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Litchfield enquirer., 1872-03-07

EVERY SATURDAY, for March 9, contains: Recolections of Felix Mendelsshon and ms Friends, by Dr. 1Dorn, Capellmeister or heriin The Influence of Travel, by nenry Kingsley French House Life, Sooking COG. as fine art The Pebbles in the Sslee'' Dy Charles Kingsley, The Literal ness oI Literature; "Till Death us do pa,, pa v,tuperation Foreign Notes ]: The -. k Osgood & Go, Boston. ss . v;a.,
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Litchfield enquirer., 1872-03-07

The Norwalk Lock company are about to enlarge their works so as to accommo- date 15O more employees, making 400 in all. s4I. t3 ssg'-aass-.s .s4ts.s L1a itse ai isI
 Pennington voted on Saturday to sub scribe ,S60, 900 for the brapeA of the Conn., Western, R. R. from Collinsyille to New Britain; Yeas, 2e7;;' Noes, n. ~ A' ' '~
 Mary Collins, domestic, aged 40, died suddenly, Saturday, in Norwich She had $2, 600 deposited in the bank, and as far as known has no relatives.
 The odorless Rubber company of Mid dletown have declared. 8 stock dividend of fifteen per cent, and temper cent. was added to the surplus fund. ldA 4U
 Michael McGoran was arrested at New Haven last week, and fined $20 and costs. by Judge Harrison for selling liquor to boy of 13, so that he became drunk.
 Engineer Shnnk, late of the Connecticut Western, is surveying the proposed rail road route between New Britain and Col insville. ~ @s
 The ladies' building of the Conn. Ait erary Institute, at Suffield, was burned on Wednesday of last week. Damage. S16, = 900; insurance, SIG, ,000 AAf
 Rev. Olympia Brown, Mrs. Hooker and Miss Burr, are expected tospeak on female suffrage in Norwich on Tuesday evening, March 18th. Ik
 The Rev. John Purves, of Woodburys has accepted call as rector of St. James church, in Poquetannock and will enter upon his duties the Rrstweek after East CT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

According to the Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun, negotiations have so
far progressed between the State Department
and the Mexican authorities as to lead to the
belief that the difficulties which have arisen
over the refusal of the Mexican arbitrator to
refer certain disputed claims to tie umpire tor
the American and Mexican claims commission
will be amicably settled. Mexico will recedc
from the position which her arbitrator has
taken, and the work of the commission will 60
ahead. The limit fixed by the supplemental
treaty expires on the lst Of February next, and
it will be necessary to extend the time in order
to have all the cases or claims submitted, finally
adjudicated Caleb Gushing, the representa-
tive of the Mexican government before the
commission, is on his return to the United
States from his work for this government be-
fore the Geneva conference
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1872.

The burning of the famous Escural palace
in Spain has been already noticed The foun-
datiou was laid in 1868. Twenty-one years and
$4,000 600 were spent in its construction. 1t
has been summer residence of the kings OF
Spain from the time of its completion, and was
regarded as one of the greatest treasures OF
Spanish art,architecture and history. Later dis
patches state that the flames have been check
ed and confined to that part of the building 10
which the library is located. Even there, their
ravages are limited, as great quantity OF the
valuable books and manuscripts have been re-
moved, and the entire library may be saved,
though in a damaged condition. 1t is some
what singular that in each century since it was
built the Escurial has been visited by confa-
grafton, and each time the library has been the
suffering part. In 1911 and again in Ill the
library was partially destroyed by fire, and now,
in the third hundred years, it is again burned
by similar cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Radical Convention, which assembled in
this place yesterday, as has been announced in
the Gazette, nominated Mr.. Daniels, of Fairfax,
as the Radical candidate for Congress, from
this district There is much diversity of opinion
existing 10 the party, as to the expediency or
propriety of running candidate at all. Gen.
Hunton, the Conservative candidate will be
elected by a large majority-but it is due to
him and to the cause which he advocates, that
proper exertions should be made in his behalf,
and that he should receive the votes of all who
are opposed to the reelection of Gen. Grant,
and in favor of Reform in the administration
of the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says THE japanese charge de
affairs had an interview with the President to-
day, and announced his intention of with
drawing soon from his post here and returning
to Japan, in accordance with his resignation,
which was rendered some months ago. He
desired that an older person should fill the i'm
portant position here, and his successor, the
third minister of foreign affairs in Japan, has
been duly accredited to full diplomatic mis-
sion to Washington. Mr.. Mort denies the
statement that the Americans who were ap-
pointed to official places have been discharged,
or that the reactionists have obtained any con-
siderable control 1t is nevertheless admitted
that difficulties have beset the new japanese
policy at home and abroad, and that hereafter
it will have to make haste slowly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

STRIKE AMONG GOLD MINERS. W c learn
that a difficulty occurred on Monday last be:
tween the owners aud employees at the Mitchell
Gold Mine in Spotsylvania county We have
received two accounts of the origin of the dis
agreement. The first is that the company hay
ing lately added some new machinery to their
equipment, have struck a new and very rich
vein of the precious metal, the effect of which,
on the hands employed, led to str Ike for
higher wages. The second account is that
some of the employees, being unpaid for labor
performed by them for the company which
worked the mine prior to the one at present
controlling it, and, finding the present company
composed partly of members of the former
company, demanded what was due them, and
threatened some violence if their demands were
not complied with. All was quiet at our last
accounts and the dissatisfaction was disappear
ing fredericksburg Ledger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

IL speaking of the neglect in this country OF
musical instruction, it is to be hoped that
a change in this respect is beginning to coue
over our people. We are glad to note the
fact that in the common schools of many Of
our States the elements at least of music are
taught to the youth of both sexes. We hope
that after a while instruction in this noble
branch of education will be general, and of
high order, through the length and breadth of
the land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

LoUDoUN ITEMS From the Leesburg
Telegram Mrs. Caroline Coleman last Tues
day sold her farm lying near Clark's Gap, con-
tanning about l56 acres to John FL. Titus for
$4,000.
Mr.. Thos B. Lewis very respectable old
gentleman residing near Gumspring in this
county, died last Friday in the 73d year of his
age
The Hon. Thos Swami has accepted an lnvi-
taton from the Loudoun Agricultural Society
to deliver the annual address on the Both inst
a few days ago Mcssrs. W. B. Clagett and
R. B. Gray placed twelve bass in a run South
of Lecsburg near Mr.. Alexander Rogers, with
the view of stocking the run.
On the night of the lst inst, the stable of
Mr.. Simon Sanbower who lives near Taylor
town, was entered and fine mare stolen there
from On the same night Mr.. VIM. Fawley
who resides near the same place had fine colt
stolen from his field. 1t is supposed that both
were stolen by the same parties
What Leesburg wants at present is number
of small, neat dwelling houses for the habitation
of families of the poorer class II these we're
to be had the town would soon be place of
some magnitude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Baltimore Gazette says :-"Sergeant
Gilbert Fl. Bates, who, it will be remembered,
carried the American flag, Immediately after
the war, through the Southern States, is going
to do very foolish thing. He has travelled
FROM New York to England, and proposes, in
pursuance of a bet that he has made, to carry
the u. S. flag, unfurcd, from one end Of that
country to the other. Such step is one way
OF gaining notoriety and money, but at the same
time is open to very grave objections
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

There were large number of people IN at
tendance at Madison Court on Thursday last
AT y o'clock the crowd assembled in the Court
House. when Gen. James l.. Kemper in few
eloquent remarks introduced Gen Williams,
Congressional Elector, who took the stand and
delivered fine speech. Shelton +. Leake was
then introduced amidst applause. and delivered
a powerful and convincing speech. Gen. Jas.
l.. Kemper next addressed the meeting In an
eloquent and convincing strain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

CAROLINE CIRCUIT Court. The Caroline
Circuit Court, Judge Barton presiding, met at
Bowling Green on Wednesday last There
was but one jury case tried and that Of but
little interest to the public. \ number ofcases,
however, were disposed Of by compromise and
otherwise. The attendance was unusually small
il consequence of the busy season Politics
which always runs high iu Caroline was the
engrossing topic and much speculation indul gcd
in With reference to the Presidential election
- FIe9ertcksLnyq HraM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The citizens committee in Chicago ad-
vocate the arrest as Migrants, Of all per-
sons in the city who have no visible means
of support, the closing of all saloons at
II o'clock, and express the following views
Some men are opposed to capital pun
ishment on principle. So we are opposed
on princip e, and long for an approved state of
civilization when it will not be necessary to
hang any criminal. But we insist that the
hanging of murderers in the city Of Chicago is
as essential for the protection of life as it was
essential, to get pure water into the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

A rumor has currency in Paris that Presl-
dent Theirs will, at the next session oftheAssem-
bly,, urge the conservative deputies to support
a project for definite establishment, by pro-
camation, of permanent Republic, based on
principles strictly conservative. Cashier Pc
rer, it is said, is already using his influence
with the right centre Of the Assembly to In
duce it to accept the views of the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Rev. j. W. Logan, whose death at Sara
toga has been announced, was one Of the six
Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church. Mr.. Logan was born in North Caro-
lima about the year 1910, of slave parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

Nearly half of the counties of Georgia have
been heard from, and give the Democratic can
didate for Governor about twenty-five thousand
majority. From forty to fifty thousand will be
the figures when all the returns are in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Legislature Of Georgia, just elected, will
have the choice of U. S. Senator in place of
Joshua Hill, an Administration man. The cleo
ton of members of the House Of Representa-
tiYes takes place in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Richmond Wing says I'VE are much
pleased to observe an increased activity in the
canvass in this State, and to learn that the
Liberals are becoming warmed up 1t must
be borne in mind that but one month of the
canvass remains, and in that month every
county and every neighborhood must be thor
oughly canvasscd There is too much at stake
for us to trust to mere enthusiasm, and to rely
upon our known or supposed strength. There
must be speaking and working in every corner
of the State, and there must be as thorough
and as perfect an organization as we had in the
great campaign Of 1863"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The n. Y. Freeman's Journal, which was
not in favor of the nomination Of Mr. Greeley,
publishes numerous extracts from MIR. Us.
late speeches, and refers to them in compll-
mentary manner and regards them as honest
and effective declarations of opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

Grand preparations are being made and
great expectations INDUCED in respecting the
'silver wedding" between Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, and its pastor, Henry Ward Beecher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The Charlottesville Inteligeucer says that
what is known as ''the gift Of CAB, is nothing
bat habit of talking which some men have, who
have more brass than brains and seem to think
that no assembly can be properly enlightened
without hearing from them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

Byron's maid of Athens is upwards of
10, 10 poor health, and extreme want. Such is
the statement ola note to the London Timcs,
appeaing for assistance in her behalf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

The depots Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road in Baltimore and Washington, and the
cars on the road, have been draped in mourn
ing, in respect to the memory of the late Mr.
VIM. Prescott Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

CRIME IN WAsHINGTON. Considerable ex-
element was created yesterday by shooting af.
fair on the corner of Seventh st. and Pcnnsyl-
vania avenue The actors were Perry Carson
and Charles Irving both noted colored politi-
Clans After au tercation, Carson, who was
about entering a street car, Was followed by IT,
wing who applied TO him various abusive
epithets. Carson drew a revolver, and stand
ing near the centre Of the avenue fired cou-
pIe of shots, neither of which took effect.
Carson was at once arrested, and gave bail for
his appearance:
The case of George jenkins, indicted for the
murder of his wife, Lavinia Jenkins, by split
ting her throat with butchers cleaver, on the
l4th of May last, while she lay asleep, occupied
the Criminal Court yesterday. The defense set
up the plea of insanity, aud showed that on
some occasions, when under the Influence of
liquor, he had behaved in most singular man
ner The jury, after an absence OF ten minutes
returned verdict of guilty Of murder in the
first degree Sentence will be pronounced in a
few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

In an address in London, on Wednesday
night, Sir Charles Adderly spoke of the settle
ment of the dispute between England and the
United States The prosperity of the world,
he said, depended on a cordial understanding
between the TWO nations. England had sacri-
feed much to terminate the state of semi
alienation and relieve the anxiety of Canada.
Concluding, he said that ''the settlement of the
difficulties arising out of the depredations Of
the Confederate privateers had cost England
dear, and he insisted that the parties who had
fitted out the vessels, aud made fortunes at the
risk of the country's honor, should bear the
burden Of the award of the Geneva tribunal y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

On Thursday, October Sd, 1872 MARIAN
NJ. TALIAFERRO, wife of John G.. Ta!iaierro,
and daughter of Thomas NJ. White. Gs'- Her
funeral will take place from her fathers resi-
dencc Saturday (to-norrow) afternoon at half
past three O clock.
| Baltimore Sun and Rich. papers please c"ly.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. Rich
mond Dispatch says much interest was mani
tested in that city to hear the argument in the
Homestead Exemption casos before Judge
Bond, last Friday, on an appeal from a recent
decision of Judge Rives. The Judge had APP
pointed special term of the court, to com,
lnence on that day, in which to near the argu
meut, but in consequence of the absence of
some of the counsel the hearing Of it was post
poncd, and the Judge returned to Baltimore
the same night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

A CURIOUS MARRIAGE CEREMONIAL man
and woman have recently been proceeded
against by the Scotch authorities for having,
although not lawfully married, registered their
four children as legitimate. The man declares
that he was under the impression he was prop
ery married. owing to the ceremony he went
through with the woman. In 1867 the parties
left Dalkeith for Galashiels, and not having
the requisite funds to get married by minis
down facing each other, after placing basin
between them. Both then placed their hand
tuls of meal in the basin and mixed it, in token
that they would not sever until death did
them part" After swearing to this effect up
on Bible they rose and declared themselves
man and wife. They afterwards returned to
Dalkeith, where they have since resided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

REAL ESTATE SoLD-On Saturday, the list
of September, p. Mccormick jr., R. II. Lee
and S. j. C. Moore, special commissioners, sold
the estate OLD. Fl. Sewers, lying on the Snck-
ersville turnpike, and containing 1913 acres to
6. w. Gordon at $40. 50 FER acre. On Friday
the Goth of September, Marshall Mccormick,
longing to Henry Edwards, situated on the east
acres. to Jos. ". Edwards at So. i2l per acre.
On Saturday, the 18th of September, j. j.
Williams, D. H. Mcclure and S. j. q. Moore,
Lewis F. Glass. lying about J miles from Berry
vile and containing lbs acres, at SHOP per
acre; also tract containing l27 acres at $50 per
acre. Purchaser of both tracts, Geo. Glass
CLARKE Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

ORANGE CoURT-W had the satisfaction
of being at last Orange Court, and the pleasure
Of attending meeting of the citizens of that
County. The turnout was respectable in both
character and numbers, and speeches were de-
livered by Gen. Williams, Elector of this Dis
trict, and DR.. j. G. Hill, Of Alexandria, CMl-
pcp,r Observer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

BERRYvILLE ITEMS Mr. Decatur Shep.
herd, we are informed, has in his possession an
ear of corn of his own raising that contains over
1900 grains. On one acre of ground this gen.
tleman raised II barrels and bushels of corn,
and we are told, it had but two rains to fall
upon it before it matured.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church,
Bcrryville, have requested US to announce to
the public that they design, serving dinner on
Monday and Tuesday, the 18th and 18th days
of October, at the store-room of Mrs. Grow.
The proceeds will be applied to the completion
of the parsonage
The Berryvile Glee Club will give two con-
certs this month, the proceeds of which will be
applied to the completion of Rev. G. White 5
parsonage CLARKE Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

CULpEpER ITEMs.-[ From the Observer. j
\ painful accident occurred at the residence OF
Mr.. James w. Hit, near Brown Store, in this
county, on Sunday night last, by the explosion
of coal oil lamp. Miss Annie Hit aged
seventeen, and the only child Of James W. and
Sae Hitt,- went up stairs, and on returning
either struck the lamp against the wall, or let
it fall, when it exploded, setting fire to her
clothes, which we're soon burnt from her body.
Her father and mother, who heard her cries,
went to her assistance, but too late. She lin
gered in the most painful agony until Monday
evening, when death came to her relief. Her
mother, in trying to save her child, was badly
burned, and it is thought she is in critical
situation.
Rev. Mr.. Peterkin has returned from his
Northern trip with renovated health and
strength, aud preached to his congregation at
St. Stephen Church, morning and evening OF
Sunday last Rev Mr. Harmon was in his
pulpit, as was also Rev. Mr. Taylor, and both
gentlemen preached with their usual zeal and
fervor 1t affords US infinite pleasure to see
our clergy looking in such fine health as they
appear now happily to enjoy
The Greeley and Brown Club announce
that General James Il. Williams, Eector for
this District, and Daniel B. Lucas, Of West
Va will be here next Court day aud address our
citizens. DR.. Hill, of Alexandria, and other
prominent gentlemen will also be present, and
we hope also to have the pleasure OF seeing and
hearing John B. Baldwin, of Staunton.
We visited the Fair Grounds, a few days
since. They are beautifully located-the
buildings handsomely arranged-and the race
track nicely graded. The Committee who had
the matter in hand deserve great praise. We
hope and believe that our Fair will be great
success Thousands of people will be in at
tendance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04

CoMMIssIoN.-The Maryland and Virginia
from 10 to clock. Col. WIN. Watts, of the
Virginia commission having arrived since the
last adjournment all the members from each
State were present The session yesterday was
consumed in hearing Mr.. Isaac D. JONES read
the statement ofthc Maryland casc.-Bu'to SIM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-04
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