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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19
THE PRESSURE.

Reporter gu MentAOueu tnos ~
had not been able to maintain sufficient
pressure. Please tell US something
about that and whether it has been rem
edied. lft
Mr.. Secretary-Np single matter in
connection with the manufacture and
distribution of gas gives more trouble
than the question of pressure. During
the great controversy between the con-
sumers and companies in London, some
years ago. very close investigation was
had BY parliament of this question,
which resulted in the act providing that
a pressure equal TO one inch hight Of
water tlO-l0l should be maintained.
Before we got our exhauster IN working
order. I have seen the pressure lower
than an inch, but now We have no diff
Guilty in keeping it up to two inches at
all times. We have two twelye-inch
mains leading from the works, which in
practice should carry away 10000
cubic feet Of gas per day, vastly more
than we will sell for many years
to come. should have mentioned
that the researches Of scientific men
have led to the belief that half an inch
pressure is the most economical for the
consumer; and all over that is in the in
terest Of the company. But in this
country the public is largely in advance
of science. If a man invents a machine
and claims for it qualities directly in
opposition to the laws Of nature, ne has
but to appeal from natural philosophy to
the public, in the way Of certificates from
practical men, and bis machine sells,
If man should assert that he could
raise himself from the ground by tug
ging at his bootstraps, and should get
certificates to that effect, Newton, Davy,
Herschell and Maury would be frowned
upon for doubling the possibility Of the
Achievement. SO It is with this pressure
business. But inasmuch as i suits US
very well to let the public enjoy good
high pressure, and are prepared to FUR
pish II, we humor the joke with alacrity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19
pusLIcATIoM.
DIR. M. ". PHILIPS,

DIR. M. w. PHILIPS,
Who has been known a. a worker in The cause
ever since lsa2. assisted By many able con
tribuior. asks, through IL editor, fora lIhs-
raj sAsrs Of pasrOnasS. believing he can. II
supported By friends Of The cause. Do much
roOd. alaol als1 sasu la "
TIE FARMER i nov stitched in nss,
covers. ssd yin appear in January in an en-
s !: = ~, sd. .ss&&.@..a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19
BETTER LIGHT WANTED.


you are doing apd intend 80 do TO i'm
prove the lights Of the town. What is
the policy of your company in that re-
speot D ttI atat ssttfsta
Mr.. Secretary-We intend to do much
in that respect We intend to put every
serviee.pipe in perfect order, and do all
we can to remove distractions from the
inside fittings. We intend to maintain
a pressure equal at all times to two
inches, and, so far as quality is con-
cerned, we will eclipse anything that has
ever been seen in the line ofilluminants.
Twenty-candle power will be the mini
mum. ~.
THE COAL QUESTION. s6l
Reporter-0ne more question. II has
been charged that your company has
been using bad coal. How about that2
Mr.. Secretary--0f piece with all
other charges. The coal we have been
using is the best the company ever
owned--vhich is shown by the returns-2I
for you must know that we reduce every
thing to test, gness at nothing, and aside
from that we do not depend upon our
coal altogether We raise the power Of
the light BY the use of naptha, of which
we have an ample stock, with an abun-
dance contracted for, five hundred bar
rels being nov on the wey by rail,
Thus ended a very pleasant, agreeable
and interesting interview. We confess
to being astonished at much we have
learned, and believe that the publication
of the facts will tend to remove much Of
the prejudice against an Institution
against which so much has been said Of
late. Especially was the reporter pleased
with the kindness Of tone and temper Of
the great gas-man, since this discussion
and pending litigation have been con-
Quoted with no little acerbity Of temper.
We will give our deductions from facts
presented at another time, This is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

We have no more business 10 look az
er gas-httngs than after cooking sioves,
and yet this msttsE gives Us more trou-
bic than any other source OF Complaint
But the whole business is very annoying
sd demands the exercise Of the most
uuboEpded patience aud forbearauce
There il moi an hour but some party
comes in, white with rage, 70 complain.
or quarrel rather, at what he imagines
TO Be q wrong. 10 ninety-nine cases
out Of hundred be is AZ fault; but then
you will never make him believe IL. We
make every concession possible, yield
every point We can, in order 10 get on
smoothly. think We do as well e. any
other company in the world. Among
over one thousand consumers We are
necessarily coppeiied 70 have . great
many dyspepiics on our list Who con
slider Il 4 natural and indefeasible right
70 abuse the Gas Company vhen der
digestive -fEans Are ont 81 trln- Hos
ever. there i great consolation IN the
thouFhf hat wi are Efronf encuEh y
Bear Al that Is pal on d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19


Reporter-How about the stoppage Of
pipes2 What is the responsibility OF
your company in that regardl
Mr.. Secretary-Our responsibility ends
at the meter ~ REeowplal1t ~
made Of short supply Of gas W answer
il at once. The first duty is 70 see
whether the meter is in proper working
order, and then that a good supply is
flowing through the service pipe from the
main. II the meter is found correct,
and the service free, we can do no more,
as It Is quite evident that the obstruction
is in the pipes 10 the interior Of the
house. which we do MOI eoa.raet 10 keep
clear. We have frequent disputes viii
parties, who aver that they have done ali
that was possible-haye employed gas-fi-
tiers and expended money to no purpose
Our man, on the other hand, reports q full
supply at the meter. You will see how
difficult it is to settle such controversies.
Il is our desire to give satisfaction, to
give full supply II possible, and yet We
dare not enter upon the experiment Of
cleaning out the pipes in the interior Of
houses. It would subject US TO unhesrd
of trouble and annoVauce.
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a. SEESSEL & SON, 259 MAIN STREET,
OPPOSITE COURT sQUAH1s.
I'D AUCTION.
A Bargain for Somebody.

WE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
w 10 the hieheEt bidder. without any re-
serve. desirable threo-story
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

Tam many ID one ror--uore Hndict-
ments More Frauds ana More
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

master. wv. 10 ROBERT GOOD.
RICHARD W. LIGHTBURNE announces
himself as candidate for Wharfinaster, at
the ensuing municipal election, Jan. 4, 1872.
BARNETT Z. BARINDS Is an independent
candidate for Wharfmaster. Election, Janu-
airy 4, 1872. f,l ni fHaflli lrlJ
Without any SOLICITATION announce my
self as candidate for Matchmaker, at the
ensuing municipal election. January 4. 1872.
'sI asiiNFt s. H. SHOCK.
P. W. MORRISON, the present Deputy
Westminster. Is a candidate for Wharfmaster
at the January election. VIA IN s.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. j. NJ.
MCKNIGHT as candidate for Wharfmaster
at the ensuing election. 'Aii1 62f
We are authorised 70 announce TOBIAS
WOLFE as q candidate for Wharfmaster ut
the. ensuing Municipal election-Jangary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, JULY IS, 1871.

The RIOT IN New 1oRK.-We published
Yesterday the details Of the riot in New York,
as far as they had been received. 1t was as
has been said, day Of bloodshed and terror.
The Orangemen had but a comparatively small
number in their procession. They were pro-
tected by the police and military, but the col
umn was several times attacked, and there was
severe fighting along the streets The militia
repulsed every assault. Special dispatches
state that thirty-one persons, two of whom
were women, were killed, and seventy woun-
ded, during the fighting With the exception
Of probably not more than half dozen soldiers
and policemen, the sufferers were all from the
assaants. The Eighty-fourth regiment OF the
New York National guards was the most active
in driving off the rioters, and many persons
were killed by their fire. The procession went
over the appointed line Of march and then dis
persed At eleven o'clock last night quiet
was restored. How deeply to be deplored 1t Is,
that the feuds originating in other countries
should be transplanted and continued in the
adopted land of those who felt their influences
abroad and many of whom have witnessed
their evil effects. After the riot had been sup
pressed and order restored, large numbers OF
policemen patroed the streets until this morn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

An ACT fixing the salaries Of officer: Of the Cor
R 5s72 ~ tic 's'"' FA' CHUNG '"''e ''"'
Be it enacted b. the City Council Of Alexan-
dria, That the salary Of the Mayor shall be $500
per annum; the tax on the seal and ordinary
fees he shall pay into the treasury monthly.
The salary Of the Auditor shall be $1,000 per
annum.
Superintendent of Gas. $500.
Superintendent Of Police, $500: and all sale.
from manure and other refuse matter shat! be
paid into the city treasury.
Clerk of the Market 500 per annum, and .
per cent on market rents
Collectors Of Taxes, y per cent on amount
paid into the Treasury.
Chief Engineer of Fire Department. so per
annum
Assessor, $3.50 per annum.
Treasurer of the Corporation, 500.
Messenger Of Council, $500 per annun.
Clerk Of the Board Of Alderman, $40
Keeper of Aims House 500.
Physicians IL the Poor each. Slm.
City Surveyor, 500.
Messenger of Board Of Aldermen, $40.
Steward If offices, 500.
Clerk of Common Council. 500.
Sec y Be- il enacted. That the Guage: ot
Liquors shall pay into the treasury ID per cent
.: his gross receipts.
Sec 3. This act shall be in force from ana NJ
ter its passage.
Passed Common Council July II, 1871.
GEO. r. SHINN. President.
Passed Board Of Aldermen. July II. 1871.
HENRY /. SIMPSON. President.
Approved: HUGH LATHAM. Mayor.
Tcstc: HAROLD SNuwpES. CYk. e. t..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

PkuHE- WATER TcE.-Iakc large soft pruncs
wash them and put them to boil, with enough
water to cover them: take care to keep them
from burning. rs soon as they burst open put
them into linen bag prcvious y wcttcd with
water to prevent waste and squeeze all the
juice into pan PLACED beneath; mix with lit
tie lemon Juice. Make clarified syrup. allow
ing for each pound OF pruneS pound OF power
with the plunc juice, and put it into freezer.
and serve immediately in sauccrS or jelly glasses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

1t is reported in the newspapers that D..
w. VOORHEES, has announced his intention to
withdraw entirely from political life at the close
of his present term in Congress. Accordingly,
he says that under no circumstances will he
permit his name to be used in connection with
the Democratic nomination for Governor Of
Indiana, and that he is not and never again ex-
poets to be candidate for any Office whatever
He will devote himself exclusively to the duties
of his profession, and his sole wish in connec-
ton with political affairs, is, that Mr.. Thomas
A. Hendricks may be the Democratic candidate
for President in 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The Attorney General does not intend to
employ assistance to the t. s. district attor-
mics. in the Ku-klux cases, except in North
Carolina. Gov. Parsons is not to be retained
in the Alabalnn cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

Full returns of the ccllSus OF New DIRK city
published in the Tribune Of Tuesday, give 4
grand total of o., 292 as the population Of
this number jlO,jj3 are white, ofnatlvc birth;
AIS, 646 are white, Of foreign birth, and l 1893
are cnl0red
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

There was an increase of deaths i'll Rlchuond
last week. The present weather is not tavora-
bic to health. Alternate rains and hot sun
shine are apt to produce sickness. The police
authorities and boards Of health, in all cities,
should now exercise due vigilance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The Merchants and the Grand Jury in New
York have passed resolutions approving OF the
course of Gov. Hoffman, in relation to the late
riot in that city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The New York Herald is arranging the Cab
net for Chief Justice Chase, i'll case hr *h"'l!
be elected next President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The Peach shipping season in Delaware has
commenced. The peaches are sent mostly to
New York and Philadelphia. The crop will be
very large one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

LEMoN-wATEE ICE-lirate the yellow rind
Of six large lemons into a bowl: squeeze the
juice upon it: coyerand let it stand for a couple
Of hours. then strain of the juice mix it with
half pint of water and pint OF rich syrup,
Beat the whites Of two eggs to i stiff troth. aud
add two tablespoonfuls of loaf sugar. powdered
and sifted, beating it in we'll as for icing; after
the lemon water is we'll frozen work this mix
turc quickly through it, and serve in glasses or
sauccrs lfthe ice is to be sent to table in a
bowl or dish. mcringuc must be added when it
is about half frozen. 1t is great addition to
any Waterloo. making it soft and rich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The Governor of Mississippi has Sent on 4
requisition for Eibeck Taliaterro, recently AZ
rested in Richmond, charged with forgery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The telegraph reports that the Orange de-
monstratons throughout Ireland, We're attended
with little or no disorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

Expenses. newspapers in our State
are beginning to count the cost incurred III
the adoption of the new Constitution, in the
executive. judicial, and Legislative departments,
the county expenses, the registration expenses,
the election expenses, and other matters, en-
failing upon the people heavy taxation and
bringing about many changes which were not
needed, foreign to the habits, and distastelul
to the feelings Of most Of our people. AS that
constitution was adopted-it is admitted under
pressurr--there is, however, no help Tor 1t
now. As to the additional and heavy costs
and charges, in the multiplicity Of offices, the
frequency Of clectionS-and their ''concome-
tant<, &C., there can he no dispute. The
public will have to take it out in grumbling.
Some day, or other, the weight Of govern
ment'' may be lessoned, and the burden Of cx-
pense alleviated, in some of the particulars to
whichwe have referred There is hardly aStatc
in which taxation is more severely felt. ut this
particular time, than in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The monthly me citing Of the Directors of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company took
place in Baltimore yesterday. 1t was stated
that l07 ,2ll tons of coal had been transported
during the month of June The receipts Of the
Company during the month were s6o:023.5s,
and the expenses $lG.0G9.32. The board
unanimously elected Richard Colt, clerk and
treasurer. in place of \. G. Dickerson: resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

The bake house at Capon Springs MAS con
sulned BY fire on the llth instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

LoUDorN CouNrY.-At meeting Of the
Executive Committee of the Loudoun County
Agricultural Society, held in Lees burg on Mon
day last it was determined to hold their tenth
annual exhibition, on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, the 18th. l4th. and 18th days OF
September next.
Mr.. Richard Trehearn, died at Hamilton on
Monday night last \ few weeks ago Mr. l..
injured himself in lifting piece of heavy tim
Der paralysis of the entire lower portion Of the
body soon followed, from the effects of which
he was great sufferer until relieved by death
as stated above.
The early train from Hamilton. on the ".
4 O., Railroad, on Monday morning, ran into
a lot of cattle belonging tie MIR. James Thomas,
killing one. breaking a leg each for two others.
and injuring 4 fourth.
\ youth named Trcnary: living near Lincoln
in this county, and aged about II years. last
week swallowed quantity Of Corrosive Subj
mate. Result. death in IS hours. -Lo"''o"'
Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

Rev. DR.. j. L. VI. Curry, of Richmond has
been ivited to the presi dency Of Mercer Uni
versity, Macon, Ga. Special inducements arc
proposed, and it is conjectured that the doctor
will accept. He has been elected to the Pro,
tessorship Of Moral Philosophy in Richmond
College. he being already Professor of English
Literature in that institution The Richmond
correspondent Of the Norfolk Journal says
Georgia is DR.. Curry native State, but he
arose to emnence in, Alabama, and he married
here believe that it is not generally known
that this versatile and accomplished gentleman
is said to be the original Of Miss Evans st.
Elmo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

Alexander Keith J ohpston. the distinguish
ed geographer died in London Yesterday in his
9th year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

WASHINGTON LTEMS-Ycs yesterday morning,
the trial Of Dr. Septimus T. Shuman indicted
for the murder Of Henrietta G. Paddon, in the
attempt to procure an abortion, on the 10Th Of
March last, was begun in the Criminal Court.
Justice Humphreys presiding.
DR.. D. ". Bliss was yesterday appointed
member of the Board Of Health, vice H. \.
Willard, resigned
In the Equity Court, yesterday, Washing
ton, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad
Company vs.. Washington city. Prayer of pc
tition refused.
Absentceisnl is the prevailing sentiment in
the civil service here Not less than one-third
of the clerical force Ct the various executive
departments in Washington. arc absent on sum
mer leaves at the present time
Mr. VIM H. Allyn, prominent clerk in
the secretary's Office of the Navy Department.
has resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

\ ToUcIlING SToRY-ln the cemetery at
Nashville, Tennessee, stranger was seen
planting q flower ovcra soldier grave. When
asked. WAS your son buried there - mo. !"
Your Son-in-law ? No. "A brother =
No" a relative p No.
.Attcra moment the stranger laid down a
small board which he held in his hand and
said
'WeI will tell you. When the war broke
out | was farmer in Illinois. wanted to en-
list. but was poor. had i wife and seven
children | was drafted had no money to
hire 4 substitute. so made up my mind that
must leave my poor. Sickly wife and little
children and 60 and fight the enemy After
| had got already to a. a young man W hom [
knew, came to me and said You have
big family, which your wife cannot take care Of
I will 60 for you. He did 60 III my place,
and in the battle Of Chiokamalea he was
wounded, and taken to Nashville hospital
But after long sickness he died. and was buried
here, and ever since have wanted tu CONC to
Nashville and SEQ his grave so saved up all
the spare money | could, and yesterday came
on. and to-day ]. foundry dear friend grave
With tears Of sorrow running down his
checks, he took up the small board and press
cd it down into the ground in the place Of q
tombstone Under the soldiers nalne were
written only these words lie died for me-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

C0ILEcTnE>' OFFICE. Jul V l.. ISL.
Tax payers will take notice, that the taxes due
the CITY Council of Acxandr. for the Year ISL
are now ready and in the hand. Of the Collectors
SUNDAY. from a. IN. to ) p. m. All pers % q
paying their taxes on or before tn" first d ~ 49,,
August. IN cturent janis, will be allowed - H..
count of u per cent; or before the l't dzc ~.
Scptember, ~ per cent: on or before the Isl I,v
Of October ) per cent. and Il" discount. viii j..
allowed after that date.
.JNO. T. HILL. Gov actar :. II
S..K. FIELD. Col actor :. y
Otiirc-Un dcr the Mansion fIou.,
north Of the Telegraph Office, w 700:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13
According 10 the Military Statistical Annual.

according TO the Military Statistical Annual:
Just published at St. Petersburg, the regular
Russian army consists of s52 battalions of in
fantry, 2Sl squadrons of cavalry, and ,422
guns. This force: when OH peace footing,
amounts to 33,043 officers and 1872, S29 men,
and when on war footing to 3S.0S3 officers
and | ,l73, SO men. Our very dear friend and
ally" will. therefore, we presume with tins
force, be ready for the next war-when it
comes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

EMBARRASSING OccURRENcE--Thc New
York correspondent of the Washington Pa
triOt writes -
Quite an amusing embarrassment occurred
at a recent wedding in the neighborhood of
New York. The bridal party assembled pune
tually, and the expectant bride waited her
strong arm Of support till the stipulated hour
had nearly sounded when 10 the groom was
not. The clergyman could here give little con-
ISOLATION. for this Christian was not in the land
Of spirits, and the great reunion, therefore,
could not be harpcd upon Again, if in the
flesh. comfort was impossible: for Miss Me
Bride would not be conciliateI, while her
'tixins' were losing their artistic touch and
finish Deeper grew the flush upon her
cheek, and the soft eyes looked far from an
gclic, when, hurrying with frantic speed, the
groom gained upon time. and arrived just on
the edge Of the last moment He had missed
the train and his appealing condition touched
the stern heart of even railroad supernten-
dent who furnished i special train. which
bore him to his place in the picture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

LIBERTY AND LAw.--There is great deal
of vaunted and professed Liberty in this couu-
try, and great deal Of Law in the statute
hooks and the decisions of udges-but We
fear, that as far as the practical and con'J'n'd
influences of these great blessings-Liberty and
Law united-are concerned, there Is not as
much Of either or both, as many suppose. And
Yet Liberty to be enjoyed, to bring peace, and
happiness and prosperity, to benefit the poo
pie, to make the country truly great. must be
regulated by law-and under the law the Lib
crty of the citizen must be preserved. License
is frequently substituted, in reality, for LIBERTY
and Law is made to bend to the popular feel.
ing Of the hour, to the clamor of the day or
what is worse still, to political and party be-
heSt> Could the untt.d princip pies Of law and
liberty prevail the stream Of justice would be
clear, pure and unimpcded-and the result
be happily felt and seen in every department
Of national and state affairs, and in the social
aud domestic relations of the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-13

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Srhr Hattie Wilmington, Ste p,,,,,,.,,
Crock. Grain :" Robinson y :. q S'''"''c
SAILED
Srhr FL $ia'Ir. .Ity."y Ctr. nv Amer; =.
Coal ca. - - -
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