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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

4 WORD FOR TIE BABIES. S.-The season
that tries children S sous-and bodles--ls a,
hand. The cold. damp season OF early spring
with its penetrating breezes that chill the en-
tire system aud generate incipient Group, is al
ready here, and it behooves every anxious par
ent to be on the alert if danger, and perhaps
DEATH would be avertcd Too many parents
ind their children lives cut off by the want OF
little care. Group always originates 10 cold.
and in most cases the cold is caused from ex
losure to dampness. either of the clothing or
of the atmosphere. In many cases the primary
cause is insufficient or improper clothing. rs
pecialy is this so with little girls. On this
point great responsibility lies with the moth
ers, and when child loses its life either from,
the wilFul ignorance of its parent or the wilfu
following of fashion that leads to that result,
what is it but inviting death? Let mothers
become strong in common sense and resolve TO
raise their children, not bury them. Let then,
remember, also, that though sickness may
sometimes be called ''sent from God in the
true sense, that which is forced upon a help
less child is nothing less than crime. - BoSton
GioJe
Cost OF TAE WAR-The whole cost of the
Northern and Southern States from 1861 to
1865 is estimated as follows: Lives 1000, ,0oOo;
property, by destruction, waste, etc. S9,OOe,--
100000. The gross expenditures Of United
States from June 1861. to July, 1866, were
81, 792. 2j1 900. OF this the actual war ex-
p"nse was abou, -, 33jj3, 2231 900 The expense
"f States, connties, cities, and towns in the
Southern States not represented 10y funded
debts have been estimated at $500. 600, 900.
The increase of State debts on the war account
was Sl23, 900 900. The increase OF city, town
and county debts is estimated at S2OO, cOO,ooo.
Total war expenses Of the Northern and West
ern States and the national government, So
lt5. .23I1 900.
The estimated direct expenditures OF the
lontrderate States on account Of the "ar"eFe
$1,000, 100000
Aggregate estimated expenses OF the war TO
the country North and South, Se,loo,2o' 'ooo.
\ HALE CENTENARIAN.-On Saturday last
the venerable General j. Watts de PeySter, OF
New York gave the annual breakfast TO the
lndeStructibe veteran, Captain LahrouSn! on
the lO1th anniversary OF their concurrent olrth
day. This is the sixth of the series begun
when each had attaiued the age Of lOl. The
dozen guests were, with few EXCEPTIONS gener.
ais of high distinction, yet one OF the olaest ol
these Was baby when Captain LahrouSh "as wa
Sexagcnariau, and not one had entered tue
service when he had retired under the ouroeI
OF his 20 years. The guests all took their leaVe
says the Tribune, pledging the gay and hearlS,
old gentleman to be present year Eence' anu
especially insisting that he should keep MS
health and strength to take part IN the centen
NAL anniversary of his young friend, the Amer
lean Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

JOHN HARLOW. 81. B. HARLOW
HARLOW s. BROTHER,
GROCERs, LIQUOR, FEED, AND COM.
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets
Alexandria, Virginia
Special attention given to the sale Of Country
Produce. We most respectfully. call the atten
ton of the trade to our large and splendid stock
of goods, consisting of Wines and Liquors,
FloHr Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Pieces, But
ter Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal Crackers, Syrups,
Moasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
enware Buskets, Spices, Cigars. Tobacco, Canned
Goods. Coal Oil, &C., and every other article
usually found in first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and Ill orders shall receive our
proin nj attention mar 2O-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Just received large lot of FINE V1OL1NS,
ranging from So to SIS, the cheapest ever offered.
The finest assortment of GERMAN AND
FRENCH ACCORDEANS in town.
BANJOS Of my own make, very low.
The largest variety of VIO LIN STRINGS,
of my own importation, the best to be founo
South of New York, Wholesale and retail. /,
Iiolincellos, Guitars, Flutes, a large lot OF
Mouth Organs, Jews Harps, Violin Bows, &c.
All kinds Of Musical instruments repaired.
ON HAND
Several fne frst-clsss SECONDHAND Pl-
AMOS, very low, number of Smiths Cele-
brated Paror Organs, including large one
suitable for II Church. :,
Call at V. BECkER'S Piano and Music
Store, l49 King street, Alexandria Va. de 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

QUEER FREAK From the \. !. Express.
A woman who keeps All aristocratlc boarding
house on Fifth avenue. last evening dressed
herself in men, 5 clothing, tight pants, short
overcoat, felt hat and cane, and accompanied
By two women, went to Wood Is Museum. She
seemed to court notorlety from her conduct,
she attracting the attention OF the gentlemen
in the surrounding seats Soon she was the
object of all attention, and the progress of the
play was forgotten. The attention OF Mr.. Lin
nenthal, the manager, was drawn to the mat
ter, and he requested the lady, Arrest at the
hands of Officer Hutchinson, OF the Twenty
ninth Precinct. The two women who accom-
panied her managed to make their escape. The
cncf syysXas taken to the Twenty ninth Pre-
made charge of disorderly conduct against
her The name was taken down on the blotter
by Sergeant Mullen. who was in charge, Capt.
Burden being present The prisoner demaud.
ed her release, threatening that the Commis
>ioners would haul up the police if she was
kept The lady was released and sent home
in carriage, her name not being put on tine
returns This morning, when the returns were
sent to Jefferson Market. her name was not re-
corded, and au officer Of the Twenty ninth Pre-
ciuct hid away the return lest the reporters
who had heard Of the case would get any
knowledge of the matter. She failed to appear
at court and none of the officers made the
charge against the widow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

And DU kA BILL +.
ms-Al our Square Pianos have our New I'm
proved Overstrung Scale and the Agraffe Treble.
Is- We would call special attention to our
late Patented lmproyements in GkAND Pl-
AMOS and SQUARE GRANDS, found in no
other Piano which bring the Piano nearer per-
fcction than has yet been attained
Every Piano fully warranted for JJfvs gears
asiy- We are, by special arrangement, enabled
to furnish PARLUR ORGANS and MELO~
DEONS of the most celebrated Makers whole
sale and retail, at lowest factory prices.
Illustrated Catalogues and Price Lists prompt
ly furnished OH application to
VIM. KNABE s. CO., Baltimore Nd.
Or to V. BECKER, Sole Agent, Alcxa., Va.
Baltimore Md, oct 2t-law6n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

T G. MILBuRS,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION .UERCHI NJ,
NEW STORE,
No. 10 North Royal ST., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va
The proximity Of this store to the Market
House. 'the centre of trade" will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
specttulIy solicited. They will receive careful
and pro1npt attention. oct 26-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
1INGEK SEWING MACHINES

y
The demand for this h.vorite Sc WING Ma
CHINE is still increasing, and the great number
sold in this city during the past year Is without
precedent. The machine is question is simple,
"ehine n"uH esc Ginning amin public attention and can be
operated by a child. The sales of this machine
since its introduction have steadily increased,
leaving all competitors far behind. This fact
alone is proof OF its superior merits over all
other machines. Over one hundred and fifty in
daily use in this city, giving universal satstac,
ton. For references examine my books and
Judge for yourself. Machines sold on the most
lPbcral terms and satisfaction guaranteed IN ev-
ery case. G. Q. BERRY, Agent,
Alexandria, Va.
Orders from the country promptly attended to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

\ BOGUS YOUNG LADY.-[From the Deca
tur, II inos, Magnet. l-On Tuesday evening
about dark, bright. eyed girl of IS, handsome,
ani apparently Intelligent. stopped at one of
our second class hotels. She told the landlord
tl.at she had but little money and wished to
stop with him few days. The good-uatured
landlord told her that that was al right-that
he would hold her trunk as security for all de
iciepcy in his regular charges for her board.
Nothing more was said until this morning,
when the girl informed him that she wished 70
90 to ST. Louis, and asked him with tears IN
her eyes for her trunk and the loan OF $40
This the landlord refused at the time to comply
with. but demanded about four dollars due bim
on board She said she had no money; that her
trunk contained valuables that she could not
dispose of at Decatur, and promised him a
quick remittance as soon as she arrived 10 st.
Louis Everything was arranged Tor her de-
rarture-the ten dollars furnished her, but as
She was getting on the St Louis train an officer
from Cairo. with documents In his pocket, laid
his hand upon her shoulder and said ~ ou
are arrested-my prisoner Before she could
make things satisfactory to the officer the train
left the depot with the young lady 10 charge OF
the Cairo officer. She was brought before one
Of the Justices of the Peace-her trunk broken
open and contents examined. 1t was found to
contain lot of burgl TOOLS tour changes OF
suits and masks aud about 5000 IN counter
felt money Upon more full investigation
and upon close examination in aprlvate room
it was ascertained beyond a doubt that the wo
man was man. and that too, ot very respec
table family of Memphis, Tenn He had so
disguised himself with false cures, chignon,
paint, sc as to render it almost ilupossibe to
tell him from the feminine sex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

RICHARD W. AVERY. FL. DAVIDSON
A VERY s. DAVIDSON
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, WINES
AND LIQUORS,
No. 226, King street. corner of Alfred,
ian l4-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE "
,VD VIRGIN ADV FERTISE SER.
PUBLISHED DAILY BY
EDGAR OWDEN,
Has.tse Building. No. 20 Prince st.

TERMS:
One year, So; six months, 81; three months,
p: one month"; Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

mo old stock.)
Japans, pound half do. and quar-. do packages.
SS:y Sssy if 5ef Chests SUPERIOR quality ~ %
Oolong, extra fine quality, -
superior " w
g fair /" 0 10
Imperial, extra fine " 60
superior - II
fair 0 80
Young Hyson extra fine, 80
English Breakfast 9 81
superior, ! 10
Gunpowder, extra fine, 10
superior, oO
good, 70
We are confident that the quality Of our Teas
cannot be surpassed, and are willing to have
them compared with any in the market
We have everything in the FIN 4 GROCERY
SHELF GOODS of all kinds fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from us thnt does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated in price,
ana S"'p'lsfnI ciiINESE n GSEE''TiNEi TNEA COMPANY,
No. II north Royal street,
jan 2G-f Alexandrla, plrenla.
GEORGE McEUEsNEf IL sON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS.,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT; ALSO EASTERN and POTo-
MAC HERRING and MACKEREL.
NOS. lh6 a n D 10 X NG STR ET,
Washington Hall Building,)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Orders promptly filled. jan lo-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis.
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant ano
Effectual Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Married persons, or Young Men contemplst
ing marriage aware, of Physical Weak9ess n es
Loss Of Procreative Power-lmpotencv} Ner-
vous Ex eta oility, Palpitstion, Organic, Weak
ness, Nervous Debility, OF any other Disqua.i
tcation, speedily relieved.
DC whJ places himself under the care of Dr. j.
may religiously conhde in his honor as gentle
man, and confidently rely upon his skill Is a
n;I e Iclan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
ALEXANDRIA VA. FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 15 1872
GROCERIES,.
OHM ESE TEA Gov A n ,
No IL Nnpru pnYAI STREET

ANO NUN . I 1'H1111T
Have just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock Of
TEAS, SEASON 1871.
mo old stock.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Especially, who have become the Victims OF
Solitary Vice, and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untlmely
grave thousands of young men Of the most e1-
atcd talents and brilliant intellect who might
the thunders of elouuence or walked to extscy
the living Tyre may call with full confidence.
M,pPJaEE
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
SCIENCE IN SCHOOL.

ST. Louis has just adopted a plan for teach
ing physical science in the public schools, in
the shape of oral lessons o. brief lectures,
illustrated as far as possible by experiments.
Botany, physiology, zoology, and natural
philosophy are among the branches thus
taught. The Pittsburgh Commercial, com.
men,ing upon this fact, suggests that ''it
might be well Tor other cities TO follow the
example of ST. Louis in this matter"
What valid reason is there why training
in science should not begin in the primary
school? Formidable as are the names of the
various "ologies," they contain the very OBJ
jects most calculated TO arouse childish curl.
osity and wonder. We recently read an
accoun. of a scientific lecture delivered 10
crowded audience Of English boys and girls
by the distinguished Farraday, in which the
subject, from the incompatible manner of
its treatment, became invested with the
colors o: the most brilliant romance; the
little folks growing almost wild with delight
over certain experiments of the Professor.
1t is not necessary to he pedanic in teaching
science. Entomology is nothing but catch.
ing and examining bugs-soriething which
even an infant is apt TO do whenever it gets
the chance. Indeed, a Thoughtful writer in
the February number of Hayper's Monthly,
takes the ground that every village school
should he an Agassiz museum in miniature.
Neither is there any doubt that, although
children are naturally repelled by the jargon
of mere scientific nomenclature, they are in
their own way Observers and students of no
mean kind; nor that, il the marvels Of ma
ture and creation coald only be made attrac-
tive to their yourg minds by fresh and vivid
presentation and illustration on the part of
the teacher, the most encouraging results
would in ali probability ensue. Educators
throughout the country will watch the out
come Of tine experiment of St. Louis with
good deal of interest.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
BISMARCK INTERVIEWED.

An enterprising Yankee CORE. ondent
has laiely interviewed Germany's great
Prince, and gives US the views Of the Prus-
sian statesman upon Spain, Cuba and Amer
ica: He believes that Spain will ultimately
b compelled to let 60 her hold of Cuba,
stating that the whole tendency Of the times
= against the retention Of such colonies by
European powers; since they are certain, he
.dds, to eventually slide from their grasp, to
flourish more independently after their indie.
pendence than before, ifthey have any vital
ity a; all. Relative to our own country, he
o5.erves that, while it is sometimes difficnlt
to discover what the true state of public
opinion is, it is, nevertheless sure to make
itself truly and courageously felt in the end.
he has contemptuous opinion Of the mere
politicians of this country, but an excellent
ons of its people, and believes that their
sound common sense and morals will always
insure the ultimate triumph of honesty and
integrity over trickery and corruption, and
that the perpetuity and progress of the Re-
public are therefore beyond question.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
"ALL wRONG.''

Under the above caption the Oskaloosa
Independent says:
Some papers arc endeayoring TO make an
Impression on the Justices of the Supreme
Court favorable to a new trial for DR.. Medli-
colt. THE LEAvENwoRrH TINES made a
direct appeal on the most frivolous pret.xt,
claiming that because some chemists had dis
agreed in reference to the contents of Gen.
Ketchum's stomach, and that because q
similar disagreement had occurred in the
opinion of the medical witnesses in the Med
licot, case, that, therefore, Medlicott should
be granted a new trial.
As We do not know Of any paper in the
State except THE TIMss that has taken
enough interest in this matter to "endeavor
to make an impression upon the Justices Of
the Supreme Court favorable to new trial
for DIR. Medlis Oft, We are forced to take the
lndependen,'s structures exclusivelyto ourself.
1t may be wrong from the standpoint of the
Independent, to endeavor to influence the
mind Of the Court in favor Of mercy to =
condemned prisoner, but to our way of
viewing il, We could no, be engaged in nobler
work. The statement Of our neishbor that
We appealed to the Court "on the most friyo-
lous pretexf," is At variance with the truth;
We appealed in the name OF the great God
who made us all, and the common humanity
which binds u, that the Court would not
shut IL eyes TO inpogant scientific facis that
have juH bssn developed ina parallel c..,
and e'sagn fellow zsaaase 10 .. iguomiri-
ON dsaA, 1gsay beeanse enpiric;sm has
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
BAD FOR THE ENGRRAyERs.

An exchange chronicles the fact that Frank
Blair wants Uncle Sam to buy Cuba, and
thinks il our estimable Uncle should con-
clude to act upon Franks suggestion, it
would be q sad blow to wocd-cut art and the
illustrated newspaper business in this conn
try. A beautiful but agonized maiden IAN
svering somewhat to Joaquin Miller's des-
cription Of Mrs. Miller heavily ironed,
appealing to the Goddess of Liberty ian APP
parently unmarried female with Grecian
face, and an American set of arms and legs
across = muddy creek on Jersey salt marsh,
while the devil in the garb of the Spanish
Tyrant." with dagger in each hand, grins
horribly at the suppliant, as the American
eagle careers wildly overhead, grasring a
bundle of harpoons in his sinister talons, and
the Declaration of Independence - well,
there's no use in Frank Blair, or any other
man, introducing bills TO discourage high art
in this country; for we'd rather lose dozen
Cubas than one weekly illustration of this
mppliant maiden, and the Goddess of Lib
esty, and the Spanish Tyrant, and the eagle
with the harpoons, hanging round that mud
dy creek on q jersey salt marsh.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
THE LIQUOR Law.

The proposed liquor law is to be fully dis
cussed at the Capital. We trust that the
Legislature will look at the subject in the
light of reason. Our present law gives very
general satisfaction to a large majority of the
people. No law is wise that is not endorsed
by the majority. A law that cannot be en-.
forced had better not be enacted. The pro-
posed new law cannot be enforced in this
city. Then why cram it down the throats
of IN unwilling people.
Again, the new law takes away from our
city a source of income and gives it to the
State. We now pay nearly one-tenth Of the
tax of the State and think the attempt TO tax
usS25, 900 quite cool. Gentlemen it can't he
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
A NEW ERA,

The coming Of the japanese Embassy, Of
which the telegraph has been telling US for a
week past, is likely TO mark the beginning OF
a new era in California politics-an era in
which the equal rights Of all men Will be
recognized. The Chicago Pos has good
article upon this subject, in which, after
noting the arrival of the distinguished
japanese at San Francisco, and the brilliant
reception given them, it says: sit would
be useless to recall the abuse and persecution
heaped upon the yellow-skinned Immigrants
of the Pacific coast, from the earliest mo-
ment that their presence there made them an
available object OF attack. How differently
are received their titled brethren from the
Island, foreign and Mongoiians, like them
selves, as un-American, as offensive IN the
matter Of color, as unweicome in fields of in
dustry, and far better calculated than they
to surpass the Caucasian in e.ery branch OF
science and ar, requiring ambition and intel
ligence, Ii the japanese came as their
Chinese predecessors, stee-age passengers in
Pacific steamship, they would have been
met at the wharf by an Infatuated mob oil
men, women and boys, insane by tradition,
and crazed with prejudice; stone, bullets,
oaths, epitheis, missiles Of every species OF
maligni,y and death would he heaped upon
them as they ran, for dear life's sake, from
the murderous landing to temporary places
of concealment and shelter.
But they come announced By diplomats,
surrounded by evidences of wealth, in garb
indicative of titled rank, and prejudice falls
down at their feet. Not stones from a mob,
but .e,esrlm5 from Washington, from New
York, from Chicago, hail their arrival. MOI
with curses and epiiheIs, bat with the
choicest rhetoric OF statesman and magistrate
are they saiu;ed. Not TO irai! places 81
safety do they scailer while lie Is left; but to
blnauet halls, where are gathered to greet
then The noiabilitie. OF the Golden State. gov
ernors, representatives, scientists, divincs
Prejudice is LEFT without TO wrestle with
ignorance; culture and brotherhood sit within
offering each other meat and eulogy. How
do We ali fall down ard worship the Golden
Calf,
On Wednesday evening Of last week, in
San Francisco, while Caucasian and Mon.
golian ate and drank together, ex-Gov.
Haigh: responded to the toast, "The State Of
California" and, for The first ,irle in hi
life, was ensnared by social surroundings into
the expression Of a primary truth. Said he,
"God made all men Of one blood; TIE coming
Of this Embassy marks new era in the pro.
gress Of civilization and humanity The
single sentence will break tie seal of Pacific
politics. Neither party il that State la:
ever vet dared to include such sentiment in
its political platform. Neither has ever
found the courage TO fin; the banner o.
human equality TO the air. Both, by the
hope OF party booty, have lain willingly
PROSTATE beneath the feet Of mob strength;
and cried elua! rights and Bird o Freedom,
while white voters were beating to death
their yellow fellow-men in the pgblic streets
for tire mere crime of wanting TO 90 to work
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-02-08
THE CIVIL SERVICE.

The telegraph to-day tells rs that the iirs'
practical application Of the civil service reg.
uiation to the appointment of employees in
the departments. took place in Washington,
yesterday, in the appointing of clerk to fill
a vacancy in the Postofice Department.
Twenty-Five persons presented themselves
and we're examined, and OF the three desig-
mated as most suitable, the Postmaster Gen.
eral appointed one.
An applicant for clerlsship was exam
ined in one of the executive departments
yesterday, whose papers were headed by a
U. S. Senator, and signed by a lons list Of
members of Congress and local politicians,
and who was unable TO correctly spell the
name of his native County or State.