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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27
Letter from Washington.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON, July 2G.-During no other
past summer has this city seen such energy
displayed, with regard to the erection Of build
ings 1t is truly wonderful. Whichever way
one turns there is nothing greets the sight but
buildings of all kinds-stores, halls, and private
dwellings in course of erection. TO enumerate
them would take more time than, at present,
can command Wclcher and Wormly, our rival
caterers, are now busily engaged in having
their respective establishments improved be-
fore the meeting of Congress- The former at
727, 18th street. is having four story back
building erected in the rear of his-I was going
to say palace restaurant Wormley has now
in course of erection and almost finished, a
three story addition to his premises, at the
southwest corner Of 18th and H sts., to be top
ped, | believe, by Il Mansard roof. The new
bank for the Freedmens Savings and Trust
Co. now built and in the hands OF the plaster
ers, is massive structure 1t is located on
Pa Av. directly opposite the north front of
the Treasury. The front is of brown Seneca
stone highly grained and polished. \ Man
sard roof comp leteS this handsome building. Our
city Railroad the Columbia is now completed,
and cars are expected to be running on it in Il
few days. 1t has only one track with switch
at the corner of 18th st. and y. Y. Av. where
it begins 1t will run out the latter street to
the Northern Market, Nth and n and thence
by II st. close to the Government Printing
Office and ST. Aloysius Church to the Toll
Gate. At the rcassembling Of Congress it is
proposed to have its charter amended so as to
extend the track to Bladensburg. The cars
will be similar to those on our IF st. line
no conductors but money boxes. a novel fea-
ture in them will be the placing of mirror in
front of the driver, by the reflection in which
he can tell when 4 passenger wishes to alight.
This does away with the usual bell strap. The
fare to be charged has not yet been determined.
The proposals for sweeping Pa. Av. from
the Capitol to 18th ST., have all been received
and opened. The contract will be awarded in
a few days.
Business is generally dull The weather is
delightful at present for the ''can' tget-aways,
cool and cloudy
heard some time ago of a project having in
view the building of city railroad FROM the
wharf up King st. in your city. Has it fallen
through? hope not. This would be great
improvement to Alexandria, | am sure.
PROFESSIONAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

The New York Tribune, which is ''philoso-
phical, has an editorial article, in the shape of
review of pamphlet ''ou the wear and tear,
Of the nervous system in which the writer
contends that of late years the females of this
country, have physically degenerated," and
are less strong and active, than they used to
be, and concludes with expressing the doubt,
whether in all the ball rooms, and fashionable
assemblages, and brilliant parties, crowded in
these hot July nights, there can be found one
perfectly healthy woman The Tribune, of
course, must speak for the ladies Of its own
section Of country, and should, therefore. as
the boys say, when they play handy. shiny
ON its own side
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llnMNlI.NICArED.

RAILROAD 1.-THE following extract is taken
from the charter granted to the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad, by the Virginia Legislature
at its last session, (pagc y section -: That
the said company may build and work branch
gifts road from any point on the main line not
west Of Staunton, nor east Of Charlottesville, by
such route as the company may select, toa point
on the Potomac river, in the city or county of
Alcxandria and should the said branch not
run through the city of Alexandria, then the
said Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
shall make branch from said branch to the
said city of Alexandria, Provided, That the
said company shall not be required to construct
the branch into Alexandria until after it shall
have completed the said main branch t" the
Potomac river
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The language used BY portion the French

The language used by portion fthe French
press against some Germans, and the assault up
on German soldiers has led the German Gov
eminent to demand, in the most positive manner,
a remedy from the French Government. Ger
many has determined to adopt severe mea-
sures in case of recurrence Of such hostilities
and Gen. Won NIanteufel, the chief command
ing officer Of the German troops in France, has
been directed to give especial emphasis to the
matter in a personal interview with THEIRS
AS result of these representations, the French
Charge d'Affaires in Berlin, has given the
German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,
the most pacific assurances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27
lNOMMlNlCAIE

Why spend fifty thousand dollars on mar
ket building if ten thousand dollars will accom-
plish the end The people want light on this
subject; there is great interest felt by all the
citizens Of our community. \ matter OF 50
much Importance should certainly be entered
upon after the most mature dellberatlon. As
there appears to be great difference Of opinion
between the Boards of Aldermen and Council!
us to the best means 10 accomplish the end
| would recommend great caution; let no step
be taken that may be regretted, - In harmony
there is strength Our good old city is once
more showing evident signs OF Improvement
Let there be no disagreement between our
City Fathers. hope they will lay aside all
personal feelings and only aim to accomplish
the greatest possible good at the least possible
expense. ONE OF TIE PEOPLE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

A question has arisen respecting State and
municipal tax on the capital of bank. The
officers of bank in Pennsylvania have written
to Secretary Boutwell, stating that the city au-
thorities in which the bank is located have as
sessed tax of three mills on the dollar of their
capital They claim exemption from the pay
ment of this tax upon the ground that their capt.
tai is represented by the bonds of the new funded
loan, and are, consequently, exempt from taxa
alton. The matter has been referred to the
Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

The citizens of Savannah, Georgia, have
been witnessing the performance Of new
Traction engine, to work on common roads.
The Savannah News says :-"S Steam was raised
in short time, sufficient to put the engine in
motion. and it was moved off in a manner as
tonishng TO ALL Iii not so uncomely in its
appearance as one would think from an inspcc-
ton of its various part; the apparent ease and
gracefulness of its motions are not much inferior
to those of an ordinary railroad engine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

Mathew +. Peasants Richmond, is appoint
ed sub commissioner to whom claimants under
the Southern Loyal Claims law, in eases where
the amount claimed does not exceed SIS, 0OO can
apply, from the counties of Fauquier, King
George Culpeper Orange, Prince William,
Westmoreland and Madison, &c. And W. c.
Riley, Stanton, for similar claims, from Alex
uudria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Rockingham, Page
Warren, Clarke, Frederick, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

The IIarrisonburg Enterprise says frost
was quite heavy on Friday ndSaturday nights
in Brook Gap and on the west side Of North
Mountain" \ slight snow is reported last
week, on some Of the mountains. But there
will probably be 'plenty of warm weather, >
vet this summer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27
I CnNMUNIC.ATED.

The Bible says: Let your yea be yea, and
your nay, nay, and that more than this is evil. >
If this be true, how much of evil have VIE had
circulated upon that much vcxed question, the
new Market house. The matter is a very sim.
pie one. and if some of our worthy citizens
had not such IN overwhelming desire to mir
their opinions. and such an itching to see them
selves in print. the initiation might at least
have been reached before this But as it Is.
the whole thing seems to be in an intermlnablc
middle. and suppose the comfort OF market
ers will be ''out in the cold, for another year.
4 SUFFERER.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Pcrilous SituatiOn.-Glorio,

A Pcrilous SituatiOn.-Glorious and de-
lightful as the summer weather is, its tropical
heat is severe trial to the vital powers. Even
the strongest are sometimes Frustrated by its ct-
fccts. The common phrase applied to this con-
ditioN of the body is general debility" Now.
general debility arises from, and includes 4 Va
ricty Of ailments. The liver is more or less al
fected, the bowels are either constipated or too
much relaxed, the stomach but half performs
the work of digestion. the appetite is poor and
the spirits depressed. This is what is called
ment of all the physical functions, and requires
as remedy IL medicine that will regulate them
ALL Hostetters Stomach Bitters is specially
adapted to thi. purpose Its general operation
is not confined to n single organ. If the liver is
affected, it restores its tone. If the stomach is
torpid it regcncrates it. If the nerves are treln-
ulous and weak, it braces and reiatorceS them.
If the mind, which ever SympathlZcs with the
body, is gloomy and respondent, it relieves the
difficulty. and soon brings the whole mechanism
of the body into harmony with theta of health.
There is no civilized nation in the Western
Hemisphere in which the utility of Hostetteri
Stomach Bitters as tonic, corrective and anti
bilious medicine is not known and appreciated.
Throughout the Tropics it is considered both by
the people and the profession the standard spe-
ciiic. While it is 81 medicine for all seasons and
all climates, it is especially suited to the COM
plants generated by the weather, being the
purest and best vegetable stimuant in the world.
Beware Of the Btters made of acrid and dam
gerous materials, which unscrupulous parties
are endeavOring to foist upon the people. Their
name is legion, and the public has no guarantee
that they are not poisonous Adhere to the
tried remedy, lIostettcrs Bittcrs, sold only III
glass, and never in kegs or barrels. jy 2-eolw
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Facts Worth Knowing

cent trial or comparison Of ordinary Baking
Powders in New York, with Doolry's Yeast
Powder, il was shown cnnclusivoly that better
results were attained with from onc-lIait I" two
thirds the quantity Of the latter, than with any
other in market The secret Of the success lies
in the care with which Dooley Yeast Powder
is prepared and Its entire freedom from sub
stances that are injurious to the system. -.
We challenge comparison at any and All
times. The verdict of the consumer is always in
our favor For sale by ali Groccr-. jy H-colw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

A recent debate in the British Parliament
discloses dreadful condition of affairs among
the children of the laborers in some sections OF
England, who are made to work, at the
severest tasks, and their little wages are used
by their unnatural parents, who live at ease and
in idleness Some legislation on the subject is
to he had
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profit

The Petersburg Courier has passed into the
hands of Messrs f. B. Branch T. Co., who
take charge of the paper, changing its name
to the Progress. The editorial department will
be under the control Of COL VIM. +. Cameron,
IN accomplished and experienced gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

1t is said that an Opera house can and will
be built in Washington. Large subscriptions
have been made outside of the city. An OPP
era is very expensive affair, but is consid-
cred by some as an 'essentialitv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

DR.. j. w. Morton, a gentleman residing in
Nashville, has for several years past given con-
siderable attention to the culture Of opium in
Tennessee. The crop Of the present season
has been success and the doctor will harvest
from fifty to seventy-fve pounds of opium per
acre from which he will realize handsome
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

The Lynchburg News says that the watch
man of the Orange Railroad Company, at Rock
fish depot, in Nelson county, distinctly heard
the explosion at the Washington Arsenal on
Saturday morning, Notwithstanding the dis
lance is one hundred and forty miles. He spoke
of the report, which he described as the SOUND
Of distant cannon, the same morning, and was
entirely at q loss to account for it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

A GREAT WESTERN PLA1s,-The vast
stretch of plain, six hundred or more miles
wide, extending from Ogden, Utah, to the foot
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, proves to be
richer than was at first supposed. Instead Of
being an absolutely barren, intertile country,
chemical analysis Of the soil shows that it is
exceedingly rich in heterogeneous matter, potash
and other mineral elements for raising almost
any variety of crops. The chief ingredients of
this ''alkal' are gypsum or phosphate Of lime,
the chorides of potassium and Soda comb
nation Of highest tertilizing qualities, if not in
too great excess. 1t needs only regular and
abundant irrigation to render this section the
finest agricultural territory of the Far West.
The soil is finely comminuted, and when wa
tered will yield almost every variety Of crop in
the most profusc abundance. The organic and
mineral elements are practically inexhaustibe,;
as soon as the surface soil becomes exhausted,
they ascend by attraction and evaporation from
the subsoil beneath. 1t is quite probable that
artesian wells will be sunk for trial in some per
tons of these arid wastes. There is every rea-
son to believe, from the CONFORMATION of the
country, that water can be quickly reached and
if 50, the old saying may yet be made true:
The desert shall blossom like the rose. ~
J. independent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

The recent "ku-Klux' affair in South Caro-
lima, turns out to be, that a pitcher of milk was
attempted to be dashed in the face Of one Of
the persons concerned, and by mistake, the
contents of the pitcher fell upon another per-
son-who, was. of course, very much aston
ished "
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, JULY q, 1871.
PREsIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. There will be

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATEs.-Ther will be
6ve and forty persons nominated in the news
papers as candidates for next President, in the
next few months The result will be-Gen.
Grant candidate Of the Radical party, and
some good, competent, honest man, in favor OF
reform and opposed to Radicalism, candidate
of the united Democrats and Conservatives
There are in truth, and in reality, but two po-
ltical parties in the country, and there will be
but two candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

To-day is the ninth day of the Hebrew month
of Alb, the anniversary OF the destruction of the
temple at Jerusalem, and is celebrated as fast
BY the orthodox Israelites all over the world.
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Bachelors Hair Dye.--This supcrt

Hair Dye is the test IN the World-Pertectly
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment. No Ridiculous Tints, or Unpeas-
ant Odor. The genuine w. \. Bachelors Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY Il splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
titul The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by
AL Druggists. Factory, ii Bond ST., New York.
New York ian NU--c0ly
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To the Ladics.-Dr. PANCOASTS FE-
MALE PILLS-a positive cure for suppression
or irrcgularity arising from any cause whatever
They are perfectly harmless.
ny Every Lady should keeps box Of these
pills on hand for use in case Of need.
Price g per box. Sent securely sealed to any
address on receipt of price. Direct all orders 10
j. WALKER PANCOAST, VI. d.,
Philadelphia Pm.
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USury.

The General Assembly, at its last session.
passed joint resolution to take the sense OF
the people upon the propriety Of amending the
Constitution by striking out the clause in refer
ence to usury, which is in these words
Upon debts hereafter contracted it shall be
lawful to receive any rate OF interest, not ex-
ceeding twelve per centum per annum, which
may be agreed upon by the parties and be spe-
cited in the bond, note, or other writing evil
dencing the debt When there is no such
agreement the rate Of interest shall be six per
centum per annum for the use and torbearanco
of every hundred dollars
The Constitution, in directing the manner in
which changes therein shall be effected, pro-
amendments, which shall be referred to the
General Assembly to be. chosen at the next
general election, and be published for three
months previous to the time Of making such
choice-that is previous to the regular No
ment or amendments shall be agreed to by a
they shall be submitted to vote of the people,
and if approved by majority Of their votes
they shall become 4 part of the organic law of
the State. The clerk ofthe House of Delegates,
as directed, has given notice of the proposition
now before the Legislature to make the change.
TAKING Down A HERo.-Almost every
journal in the country has republished the item
about that man at Findley, Ohio, who bravely
rushed into u burning grocery and brought out
three kegs Of gunpowder, the explosion OF
which would have destroyed much property.
1t looked like heroic deed and was so con-
sidered; but, alas there is another side to the
story. 1t is now asserted that he rushed into
the flames through mistake Some one told
him that three kegs of brandy We're being de-
stroyed
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itOMMC NlC.ATED.

On account OF his silence, the owl WAS con
sidcred as the bird of wisdom, by the ancientS.
know the members of the Council are not
paid for their services; but if there was not
such IN ovcrweaning desire for speeches aud
voluminous reports, the business Of the city
would be much sooner dispatched and the pub
LEGATION of the proceeding, give greater salts
faction Brevity is the soul Of wit. and Of
sense also. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-27

IMPORTANT DEc1sIoN.-We notice that the
Supreme Court of Appeals during its late
session at Wytheville, rendered an interesting
and important decision in the case of Davis
trustee, VS.. Hartman, Tate and others The
case involved the responsibility ola fduciary
for investments of Confederate money made
during the war The substance of the opinion
is that fduciaries shall be held harmless whenit
is established that they collected outstanding
debts in Confederate money, and invested the
sums so received in Confederate, or other like
securities, in perfect good faith, and IN accor-
dance with the methods of investment made by
business men generally at the time. The decision
was delivered by Judge Christian. Itconcludes
as follows: 1T would be too rigorous, and
too unjust it would be in violation of those well
settled principles, founded in reason and in
conscience, which control the action of Courts
Of Equity, to hold that though the appellant
has been guilty of no mala fdes, no misconduct,
&c, yet he is to be held responsible for
a loss which he had no part in creating and
no power to prevent. But that loSs we think
ought to fall upon those who were entitled to
the fund that has perished.'
TIEE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA has several
|. indiscreet spectators among her high officials
1t appears that ring of influential men Of that
State have been trying to secure q bonus out
of her war claims against the government, by
claiming percentage for using such influence
as they have with Treasury officials to hurry up
the payment of the claims. One of the ring
was 80 indiscreet as to tell of the matter and to
urge upon the Secretary of the Treasury to
withhold the rest Of the money, because the
State agent, with whom they made their bargain
had declined to pay them. The discretion of
these influential statesmen is not to be compared
to their assurance. 1imk Herald.
The CHUAcH OF ENGLAND-A remarkable
activity has been observable oflatc among the
Bishops and the subordinate clergy of the
English Church, all Of whom begin to appreciate
the danger to the Church from persistent
attacks and the cry that's every now and then
raised for its establishment With the cor
dial concurrence and jealous assistance of the
Bishops, Parliament has recently passed several
bills which are intended toremove antiquated OBJ
structions. Two of these are, The Benefces
Resignation bill The sequestration bill"
and the new 'Lectionary bill;'-Bah. Gazette.
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glass, and never in kegs or barrels. jy 4-eolw
Eel Vino Catalina.-Tho announcement
that has been SO generally heraded throughout
the country that an American company has again
commenced importing this celebrated Wine
Tonic is Il matter Of no small importance, and
will be hailed with JOY by all those seeking
pure and invigorating tonic; also, those who
need a pure pleasant and refreshing stlmulant
will find in the FL Vino Catalina or Browns
Catalina Wine Tonic what they want. 1t will
be remembered that importations were made III
1866 Of this noted brand, but in consequence Of
the high duty then demanded by this govern
ncnt, the enterprise ceased, to the regret ~
thousands who had learned its value. 1t Is the
oldest tonic in the world, and doubtless the most
invigorating the purest and best, and if lmpor
tation continues Ut the rates now started, 1t will
take its place in every family III this AS well Il,
in the old countries. Its merits Will make It Il
household article, and we hope that every one
who has ever used any B!tterS or common patent
tonic will at least try one bottle of the Catalina,
and then decide for themselves whether they
will use this Tonic, prepared from tn" pure
Juice OF the Cutalina grape. with Cnli,aya and
the spices of CeyloH, or bittcr5 made of com
mon whiskcy and bitter field herbs. This Is al
inval liable preparation for weakness ard dehlil-
ty; it relieves morning languor and gives fresh
ness and appetite, not followed yam unpleasant
reaction.
1t cures dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costivenes:,
BIlioas De:angements, Cramp Collie, Flatu-
lencc, Diarrhra, Dysentery, Nausea, Vomiting,
Morning Sickness, ChillS and Fevers, Headache,
Ncrvou, Irritability, Anrma, Heart Disease,
Of the Skin, and vii Erupt"ms, either caused by
ethec diseases or impurity Of the blood. As
Tonic in Consumption, it has n" superior, Of
which thousands believe themselves to have
been cured by its use We do not claim that il
will cure Consumption but We are sure that II
will urpyeut IL If ken freely time.
AVERY Il DAVIDSON, GroccrS and Liquor
Merchants, 22G King street, Alcxandrin. W.,
Agents for Alexandria and the counties; }. NJ ~
CONRAD L. Co., IL Light street. Baltimore, Md,
General Agents for the l. ). Office of the Com
pany, IS s. Howard street, Baltimore, Md
TO
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COMMUNICATED.
AIN much pleased with the views Of Mr..
Worthington Oh the market house subject, and
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DIED..

Near Hamilton, Loudoun county, "n the 9TH
instant Miss LAURA IL. GARNER. III the
18th year Of her age.