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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1872.

There are 20 marble mills in Rutland county,
Vermont, in which are 200 gangs of saws, each
gang having about % saws. It's estimated by
statistics and careful observations, that of this
marble there is $l,5Oo,O0O worth sold each
year in the market See what source OF
wealth this must be- and then think that
several counties in Virginia, as the Shepherds
town Register says, contain within their limits
several varieties Of as beautiful marble as can
he found in any part of the u. s., some OF
which, indeed, will compare favorably with the
high priced foreign specimens used for the pur-
poses of interior decoration in the palaces OF
Europe, and yet how little income is derived
from these valuable deposits!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The New York Journal Of Commerce has q
sensible article on Journalism Taught by daily
example" 1t says that the best lecture possible
to be delivered on journalism is that which Is
daily printed in a we'll conducted paper and
peryales its contents. 1t is a lecture by ex-
ample, and with running illustrations. The
editorials, the correspondence, the general news
items, the miscellany should speak for them
selves lessons Of truth Justice, fairness, dignity
and strenuous sympathy with honesty. THIS
course will give dignity and influence TO the
nrrss OF the coutrN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The Frenchmen are following the example of
the Englishmen, in endeavoring to open an
oyster trade with the owners of the oyster beds
10 the Chesapeake bay and its tributaries. The
Norfolk Virginian says that an English steam
er, the ''Kafaria," was to leave Hull, in
March, boand for the waters Of the Chesa.
peake, to take in load Of our oysters, 10 be
rcplanted in France. A French gentleman IS
now in this State waiting the arrival Of the
"Kafraria," and his object is to select suita-
bic variety of our oysters of which he desires
to secure eighteen thousand bushels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

It is announced in the accounts Of the new
fashions for ladies that the Dolly Nardens
hats and dresses, are advancing in public favor;
and it is added that as the ladies seem to
take to these quaint and snowy costumes as
naturally as ducks take to water, it may he ac-
cepted as proof that women do not always
dress to please the other sex, but rather to out
vie each other in splendor Of toilet, for the
gentlemen have almost unanimously condemn
ed The Dolly Vardens'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The good advice about Staying at home, :
is enforced by statement that recently runa-
way couple 10 San Francisco chartered steam
tug and clergyman, determining to be mar
ried out on the Pacific, The weather was
rough, and the ceremony was continually inter-
rupted by one or other of the party making a
precipitate retreat to the vessels side. Be-
fore the happy pair were made one, the bride
had tainted, and the ceremony was concluded
by all parties, from very weakness, going
through the service on their knees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

1t is said that Mr.. j. Smith, popular shoe
member of Chelsea, Mass, was surprised by a
number of friends at late hour on Saturday
night and presented with new peg-aw, with
brass ornaments on the handle, the whole said
to have cost seventy-ive cents. Mr.. j. Brown
made neat presentation speech, which was
appropriately responded to by Mr. Smith.
The affair was one of the most enjoyable of the
lind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The New York letter of the Washington Pa
,riot says that the fashion of bridesmaids is
now obsolete, the groom alone being entitled to
his body guard Of ushers. These file solemnly
ND the aisle; all dressed in solenn colored gar
ments, while bringing up the rear is bundle
of lace and silk on the arm Of another sober
costume. On arriving at the chancel, this
fnnereal cavalcade, in all the stiffness OF
sarched collars and cravats, ranges itself like a
company of MINISTRIES, while Miss Lncy and
Bones mark the centre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

A dispatch from St. Louis says that num-
Der of gentlemen friendly to Gen. Samuel
Cooper, late Adjutant General of the Southern
army, met on Saturday night aud took meas
ures to raise money to relieve his reported
wants. Several subscriptions were made on
the spot, and committees were appointed to So
licit funds. The prospects are that consider
able amount will be raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

1t is said that the Commonwealth s Attorney
is one Of the south western counties in this
state lis to be prosecuted for acting the ii
ger and running the machine besides having
been already found guilty of gambling, fined
$50, and bound over for twelve months to keep
the peace" This acting the tiger or playing
with the tiger is one of the most dangerous
sports of the age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The Richmond Dispatch says that one cause
of the failure of the last Legislature to meet
the wishes OF the people, or to satisfy their ez-
pectations, was great want Of experience in
the Legislature The practice afforded the in
experienced during the session just concluded
and the time for reflection they will have dur
ing the recess, will enable them to do much
better next winter At least we hope so. There
is clearly room for improvement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

Speaking of affairs III Utah, the New York
Herald says ''the Mormon> Of the Territory
number well on 10 hundred thousand against
few thousand American Gentilrs. II We al
init the Territory As the. STATE Of Des"ret, I'M.
der the constitution which the Saints have
provided, they wall >oon show IL what they
mean by their dubious promise to allnd"n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The Louisville Journal thiuk, that. at the
rate at which the investigation Southern 10y
al Claims is now progressing, the Southern
Claims Commission will get through with the
business about the time the great grandchil-
dren of the claimants are seriously thinking OF
diving of Id age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

Whilst the various Investigations which
have been ordered by Congress, have made
many developments, they do not as yet,
seem to have produced any practical actions,
leading to the correction OF abuses. The re-
suit, up to date is much "N Bnl this is a
lame conclusions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

Il is affirmed in several Of our exchange pa
pers that in several of the manufacturing
towns Of Connecticut, the superintendent Of
the principal factories owned by Radical pro
tectionists, were directed to 60 through the
workshops with lists, and to inquire Of each
workman his preference for Governor, with a
distinct declaration that all who voted for Hub.
bard over Jewell would be dismissed, or rather
that their services would be nolonger needed. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

Tie newspapers say that Stephen Pearl An
drewS, one Of the new lights of the day, who
GyurrS in all the isnlS is about to establish a
PantarchaI University at Washington, with
nineteen proitSsorships and ten thousand Sc,
coud class profc>sor>hipS, who are to teach fer
critic unifcation, evolutionary laws, and other
thinuS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

In the House of Representatives. on Satur-
day, several speeches on general political sub
jects were made. Mr.. Duke, of Virginia, brief:
ly replied to some remarks of Mr. Platl upon
Virginia politics
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08
Nv r. 4. Kirby.

Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.
VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AT
Y PUBLIC SALE.-By virtue Of a deed OF
trust. dated February 10th, 1854, recorded in
lber P, No 3 folio 5l4 of the land records of
Alexandria county, the undersigned, rs substl-
tuted trustee under the said deed, will offer for
sale on the premises, at II o'clock a. m, on
TUESDAY,, the seventh day of May, 1877, the
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT OF ffssssA
GROUND, described in the said deed as H5fas
follows viz : Beginning on the west side of Fair
fax street thirty feet south Of the centre Of the
square between Duke and Prince streets and
running thence westerly and parallel to Duke
street one hundred and eighteen feet to ten
teet alley; thence southerly on said alley and
parallel 10 Fairfax street to point fifty six feet
north of Duke street; thence eaStwardly and
para,e to Duke street to Fairfax street, and
thence nnrthwardly on Fairfax street to the be-
ginning with the right of way over said alley.
The lot fronts on Fairfax street over ninety feet.
Possession will be given on the Both of June, or
sooner il desired.
Terms: One-ifth cash; two thousand dollars
on q credit OF FIVE years; and the remainder in
equal payments ut six and twelve months from
the day of sale, the deferred payments to be
secured by q deed Of trust, with the bonds ofthe
purchaser, and policy of insurance. Costs of
coHveyancing and all taxes accruing after JMnu-
ary |, 1872, to be paid by the purchaser. Title
unquestionable. ROBT. ia NILSSON,
ND scots SubTru>tee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

POKr or -!LEI.l.N'Hffi.i. .srRfL \.
sun KOS 1.''4 ho"> SET '~...... 80
Sun sETS..... G'il
ARRIVED.
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, NV Iofh,
to Hooe Il Johnston.
Steamer Lady Of the Lnk" Norfolk, So
Eldrdgc u Co.
Steamer Columbia, linrp"r Baltimore, L. Il
Wheat.
Steamer Wawasrt F"wlk'>, Cnrrinmnn /"
Potomac Ferry Co.
Steamers Virginia and Enterprise, Potomac
river, timber TO W i Smoot
Schrs Henry Finch, Gunn"il. and I'll Shade.
Soper, Jersey Guy, anA } Austin, Davis,
Boston, 10 American Coal Go.
Suhr Prince William. Relman, P""nar r:r
or. grain to J T Henderson u Co
$rhr K j Washington, Carroll. MarhG.trrF
creek grain Ia q II Robinson u SON.
Steamer G"rrg"anna, Fl"id. baltimore. 10y
li"oe y .I"hnSt"n.
>chrs Henry Finch, Bunn"l, anl Ed '!s.'",
;'o,cr, Jersey City, and j Au-rim. b,..-
Boston, by American Coed 60.
MEMukANDA.
Rriti-!. ark John RunyM'!, from Liyrrp,"',
for This port. was oil Mathiu. Point, nj 49,.
- rork yesterday evening.
Schr Chn> " .ol,"y, Parker, h"nr". nj At~
London I'd.
Schr } r Mutnry. Mun.ry, nrtc~ at k"A.
ul, nd llh
sIchl Emu"d Uuran. Jar..-, lot tii- post
cleared ut Providence 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The State Convention Of South Carolina (col-
oredj has "dcmandcd that colorcd man shall
be placed in the Cabinet as soon as a vacancy
occurres. The 'cabiuet' referred to is the
presidents Cabinet ofcounSellors, and not a
piece Of furniture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

Mr. Horace Greeley now says that IN signing
the letter in favor of the proposed Cincinnati
Convention, he simply indicated his approval
of the Cincinnati movement, ""t ot'evcry phraze
embodied 10 that letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

j. B. Booth, a son of the great tragedian,
and brother of Edwin Booth, has been perform
ing on the stage in Richmond, Petersburg, and
Norfolk. He takes the principal characters in
Shakespeare plays Opinions seem to differ
very much as to his merits as an actor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The April term of the County Court of Lou
doun, commences to-doy. The Spring term Of
the IIoudoun Circuit Court commences on the
I'D instant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

In In. / s District Court at Lynchbury,
80 Friday in lie case OF A. II. Fcagius, in
which the jury Were allowed 10 separate VI
Thursday wlnollt rrn.irrlhg verdict. they be
ing sid unable 10 agree. the c;lS- was with
drawn aud continued. And the jury discharged.
The defendant entered MO rtcneulZrncr III the
sum oi $I.mm, with j. T. \. Eoolwin a
surety.
Work along th, entire line ii ll. l.ynchslrg
and Dnnvih railroad i hcius pushed ahead with
extraordinary rergy AMI activity. The laying OF
the track immediately al Lynchburg. ii is ex-
lrrted will be commenced by Tie ISt day 81
.JuIy aud along iln. line generally by The 1T oi
August.
We learn that mauy cattle are prrishing IN
Southwest Virginia Tor want of food. The IN.
prercd.utcdly long and severe winter has con
Sumcl the forage aud left nothing tn carry the
stock uutll grass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08
.H.IRRIED.

On Monday April lst. at Fairfax G. H., hy
Rev. Geo f. Williams. Mr. Z. j. HA NM Ell.
III Prince William county, IL Mis- MAkl {.
BEACH, al Fuiriax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS In an opinion
delivered by Judge Staples in the Court of APP
pcal> last Wednesday, The following alll!>Un to
Building Associations Was read
No subject has created more cmbarrass
menl and difficulty with the courts and the
profession than that which relates to the rights
powers and duties Of these Building ASSocia-
lions. At the present term, number vi
cases have been argued before Us involving
questions Of complex character and OCCASION
lug almost endless diversity Of opinion. 1t is
understood that muny others are pen llDg IN
the courts below presenting the ldeutcal qucs-
tons suggested by this record. The whole
maIler Is cunte>Sediy everywhere IN doubt and
| ob>curity. iuStiiyirg the remark of an English
Chancellor that there articles arr. 10 con
siderable extent, uniutelllglbc aud not very
consistent So that il IS low generally agreed
the rights and duties of these Associations. the
proper construction Of their duties, the liza
biIIt> oi' the several stock holders, aud the ua-
ture, operation and effect of the bonds and
mortgages can on Y be settled BY the courts.
BARON GERoIT The sudden recall Of Ba-
ron Gcrolt, one Of the most popular foreign
Ministers ever accredited to Washington was L
surprise to everybody. and the SpecllatlonS as
to the cause were many 1t now turns out. that
while Secretary Fish positively denies having
authorized Bancroft AT Berlin to make any rep
presentations to the German authorities preindi-
cial to the good standing of the Baron. Ban
croft did represent TO the Prllssian Minister OF
Foreign Affairs that Gerolt had become unac.
ccptable TO this Government and people, and,
to make his representations more effective, he
protested to be the warm personal friend OF
Geroll, and affected deep sorrow that he had
passed the day of his usefulness, The prime
moyer in this matter is said 10 be Bancroft Da-
Wis, the under Secretary Of State, man for
whom Baron Geroll had hearty contempt,
and who in revenge wrote to his uncle, George
Bancroft, at Berlin. complaining Of his grievan
crS and asking him to bring about Baron tie
rolf recall. Tie facts in relation to his mat
ter have only now been made public. But for
some time past the German Government has
been made sensible Of its error, and, A. M
atoncmrnt. has bestowed unusual hon"r> on
! Baron Gerolt and bestowed oil him, besides Il
unnSinn for lie Ball. Tu"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08
CAV: L. fE.H. " f:Hi T..

$500 $3.50. sss@ 100
ARRIVALS.
Boat Four BROTHERS mr-t"he; h H D.ti4r,
SrIl-ca etuIlr Anna. Carrie and scuw, stone. uni
Mrs { + Charles: coal, for w Washington. Boat
Gruisuu & Fnnllie Dr j Is Br"tIrick and Ge-,
Hutton, /" Hampshire u"d Baltimore Coal Co.
Boats l. Hamilton. Gnldtinch, & + Liver
more, Pl"vrr w " SE"pari, q * sij-tarr, jas
Dayton, AIr& Ray, NJ Snrtdi"tt Md Samu~!
henry ~ American Coal Go.
DEPARTURES.
Boats 10, Noble, Thos Patton, Henry Ha'i-,
Geo Sherman, Park Aenrw, Conrad MaItH.
Carrie. H, Anna Jos + Hitch, irura, / & Ham
iltun and Gndlncn for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

The manufacture, sale, and use Of Sewing
Machines, is extending rapidly all over the
country A. the demand increases 50 does the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08
HAY. Is. H00MES,
Late of Frederick burg.
" Z W ) T o 4 +.

We have opened and now offer for sale to the
citizens of Alexandria and the public generally,
at our newly fitted p>tore room, corner Of King
and Pitt streets, one Of the largest and mo:t
attractive stocks of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &c
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view t" suit the wants and tastes
Of the entire community, embracing, a. it does,
goods of ev-,y variety of style and fabric ana at
All prices We ask an examination Of our
stock Respectfully,
HOOMES, ASHBY. & co,
apS lU9 cor. King and Pitt IT,.
SaIr.mrn-Eli H. Janncy. Edwin 7. Ashby,
VI G Grssty, W. 4. Lane, r stuart AahLy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

1t is stated that Senator Trumbull has writ
len letter in which he fully commits himself
to the Liberal movement, and expresses hi:
opinion that the nominee of the Cincinnati
Convention will be the next President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

OUR telluw-t"wnsunII, GEORGE BRI y !
~ will BE- supported for the Muy"rnlty
ap U-3t' MANI NO tkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

NTOTICE-A LENANDRIA CANAL co -
~ The annual general meeting Of the stock,
holders Of the Alexandria Canal Co. will be held
in the chamber Of the Board Of Aldermen, old
Theatre in the city Of Alexandria. on MON
DAY, the 9th day of May, prox., at II . elk m
ap S-cOts +. G. Ii l.ER, CIerh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

A NNOUNCEM ENT~-D. l.. Slnool. ''>,Ir
n having declined being II candidate for re-
election To the utii,.e Of CONFERENCE.-The Attor-
ncy for the city OF Alexandria, at the sugg"s:iun
of my friends | have consented to be n randt-
date for the same subject 10 the decision OF II
convention in case one is desired or called
ap eff WILLIAM klLGOl K.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

LIES BRIGHTEST HoUR.-Not long since
| met gentleman who is assessed for more
than a million. Silver was in his hair, care
upon his brow, and he stopped beneath his bur
den of wealth We were speaking OF that pc
rod Of life when we had realized the most per-
feet enjoyment Or rather, when We had found
the happiness nearest to be unaloyed. IN
tell you, said the millionaire. when was the
happiest hour Of my life. AT the age of one
aud-twenty had saved up $500. was earn
ing $500 a year, and my father did not take 1t
from me, only requiring that | should pay for
my board At the age of twenly-one had Sc
cured pretty cottage. inst outside OF the city.
| was able to pay two-thirds OF the value down,
aud also to furnish it respectfully. was mar
ried on Sunday-a Sunday iu June-at my
father house My wife had come to NE poor
in purse, but rich in the wealth of her woman
hood. The Sabbath aud the Sabbath night We
passed beneath my father roof, and on Mon
day morning | went to my work, leaving my
mother aud sister to help in preparing my
home. Gu Monday evening when the labors
of the day were done, went not to the pater-
nal shelter, as in the past, but to my own house
MY OWL home. The holy atmosphere OF that
hour seems to surround me even now in the
uleuory. | opened the door OF my cottage and
entered laid my hat upon the little stand III
the hall, aud passed on into the kitcheu-ou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

LAWS Among the acts passed at the late
session of the General Assembly, which have
become laws, are the following; to prevent the
destruction of patridges and other game; to
amend the first section of an act to authorize
the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad
company to consolidate and provide for the
payment of its mortgage debt; to amend sec
ton of the act to incorporate the Farmers and
Mechanics Savings Bank Of Alexandria; to
prevent prize fighting and the fighting of dogs
cocks and other animals 10 the county of Alex
andria to authorize the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas Railroad company and the
Lynchburg and Danvilie Railroad company to
lease or otherwise acquire certain railroads:
giving the consent of this State to the purchase
by the United States of tract of land in the
county of Fairfax, to be used for military
cemetery, and exemptiug the same from State.
county, or city taxes; and to amend section
l3, chapter l0l of the code 10 relation to fish
ing 10 the Potomac river.
INFATUATED WITH VI LIE NILSSON Among
"the penalties Of greatness to which NJ lie
Nilsson has been subjected during her stay in
America have been the persistent annoyanceS
of a haf-demented lover in New York, who
was finally, on medical authority, lodged In an
insane asylum that his love-tost reason might
there find appropriate ,ministrations. BaIti
more has furnished another ardent adnirer Of
the charms of the fascinating Swedish song
bird and an!aspirirg youth whose parents re-
side on Eutaw street, tondly imagined that
NJ lie Nilsson smiled upon him Thursday night
during the second act in ''Mgnon, has follow
ed her to Philadelphia, with the avowed inten-
ton Of pressing his suit, The ultimate effect
upon the brain of the verdanl scion is hardly
predetermined. Meantime NJ lie Nilsson heart
is the prize of a Paris banker, to whom She
will he hurried in August. : Bnh Gnz'n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-08

supply.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-03-01
Drugs, Pa
Street, Pet
THE OH. MARK ETS.
BY j. d. A. TEL. LINE.

OFFICE or
PETROLEUM CENTRE DAILY RECORD
March |. 1872 '
10 The petroleum market is quiet and dnll
to-day at $500. We hear Of no transac-
tiors.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1872-10-05
A Maiden's Love.

Human nature has DO c4,yau,
more pure the world knows no,
thing more ehsste heaven has On
lowed the mertal heart with none
holicr, thuu the masecnt affection of
y young virgin soul. The warns
est language al tie snnry South is
too cold Is shadow forth even Il
faint outline o. the enthusiastic sen.
timeut. And Providence has made
the richest language poor ia the
same respect, because the depth OF
hearts that thrill with Ioyea emotion
are too sacred tor tho common can.
temptation. The musical voice OF
love stirs the source OF The sweetest
thoughts within the human breast,
aud steals into the profound re-
ccsses OF the soul, touchiug chords
which never yibratad before, and
calling inte gentle companiouship
delicious hopes, till thea unknown.
J os, the light OF a young maideus
iirst love breaks dimly bpt beanti-
fully upon her, as the silver ulster
Of a star glimmcrs through athick-
y woven bower; ana the first blush
that maatles her check, as she feels
the primal influence, is faint aud
pure us that which a rose leaf might
cast upon marble. But how rapidly
d es that light grow stronger, and
that flush deeper, until the powerful
eilulgencies of the one uradiates
every corner Of her heart, and the
crimson glow Of the other suhuSes
every feature Of her countenaneo.