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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

An OLD SoLDIER..A correspondent Of the
Norfolk Journal writing from PittSy wanna
county, relates the following incident
"While General Pickett was on a visit to this
couuty-which, by the way, had more than a
dozen companies in his divisional scene Of a
comic serious character occurred. An old gray
jacket, w. II. X Robertson, who followed scv-
eral sous into the army and left an arm at Get
tysburg, had heard that the General was on
the court-green. Hurrying directly up to him,
and looking him over from head to foot, Rob,
ertsou exclaimed, This amt Gen. Pickett?'
That used to be my name, replied the Cen
er,l But this ain our General Pickett?' en-.
quired Robertson again. Ill swear it is, an
swcred the General Then, looking the General
full in the face, and running his fingers through
that long hair-tor a citizens suit does some
times disguise an old army cq'mintance-Rob
crtson, at last satisfied, shouted, Yes, by the
Lord, this is our General Pickett! and throw
ing that one remaining arm around the Gener-
ais neck, he continued, General | must hug
you; General, must kiss you and it was ac-
cordingy so done Both parties, although all
unused to the melting mood, shed tears pro-
tuscly, and crowd Of by$tanlcr> were not en-
trcly unaffected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

\ letter from Richmond in the Baltimore
Gazette, says, during the discussion in the I'm
migration Convention, some English settlers
spoke and concurred IN saying that we have a
suffciency of labor under the circumstances
and the colored man is the best and cheapest
laborer by odds that they know Of. They all
insisted that We chiefly needed capital and the
men who could bring at least money enough to
buy small farm and work it. Several of the
Virginia gentlemen, however, copteuded that
the colored man, whom they had tried in every
way and on every plan since the war, was unre-
liable, and the only hope Of Virginia was to pro-
cure good white laborers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The editor of the ChristianWorl in the follow
ing paragraph, writes evidently from experience
lie says:--"We can safely recommend grad
uate of newspaper office for almost any station
in life, at least or all such as require pretty
good knowledge of the pcculiarities and charac-
teristics of the human family. a man who
can preserve the serenity of his temper, the
sweetness of a Christian disposition, and an I'M
tagging perseverance amid all the obstacles and
difficulties which newspaper publication pre-
seuts, deserves to be ranked with Job for pa
thence, Baxter for goodness and the Iron Duke
for nerve and determination
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

la the course of the debate in the Senate,
yesterday, on Mr.. Anthony's resolution, Mr..
Upton said she believed there was deep, dam
ming and fostering corruption all through this
administration. He believed the country was
cursed with the plundering oficeholdcrs Of this
administration. But he did not believe this
was reflection on the republican party he
believed that the republican party was yet
worthy to be saved He refused to be read
out of the party because he did not tall down and
worship the intellectual colossus who sits in
the White House."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

VIRGINIA OYSTERMEN We ask our Leg.
islaturc to adopt some humane principles on
which to adjust the oyster tax, which at pre-
sent is most ruInous.
There arc two ways in which it might be le-
We'd either Que ofwhich would be preferable
to the present method.
!. The shores Of the Commonwealth, below
water mark, might be surveyed and marked
off, after which the sheriff of each county
could, under authority OF law, rent them out
in small parcels, under restrictions to prevent
their falling into the hands of mere jjobberS and
SPECTATORS This method would have the adj
vantage of simplicity The Rocks could be
subjected to a separate tax for the privilege of
taking oysters
,. 4 convention with Maryland fnr uni
fnrmity in the laws Of the two States under Il
system taxing the actual ''catch. "
This indeed. seems to us Indispensable; for
with more liberal system in our sister State
the tax falls here on the poor oyStcrman and
not on the rich consumer. ln illustration of
this recall the effect Of the tax of three Cts.
per buShel on all carriers or purchasers Of uy-
StcrS. The effect was to send buyers to Mary
land, and our own people were left without
market In one word, and here is the key to
the whole question. Virginia cannot afford to
place greater rcStrc!ionS on this industry than
Maryland. Baltimore is the great oyster mar
ket of the country, aud our excess of taxation
over that imposed by our sister State is dead
loss to the Virginia oy>tcrlnen. who, compet-
ing with those Of Maryland, are bound to COM
form to their prices. by which means our pco-
pie, and not the consumers in New York or Chi
cago, are made to pay the tax. Ii our friends
will bear this in mind we may expect more jul
dicous legislation than we have yet had on this
subject. NORFOLK TTginion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. Neg
ley has introduced bill prohibiting that har-
Dor, port, or pilotage fees dues, or other taxes
or imposts, be levied or pretended to be levied
on the tonnage, merchandise, trade, imports,
or cargoes Of any vessel, or the vessel itself, by
virtue of the authority of any State or munich
pal government, except wharfage: pierage, and
dockagc and enactiug that the collection or at
tempt to collect the same or any portion there
of, be penal offence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

Mr. Akerman, the late U. S. Attorney Gen
eral, yesterday resigned his position, and re-
ceived complimentary letter and endorse
ment from the President The Senate in Ex-
ecutivc session took up the nomination Of Mr..
George f. Williams to be Attorney General
Of the L. S., to succeed Mr. A., and unani
mousy confirmed it, without reference to a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The failure of the three cotton firms in New
York, it is now asserted, was almost entirely
owing to the persistent efforts of L clique form
ed to put up the price of contracts The rea-
sons given tor suspension by the firms was il
simple desire to protect their creditors as we'll
as themselves. They expect to resume bust
ness in Il day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

At the trial of Mrs. " Wharton, at Annapolis
Yesterday, Mr.. Van Ness WAS put upon the
stand, but the admisSibility of the evidence be-
ing questioned by the counsel for the defence,
argument was had uron the point, and at the
conclusion of the Attorn Generals speech
the Court adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The small pox is spreading throughout the
country In some sections it has assumed Il
malignant type, while in others it creates but
little alarm. In Brooklyn, considerable excite
ment is created by its ravages and corps of
physicians has been detailed to vaccina,e the
ctizrns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The Senate. yesterday. as WAS expected. re-
icccd Mr.. TIumbulIs amendment to Mr..
.Anthony'S resolutions and passed the original
resolution, Which provides for Il committee to
investigate ouly such alleged frauds and abuses
as may be referred to it by the Senate Mr. 7.
has introduced his amendment again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
committee.

A petition from some citizens OF Connecticut
has been presented to Congress praying the
passage of law providing that one dollar Il
year shall be paid to the National Treasury by
each and every able bodied single person in
the L, S. between the ages Of twcuty-one and
and thirty-three years. This is called "arrallg-
ing the internal revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

\ claim has been presented to the L. S. Gov
crnment by the British aud Hawaiian vessels
which saved the scamcn of the whaling feet re-
Gently wrecked in the Northern Pacific ocean.
1t amounts to $500, which is at the rate of
$50 for each seaman. The matter will he de-
cided by the Secretary of the Treasury, who
will pay what he shall conclude is a reasonable
ca nansation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

Messrs. AIilburn of Washington, are now sup
plying from their fountain both cold and hot
soda water The latter, served with their cof,
fee and chocolate syrups, is said to be just
the thing needed in chilling December weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
compensation

: An explanation was made in the French Ma
tional Assembly, yesterday, of the cause of the
delay of the commission of inquiry into the ca
pitulation of their Notifications and armies du-
ring the war with Germany. Examination had
been made into some of the cases, and the
commanders of six fortresses had been sen
teuced to undergo punishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

THE LATE GEN ANDERSON. An official
order from the War Department announces the
death of Brigadier Gen. Robert Anderson, at
Nice. France. on the Goth of October last.
speaks in commendatory terms of the charac-
ter of the deceased, and mentions that on the
18th of April, 1865, exactly four years after
his surrender of Fort Sumter, he had the sat
isfaction. by appointment of the government
of again hosting the identical flag, which
meantime had never left his custody, over the
same fort, then reduced to heap of ruins.
His remains have been placed on board the |.
s. ship. of-war Guerrero for transportation to
the U. S. On their arrival proper orders will
be issued to do them honor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The Grand Duke Alexis as stated ycster.
day, has sent $1,000 to Mr.. W. II. Aspinwal
for the poor of New York city. He has also
given $1,000 for the poor of Boston, and it is
said that he will give $1,000 to the Chicago re-
lief fund
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The New York Police Commissioners have
rcScudcd their order prohibiting the lnterna-
tonals from parading through the streets Of
New York on Sunday next. The Board how
ever, will take every prccaution 10 prevent
any breach Of the peace on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The FL gee cotton claims came up for hear
Ing in the /. $. Court of Claims yesterday.
These claims arc the largest and most impor-
tant now pending before this court. The
amount OF money inv"lve!l i near half a
milliun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The p. 4 p. Railroad Mass Meeting pro-
posed by the meeting recently held in Aide
Loudouu county, will take place on Wcdncs-
day, 9th irst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A. II. II. Stuart, president Of the late i'm
migration convention, has appointed the fol-
lowing committee to lay rho proceedings of the
convention before the General Assembly:
Gen. j. d. Imbodcn, of Richmond Col. Will
liam Lamb. of Norfolk: Hon. Thomas S.
Flourney, Of Halifax, and Major John II. Lee,
Of Orange BY the terms of the resolution
creating this committec Mr.. Stuart is chair
man.
Henry Gh>clin. one Of the proprictors and
editors of the Norfolk Journal, and whose
whereabouts for several days past ,ras un-
known has fled TO Europe with an unmarried
wife and six children. 1t is stated that Chi
seHn took away with him several thousand
dollars belonging to his wife mother.
A shooting affray occurred yesterday in
Richmond, in front of the post office, between
John Smelling and Andrew Montiero both
sporting men. which resulted in Smelling being
probably fatally wounded. Montiero was ar
rested he Is but Slightly hurt. Last night
Smelling was better, and hopes Of his recovery
were entertained By the surgeons
U. S. Commissioner Bufum, in Lynchburg,
has discharged james MCGOWAN and +. J.
Folks. the Conservative Jud ges Of election in
that city at the November election, who were
arrested on the charge Of violating the enforce
mcnt act.
The citizens Of the eastern part Of Rocking
ham county are making an effort to rebuild the
bridges over the Shenandoah river ut Port Re-
public, River Bank. and Millers Mill. all Of
which were destroyed by the great tieshet.
The Norfolk Journal OF yesterday says that
the paid fire department of that city goes into
operation to-day The new department is com
posed Of the best material in the old depart
ment.
The first regular annual meeting of the Fir-
ginia and North Carolina Conference Of the
Colored NJ. f. Church in America, was held
in Petersburg on "Wednesday.
The widow of the late Mr. D. Wallach, of
Culpeper, sold her crop Of wheat 900 buShelS)
to Fcklcn 4 Son, Of Frederick Shurg, last week,
for Sl52
Miss Jcanuie Patterson is giving her read
ngs to large audiences in Stanton, CharIottcs-
vile, &C. She is universally admired.
Wild pigeons abound in Stafford county,
and are killed in great numbers.
The Physicians Of Lynchburg arc engaged in
vaccinatny the people in their several districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

4 bill will be reported in the I1ous. Of Rep
resentatives in day or two from the Appro-
priatiou Committee providing for the erection
of Federal building at Chicago, and limiting
the appropriation for the purpose to S4,0OoO00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

TIE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC
ACCorNTs. After an able aud elaborate dis
cusSion Of the various topics, relating to the
financial condition OF the State, the Anditorcon-
cludes as follows:
In concluding this report, cannot refrain,
from rendering to the General Assembly my
warmest congratulations at the evidences of
Improvement everywhere around us Our
revenues have rarely ever been more promptly
paid than this year, although two years taxes
have been collected together. The spirit OF
our people is more hopeful, and the antago-
nisn heretofore existing between labor and cap
ital gradually disappearing. Peace and har-
mony prevail in all departments OF the Govern
meut, and confident expectation of better
times is becoming more and more universal. [
am, very respectfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

.Owl.-Thcrc arc many tricks in trade, We
know, but the ''bcatingist'' one we ever heard Of
happened yesterday, to a we'll known gentle
man who visited the market for the purpose
of purchasing pheasant for a sick relativc.-
Three phcasants as the gentleman thought,
were found, but one of them being especially
large and fine, the gentleman selected ii from
turning the bird over to the cook; that iunc;,
touary upon examining the bird closely found
that the gentleman had brought home an owl
which had been sold him for pheasant OF
course the so.cacd pheasant was returned in
stantcr to the person from whom it was pur-
chased, but it is rather more than dangerous
now to say pheasant in the hearing Of
the purchaser. although he is decidedly nan
of peace. - ynchJr NcmS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

CANNON BALI TREE = Among the plants of
Guinea one of the most curious is the cannon
ball tree. 1t grows to the hcightof sixty feet.
and its flowers are remarkable for beauty and
fragrance and contradictory qualities Its
blossoms are of delicious crimson, appearing
in large punches, and exhaling rich perfume
The fruit resembles enormous cannon balls,
hence the name However, some say it has
been so called because of the noise which the
ball makes in bursting. From the shell do
nestle utensils are made, aud the contents con
tain several kinds of acids, besides sugar and
gum. and furnish the material for making an
excellent drink in sickness. But, singular as it
may appear. this pulp, when ina perfectly ripe
state is very filthy, and the odor from it is cx
ceedingly unpleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
THE TWO DOLLAR STEAM ENGINE
THE THREE DOLLAR STEAM EN-
CINE

has regular engine gearing, and is altogether the
most interesting toy ever presented. 1t Will run
two hours and half, and has power Il drive Il
do zen attachments.
OUTLINE ILLUSTRATIONS TO SHAKS-
PEARE, by Moritz Relzsgh. vol. Bcal'-
LOVES AND HEROINES OF THE POETS.
vol. Large
THE JOSEPHINE GALLERY. vol. Svo.,
Turkey antique. 81. Cloth -.
TRANSPORTATION OF INSECTS, By DR..
Duncan. Fully illustrated .................SS1. 30
KNlCKERBOCKER GALLERY, by Wash
ington Irving. New ed VOL, antlquc...S9
THE WAVERLY GALLERY of the principal
female characters of Sir Walter SCOTS Nov
els. Engraved by Heath .....................Sl."o
THE BYRON GALLERY. Spcndidy illus
THE COURT OF NAPOLEON. Morocco,
Turkey Antique... ...........".......SS
SWISS PICTURES, Drawn with Pen and
DALIELS ILLUSTRATED GOLDSMITH.
One hundred ensrarlngs -
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE GEMS OF
ENGLISH POETRY, selected and arranged
by Charles Mackay. | vol, illustrated ....S1
LIGHT OF THE WORLD AND OTHER
POEMS AND HYMNS, by eminent writers.
BRITISH HEROES AND WORTHLESS, with
PORTRAITS. 30
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, iIlustra-
..'.>o
HOUSEHOLD FRIENDS, for every sea-
son
GLEANINGS FROM THE ENGLISH PO-
ELS. ! vol, Morocco antique. .................S4
LADY GERALDINE'SC OURTSHIP. | vol,
Green and Gold Morocco Observation-Disclosures
WOODSIDE AND SEASIDE. illustrated
with per and pencil
KSPE ARE 5 SONGS AND SON
NETS
POETRY OF AND COURT
SHIP, selected and arranged by Palmer. with
Illustrations
SONGS OF SEVEN, BY JEAN ISGE7
LOW oo
WINTER POEMS, BY tuvOrite American 70
cts, with illustrations.
HYMNS FROM FABER Observation-Disclosures
Besides the above we have a very large
Sortmcnt Of
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
from zoe to $40 each.
FINE POCkET-kNIYES
WoStenhOlm' S make
FINE GOLD PENS
in variety Of beautiful holders.
GOLD PENCILS
in Russia Leather Cases, and thousand and
one beautiful articles selected expressly for the
Holiday trade The best and cheapest goods in
The South.
The above is only II partial list Of rich and
elegant goods. selected with special reference t"
the coming Holidays, all OF which have been
bought ut the lowest cash prices, and will be sold
Of the very lowest rates. 1t Will afford me pleasure
to show these goods. To parties who are unable
to visit the city to select Christmas presents, full
information will be cheerfully given by letter.
GEORGE E. FRENCH,
dec - No. IS, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

We are indebted to Mr.. Thos. E. Taylor, of
the State Senate, for copies of public documents,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
JAPANESE GOODS AND LACQUER
WARE

consisting Of richly inlnid Cabinets Card Re
cevers, Trays, handkerchief Boxes, Work
Boxes Magic Flowers. Fish and Boats.
BEAUTIFUL BONES, in Straw Work,
CHINESE TOPS,
JEWEL CASES,
TOILET CASES ana
CHINESE PLATES,
besides many other novelties in line Lacquer
Work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
HOLyDAr GOODS.
Rich, Rare and Be MtifuI Gods
NOW OPENING AT
FRENCH'S, No. % KING ST.


BIBLES.
From the smallest to the largest qllartos in all
styles of binding.
PRAYER AND III MN BOOKS.
in Antique and Velvet bindings-a great variety.
THE STOCK OF JUVENILE BOOKS
embraces the choicest English and American
publications. They have been selected with
great care and the assortment is the finest in the
South.
GAMES FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
in great variety-Bulding and Alphabet Blocks,
Back CANNON Board. Chess Men and Boards
HANDKERCHIEF AND GLOVE
BONES.
very rich in design and finish In Satin, three
coors, with Green, Royal, Purple and Lavcn-
der; in Red and Green Russia Leather and Tur-
key Morocco. Cloth, prices from 81 /" Sl' II set.
BRONZE GNkSTANDS AND GLASS.
Unique designs, from 81 to so each
FINE GOLD PENS AND PENCILS.
in Gold mouptrd, Rubber and Pearl cn>cs-r very
desirable for Christmas presents.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.
in every style.
SATCHELS a. TRAVELLING BAGS.
in Turkey, Morocco and Russia Leather.
FINE WRITING DESKS,
in Mahogany, Rosewood, Satnwood and Lelth
er, beautifully in!aid, and very artistic in de-
sign and finish.
PAPERTERAES.
in Morocco and Russia Leather.
PORTFOLIOS.
in great variety. Real Tartan, Scotch Wntt
GOods-grcat variety.
WORK HONE&.
in great variety new and unique styles.
LADIES' COMPANIONS.
in Russia Leather
Fine POrtmOnaieS.
Card Cases.
Cigar Cases and
Pocket KNIVES.
a beautiful collection of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
The DOLLAR STEAM ENGINE

the great toy of the season. Mailed to ANY
art Of the country OH receipt Of 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

From the smallest to the largest quart's, in all
styles Of binding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

The Board of Arbitration appointed under
the Treaty Of Washington will assemble to-day
at Geneva.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15

FRENCH CHINA.
A fine assortment Of TEA and DINNER
SETS, of various patterns, among them the new
Moss Rose pattern. Also VASES in great
variety, Fancy Mugs Coffee, Tete-a-Tete Sets
Cologne Sets, &c, at very low prices at G5 King
street. oct T-eu3m r.. j. MILLER.
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