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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

A CHEYENNE THEATER "A Western cor
respondent of the Boston Transcript says =
MONDAY night we visit the theater. The en-
trance Is through the largest bar-room in town
which is saying great deal for it, for the COM
petition is strong in Cheyenne. The theater
Is Il branch OF the bar, as are also museum
and IA faro bank. 1t one can Judge from the
size OF the crowd the latter must do a smashing
business We are entertained for while by
the minstrel performance. During tie enter
talnuenl one of the actors jumps over the front
of the stage goes to the bar and gets drink,
then climbs back. takes his place, and the play
proceeds.
ACCIDENT TO Mrs STowE.-A dispatch
from jacksonville. Fla. of the 29th ult, an
nounces that Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe has
met with very serious accident at her resi-
dcrn.c in Mandarin. She was standing on
high table arranging the drapery of her win
dow, and stepping backward her feet caught
iu her hoop skirt she fell to the floor striking
the base Of her brain on the sharp edge Of a
belstcad, while her back fell on ritz bath tub
which was standing near the table She was
picked mp insenSiblc The latest dispatch an
n0unces an improvement in Mrs. SIS. cOndl-
ticn.
TIE Secretary of the Treasury has decided
that it is the duty of bank depositaries, sllua-
ted without the limits of The Government con-
tract with Adams Express Company. to re-
ceivc and redeem dctaced and mutilated curren-
cy under the Treasurer late circular, on the
same terms as other de>)DStors and that the
expense of forwarding >uth currency to the
Treasurer will be borne by the Department; the
banks TO prepay the charges TO the nearest
point within the contract. and to be reimbursed
therefor by the Department.
ACCIDENTS A bIackSmth's bellows explo
ded recently at J. ,uisville, OF account Of gas
being drawn into it from the fire. and then lg-
hitting 1t went off with report like cannon
and was torn to pieces, but no one was injured.
And here is another \ sweet potato has ex-
plolrd in Indiana and seriously scaded child:
First it was mince pie, then lager beer, and
now blacksmith bellows and a sweet potato
have turned to engines OF destruction. Next !.
The Chinese Shuemakers at North Adams
Mass. of al the inhabitants of that town were
alone patriotic enough TO celebrate the birthday
Of Washington. which they, did by giving "a
feast in their shops, and by letting off prodi.
gnS quantity Of the most superior imported
crackers.
The New Orleans volunteer fire department
celebrated their thirty fifth anniversary with
IA procession yesterday, filling the streets with
spectators.
Yesterday the thermometer ranged from
zero to Is degrees above along the lake shores
about - degrees on the Ohio river and 80 de-
gross in New England
The Court of Appeals met in Richmond
to-day.
Tn thu Stockhoh}r1S Of the Grl7lnn 'o-operatirc
Euii,Ijnq .is<ocioti"n of iirnandria.- Fi'nn-
cinL Lnnd.tion Of the 1Ssoci ti"a Mt the cl" 81
tia. Io"rth yeur, Frbruory y, 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

Philadelphia is making extensive prepora-
tions for the reception of the centennial CON-
missioners, who are to meet in that city next
month for general consultation as to the best
and most appropriate plan for the celebration
Of the centennial anniversy Of tie independence
in 1876 The City Council have appropriated
So5, 1000 for the entertainment of these commits
sioners during their stay in that city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

New England is, according to statistics. the
most unhealthy portion of the country, except
the Gulf States. The number of deaths every
yearinNcwI;ngand is one out of sixty eight PEG,
pie iu the Gulf States one out Of sixtythree ;
in the Northwestern States, one out OF one
hundred and twenty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
ICOMMI N.ICATED.

How long is the nuisance of the open trench
on st. Asaph street to be allowed to remain.
For more than four months the people of the
town, and particularly Of that neighborhood
have been put to the most serious inconvenI-
ence, by ii. ST. Asaph street. between Prime.
and Duke, has been almost impossible for the
whole winter, and is now perfect muck. h"
custom house officials don't seem to mind IT,
Will not the Council take some action in the
matter. and have the street restored to its prop
er condition without delay. /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

In speaking of combining the opposition to
the present Administration, the Washington
Patriot says :-"Platforms and professions have
no value at such a crisis as this, and can hope
TO make no impression on the public mind.
Certain fundamental principles upon which we
may all agree, constitute the only creed needed
for the present emergency
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The fftieth annual commeuc, ment of the
National Medical College (being the medical
department of Columbian College,, takes place
OH Thursday evening next. There will be
seven graduates IN medicine, and six in phar-
macy, among the Graduates in Pharmacy being
Americas Davis, of Virginia, and Washington
G. Milburn. of the District of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
CUM.HE RGsHL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, March 5.-The mar
ket for Wheat is unchanged; offerings of 81
bushels white and $50 of red, with sales of IN"
former ut l72 for fair and of the latter at l6 tor
common, 175, l76 and Ia for good, and loO ana
1872 for prime; no choice samples on Chang
Corn is quiet and unchanged; offerings of or
bushels mixed with sales at 81. Small sales "i
Oats ut TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The Southern Claims Commission have con-
sdered II, 900 claims representing SIC, 900, 600.
Of this amount it is said they will allow as COM
ing within their rules about sS.00O,0OO or 50,
100000. The total amount of all damages
filed and to be filed, which they deem Just aud
equitable, is estimated at $2O,O00,O00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1872.

CONGRESS-. -In the Senate yesterday the
House bill for the appointment of Chief
Medical Surveyor of the Army was passed.
Mr. Sherman announced that the Tariff bill
would be brought up on Monday next, and that
whatever changes it makes in duties will not
so into effect until July. Bills in relation to
providing public buildings at Cincinnati, Har-
,isburg and Sacramento were passed, and a
favorable report was made on the bills appro-
priating 100000 for public buildings at Utica,
Raleigh and Little Rock.
In the House of Representatives bills were
introduced TO institute national plan for
storm and food signals by means of telegraph
and cannon, and to further endow and support
agricultural colleges. A proposition to amend
the Constitution was submitted, which provi-
des for female suffrage and to permit the
members of the House from the Territories to
have the same rights as those from the States,
which was referred. The Deficiency Appro-
priation bill was taken up, and motion to
strike out the item for the support Of the Ma
rine Corps was rejected An amendment pro-
vidlng for the publication Of the official ga
zette of the Patent Office was agreed to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

1t is stated that suit is to be commenced by
the Government against the Piedmont Rail
road, running from Danville, Va, to Green's
boro', n. c., to recover the road from its pres
ent owners, the Government claiming to be the
owner thereof The road was built during the
Har By the ConfederacY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

4 Columbia. s. c.. dispatch states that the
bill granting $500, 900 in aid of the Blue
Bidge Railroad has been passed by the l1esls-
lature over Governor Scott veto. The vallda-
ting bill will probably pass to-day, which will
place four millions bonds now under hypo-
thecatiou on the market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
treaty rested

The London Times reports that the Emperor
of Germany, acting as Arbitrator. has decided
the question of the northwestern boundary line
between the United States and the British
Possessions iu favor of the United States. This
is one of the questions negotiated under the
Treaty of Washington and involves the posses
sion of the Island of San Juan in the Pacific,
south of Tancouyer's Island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

We have received the February number of
Blackwoods Magazine. Contents French
Home Life; Century of Great Poets; Serpent
Charming in Cairo the Maid of Sker-part
VII; Quinet's Creation an Educational Ex-
pertinent in Yorkshire; and the Reasonable
Fears of the Country-a very interesting num-
her,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The issue of stamps by the L. s. commits
sioner of internal revenue during the month of
February amounted to sl7,S30,347 80, as fol-
lows Tobacco stamps, S., 4S6, COS ii dis
titled spirit stamps, sll, 53l $50; beer stamps
$45G, 400, and adhesive stamps, ST, 355, 4S9 25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The Executive Council OF the National Board
of Trade, in session in Washington. last week,
concluded to memorabilia Congress in favor of
the appointment of commission to meet a
similar commission to be appointed 10 behalf
of the Dominion of Canada, to negotiate new
treaty of reciprocity between Canada and the
United States, on broader and more compre-
hensive basis than that upon which the former
treaty rested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The Japanese Embassy was formally pre-
sented to President Grant yesterday. Ad-
dresses of a mutually friendly and congratulate
~ character we're exchanged between the Pres
ident and chief of the Embassy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The Sclavonic World, of Prague, says the
Prince of Servia is about to marry Russian
princess, and predicts from this alliance no
less important result than driving the Turks
from Enrone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

COL W. w. Walker, of estmoreland coun-
ty, it is said, is among the speakers selected to
canvass New Hampshire for the Democracy.
Col. Walker is az eloquent and impressive
sneaker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

Over eighteen hundred bills, exclusive OF
joint, concurrent, ami simple resolutions have
been introduced during the session of the pre-
sent CONGRESS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

At the Baltimore Stock Board yesterday
there were sales Of Orange and Alexandria
18th mtge IS at So; and Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas IS at S5aS5i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

Senior Roberts, the Spanish Minister, has
officially proposed to the Secretary of State to
enter into negotiations for new treaty of com
merce between the United States and Spain
and her Dominions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

1t is said that Holden, of North Carolina,
was given his choice, by the President of two
positions. namely: Minister to Peru or to the
Argentine Confederation, but has declined to
accent either
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

There were one hundred and twenty-one
deaths from small pox in Philadelphia last
week, a decrease of seventeen as compared with
the week previous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The ILL to prevent the carrying of fire arms
by boys has only passed one branch Of the
Legislatnre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

Copies of the American case in full, aas sub,
mitted to the Geneva Board, of Arbitration
will be distributed in the British Parliament
nm Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The last pet slang in New York is like a
bul-bul, originating in Fife Germon's clever
speeches in the play of the Veterans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
Letter from Richmond.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette

Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette ]
RICHMOND, VA. March I, 1872.
The Legislature wags on ''in the even tenor
of its way, )" which is peculiar If outsiders
can Judge from the manner in which they are
proceeding to the work before them, there is
no question, but that with great reluctance
many of the members will leave the delightful
haunts of Richmond to return to their dlssatls-
fed constituents and they will delay the day
of their departure as long as possible. They
have now entered upon their extended term,
and their works prove the second state be
worse even than the first. They seem, some of
them, to be unsusceptible to considerations OF
reason, expediency, policy, or justice; like the
heathern gods, they have ears but they hear
not: eyes but they see not
The Governors veto message having been
disposed of 10 the House, it is thought that
the anti-funders cannot muster sufficient
strength to overcome the veto in the Senate,
but still matters will be left in no better condi
ton, in as much as being defeated in this they
will decline to make an appropriation to pay
the interest, which the Attorney General de-
cides is necessary, and thus the funding, bill:
though law, presents the curious anomaly OF
an ineffective and imperative one. These mat
ters are consuming much time, and time which
is costing the State heavily, and yet nothing is
being effected, and a satisfactory disposal OF
these questions seem to all appearances as far
in the future as ever. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
.nHRREED.

At the residence of the brides mother Feb;
18Th by Elder }. l.. burlington: THOMAS
HOLDEN and BELLE }. SUMMERS NJ! "i
Fairfax county, Va.
In the Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg
on the 4th of March, by Rev. James 7. Smith
BENJAMIN J. HARRISON, of Baltimore
Md. to Miss HELEN NJ. CHEWING, dnugh-
lei of Dr. F. B. Chewing of Fredericksburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

TIE TIrIIBoRHE CASE. The Tich',oruc trial
at London has been brought near to its close
bv the announcement of the jury that they are
prepared to give a verdict, Which will be
against the man who turned up FROM Austria
liza as Il claimant to the barnnctcy and Its rent
roll of sl5n.0Un year. Previous to the de-
fence commencing its side of the case, the
claim of the assumed Sir Roger Tlchbornc
seemed to he supported by proof that was al,
most conclusive but the Attorney General
picked such flaws in it and 50 contradlcted its
strongest points that the verdict which the
Jury las now ready has been expected a. almost
any time during the past month. 1t was bold
and desperate pot that Arthur Oltou, Lon
don butcher, laid TO wi the rich prize OF posi-
ton and wealth by representing himself as the
lost heir to the title and estates. and he has
produced evidence in his favor that will ur.-
doubtedly cause many to regard the finding of
the jury as unjust and his case as, at least, not
disproyed. The best legal talent in England
has been engaged in the contest, and every
step through tie Court exhauStively fought ON
each side 1t will go down to history as one of
the great romanceS of jurisprudence. \ re-
markabe feature of the trial was the issuing OF
bonds by the plaintiff for the purpose of rails
ing money to carry on the suit and made pay
able in the event of his winning. At one time
the current of evidence and opinion set so
strongly in his favor that the bonds were sold
for e40 on the el00. The result is decided
misfortune to the speculative buyers. Bait.
jMfJJcnH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

How TO FIND GOOD FARM.--Nen who
90 t. strange place to look for a home are
compcIled by the nature of the case to labor
under disadvantages They knew nothing Of
the country in Typographical and agricultural
sense and they do not know what to do first,
and yet they are always in hurry, being on
expense, and desire to see the most Of the
country in the shortest possible time. Mess
they have taken the greatest pains beforehand.
being ignorant of the place and the country,
and perhaps of the IRREGULARITIES OF the soil,
they must act entirely in the dark, ard are tul-
" apt either to pass by the best OF the country,
nor seeing it, for the want Of few hours ride
in the right direction. Or 10 spend days. III
fru1t}eSs attempts to find what they want,
when they might find It IN day or Two.
The true way to make the best oil your Tune
is to go to a regular real estate agent who
knows the country and makes it his business to
inform you concerning It, Tell HIM plainly
how much land you want, and what kind OF
farm and for what purpose you expect to buy
it. He don't expect to sell you farm until
you see it. and if he is a man Of sense, he Is
not fool enough to be at the expense of advcr-
Using land that he knows practical men will
not want when they look at it. He will not
spend his money to take you to sec lands that
there is no probability of your wanting. After
you have talked with him. and have looked at
his descriptive and price list, go out and see
some of the property. Weigh all things III
favor of it, and against-Scc whether it suits
YOU or not-compare it with other places you
know OF. and if it suits you. buy it: if not look
at another, and if you don't find something to
suit YOU try another
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

4 King George correspondent of the Fred
erickSburg Star gives an account of the acct
dental shooting of Mrs. G.. w. Eikins Of that
county, by her little boy Knocking down load.
ell gun. The gun was discharged as it fell and
the entire old OF ten large shot lodged in the
hip, driving the clothing snme distahce into
the flesh Several of the shot were extracted
by DR.. Ashton, and at last accounts IT was
thought her recovery was possible.
Mr.. Rhodes. who lives Some four miles from
fredericksburg. had his right hand badly shot
on Saturday by the accidental discharge Of his
gun He had been out hunting, and on re-
turning went to place his gun in the rack,
when it was discharged Irom some unk nown
cause, the load passing through his right hand
The Legislature has retained the clause in
the revenue laws requiring sample merchants
TO take out license to do business in this
State.
The report that there is or has been small
box in Fredericksburg recently is without ioun-
datiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

BUcKLAND MILIs.-Mr, j. B. lIunton in
calling to thank us for our reference to his un-
surpassed water power Of Buckand exhibited
to Us samples of cloth Of beautiful texture and
pattern on which he proves from his ledger
that he made over % per cent net profit. lie
intends to get charter at once for a joint stock
company and with the data at his command
first convince our people of the truth of his
statements and then solicit subscriptions to his
enterprise We trust he will succeed beyond
his most sanguine hopes. In this connection it
may not be irrelevant to state that there is sui
ficient water power at Buckland not only
to drive his wooden mills TO their fullest capacl-
ty, but half dozen other mills beside them.
In other sections where water power is at the
command of enterprise, sumac mills have been
erected which pay their owners profit of $50
per ton on every ton they grind. Within a
radius of five miles of Buckland millions OF
pounds of this valuable product annually with,
ers and rots Why does not some man OF
capital start sumac factory at auckland, and
reap the profits Of this branch Of business? Is
the dependence of our people to rest forever
only upon what they can dig by laborous effort
ont of the earth?- Wnrrrnton Ia0"r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The Washington Star says: THE item aAoat
in regard to Mrs. ex-President Tyler, that she
is "a lady of venerable years is incorrect. She
is the second wife OF Mr. Tyler and was mar
ried to him during his Presidency-an event,
from the youth of the lady. creating great
sensation at the time She, is still very beau
tiful woman and of youthful appearance. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
DIED..

DEED.
In Fredericksburg, on Wednesday. the ZtN
ultimu after short illness, ROBENEfl, WIZ
of Newton Beckwith, aged u years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

LAws.-Siuce those last reported the follow
ing acts of the General Assembly have become
laws authorizing the County court Of Spot
sylvania to rearrange the boundaries wherein
the fence law shall be operative to amend the
Code in relation to records at large OF courts !;
to amend the code in relation to the release
of an insane wife interest in realty; to amend
the code, in relation to uries in civil cases to
provide Special Court of Appeals extend,
ing the time for the collection of taxes and
county and township levies in certain counties
for the year to Incorporate the town of Mount
Jackson in the county of Shenandoah to
amend the act passed to incorporate the Ma
sonic Hall Association in the town of Harrison
burg to amend the act to incorporate the Po-
tomac and Manassas Railroad company in
cooperating the Blue Ridge Springs company.
PoIITc!N DISABILITIES "A week or so ago,
Mr.. Bingham, Of Ohio, introduced a resolution
in the House eff Representatives. directing the
Clerk of the House to have prepared an alpha,
betica list of the persons for the relief of whose
political disabilities bills are now pending In
accordance with that resolution, number Of
writer's have been set at work and the lists are
between twelve and twenty thousand names
now waiting action BY the House. and each
Monday adds largely to the number IT'ash-
mgton PATRIOT
The Daubury, Ct, News says:-"A young
lady in a neighboring town has taken up den
tistry for living. All the gentlemen patro-
nize her. When she puts her arm around the
neck of patient, and careSses his jaw for the
offending member the sensation is about as
nice as they make EN-. One young man has be,
come hopelessly infatuated with her. Conse-
auently he hasn't tooth in his head She has
pulled every blessed one of them; and made
him two new sets and pulled them She is
now at work on his father saw. He holds the
saw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The Court of Appeals met in Richmond
to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

Yesterday the thermometer ranged from
zero to Is degrees above along the lake shores,
about - degrees on the Ohio river, and 80 de-
gross in New England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

sent Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

ORIGIN OF A SAYING.-A correspondent of
the Literary World writes i have vainly
endeavored to ascertain the origin of the say
ING. IF the mountain will not come to Ma,
hnmct, Mcdonnell must 60 to the mountain
Can YOU enghten my ignorance?
It is said that when Mahomet first declared
his system of religion to the Arabs they de
manded proofs of his miraculous power, such
as Christians claimed for Jesus and Moses.
Mahomet replied that it would DC tempting
God, and provoking His wrath. to grant their
demand. Nevertheless. he commanded Mount
Sofa to come to him. OF course it dldn t.
Whereupon he exclaimed God is mercitul !
Had it obcyed my words it would have fallen
on us to our destruction will. therefore, 20
TO the mountain and thank God that he has
lad mercy on stiff-necked generation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05

The New Orleans volunteer fire department
celebrated their thirty fifth anniversary with
procession yesterday, filling the streets with
spectators.