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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

FIGURES FROM TIE New CENSUS A table
showing the area of the States aul Territories
of the United States, aal the number Of flui-
lies and dwellings, giving the totals By States.
has just been prepared at the Census office.
Preceding the table i'll the report there will be
brief statement OF all the transfers of terri
tory that have been made ftom State to State
from Territories to States. By States to the
general government. and TO the Uuited States
from foreign governments. Only six of the
thirteen original States, prior 20 ISL. had fixed
boundaries. They were New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, Pennsylvania. Delaware, Maryland and
New Jersey Some Of the States claimed all
the territory west e them to the Mi<si>sip;
river and some to the Pacific Ocean. The total
area Of the United States and Territories is
given as 1903 S44 square miles. The largest
State, Texas. has an area of pa 356 square
miles, with % 5 100 persons TO each. The
smallest Rhode Island has 800 square miles.
and loo 43-l0O persons to each. MasSachu-
sets has lS6 ST 100 persons to the square mi'e.
Connecticut, ll3 l5-l0O, and New jersey. los
81 100. No others have over 100 and only five
others above 30. In only Two or three of the
States the average number Of persons to a
family reaches -, aud in only two or three
falls below II. In two or three States the
nlmher of persons TO dwelling is fraction
over g. only 10 Nevada does it fall below I. OF
the States ouly California, Nevada aud Texas
have an area Of over 100000 square miles. =
" T. Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

A REMARKABLE WELL-Person> travelling
over the York River road have doubtless
noticed portable saw-mi immediately 90 the
banks of the Panumkey, Oh the Hing William
side, opposite the White House. 1t became
necessary 10 dig well to supply the engine
with water. and after digging about forty five
feet below the surface without finding water a
trench was dug from the river and the well was
filed in thar way. Al the depth of forty feet
large nuuIber Of bones, oyster shells OF lm
men>e size, aud petriicd bird were found \
box was also found about thirty five feet below
the surface made of plank and the pieces joined
with pegs instead Of uail<. Who mad the box,
and how did it get there? 1t crum bled to pieces
after being exposed to the air short time. At
high tide the water is within four feet of the
we'll You can dip water from the OIL her wells
10 the ncig borhood Indian town with cup,
yet there was no water there. for,y-ivc feet be-
low the surface In building the railroad
bridge fifteen feet OF Garth were taken from the
spot. making the depth OF the We'll about sixty
feet below the natural surface. - West Pint
.Sur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

HIGH LIEELED BOOTS FOR LADlEsr-The
Boston Journal Of Chemistry thus discusses
Que of the fashions Of the day:
We have before commented upon the ab-
surd fashion of high heels for ladies foot gear,
and We see that the mischevous device is at
tractiug the attention Of medical men ia Eng
land. \ London surgeon, Mr.. =. Hewlett,
reports several cases Of serious fractures of
limbs Indirectly caused by these heels, which
had trlpped up their wearers; aud he refers
also to the distortion and Injury to the foot
that they of;en induce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

BRAIDS AND SWITCHES. Some time since
when it was announced that the story that jute
bradS and switches were infested with in
sec,s was merely an invention Of the cuemy.
the w9meu built higher aui stronger. But now
distinguished chemist who has been iuvcSti-
eating the matter says that although it is true
there are 10 parasites III iute. still it is sure to
destroy the human scalp if allowed TO renain
long in contact with It, He says that 10 the
pre- paration Of jutc corrosive sublimate, most
deadly mercu;ial poison and nicotine. the essen
tial principle Of Tobacco. are used, and that the
jute, becoming brittle Ike spuc g.a>s. breaks
Toto small particles which enter the pures Of the
scalp. and, introducing the poi<un, causes first a
sight irritation. aud afterwards serious ulcera-
ton. Sluilar. though less marked, effects fol-
low the wearing of other substitutes for the
natural covering for the heal. 50 that evil re-
suits follow in any case These facts are not
stated in the expectation that they will make
the Last difference in the sale or use of the
article
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

Many petitions having been presented to the
Episcopal Houses of Convccation, sitting in
London, as to the Atbanasian creed the whole
matter has been referred to a committee of the
two Houses, which is to consider and report
to the next meeting as to relieving the scruplcs
held by many members of the Church as to
the use of the creed in the public services,
while maintaining the truth committed to our
charge Several of the Bishops, among them
being DR.. Temple urged Immediate action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

We think, from what We see in the newSpa-
pers, that some of the Democrats who rather
he'd back from the support of Mr., Greeley,
until he was nominated by the Baltimore Con
veution, from scruples which they, no doubt,
honestly entertained, are likely to be among
the most earnest and efficient advocates Of Mr..
Greeley, in the pending contest: aud to go into
it, with zeal not behind that Of any Of those
who did not hesitate at all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

It is said that Admiral Palo, the Spanish
minister. has reached Washington from New
port for the purpose, it is limited, of asking
this government to take some steps for the
punishment of the known leaders of the Cuban
filibusters for violation OF the neutrality laws
These persous it is alleged, fail in their
schemes, and then, like Ryan, return at once
to the protection of the Z. S. government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

Alvices received in Washington ailege th:t
the Emperor of Germany will not render his
decision as arbitrator, under the treaty Of Wash
ington, in the matter Of the Northwestern or
San Juan boundary dispute between Great
Britain and the United States before Septem-
ber The American Minister at Berlin states
that this government has submitted BY far the
strongest documentary evidence and believes
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

There was short supply Of ice, In New
York last Thursday, which lasted for twelve
hours, and caused quite an excitement Very
soon, however, supplies came in freely. 1t is
said that some Of the dealers are engaged in
making ice corners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

WASHINGTON ITEMS The Marine Band.
of this city. which attended the Boston Jubi-
lee, after considerable talk, got promise from
Gilmore that he would pay them $50 each Tor
their attendance. This promise was secured
By the intervention of the Secretary of the
Navy who was at the jubilee, and pow the
members of the band are anxious to obtain the
balance due them, and for that end Lave writ
ten to Boston.
An infant, eighteen months old. son of VIM.
Parker, about daybreak yesterday, craw!ed
from his bed to an open third-story window,
and fell to the ground, where it was found By
Mr.. r. Reeves. 1t bears little outside marks
OF its fall, but is believed to be in danger from
internal injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

W. Il. G. West, OF the I. S. n, native of
Philadelphia and on duty at the Naval Acade-
my, was drowned while bathing at Cape May,
yesterday. The Congress Hall life boat was
taking party out to fishing schooner at the
time, and hundreds saw him 60 down, but the
urdertow was SO great that he could not be
saved His body was recovered a half hour
af, arv ards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
ALLEGHENY LUMBER REG1oS.-The Pitt

ALLEGHENY LUMBER REGloS.-The Pitts
burg Post has the following:
Chiefly on account of the enormous supply
needed Tor the large and growing want of this
market, the supply in the Allegheny lumber
regious is in danger of becoming inadequate to
the demand
Pittsburg alone consumes not less that l00,-
OOO,Ouo, OF feet per arnum, and while not much
more than that quantity has passed down
the Allegheny this season, one-h half of it has
gone to markets below, leaving Pittsburg about
50,000,0 $50 short, which she must procure from
Michigan and Canada, as she is now doing, ex-
cept III the case of poplar and walnut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

BREvITT is public as we'll as social vr-
tue which inveterate professional takers can
neither practice nor understand. They have
established foolish and vain habit which CON-
mon sense should have taught them to de troy
in its iucipiency. But if prolixity and waste Of
words be reprehensible among takers and
speakers, what shall We say of its merciless To-
fiction when conveyed into book or essay.
How toilsome it is to pursue the meanderings
OF a circumlocutory style, while we wish that
Lycurgus were alive to enforce brevity The
strength of an idea or sentiment is often weak
ened, nay. utterly lost, through the multiplicity
Of words employed in its statement. Circum-
ocutiou Injuries the author just as procrastina-
ton does the man of action.
There is majesty in brevity, which, being
instantly understood, inspires confidence. We
ns.iuctively distruSt the speaker or writer who
avoids coming CT once to the point, either by a
vain display of words, or by his want OF def
mite conception Of the sutject of which he
would treat. Waste OF words is also waste
Of time, and invariably indicates shaownesS
The man Of thought, Of clear conceptions, will
generally select bold words of unuistakabie ap-
niication, stating lis proposition tersey and
clearly. He seldom fails Of being understood,
with little or 20 effort on the part Of his hear
ers, and for this very reason. to great extent,
secures popuarity.-Phi}d. Record
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.
TO shor the ue,y age and body of the Times


\ communication in the Washington Star
NOT long siuce suggested the possibility of the
germs of small pox being in some cases con-
yeycd l,y flies from infected persons to others
not infected thus spreading the disease. Ii
seems says the Star, that some such idea must
have prompted experiments by NJ. kiatzinsky'
EicuneSe professor, who says that they con-
firm the idea.
The dress fan of high character is now ex-
c!usively made in Paris. 10 no other city does
a modern fan command price of $500: and
the makers may wei! claim to have made all
Europe tributary to them, admitting, however,
that they canUot rival the cheap aud remarka
Die quality of the Chinese fans.
Nilsson and Kellogg appeared in the Mar.
rage of Figaro in her Majesty Theatre
London. on Thursday night. The eombina-
ton drew an immense crowd and Kellogg was
personally congratulated by the Duke OF Edln
burg and Cambridge on her success.
At the present time, when there is general
need of disinttctantS. it is well TO know that re
cent experiments in India prove that roasted
coffee answers that purpose admirably, actually
destroying animal and vegetable ef1lvla
Rev. Henry Highland Garrett takes up the
challenge thrown down by Saunders and offer:
to meet him in public discussion in defence Of
General Grant, III New York, at any time dur
ing the month Of August
Samuel Thatcher died at Bangor, Thursday
night, aged ninety-six He was elected to
Congress in 1904 and at the time of his death
was the oldest graduate of Harvard and the
oldest Mason 10 the l.. >.
Mrs. kenney young California matron who
had been slandered when the asperser of her
fair fame happened near her, instantly sent
him to another world with load OF shot
John l. Wood, assistant postmaster at In
diauapoliS, was arrested yesterday as defaul-
ter for $4,000 or 50 900. He was released on
bail.
The Prince Of Wales visited the [. S. feet,
off Southampton. yesterday. The visit wa:
private, aud he declined to visit Southampton
or receive depualiou from the town.
The Raleigh colored men who mobbed a
colored man because he chose to 60 over to
Greeley have before them prospect OF pun
iShment.
\ collision on the Auburn b7aoch of the
New York Central Railroad yesterday killed
FIVE persons and injured several others.
The female suffragists are out with an ap.
peal to the women of the country in favor Of
the Radical ticket.
The Saratoga races closed yesterday, and
the season Was au entire success Good order
was preserved throughout.
Sheffield 5 paper mill at Sangertus, \. T.,
was burned Yesterday involving a damage Of
$500, OOO 1t was insured for $l05, 900
Stokes thinks he will be let out on bail aud
10 that eveut desires to go to Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
r. B. BAYLY, Secretary.

REVELATIONS OF Fisk Macaulay' draws
the following picture of the rrohlgacy Of Fisk.
Jr., in the Rochester n. ~ Democrat aud
Chronicle
Many things are now brought out concern
ing Fisk which may surprise his admirers
One is the fact that at the time of his death
he was running down 10 business habits. aud
that had he lived he would Soon have been
ousted from his well-ftathered nest Fisk was
not a first class business man. His frieuis
claimed this distinction for him as compensa-
ton for his bad habits but is is now evident
that he was vastly overratcd. 1t may, then,
he inquired how he could have obtained so im-
portaut position. The reply is that he got
into the confidence of Daniel Drew, who had
an extensive influence in the Erie Road. and
desired the former to be IN its service. In this
manner Fisk was placed 10 4 position which he
improved to commit the most reckless 70! berry.
1t is now said that Drew became disguised with
Fisk management. aud had for three months
planned his removal, but was anticipated by
the assassin. Fisk. at the time of his death
was utterly insovent He had wasted large
part Of his stealugs in diSS patton OF costly
character and it is said Mrs. Mansfield had a
powerful rival whose establishment cost an
enormous sum. 1t is supposed that Fisk spent
from $1,000 to $1,000 per week. This rate Is
suggested BY the fact that his pocket money
found on his person. alter his death. consisted
of Is 500 bills. This was DOT business funds.
Indeed. had il been such, il would have been
deposited in bank 1t was evidently his loose
change, to use a common term. and it is prob
able that it would have been al gone before
Monday Fisk was overrated prodi! iousy be-
cause his bravado passed for courage aud his
impu1ence for enterprise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
Conservative Meeting in Warren Co.

Att meeting of the Conservative party, held
in Front Royal, on Monday, the 18th Instant,
Jno T. Lowell, esq, was called to the chair
and r. B. Bayly, esq, requested act as Sec
rotary.
The chairman explained the object Of the
meeting TO be to appoint delegates 10 represent
our county in the Congressional Convention to
be held in Alexandra on the 18th day OF Al
gust \ committee, consisting OF two from
each township, was appointed to select dele
gates.
Committee reported the following named
gentlemen:
Trout Royal Towuship-John T. Lowell r.
B. Bayly; alternate, S S. Turner Cedarvic
S. W. Thomas, Blshrol Rust Capt. i.
NJ Earle. T. B. Massie; alternates. ". y.
Melton, Philip Swami ForknJ. r. Rich
ards. Col l. \. King; alternate, VI {. Rich.
ardsou. South Rver-R i. Flhnell. Jonn
W. NARROW; alternate, James w Boyd.
4 resolution introduced by Giles Cook, jr.,
that any member of the Conservative party
present at the convention shoula cast the vote
Of the county in event that none OF the dele.
gates appointed should be present, was car,
ried
There being present several candidates fol-
Congressional honors, Loud calls We're made and
answered by DR.. j. G. Hill, Of Alexandria
who orened his speech by stating that he was
last ditch" Democrat, aud that h.s remarks
would be addressed principally to that c ass.
His remarks were wetimed and tavorahly re
ceiyed Mr. H was followed by Mr. Claush
ton, one of AIexandria's gifted sons, with a
most eloquent address Mr.. e. is an orator OF
the first water aud his address was received by
the audience with many marks Of pleasure.
Mr. Moore, from Clarke. was then louiy
called for and responded in speech powerful
and telling in its effect.
The audience, although having listened tc
all the candidates present, could not di>perse
until they had heard from Mr. l.. i Boyce
of Clarke His was characteristic speech,
full of Wit aud humor. not without depth aud
earnestness, and Greeley to the backbone.
On moton, the secretary was requested tc
have the proceeding, published in the Warren
County Seutipel, with the request that all the
papers 10 the district, friendly to the cause
copy the same
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JOIN T. LOWELL. Chairman.
r R,yIy Sarrat,rc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

The July report of the Department OF Agrl-
culture figures up good showing for the grow
ing cotton crop. Only in four States Is there
less than an average while in the States hav-
ing the largest cotton area the standard Is more
than maintained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

The Manassas correspondent of the Virginia
Star, says that James F. Clark, recent editor
of the Manassas Gazette. has gone South on
prospecting tour aud that MIR. D. ". Whiting
editor and proprietor of the Fairfax News has
resumed the editorial chair of the Gazette. Mr.
w was the original founder Of the Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

The news of the attempted assassination Of
King Amadeus and wife, created intense ex-
element among the Spanish residents in New
York. 1t is said that the leading Spanlards will
hold meeting with view to adopt an address
congratulaing the King and Queen upon their
escape. and denouucing the authors of the
attack q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

There are at present nineteen prisoners con-
fined in the Tombs prison, New York, charged
with murder, and ouy two of them have uu-
dergone trial, and one is under sentence Of
death; in fact he has been twice sentenced.
This IS James Foster, of car-hook notoriety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

IF official advices sustain the press dispatches
relative to Consul General, Mr. Buffers conduct
at Alexandria, Egypt, it is understood that
orders will be at once given forhis removal from,
Office. He was dismissed year ago, but the
order was revoked before it reached him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

4 letter from Richmond published in some
of the newspapers says that one portion of the
programme of the Radicals. and their new al
lies adopted at late conference is that Fir-
GINA Republicans shall conuo! the party in
the State as far as practicable, and that they
shall be preferred hereafter in the distribution
of federal patronage in Virginia, it being alleg-
ed that Republicans from abroad have too
much power aud favor here to the damage of
the Republican cause in the State. An intima-
ton to this effect was given in an article. anpa-
rently authorized which We recently copied
from the Washington Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

The entire delegation from Stafford county,
to the convention to be held at Tappahaunock,
to nominate Conservative candidate for Con.
gress, from that district. are in favor of Maj.
Rraxton 5 nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

The act recently passed by the Legislature of
the District of Columbia, enforcing civil
rights in all restaurants, barber shops, &c.,
goes into effect to- day. 4 failure to comply with
the provisions of the law is punishable by fine
and forfeiture of license
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
Il COMMUNICATED.

i'F'IHC NIJ-i TED.
\ Street Railway and Park Well won
We be fixed Gentlemen. there is nothing like
energy and Improvement if wee want to make
Alexandria what she ought to be-therctore
push these two good and beneficial works and
others will follow in their train.
ALEXANDRlAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
VIRGINIA NEWS

Yesterday fatal accident occurred on the
South-sde railroad. Ayoung man by he name of
n. L. Boyd, in attempting to pass from one
car to another while the train was running at
full speed, fell down between the cars and was
run over. He survived ouy about half an
hour. The deceased had been in Attendance
at public meeting, and was returning to his
home 10 Nelson county.
The Charlottesville Chronicle says =" Messrs.
Wood g. Massie have sold Judge Rlves' Boil
ing Spring farm. near Warren, in Albcmarle
county, for $25, 900. to party OF English gen,
tIemen These parties have also purchased
for the same price au adjoining estate from
John S. Coles.
The Norfolk Journal of yesterday quotes po-
tatoes at % SOC per barrel; apples Slal 25 per
barrel; peaches 50c.a$l per box, aud water.
melons $lOal5 per hundred.
The Supervisors OF Halifax county have APP
propriated the sum Of $3.50 to procure a ror.
trait of the late Judge William Leigh, which
is 10 be placed ia the courtroom OF the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

An UNFORTUNATE FAMILY.-Two weeks
or NJ re ago paragraph announced that man
named Craven and his TWO sisters, who had
ouly recently arrived IN this city, all became in
Saue about the same time. The story was
strange and sad, and its continuation is more
strange ard sad. Another member of the
family. residing at Malone, Franklin county,
manifested symptoms Of insanity at the same
hour the same symptoms were exhibited by the
three members residing in this city. The Ma
lone brother soon became ravihg maniac, aud
was confined to his dwelling % one occasion
he managed to secure possession of a pistol and
with it attempted to end his life Que bullet
discharged from the weapon cut off per ion of
his car. \ day or two ago his Adetermined
to send him to Puughkeepsie, and he passed
through this city in charge Of keeper Troy
Times. ". !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20

Small pox has almost entirely disappeared
from New York, and has much declined in all
the other cities where it has lately prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
UiEft.

In his city, on the 10Th instant, Of consump-
ton J L LA, beloved wife Of Frrd and Travis,
in the Alth year Of :.er age. yns-The friends
and acquuintances Of the family are respectfully
invite to attend the funeral, from the residence
Of her husband s. south Fairfax street, between
GItbon uni Franklin, on Sunday Afternoon, ut
four . 81 OK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
COMMUNICATED.

IUMNI NICATED.
hope that steps will be al once taken to Sc
cure the ground for the Park Now is the
time. Everybody wants Park.
ANOTHER LABORER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-20
L.1.S.IL COMMERCE..
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ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Boats Z L Moore, NJ 4 Myers, D Cromwell,
J II Sticknry, q \ Pesrre and james Ander-
son, to American Coal Co; b .nt> NJ ? G Morri-
son, NJ Biocher, N a Edwards sEd jas L Moi
ter TO New Contra. Coai Co; boa! Noble Grand,
TO Mary land Coal Co.
DEPARTURES
Boats Iron<ileS, Emma J 3 Cszeaux. J & II
korn<, Jas Eandcrvuort, Joseph Hitch, q ?
LLOYD. W Sloan, Alex Ray, " 7 Hussett, E
V White, VI \ Myers NJ p c Morrison and d
Cromwell. for Cumberland.