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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10
THARLES WHITTLESEI,
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER
--ASD-
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR n
BkNkRU PTCY.

Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law SO that nearly all parties can be discharge"
from their debts unobstructed BY the fifty per
cent clause so-callcd, another opportunity offer;
to secure the benefits Of this most effective and
permanent measure of relief Tho abovc-nalnrI,,!
will make bankrupt business II specially; Will
procure discharges on the most moderate terms,
and transact all business in that line ut price
which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Being I'M
ted States Commissioner he will cndcavor to Visit
the different counties on court days, and thu,
save parties the trouble and expense OF several
trips to Alexandria in beginning and proceeding
with their cases. Discharges can DO obtained
here before Register Hill as promptly asi Il "'@h
mond or elsewhere, and at much less expense l.
parties. 1t may be- added that the Bankrupt act
in connection with the Homestead exemption,
which it is now believed will DC secured 10 the
bankrupt under tho bankrupt law, is the only real
relief now offered to parties struggling in the
hopeless bondage Of old debts Address person
ally or by letter at No. II south Royal street
Alexandria, Va. jy l6-ly
q G. \ f. a |, T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Mr. A. II. Stephens of Ga, in late num-
Der of the Atlantic Sun says: THE right of
secession for all practical purposes was as We
understand, decided by the war; not that war
can ever settle or decide any principle Of truth
in matters Of government or justice between
men or States, any more than in matters of
science, art or religion. War may decide, and
may determine permanently, questions ofpolicy,
but never questions Of right. A legitimate re-
suit Of the late war, We believe, was the settle.
ment forever-in this country-of the policy Of
secession as practical mode of redress against
any usurpaton on the part of the Federal Gov
eminent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The Duke dc Persigny has witten 4 letter
addressed to the electors of the Loire, in which
he declines to become 4 candidate for the
French Assembly under the existing govern,
mentnot that he doubts its success, but, as yet,
he regards it merely as IN experiment. lie
wishes Theirs the full measure of success in his
attempt to substitute republcanism for mon
archy Or empire, and if9e fails his failure, &C
cording to the views Of the Duke, will be he
cause the republic lis decidedly opposed to the
genius Of our race. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Much anxiety seems to be felt in New York
as to the Orange procession which it is pro-
posed to have there on Wednesday next The
Mayor has ordered very large police force to
be organized, and says he can preserve order
Yesterday, by direction of Archbishop Nc
Coskey, the Catholic clergy spoke Of the de-
monstration at each Mass and advised their con-
gregations to abstain from any violation of the
public peace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The Arab hamlet of Karneth is described,
by a travelling correspondent ofthe New York
Herald, as the site of the Garden of Eden, being
the point where the river Euphratesis divided
into four branches Remarkable to say the
correspondent failed to interview any of the
oldest inhabitants" or if he did, he has failed
to print his notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

1t is proposed to abandon the Suez Canal,
which is reported to be filling up with sand,
blown from the desert, and to construct i'll its
stead, railroad from the Mediterranean across
the Holy Land to the Euphrates and down that
river to Bombay-the proposed road to pass
through the Garden of Eden, Damascus, Fad
NOR. &c.-according to the New York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Two violent storms occurred at Syracuse, n.
York, yesterday. One man was killed and sew
cral houses were struck, by lightning. The
hail did much damage to the growing crops in
the surrounding country. We have to record
an unusual number Of storms, and accidents
from lightning, in different portions OF the
country. this summer. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Mr.. Asa Packer, Of Pa, proposes to make a
muni6cent gift to the Lehigh, Pa, University,
which he founded in 1866; the institution to be
placed under the auspices of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. Ifhis conditions are COM
piled with, the proposed gift will make Mr.
Packers donations amount in all to over mil
lion of dollars We have in this country some
not only rich men, but generous and charitable,
rich men, who do great good with their money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The testimony taken before the coroner $
jury, at Onanga, H., in the case Of the boy
ten years of age who it is alleged, was recently
whipped and otherwise tortured to death by
his father, Martin Mera, reveals Il crime of the
most heartlcss and revolving character. NIcra
was afterwards hung by the inturiated citizens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The Columbus. Ga. Sun says that Congress
man Wallace, of South Carolina, testified be-
fore the Ku-Klux Committee, at Washington,
three weeks ago. that he was afraid to 60 to his
home in that State on account of the Ku-klux;
but as soon as he got his fees as witness he did
70 home and has remained there since without
molestatiOn ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

A dcfalcation is reported in the Savannah
(Ga.) Custom House, but the amount is only
eleven thousand dollan-not enough to admit
the officer in the ranks of respectable swind-
lers." Sylnpathizing friends at the North are
said to be raising funds sufficient to make good
the defalcation. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

A letter has been sent by Commissioner
Pleasanton to the President, giving his views
in regard to control over the administration Of
the Internal Revenue Department. He pro-
poses that if President Grant declines to decide
upon the questions at issue between himself
and Secretary Boutwell,, the matter be referred
to the Attorney General for decision
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Letters from Ohio state that the present
campaign, on the part Of the Democrats, IS to
be enc Of the most enthusiastic, energetic and
laborious that has ever been known III that
State. We hope they may be successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

1t is estimated that during the year ending
on the lst over forty thousand first class pas
scngcrs left New York for Europe, and that
they spent not less than one hundred and twen-
ty millions, in gold, during their absence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Judge Carpenter, of S. c., testified before
the Ku-Klux committee in Washington, on
Saturday, that his State is now peaceable and
quiet, but that the administrators of public at
fairs there, were generally venal and incompe-
fopf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The Postofiicc Department has recently ap-
pointed, under recent laws, four ladies to first
class clerkships, with the pay Of that grade.
The ladies appointed arc accomplished linguists
and translators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The country towns and villages along the
lines Of the Orange T. Alexandria, and Manas-
sas Gap, and the Washington 4 Ohio railroads,
are all growing and improving, and increas-
ing in population and business, especially
Manassas Culpeper, Harrisouburg, Vienna;
etc We rejoice in their Frightening prospects,
Thrifty towns indicate i thrifty agricultural
communitv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

South Carolina is said, to be the most 'pro-
gressivc" State according to the modern use
of the world in the U. S. executive legislative
and judicial The progress is I'LL bad and
backward ..... .......s. ..-...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The Territorial Legislature of the District of
Columbia has passed the bill for loan flour
millions of dollars for the improvement of the
District and it now only requires the signature
of the Governor to become law and it will re-
ceive his sanction. The board of public works
will probably commence work at once. The
sentiment of the Washington community seems
to be divided on this important question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Mr.. Colfax afirms that "Cundurango' has
effected cure of the Cancer with which his
mother was afflicted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

A gift enterprise swindle, in New York,
IS. G. Thompson & Co.," has exploded, and
the firm cleared out They dealt largely in
chean ieWelrv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The famous gambling resorts at the watering
places in Europe, particularly in Germany, are
Seut to be broken up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The Baltimore Gazette says that the results
of the efforts of the Denver and Rio Grande
Railway Company to establish system of mar
row guage roads, and to demonstrate the prac-
ticability of constructing long lines, promise to
have most important influence on the carry
ing trade of this country This road, which is
eventually to be 900 miles long, is now under
contract from Denver to Colorado City, 50
miles. On the 4th Of July there was held at
Yanceyville meeting of the friends of the
Danyille, Yanceyville and Coal Fields railroad,
The length of the proposed road-a narrow
guage-is Is miles, and in the opinion of
Major W. 7. Sutherlin, of Danville, it can
be built for $550,0O0. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

There is strong feeling of Indignation con-
corning the reported recklessness which pro-
duced the railroad disaster at Newark, On. j. J
IN account of which was published in Saturday $
Gozettp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

\. II. Latin, naval storckeeper at New York,
charged with perjury has been fully ac-
quilted Of the charge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10
NH u
WAR CLAIMS.

w
Congress having just passed All act creatinga
commission to examine claims Of loyal citizens
of the South for stores or supplies taken or fur
nished for the use of the army of the United
States during the late war, the undersigned,
CHARLES WHITTLESEY, late Attorney
General of the State Of Virginia, and WESTEL
WILLOUGHBY, late Judge Of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of Virginia. having associated
special attention to this class of claims otter t"
prosecute such claims and hereby solicit the at
lention Of claimants to their facilities for sccur-
ing successful results. Call upon or address
WHlTTLESEI u WILLOUGl!BI.
No. south Washington street, Alexandria, Va
and 479 Pa. av., Washington, DC. mh9-ti
wv ARTHUR TAYLOR.
.ATTORNEEATLAW,
Has removed his office to No Ii south Royal
street mar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10
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ATTORN + Y
COU,NSEI.LOR AT Law
AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
Practices im Alexandria and adjacent countie'
Office, G8! Prince street, next to Gazette One,
Alexandria, Va ap5-u
DR. LocNERNAS'
SURGEON DENTIST,
Grad of BAIT College Of Dental Surgery, 2nli
Cox PRINCE AND WAsHINGTON SIS,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Dr. L. respectfully informs the public that for
twenty years he has given especial attention To- To-
tho preservation of the natural teeth, and "II
continue to do go, and invites those who wish :"
save them to call on him, knowing that many
are extracted, and destroyed that by pr"Prr
treatment might be preserved and made usci"
for life Artificial teeth inserted only rs A.
PROVED BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES. no9''!
nR JAMES B. HODGkIN.
DENTAL SURGEON,
Graduate Baltimore College Dental Surgery
Office and Residence ~ Prince Street
1.-TWO doors above Royal.)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
NITROUS OXIDE GAS administered Iaug--'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10
Letter from Marlboro, Md.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
FRIDAY, July On Saturday, tomorrow
the primary meeting takes place IN this
quiet town, for county officers, and as there
are Il dozen candidates for each office, it is a
hard matter to tell ''who is who, or which is
which, The campaign is animated, and there
is some warm feeling 1t is earnestly HOP ed
that the voting will pass off quietly, and that
the best men for the best places, be nominated.
A grand concert was given here on Thursday
evening last by the choir Of the Trinity (Epls. }
Church, for the benefit Of the church. There
was grand turnout of the ladies of Marlboro {,
and stranger would be astonished to have
seen such an array OF beauty and fashion.
The singing was very good, lmostly BY ladies'
But the principal features Of the evening were
solo by Miss Rosa Bushell; which was beau
tifully and sweetly rendered, and Duct by
Mrs Geo. G. Merrick and Mr.. Henry Brooke,
the popular clerk of the court here. We will
frankly say that we were so busy looking
ut the pretty girls in the large audience that
the other performers will have to excuse us for
not mentioning them On my right in the
midst of bevy of pretty ladies l noticed the
excellent and intelligent editor Of the Marlboro
Gazette, looking as fresh as new blown rose,
and as happy as Il girl with her first beau; and
on my left was the good-natured and accom-
lished editor of the Prince Georgian. y stranger
seeing him in his lively conversations with the
ladies, would think that he, at least was never
prosecuted. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10
PROFESSIONAL.
TR. A. F. cox.

DENTIST
Graduate of Bait. College OF Dental Surgery
Respectfully informs the public that having
made arrangements with Dr. Loockerman, now
offers his professional services to the public gen
orally. Having had the most thorough nstruc-
tons under some of the best practitioners of Bal
tmore and unlimited practice for two years in
the Baltimore Dental Intrmary he can assure
the public that all Dental operations entrusted To
his care shall be executed in the most satistac,o-
ry manner and at greatly reduced rates.
Full upper or lower set of teeth. CO
Partial sets. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES W II ~
Teeth extracted for. ~
Gold Filings as low OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "
Other filings in proportion. Office. corner Of
Washington and Prince streets. Residence,
corner Pitt and Duke streets.
1T gives me pleasure to endorse Dr. Cox, rs
will guarantee Ill work done by him ReSpy.
jy 0-lm DE. LoockERMAH.
DR. LOOCkERMAN, from this date, re-
~ spectfully informs the public that, having
procured the necessary and competent assistance,
he is now prepared to perform all Dental opera
tons ut greatly reduced rates -Hcarty one hnlf
his former ch0rGcs-warranting all work to be
first class only. Office hours from $ n. IN. |" u
p. m. iy 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10
HENTAL NOTICE
WM. BRISCOE,
No. IL Pitt Street, Alexandria.
lr,n,uu,.l,. II. DL:lnlnlnhin /

" VI BRIN(UE,
No d Pitt Street, Alexandria.
formerly of Philadelphia
PR 4 CT G 4 l. ID f \ II )
for more than thirty years.
INSERTS ARTIFICIAL TEETH in the best
manner on Gold, Silver, and Nulcanitc Base
Decayed and tender Teeth carefully prepared
and filled with pure Gold, Silver and Tin Foil.
Jc6- Particular attention given to strengthening
irregular and crooked Teeth III young persons
and children. je l3-lm'
DR. CHARLES + II VI VI EN-
DENTIST
Graduate Baltimore Dental College,
OFFlCE-NO. 70 NORTH ST. ASAPH ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

NEW NnRK-A great work of city improve
mcnt is about To DE commenced IN New York
iii the shape of 4 great pier at the foot Of Fifty
seventh street, Fast river. General Mcclellan
will supervise the work rs engineer. The pier
will be 800 feet long and 80 feet wide. 1t is in
tended to construct system of piers OF this
kind along the rivcr-irOnt OF the city, and the
present work, Just authorized by the Dock
Commissioners, is the first of the series I'm
der the present energetic management of the
Street, Dock. and Park Commissioners Of New
York, great and valuable improvements in the
appearance Of the CRY have been made, and
others arc contemplated Especially is this
energy displayed in the matter Of improving
the public parks. Spots-like the City Tall
Park aud the Batter Squarc-which Il few
months ago were eycsores, have been 50 bcauti
fled and adorned that they offer i delightful
and grateful spectacle to the eye Of the jadcd
cit. - Wash. Rufriot.
4 TEAMoP SURGEONS. The New York Ci-
tizen hasan account ola team OF trained surgeons
which draw boat on the lIehigh canal. The
driver has his seat in the bow and directs their
course with goal, which is long pole rs
thick rs one wrist, with q sharpe spike stick
ing out at right angles from the end, and it is
surprising with what alacrity they obey.
When they are to be turned to the right Or left
4 sudden prick on the opposite side Of each
sturgeon callScs the pair to take the desired
course. When greater speed is desired they
are pierced near the tail when they are requir
ed to halt the goad is reached forward, and
they are pricSed in front of the head. -
TIE :OLDEsT WOMAN. 1.-The Oldest wo-
man in Maine, says the Augusta Journal,
is Mrs Bertha Foster, who was born on the
18th of June l1G4, and is, consequently: over
l07 years old. Since her one hundreth birth
day she has both spun and knit. For one pair
Of stockings knit since that time she has re-
ceived s.. She has been able to read until
within few years, and to walk quite well I'M
I'll very recently, when she fell, and has since
been obliged to keep her bed. She still re-
tains her mental faculties to a remarkable de-
gree considering her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The latest intelligence from France indicates
that the government and people are energetic
ally engaged in repairing their late misfortunes.
The new loan just put upon the market was
speedily taken and the Parisians arc deter
mined that their city shall lose none Of its pres
tge for beauty and magnifcence. they having
already set about restoring the buildings de-
stroyed and injured during the fighting, and
identifying with all the appliances of art, of
which they are masters, the city and its envi-
rous. In short time Paris will be the admi-
ration and resort of travellers, who will flock
again thither in greater numbers than ever, and
France villas ever be, ia belle France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-We understand from i
reliable source that anthracite coal, OF as line
quality as can be found in PENNSYLVANIA, has
recently been discovered BY some miners, who
we're prospecting near Walnut Cove, SIX miles
from Germantown, and it is thought there are
vast quantities between there and Germantown
right on the line of the proposed railroad from
Dqnville to Statesville. -DanriLe Tines.
This is important to the Lynchburg Dan
Vile road, and to the whole country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The MA1Ls.-Complaints of Irregularities in
the mails are again frequent. a subscriber at
Robeystown, Md, sends us word that the Ca
zette is received, some times not more than
once week, and seldom if ever on the days on
which it is DUE A subscriber at Richland Mills,
writes on the Sth: eve scarcely get paper a
week-we have not had one since the lst of
July. Please find out the reason why?' The
Gazette is regularly and carefully mailed from
the office, and if not duly received, the fault is
with the mail The attention Of post masters
and agents is called to these Irregularities
which, it is hoped, will be sufficient to remedy
the delay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

The case of Manson and Elizabeth Magill, in
Richmond, has been again decided, and Or.
Manson RECEIVERS about $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

Mr. Observation-Disclosures year agOlt was
announced that Professor Hitchcock, the State
Gcologist of New Hampshire, and Mr.. }. II.
Huntington. q graduate of Amherst College,
the leading institution in this country in geo.
logical science, would winter on Mount Wash
ington for the purpose of making scientific OBJ
seryations Mount Washington is 4 very de-
sirable place for one wishing to escape the sum
mcr heat and willing to forcgo the pleasures of
the watering places; but in winter with the
thermometer tifty-ninc degrees below zero, it is
not altogether the best site for pleasant home:
The climate is as rigorous us that OF Central
Greenland, and animal and vegetable lite cor
responds with that Of Labrador and of regions
to the north of Labrador. The clouds which
blow over the summit are often charged with
frost to IN extent which makes breathing the
air very unpleasant, and from the effects OF
which full inhalation brings on aft of cough
ing. Severe storms arc frequent and the wind
travels with velocity so great that Professor
Hitchcock on one occasion found it necessary
to sit with line round him in order to
keep his position while using the thermometer.
From the beginning Of November to the close
of January there was not single clear day,
and in the next three months only one clear
day in each month. No gloomier and no more
dangerous existence could be experienced even
in the Arctic regions death from the cold or
the tornado being possible every moment The
party was composed OF six persons, one OF whom
was member Of the United States Signal Ser
vice, and two photographers. They lived to-
gether in room twenty feet long, eleven feet
wide and eight feet high; but small as it was
it was difficult, owing to the intense GOODNESS of
the Arctic climate, to keep it warm. In spite
of many discomforts and disadvantages the
party remained throughout the winter, doing
their work manfully amid dangers and suffer
incs and gaining much valuable scientific in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-10

FAUoUIER COUNTY. - From the Warrenton
Index. On Tuesday, the 18th Of the present
month, meeting of the stockholders of the
Piedmont Agricultural Society has been called
to assemble at Culpeper Court. house for the
purpose of locating the fair grounds for the So
ciety and also for determining at what time the
fair shall be held, &c.
A stack in the wheat yard of NJ NJ Melon
aid was fired by lightning last Tuesday, but
burned slowly, and was extinguished by
Messrs Winters and Carter before much dam
age ensued.
The Inspector of Flour for the Corporation
of Warrepton inspected only one barrel of SUI
per6ne, % Of extra and OF family during the
month Of June-a less number of barrels than
he has inspected the first week in July.
4 tournament will come off at the Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs on the Goth inst
The case of Manson and Elizabeth Magill, in
hoe boon ,ooir 1ao;1o1 oDd E1-