Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-28
Alexandra Gazette
Two Rumans.

past ten years both have been not simply out
laws" but malefactors Of the most dangerous
character who bid defiance to lawmakers as
we'll as those whose dnty it is to execute the
law They were even terror to their own
class Of evil-doers, and in the case OF Haggerty
the Governor of Pennsy ylvania the present III
cumbent, Geary) stood in such mortal terror
of him that he released him from the prison
on condition that he should leave the State
never to return. This remarkable act of ban
ishment was the subject Of much comment at
the time; but the good citizens Of Philadelphia
seemed in no way desirous of questioning the
right of their State Executive to employ this
prerogatiye, or to be abashed at the confession
that their jails were insecure and they prefer
red that their neighbors be injured rather than
themselves
Haggerty appeared to be surrounded by
hosts of invisible friends while in Philadelphia,
and his mysterious modes OF escape, sometimes
from the very threshold of Justice, often par
took Of the romantic, and reminded Us OF the
palmiest days of Claude Duval and Jack Shep-
pard.
Banshed from Philadelphia, and unable to
visit that metropolis except in disguise, and
during exciting periods, Haggerty sought con-
genial companionship in the quiet Of New York.
But there was already zone Richmond i'll the
field and from the moment OF his arrival his
claim to leadership has been contested by 'Red-
DIV the Blacksmith" who has at last rid socie-
ty of its pest.
There is a peculiar question of moral ethics
arising out of this homicide Varley has GER
tainly been service to the community in Kidding
it of the most dangerous because Of the most
reckless, bloodthirsty, and lawless) Desperate
in our midst From the statements OF witness
es it appears that he acted in self-detence. II
there is any choice between two evils, the rid
dance Of Haggerty is more relief to society
than Of Varley If the law had been properly
administered without the interference OF such
influence, Haggerty would have suffered its
heaviest penalty years ago
In Philadelp phia he was in the habit of kill
ing his man, or manning him, at times, every
fortnight or two, but witnesses, among them
police officers whose reputation had previously
been good, were subsidized. In this city he
seemed to have enjoyed the same immunity.
The character of Farley is almost as desperate.
That this startling event will check him in his
career is to be hoped for by- all well disposed
citizens; but that law should punish him Tor do-
ing in an unlawful manner what the law itself
should have done long ago-removing this ruf-
fan from our midst-is one of those entangling
for the Jury box If the termination had been
the same as that of the memorable engagement
between the Kilkenny cats, the temporary SEN
sation would, no doubt, have been even greater
than it is but it would have saved a great deal
of argument and moralizing, and certainly a
long bill to the county-N !. Standard.
ADVICE TO LADIEs-Have the feet well pro-
tected, then pay the next attention to the chest.
The chest is the repository of the vital organs.
There abide the heart and lungs. 1t is from
the impression made upon these organs, through
the skin that the shiver comes. It's nature S
4 woman never shivers from the effect OF cold
upon her limbs, or hands, or head; but let the
cold strike through her clothing on her chest,
and off goes her teeth into chatter, and the
whole organism is in Il commotion. One sud
den and severe impression of cold upon the
chest has slain its tens Of thousands. There
fore, while the feet are well looked after, never
forget the chest These points attended to, the
natural connection of the dress will supply the
rest and the woman is ready for the air. Now
let her visit the neighbors, go shopping. call
upon the poor, and walk for the good of it, or
the fun of it.
Keep away from the stove or register, Air
that is dry or burnt, more or less charged with
gases envolved by the fuel is poison Go up
stairs and make the beds with mittens on
Fly around the house like mad, and ventilate
the rooms Don't sit peht up in a single room
with double windows. Fruit will not retain its
full form and flavor in air-tight cans : neither
will women They need air. If the shiver
comes on during these operations, go directly
and put on something more about the chest.
Again, do not live in dark rooms. Light
fades the carpet, but it feeds the flower. No
living animal or vegetable can enjoy health in
darkness. Light is also necessary as air, and a
brown tan is far preferable, even as matter of
beauty, to sickly paleness ofcomplexion.
The STORY OF CAPT HoCKLY.-Everybody
i'll Boston, aud other parts of the world, knew
the genial Captain Hockly He had many in,
innate friends in Boston, and some who will
read this story with tears yelling in their eyes
as they arc reminded of the pleasant hours they
have spent in his society. Capt. Hockly's name
appeared in the newspapers from month tc
month, as he sailed to and fro across the Allan
tic less than two years ago; there was nothing
too pleasant, nothing too complimentary, to say
of the generous Capt Hockly; Boston business
men, literary people, the best society oftwo con
tinents dined and wined at his table while thu
China gallantly ploughed through the broae
ocean; and, when shore was reached, there wa
no courtesy that taste and refinement could sug
sest that was not thrust upon him And We
for year aud half Capt Hockly has not beel
seen or heard from BY his friends The fact o.
his disappearance has not been mentioned il
the public prints and his family are IN utter lg
noance ofhis whereabouts. He has mysterious
" disappeared, like Lansing and his fate, llk
that Of Chancellor, is sealed to the knowledg
of stricken family and sorrowing friends, VIII
have, with loving aud earnest search, tollowe'
the imprint of his footsteps until they were los
to mortal sight.
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