youngest an infant. Some time afterwards
the woods near by took fire, the flames spccdl-
ly communicating to the fences and finally to
the cabin. Before aid could reach the little
sufferers they were all burned to death.
The Rockingham Register says:-John ID.
Pennybackcr, Esq, has gone into the culture
of fine onions extensively on his farm
near Linyills creek. lle expects to raise Sc
pay better than wheat
The Piedmont Virgnian says We have no
recollection OF ever before seeing the fruit, May
cherries particularly, so far advanced rs they
are ut this time. From present appearances,
we will have them to perfection the middle or
latter OF May.
The employees Of the Atlantic, Mississippi,
and Ohio railroad, upon the entire route from
Norfolk to Bristol, arc low being paid lor three
months services ending April LIST. This pay
mcnt will amount to nearly $780, 900.
The rains on Friday caused the James II.
yer to rise some seven or eight feet above It's
usual level at Lynchbury on Saturday morning,
but at dark last night the wAter had fallen srv-
el1ll feet
The REMAINS of MIR. VIM. H. Tayloe. Of Mt
Airy, who died at the residence Of his daughter,
in Georgetown, ID. C., last week, were brought
to Mt Airy, in Richmond county, inr inter-
ment.
4 man in Isle Of Wight county has been ar
rested, on the charge Of whipping his own
child 50 severely as to cause It's death. The
father denies the accusation.
John Smith, who has been on trial for "cvc-
ral days at Richmond, Va, for the murder Of
John Christie, was acquitted and discharged TN
Saturday last.
Mr. )no. Il. Mccm has so far improved that
he expects to leave I.yuchhurg Inr his Mount
Airy home to-day.
last week Green peas sold in Norfolk, Na.,
at one dollar per peck, and Strawberries ut the
same price per quart.
An excursion party of editors from the State
of New YORK will shortly visit Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

COMET MIR. Lewis Swift Of Marathon.
New York, announced that he had discovered
Il comet on the 18th Instant. The comet was
observed at the Observatory in Washington ON
the night of the 10Th, by Professor Hall, and
its position was rs follows April ~, . hours
minutes Washington time right ascension,
hours &c minutes 4 seconds dcclination
north 4G0 81 hourly motion in right ascension
increasing S.; hourly motion iii ,lccIination
diminishing 1>.3 The comet is Il tcescopic
one Of average brightness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

RAILROADS. A writer IN the Washington
Capital gvng II sketch OF the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad say:
''The Baltimore and Potomac road is So only
in name it is really the southern extension of
the Pennsylvania railroad, which quits Harris
burg the capital PcnnSy vania, and dcscends,
by a line generally southwark 10 the city OF
Baltimore. 1t then cvad3s that city hy a series
Of tunnels bridges. and culs. Ia the westward,
anu Nv :: route about thirty-rigit miles in length
run, south and southwcstwar,l to Washington
city where it Crosses the Eastern Branch upon
Il bridge eleven hundred feet in length, and
passes through tunnel, in the region of the
Washington navy yard, sixteen hundred feet
long, and then passes up Virginia avenue and
Sixth street, whereas to he the Washington rail.
road station; the railway then passes out to the
Long Bridge, where several hundred men are
now at work putting down stone piers of a du-
rable description. and going due southwark TO
Alexandria the road passes three or four miles
out on the track of the Orange and Alexandria
road. and then gocs Southwestward crossing
the Ocroquan river by Il superb pier bridge,
passing south of Brcntsvillc Or between that
old court house town and Dumtrics, and so con-
timing on to Fredericksburg.
On the opposite side of the river the same
road passes through i very noble region, touch
ing the hamlet of Collington. about fifteen miles
from Annapolis and descending the Collington
branch Of the Patnxcnt river on the right side
to Upper Marlboro, where there is station. -
South Of Marlboro the road dcScendS into Il
wonderful mari region in the ncghborhood of
Charles branch The road thence runs he
tween the hamletS OF Brand ywinc aud Tce-Bce,
passes near Beantown, and keeps on the right
side of the Tobacco river until it reaches the
Potomac. nearly opposite Matthias Point Here
there is to be ferry and another road on the
south side of the Potomac, in Virginia, which
will run down to the Panunky river, and inc
the cheap line between the North and the
South. While the man fast line will pass
through Washington cross the Long Bridge
and descend to Fredericksburg and Richmond.
the cheap line will pass King George Court
House, Port Royal, and Bowling Green
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24
ROOTS .7.S'D SHOES.
HNOTS .Y.NU S77UFS.
BOOTS AND SHOES
At No. IS King street.

SIGN OF THE GOLDAND OPERA BOOTS
The subscriber would most respectfully inform
his friends, customers, and the public, that he
has returned from the North with Il very large
and well assorted stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND
SHOES
FOR LADIES,
GENTS,
BOYS
YOUTHS,
MISSES AND
CHILDREN.
All of which has been selected with the great
cst care, and with al eye sing to the interest
of his customers, and the public, who are ear
ncstly invited to call at rs King street and cx-
anime the stock for themselves before purchasing
elsewhere rs the prices will be- made 80 mode
rate rs to enable all who may call to buy. My
motto being Small profits and quick S9lc>.
n b. All kinds OF work made t. order III the
very best manner and styles.
ap lift +. PAFF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

Gs,"ATTENTluS, CoLUMnIA.-All members OF
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine C"mpany.-N".
j. will meet ut their hall, corner King and ST.
Asuph streets, on Tuesday night, April -, 1871,
At s . clock. 4 full attendance il requested, n
business Of Importance is to be- tra>:ictc, arI''n2
which is the election Of an eng inerr and driver
By order "f the President:
ALFRED j. MARSHALL.
an MI Recording Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24
I.OHT or .ahEI.1.,DRI.1, APRIL ri

ARRIVED.
Steamer L { Knight johnson, New York, To
Hone, Wcdderburn q Co,
Steamer Columbia, Harper Baltimore, t" b
Wheat.
Steamer Wuwa$ct, Fowlkrs, Curri"Innn, to
Potomac Ferry Go.
Srhr y j Trultnn, Talpey, Windsor, Nova
SCOTIA plaster to Hone, Wrdderburn u Co.
SAILED.
s;chr q b Mcfarland, Salem, by & Hutton.
'rhr n u ii Gould, Chase, for this port, clear
cd at Portland 18th Inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24
.H.JKREED.

On the Eth Instant ut "Brlmend, P"whntan
county, Va, by Rev. J. H. Morrison. ID. d.,
Captain WM. VI; BRIDGES to Miss Lucy G.,
Cooke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

VITANTED-SlN GOOD SEINE HAUL
w ERS. Best wages given. Apply to Capt
JAMES GUY or ORLANDO WOOD. Fish
Wharf ap LIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

The Secretary Of tho Treasury has determined
to adopt al improved plan for the payment OF
interest on the new registered bonds, which con-
s,ts in the payment Of interest by II check of the
Treasurer of the United States sent directly hy
mil 10 the address and payable to tho order OF
the holder Of tho bond, and removes the serious
objection to registered bonds, which r"lnpelS
holders L. attend the office Of the Assistant Treas
urcr in nrder t. receive their money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

Just received, direct from the manufacturers.
IL large lot of "
viz: sui hate Cunning, Sulphutr Morphine
bromide Potassium, lodidr Potassium, Bi-Carh
pnta,,n Nitrate Silver. lololnrn, Hydrate
Chloral Hypnsulphite Soda. Nitrate Arnmonia,
rnrbolic Acid. Bromide Ammonium, Chlor.-
form, tSr Cpoh CRElGllTDN,
AMI TO- King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

REMARKs.-Tho market for Wheat opens
quiet; offerings are above the average, and quail
ity from fir to good sales Of red at 80, l55,
l57 and lG0, with offerings Of 1892 bushels
Corn is dull, with symptoms Of a decline in
prices; offerings Of 1912 bushels mixed and l2s
of yellow, with sales of the former at % and "A
no salcs Of tho latter reported. Rye is in light
receipt with sales at % and 95 Oats arc I'M
changed offerings OF 800 bushels, with sales at
CO. Other articles arc unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-24

FACoUIER County. meat house Of
Mrs Marks near Catlett's Station, with her
own meat and some belonging to three of her
neighbors, was accidentally destroyed by fire
Inst Monday night Her dwelling was saved
with much difficulty
dwelling house, near the Plains, on the
farm of Drayton S. Meade and occupied by his
nephew, was burned last Sunday morning.
Very little furniture was saved The lire Is be-
lcycd to have been accidental.
Charles II. Tavcnner has sold his farm lying
on the Springs turnpike to J. d. Bethunc for
sIG 600 This is an advance on Tavcnner' s
purchase from Keith, but not quite sufficient
to cover the cost of the improvements which
he has put on the place.
J. Cash Cologne has sold 4 house and lot, on
South 4th St. Warrenton, to John Ross: for
$3.50. , ~
Mcssrs. Wm H. Gaines and John t. Ton
one nroprietors of what is known as the Wat
er's tavern lot fronting the courthouse, bought
at private sale on Wednesday the vacant ad-
;oininp lot living on Jail street between the
ebons of Messrs. Hobson and Einks, from T.
n. Latham for 5000
There has been a revival OF religion at
Thumb Church near Orlcan in this County,
under the preaching Of Doctors Locke and
Clarke, Elders of the denomination OF Chris
tians known as Old School Baptists. Thirty;
one converts have been baptiscd by them anu
added to the Church. - IEdlrcntOm M,irr.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Odd Fellows here
arc making cxtcns We preparations tor celeDrat
ing the fifty second anniversary OF ODD feHow
| ship in the United States on the Goth instant
as a day Of thanksgiving.
On Saturday afternoon portion OF the banl
of the tunnel of the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad at the junction of Seventh street ant
Virginia avenue caved III upon three coloret
laborcrs named John Boone, johnson Irwin
and James Young resulting in the instan
killing of Boone and the serious injury, OF Irwin
Mrs. Ann Bohlaycr, widow Of the late join
Bohlaycr, died on Friday, at her residence, II
the Sixth Ward, in her scvcnty-ninth year.
Mrs. Eliza r. Mckee, wife Of Col. Reddcl
Mckee, died in this city, on Saturday, of con
gestion of the brain, in her sixty-nnth year
and was buried from the residence OF hel
nephew. Judge Wylic.
Mr. Randall Pcgg, IN old, well known am
eccentric citizen of the Sixth Ward, died Of
Saturday afternoon:
Col. Avery L. Waller, died Oh Saturda,
evening. lie commanded the 18th Ohio in
fantry during the late war and on being must
cred out was appointed crier of the Crlmlna
Court of the District