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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The nomination of j. F. Hartrauft for Gov
ernor, by the Radical Convention of Pennsyl.
vania is not relished by portion of the party
in that State The Philadelphia Press, MIR.
Farn.y's paper, ''believes it to be most in
suspicious selection, made simply to crafty u
ring, and will lead to inevitable defeat in
Philadelphia next fall unless sternly checked
beforehand" The Inquirer (also radical) says
that the result has engendered great deal of
dissatisfaction, ''and this at time when the
republican and the democratic parties are so
evenly balanced that thousand votes lost by
the former may elect the candidates Of the
latter The Press also says that ''the selec-
ton of delegates to the National Convention
and the State Constitutional Convention Is
poor, and calls for no praise. Notwithstand
ing all of which the Press will doubtless sup
port Hartrauft for Governor and certainly the
nominee of the Philadelphia Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

CONGRESS. In the Senate, yesterday, the
resolutions of the West Virginia Constitutional
Convention asking Congress to remove the po-
itical disabilities of all citizens Of that State
were presented and referred, after an inquiry
had been made as to whether the convention
chad made any discrimination on account of
color?' The Committee on Pensions reported
against granting a pension to the widow of Ad-
miral Farragut. a bill for the relief of liquor
merchants in Chicago who had their stocks in
bonded warehouses destroyed BY fire, was in
troduced; and bill was reported to lncorpo"
rate the National Soldiers and Sailors Indus
trial Training Society, which was read aud laid
over Petitions we're presented praying that
the question of the repeal Of the duties on tea
and coffee be speedily acted upon; for the pro
lection of dealers and jobbers IN manufactured
tobacco; and bills introduced TO amend the Pen
its first section relating to the remarrlage OF
widows, and extending the benefits Of the act
to females who married officers, soldiers and
sailors within three years after the treaty of
peace; and supplementary to the act Of 1921,
Incorporating the Columbia College, in the
District of Columbia Repeating the limita
ton of the income to SIS 900 per annum and
confirming the act Of the District Assembly Of
July 1871, for the relief of the College The
Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill
was amended and passed. A resolution de-
claring that j. Z. Abbott, contestant, is not en-
titled to a seat in the Senate from North Caro-
lima, was made, and Mr. Logan spoke in sup
port of the resolution, after which it was laid
over
Ia the House OF Representatives the Com
mttee on Foreign Affairs reported a resolution
instructing the President to demand the i'm
mediate release of DR.. Houard and the restora-
ton of his property by theSpanish authorities
which was ordered to be recommitted. The
bill to prevent cruelty to animals when in tran
sit by railroads or other means Of commuuica-
ton, was passed. The legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation till was amended by
reducing the appropriation to carry out civil
service reform from $4,000 to $40, 900: pro-
vidng for the purchase of the two squares on
the northeast and southeast OF the capitol
grounds, and for the removal Of the railway
track at the west end OF the capitol within six
months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

Preparations are making to have TIL. differ
ent watering places, in different sections Of the
country, opened early for the next summer
season. One thing is certain, that the charges
at the Springs must be comparatively mode
rate, or not many Of our people in Virginia can
go to them They cannot afford to pay high
prices for "board and lodging" They would
prefer to STAY at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The French Transatlantic Telegraph Compa-
ny have concluded contract with the Tele-
graph Maintenance and Construction Company
for the laying of the fourth line of telegraphic
cable between Europe and America. The
prospectus of the American Atlantic Telegraph
Company, proposing to lay cable from Mil
ford Haven, on the coast of Wales, to Rye
Beach, New Hampshire, direct, will be issued
next week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

We have accounts of another terrible dSas-
ter on the Mississippi by the explosion of tie
boiler of steamboat near Cairo, ILL.,, resulting
in the death. it is supposed, of fifty persons.
The boat, after having been torn to pieces by
the force of the explosion, was burned to the
waters edge and those persons who escaped
the steam were caught beneath the shattered
timbers and consumed by fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

A letter from subscriber in Fauquier county
SAYS II mentioned about month ago,
that comparatively but little attention was at
that time paid to political affairs-and, not.
withstauding the 'uew movements, and the
proposed conventions, and schemes and plans
of politicians and President makers, in the
North and West, and the ntrigues pro and
con in Washington, the same state Of things
continues to this day Our people prefer tc
talk and read about any thing else rather than
politics They say there is plenty of time to
90 Into that hereafter-m hence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
FRIDAY, APRIL II, 1872.

The Clarke County Courier, in an article on
the present situation Of affairs, appeals to the
people to take heart, and not to be dlscour
aged. The greatest obstacle in our pathway
to prosperity-the stern, hard facts that faced
us at the close of the war-have been sur
mounted Emulate the force Of character dis
played during and since the close Of the war.
Another Spring has opened, extending its in
yitation to you to renew the strirings and ac-
tivity manifested in the past. Energy and
perseverance, are demanded now as much as
ever.
The Petersburg Index 10 an article referring
to this subject says 1.-The children Of the
South, while never recreant, should now be
mainly concerned in delivering their land from
the evil tide that has come upon it; and in
the great mission of realizing for it, its posi-
biities and opportunities of power and plenty.
They should look before and not behind them.
Wherever the voice Of their duty calls, they
should 60 and assume with courage and con-
stancy the labor assigned them. However
humble the walk may be, however limited its
opportunities and meagre its rewards, they can
exhibit,in fidelity to themselves and their duty,
a chivalry of finer quality than that of the lists
and as lustrous with honor as any displayed in
battle,
The Richmond Wing speaking of the "tran-
stion state in Virginia, says "A life OF
labor, and of devotion to msterialistic pursuits
is by no means favorable to the development of
taste, high culture and polish of manners But
we must not shrink timorou<ly from our desti-
ny. whatever it may be. Without industry, the
Industry of her own people, Virginia must be-
come pauperized. 10 that event she would as
eectually lose all of her bright characteristics,
as in the other. Her only alternative is in
work and if that work shall modify the char
acter Of her people, the results must be accept
cd as one of the inevitable consequences of her
changed situation.
Thus, the fuses of adversely may be turned
to good account Work is not without its COM
pensation labor can and does bring its OVID
reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

4 whole family in Somerset county, \. D.,
has died of the small pox. The mother visited
her brother, who was suffering from the disease,
and returning home was taken i'll and gave the
infection to six out of eight children, all OF
whom, with the mother, have since died. The
family name is Vielbig We are surprised to
hear it stated that numbers Of persons, especial
ly children in Alexandria, have not yet been
yaccinated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The Treasury Department has paid to Geo.
W. Riggs, as trustee OF the Corcoran art gal,
lery, sl25,OO0, the amout awarded by the com,
mittee consisting Of the Secretaries OF State,
Treasury and War, for the use of the building
during the war. The sum is to be expended
in purchasing paintings, statuary and in orna-
menting the Interior of the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

A shooting ARRAY occurred at Raleigh, n. G.,
on Wednesday about , clock, betweenJ. Mar
shall Wooding and j. Bryan, Bryan being the
attacking party, Wooding acting on the defen-
sive. Bryan was shot in the stomach The
wound is pronunced by physicians to be serious.
Wooding surrendered, had preliminary trial,
and was discharged on the ground of justifable
SHOOTING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The ''Social Palace" is the term used by its
builder, NJ. Godin, to designate the structure
he has reared at Guise, France, for the habita-
ton of the nine hundred workmen who earn
their daily bread by labor in his foundry. This
attempt to solve one of the great problems Of
the age, the harmony Of labor and capital. is
probably the most successful one that has yet
been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

Rev. J. L. Lawrence, ID. d., an accomplish
cd scholar, committed suicide in room of the
Choice House, at Rome, Ga, on Tuesday
morning. The cause of his suicide was evil
IDENTIFY anxiety and trouble arising from pecu-
mary elnbalrassments. He owed a great deal
of money, and had no hope Of extrlcatlng him
self He sunk deeper and deeper every day.
On one occasion he said to creditor, This
thing is running me crazy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

4 man has been arrested in New York
charged with some swlndng transaction IN re-
lation to Erie stock, who claims to be the idcn.
tical Earl of Aberdeen, who left Eng land many
years ago, and who, as commonly reported, was
lost at sea, after having led the life of a sailor
for considerable time He frequently, it is
said, signs his name aberdeen" and declares
himself to be worth several millions Of dollars.
1t is also reported that he intends to return to
England soon and claim his title and estates,
which are now the subject Of litigation. This
looks like another Tchborne case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

At meeting of the Executive Committee Of
the Stated griculturalSociety heldin Richmond
on Tuesday. Resolutions were passed urging
County and District Societies to co operate with
the Society aud to send each three delegates.
The next Fair will be held at the Fair Grounds
for four days commencing on the 10Th Of Octo-
Der next The premium lists will amount to
s. Onl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The Annapolis Gazette says, ''oa good au-
thority, that the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company has purchased controlling influence
in the Annapolis and EIkridge railroad, and
will avail itself Of the privileges granted by the
Maryland legislature to extend its track to that
harbor, and establish coal depot on Horn
Point. Another rumor is that the first named
company will build new road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The Southern Claims Commission on Wed,
nesday heard the cases Of the estate of w. T..
glastonbury. Of Alexandria, Va, for SIS 345;
Isac Birch, of Alexandria, for 81, $50; John
Jackson, James Oliver, Sarah E. Smith, all of
Fairfax county, Va, for small amounts At
the session of the Commission yesterday the
cases disposed of were those Of BENZ. Eastwood
of Fairfax county, amounting to $l,31l, and
Jourdon X. Saunders, Of Warrenton, for
IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

A bale Of cotton was presented few nights
ago in Savannah, GA, to Lydia Thompson, the
actress, by her friends aud admirers. 1t was
shipped to Baltimore, aud will probably be
sold at high price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

1t is mentioned to the honor of the late ex-
President Tyler, that in the early days of the
invention OF Prof. Morse, he (Mr IT, gave to
the latter his warm friendship, encouragement,
and patronage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

At Wilmington, \. c., Calvin Oxeudinc,
the last Of the Lowery gang in custody, was ac-
quilted yesterday Of the murder oi' Sheriff
King, he proving an abb; but the testimony
was believed to be perjurcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

Some people who have we presume, nothing
else to do, are enleayoring to get up ;tter the
fashion of former days, an anti MallSonir excite
mcnt in Niagara county, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The "War of the Dictionaries Worcester
Webster's. &c, &C. getting to be ''cavi1re
to the general public There has been enough
of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

vet been done on the section commencing al
the Old Chapel. The contractor has put up
his shanties at that poInt, aud III tcn
DAYS he expects to have hands at work:
The quarterly tenn of our County. Court /,
now in Session. Judge Page presiding. The
grand Jury summoned at this term found rlghr
indictments against AZ many persons
On Mnrday th. t"nrt appointed W. ".
Gilbert Iirlr surveyor for th!> county lie
accepted the office.
Mr.. &. NJ CaSrlclpan'> flock Of sheep wa
attacked by dogs one night last week AMI SOME
twelve ewes and aulb, were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

A Richmond dispatch states that VIM. Mar
shall, purser Of the steamer John Sylvester,
has disappeared with the contents Of the safe
Of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The Baltimore American is cxcee,lingl $ anXI
Gus that no office holders should be sent Il:
delegates to the Philadelphia Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The Richmond Dispatch thinks none Of
the pay or rerquisites of the legislators will
ever be surrendered. Both will grow larger
before they will be diminished y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

Mr.. Gladstone has bceu invited to visit Ire
land. The letter inviting him recognises the
great services he has rendered to the people Of
Ireland. He says he will enieavor soon t. 90
To Retast and sneak there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

1t is generally believed that Secretary Kobe
son will institute civil proceedings against
Charles A. Dana to recover damages for his
Dina sl publications in the New York Sun
Following this may come 4 criminal prosecu-
tnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

COL F. ". NJ Holiday, while going from
Winchester to attend court at .Berryville, on
Monday last, was thrown from his buggy aud
much hurt. The front wheels of the buggy
became detached, and the frightened horse ran
off. Col Holiday was thrown on his left arm,
and for while it was thought to BIZ broken,
but he escaped with severe bruises
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTnN. Anril II. 10 q. n

WASHINGTON. April II, 10 a. M.
Synopsis for the Rtst T1enty four Hous. :
The barometer continues highest over the
Atlantic States. Al area of very low barome-
ter has moved eastward over the Northwest
and now probably central over upper Michigan,
accompanied by brisk and high winds, cloudy
weather and occasional rain. An area Of rain
has extended from the Southwest northeast
ward over the Ohio valley to Lake Erie. Clear
weather continues over New England, but par
italy cloudy and hazy weather is now prevail
ing over the Gulf aud South and Middle
Atlantic States. with light southerly to easterly
winds. Cloudy weather with light rain has
continued at Portland, Oregon, but clear wealth
er at San Francisco and San Diego. The rivers
have fallen at Pttsburg but continued rising
at Cincinnati, Cairo and Memphis
Probabilities The lowest barometer over
upper Michigan will move ENTHUSIASTICALLY into
Canada, with diminishing pressure over the
Middle and New England States, and brisk and
high southery winds, yecriug to westerly over
the lower Lake region The area of rain will
extend northcastward over the Middle and
New England States. Cloudy and threatening
weather is probable for the South Atlantic
States. Rising barometer and clearing weather
will extend eastward over Michigan and the
Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys, with north
westerly winds during the day increasing. to
brisk and high over the upper Lake region,
and extending over the lower Lake region to:
night. Clearing weather will extend eastward
over the interior of the Southern and the Mid
die States by Saturday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

Then let Us pray that come it may,
As come it will fer u that,
That sense and worth, . er ali the earth,
Shall bear the gree for that
To which we frrventHy respond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

The Richmond Enquirer hopes that the peo-
pie are beginning to think that they have had
about enough of military heroeS:-that the pure
delnagogue will not be much longer tolerated,
and that poSsibly -anl Heaven grant it the
next Presidency may be Il great step i'll The dl
rec,ion of Reform The Enquirer quotes as
apropoS to the times in our country, the lines
of Burns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12
Disaster on the Mississippi.

CAIRO. Ill.,. April ii. AT tour this morning
the steamer Occanus, from Red River to 81.
Louis. when near Brooks Point, thirty mites
above Cairo. explnded her boiler, blowing her
upper works almost ,ntire Y away, immediately
after which the wreck took fire and burned TO
the waters edge Mr.. Thompson, pilot OF The
steamer John l.lmSdcn, which was lying Il
few miles below. on seeing the light from the
burning wreck, manned Il yawl and ploccrdcd
~ the river t. ascertain the cause. tie l"and
Il small party of survivors on Head ,aud. tut
passed on Ia relieve those on the wreck. Ten "
twelve were clInging 10 the wheel. but the wheel
dropped bctnrelhe reached them and all but four
were lost. He found Il deck passenger, near
the shore and badly >calded. and who died be-
fore his arrival ii Caro-
The steamer Belle, of ST. l. uiS bound up,
took nearly all the survivors. Thompson res
cued the pilot Red River pilot Higgins was
drowed, and The pilot on the watch, and Cap.
tain Reader were buried III the debris and
were heard calling desperately FIR help, but the
fire had gained, such Roadway that they could
not be reached, and were burned Fisher, the
carpenter of the il-fa,ed steamer states that the
second engineer, Alexander Kennedy, was terri
bly, scadcd and was helpless aud blind. Fisher
put him Oh stage plank with others, but the
stage plank soon cap>ized, drowning several.
Including Kennedy. George Reilly. the first
engineer, is supposed to be lost. Harry NJ
WurShaln, first clerk, has not been seen since
the explosion Chas Worsham, second clerk,
Jules Dempewo!t, steward and Charley Muir
ray. cabin boy. were found ,ating on the RI
Yer, all with life prescrvers on. 1t is supposed
that they we're chilled tn death. There were
five lady passengers, all Of whom are supposed
to be lost The bodies of four ladies were seen
floating past WatSon's Landing to-day. but
were not recovered.
Fisher thinks that Pilot (HarriS) and him
self were rhe only employees OF the boat saved.
The officers Of the Shreve say that there
were about 81 cabin and 80 deck passengers,
making with the crew nearly 100 souls about
50 of whom are supposed to have boon lost.
No names of the passengers nor reliable est
mate of the number lost can be obtained
Fisher describes the effects OF the explosion
as terrific beyond conception; the whole upper
works, being lifted bodily and falling on the
boat and iuto the water, were completely shat
tered. He saved himself by securing plank
and floating until rescued By tie yawl of the
Lumsden. He was in bed at the time, aud
though covered with debris, was only slightly
burned.
Later The steamer Grand Tower, just ar
rived, reports that the first engineer and
mate and thirty other persons are on the Belle
of St. Louis. The second engineer was saved,
but died of his Injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

1t is proposed to build new hotel in Rich
mond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

CLARKE County II From the Clarke Couu-
ty Courier. A few days ago Thompson ex-
press carried through this place package Of
buffalo robes Indian dressed skins, beaver furs,I
&c, destined for Rev j. R. Jones, Capt. Wmi
y. Nelson and others, Of Millwood. These ar
ticles we're sent BY Hopkins Clark, a native Of
this county, now in business west of Fl. Lara
ME, in Wyoming Territory. The buffalo
robes were of uncommon size and beauty 4
curiosity among the skins was the hide ofwhat
is called Rocky Mountain lion, dressed with
the hair on. Mr. Clark writes that the Indian
price for lion skin is pony
Tbs Blue Ridge mountains was observed to
be on lire between Catleman's and Belry's fer
rirs on Friday evening aui Saturday The
rain on Saturday night however extinguish-
ed it,
The contractors are at work on the railroad at
BerryyIlle and the White Post No work has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-12

In Cincinnati it is feared that the damage by
freshet will exceed that Of 1892 On Tuesday
last the Ohio river at Cincinna rose twenty
feet in less than eleven hours. and swept away
hundreds Of barges and canal boats freighted
with coal. In various portions Of New Hamp-
shire great destruction has been inflicted upon
the railroads, and from other sections of the
country discouragng reports are also received
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-06-14
UNKs


Our energetic friend, Mr.. G.. H. Waters, the
master % ccrcmonirs At the picnic to be held
at 4. VI. Fcland's woodland ON the Hanging
Fork tomorrow Saturday, for the bvncii Of
tbs Sunday schools, informs Us that ample ar
rangcments have been made To entertain a
large crowd, and that there will be at least
eight SUNDAY schools in attendance We have
seen tia programme Cor the day, and can say
90 the children, that there is a good time COM
ing sure Nothing will b. len undonc by the
friends II the schools "a rgndcr this the most
delightful Sunday school picnic ever held in
the county. There will be- singing, speaking,
ieasting, laughing, counting, talking, aud gen
cral rejoicing The whole interpreted with
the most delightful strains Of music by the
stanford Amateur Silver Rand, which will be
in attendance as large as life. The old folks
will rejoice with thosc who do rejoice, and the
young folks will bless the hour that they en-
listed in the GLORIOUS Sunday school army
One thought We wish to impress upon aA
This picnic il intended drs, for the amuse-
mont and qualification Of Sunday school chill
drcn. let the old folks stand aside and give
the youngsters full sway Let them be served
first, and let il he the duty Of all who arr
present To contribute to the enjoyment Of the
children. II this thought be paramount
the affair will he a grand success, and tho
purpose Of the originator Of il will be fully
accomplished.