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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

WOODSTOCK, NA:-A recent visit to this
ancient town-one OF the oldest in the Shenan-
doah alley-gave us no ordinary pleasure
Woodstock is aud has been undergoing very
great improvement In the public buildings of
the town, such as the Court House and the
churches; the hotels and many private resi-
dences also showing that their owners are re-
solved the old town shall not be behind
her sister towns as far as good looks 60, in this
charming section Of the sunny South. There
is, however, one essential phase of the charac-
ter Of Woodstock which has undergone no
change sace We have known the town, amid all
the changes and mutations of this changing
world We refer to the unselfsh spirit Of an.
ezuberlnt hospitality. which has always
characterized and distinguished the time
hohored- town. The occasion Of our visit
was religious conference, when the spirit of
christianity naturally suggested the exercise Of
hospitality to strangers; but the lavish and
protuse tender OF hospitalites to everybody
was made bS ALMOST al The families in the
town. 1T looked to lis as if almost every house
keeper IN Woodstock was keeping open house
for the benefit Of strangers and others
in attendance upon the religious meetings
The bright light of n cheerful, generous, old
fashioned hospitality made even some of the
dingy looking old homesteads in Woodstock
'look'very ,tttractireindeed. At least it looked
so to.uS who Witnessed SO many substantial
evidences Of the truth we are stating. This
old fashioned hospitality is far ahead Of all the
other Improvements Of this fast age made
by the mechanics skill and the painters
brush. Rockingham Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

In reference to the report concerning the an
,icipatod action III Senator Lewis and Mr.
Lewis Mckenzie, the Richmond State Journal
says: - Senator Lewis goes SO far as to say
that he considers tho Northern man, who
comes to Virginia to settle from free choice, is
entitled to more credit asa citizen of Virginia
shan himself, who only. happened to be born
here; that he cares nothing ter birth place but
only for character. Lewis Mckenzie. has al
ways been known as a sturdy: original l'7,ieAist,
the earnest and intelligent friend of: iNotthprh
institutions and the introduction of Northern
settlers Both These gentlemen disclaim all
place seeking or personal aims, and express.
their great desire for harmony in. the. councils
Of the party .-,.. ...........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

An item ol'news going the rounds, says. -
VIM Beelcr has been found guilty, in Tippe-
canoe county, Ind, Of burning the railroad
bridge on the Wabash road, over Wildcat river,
lie has been sentenced to pay i fine Of So 900
and serve term of ten years in the State nri-
son He has the privilege, under the State
law, OF working out his fine at the rate of
seventy five cents per DAY. This will occupy
INN seventy two wears. - .--.. - - - 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1871.

DEMOCRATIC AND DOUBTFUL OFFICE
HOLDERS. The Washington Chronicle COM
mences an editorial article with the query :
Are there Democrats in Office in Washington
We would say, precious few, if any. But the
point of the inquiry, isdeVeloped fully, little
farther on. eft any, says the Chronicle:
east them out-dismiss them at once y Nay,
further. "Put out" says the Chronicle "all
Democrats and DouJyuk." This is, opening a
wide door for the entrance of a new set!ot office
seekers who have waited in vain: for some
time, and who will now not only spot any
poor Democrat who has accidentally retained
his place, but be busy in listing people who
they will stigmatise Us doubtful. Every
office holder who is not riolent will be classed
as doubtful man-and ''off goes his head.
Iu the French reign of terror, there WAS bur
lesquc French grammar published clandestine-
", one page of which had the following -
ain s,sspect-thou art. suspect, &c.-we are all
suspect" The quiet: office holders, who have
not meddlcd much with politics, but attend to
their duties, will look at each other, and mourn
fully cxclaim-"We are all suspect. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

Fever and aguc, which has been 50 trouble
some all along the Potomac, is now reported in
the valley of the Susquehanna to an unusual
extent. The disease also prevails, to con-
siderable extent, among the laborcrs on the
lines OF the railroads in course Of construction in
MARYLAND and Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

Broom ConS.-Un PROFESSIONALLY the best way
to dispose of broom corn seed is to feed it to
the fowls The next best mode is to give it to
the sheep; they arc fond oft, and iatten upon
it nearly as last as On Indian corn. Ground
with corn rye, oats or barley, tits profusely fed
to cattle, and when mixed with wheat bran, it
is good Tor miIch COWS. The Shakers frequent
ly feed it to horses, and at the season of the
year when the grain is not only abundant but
at hand they use it exclusively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

The National Colored Convention at st.
Louis, yesterday, came TO d vote on the la.-
jority report of the business committee I'm the
subject Of amnesty, which was adopted unaui-
,nously: The report reafirms the national
republican platform Of 1865. -" The business
committee then reported resolutions taking
strong ground in favor of nominating General
Grant for the next President .- ,-:l.l,.y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

The NATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONVENTION
held its third session yesterday, but as many OF
the members were engaged on committee work
the attendance was not so large as on the pre-
ceding days, and no business Of Importance was
transacted A number Of resolutions we're In
troduced, principally relating to internal i'm
provenents, to further which, appropriations
are asked from the Government. Il .-...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
On Tuesday. October 3Isl, 1871.


100000 tickets of admission, $40 each, currcn-
cy; half tickets, So; quarter tickets. $50
Tickets will be sent by registered letter; the
money for them may be sent by p. .. money or
der, greenbacks or draft.
Each ticket consists of four quarters, value
s.. so each The holder is Untitled to admissinE
10 tho Concert and to tho value of the gift
awarded to it or its fraction.
S55O.OOO IN GREEN BACKS will be dis
tributed to holders of tickets, in gifts Of from
500, 900, the highest, to 500, the lowest, being
72l gifts in all.
The Concert is for the benefit of the
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY,
The CilzcnS' Bank Of Kentucky Is Treasurer
and the Corporators and Supervisors are
the Hon. Thomas f. Bramlcttc, late Govern
or of Kentucky, and twenty-scven Of the most
distinguished and respectable citizens OF the
State.
The undersigned, late principal business mai
ager of the very successful Gift Concert for the
benefit of the Mercantile Library Mt San Fran
cisco has been appointed Agent and Manager"f
this Grand Gift Concert.
The drawing and distribution will take place
in public and everything will be done to satisfy
the buyers of tickets that their interests will be-
rs we'll protected as if they were personally pre-
sent to supcrintend the entire affair.
For tickets and information apply to
G. r. PETERS, 100 Main St., Louisville, ny.
No Astor House, New York.
II. n llenp,tcd, No 4l0 Broadway, Nil
waukie, Wis. . ~.
NJ. A. French, Virginia City, Nevada
NJ. A. Wolff, No 3l6 Chestnut ST., st. louis.
Tickets also for sale in every prominent place
in the United States.
Louisville, KY, sep 26-eol2t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

ASan Francisco correspondent OF the Chicago
Times says that private opinionin California is
in favor Of the Chinese, aud that they are capa-
BILE, honest aud Industrious workmcn. At the
same time, III public the system Of Chinese
labor is opposed. The employment of Chinese
in the shoe factory at North Adams Mass, Is
said to have resulted satisfactorily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

It's said that the Peace Congress at Lausanne
in Switzerland. is quite a tnmultuous body and
that some OF the members defend the Paris
Commune Let US have peace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
.E.YKREED.

On Wednesday, the 9TH inst, at Grace Church:
by Rev d. f. Sprigg, JOHN w. SEI t" Miss
ANNIE PATTON, all of this city.
In Washington, d. G., on Wednesday, the
9th instant, by Rev. DIR. Sunderland, Mr.
JOHN w. GARNER and Miss DtLClE b.
BENSON, both Of Stafford county, Va.
fredericksburg papers please copy.
by Rev. j. Molly. HENRY w. GRAY, of Nir
giina, to Miss AGATHA ASHTON. youngest
daug liter of VIM r. and the late Isabella Ash
ton formerly of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

\ heavy failure is announced at Liverpool,
being that Of James Byder & Sons, with branch
houses at Manchester, Batavia and Pcrnam-
buco. Liabilities are estimated t'G350, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

cor. Jacohs If West Virginia, has issued
his proclamation fixing the fourth Thursday of
October (tle 26th) as the day for cecting mem
'bers to the Convention to amend the Constitu-
tiop of the State. 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

The Old and New Monthly Magazine says
that the difference between mere politician
aud Il Statesman is that one thinks exclusively
to an election contest, the other to the future
interests of his country .... ..:..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

Gen. John A. Logan has sent Il telegram to
the Secretary Of the Interior, stating that he
had received a dispatch from Indian Agent
Wham, at Fort Laramie, who represents that
a ring is running an Indian reservation, in
Dakota Territory, and unless it is broken up,
Agent Wham fears serious troubles. 1t seems
that these rings are formed wherever there
is public plumber to be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

La the Richmond Radical Convention yes
teriay r. b. Becky, Of Alexandria, presented
{. resolution, endorsing the present administra-
ton and declaring that General Grant and J.
f. Lewis are the choice Of the Convention Tor
President and Vice President. The resolution
WAS referred .-.''"'''. ''"'.' 81 '''- r'''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

The members of the Bar in Prince Georges
County Md, have requested the Judge Of the
Circuit Court Of that county, to postpone the
fall term of the Court until early in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

GEN. BUTLER has been defeated. The Radl-
cal Convention in Massachusetts have nonlna-
ted W 3. .Washburn as their candidate for
Governor Of the State. His majority over
l;uticr wai l9u. e.. ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

The October number Of the Southern Naga-
zine, published in Baltimore, has been receiv-
ed. 1t contains 4 number of excellent articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

Gen Butler is said to be i very rich man
worth 4 million Of dollars =: We wouldn'
give dime for him % -....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

) The first days proceedings Of the New York
Radical convention were so disorIery that il
Was necessary to call in the police, for while
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

4 bctrothal was announced in one of the n.
Y. papers few days ago: which also invited
relatives and friends to the wedding At the
end of the advertisement, the following occur
red: ~ b No presents received. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

Five deaths from yellow fever reported in
Charleston yesterday. Frost has appeared at
Memphis and apprehension of sickness there
has ahated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

Mr. Johu Bright, in England, it is said,
wants to be free from public affairs, for year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

\ hundred additional recruits have been sent
to reinforce the troops stationed at Atlanta,
Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

DOWDER, SHOT and CAPS fer sale by
i '' AVEEY & DAVIDSON,
sep o., .l,22G King St.. cor Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
T<D.N.nERCE.4L.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept. 2S.-The mar
kct for Wheat is fairly active, and prices are I'M
changed the offerings to-day consisted princl-
pally of inferior grades, with no strictly prime
or choice samples; offerings of 1872 bushels white,
with sales of damp at 14j, and good at l52; offer
ings Of 1914 bushels red, with sales Of common
to fair at 100 and 14O good 145, 14S and $50;
prime l55 and 1856. Corn is quiet and steady :;
offerings Of 1882 bushels mixed and 4G Of yellow,
with sales of the former at SO, and of the latter
at 81 Oats are active at slight advance; offer
ings Of SAT bushels, with sales at 50 and Ssh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

ARRIVED.
Steamer Express Niclle, Baltimore, t" Jos
Brodcrs & Go.
Steamer Wawaset, Fowke$, Curroman, 10
Potomac Ferry Co.
SAILED.
Schrs w G. Atwater, New Haven, and West
Dennis, Boston, by American Coal Go.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer Utility, Nckerson, foi Alyn's Point
hence at New London 18th.
Brig GiImor Meredith Ayre,, for this port,
cleared ut Boston 18th.
Schr G F Hcyer, Poland, hence at Boston 10Th.
Schr Ann f Valentine, Bayles, for this port,
cleared 1T Bristol 18th
Schr + Mrrwir for Groton hence, ut New
Innlnu oJth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

\ new exposure nj the cxtorilonS practlced
upon vessels by New York port officers is ex-
posed ly the Tribune OF that city, in what 1t
calls the wholesale robbcrieS Of, the harbor-lnas
tiers, who have charge Of the docks and who
make shippers pay roundy for every privilege,
or rather every right ........ ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
EEG.9L NOTICES.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALEXAN
4 DRIA COUNTY: Charles Ii. Sanbourn and


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALEAAN-
4 DRGA COUNTY: Charles H. Sanbourn and
Hattie Mills, by her next friend, Charles Fl.
Sanbourn, vs.. y. W. Law, AddRn NJ: Brown
and Cynthia l.. Brown, his wife: willis y.
Law Mary &. Law and Fred. NJ. Law, the IN
FAINT children Of \. W. Law and John 5. Mills.
The parties To the above suit are hereby mott
fed that shall apply to the Circuit Court for
Alexandria county At its November term for an
order that :" much of the proceeds of the sale Of
land ordered to he sold by II decree pronounced
belong 10 my wards, shall be paid and delivered
to ne, To- he removed by me ~ the State of New
York where I have qualified rs Guardian Of my
infant children, Willis A. Law, Mary G. Law
and Fred NJ. Law, and have given bond, with
good and sufficient security, conditioned for the
faithful discharge OF my guardianship, accord
inc 10 law. A. w. LAW,
Guardian of Willis A. Law, Mary c. Law and
Fred VI. Law. sep 4-lnw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
Sl,OOO,OOOS

By the authority Of the act of the Legislature
of Kentucky, Of March Is, 1871, the Trustees Oh
the Public Library Of Kentucky will given
IK.4.N.D GIFT CO.N'CERT
LOUISVILLE, ky,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
TINE BALTIMORE PARLOR QUEEN
5. b. SEXTON'S
New Patented Self Feeding Base Hura
IL IL "A INIc Sn,(iM l.

:. Is. SENTONS
New Patented Self Feeding Base kuraing
PARLOR FIRE PLACE STOVE.
Mr.. B. b. Sexton is the original inventor OF the
Illuminating Baltimore Fire Place Heaters
His several succeeding patents have been im-
proycments, until this last is the superior Of them
ALL 1t cAcels all the popular Fire Place Stoves
in beauty of fnish tasteful carving, and in heat
ing power 1t is the result of twenty-five years
practical experience in inventing and manulac-
turing Fire Place Stoves and combines all tho
improvements Of our former Stoves, Will addi-
tional improvements made this present suaso"
This Stove is decided success. Several hun
dred Of them were put up in dwellings during
the latter part Of tho Fall and during the Win
ter, and we have received many Testimonials
giving them tho highest praise for powerful
heating capacity and economy III the consumr--
THE DINING ROOM QUEEN.-Wc have
added new Fire Place Stove to our list this
season. This Stove is suitable for dining rooms.
1t is very ornamental and would answer for par
lors also. 1t has the convenience of large oven.
which can be used for warming plates, and heat
ing irons, well as baking and boiling,
We also manufacture tho BALTIMORE
PARLOK HEATERS, which are Top Feeding
and Self. Feeding Stove. They are beautifully
finished and OF great heating power. --.-.
For sale, Wholesale and retail, by ~ ,..-.
S. b. SEXTON u co., 49,
..t. Ill West Lombard st., Baltimore.
For sale in Alexandria by =. s...
jy 3l-3n IHOS. HOY.
NEW GREEN GROCERY STORE. -....
Just opened ut No. IA King street, and world
call the attention Of h"lsekeeper5 especial - t.
my supply OF -....
- VISION S,... -... ...
Hams, Bacon, Lard, Fresh Meats, Poult ry, yc-
getables and Produce GENERALLY. -.....''. .....
Those wishinga bargain in my lin will d.
we'll to call on mo, a1 am propar ed to sell
cheap. .. b.. ...a. w. }. HOLl AND
sep 27-2w ..... g.. ia King street.
GUNS, Pistol, Game Bags. Gays, Wads, Sc
VI A second supply this season just received
at 49, King street Purchasers viii please exam
inc. ~, I'D. r. CRElGllTDN & son, TAI.
sep .... I'D. .. IS King street
CTOVE BRUSHES and STOVE LILSTREor
y host quality just received and for sale whole
sulo aud retail by ...'...'
j. r. CREIGHTON Il SON,
sep21 ... 49,. ia. ~ King street. -.
SCHOOL AND WALKING
~ BOOTS-A large stock and great variety Of
styles, ut very reduced prices, at
sep2l WADUEY ), "a King street
DREPARED HORSE for sale at l41
l. kiugst. lsepEl WI. r. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

GAIT. HARDwICKEs CASE On yesterday
morning, Com huffman rendered his decision
IN this case, ION IN allegation of attempting 10
force colorcd man to vote :: certain way dis
missing the charge md releasing Capt. Hard
wirke ircsu arrest: lie clearly saw, as DID ev'
cry other fail minded aud intelligent person
who heard or read tho evidence or argument,
that the charge was groundless and untenabe
one, and that there was no foundation upon
which to base farther action in the premises.
The government WAS represented throughout
the trial bv assistant District Attorney Slater.
WHO IS said t. have conducted himself in i fair
and honorable manner. = Lmcbiuy Mars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

DKEPARED HORSE RADISH for sale at l41
Il kiugst. l:ep:G WI. r. BROOkES.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-06-15
REPBBLICAN RULE.

Tie way Republicans rule Florida may
be gathered from the fact that the Live
Oak Herald, a Radical official journal, has
nearly three Of its pages occupied with
advertisements of land to be sold for
State and county taxes in Columbia and
Hamilton counties. The land advertised
to be sold in Columbia amounts in the ag-
gregate to seventy-five thousand seven
hundred acres. In Hamilton County
there are four thousand seven hundred and
forty-two acres advertised to be sold for
taxes. The Sheriff's advertisement of
sales, notices of insolvent debtors, and
other advertisements of like character,
take up columns. 1t is negro State
governed by carpet-baggers, and from
which the white citizens are excluded as
much as possible. And we are told the
Ku-Klux are very bad in FIorida -a1'r
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-06-15

It affords us personally great satisfae-
ton to announce the nomination of Gem
eral MeCook, of Steubenville, as the DEM
ocratic standard bearer for Governor of
the great State Of Ohio. He has capacity,
honesty and pluck, and viii make the
fiereest fight for success that has been at
tempted IN that State for many years.
The leaders of the Democracy of Ohio are
the foremost men in this country, among
whom the present nominee has always
maintained the front rank The platform
on National issues is sound, and expresses
the opinion and honest conviction of the
party everywhere Every question is met
In q manly spirit, there being no skulkipg
or lodging topics which have excited de-
bate among Democrats. There, as here,
the minor1ty yield and for the sake OF haf-
Iaony and success, close up the raIks
against the common nemy.-Psts. k'esf.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-06-15

=
IN Buenos Ayres the yellow fever has
broken out with renewed vigor and great
ler fatality. About the first Of. May the
nalady had almost subaided, and those
who had fed from. its fatal march were
slowly returning to the city! About the
18th, it burst forth, and the daily deaths
are reportedto be seven hundred Twenty
five thousand persons had already sue
cumbed. All Communication between The
eityiand the outer world has been cut off
and all hope banished Of abating its fear
full effects. 1t seems that this once beau
tifuI city of the Argentine Republic is
doomed to oblivion. The suffering of the
inhabitants is beyond the conception Of
the most Imaginative. Frost is the only
thing that can stay the malady. = and rs
little if any frost appears at Buenos Ayres.
it is feared the whole city viii become a
blank waste. with an its wealth and
beauty F-.J-r zste-ft .frsa1esa.s eoE
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-06-15


The Legislature OF. Texas has been do
ing little in the land-grab way itself. It
has been passing an act to encourage the
speedy construction OF a railway through
the State Of Texas tethe Pacific Ocean; p
it being a firm persuasion. apparently of
the learned body, that the State has that
body Of water as one Of Its boundaries.
The amount of land granted is 22,ol6, 900
acres, territory. almost equal to the
States of New Hampshire, Vermont, Mas
saehpsetts. Rhode. Island end Connecticut
combined. To balance this. intolerable
deal of real estate, six millions IN thirty
year eight per cent. bonds are likewise
given the lucky corporators. Governor
Davis on the oath ult.. vetoed the whole
affair, very neatly putting the little game
Of the company thus: "They propose that
the State shah build the road. but them
selves shall own it," which is the doctrine
Of State aid in nut shell.gsa b.oi stls.g