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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
The Washington Chronicle says - "Ih
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER q.

The Washington Chronicle says 1.-The
proposition favoring return to specie pay
ment is not looked upon as bringing about re-
suits of favorable character by those who
have charge of administering our finances. -
Secretary Boutwell, and Comptroller Hulburd
view the question in the light of an unsound
measure just nov, believing that resumption
will be obtained more effectively through the
natural channels of trade, and the relations OF
currency to specie through that source. The
Banking and Currency sub Committee, who
are charged with preparing bill on this sub
iuct, have conferred with the above officers in
relation to the plan which it intends to draft. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

The Philadelphia Ledger says. THE Board
of Directors of the Northern Extension of the
Rochester, Nunda and Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, organized in Rochester, will COM
plete chain of narrow uage railroad to ex-
tend from that city up the west side of the
Genesee Valley, through Scottsvie, Caledonia,
York. Moscow aud Cuyer to Mount Morris,
and thence up the Cashequa Creek to Nunda,
and thence through Angelica, Belvidere aud 9th
err towns to PortviIle, near the Pennsylvania
line. where it connects with road Of the same
guage extending sixty miles into the coal re-
eions. The narrow guage improvement Is rap
idly extending in every direction, notwlthstand-
lug there is much controversy as to its ultimate
ECONOMY and advantage over the wide guage. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

Gsf~ON Happy Relief for
Young Men from the effects of Errors and Abuses
in early life Manhood restored. Nervous debility
cured. Impediments to Marriage removed. New
method Of treatment. New and remarkable
remedies Books and Circulars sent free. in
sealed envelopes Address HOWARD ASSO-
CITATION, No. , South Ninth St, PhitdeI
phia. dec 22-d& Lw3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

How BALLET GIRLS ARE TREATED. EARLY
on the morning of the 2st inst. seven women
who turned out to be ballet girls Of the BLACK
Crook troupe, were discovered, almost freez-
ing, amid lot Of trunks etc.. in front of a
boarding-h house in Bond street, New York. 1t
seems that they had taken board at the house,
but the lapdlady, thinking that they would dis
grace her establishment. turned out their bag
gage into the street during their absence, and
would not receive them on their return from
the theatre. They were, therefore, obliged to
speud the most of the night in the street.
Some of them are suffering severely from the
effects of the exposure, and have applied to
the courts for redress. When the case was
called on the following day the officers who held
the legal process to be served on the boarding.
house keeper, reported that she had abscond
ed. Three of the young women are confined
to their beds, and one is dangerously i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

himself of lengthy speech through bis nose,
mistook it for Uuderwood's court, and should
probably not have gone in but for being antici-
pated by the geutlenanly member Of that body
from LoudouD.
1t is a bad state of affairs when the Legisla-
ture has to explain its enactments to prevent
the public from believing reputation is intend
ed; but such is the case, and many will be
slow to believe that the public credit will be
preserved. More anon TYRONE.
Prince William county, Dec 26, 1871.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

The contest between the tariff and revenue
reform elements promises to be conducted with
yigor when Congress reassembles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

OPENING REMARKS IN MARK TwAIN's Lee
TURE.-Ladies and gentlemen-by request Of
the chairman of the committee, who has been
very busy, and is very tired, | suppose, | ask
LEAVE to introduce to you the lecturer OF the
evening, Mr. Clemens, otherwise Mark Twain,
a gentleman whose great learning, whose his
torical accuracy, whose devotion to science. and
whose veneration for the truth laughter are
only equaled by his moral character and his
majestic presence. Renewed laughter. | re-
fer these vague general terms to myself, Gig
Cling. J. am little opposed to the custom of
tremendously introducing the lecturer to the
audience because it seems to me unnecessary
where the man has been properly advertised
laughter , and besides it is very uncomfortable
for the lecturer But where it is the custom.
an introduction ought to be made and had
rather make it myself in my own case, and then
I can rely on getting in all the facts Contin-
ued aug hterl. 1t is not simple introduction
that | mind [ don't really care for that at all,
but it is the compliments that sometimes 90
with it--that is what hurts 1t would make
any one uncomfortable. You can fancy young
lady introduced to parlorfull Of company as
the best conversationalist, the best model in
every way, in her section Of the country. You
might just as well knock her in the head She
could not say word the rest Of the evening.
l never had but one public introduction that
seemed exactly the thing; that seemed to be a
very inspiration in the way of an introduction.
The gentleman had good head, and he said
he supposed didn't want any compliments. |
said he was exactly right, didn't want any
compliments And when he introduced me he
said, Ladies and gentlemen, shall not waste
any unnecessary time in the introductnkrs~l
don't know anything about this man; laugh
ter, at least | only know two things about
him; one is that he has never been in the peni-
Tertiary, and the other is I CAM imagine why"
prolonged laughter Now such an introduc-
tinn nnts q man rinht Of enSa Innnhtnr !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

BoRAX LAKES, fields of carbonate of soda
that are iuexhaustible, and immense deposits
Of pure sulphur, are among the mineralogical
wonders OF Nevada. The Virginia Enterprise
says the loads Of carbonate Of soda are daily
brought to that town FROM deposits at 10 great
distance to the eastward and that this soda is
OF u snow whiteness, without stain, and free
from dirt or any other foreign substance: 1t is
tit for family use just as it is found VIXEN a
stratum of the soda is removed from its bed
another is immediately formed Crude borax
from Nevada is furnished at Sacramento for
i've cents pound Jasper s0rRean
pelriied wood some of which, when cut and
polished, makes beautiful seals, cane heads.
aud other ornaments, is very abundant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

THE PLEA OF INSANITY Governor Crate
Brown, of Missouri sensibly and pertincntIy
suggests that all murderers acquitted because
Of insanity should at once be incarcerated in
lunatic asylums, and that the judges trying
such cases be required by law to see to it that
the acquitted and murderous mad man is at
once consigned to place where he will be
harmless to his fellows. Certainly it is per-
version of justice to let loose upon society be-
ing whose hands have been imbrued in the
blood of one of his fellows. The insane and
perhaps, uncomfortable desire to kill may re-
turn at any moment, and cause the sacrifice of
more innocent people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

WASHINGTON ITEMs-Some colored men
held possession of Fourteenth street on Monday
afternoon for long time, during which free
fight was INDUCED in with pistols, stones,
bludgeons, razors and other weapons. The fight
was so serious as to suspend travel until the ri
oters were dispersed.
Christmas day was universally observed by
all classes here and the calls and con-
CALCULATIONS OF the occasion were general, and
the enjoyment thorough.
The Circuit Court was occupied yesterday
with the case of Mrs. E. A. Pollard against
Jacob Lyon, for an alleged breach of contract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27
IItad Manager.

ENIVE DOLLARS REWhRD-Stray"d from
IL the subscriber, on Wednesday, the twenty
first instant VI ILk WHITE HEIFER, with
cropped and split ears 4 reward of five dol
lars will be paid for her rturM to me, 1T the cor
ner of Queen and Alfred streets.
dec ~ 3t= EDWARD MONAGHAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

EFs> BATCIIELOR'S HAIR DYE.--This Su-
perb Hair Dye is the best il, the Wertd--Periectly
Harmless, Reliable and instantaneous No dis
appointment. No Ridiculous Tin.s, or Unp!eas-
ami Odor. The genuine W. \. Ratcholors lla!r
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean. SOFT and Beau-
tifu The only SAT-: and Perfect Dye. Sold by
all Druggists Factory IL Bond 81, New York.
New York i'm Hl-eOly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

SCGAR,-The experiment of raising the sugar
beet has been fried in Massachusetts at the Am
herst Agricultural College, and the result is a
conviction On the part Of the experimenters that
fine graduated sugar can be produced from
bcetS Tor seven cents a pound, returning bet
ter profit to the producer than most OF the
crops now cultivated in the Connecticut valley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27
SPEff.fL .s'fSTSEES.

mss-THE GREAT PICTORIAL ANNUAL
Hostetter's United State, Almanac l"r 1872. ior
distribution. gratis. throughout the nitcd
States and all civilized countrIr, If the eStcrn
Hemisphr is now published and ready for de-
livery, in the English German. French, Nor
wegian, Welsh, Swedish. Holland, Bohemian
and Spanish languages, and all who wish - un-
dcrstand the true philosophy Of health should
read and ponder the valuable suggestion: II con-
tnins In addition 10 Nh admirable medical
treatise on the causes, prevention and cure OF
great variety OF diseases, it embraces Il large
amount of information interesting to tn" mc"-
chant, the mechanic, the miner, the farmer, the
planter and professional man: and the rn!cIl!a-
tons have been made for such neridianS and lat
itudes as are most suitable ior n currrc; and com
prehensive NATIONAL CALENDAR.
The nature, lists and extraordinary sanitary
effects Of Hustctter's Stomach Bit1rrs, the STABLE
tonic and Alternative of more than half the Chris
tan world are fully set forth in itS pages, winch
are also nterspersrd with pictorial illustrations,
valuable recipes iur the household and farm.
humorous anecdotes. and other instructive and
amusing reading matter, orr ginnl and selected.
Among the Animals II appear with the opening
of the veal this will he on" Of Tie most useful,
and may b. hod jnr the HSEiDy. Tn" pr"prictors.
Messrs. Ho>ctter j. Smith pittsburgh, Pa. on
rccei pit OF two cent stamp. will forward Il copy
by mai to any person VINO cannot procure Oh"
in his neighb0rhoud. The Bitter- are sold III
every city town and village, and ar" extensively
used throughout the entire civilized world d"26
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-27

The Suez Canal is in the market for Govern
mental purchase
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

SHOCKING OUTRAGE BY NEGRoEs.-A dispatch
from Richmond, Va, TO the New York Herdtd,
dated 25th instant, says that report received
from Greenbrier county, West Virginia, gives
the details of a shocking outrage which oc-
CURED in the township of Palestine. 1t seems
that man in the employ Of Mr. Geo. V. Per
ry had difficulty with Mr.. Lewis F. Watts,
in which Watts was whipped. Watts then
employed two negroes and white man to go
to Perry's at night time for the purpose of
beating his antagonist. The white man re-
manned in the road and the negroes knocked
at the door, and were admitted by Mr.. Perry.
The man they were after stepped behind the
door as it was opened, and the negroes, not
seeing him in the room, went up stairs in
search of him. AS soon as they started up
stairs he sprang out and ran TO the railroad
for assistance. The negroes, after searching
in vain for him up stairs, came down and fell
upon Mr.. Perry and bis young son and beat
them fearfully.
They then seized Mrs. Perry, threw her on
the bed, and tied her by the hair to the bed,
after which they outraged her person. They
then attempted to outrage a little girl only
twelve years of age, doing her serious injury
Mrs. Perry, in her struggles TO escape, had
nearly all her hair pulled from her head by
the roots. hut she finally succeeded, and fed
to a neighbours in her night clothes for protec-
ton. The man who had gone for assistance
returned with others and captured the often
ders They then went TO Walls and arrested
him and his son, kept them secure until next
day. The news spread rapidly, and the peo-
pie focked in with guns, determined on lynch
ing all the guilty parties. These, however,
were secured in n strongly built house, so that
they were not reached, although desperate ef-
| forts were made. They were tied and sent to
the Monroe Jail, where they remained securely
| guarded.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
Exuberant Health

Is blessing vouchsaled 10 few. Even those
who have been favored by nature with strong
constitutions and vigorous frames are apt to
neglect the precautions necessary to preserve
these precious endowments. Indeed, as a
rule the more healthy and robust a man is,
the more liberties he is inclined to take with
his own physique. 1t is some consolation to
the naturally weak and feeble TO know that
they can be so invigora,ed and built up, by n
proper use of the means which science has pac-
ed at their disposal, as TO have a much better
chance of long life and exemptions from dis
ease and pain, than the most athletic of their
fellows who are foolish enough to suppose
themselves invulnerabe, and act accordingly.
1t is not too much to say that more than
half the people of the civilized world need an
occasional tonic, TO enable them TO support the
strain upon their bodies and minds, which the
fast life of this restless age occasions In fact,
| a pure, wholesome, unexciting tonic is the
grand desideratum of the busy millions, and
they have the article in Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t is a staminal medicine, i e. it inn
parts permanent strength TO weak systems and
| invigorates delicate constitutions Its reputa-
ton and its sales have. steadily increased. Com
| petitive preparations have been introduced dd
| hbitun, and, as far as the public is concerned
dd aduSeam, in the hope of rivaling it but
| they have all either persisted in the attempt,
| or been left in the rear. 1t has been the great
medical success of the present century, and it
| is quite certain that no proprietary medicine
in this country is as widely known, or as gen.
orally used.
Ten lightning presses, running necessarily
Sundays excepted, the whole year through,
barely supply the demand for the Illustrated
Almanac, in which the nature and uses of the
preparation are set forth, the circulation now
being over eight millions a year
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

TIE MoNnELs On Saturday last the Mon
erels of this district held a primary meeting
in the Blacksmith Shop Of the Great Mogul OF
their party in this place, which was attended
by a promiseuous crowd OF black and white
members Of that party. We understand that
a man claiming to be white acted as chairman
Of the meeting, with negro secretary. Del
egates were appointed to a meeting, to be held
here tomorrow, to nominate a county ticket,
and there appears to be considerable rivalry
between the various white and black candi-
dates but, however these differences may be
strong one. The sale of Cologne was very
brisk from the Stores in that end Of town du-
ring the evening.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
SLATE ROOFS!

TINE SUBSCRIBER is prepared to put on
i SLATE ROOFS, PLAIN OR 0RNA-
MENTAL, at any time.
Es- Having increased my force at the
QUARRY, l have good stock on hand, at
REDUCED PRICES.
va Thankful for the patronage extended
TO him for the past seventeen years he hopes
to merit continuance of the same.
Address
WIN. WILLIAMS, Slater.
Hyattstown, Montgomery Co., Nd.
april Ivy
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
sADDLERY STORE.

EA THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING
sHssS purchased the entire Stock of the
SADDLERY STORE, formerly occupied by
the late JoHS NJ. Kelley, at "a High ST.,
Georgetown, ID. C., is now prepared to
furnish the citizens of Montgomery county
with best articles, at lorest rates. He has on
hand large Stock of TR INKS, liar
NESS, &c.
E5- lie respectfully asks an inspection OF
his Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
ROBERT OF. PETIT,
81 High Street, Georgetown, D. c.
July lift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
Quarterly Meeting III. E. Church South,
Laying of Corner Stone.

VA THE Third Quarterly Meeting for
Montgomery Circuit, will be held D. ", Sep
TENDER Both aud October lst, at Hyattstown.
Preaching on SUNDAY, October lst morning
and afternoon, in the Woods of Zachariah
Windsor, Esq, by the Rev. JNo. S. MARTIN,
Pc
w. On Saturday, September 3Oth, at 9
o'clock P. NJ, the Corner Stone of the new
House of Worship of the NJ. E. Church South,
in Clarksburg, will be laid with appropriate
ceremonies. The public are respectfully in
ted to attend. B. T. BALL, P. G.
sep 22-tdn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
~ beers intend petitioning the County Com
inissioners, at their first meeting, thirty days
after the publication of this notice, for a
change in the road leading from Laytonsvillc
to Damascus, commencing at or near what
was formerly called Grays Gate, (now the
property of Charles Stanley, in order to avoid
nm almost insurmountable hill which the pub
lie have already abandoned from its abrupt
ness Said proposed change would be about
300 yards, and about 10 PAGES further than the
old location, &c.
LYDE GRIFFITH,
WIN. II. GRIFFITH,
f. l.. BELL,
Z. p. ETCHIS0N,
b. b. CRAWFORD,
GEO. W. MOBLEY,
JAS. Z. AYTON,
P. G. ETCHISON,
l.. w. BOWMAN,
WM. THOMPSON, of R.,
JAMES N. ETCHISON,
CHAS. H. STANLEY,
JAS. S. KEMP,
WIN. II. CAMPBELL,
sen 29-5tn Pm. SMITH, Jr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
MARRIAGES.

DENALL-PERRY. In Georgetown, Sep
TENDER 10. by Rev. Mr.. MYTINGER, Mr.. SAM
UEL DENALL, of Georgetown, to Miss MARY
A. PERRY, of Montgomery.
PAGE-SMITH On Tuesday evening, 26th
inst. by Rev. E. B. PRETTYMAN, Mr.. WIN.
H. B. PAGE, of this county, to Miss LOUISA
W. SMITH, of Washington, D. C.
Washington papers please copy
DUVALL-DUVALL. September 10th, at
the parsonage of the West Georgetown IN. E. J
Church, by the Rev. c. II. MYTINGER, Mr.
SAMUEL DUVALL, of Georgetown to Miss
MARY A. DUVALL, of Montgomery county,
Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

ROAD NOTICE.

A-1S La ~ Il -A0-/-EIs
WYE the undersigned citizens and taxpayers
w of the Second Election District OF Mont
gomery county, hereby petition the County
Commissioners for the opening OF publlc
road, commencing at a point opposite o. I.
Watkins Store, on the county road leading
from Mr.. James Henderson 8 to Damascus, and
running thence the most eligible route on OF
near the old road through the lands of John
Casasson, Vincent Brewer: Joshua Riggs, Pru-
dence Griffith, Mary Miller, and DR.. Washing
ton Waters, at a point on the public road near
the Wildcat Ford, on the road leadingifrom
DR.. Waters Mill to Damascus.
JOSHUA RIGGS,
A. WATKINS,
EDWARD II. WATERS,
D. BURNS,
JNO. r. PURDOM,
EDWARD X. WATKINS,
JAS. B. NEEL,
WIN. ]. NEIL,
GEO. W. HILTON,
W. s. WATERS,
]. H. LEWIS,
WIN. K. THOMAS,
r. +. HARRIS,
WM. r. WINDSOR,
G. +. BARBER,
i. J. KING,
JOS. SIBLEY,
VINCENT BREWER,
o. T. WATKINS,
sep 29-5tn SYLVESTER BURNS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
3AS Per Ton,
Desirable Corner Dwelling and
Store at Private Sale.

AzxyA THE undersigned having moved
asss3S out Of the county, would offer at
Is.ssss,H private sale his property, in Brooke
..-Aaa&Sville Montgomery county, Md,
consisting of that long-established STORE
HOUSE, with DWELLING attached, and
Lot, with Stable, Meat House Ice House, and
Pump Of excellent water at the door.
ALSO, a Lot of Ground, of ONE ACRE,
more or less, improved by a neat and com
Portable DWELLING, situated in the same
town. This property is very desirable, be-
ing accessible to Baltimore and Washington
by two mails daily, and by daily Stage to
Luurel Depot and Washington city, conveni-
ent to Academies, Schools aud Churches, and
in healthy neighborhood. Both of these
places are now rented TO good tenants.
va Price moderate and terms made easy 4.
For further particulars, call on ]. W. WHITE
SIDE, Brookeville, who will take pleasure in
showing the property, or address
E. J. HILL.
june 23-3m Gainesville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29
LIQUORS /!

Pure Old Rye WHISKEY /;
Il Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, years old;
X, Xxx, xxx Old Rye Whiskey
Clabaugh's Old Rye Whisky;
Pure French BRANDY;
Pure Holland Gin
Pure Jamaica Spirits, N. z. Rum;
Port, Sherry, Madeira, & Malaga Wines :
Blackberry Brandy, &c;
All oil. which am selling at reduced prices.
A GAEGLER,
deco lls High ST., Georgetown, D. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

POLITICAL SuRGERY.-Mr. Samuel J. Tiden,
has issued a circular letter to the democracy of
New York, in which he urges the sending of
good men 10 the State Convention, and closes
by SAYING Wherever the grangrene or COR
ruption has reached the democratic party, we
must take knife and cut it out by the roots"
If like remedial treatment for the Southern
State governments could be attempted, a sug-
gestion of the Newark Advertiser would be
neatly in point, that " the proper place TO cut
of that dogs tail is just behind the ears"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

ONCE more the statement comes that the seat
of the rebellion in Cuba is nearly perfectly clear
Of trouble, all resistance being confined to a
few struggling plundorers. proclamation
declaring the revolution at an end will shortly
be issued.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

Two MoRE YANKEES THIEvEs.--In Washing
ton, on Monday evening, Detective MeDevitt
arrested George II Chase, a messenger at the
Postofce Department. and Frank McGraw, a
Waterman at the State Department, on the
charge of robbing the State Department of a
number of gold and silver treaty seals, the
money value Of which is several hundred dol
lars. Both confessed the larceny, and, acting
under the direction of the prisoners, Detective
McDeyitt recovered a number of gold ana sill
yer nuggets into which the seals had been
melted, and which they were assured were
what remained of The seven seals which they
confessed to have stolen from treaties in the
State Department several weeks since The
department claims that ten seals were stolen,
as that number are missing One of the seals
was attached to a Turkish treaty, one to a
German convention, and the others to different
treaties between the United States and foreign
countries.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-29

ARRANGEMENT OF Mas. WHARroS.-In the
Criminal Court in Baltimore, on Monday, it
was expected that Mrs. Wharton would have
been arraigned upon the indictment against
her for murder, but upon her name being call
ed letter was handed to Judge Gilmore,
signed by two physicians, stating that " hav-
ing examined Mrs. E. G. Nssarton, we find
her in a state of debility such as to lead US TO
believe she would be endangered by having
TO appear at this time-beiore the court-and
in consideration of her delicate health we
earnestly recommend that your honor allow
her short time, say week, for recuperation."
The Judge yielded for the day, but intimated
that he should require Der presence within the
week.