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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

A landlord in Louisville has just been mulct-
ed in a considerable sum for turning young
lady traveller away from his hotel because she
was uuaccompanied by a gentleman, the act
being publicly done and creating considerable
tulk. The young lady, whose character was
proved to be above reproach, incensed at the
insult, brought suit for defamation of charac-
ter, with the result above chronicled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
.H.fKKiED.

brides father, by Rev. G.. Z. Holiday, Rev. D.
q. BUTTS of the Virginia Conference, TO Miss
EN- MA A. SWAMI, daughter Of DR.. &. F.
Swan, of Caroline county.
On the 18th instant, ut Milboro', Va, by Rev.
Mr.. Brown, L. Il. STERN, Of Caroline county
to Miss NELIA A. HENRY, of the former
place.
On the 18th of October, at eleven o'clock a.
Ga, by Rev. L. R. L. Jennings, Mr.. ARTHUR
q. DICKINSON, formerly of Spotsylvania CO..
Va, to Miss EMMIE +. GEE, of Crawfords-
vile, Georgia.
On the 18th instant, in Mobile, at the residence
Of the brides father, by Rev John Fulton, d. D.,
WILLIAM S. SIMPSON, Esq, of Virginia,
to MARY, daughter of Col. I. s. King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

The lady members of the First Baptist
Church in Nashville, Tenn, have agreed that
they will dispense with all fnery on Sunday
wearing no jewels but consistency, and hereafter
appear at church in plain calico dresses. This
is matter which has attracted considerable
attention of late, and in many cities prominent
ladies are taking the same view of the question
of dress as that held by the Nashville ladies
referred to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

The New York Star says that the verdict in
the Putnam case-$5,000 damages awarded the
widow of the man carhooked by Foster-is
welcomed by long suffering community as a
harbiuger Of better days to come. Thus far,
Foster has had pretty easy time of it-for a
murderer. He has been tried and sentenced
to be hanged. but he is better, stronger, fatter,
jollier and more temperate than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

The Circuit Court sitting in Fredericksburg
has made an order to sell the railroad fats, iron,
&C., now 10 dispute, levied 90 under executions
gotten against Wisewell and the Fredericks-
burg and Gordonsville Railroad Company, the
proceeds to be held until the right Of property
is settled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

There is an evident disposition to have the
San Domingo scheme revived, and brought be
fore Congress. And now for San Domingo,
saws the Baltimore American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

Darwin's new work, just issued in England
is'on 1.-The Expression Of the Emotions in Man
and Animals. - and has caused quite sensa'
ton. The Baltimore Gazette remarks that
absurd as most eff Darwin's conclusions as to
man 8 origin are to the common sense of man
kind, 10 the scientific world he has caused dis
sensions that have given his name and his
works imnOrtance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

A letter from Yokohama, Japan, reports the
event of the formal inaugural opening Of the
first line of railway built in the Empire-that
running from Yokohama to Jeddo. The sol
emnization was completed on the 21st of o.
tober with imperial state display amid the uni
yersal popular rejoicing of general holiday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
is settled.

The report Of the Register Of the Treasury
recommends the creation of new division in
the Bureaus to prepare, in time for the centen-
NAL anniversary, full statement, running back
to the formation of the Government, Of all re-
CENTS and expenditures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
THE GRAND CONCERT WILL TAKE
PLACE IN The
NORFOLK OPERA HOUSE,

NORFOLK OPERA HOUSE,
ON MONDAY EVENING, deer. Is, 49,,
And will in itself be full consideration for the
price charged for admission tickets.
The distribution Of GIFTS will take place i'm
medistely after the Concert on the vast stage ..
the Opera House and in full view Of the Att
dience under the immediate supervision OF the
President and Directors Of the Eue de / Eau
Company, and the following distinguished gen
temen, who have kindly consented TO be prescn.
and see that the gifts are properly distributed
advertised:
Hon. John r. Ludlow Mayor of Norfolk.
Hon. A. 5. Watts. Mayor of Portsmouth.
Col. Walter b. Taylor, Of Norfolk.
Hon. John B. Whitehead, E1-Mayor OF Nor
folk.
Jsmes G. Holsdsy, esq, of Portsmouth.
The Board OF Directors Is composed Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen, whose we'll known character
for integrity honor snd public enterprise are 30
we'll known IS 70 guarantee success And y fair
and impartial distribution .. the gI:ts
Major George W. Grice, Presiac1; Bank of
Portsmouth.
Col William Lamb, Pre<iden; Frs; National
Bank of Norfolk.
Gen. V. D. Groner. Gene.sl Aeen; Boston
Steamship Company.
Capt Nathaniel BurruSs o: Ba..uss, Son s. Co.,
Bankers, Norfolk
Wash Reed, esq. OF Peters & Reed Merchants.
E. &. Chic, Superintendent Seabosrd and Ro-
anoke Railroad.
Robt. J. Neeiey, esq Ri s W. Medley s Co.
Marshall Parks, esq.,. President Albemarlc al!
Chesapeake Canal Co.
=. Z. Lindsey, esq, Resl Estate Broker.
William Il. White esq, Attorney 81 Law,
Norfolk.
The distribution will be by blindfolded persons.
or blind childen, from two wheels, one Of which
will contain gifts on printed slips, sealed in en-
velopes of the same size the other will contar
tags with numbers on them corresponding with
all the tickets sold. After the contents OF both
wheels are thoroughly mi xed by revolving the
perton at the first wheel will take q number
therefrom, and then the person at the second
wheel will take gift therefron, and the gift
thus taken will belong to the number taken in!-
medately before it-this process will continue
the number and gifts beirg publicly announced
until the whole four hundred and one gifts are
distributed. Thus the public will readily see
there can be no fraud, collision or knowledge oi
what gift any number will get.
Should the tickets be not all sold when the
Concert comes of, the presents will be Sl.lb-
uted III proportion to the number sold.
1t is hoped the public will promptly respond
to this effort to establish upon q firm basis de-
lighttul resort during the heated months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

G. c. Bowen, ex-M. G. and of bigamy trial
notoriety, has again triumphcd-the regular
Republicans of South Carolina-the State
Board of Canvassers having thrown out the
protest of Mackey, the contestant for the office
of Sheriff of Charleston City and County, and
declared Bowen duly elected to the position.
Twas ever thus"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

The Fredericksburg Herald hopes that I'VE
are not to have our peace broken, and political
rest destroyed, by the hasty interfering Of
who will be the next Governor? thus early,
into all that we eat, wherever We travel, and
without regard as to where We stop at night to
rest an aching head and weary limbs. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

Brigader General Irwin Mcdowell was yes
terday appointed to the Major Generaship in
the regular army vacated by the death of Cen
eral Meade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
GRAND GIFT CONCERT,

by means oe which they hope to be she % exc
cute their public spirited and lauiaoc under
taking of making VUE DE EAU the
GRAND SEASIDE RESORT or TliE,
SOUTH, THE SOLE OBJECT OF
THE ENTERPRISE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

Mr.. Grceleys health is not good, and he is
much Frustrated by nervous and mental excite
ment. The report that his intellect is impair
I'd. is contradicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

The hog cholera il said TO have appeared
among the swine in the upper part Of Spotsyl-
Vanla county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

TIE FREE BRIDGE AND Doc TAx.-Some
time since we saw statement to the effect
that the people of Stafford had refused by a
vote OF sercnty-six majority to be taxed for the
purpose of erecting free bridge across the
Rappahaunock river. at Fredericksburg. From
the official vote We find that the vote stands
for the free bridge 1876 and against the free
bridge 403 leaving majority in favor of tax
ing the county for the erection Of this bridge
majority OF 81 votes From the same table we
see that the vote on the dog tax stood for the
tax I'll. against the tax 6o7 being majority Of
526 agaidst taxing dogs. -Fred. Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

SALE OF STocKs.-Mes<rs. Davenport s. Co..
sold on Friday Sl5tC0 Virginia deferred Tor
West Firginiay certificates at Sl5.75, 5000
United States six per cent currency bonds reg
istcrcd) at Sll3. 30 shares Home Insurance Co..
stock at SlC1.-[ Rich. Dispatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

LITHoGRApEIc SToSE-The company form.
ed recently in this city to work mine Of lltho
graphic stone in Rockbridge county, Va, will
within a fortnight throw open their project to
the public The only other mine of this kind
known 10 the world is in Bavaria and the rea-
son given for the recent advance of the price
Of photographic stone is that the Bavarian niue
is giving out. Some idea Of the importance of
this Rockbrldge county mine may be had from
the fact that small photographic stones from
Bavaria sell at twenty-slx cents pound, and
the price Of larger pieces increases in geome-
trica proportion, but thousands of tons Of large
sized stones, Of uniform and very superior
quality can be got from the Virginia mine
BulttnlDre inertcnu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
CHRISTMAS GIFT:

IHKIoI VI AS Ut T Is
to the purchasers OF tickets by distribution by
lot, the following magnificent gifts
Gift in Greenbscks of...................... SjnI
5 Gifts in Green backs of 81 90 each. 5"r'
~ Gifts in Greenbacks. OF 800 each. 1000
IS Beautifully located Cottage Lots, by
the sea- 30 By $50 :eet a; Vuc &c
Eau, valued at : 40 ,.nch............ 3J,r'r
300 other beautifully located Cottagc
Lots, 25 by 1870 fee. st Vue de
L Eau, valued at 500 esch .......... 900
100 Gifts in Green backs Of SlOJ each. lu'"
40l Gifts valued ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5000
1900 TICkETS-ONLY 81 EACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Nov. 25.-Receipts
of Wheat are very light, and the market Is quiet
and unchangcdi offerings of 1913 bushels red,
with sales at 10, $50 and loS for medium to
strictly prime. Corn is steady; offerings Of 400
bushels mixed no sales reported. No transac-
tions in Rye or Oats exported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

THE LOUISE HOME ~ WA>HISGTnH. Ny
next walk vas to the Louise Home also an insti-
tuition for females alone. lnsueal OF a monaSte-
~. and austerity in its scverest form. here is a
building Of architectural beauty and elegance.
Modern convenenceS. fashionable furniture,
and all the appliances of wealth Ladies are
not admitted under fifty years Of age. nor with
out the credentials Of good family, education.
and character. Many Of these ladies' We're ac-
auaintcd with each other as rival bellies III So
ccty Some have not met since their days OF
prosperity. Many are the pleasant reminiscent
ces they talk over, and their hearts are warm
with gratitude to the benevolent man who first
conceived the idea of founding home for such
ladies who were reduced from atfiuence to pog-
erty, and age preventing their earning living
Many OF the ladies are over ~ years or age. 1t
must be comfortable sensation, the relief and
anxiety over, Of the how and where to live. II
aoy of the ladies wish friends to visit them,
she has warm comfortable parlor in which to
receive There is a fine piano IN the room
The lovely young faces Of the mother and
daughter for WHOM the Home Is named adOru
the walls and smile of approval seems to
emanate from the portraits Adjoining the
parIor is the library with handsome glass cases
filled with choice reading. The books are in
elegant bindings, and comprlsc all the best
known authors The room for the lady
gers is smaller but no less elegant than the
Presidents cabinet Upon the green table
rests large book and the ballotbo The
managers meet once i mouth, and when names
for admission are presented the black aud
white balls are deposited in the box as i vote
for or against the person. MIR. Corcoran has
selected all the present managers. Mrs. }. VI.
Carlisle is one. OF course there is u president
and secretary Mrs. Og!e Tayloc, of whom
| wrote IN my last letter. is president. Miss
Hunter, of Virginia is natron, and Mrs. Chew
assistant. 10 the receptioD-room is glass
case filled with articles that the old ladies have
made for SALE There are some of the most
exquisite specimens of knitting crocheting and
fancy work ever saw Mops and articles use
full for housekeeping are among the specimens
shown of the industry which cngs to the de-
cning years Of those whose hours of case have
at last arrived
Mr.. Corcoran is frequent visitor at the
home, and Of course is quite ldollzcd. His
life has been spared to see the completion Of
this noble institution, and he has the pleasure
of seeing many of his old friends enjoying i
home of luxury and comfort of his own pro-
viding. - Wash. Cor. LouSrIle C0nrir-.jom
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

SUN E0SE'..,' D MUM KIHF.s........ 10
Sun SETS. ......... 4.I0
ARRIVED
Steamer L G knight, New York to Hooe s.
Johnston.
SAILED.
Steamer Wawasct, Curroman, by Potomac
Ferry Company.
Schr "A + kindberg, New Haven, by Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Schr Annie Belle, Georgetown by Smoot s.
Perry
Schr MaPy d Haskell, Boston, by J P Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Paugusset, hence for Newport, passed
through He'll Gate I'D.
Schr Nellie II Benedict hence, at New Hs-
ven 23d.
Schr Maria Picrson, hence, at New York 23d.
Schrs Henry A Paul and Clara w Giles, from
Boston for this port, at Vineyard Haven I'D.
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$50. 900 IN GREENBACkN.
TICKETS ONLY So EACH.

The new, attractive and beautifully l""a:.a
Southern Seaside watering place named
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As inducements to the public cvcrywAcc"
purchase tickets they propose 10 pres-N: ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE Mr.. Geo.
y. Peay, well known citizen Of this CITY,
brother OIL. Speed Pcay, and connected with
some of our best families, recently disappeared
under circumstances that excite serious appre-
tensions among his friends and relatives, and
connect him with some very unt;.vorablc cir
culustanceS that render tn. alternative Ut their
fears almost as Unpleasant their realization
On the 18th Of last month Mr. Pcay went
to New York city on business for other par
ties, and it is kuown that he was attending
to that business up to the first OF last week
The transactions in which he was engaged
involved the use of considerable money, and
draft for the sum Of 81, was sent to
him, which he must have received on Tues
day, week ago The draft was Oh the First
National Bank Of New York, and the par
ties who sent it. not hearing from it or from
Mr. Pcay for a day or two grew uneasy, aud
telegraphed an inquiry concerning 1t TO the
First National Bank The draft bad not
been heard OF there and the uneasiness was
increased. Other inquiries were Immediately
set on foot, but nothing could be heard u the
missi e man, and last Friday night Mr.. j.
Speed Pcay and City Attorney LAT. Joseph
started to New York to investigate the affair.
On Saturday the draft was presented at
the counter of the First National Bank in
New York for payment. when that bank
tcIcgraphcd here for instructions and was
told not to pay it, as it was probable that
there mad been foul play somewhere. The
payment OF the drift was therefore refused.
aud it was regularly protested 1t appears
from the best information the friends Of Mr..
Peay can gather that on Tuesday or, at the
latest. Wednesday, he got the draft caShed
at the Nassau Bank. and that bank held II
| until Saturday, when it sent it 10 for collec-
ton Since that time nothing has been
heard Of Mr. Peay; and a dispatch was received
on Sunday from the parties who went on tc
search for him that no clue could be obtain
ed to his whereabouts. Yesterday further
dispatch was received asking that Detective
Blight be sent on. and that officer will probably
| be able TO unravcl the mystery.
\ strong apprehension prevails among Mr..
Peay friends and relations that he has been
murdered and robbed of the $4,000, and his
body made way with. They cannot conceive Of
his violating the trust rcpose1 in him, and the
small amount Of the draft in his hands would
add strength to the disbelief in such theory
| Of his disappearance. The only other alterna
tive suggested is that he has suffered violence.
In the meantime his friends aud family are en-
during the agony OF suspense, and natural
anxiety exists amongst all concerned in the
matter. Louisr1lh .JournuL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

The Ox.-Though disposed in ordinary
times to jeer at the OK and poke fun at his
awkward figure and slow pace, We are very
happy to have him to fall back on, now that
the epizooticalism has attacked the horses. =
Fredericksburg Ne,us
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

SUIT DECIDED. In the Circuit Court, sitting
in Fredericksburg: the case of John II. Scott
VS.. the estate of w. r. Mason, deceased has
been decided. Just before the breaking out Of
the war, and before his death, Mr.. Mason sold,
as commissioner, some negroes Tor the Scott
estate, in order to divide the proceeds among
the heirs John II. Scott then being in West
ern Virginia. at his own request, but stating he
was not the agent Of his brother, Mr.. Mason
gave James s. Scott a check for the part of
the money going to John H. Scott, $23S.6O,
making the same payable to the latter or his
order. Before the check could be sent to Mr..
Scott, communication had been broken up be-
tween them. James S. Scott held the check
during the war and at its close presented the
same, without proper endorsement to ". r.
Mason, jr., in payment Of goods Mr.. Mason
refused to take the check. Shortly after this
it was presented again to him, properly cndors-
ed by John Fl. Scott with power Of attorney
authorizing James S. Scott to act for him.
Payment of the CHECK was again refused, and
suit was brought The jury rendered a verdict
for the plaintiff in the sum of Sl3S 9S, with in
tercst from June lst, G5.-FTecisricEs1"y
Lctlyn
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UfEIi.

In Fredericksburg, on the 18th inst, CATH
AR1NE CALHOUN, in the Goth year of her
age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

LEGISLATIVE INCIDENTS. " csterday norn-
ing during the progress Of the vote between
Carter and Killsler, Republican, for assistant
door-kecper Of the House, General John Z.
German, Republican, from Wake, in casting his
vote for Mr.. Carter, said | do this through
honest convictions of duty. Mr.. Garter is a
one armed Confederate soldier. /, too, was
a Confederate soldier, and never, under any
circumstances, will refuse to support one who
presents to me the claims brought forward by
this candidate General Germans vote was
received with applause by the Conservative
side of the House.
Miss NJ. McCandless, of Stokes, was nomi-
mated by the Republicans as their candidate
for Eogrossing Clerk of the House. Mr.. Mitch
ell, Conservative member from Stokes, IN cast
ing his vote said Miss McCand!ess is a native
of my county, and know her personally, as
lady not Only Of superior attractions, but
qualified mentally and otherwise for the duties
of this Office never knew her politics, that
is if she had any, and to return the compliment
of my friend, Mr. German, from Wake, | vote
for Miss McCandess.' Applause from the
Republican side. -Raleigh Ne,cs
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, NOVEMBER26
Sun EoSE.... ...... 60 MOON EIsEs......... Els
Sun SETS. ......... AN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

CONFIRMATION AND LEcTURE-On Sunday
thirteen persons were confirmed at St. Mary 8
Church by the Right Rev. Bishop Gibbons.
The Bishop made brief address explanatory
Of the sacrament before the confirmation, and
afterwards administered to the confirmed i'm
prcssive and fatherly admonitons as to their
future conduct After Iespers, at / p. NJ, Of
the same day. the Bishop delivered an address
on the late Ecuuenical Council. 1t was very
entertaining sketch Of the personal of the Coun-
CT; and Of some of the most interesting sub ects
there discussed and the manner of conducting
the deliberations. Bishop Gibbons is young
man. Of frank and intelligent countenance and
pleasant and persuasive address. The congre-
CATION on both occasions, was very large.
Fiedcr1chyjuy Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26
ATEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

SuvERwARE FoCND. A K Phillips esq,
of this place, W. learn, found fourteen hun
dred and fifty dollars worth IF silverware, which
had been burici over ten years 1t appears
that at the approach Of the Federal army it
was thought bcs: to put the valuables out OF
sight, 10 order to insure their safety, aud the
si!verwarc was entrusted to an old faithful
servant By the name Of JohD Hayden. After
the war, or perhaps during the war, John took
notion to 60 north and settled in New Bed
ford. Mass. The ware was almost given up
for gone, as no one but John Hayden knew
where it vas buried, and none of the family
knew where John was The other day John
sent diagram ofthe spot and its surroundings,
aud following the directions given, the treasure
was found without the slightest trouble, much
to the qualification of its owner. It had been
buried just in rear Of Mr.. Phillip store, where
it never would have been found except by &C
ciient, if the directions had not been given.
The colored man says he could have found it in
the nigh, as we'll as in the day if he had been
here This Incident speaks well for the honesty
Of John. fredericksburg Le{ger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-26

F., O. & G. R. R.-Eighteen miles of the
thirty nine miles to Orange c. II. OF this road
are now in fne running order 1t runs for three
or four miles through the land of the Catherine
Furnace Iron property, ten miles from town,
within few hundred yards of the stack. The
commenced this week, and will be rapidly
pushed forward, several new cars having been
purchased for the purpose. Very little delay
has been caused by the epizootc disease. The
contractors provided for the possible danger by
furnishing dump cars which are doing valua.
BILE service. VII orous work is now being done
on the whole lint, and with favorable weather
we hope soon to see and welcome train Of
cars from Orange c. II. direct. Fra. Meas.