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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-06

BLUNDERs OF TYpos.-Thc amusement af
lorded by ludicrous typographical errors will
be inexhaustible while printers are fallible and
editors write with abominabe indifference to
egibility. One of the most astonishing blum
ders Of this kind was comm itted some years
ago in an editorial in the Bulletin. The writer
who had cautioned his readers against cast
ing their pearls before swine. was amazed and
gricved to perceive that the composltor had
warned the public against 'carting their pills
before sunrise. This was corrected in the
proof; but the reporter who declared Of a
certain new store that it had sixty fancy WIN
,iows," was even more indignant than the
store-keeper when he saw in his paper the
statement that the establishment conta ined
sixty faded widows And then there was
the poet, in Muncy, who sought to soothe the
wounded feelings of bereaved family by pub
fishing in the local paper poetcal tribute to
he deceased daughter, Emily, in which he
declared that 1--WE will hallow her grave with
our tears He was pursued next morning by
Emiy's exasperated brother because the
printers insisted that I'VE will harrow her
grave with our steers.
The poets suffer most deeply. Nothing
could be worse, for instance, than the misery
Of the bard who asserted, in his copy that he
kissed her under the silent stars, only to
find that the compositor compelled him to
kick her under the cellar stairs. 4 certain
Jenkins, also, was the victim Of an aggravated
assault, because when, in his report of a we'd
ding, he declared that ''the bride was accom-
panied to the altar By eight bridesmaids the
types made it that ''the bride was accompanied
to the altar by tight bridesmaids. These
things are peculiarly unpleasant when they oc-
o,r IN rop,o rEc ,pop doath in the case Ot
the editor, who, while writing sympathetic
paragraph, observed that "Mr. Smith could
hardly bear the loss of his wife, only to find
that the printer had made it ''Mr. Smith
could hardly bear boss for a wife.
THE LATE WM. G. RIvEs.-At Walker 3
Church, in Alhemarle county a beautiful mar
bic tablet has been erected to the memory of
this eminent Statesman and noble son of 'lr-
sinia. which bears the following inscription:
IN MEMORY OF
one Of the Founders
Of this Church
WILLIAM CABELL RIEES, LID.
Statesman Dplomatist, Historian,
born 4th May, 1898.
Died 25th April, 1868.
Uniting a Clear and Capacious intellect,
a Courageous and generous Temper,
with sound Learning.
and commanding eloquence,
he won distinguished place
among the foremost men
whom Virginia has consecrated
to the service of the Country:
while he added lustre to his talents.
BY the purity and dignity
of his public career,
and adorned his private lite
with all the virtues
which can grace the character
of Husband, Father, and Friend.
and
CHRISTIAN.
BLESSED are the dead 1rhich,
die IN the LORD"
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YOUNG MEN.

Especially. who have become the Victims OF
Solitary Vice, and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to. an un1i1nely
grave thousands Of young men of the most ex-
Allied talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entranced listening Senates with
thc thunders of eloouence or walked to extacy
the living lyrc may call with full confidence.
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DIR. SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR.

A preparation OF roots and herbs, WAriNit"N ~ ~
Lr strictly vegetable. and can do no injury to
any one. ~ -.
1t has been used by hundreds, and known ior
the last 10 years as one of the most reliable, ei,
fcacious and harmless preparations ever offered
to the suffering. lftaken regularly ana perS's-
tently. it is sure to cure
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The head is trouble,

the above symptoms attend the disease ana NJ
o. her times very few Of them; but th" l'vrr Is
generally the organ most involved. Cure the
Liver with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-06

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis,
covered the most Certain, Speedy, rleasaht af'o
Efectual Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-06
PECIAL NOTICE
FINE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE.
RlES, FRUITS, NUTS, &c. FOR
THE HOLIDAYS.

FINE FAMILY AND FANCY GRoCE-
RlES, FRUITS, NUTS, &c. FOR
THE HOLIDAYS.
Raisins. Currants, Citron, Lemon Peel Figs
in drums. Transparent do. in boxes, Dried
Fruits Almonds, Pecans Palm Nuts, English
Walnuts Cocoanuts Flberts, Gran berries.
English and French Sauces and Pickles. Cat
s,,ps, Salad Dressing, Must4rds Sardnes, Fla,
voring Extracts, Syrups, Jellies and Canned
Goods Of every description, the cheapest in tn"
city. The original and genuine
ALBERT BISCUIT.
Peek, Frcan s Co.'S London Biscuits: in great
variety. Fresh and Fine Teas a specially.
ATMORES MINCE MEAT
Equal to home made The best manufactured
Try it.
Cox's Gcatine, Sea Moss Farine; Royal Des-
sicated Cocoanut, Rice Flour and Bermuda Ar
row Root for Puddngs, &c, sc.
FINE LIQUORS a specially.
We have on hand a stock Of fine imported and
domestic liquors, which cannot be surpassed in
quality in any city.
Choice brands of Smoking and Chewing To-
bacco and Cigars.
GEO. McBURNEY & son,
dec 12-1m I6G and 10 King street.
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MARRIAGE.

Married persons, or Young Men contemplat
ing marriage, aware, of Physical weakness mes
Loss of Procreative Power-lmpotency, Ner-
vous Excita oility Palptation, Organic Weak
ness, Nervous Debility, or any other Disauah
fcation, speedily relieved.
He who places himself under the care OF Dr.: >.
may religiously confde in his honor as gentle
man, and confidently rely upon his skill as &
phVSician
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tNlltlE, SVlTV CUTE
dice, costvcncss, sick head
ache, chronic diarrhea at-
fections ofthe bladder camp
Regulator. dysentery, affections OF the
kidneys, fever, nervousness,
chills, diseases of the SKIN,
------simpurity of the blood, mel
sncholv, or depression OF spirits, heartburn colc,
or pains in the bowels, pain in the head, fever
and ague, dropsy, boils, pain in the 6aGk, a S Sc
Druggists Macon. Georgia.
Price 81; by mail 81 25 For tSIa, sale y ppo
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. MARRIAGE.

Reflect that a sound mind and body are the
mos, necessary requisites to promote connubia
happiness, Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage, the
prospect hourly darkcns to the view, the mno
becomes shudowed with despair, and flied with
the melancholy reflection that tho happiness
nrotb,, IS blighted with our own.
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DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
Weakness of the Back or Limbs, Structures,
Affection Of the Kidneys or Bladder, ny o!uh-
Nervousness, Dyspdpeia, Languor, Low Spirits
Confusion OF IDEAS, Papitation of the Heart
Timidity, Trembling, Dimness Of Sight, or CID
diness, Disease Of the Head, Throat, Nose OF
Skin, Affections of the Liver, Lungs Stomach
or Bowcls-those terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits of Iouth-sccret and 5oi-
tary ~ practices more fatal to their victims thai
the songs of the Syrens to the Mariners Of Ulys-
ses, hlightng their most brilliant hopes or an
ticpations, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-06

IN SEASON.
IS whole. half ard quar- boxes Layer RaIsins.
mats Secdless do.
boxes Sultana Secdcss do.
10 boxes Valencia do.
; casks New Currants.
5 boxes Citron.
boxes Lemon Peel
nov 30 x. NJ. LAWSON.
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-The sub
~ scrlbcr hereby gives notice that he has
taken out letters of administration de bonis non
upon the estate Of TU RN Err DIXON, deceased
MARY }. DIXON, deceased.
All persons indebted IT, either Of said estates
arc requested to make inn edate payment, and
all persons having claims against them are re-
quested to present them tc him.
dec 6-tf VIM H. IRWIN.
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A large lot received this day from Prince
William county, Va.
dec - ROBI. l.. WOOD.
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INSURANCE.
INSURANCE.
Liverpool and London dGIObe
Insurance Company.

PREMIUMS RECEIVED IN THE UNITED
STATES:
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YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves By 8 certain prac
tice. already described, habit frequently learn
ed from evil companions or at school, the effects
of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, and
if not cured, renders marriage impossible, and
DESTROYS both mind and body, should apply I'M
ncdiatcly.
What Il pity that a young man, the hope OF
his country, the pride Of his parents, should be
snatcned from all prospects, and enjoyment OF
life by the consequence Of deviatlng from the
habits Such persons must, before contemplate
ing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
The swedIah ImmIEralIon.
SUCCESS OF THE FIRST ooLoNY-ANoTHER P
POSED.

SUCCESS OF THE FIRST ooLoNY-ANoTHER PRO
POSED.
The company of Swedish immigrants, who
came over under charge of Mr.. H. A. Malmsten'
of this city, arriving at New York, last week,
have settled in their new homes, in and about
Middletown. They numbered thirty-fVe. most
ly men, and are spoken of as hearty and intelli-
gent looking people. Most of them are farm
laborers, having pursued that occupation at
home, and expecting to be employed at it, here
Those who employed them, in advance, are un-
derstood to be we'll pleased, and on the whole,
this first experiment is regarded as complete
success, far.
We nnderstand that the terms on which the
party came were that they were TO work one
year for the price of their transportation from
their former to their present homes, which
amounts to &60 and at the end Of the year were
to have gratuity, not definitely fixed, but
amounting to probably $15 or $40. This arrange
ment applied to both sexes. 1t is said how
ever that these terms are likely to be modified
somewhat, in view of the fact that the Swedes
could probably get much higher wages. In fact,
parties made attempts to induce some of them
to give up their contracts, for the inducement of
better pay. About $S per month"; it is thought
would be satisfactory.
Mr.. Malmsten now proposes to bring over a
second party, mostly girls for domestic 'help,
cooks, etc, for the accommodation OF parties in
this city. Quite a lumber Of families are con-
edering the proposition favorably, and it il
likely tnat he will again visit Sweden, with this
object in view.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
New .CantIe News.
p ON ur New Caste Correspondent.

r ON ur Ee,0 Castle Correspondent,
BAY PARTY. Charles V&ndever, deputy Clerk
OF the Peace, Alexr. Cooper, Esq, and e. L.
Chase, of the firm of s. M. Chase, u Son, go
down the Bay on Thursday for two or three
days. on fishing excursion III the Ndtdd Queen.
PAINTING UP'-Phe iron railing ON the Court
House pavement, for the first time for number
of years, is having black coat Of paint.
AN OVERLAND TRAVELLER. - A horned frog,
mailed on Monday morning, at Buffalo, Kansas,
arrived on Saturday directed to q lady in this
place. 1t was found, upon opening the paper
box in which 1t was inclosed, to be alive and
kicking, and proves to be quite curiosity. 1t
Is specified, like our frogs, but seems in shape
more like turtle, and from it's head protrude
two large horns, nearly q Of an inch in length,
with several smaller ones around them. IL is
very lively during the middle Of the day but at
night and morning lies dormant. The box was
marked; Il have paid my farei handle me with
care" and in it's transportation of over 1900
miles 1t was broken only at the corner.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. - During the thunder
shower OF Monday afternoon the fish house Of
MIR. David SiVel was struck by lightning.
The y. S. JUBILEE.-Ihe Sunday School of the
New Castle M. e. Church decided to go to the
Wilmington Jubilee on the 18th inst. provided
proper arrangements could be made with the
Railroad for the accommodation Of the school.
TIE MARROW GAUGE X. R.-An earnest effort
is being made by those having the New Castle
Wilmington Narrow Gauge II. r. in charge, to
secure the necessary stock, and il your public
spirited men will do their share, when the OPP
portunity is offered, its commencement will not
be many weeks hence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Delaware'. csuntcr Case.

AN EXAMPLE OF NEW JEriskY LAW SUE sQUEALs
AT HER OWN MEDICINE.
The arrest and requirement of the Jersey fish
ermen to take out license, in conformity with the
laws of Delaware, has been pretty freely COM
mented on by the New Jersey press, especially,
which has described it as an act Of injustice pc
culiar to the whipping Post State" Delaware,
however, was not without apreoedent, and from
30 immaculate an example as New Jersey her-
self We lay before the Commission Of Public
Opinion our Counter Case-a case the accuracy
of which is vouched for-and only ask that
verdict be rendered in accordance with the facts.
II WAS only little more than one year ago
May 9th, 1S7I-that the New Jersey authorities
seized five oyster boats at anchor in Delaware
Bay, Off Oohansey Light, about one and half
miles from the Jersey shore. One OF these
boats, the Ella ktrknldn, belonged to whining
ton. two to Philadelphia. and the two others to
New Jersey. The four latter boats were oyster
ing without license, while the Rirknldn had OBJ
tanned licenses from both the States OF Delaware
and New Jersey, which licenses are still in the
possession Of the owner, Capt. Joseph Hughee,
Of this city. After seizure, the boats were all
taken to Mauncetown, on Maurice river, and
there detained for about thirty days, when they
were put up at public sale, having hrst been
condemned in accordance with the laws OF New
Jersey. .-..
The Ella Rirkntdn was seized, not for want OF
license as we have said but actually because 1t
was alleged that she was manned by men who
did not live in New Jersey Her crew consisted
OF six men, three of whom had been residents OF
New jersey, for many years, while the others
were residents Of Wilmington.
After the seizure OF the boat, Capt Hughes
endeavored to effect compromise with the New
Jersey authorities, but they rejected all over
lures and would submit to nothing but the
enforcement Of the full and exact penalty Of the
law. Finally the day Of sale came, and when the
Ella Kirkmdn was offered, the Jerseymen bid
against her with avidity, and threatened TO COM
pei her rightful owner to pay u 500 for her, but
he finally succeeded in repurchasing her for
$780, The other boats were much smaller and
of far less value, and brought only $4O., each,
except one of the Jersey boats which was struck
eff at SO,
Now mark this case Captain Hughes had
New Jersey license for oystering his offense
consisted in his not being a resident OF New
Jersey he had his boat taken away from him
for a month his occupation was almost de-
stroyed and 1t cost him for the re-purchase OF
his boat, fines, costs, and expenses $Sl2
On the other hand, the Jersey fishermen were
catching fish within the limits Of Delaware--ds
| dey iuen knoto-without licenBe--lUttch they
| soeH kEleto tods required they were detained
| but few hours, and we're only required topay
about $25 each The penalties OF the law, which
included fine, forfeiture Of their boat &e., were
not pressed and not enforced by the Delaware
authorities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
The strikes in New York.

A GENERAL REVOLUTION OF THE HOURS OF LABOR.
The New York correspondent OF the Philadel-
phia Ledger, says
1t has been reported that the extensive strike
now in progress here for eight hours work and
ten hours pay is part OF a grand campaign
mapped ont by the International Society, from
their headquarters in Berlin and London but
through inquiry at the proper sources during
the past few days fails to adduce any evidence
whatever in support of the assertion. 1t is true
that nearly all the trades in London and Liver
pool are striking, as likewise many in Berlin and
other German cities, but there is no reason to
believe that they are acting in concert with the
movement for egbt hours on this side Of the
Atlantic.
The piano makers met at the Germania As
sembly Rooms this morning, when the COM
mittee OF twelve appointed to go to Steinway' q
shop reported that Messrs. Steinway Sons
informed them that they could not give them
an answer until tomorrow morning, whereupon
every workman left the shop. This announce
ment was received with tumultuous applause,
after which it was resolved to discharge the
committee of 100, which was appointed yester-
day to interview Messrs Steinway Sons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
MORNING NEWS.
Personal Intelligence.

F.F. Bogia, OF the firm Of johnson & Bogia,
who has been unwell for two weeks past, has
gone on weeks visit to hs relatives in Smyrna,
Delaware.
John H. Muhlhausen, merchant tailor Of this
CITY, will leave New York ON the steamer Danube
Of the Bremen line. on July 18th, for Germany,
parents and friends there, whom he has not seen
for twenty years. His business will continue in
charge of competent hands during his absence
Mr.. e. w. Van AIKEN, Of Lowville, Lewis Co,
n Y, is on visit to Wilmington, with view OF
removing hther. He is Photographic artist.
Rev. Fielder Israel will commence his pastor
ate Of the First Unitarian Church Of this city on
Sunday, September l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
From Lower Delaware.
HEAVY RAIN sToRM-No GREELEY REPUBLICANS
LEADING DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL, 90.
From our GeorgsLOipn Correspondent.


LEADING DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL, DO.
From our GeorgslOVn Correspondent
GEORGETOWN, May 2S.
Our vicinity was visited yesterday evening
with very heavy rain storm, accompanied with
violent wind, which blew off the limbs and tops
Of some of our beautiful shade trees, in town.
We have not as yet heard OF any damage done
to any buildings or other property.
Hon. Willard Saulsbury has been repairing and
beautfying his office, and has not built new
one, as some of the papers have 1t.
Greeley will find no supporters among the
stralght-out Republicans here. The Democrats
are divided, and don't know what to do. Isup-
pose that their course will soon be marked out
for them as Kirk of the DeLdi1dredn, was here
the other day and he and ex-senator salisbury
had private consultation. Its results have not
been made public, but we may probably judge
of them, IN few days, by the tone of the Della
tU0redh.
The ladies' of the M. e. Church will hold a
strawberry festival in the Court House, on the
evenings Of June 4th ana 9th
A lodge of Good Templars was organized here
few weeks ago, and numbers are joining it.
Some Of incorporate habits have united, and we
learn that there is to be quite number initiated
on Thursday evening of this week.
Rev. A. b. Davis, the pastor Of the M.
Church, is spending this week in New Castle
county, delivering temperance lectures, in the
interest OF the Good Templars. LARRY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
PhilndelphIn TopIcs.

The pantaloon makers, painting for their
rights have formed a protective union.
The bakers are putting the price Of bread at
the old figures again.
Jacob Dali, aged IL, cannot sit down with
any comfort at ali. Some powder he carried in
one of his pockets exploded.
Consumption carried of fifty persons last
week-hfteen ahead of the smallpox.
Governor Geary has pardoned James Dough.
erty and Hugh Mara, the would-be assassins Of
lie ienue Detective Brooks.
The occupant OF the basement OF the New
Jerusalem Church. lately vacated, don't like the
solemnity OF the tombstones in the grave yard,
aud threw them all down.
City Surveyor Kneass has pronounced Girard
Avenue bridge unsafe, and Councils are asked
for II, 500, 900 with which to erect new struct-
ure.
Tho underpinning Of dwelling in West
Philadelphia gave way, yesterday and laborer
WAS buried in the ruins OF the falling building
Five children were also slightly injured.
--Phladelphia's largest yacht is 6s feet long
and belongs to the "Grlmes Boat Club"
The fare to Cape May, by rail- has been re-
duced --~s
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
Dorchester county.
From our Cambridge Correspondent


CoNvocArIoN. convoking of the Episco-
palians Of this diocese in Cambridge, this week,
has proven an event Of unusual interest and ed
ification. The diocese is small, except in terri
tory, but appears instinct with unusual vitality.
Bishop Lay is man of considerable ability and
indomitabie persistence and many of the rectors
seem to have caught the same spirit.
MAY PARTY.-Yesterday was grand day in
town for the Juveniles. Their May festivities
came off. Things passed off finely. One inter
esting feature OF this festive occasion was the
ascension OF balloon. 1t behaved very nicely,
and when last seon was making for Talbot The
last one sent from this place went to Talbot and
alighted in field where some colored people
were engaged who were 80 alarmed at its descent
that they attacked it with axes and clubs and cut
and beat it into chaos, fearing to run.
EVIL SPIRITs.-A house near town seems to be
in the undisputed possession Of demoniacal be-
ings. Nightly, many go from town and else
where to witness these satanic performances,
and come away powerfully impressed with His
majesty's feats. Our wiseacres are confounded.
CRoPs.-The prospect for biscuit week age
was anything but encouraging; but since the
rains Of the intervening days tho prospect
brightens. Everything is looking better, and
promises an average yield.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
whining, on q Western r.. H,
PROGRESS OF TRAcK-LAY1Na.

PRodREsb OF ThAUK-LAYINH,
The track-layers on the Wilmington West
ern Railroad have now about three miles of rail
down, Westward from the Newport Pike, having
reached the curve, where the road turns into the
valley of Red Clay Creek, near Marshalls' Rol-
ling mill. At this point, they have nearly over
taken the forces employed in grading, but the
remnant of a rock cut there, will soon be re-
moved, leaving some two miles more ready for
the track
The authorities of the road confidently expect
to run their first excursion train, on the 4th of
July, and hope to make the trip over the whole
length of che road.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-29
Extensive scheme of Drainage.
AN IMMENSE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AT WORK ON
GEORGES CREEK.

An IMMENSE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AT WORK ON ST.
GEORGES CREEK.
A very important scheme of drainage, by which
a large area Of valuable grazing land, near the
Bay Shore. in the neighborhood of Delaware
City, will be reclaimed, is about being consumme
ted by the st. Georges Marsh Company An
immense centrifugal pump, built by Barton H.
jerks, at his celebrated Bridesburg Works, is
being put in operation to assist the discharge of
st. Georges Creek into the Delaware Bay. This
is already regulated by sluices, but the pump
will make the outflow much greater, and secure
complete drainage of all back water from of
the lands.
This pump is of the enormous diameter OF So
inches, and Ii calculated to discharge aolid COB
tinuous stream of that size, it being estimated
at rs 600 gallons per minute SO large pump
of the sort has never before been attempted, 1--WE
are told } and its success is subject for great
satisfaction on the part of the bSilders. 1t is
operated by splendid new engine of about S5
horse power, built by Hilles & Jones, of this
city.
The preliminary trials of the apparatus are
quite satisfactory, and Mr.. Jenks, with a num-
Der of friends from Philadelphia, is expected to
visit it, and see its operations on Saturday.