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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Preparations for the
reception of the Russian Grand Duke Alexis
who is expected to arrive here next month,
have been made. A suite Of rooms ut the Ar
lington House is being prepared for him and
his rctinue.
1t is now claimed that instead of the debt of
the District footing up nine millions Of dollars.
it will, upon the acceptance by the voters OF
the loan bill and railroad subscription BILL
reach nearly fourteen millions of dollars!
Sunday afternoon an officer attempted to
arrest colorcd desperate named John How
ard, when the fellow seized Ratchet and at
tempted to kill the officer, who drew his revo:
yer and fired two shots. which brought Howard
to stand still, when he was ''nippered' and
taken to the station house. On the way Il
mob attempted to rescue the prisoner.
The colorcd people here propose to celebrate
the ninth anniversary of the freedom procla-
nation on the 22d inst. The affair will come
off on the White lot, south Of the Executive
Mansion
Yesterday Mr. Farmwood, employed in
making repairs upon furniture in the patent
office, while passing down the main stairway,
leaned over the rail too far and fell backwards
to the basement, about fourteen feet, breaking
his collar-bo and otherwise sustaining severe
and it is supposed fatal injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

\ disastrous typhoon visited Hong Kong, in
China yesterday Twelve vessels were driven
ashore, and there was much damage on land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

ItEI iCE!
We are now prepared t" furnish "''' custom
ers with superior
NORTHERN ICE.
Orders left al our office, ar with our dIiNcF'
will receive prompt attention.
VI. ELDRlDGE X CO,
ap lStf No. South ha!Ne2
IrE! reg!
The undersigned brgS leave l., snnoun',' L.
his friends and the public generally that hc ia
mad. arrangements for n constant supply -.
BOSTON ICE,
and is now running wagons throughout tie ciIl.
when at all hours Of the day, Sundays included,
ICE may be had in small or large quantities |"
suit purchasers lee shipped 10 any part ii The
country nj the lowest market price c,,.,,,.
Depot, cor. King and Fayctte ST
ap l5-tf Alexandria, Va
Irr ''f'
take this method ii informing my friends
and the public generally that they vii! l." tl'rh-
ish with
regularly, from my wagon daily.
Orders to be lett Mt Ice Depot, NJ. III North
Fairfax street, opposit" Mansion House. tw here
ice can be had IN lots Ia suit ut xii hours al III"
lay) and at Samuel Lunts drug store, CORNER
King and Washington streets:
M l2-tf EWELL {. ATWELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
FOR S.YLE OR RE.N'T

NOR RENT-WAREHOUS No. Is King
Il street Aprl" next door to
THOMAS PERRY,
uuplS l. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
SEWING MACHINE SALES FOR 1870
~
THE SINGER STILL TRIUMPHANT

III 1862 he sold 81, ISL mach hines, aid last year
10 ,S23, being ~, QUO more thun any other ma
chine. From this it wi be seen that our rivals
in trade have been left far behind u:, and the
popularity Of what is known Us our
NEW FAMILY MACHINE
j: steadily and largely increasing. We ar" not
so vain rs to suppose that these large sales are
due to superior bu:ne;; capacity so much rs to
the merits Of the machn4. One hundred and
twenty are now in daily use in this city. Ma
chin2s sold on the most liberal terms. Tucker,
l Corder, Teller, l HemmeT, Bralder, dozen
Needles, Sc, given AVA with each Machine,
without extra charge. e.. c. BERRY,
.cp5 = hiLy 81, Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
C{1.N.NEkCfYL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept. 5.-R"ceptS OF
Whra, are light, and the market is quiet and
unchanged; sal,S Of EOS bushels white NJ lbs,
l0 and 1T, lnr prime nslrirtly choice; offerings
ot 1901 bshri: red with sales NJ 1903 for inferior,
and -. l.5; Us, l%;, 49, and H.: for fair t"
choice. Corn j. dull aIi the market may be
quoted It. III; "llcring, "f Sll bushels mixed,
with %aI'* nj -. iat, are very firm; offerings
Of lss hSh"l- with sale, at 50 and -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

In Baltimore there MAS but moderate bust
ness done at the Stock Board yesterday. In
State stock: Nlrgnia> were active, the CONSOLE
dated ts sold at lrI.uS. AMI closed 'ijt bid the
Deferred Certificates brought %, md were Of.
lrrrr a! that same rate Mt the close, with Eis bid
the cid registered Virginia G' wanted at 52!,
but none on the market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

". hu,-. al .t..l- = -uEpl, II
30 i PERI Wan Gu>AI,o,
jill i;ceiTed li2rn the agent II lhr Peruvian
OBERs "A. PHo5PHo PERUVIAN,
NAPE'S NITROGENILED SUPER
PHO.'HHATE OF LIME
BONE DUST
BONE MEAL.
pol. DRETTE.
f., :,i,. =, lowest market price. lpr cash.
HOOE WEDDERBIRN & CO.,
sep. No Prince street.
p1AN"a' ORGANS!
,&ry.n beautiful SECONDHAND PIANOS
for sale or rent-<rvrral Of them Of William
knuEc lnake-al lirst-clnSs instruments.
V. BECKER'S,
l43 King street, Alexandria.
Also for sale I'LL ELECTRIC BATTERY and
It PHOTOGRAPHERS CAMERA, with
quarter trih". sep Dol
QUAKER CRY SHIRTS!
W QUAKER CITY SHIRTS!
NEW STYLE! SHIELD BOSOMS.
Call and examine them The best Shirts in
the market Guaranteed to lit and g We satisfac-
ton. measurement blanks forwarded upon ap-
plirntinn. tHAS. W. GREtN,
sep i-lw 81 King street
ID J. y ! +. i
SOFT BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER on
hand and 10 arrive. For sale by
HOOE, WEDDERBURN i CO.,
H"p' 40. Irlhce st'e'''
S,TRAYED OK STOLEN-On Saturday, the
> "a instant. q blue spotted livcr-colored sad
dies POINTER DOG A suitable reward will
he given for his return. Apply Mt this office
sep o-3tS
| AT'IS' 1ArHs, AA1n'!
To arrive, :. cargo hest SPRUCE LATliS per
schr Frr'l Walton, sold at mar krt rates by
sep ;-2w W. A. SMOOT.
4 MOTHER SUPPLY OF HEAVY BLUE
n CLOTH for bririnycrs and plastcrcrs
u-". These goods arc very desirable and scarce
.rpJ r. l.. WOOD.
- GRO. RUMFORD'S YEAST POWDERS
- received this day by
scpj j. {. MI LBu m.
MACE, NutmrgS, Cinnamon, Cloves, ALI
WI spice and Sitted Pepper received By
=ep3 j. I. MlLbOhN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

How 70 Par THE DEDT.--The annual con-
sumption of the country in the three articles of
manufactured iron, cotton and WOODEN fabrics,
10 1870: reached the sum Of $780, 600. Of
this, the value of s70,O000C0 was imported,
the remainder produced at home; On these
articles, the present tariff compelled US to pay
an aggregate duty Of -! per cent, which paid
to the Government, as the popular contribu
ton from these sources toward the liquidation
of the national debt, the gross sum OF S42, $780,
0n0 At the same time, however, it taxed US,
for the beneft Of those. for whose protection"
this tariff was instituted, in the gross sum of
$270, OOu.nn! In other words, this beautiful
scheme Of 4 tariff for the purpose Of paying
the national debt taxes the people eight dollars
in order to pay one dollar into the Treasury
At this rate accepting Mr.. Boutwell's figures,
and leaving the bagatelle Of interest entirely
out Of the calculation. Il protective tariff levied
TO pay debt Of $500, ZOO, will extort
from the people to that end the astounding
sum Of SIS, 400, 600, 00O.- Wash. Rutriot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

The BANKRUPT LAW 1t is common error
which deserves correction, to suppose that APP
plicantS for the benefit OF the bankrupt act who
filed their petitions after the LIST day January,
1869, must pay fifty per ccntum upon their
debts.
Such was the law from lst day of January
1860, until the 18th of July, 1870. On that
day (July If 'I0) the act was amended so as to
read as follows:
THAT the provisions of the second clause of
the thirty third section of said act bankrupt
law, rs amended by the first section of an act
in amendment thereof, approved July 81. IS,
shall not apply to those debts from which
the bankrupt seeks discharge which we're
contracted prior to January l, 1863
Thus, it will be seen, that fifty cents on the
dollar will only be required to be paid on debts
contracted since Jan. |, 60, and that for all
debts contracted before that time the bankrupt
can have full discharge even though he be
able to ray no per centum whatever.-RicA.
DiSpdtrh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

~. FOR RENT-Thc DWELLING HOUSE
H:! lately occupied by Mr.. II. 5. Martin, No
553G King street This house is supplied with
water and gus, and is in excellent order. 1t ha.
a large garden fronting on the street. and IN a.
ley in the rear Also HOUSE, No. a. Pitt
street, between Cameron and Queen, with ga,
and water. Apply to
10 01-2avtf VIM. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

Either by the rsrgn, car Loaf or retail
re- Coal DorLs, AIrHa'dria Va, ana 't'"IE
,,i,n n & ian 9.-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05

FOR SHLE-INe cIIglbIy SltuNteI three-
E##55 story BRICK no USE, l06 Duke street, be-
tween Pitt and ST. Asaph, containing ten room,
and bath room, with hot and cold water. TIE
house is furnished throughout with gs5 snd liz
lures and is most desirable residence: being il,
Gated in pleasant ncighborhood. The adjoin
crty. or it will be sold separate if desired. F..
terms apply Mt No DO south st. Asaph s.. Inol3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

l6O ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and Of the Potomac river. The
LING LIN HOUSE with ali the necessary oaf- a
buildings, and an abund dance oi choice rrit
all descriptions. The farm il we'll watc1cd, an.
has on it plenty 81 timber.
300 ACRES HEAVILY T1MBERED LAND
8 miles from Washington city-same distance
from Alexandria. and about miles from p Sta
tion on the W & o. r. r offering 4 ready mar
knt for wood and timber.
A FARM in Fauquier county, u miles below
Warrenton, and within two miles Of u station o..
the Warrenton branch OF the O., a. j. NJ. K. X.
The tract contains about 400 acres; is we'll tlln-
bcred and watrrri. ALL i, considered tine graz
ing land.
The above property. the title IL which, i With
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accoi:-
modatng terms. Apply /" A. T., Gazette "tli"r
feb lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Brunswick Co., was visited few days ago by
one oftho most destructive hail storms ever expe-
rienced in that section. Tho tobacco crop OF
Mr. Landry, one of the finest In the county,
was totally destroyed, and many other planters
shared similar fate.
The frame Of large vessel, Originally in
tended before the late war, as a Liverpool
packet for direct trade, which has been ~
inc in the James River below Richmond, was
burned on Sunday last 1t issupposed to have
been set on fire purposely
The American brig 'Moses Rogers, > Wood
hull master cleared yesterday at Richmond for
Trieste. Austria, with 500 hogsheads of tobac-.
co, shipped by G. W Henewinkle i Co., Of
Richmond
The Fredericksburg Star says there is a ''po-
litical c7clone' in Caroline county just now
among the candidates for Office. So also, in
Stafford,
|: The City Irea@urer Of Richmond yesterday
paid into the State treasury, $75,4OG,02, max
ing the collections for August Sll5, GO3,S2.
The amount Of the State debt funded up to
Yesterday was Sl2, lG5, 2S2,la.
Fifteen boxes of fruit from California have
been received in Richmond
REV. &. e.. BITING, who is District Secreta-
| ~ of the Baptist Bible and Publication Socle-
ty, will open an office in this city in few days
and make Richmond his home DR.. Biting
is an cstimabe and worthy gentleman, and
highly acceptable as minister Of the gospel
At the beginning of the war he was settled in
Alexandria ~ pastor Of one Of the Baptist
churches there his gifted wife at the same
time conducted young ladies school OF rare
excellence 1t would appear that he did net
sufficiently Sympathize with the order Of things
which prevailed after the entry of the Federal
troops in tie city They broke up his wife $
school, and turned his church into hospital
for Northern soldiers.
| He was prosecuted and annoyed in various
other ways as the war progressed. ON
several occasions being placed on IN open car
pushed ahead of 4 Federal supply train as far
as Vienna, for Mosby's men to shoot at II they
saw fit. On the train number of times were
over dozen Of the most respected citizens OF
Alexandria. DR.. Biting is Pennsy lyanian by
BIRTH, but at the end Of the war did not lind
his original Pennsylvania convictions IN full
strength and vgor. Since 1868 he has been
in charge of the Baptist church in Greensyllle,
South Carolina and removed to this city from
similar position in Lynchburg hitch. N"'rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
Ik'UOD Avn CO.YL.

(HTOOD A ID CO a l..
To arrive RED ASH and WHITE ASH
COAL, egg size. Also SAWED and SPLIT
WOOD for sale in quantities to suit purchasers.
aug 10 A. :. PERPENEK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-05
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COAL!
Constantly on hand supply Of superior qua.i
ty WHITE and RED ASH COAL, which "'I'
be sold ut market rates, Z240 lbs to the ton
NJ ELDR1DGE & CO.,
ianlS No 4 South Whnr"er
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-27
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Orders have been given to replant the Bots do
Boulogne and Meudon with trees aftecu or twenty
years of age.
The Bonapartist organs tell rs that thirty new
papers, advocating pieoiscte. with the view. OF
course, OF bringing about an mperalist restoration
are about TO be started.
There IS q deficit OF 100000 forms in the
Danish budget winch the finance Minister proposes
to meet by an income tax OF two per cent. There
win also be a loan for the national defcnces.
The exports from Great Britain TO the United
States during the month OF August were unprece-
denied. The value or the goods was f22, 22l 245-
It ia arranged to present memorial OF the citi-
Zes OF Dublin In favor OF the holding OF races Ia the
Phoenix Park, at which. If allowed, the plans and
arrangements at present carried OUT Oh the Corh
Park course will be adopted.
As regards cartridges, reports from the West OF
England are unanimous In deporng the scarcity
are very unfavorablc and the seasonis pronounced
the most unsatisfactory experienced for many years
past.
The Prussan government IL said to be pressing
for the trial by court martial OF las officers, VINO,
released ON parole, afterwards served against the
Germans. II 10 now some time since Generai Le
Flo, In answer TO deputy OF the Right, PROMISED
that the guilty parties should be Drought 10 justice
The monument to the memory OF the forty.hve
intslUes OF General B0urbaxrS army VINO uieu III
the cOmmunes OF ST. Gall and Toblatt. VIII pe
erected on the LIST or November az INC nete o. All
Saints In the cemetery At st. Fiden. Tae n,Onu-
nj mt win be In the l0rm OF ~ ooellsk, twenty one
aud a haif icet high
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-27
E ~ G. T. C. 81 D.
Frightful and Fatal Explosion i'm
COlliery.
Relief % the American Sufferers by the Great
Fires-Flow Of Bullion.
ItlseAAM 70 TaF NEW YORK uspALp.


LONDON, Oct. 20, 1871.
Another frightful coliery disaster Is reported. An
explosion took place this afternoon In the Seaham
mine, near Newcastle. Thlrty-three men were In
the pit &C the time, none Of whom have vet been
reached. There is scarcely hope OF saving q
single life from the number.
The families OF the victims. with large numbers OF
people. are gathered around the mouth OF the pit,
and former scenes Of excitement and distress are
renewed.
THE AMERICAN FIRES SUFFERERS.
The contributions to the Chicago relief fund re.
ceived at the Mansion House up TO last evening
amounted to cal, 200.
The town Of Bradford has subscribed e. $50 to the
fund.
The London Times this morning editOrlally urges
''the despatch of prompt and liberal aid for the
settlers In Wisconsin and Michigan, who have been
burned out by the forest fires" The writer says
'If such help Is not afforded TO these unfortu nate
people the ultimate suffering which Will result from
the Northwestern fires will be greater than can fol-
low the Chicago conhagration."
THE FLOW OF BULLION.
The weekly return of the Bank OF England shows
that the bullion in the bank has Increased &l 900
during the term.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-27

SINGULAR PHASE OF THE Coal QUESTION. -
Il has been usual at this time of year to expect
an advance in the retail price Of coal. But
now we find the contrary to be the case, as
Coal is being furnished at some yards at prices
pot for above summer rates-say seven dollars
per ton. This is the result of large supply
above the demands of present consumption,
and the lack of orders from local dealers.
The prevailing mildness of the weather has
probably Influenced consumers against pur-
chasing yet we advise families to take advan-
tage of the present low scale of prices to lay
in their winter supply. There is no knowing
what biting frost and the cold hearts of coal
ponopolists may in few weeks accomplish
toward raising the price of coal to it's exacting
winter standard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-27

THANKsGIvINa.-G Hoffman has is
sued his proclamation designating Thursday,
November %, as day of thanksgiving in this
State. This recommendation should be appro-
priatoly recognized by all the people Of the
State; and in the midst of their rejoicings and
merry -makings let them remember their suffer-
ing fellow citizens in other and sorely stricken
States. Let the day be one of Thanksgiving
tor the bounteous aid sent from all parts OF the
world to the sufferers in the city Of Chicago
and In the burning forest districts Of Wisconsin,
Michigan and Minnesota, and wherever else the
hearts Of good people have been touched and
have responded to the appeal for sympathy
and assistance. Let our people return thanks
that in their abundance they are enabled
TO relieve distressed humanity wherever
i may languish. The 23d OF November
should be recognized by the people of New
York State for grand triumph of donations
Tor the benefit of the poor all over the State
and in the impoverished districts of our sister
States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-27

The Emperor Alexander has founded a new
university in com,nemoYalion OF his visit to Call-
casla. He has also ordered the speedy completion
Of the Caucasian Railway, which is SAID 10 be OF
great strategic Importance.
Prince Louis Alphonse Victor dc Brogie oldest
son OF the Duke dc Broglie, the French Ambassador
10 England, was married on September 20 to Jacque-
lire Armande, Countess dArmaille. Prince dc
Broge is the grandson Of the celebrated Nine. dc
statl
Tho Khediye OF Egyrt, says the Correspondence
Eey.opGeane, Is threatened with new difficulty
with Turkey. The dealt. of Ali pacha, his best and
almost his sole friend al the Divan Is serious blow
to INN. The newly appointed Ministers are dlssatis
ned at the ideas OF progress matlred by The Khe.
dive and are devisiug pans to dethrcne him, and
uive the Pachalic oi Egypt TO lialem Pacha, or
another OF their frienus.
M TIMERS, observes the Cortespoadnpce Euro.
p6eupp gives dinners every day. and great liberty OF
speecn IS allowed. The PRESIDENT, who Is q good
Whis; player, asks men OF all shades Of parties to
play with nun, wi,nout fearing that they Will devour
one another. General Douai. NJ Jules SIMON, M. de
Iancy--republicans, Gonaparllsts and lcgltmists--
aency M. Tnters smiles upon all; nothing can dis.
concert him,
The Marquis dc Layaette, General Fleury and
NJ dc la Cueronniere are In peck OF trouble. 1t
appears that during their ministerial residences at
London ST. Petersburg and Constan'fnope they
spent too much money ana the committee on the
y,sIis nave they paid TO NJ. THEIRS and M. dc
Remusat in the hope Of obtaining some relief; but
what can those respectable parties doY the anes.
zion appears to be, is = worse TO SPEND TOO much
OF ones own money or that OF otners2 very per-
picking one for French republicans
The Emperor OF Germany is not expected in
Berlin before tho beginning oi OCTOBER. lmme-
diAtely on his return the royal dag, which has nih
eriO waved on tho different residences OF His
Majesty win be replaced 10y the imperial German
banner. A drawing or tic imperial arms has been
forwarded to Gastcin for The appreciation OF the
Emperor The imperial eagle Is represented on q
golden field, and the crown Is That OF conrad III.
Prince Napoleon has published pamphlet
entitled 'aThe Truth to my CalumnatOrs." Tic soya
he perfect stranger 10 the declaration OF war,
and that ne only left the army on August s. 1870 by
order OF the Emperor on q diplomatic mission 10
laiY. The Emperor he says, n0ped TO draw Italy
anu Gcrmany into war against Prussia. lie tue
tIlnce Napoeon) had oiicrc 10 share The captivity
refused. wv ~
inc haste,'n Bs0ge, states that the Servian gov.
efnI'ch. Is now Dusty employ ed WITH the recrgay
xalloa ol lts army In the oincr branches OF the
Sta'c cNpenditurc great savings have been made Of
late years ana the military budget has Decn core
slondingW increased. Tho army Is now provided
with 10000 rincs converted according 10 The pca
body systcn ana 10 600 muzze loaders are TO tc
hlod W,th breccn mechanism, according 10 Tho
"KouNa' (Russian, system.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-27
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.


VIENNA, Oct. 20, 1871.
The members OF the Hohenwar Ministry rendered
tho designations OF their portfolios to the Emperor
to-day, headed by the Premier.
Little doubt Is entertained but that His Majesty
Will accept the change and take measures for The
formation of new Cabinet
Won BEUsT MASTER OF THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
The resignation of the Ministry has not surprised
the people, for morning journal, inspired, it is
SAID, from high source, expressed the opinion
that 'the political questions pending before the
Emperor Will be decided according to the views
Of the Imperial Chancellor Won Beust and the
resignation OF the IIohenwart Ministry Is imml-
nent even at the moment OF wrltng.n
RELIEF FOR CHICAGO.
The city journals of this morning publish an APP
peal in aid of the sufferers by the Chicago Gre, signed
by Won Beust, Granger, Todesco, Kinsky and
others.
United States Minister Jay Is active IN furthering
the relief movement.