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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

Drunkenness has increased to such an extent
throughout France that the government has
found it necessary to interpose, and the Nation
al Assembly has taken the matter in hand,
with view of surpressing the vice. A propc-
sition has been introduced into the House
which, if adopted, will entail punishment on
lovers of the ardent who indulge in this much
.Ieplored failing. According to the proposed
law first offence will be punished lightly, a
second by Imprisonment and fine, and a subse-
quent offence will entail the forfeiture of cleo.
toral rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

gss- Dr. X. R. S. HoUGu.-At a meeting of
the official body of the Nj. E. Church South,
held on Monday night the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, in the order of Providence, the time
has arrived when the pastoral relations of Rev.
K. r. 5 Hough with this Church and people
must necessarily be severed; and whereas, his
faithful ubors. both rs preacher and pastor, have
been blessed Of God to our own good and the
good Of the whole Church, elciting and attach
ing our warinest sympathics and love; and
whereas, we desire to give some expression Of
our feelings IN separating from him, therefore
BE it resolved by the official body of this
Church. That our parting with Dr. Hough gives
unfeigned sorrow and regret that we hereby
express our high appreciation cf his Zeal and
fidelity throughout his entire ministry of four
years that We recognize in him the holy man
of God, the faithful shepherd and sincere friend
BE it further resolved That these proceedings
be entered upon the Church records, and pub
llshcd in the city papers, and that copy Of
them be furnished t. DR. lloush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The Lynchburg News deprecates, strongly,
she publication of the details of such cases as
that of Huston, in Baltimore, and says it can
conceive of no more scandalous employment"
Of the press, but it adds, newspapers would
not provide such tainted dishes, it there was
not strong public appetite for them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The annual banquet of the Baltimore Shoe
and Leather Board of Trade was given at the
Carrolton hotel ip that city yesterday, and was
a most pleasant and agreeable affair, conducted
on the cold water principle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

A movement is said to be on foot in Paris for
the formation of new conservative party, the
principal object being the liberation of French
territory from German occupation and the for
nation of ministry pledged thereto All
Constitutional questions are to be ignored until
that end is accomplished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The aggregate foreign imports of the United
States for twelve years, closing with 1871, were
s4.4lO, 7S2, 694; export s4,6s3. 756, 1884: re ex-
ports, 1924, S57Sl9; total foreign trade, So
80, 10000 The railroads of the country last
year carried over a hundred million tons OF
merchandise worth on an average 1920 per ton,
and amounting to 81. POO 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

On the Goth Of this month the British Ameri-
can Claims Commission will hold their last
session for at least eight months, as Mr. Rus
sell Quincy, who returns to England on the
3Oth inst, will not return until some time in
November next. All claims must be filed by
the Goth inst, or they will be debarred, under
the fourteenth article Of the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

A company has actually been organized in
London for the purpose of building tunnel
under the Straits of Dover, and opening rail
road communication between England and the
continent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

\ humber Of leading liberal republicans in
Tennessee have issued au address urging the
selection ui a purely republican delegation from
Tennessee 10 the Cincinnati Liberal Republican
National Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The WEALTH OF THE CHESAPEAKE Rome
never had such water park as Chesapeake
Bay. Neither VitelIius nor Lucullus nor
Apcius ever knew such delicacy as the Bay
mackerel, or feasted their eyes on such thing
as good fat Cherry Stone. Yet fish, while
very abundant at Rome. formed most i'm
portant part of all elegant repasts Llclnius
Murena established fish ponds, where fish We're
fed for the table Hortensius, Luculus and
others followed his example. Lucuus cut d
canal through mountain in order to Introduce
sea water into his pond Sergius Orata estab
lished oyster parks, to which oysters were
Transported for tattening. PIiny tells US that
epicures freshened fat oysters in snow, 50 as 70
combine, as it were, the dclicacy Of the top OF
the mountain with that of the bottom of the
sea. The great deicacy of all was the mulet
Apicius was happy in discovering that the best
way Of preparing 1t was to let 1t die 10 BRINE,
aud 1iberius was astoni>hed that three mullets
should sell for $1,000. This, however, was
in an age when wonderful SUNS were expended
on repasts Luculus spent $1,000 for each
one that he enjoyed in the Hall Of Apollo
Vcrus gave dozen friends a feast at $50, 900
head, and Caligula expended $400,0nD on Il
supper.
In all these entertainments fish, shell fish
aud turtle formed most important part
Indeed at one given by ViteIius two thou
sand fish appeared upon the table In addition to
the mullet, turbot, sturgeon, shad and graylins,
there were dozen fishes not known here There
was the muraena, a kind of eel; the turtle, the
crab, and all kinds of bivalves aud shell fish,
oysters, scollops, muscles, ilnpets and so on.
Now, what would these Imperial epicures have
done with such fish pond as the Chesapeake :?
There are acres of oyster beds, from which the
small spat, or young oyster, can be 6shed up at
rediculously small cost There are natural
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

1t is suggested that if the japanese Embas-
sy have come to this country to acquire great
er proficiency in ways that are dark and tricks
that are vain, they have come to the fright
place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

RICHMOND MARKET, March 5.-The offering.
on Change to-day were 81 bushels white Wheat
is bu-h heels red do; 692 bushels white Corn, ~
bushels mixed do; 29O bushels Oats; TO bushels
meal; lUO bushels ship stuff; bushels Clover
The sales consisted of 81 bushels common Wheat
at l55; 642 bushels Corn at G7aGec; 30 bushels
Meal ut II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

A Salt Lake dispatch states that one train is
reported wrecked in ditch at Rawns, and
Others are reported stuck in the snow in Black
Hill region General Sheridan is reported to
be on Que of the blockaded trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1872.

The Senate, yesterday, further considered the
Executive and Judicial appropriation bill, and
an amendment was adopted providing for the
extension of the Capitol grounds, and appro-
rriatug $4,000 to enable the President to car.
+; out his scheme for promoting civil service
lvform The deficiency appropriation bill was
takeu up in the House of Representatives,
when the item giving 81 100000 for deficiency
tomeet the expenses of the Z. S. Courts led tc
Ii animated debate on the political trials III
The Southern States and the policy pursued by
the dominant party in maintenance Of its su
IremacV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The late storm on the Atlantic coast Is re
ported as having been very severe, and already
several disasters to vessels are reported. A
terrific gale was experienced on the lst and I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

1t is stated that the report concerning Aus
tria inviting the Pope to seek an asylum in that
country is without foundation, and that the re-
ports of the Pope quitting Rome are not credi-
ted in Vienna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

Another special amnesty bill, with lonE
list of names, was passed by the House Of Rep
resentatives yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The House of Representatives, yesterday
made arrangements for the reception, to-day
of the japanese Embassy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

There were sales at the Baltimore Stock Tx
change yesterday, Of Orange. Alexandria and
Manassas per ct. R. r. bonds at 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

All children born on Thursday last, February
29th will have to wait four years for rccur.
renee of their anniversary. Since some per-
sons celebrate each recurring anniversary OF
their birth perhaps upon the score of economy,
all born on the 29!h, may be regarded as for,
tuuate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

FEMALE PUGILIsrs. -Some days ago there
landed at Akron, Pa, by way of the Erie rail
road, party of six males and two females and
at the depot they were met by two men, evil
IDENTITY of the same party. Carriages were
quickly provided, and the party, with their
baggage, mysteriously moved for some point
in the country in southwark direction. They
proved to be sports from New York city, and
are engaged in training the two young women
for genuine prize fight for 81 900 side, and
which will shortly take place. The women are
of some foreign nationality having arrived in
this country at an early age. They are in good
TRIM One has been reduced from 200 to l72
pounds the other from lS5 to l56 pounds
Their ages are respectivel nineteen and twen-
ty. one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
The 'flarkpfS.

New YORK, March 6.-Stock steady aud
dull. Gold steady at lO5. Money easy at i, Va.
SKIES 81; new jG Flour dull and decluinp.
Wheat dull aud pouinay lower. Corn dull
and unchanged
BALTIMORE, March 6-N. c. old, 30; all
others unchanged; all bid for at yesterday ;
prices Cotton quiet; low mlddlings -. Flour
very quiet, but firm; low grades scarce W heat
trmer; Pennsylvania 20 Corn dull; white
Southern 66aG7 yellow Sout hern 64a66: mlxed
Western 6j. Oats more active at 52aj6. Rye
steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
Pork PACKING.-The number of hogs pack

Pork PACKlNG.--The number Of hogs pack
ed inCiucinnati during the st asop just closed was
GEO, 30I, greater than ever before. The num-
Der backed iu 1862 was COS. All since which
date the number had ranged between 3371 800
and 800 off, The aggregate weight of the pre-
sent seasons packing Was nearly l4G.OOO,O 900
lbs, or, say $1,000 tom; the average price paid
der cwt. net was s. 4Gg. making the aggregate
cost OF the meat s., 500, 5Sj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

REMAKKs.-Receipt$ of Wheat are light, and
the quality inferior to yesterdays offerings /;
sales of fair at 10 and good at lis and III, with
offerings of IS bushels white and 200 of red
Corn is quiet; offerings of go bushels mixed,
with sale: at 81 and 68. Sales Of 81 bushels Oats
a, CO. Rye is in light receipt, with sales at l'O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

EASY DIVORCE. "A bill has been introduced
in the New York Legislature allowing as a
cause for limited divorce such conduct on the
part of the husband towards the wife as SHALL
without just cause, deprive her of the society
of her relatives, or friends or of attendance
upon public worship, OF shall designedly rem
der her life unhappy or uncomfortable. y Re
latives' is a comprehensive word, applying not
merely to mothers-in law, and it would seem
that husband has only, under this bill, to
shut out his wift's second cousin, who may
want to make boarding house of bis residence
and there is cause for divorce. The want of
a carriage. or a box at the opera, or set of d.
amends, or furs, might, in the absence of more
serious grounds Of discomfort, cause decided
ly Uncomfortable sensation with some wives,
and backed by few tears and an able lawyer,
sufficiently answer as plea for divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

MrRpEM -On Moniay Of last week, IN
old man named p. ). Woolrldgc, residing
about five miles from BuIord ), on the Virgin
ia 4 Tennessee railroad. was way la;i on his re-
turn home and 50 badly beaten that he died GA
the following Tuesday evcning. When found
the old man WIS lying in i ditch, with the
back Of his head crushed in, his jaw and cheek
bones broken, and his face 50 terribly dlshgured
from repeated blows that it WAS difficult to re-
cognizc him He was in IN inSensibIe condi
ton and did not revive sufficiently before lis
death to give any information as 10 who were
his murdrc.s Suspicion. however. pointed
t. two men named Genrgr and Virgil St Clair,
ncphcws OF the murdered man, ami on Satur,
day last they Were arrested. and ou yesterday a
Coroner inquest was held which rendered a
verdict that Woodbridge CAME to his death by
the hands Of the prisoners, who We're remand
Ell for examination. Circumstances point to
the accused as the guilty parties, and their ob,
jet is believed to have been to secure a c,'nsld
cradle amount of money which the deceased
was known to carry constantly ab"ur his per
son. Lynch NorS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Progress says ''RumorS are rife ofa con-
templated hostile meeting between Mr.. A. W..
Moseley and Mr.. J. c. SouthaIl, respectively
The editors in-chief of the Wing and Enquirer.
Ifsuch meeting is indeed proposed the ar
engagements have been very quiet conducted.
The words used by both parties seem to have
been Extensively personal but an editorial in
the Enquirer this morning ind Gates that the
party expected to send the challenge intends
10 fight the matter out in the newspapers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

SEWING MACHINES no one in
vention has come into such general use as the
sewing machine The business of manufactur
ing and selling them says the Boston CONNER
cial Bulletin, has grown up mainly within the
past fifteen years, but during the last ten years
has increased rapidly. There are now made
and sold annually in the United States, about
$50, 900 sewing machines, and in every city,
town and village and hamlet, these useful ma
chimes are more or less in use. Some of the
largest manufacturers are now running extra
hours to keep up with orders, and even then
are frequently unable to supply the demand.
The Massachusetts, companies are doing large
and remunerative business, many of them ex-
porting their machines to all parts Of the world
particularly to Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

JAPANESE EMBASSY. The Government at
Washington, last nighi gave grand reception
to the japanese Embassy at Masonic Temple,
which was proiilScly and tastriufly decorated
with American and japanese flags aud flowers.
There were probably loo persons of both sex
rs present. including Vice President Coltax,
Speaker Baine, Foreign Ministers. Cabinet
Officers. Judges of the Supreme Court and
other Courts, Members of Congress and officers
of the Army and Navy. All were in evening
dress. with no,hing wha,evyrto signify rank or
official position The Marine Band was in at
tendance The President was not present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
MEMOIR ia

ARRIVED
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, to VI
Eidridgr x Go.
MEMORANDA.
>chr Ella Fl Barnes Avery, for this port,
sailed from New Haven ID instant.
Schr Enterprise, Fisher for this port, cleared
at Philadelphia I'd instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
I 1OTATOES.

Just received per steamer 100 bushels Peach
Blow and 100 bushels Monitor Potatoes. For
sale low by THOMAS PERRY,
NH 6-lw II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Judge Wexford, OF the Circuit Court Of the
city Of Richmond, has granted charter Of in
corporation to the "Gallego Cotton Mills, for
the manufacture Of cotton, prints and other
fabrics, aud such other things or articles as the
stockholders may in general meeting determine
The incorporators are Abraham Warwick, OF
the city of Richmond; Francis Skddy OF the
city of New York Jas H. Blair, Joseph Hall,
George A. Barksdae and Peter G. Warwick,
of the city of Richmond. The capital stock OF
the company is not to be less than sl3O,No,
nor more than $750, 900, divided into shares OF
$50 each.
John W. Tallcy, collector of taxes for Tuck
ahoe township, left Richmond on Friday last
taking with him, as is supposed 5000, which
he drew out of bank on that day. aud which
he had previously deposited to his account as
township collector He did not appear at March
court to give ali account of his stewardship.
which coupled with his sudden departure, has
aroused the suspicious that be Is defaulter
and has decamped. Mr.. Talley is widely
known, and has many friends i'll Richmond
city
The Carroll County News says that on Thurs
day night last, the dwelling house of Mr.. Her.
bert Branscomb, miles from Hillsvile, was
totally destroyed by fire, and one Of his chill
dren, aged | years. persisted in the flames,
and another child, aged years. was so badly
burned that its life is despaired Of The fur
niture in the dwelling was mostly saved but
the sum OF 81 ,250 III money was consumed.
The fire was accidental.
Mr. Samuel Smithson, one Of the Oldest citi-
zeus of Campbell county, died on Monday, aged
about ninety years. He was the father of MIR.
w. t. Smithson, banker in New York.
The Stanton Spectator says that the deep
est snow of the winter fell there on Friday and
Saturday last.
A large wooden factory is being erected at
Brdgewater, in Rockingham county.
Augusta County boasts Of a SOW that lately
gave birth to 81 pigs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The Norfolk papers represent the snow
storm which passed over the lower Ches-
apeake on the I'd instant as only equalled in
severity by the memorable storms of 1857 and
1916. The Baltimore steamer came in during
the morning, but had a very rough passage
across the roads. The Richmond steamer star
ted out, but was forced by the violence Of the
storm to return before she had got as far as the
roads. The steamer was unable to make her
usual trip to Matthews and Yorktown. Even
the ferry boats between Norfolk and Ports
mouth were compelled to suspend their trips
The street railways were blocked and the run
ming of the cars suspended Many telegraph
poles were blown down. The wind drove the
water into the river causing it to rise rapidly,
till much of the lower part of the city was over
flowed. On some of the streets boats were
used. Several lime sheds were set on fire by
the food Stacking the lime stored in them.
The loss Of properly is said to be considerable.
The Democratic State Central Committee of
Arkansas has issued call for a State conyen-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

FASTING NOTES The United States Treas
urer states that, as frauds might be committed
by pasting together, in the semblance of note,
fragments of different notes, the remaining
portions Of which might be- redeemable 10 full
under the rules, it was thought best, for the
protection Of the Assistant Treasures and de-
positaries, that all notes, consisting of pieces,
each less than three. iIths of the original pro-
portions of uote, should be redeemed only ut
Washington, after examination by the experts
of the Treasurer Office. If any fragment of a
torn note equals or exceeds thrce-ftths Of the
original proportions of the note United States
depositaries are, under. the rules, authorized to
redeem them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06
mo RICHARD B. WASHINGTON, admin

rINU RICHARD B. WASHINGTON, admin
i strator OF William Fontaine Alexander,
deceased; take notice. shall apply to the Cor
pora;ion Court for the city of Alexandria, Va,
on the first day Of the April term, to substitute:
n trustee in the place of the late William F"!l-
tame Alexander, who WAS trustee III deed OF
trust executed by L. r. Lippitt and Mary r.
Lippitt his wife TO secure the payment vi Spl
to the late Elizabeth Thompson, which deed Will
be found among the land records Of Alexandria
county, Va, hber |, No. 3, folio A.
CATHARINE F. THOMPSON.
John IS. Chapman, Attorney. NH 6-w4w
VALUABLE COUNTRY STORE FOR
v SALE
| offer for salrmy DEPOT BUILDING, con
tanning Storeroom (lathed and pastered) and
Wmreroonl, at Three Mile or Melrose Station
on the WarrentoI. Branch Of the o., A. y NJ
K. K, IN Fauquer coumty, Va.
Also, FRAME BUILDING, at the SAME
place which with slight repair, would make II
neat and comfortable dwelling Of four rooms.
Also, LOT of EIGHT ACRES OF LAND,
six cleared and two in wood and timber, adJa-
cent to the above buildings; said lot has u CO.
pious spring of tree-stone water, and pretty
site for n dwelling house upon it; both at con-
venient distance from the depot.
The above is first-rate stand for a large coun-
try store Blacksmith aad wheelwright shops
(much needed i,rreJ would do good bus mes.
Those having the ab;lt. as well as the desire
to purchase such property cum address me Tor
terms at Casanova P. o., FuuIuler county, II.
CASSIUS CARTER
Casanova P. O., Fauquer CO, Va, jan 23-eoti
John A. FIELD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-06

The Democratic State Central Committee OF
Arkansas has issued call for State conyen-
ton on the 9th of June.