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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15
Foreign Items.

The spirit of progress is making rapid
strides in Turkey The Sultan has issued an
order directing comprehensive and thorough
system of improvement in the public wor Ks.
1t is elected by the programme which foreign
capitalists have laid down for the construction
of a network of railways thoughout the Empire,
and is Intended to second the effort.
Mr.. Scott Russell, on whose authority the
original statement regarding the union between
the English Tory peers and the workingmcn
was made, reatliruls the truth of what he hrst
announced but it seems the alliance was never
carried into effect. 1t dates back number Of
years. as the proposition was made to the late
Prince Albert!
The British Government has granted pen
sion of $500 to the children of DR.. Livingstone,
the African explorer DR.. Livingstone when
last heard from was slowly making his way
toward the coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Is.

THE NORTHERN Neck OF FA.-The advan
tages which the counties composing what Is
called the Northern Neck of Va, lying be-
tween the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers
present for agricultural purposes, are patent to
all, and are acknowledged One ofthe reasons
why there is not an increase Of population there
from immigration, is, the fear Of autumnal sick
ness, aguc and fever, &c. We admit that in
the section referred to, these diseases prevail
to greater extent than in the Piedmont, Val
ley aud Mountain counties. But, it is owing
in great degree, to the want of care and pre-
caution on the part of both natives and settlers.
They too often pursue the same course OF lite
in the late summer and fall months, that they
would in other portions of the State, and often
actually invite sickness by their imprudcnce.
But, after all, we doubt whether, as general
rule, there is any greater mortality there, than
in what is considered more salubrious districts.
The recent late summer and fall months, we're
marked by an unusual prevalence Of aguc and
fever, every where. In places where sickness
of that kind was hardly ever known before,
cases were quite common. OF course, on our
river borders, it was the same. Count the
deaths, however, and it will be seen that, as
We have said, the mortality has not been great
or unusual. Besides, if ague and fever are
felt, the inhabitants have very little of
other kinds of sickness-and are almost
altogether free from typhus fever, high
grades of fever, and diseases Of viru-
lent or malignant nature WHAT'S wanted
is care, from August to October, in preventing
unnecessary exposure to hot suns, and rainy
weather; the use Of fires; the proper changes
in clothing to suit the changes of weather, &C.
As for the country itself, it could be made the
garden of Virginia. Nature, in all respects,
has been bountiful in it's gifts to the whole
region. The climate is mild-the lands are
excellent for the most part-the rivers provide
an abundance of food, of the finest kind, and
a more kind, hospitable, and generous people
never were seen. They are impovished now
but the ancient spirit and feeling arc still
among them. They would be glad to welcome
new ncighbors and friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

Mr.. George Wilkes, OF New York, having
defended the French Communists, is directing
his attention to what is called the International
Society" in Europe, and seems to think, that it
and its affiliated societies in this country arc to
have great influence for the future upon the
politics Of this country. Bismarck. it is said
feels the Importance of conciliating Iutcrnatiou-
alism in Germany, and will make some couccs-
sons to it's demands, for fear of its power be-
ing arraycd against the government of his
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-A man named Hoov-
er was arrested yesterday at the Treasury De-
partment for obtaining money under false pre-
fences He represented to some ladies that
for pecuniary consideration he would obtain
them situations in the Department, and in
formed others therein employed that charges
had been preferred against them, but for a
certain sum Of money he would have the
charges withdrawn. Several ladies we're duped
by the swinder.
Mr.. W. Y. Fcndall, gentleman welI-known
to the legal profession, and member of the
Washington bar, died suddenly at his Office,
yesterday afternoon, at half past three O clock
The cause of his death was apoplexy, with
which he had been first attacked on Sunday
last He was son Of the late ?. r. Fen
dali esq.
Rev. Charles Adams is appointed first
class Clerk in the Finance Bureau, at 81 200
year, vice. Rev. S. Tustin, deceased.
The grand jury has found bills Of indictment
against W. B. Stokes, ex-member of Congress
from Tennessee, and Victor q. Powell, an ex-
clerk in the Second Auditors Office. on the
charge of defraunding the Government out Of
s6S,OUO.
IMPORTANT DEclsIoS.-Juge Kelly who
held the fall term of Giles Circuit Court for
Judge Mahood, rendered an important decis-
ion as to the liability of the State banks for
small notes issued by them during the war.
This decision was made. in the case of the
Bank of the Old Dominion VS. j. s. Grigsby
ct al, which was a suit by the bank to recover
an account owned by the defendants and in
which the latter pleaded the small notes of the
bank as a sctof against the plaintiff demand.
The court held the plea good and the bank liza
bic for the notes Chri$ttansJurg Messenger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Washington Chronicle says: Senators
now in the city express the opinion that efforts
are to be made toward reviving the joint Com
mittce on Retreuchment Senator Shurz is
prominent in this movement and the general
feeling among Our national legislators confirms
the impression that many millions Of dollars
are to be saved 70 the Government by Il proper
examination into the several miscellaneous Of
fees under Government control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

IF the Administration did not actually intend
to embitter the feelings, and annoy and per-
secutc the people Of North and South Carolina
they yet certainly could not have devised bet
ter plan to effect that purpose, than their pres
ent course in reference to those States. They
are driving the iron into the hearts Of the peo
pie" The future historian will pause to con-
slider, if it was not designed to force the white
population away entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The report of the special committee on the city
passenger railway, was returned from the Com
mon Council they recommitting the same to the
committee with Instructions to obtain the opin-
stitutionality of exempting tho capital invested
from taxation, and stricking out the amendment
in regard to color, and their action con-
CURED in.
The Board then proceeded to the chamber of
the Common Council! for the purpose of going
into an election of srlndry officers. and upon
their return the Board adjourned
TeStc: JNO. j. JAMESON, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Washington Chronicle says that the
Secretary of War received message from Gen.
Myers, chief Of the Signal Service, yesterday,
announcing that he had 1.-THE pleasure to in
form the Secretary of War that the wind was
blowing gale of forty-seven miles per hour. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15
for Alaska

Mr. Loring, who was murdered with others
in an Arizona stage, was popular author and
journalist and was on his way East intending to
lecture on Arizona and Colyer's Indian peace
negotiations, when he himself fell victim
to the Apache treachcry at Watsonvllle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

This new Episcopal Bishop of Central Penn
sylvania, Marc Antony De Wolf Howe, was
born at Bristol, R. l., and is the son of John
Howe, distinguished lawyer of that State
His maternal uncle is the Rev B. B. Smith,
Bishop Of Kentucky. The now bishop is said
to be a very learned and eloquent man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Chicago Times does not take an alto,
gethcr encouraging view of the condition of
affairs in that city. 1t charges some of the in
surance companies that have promised to pay
in full with interposing annoying obstacles to
fair and honest adjustment, by demanding in
furious conditions of the persons holding poll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

\ young man in England lately committed
suicide, and just before the fatal deed, sent a
note to police station to the effect, that as
the Darwinian theory had proved men to be
descended from monkeys, and therefore he did
not wish to live any longer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The San Francisco Herald ventilates what it
calls. the rascality Of the ALASKA Commercial
Company" which, under recent legislation Of
Congress, holds the exclusive right to buy seal
skins Of the natives of the islands adjacent to
our new Territory in the Northwest Alas !!
fnr l., Ia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Loudoun Enterprise says that what is
called the Worm Fence is the most costly en-
closure that farmers can make, and that post
and rail, or plank fence, whilst it is much more
comely to look at, can be built with half the
t;,nbo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

1t is said that President Grant express open
ly and freely his entire confidence that he will
be renomnated by the Radical party and re-
elortad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The merchants along the wharves in George
town, yesterday, were apprehensive Of fresh
ct in the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

DR.. Angler, the State Treasurer of Georgia,
says Bullock has used $3,O00:00O of State
bonds in some way. nobody knows how. lie
charges him with great recklessness and ex-
travagancc in the appropriation Of the State 5
finances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Lynchburg Virgniau says that sit
would prefer, if the choice is to be made, Gratz
Brown, Judge Trumbull, Or any other respect
able moderate Republican, a thousand times
over, to Grant and his set.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Richmond Wing is much pleased at the
prospect of the speedy completion Of the all
rail line to Washington, and anticipates much
benefit to Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

Col. S. L. Lewis, Of Caroline county, will be
candidate before the next Legislature for the
office of Laud Register, now held by MIR. w.
p NJ kclum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The Georgia Legislature has elected, by a
large majority, Thomas NJ Norwood, (mode-
rate Dcmocrat) of Savannah, to the l. 5.
Cnpotn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

1t is said that in some portions of the coun-
try, many Of the subscriptions on paper, made
to the Chicago sufferers, have not been realiz-
ed in money. We don't know how true this
MAY, Ia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

If the Conservatives in the Legislature in
this State act wisely and judiciously, Radical
ism, in politics will have received its death blow
in VIRGINIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

Mr. Gratz Brown the Governor of Missouri,
has announced himself to be "a total abstinence
man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

If the Russian Duke was anywhere near the
sea coast yesterday and last night, he must have
had a rough time of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

G.fJ" ALEXANDRIA LIBRAKr:-Ihe meeting
of the ladies having the Festival for the benefit
of the Alexandria Library in charge, postponed
yesterday on account Of the weather, will be
held ut the Library Rooms tn-morrHw evening.
at ;! O clock. a full and punclual attendance
is earnestly requested.
nov l5-lt COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

CHINESE FUNERAL AT BELLEvlLLE, n. j.
On Thursday last Tin Sing, one of the
onn GIse e at Bse yR0i n j. dcd His fu
neral on Saturday following (tor it appears
that these heathens account Friday an unlucky
day. is described as follows
The body was dressed in Sunday attire, con-
sisting of new Marking suit and placed in an
elegant walnut coffin, which was Immediately
sealed. At > 0 clock in the afternoon the cot
fin was placed on a wagon, a hearSe being Oh
icctcd to, and long procession followed
First came $50 Cinnamon, dressed IN their ma
tioua costume, walking silently two by TWO !;
after them followed the women employed in
the laundry, then Capt. Hervey, his family
and the reporters in carriages. The cortege
moved on until a neatly enclosed plot was
reached, specially donated by Capt. Hervcy
for the purpose, Here the mournerS formed
a circle around the graves, for, according to the
Chinese rites, two cavities 4 large and small
or Que, had been dug. Four Cinnamon then
gently removed the coffin and placed it between
the two graves.
Mr.. S. p. Daily, a Methodist clergyman,
then offered a prayer which was ineligible,
however, to but small portion of those pre-
sent The coffin was then lowered in the larger
grave and immediately covered up with earth.
In the smaller grave, a hole about two feet in
diameter and as many Deep was placed tea
pot a rccpan, chopsticks and clothing Of the
deceased On top Of all this was placed
large carthen vessel, containing a cooked
chicken, rice and sailed fish, All of this was
then covered up with dirt The next cere-
mony vas the placing of basket containing
the clothes the deceased had worn on the day
of his death on the grave, and fire was applied
to it until it was entirely consumed.
A number Of fre-crackers we're then explod-
ed over the grave, after which each mourner
in turn approached the resting place of his
comrade, and, interlacing his fingers, placed
his hands on the forehead, with the palms
turned outward, and threw them forward thrice,
accompanying the movement each time with 4
low bow. This ended the ceremony, and
every mourner was presented with small
bouquet OF flowers.
THE RAILROAD INJUNCTION CAsE-The
sessions Of the U. $. District and Circuit
Courts will be opened in this city tomorrow.
The most important matter which will occupy
the attention Of the Court will be the c. e. o.
Railroad injunction case, over which there will
no doubt be hard fight The following are
the counsel in the case For the Railroad
company james Alfred Jones, Judge VIM.
Crump, Bocock & Davis, Robt W. Hughes
and Slaughter 4 Craighill.
For the City Of Lyuchburg; R. G. H.
kean.
For the State of Virginia: J. c. Taylor, At
torney- General.
For tue Plaintiffs Dean Smith, John B.
Baldwin, Bradley y. johnson and Daniel 4
Daniel.
We understand that the cities of Petersburg
and Norfolk have also engaged counsel
Lynch Tug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15

The storm yesterday prevailed all along the
Atlantic coast. Disasters to vessels Oft the
coast are feared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-15


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ADJ Is IlANDSOM + BUTTON ROpTSat
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2 AIDES WALKING BOOTS.
a. \ splendid stock, ut very low prices. ut
scp2l ADDE( ;, Il Mag street.
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AVA BUDIS-A large stock IN every styi"ai'1
quality; prices low, at
sep Il HADDEI'S, a King street.
NJ Uses FINE BuIInN BDDIS at
w scp2l WADDEi'S. II King street
I,ENTI,ENEN.S FINE DRESS BOOTS
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-12
Maalsfa curing in Virginia.

IT. pleasing to witness Indications OF
development ana INCREASE of the man
featuring enterprise of Virginia. It is
only by.divcrsifying our industrial pursuits
that we can attain the highest point OF
prosperity. The South has too long
permitted agriculture to be he: sole great
interest, while the North, whose natuaal
resources are far inferior, has become, by
commetce and manufacture, the strongest
and wealthies section Of the Union. Why
should we not have manufactures at the
South, when we have unlimited water
power, and are in the midst of the great
stapels of manufacture The result OF
the late war might have been different i.
the South had been a manufacturing
people. IF we had also been commerce.
al people. there can be no doubt that we
should now be an independent one, heavy
as the odds were against US. All that
is now thing of the past, but the future
is, or man be made, our own. Whilst
we can no longer except separate
nationality. we can secure ali the elements
of practica independence; the power of
protection the might which makes
right. To effect this essential and supreme
object, we must devote our own energies
! to industrial pursuits. invite emigration,
and especially skilled labor from Europe.
and build up manufactures, aud, as far
as we may commence.
We are glad to hear good accounts Of
the cotton and WOODEN manufactures Of
the State. The Bonsack Wooden Mills,
of Roanoke county, are now being rebuilt
The operations of the Manchester cotton
mills during the post year have been
highly favorable. The Petersburg cotton
mills have RELAXED profit of IS per cent.
upon the capital stock. The fabrics Of
the Charlie ttesville aud Fredericksburg
Mills, are gaining a great reputation.
w 18th the immense water power of Virgin
. ia, aud the rich country bordering upon
the water. there ought to be rapid
growth of manufacturing industry in thi.
sStstc. -1Re Lynchburg Ne,os.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-12

down the forest with Collins axe, turns
up the soil with Northern pillow, chops
out his Gotten with New York hoe, gins
the staple upon gin of New England
manufacture, hoops it with Pennsylvania
iron, hauls il to the warehouse on.
Concord wagon. and ships it to market
upon Northern made platform cars, while
his small grains are cut, threshed, and
prepared for sale by means Of. Yankee
implements. Nor is this all. Enter the
arena Of household economy, you find tho
Southerner cooking. with an Albany stove
eating from Boston earihenware, cutting
his food aith Meriden knives, landing
h is soup with Gorham Company plated
ware. blythe light ola petroleum lamp,
made, chimney and all, under the murky
canopy Of Pittsburg smoke.
Come to personal apparel, and our first
families are decked out ia Var kee mus
Inns, with Massachusetts ribbons in their
hair, and Rhode Islaed ear hobs in their
ears, while their dresses are held together
by Connecticut buttons, Waterbury hooks
and eyes, or. Cohoes pins. Thus from
shoelatchetto hair-pins there is mortify-
ing dependence upon. Northern thrift and
industry. Should we inquire into the
higher walks of intellectual life, we find
books and paper. pen and ink, newspapers
and periodicals, mainly furnished by the
Northern States. Now until CHS STATE of
utter vassalage shall have been rad Ideally
altered the South cannot hope to assert
its co-cquality and maintain its claims,
amidst free and prosperous communities.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-12
on The Down Grade.

. An old California stage driver was on
his death bed His eyes were closed.
Fl is bands were cold. He was rapidly
I reaching the station at tne end of his
/ RIM of death A friend standing by
observed that the dying man was moving
his right foot with sort Of coavulsive
jerk. and said to him. What's the mat
ter ? The dying stage driver replied !:
I am on tie down grade and can't reach
the brake
1. Death comes to all. No will or
power of man can resist it. After the
most faith full EFFORT to reach the heights Of
middle life, after the steadfast pressure
on the brakss's-v ease the descent Of death,
there comes a moment when the foot re-
fuses to obey the " i'll, when the brake
+ slips from our hold, and We glide down
/ to our doom of death This is invariable
and unavoidable.
2. The tendency of sin is down ward
1t sweeps the soul on a swift current.
Sin runs on down grade all the way.
The deseentssmay be slow, and at first i'm.
perceptible, but it is sure, and at every
step the downward inclination increases
and the movement becomes more rapid
It is very deceptive. often delightful and
unarrestad, How terrible to find ones
selfon the down grade at the end of
| life.
3. The hold upon the brake lost
How terrible The frantic steeds press
on. The enlightened load pushes upon
them. The deep chasm yawns now on
this side, and now on that. The stage
reels. The passengers shrek out in ag-
ony of fear and then of despair. Con-
vulsively tie driver reac hes for the lost
brake. It is in vain. Too late! The
speed of this chariot Of death cannot be
check ed. The ruin is irretrievable
Habit is. master now. Passion is master
now. The will is demoralizad. Hope is
gone. Strength is gone. Time wasted
returns no more. Down, down, down
A cry! A leap! Darkness! nce!-.Spm-
dag School Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-12

Huskins corn i'll in time lie done by
machinery. We have already several |.
machines which promise well But this
year hundred million Bushels or more
will have to be husEpd By la@d. We
have from time to tine figured several
little contrlyAnces fer facilitating the la
Dor and relieving the fingers Where
farmer and his boys do the hnsh ing. it ia
a good Plan, for the frsS day or two. to
husk for only few hours ut time, and
then Sc to aqoiher job. la cur own
case, we md it cheaper to let OF the work
By The basbeE-take care to see 4 at the
corn is lusked clean, th al the stalds are
properly tied up, and the bundles made
into compact, eood-si2ed stacks, With
two bands on top.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-12

A CIRCUS DESTROYED BY FIRE.-A few
days since the large circus tents Of Oh
der's Circus were destroyed by fire in
Reedsburg, Michigan, and out of $50
horses belonging TO the show Al were
burned to death. One Of the canvass
men let fall lighted torch into a large
quantity of loose straw, and in an instant
thereafter the flames communicated with
the bedding of the horses, roasting to
death nineteen of the animals. Twenty
one horse were rescued In damaged con-
dition, some with their eyes burnt out.
some entirely skinned and others with
their hoofs so badly burned that blood
sstreamed from their feet at every step.
Several of the poor animals, wild with
excitement. and pain, strayed off into
1.-THE county and were found three and
four miles from the scene of the disaster.
The horses belonged mainly to- the bag
gage-wagons, company losing only one
ring horse The fire was seve,e blow
to Mr. Older, whose loss is. estimated at
SIC, 900.