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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

The States having claims against the general
government, growing out Of the late war, have
been engaged through their authorized agents
in pushing their claims in the Treasury De-
partment, to the end that they may get them
audited before the expiration Of the month.
to-day at which date the act making appro-
priation for their payment expires
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

Capt Edward G. Handy, prominent citi-
zen of the fifth ward in Washington, died at
his residence, yesterday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30
GEoRGET0WN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
| EXERCIsES-SrEEcH OF GEN SHERMAN
The closing exercises at Georgetown College
took place yesterday, in the presence of 4 large
concourSc OF persons Among those upon
whom the degree Of Master of Arts, was con-
ferred, were w. A. Hammond of Virginia,
and S. r. Mallory and H. W. Russell, of West
Virginia. Among those to whom medals we're
awarded, we're the following from Virginia -
| In class of Poetry to JAS. r. Preston, of Vir
giuia first class Humanities second divi-
sion, to John Henry Walsh and Massillon II.
Marstcller; third class Humanities, aecessit,
James Maloney; in first clsss of rudiments,
John Allen and Eugene S. Ives; Christian
Doctrine, second class, j. \. Austine, G. w.
Russell and j. \. Mcbride, Of West Virginia
in Mathematics, second class, James Maloney;
third class, John Henry Walsh second class
of Arithmetic, John Allen; third class in
French J. A. Augustine and &. W. Russell,
Of West Virginia. At the conclusion Of the
award of premiums, Gen. W. L. Sherman de-
livcrcd an address, in which after few explain
atory remarks, and words of praise and en-
enlargement to the students, he said
''Thcsc young men are all Americans. Some
of them came from Maine and some from
Alabama, and in the list of students he heard
the maine Of Mexico, and he was glad of it, for
all these men will go forth to spread the knowl-
edge and cultivate the talents they have &C
quircd in all parts Of the world But as for
the Americans, it matters not whether they
come from Alabama or Maine, they must have
at heart the interest of the whole country, ap-
plausc which must never he divided The
attempt in our generation failed, and it will
always fail, and he would as soon expect to sec
an attempt to dissolve this Union in the
future come from the North as from the South
Applause. But it will never come, for now
we are joined together stronger than by bands
OF steel. Let these young men, therefore, go
to their different homes and exert their inhu-
ence for the benefit of the country at large and
the world; and ifhc should live few years
longer he should expect to read the names
which appear in the programme Of to-day
among the honorcd Of the country, and even
among those honored abroad. For the hour
is suspicious. and in q few years the honored
and distinguished around you to-day will pass
away, and he who spoke to them would be
but dust and nothing but Il mound to mark
his resting place, and perhaps not even that.
The young men are to take the vacant places,
not only in the sphere in which they now
move, but also in the new relations which may
be developed. He closed with an eloquent ex-
hortatiOn to the students to bear themselves as
good and faithful soldiers in the battle Of life.
\ letter from President Grant was read, ex-
pressing his regret that he could not be present
on account of the Cabinet meeting. Governor
Cooke would have been present had he been in
town.
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1t is said that the Alianthus tree has mcdlcl-
nal qualities, and that an extract from its bark
produces effects similar to those induced by
quinine. 1t can be used, also, for colorng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

Baron Gerolt yesterday took formal leave of
the President as envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary Of the Emperor of Ger
many. He expressed his kind regards for the
government and people Of the u. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

The Cabinet was in session three hours yes
terlay, and the President left Washington last
night on his return to Long Branch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

Gen. Butler is spoken Of as Il candidate for
next Governor of Massachusetts, 1t is believed
he desires transfer from Congress.
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Rev. T. ?. Newman, in Washington, is dl
wing into the pool of politics-inbe behalf OF Sena-
tor Harlan He wants Mr.. II. reelected to
the U. S. Senate. and electioneer for him by
1nttor
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.SPECFHL NOTICES.
The Universal Safeguard

for State Legislatures to pass laws for the pre-
seryation Of the public health, if the great law
of sclf-pfcservation, which depends for its en-
forcement upon the will Of the individual, is
suffered to remain n dead letter
There is scarcely An adult member Of the COM
munity, of either sex, in the country, who has
not seen the testimony in favor of Hostestcrs
Stomach Bittcrs, furnished over their own sigma
lures by persons of acknowledged eminence in
science, literature, art, commerce, ana every
department of business and professional life
These witnesses have declared in the most ex-
plicit terms that the preparation is Il safeguard
agant epidemcs 4 sovereign remedy for dys-
pepsia, n valuable ambitious medicine, promo
ter of appetite, q genial and harmless stimuant
good acclimuting medicine y strengthened OF
the nerves, q general invi g0rtnt, n protection
against the dclctcrons effects of malaria and I'M
pure water, and that it imparts 4 degree Of vlgor
and activity To the vital forces which Is not
communicated by any other Of the toncs and
stomachics in Use. Under these circumstances
the selt-prescrvativc law Of nature should teach
every rational person who, either by reason Of
inherent debility or in consequence of exposure
to unwholcsomc influences, is in peril of losing
the greatest Of I'LL temporal blessings, health,
the Importance Of using the Bttcrs rs defensive
medicine. DyspcptcS who neglect L. give il n
trial are simply their own enemies ii is guaran-
tced to cure indigestion in all lis forms, and the
bilious and nervous will find nothing in the
whole range OF official and proprietary mcdi-
cincs which will afford them the same relief
jp Ni-po1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

David Howell, ST., very old and respected
citizen Of Charlestown, Jefferson county, West
Virginia. died in that town on Saturday last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

The President attended the commencement
exercises at Princeton He was cheered by the
students and audiencc-and thanked, in a few
words, those present for their compliment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

1t is said that Ex-senator Warner Of Ala
bama, has been appointed Collector OF the por
nf Mnhile
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

The ravages Of the potato bug have been
great in the West; but, it is said, an insect has
been discovered which kills the bug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

The Port Tobacco Times says, within the
past few days. two of the oldest and most
estimable citizens, Drs. Edward Miles and
John f. Price, both prominent physicians in
their respective neighborhoods, but for several
years, owing to bad health, had retired from
active practice, died On Tuesday last DR..
Miles; who was largely upwards of 60 years,
earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

Columbian College, D. G., has conferred the
degree of d. D. upon Rev. Walter Williams
of GEORGETOWN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30

The Port Tobacco Times says.-Thc storm
on Saturday afternoon was very severe In
this locality the rain fell in torrents, accom-,
panied with violent wind. Considerable hail
also fell but comparatively little damage was
done to the growing crops The, hail. we
learn extended in q vein from this place to the
ncighborhood Of Beantown and thence to Pts
nntn
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FHCURS1oN.

EAcURs1oN'
The SUNDAY SCHOOL OF THE NJ. +.
ant ant Day iG and Mo 0 n; itS EX3
CURSION, on MONDAY, July 81, 1871.
First boat leaves Alexandria ut s n. IN. for
Marshall Hall second boat leaves at p III; for
a trip do wn the river, and will stop at the Hall
to take on those who may be there;
4 boat will return from Marshall Hall ut six
n. IN. for the accommodation of any who may
not desire to 60 down the river at night: Tickets
for adults Soc children DC. je 3o-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-30
NTOUNTAIN TOP HOUSE.

MI
This desirable and beautiful ST MINER RE-
SORT, situated on the summit Of the Blue Ridge
mountains, on the line Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, one mile from Alton Depot, Al
bcmarlc county. Va. comrnandinga full view
of the surrounding country. has been enlarged
and thoroughly rciitiel and furnished with
tircly new and elegant furniture i, now open.
Board, per month"; $40; per week ST.; per
duy s.; children and servants half price.
The Chaly bcatc and Alum Springs are equal
to any in the State Coaches will run daily to
and from the depot.
JOHN \. BALLARD.
Proprietor and Manager.
Alton Depot, G.. tS y. +. r., jc 5-colm
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SI.U.WER RESORTS.
NJ NJ Err 30 4 K DI y G.

QUINN ER 30 4 K ID I G..
am now prepared. t. Accommodate few
SUMMER BOARDERS
~" Comfortable coachc3 connect daily with
the trains at Piedmont, six miles distant from
Uppcrville, Fauqucr county, Va.
f. r. LAWS.
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ToMc editor cfthc -4lsram|rm Ga=ate:
While on 4 visit, few days since, to my old
homestead on Elkridge, Maryland, my atten-
ton was attracted to most astonishing yield
Of honey from seven hives owned by my nephew
The quantity being so extraordinary and al most
incredible, procured Il copy of his journal and
herewith hand you q statement thereof, be-
licving it will be beneficial to some of our peo-
pie, if it is generally known.
lie commenced taking honey on the oath Of
May and continued as will be observed, to 9th
of June, and expects to take more as he can
find time: he being engaged as 4 clerk in Bal
timore is obliged to leave home very early in the
morning returning late in the evening, and eau
have but little time to attend to his bees He
took from
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NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Bills for the quarter ending June 18th are now
ready for delivery. On all bills paid on or be-
fore the 1st Of July, and on none others, dis
count of ten per cen. will be allowed; and on
bills not paid by the 10th Of July, the flow of
gas will be stopped. ,,nr-n,, co.,
e 302t D. ROABUR 1 sup
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q e NJ NJ J. X 30 4 K ID.

~
4 few BOARDERS will be accommodated
during the summer months at n pleasant c"nn-
try residence where comfort will be- ensured.
Address +. G. SUACkLETT.
Piedmont, Fauqui'r county, Va.
Fauuvlicr county, jc 2l-lw
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UppervlIIc, Va, Jc 2o-Im'
BOARD IN THE COUNTRY.

Persons wishing to obtain Il pleasant ST NJ
MER RESORT, will apply for further partIcu-
lars To h. VI. ~ II,
Plains station. o., y. Il NJ. K. L.
E,uuuipr rGunty 10 cS-rO:t
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The commencement exercises at Randolph
Macon College, were attended by large audi
euce Gov. Walker was present, and was called
out and addressed the audience. In the course
Of his remarks, the Gov stated that "Nirginia
was now the leading educational State OF the
Union, and expressed the hope that Randolph
Macon might lead the vanguard, as she was al
ready the leading Methodist college of the
State.
The County Court Of Hanover, yesterday, dis
posed of the case of Jefferson Brockenbrough
(colored), who burnt r. f. Hundlcy house in
October last. The jury found him guilty, but
recommended communication of his sentence to
imprisonment for life This is his second trial.
The result was the same in both cases.
Ex-Mayor Chahoon was yesterday found
guilty by the jury at Richmond, and his term
of imprisonment fixed at two years in the pen
itentlary The verdict was accompanied by a
recommendation to mercy.
Among the most prominent sufferers by the
late storm in Stafford, are John Fl. Suite and
Thos Waller, whose crops of oats and corn were
entirely swept away.
Rev. G. Wilson McPhail, D D., formerly of
Virginia, but for the last four years president
of Davidson College, in North Carolina, died
on Wednesday after few days illness
The rector of St. Johns Church, Richmond,
DIR. Wall, expects to leave New York on the
Sth July, for Il trip to Eng land, Ireland, and
Scotland, returning in the TALL.
The Rawley Springs, in Rockingham, are
highly spoken of, not only on account Of the
water, but for the excellent accommodations
furnished visitors
Watson II. Wentworth, collector Of customs
ut Tappahannock. Va, has resigned.
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~ a n ID EX G u r s O n.

"
JULY 4th, 1871. ]. .. o. +.
SAREPTA LODGE. No. 1G, will give Il
G GRA7I2.t EX HpPfSGS tt9"L "a 49,
the 4th Of July.
Trains will leave here ut $40 and Obs L. M,
y m, and =, and p. III. Leave the Springs
ut and ~ IL M, and l, 6, s and II p. M
Tickets, gentleman's, 75c; gentleman and la
dy, 81; lady, Zoe; children, 35c-tn DO obtained
ut the stores Of John A. Field and John y. Grh
or from any of the following
C0nnutfrc Of arrangements.
d. W. Beatty. j. NJ. Hcshlcy,
John a. Field. George w. Jones,
q. G.. Wilde v VI. Taylor,
ic 30-td j. r. Sherwood.
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TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE En-
l. CHANGE BUILDING COMPAA y
The second instalment of ten dollars per share
on the stock of the Exchange Building Co. has
this day been ordered by the Board Of Directors
PAYABLE to the Treasurer, Mt the Banking House
of Messrs. w d. Corso Il Co., between the LIST
and 9Th of July. Stockholders arc requested to
10 30-lw +. "A. REED, Sect:y.
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One Trial SuiIices to prove that Doo-
ley's Chemca! Yeast Baking Powder is super
Tor in every respect to any other ever lnanufac-
tured 1t is put up in ], !, and 3pound cans;
which contain that quantity powder by actual
net weight while the majority Of Baking Pow
dcrs offered fall short from onc-clght! 10 one
half of what is represented. Ask your grocer
for DooIcy's, and you will no, be satisfied with
any other. Manufactured by D"olcy Il Broth
err 60 New Street New York ic .6--colw
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To the Ladics.-Dr. PANCOASTS EE
MALE PILLS-a positive cure tJr suppression
or irrcgularity arising from any cause whatever.
They arc perfectly harmless.
GsI" Every Lady should kc"pa box Of these
pills on hand for Use in case Of need
Price 81 per box. Sent securely sealed to any
address on receipt Of price. Direct all orders 10
j. WALKER PANCOAST, NJ. d..
Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, APP G-3md&wly
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Port OFALEI.q.>.DRI.a, JL.,.E 30. III

SUN sgx s EGSE....: "a 4s MOON SETS ''"''
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ClTIZENS' NATIONAL BANK,
" Alexandria, Va, June 81, 1871.
The Board Of Directors have this day declared
a DIVIDEND OF THREE AN ON HALF
PER CENT (3!) for the past six months, pay,
nble on and after Thursday, July G. l. 5. and
State taxes paid by the Bank.
ic 3(-Gt WI. II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
THIRST NATL. BANK, ALEXANDRIA,
Il June Both, 1871.
The semi. annual DIVIDEND six per cent
will be paid to the Stockholders on and after
Wednesday, July 9Th, 1871.
ic 3O-3t CHAS Il. HOOFF, Cashier.
NTOTICE-The First National Bank Of Alex
~ andria will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th.
Papcr due that day is required to be paid on
Monday 3D. CHAS. Il. huObt,
je cost | Sashler
.,u, tNED
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Bachelors Hair Dyc.-I'his superb
Hair Dye is the best in tie Horid-Pertectly
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or Unplea
ant Odor. The genuine ". \. Bachelor ; Hair
Dye produce: IMMEDIATELY splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain thc
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
ti!u The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, Ii Bond st. New York.
New York. jan 2O--cOly
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-11
For The Miiidorn Transerid.
ARRIVAL OF IM MMIGRASrs.

BY the steamship General Barnes, which
reached her wharf last night ut ten o'clock,
there ca,nc Que hundred aud forty five
immigrants. Seventy Of this number are
Swedes. and their ultimate destinations
are Tallahassee, Mcllonville aud Fort
GEORGE, Flurida. The other seventy fvc
are English immigrants. bound for Griffin
6a. All these people arc hardy and fine
looking. aud they will be heartily well
coined in the respective localities where
they intend to make their homes.
The above. taken from n paper publish
cd in Ga. indicates that the citixcns OF
Georgia aud Florida, after testing the mat
ter Of importing farm laborers aud domes-
tics, are satisfied with the result. lfin those
States where ihe complain, is not SO much
Of scarcity Of labnrers as Of their inctIi-
cheney. /, is found profitable and in every
way advantageous 10 introduce immigrants
how much more potent are the reasons
which should impcl ". in this Peninsula,
where labores. especially asdo,ncstics. are
both few aud inefficient. to practice the
same methods to relieve ourselves from
present aud prospectively increasing cn.
barrass,ncnt.
The reading Of tho above extract. caused
the letters of DR.. Maxwell aud Judg,
DUPONT, upon this subject. to recur to me
aud thought. whilst the iden IL fresh il
my mind. | would suggest that some o
onr lending ci.ixens call public meeting
TO inaugurntc the enterprise here. Al
any rate, no harm osn result from tul
and free interchange Of views amongs
the intelligent men Of this vicinity
I will take the liberty 10 suggest ths
those esiimabls gentlemen Mr.. E. Boyei
and Col. Clay ton. in whose iutclligenc,
aud integrity 81 have confidence. lead Of
10 the movement.
Respectfully. x. Y. 2.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-11
Correspondence n ne lvidIi'eio~n Transcript.
NEW CAsrLg, Nov. OH, 1871.

NEw CAsr.E, Nov. OH. 1871.
.M. Editor In place as dull as our
county seat. ms general thing il. il is .
difficult matter to collect enough items Of
sufficient importance TO make even an oc-
casionul letter interesting to your readers.
This may seem strange, aud perhaps in
credible. but 30 il IL; and to tell the truth,
except during court. there is rarely any
thing iranspircs Of sufhci, Mt consequence
to awaken even n a.sing interest. except
ing always such shakes ns We had on tho
9th Of October last.
Building seems to have come to dead
stand. the houses that were commenced in
the spring being completed, aud no othcrS
in prospect. Some Of our mechanics a. u
consequence have been compelled to leave
town aud sock employment elsewhere. It
is rumorcd that the lot on which the Stock.
ton Hotel formerly stood has again chang
ed hanls. but TO whom aud for what pur.
pose has not tran.prcd. Small-pox has
not ye, put in an appearance in town. but
ne there have been several cases in the
country about a mile and hnlf from town,
considerable uncasincss is felt lest it event.
ually get among our citizens. Our physi-
clans ure, consequently. kept pretty busy
in vaccinn,ing children aud others. Mr..
l,runcr. formerly Of Delaware City, has
taken the shop lately occupied by Thomas
Swan, deed. and is CARRYING on the bar
bcring and hair dressing business.
At n meeting Of the school committee
recently held, II. II. Hay. A. NJ. Of Phil
adelphia. was elected to the po.i,np sf
Of principal Of the New Castle Institute.
made vacant by the resignation Of Prof.
Hns-al General Trimbc. late of the con
fedcrnte army, was in town few days
| ago.
Court commences on Monday the 20,h.
and no doubt will las, three weeks. for
aside from the Civil bu.iurss, of which
there is a considerable quantity. there are
some 10 prisoners awaiting trial for va
riou. offences, ns follows: Murder 3. Lar
ceny 81. burglary =. Threats G. Assault,
AMI Battery u. Basiardy |. Bigamy /
Our Jail n'w contains over 10 prisoners,
but it, sanitary con iiicn is excellent. ow :
ing 10 the 'ieilsncc aud car, ful manage-
: nent of It's present officers
The large Min property situated short
distance down the Railroad has been cx-
changed for some Philadelphia property
W. understand its new owner cnnteinplnics
carving Oh the milling business so long
rs i, will rny. a.d when it ceases paying
as -four rnHnufac,ory. !, win be convcr-
ted iufo some other kin.l.
Hon. u. 7. Biggs visited town to-day.
attending to some private business The
Hon. gentleman i. looking quite well. and
by no mrans discouraged Mt the reccn,
elections, but thinks the rcsul. rests solcly
with the New Dcpnr'uris's. II.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-11

the Dover meeting and ~ soon % We can
conveniently 60 to the north sud west OF
Delaware. up in Pennsylvania aud New
York, We shall do 90; and see whst q
moant Of peaches can be disposed Of 10
that section to advantage, and report to
the growers. But from what we have
scen. wc urge upon the peach growers
united sction 10 protect themselves from
tho in,posi,ions of New York commission
men and We hops before We sre done to
show up the guilty and point out the hon
est. deserving commission men. Whilst
opening up new markets Esst, Ne ere gath
ering details Of rascali.y prs'iecd last and
previous summers at Jersey City and New
York, all Of which We shull report to tho
Association. SAMUEL TowxsESp,
Chairman Of Committee
Tornscnd, Noe. I, 1871.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-11

For some days rumor has been n1oni
that the Pcnnsy ylvania Central has obtained
control Of n majority Of the shares II thu
p. ". Il B. T. II and will thus have a
monopoly Of the travel between Washing
ton aud New York. and INDEED between
New York aud the Cuff. as s.on ns the
Baltimore and Potomac Road is completed
Il i. quite certain, too. that control ha.
been obtained Of the roa between Bristol
and Chattanooga. By this means the
Pcnns,l anis Central gets in the rear Of
the Souihside Road and cuts oif General
Mahonc's connections just ns he cmt Of
those Of the Orange and Alexandria Road
Tho extensions Of the Pennsylvania
Central aud the breadth Of its schcincs arc
wcudcrfully bold and almost inco,npre.
hsnsibls. II the plans of Mr. Scott and
Mr.. Thompson sre aucccssfnl. this enor-
nous corporation will control the country.
do I'll tho carrying bnsiness. dictate its
own terms. establish IT, own banks. con-
troll al 6naucial opcrslious. and have such
isousuec 10 the elsstions that h viii elect
NJ ueu fpseidsat. W. shall. indeed, thcu
hsvs ! nsilsoad King. nd be1bss we
haew'I(. ~ stall hsse ~ paFliW esn-
(onilae - Deees spsN isoooo ~ u ~
eone(s5 ~ gsayb.