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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE.

Ia every community there will always be
found some persons who have leaning to-
wards complaining and fault-inding-who do
not look upon the bright side of the picture,
and are apparently somewhat gratihed when
their gloomy forebodings are realized as to in
diyiduals or the public; as if they DO not like
to see their neighbors prosper. There are
some men, also, in all communities, the i'rst'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

4 political movement has been organized in
Hamilton county, Ohio, composed of Rcpubli-
cans and Democrats, the platform Of which is
similar to that of several other proposed plat
forms: tariff for revenue; the constitution as
amended; specie currency; opposition to the
caucus system and the ''spoils' system; oppo-
stiou to secret political societies; combining the
general government to the limits prescribed in
the constitution. DC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
Alexandria, JANUARY |, 1872.

uAVING transferred my interest in the
IL house of Loving & Pierce to my son, who
associates himself with my late partner, X 1.
Pierce in the commission business of AleXun-
dria l return my sincere thanks to those Of my
friends who have manifested their confidence to-
wards our house, and respectfully ask that the
same may be extended to our SUCCESSORS.
presume the capacity and promptness of my
late partner business man are 50 fully known
to the trading community That his claims can
hardly be overlooked by those whose Interests
are identified with the commission business Of
Alexandria. Suffice it to say that during the
six years of our joint business, have found him
alnos; invariably at his .post-zprompt to every
call and in his dealings liberal to fault.
While desire and expect to remain pcrma-
ncntly with the good people of Alexandria,
am led to retire from active participation in bust
ness on account of my health, and desire to
give place to my son. For the present may be
found at my usual place of business, winding up
the old and assisting the new firm.
iun 1-Iw l., II, LOVING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

The President has designated the members
of the late Civil Service Commission as the
Advisory Board to supervise and regulate
all appointments for office under the new rules,
and they arc to meet at the Interior Depart
mcnt on the sd instant to begin their du-
ties The President will also appoint three
men to each Department to personally conduct
the examinations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

Leonard Scott e. Co., have republishcd the
December number Of Blackwood's Magazine.
Contents: Maid Of Skier; Castle Of St.
Angelo; the two Mrs Scuiamores ; Cornelius
ODowd' papers UnrcAecting Childhood and
Age Gerty Neck lace; French hnmc life H.
lustration the House of Lords
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

Official dispatches from Madrid confirm the
announcements that the Spanish Government
has recalled Senior Roberts. the Spanish Minis
ter to the United States. and appointed Adml-
raj Pole his successor The change is regard
cd as forcShadowlng new policy by the Mad
rid Government on the Cuban question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

4 New York paper. says ave regret to
learn that in some Of our mercantile circles the
corrupt European system of paying commits
sion to parties who introduce customers to mer-
chants has been adopted by some Of the prom
incnt retail dry goods stores in New lork.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
COMMUNICATED.

The attention Of the Superintendent of Police
is called to the condition of the crossings at the
intersection of Washington and Gibbon Streets
which were rendered yesterday, by the rainy
weather, of the past few days, very disagreeable
to those residing in that neighborhood in going
to and from church X.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

We are sorry to see that atNiagara and few
other places, some extortionate tricks have
been played off upon the Grand Duke Alexis
which he had to bear-pay his moncy-and
quit! He is to-day at Chicago. Gen. Sherl,
dan Is with him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
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AlcXMndria. january |:

Alexandria, January lSt 1872.
The undersigned having associated themS"!vc.
as the successors of Loving i Pierce in the com
mission business Of Alexandria, under the nam"
and firm of PIERCE & LOVING, present Their
names to their friends and patrons of the late
firm and to the people generally for their pa
tromge plcdging them all the advantages that
a well regulated business house may claim.
Having assumed the settlement of all claims
against the old firm and the collection of their
accounts, we invite settlement with as li;tlr
delay NJ prac icablc. r. G.. PIERCE.
PIERCE LOVING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

The annual celebration by what is called the
"Mystc Grew of Comus was held on the Goth
ult., in Mobile, with unusual demonstrations.
1t was splendid affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

In San Francisco. CAL, petition has been
extensively signed asking Congress to issue
coins of the value of two dimes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, JANUARY /.
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
Commences to-day its seventy-third volume,
and in beginning the labors of the New Year,
presents its readers with the compliments OF
the season, and wishes them health, happiness
and prosperity. May ''all their ways be pleas,
antncss and all their paths be peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

One of the editors of the Washington Chron-
cle has sued the Washington Republican for
SANDER in charging him with being concerned
with the Governor and Treasurer Of South
Carolina in fraudulent proceedings in that
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

The Government will sell one million dollars
of gold in New York on the second and fourth
Thursdays of this month, and purchase one
million bonds on the first and third Thursdays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

An earnest movement will be made imnedl-
atcIy on the assembling of Congress for the
passagc Of an International copyright law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

\ fire at Monroe, Louisiana, on the cot
ult., destroyed sixty buildings. Loss-ul
wards Of $500 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

Ex-Gov. Wise's book. we hear: meets with
considerable sale, at the North rs we'll rs at
the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

RASH SUICIDE From the Louisville Ledg'
CT. From a gentleman who arrived in this
city last night from Gosport Ind, we learn the
particulars of most distressing case of suicide
that occurred near that town last Saturday
night A young and estimable gentleman named
Davis who had been married but short time,
and whose marital relations had been of the
most delightful character, received an invita-
ton to attend a country spelling match or
school that was to come off Saturday night. a
few miles distant from his residence. He in
formed his wife of the invitation, announcing
to her that he would attend, iuasmuch as he
had many personal friends whom he would
meet there.
1t seems that the wife was greatly excited at
this announcements and it has since transpired
fit Of jealousy, she imagining he only desired
to attend the school that he might hirt with
some of his former young lady acquaintance.
She told him that if he went she would blow
her brains out, and he would find her corpse
when he returned. Mr.. d. treated her threat
as bit of badinage, not giving it a second
thought. This was in consequence of the pleas
ant life they had SO far lived together, their
happiness never having been marred by an I'M
kind word or, as far as he knew, even thought.
He therefore mounted his horse and rode to
the school house.
He returned about ten 0 clock at night, when,
upon entering his residence he was Mortified
to find his wife lying in pool of blood upon
the floor, part of her skull blown off, She
had too tearfully executed her threat The
wound was inflicted with revolver which,
from the powder marks upon her face, must
have been held close to her forehead. The lady
was the daughter Of John r. Dunn, Esq, of
Gosport, and an intelligent, handsome woman
Her rash act has almost driven her husband to
insanity They had been married but five
weeks, and were apparently greatly attached to
each other. The sad affair has created profound
sorrow throughout the entire neighborhood in
which the unfortunate family lived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

The question of increasing the circulation o
the notes of the Bank Of France was discussed
during the entire session Of the French Ma
tional Assembly on Saturday. .Alluson wa
made to the threats of the Germans, and tho
harsh language used by Bismarck, which
brought some violent comment from several O.
the Deputies. NJ. Theirs advised silence.
A telegram from St. Petersburg tells how
profoundly satisfied the people Of Russia
are with the cordial reception their youns
Prince has had in the United States. They
think that this noble hospitality lis not only {
pledge Of enduring amity between the two ma
TONS, but contribution to the general peace
and progress of humanity
Victor Hugo has accepted the nomination
from Paris to one Of the vacaut seats in the
Assembly, and announces his principles to be,
abolition of capital punishment, raising the
siege of Paris, nOn-restoratlon OF monarchy, a
proclamation of general amnesty, the dlssolu
ton of..the present Assembly, and the removal
of the Government to Paris.
The Mexican rcvoutionists under General
Quiroga entered Mier on Saturday last, the
Government troops falling back tc Camargo
without having made resistance. This success
gives Quiroga port of entry on the frontier
to obtain supplies.
More fighting is reported from Cuba between
"the Spanish troops and the rebels Thirty
of the Cubans are reported to have been killed
They appear to take great deal Of killing at
the hands of the Spauiards, and yet main tain
their vitality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
DISSOLUTION.

Alexandria, january |. 49,.
The copartncrshp heretofore existing and
known as the firm of LOVING i PIERCE,
Commission Merchants of Alexandria, Va, was
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All
claims due to or from the late firm will br$ettiri
by our Successors, whose name appear in their
card below. H. j. LOVING.
r. c. PIERCE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

STEAM ON CANALs-Thc Norfolk Virginian
copies our paragraph about new device for
towing boats on the canal by steam. and adds ::
1T is fact, apparently little known, that the
Chesapeake and Albemarlc canal has never had
any other motive power than steam, and this is
applied without damage to the banks. The
reason is obvious to any one who has ever IN
spected this great work. Where the tow path
is on ordinary canals there is dense growth Of
aquatic plants, and these answer as sufficient
protection against the wash of screw or pad
die wheels. "-Richnlond Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

To KEEP SAUSAGE FREsH-When the
meat is first prepared and seasoned, it will not
be necessary to stuff it in anything, but just
make it out in cake of convenient size, then
fry it, but not very hard or brown, in pure
lard, and pack it closely in jars or tin cans, and
remain as fresh and sweet as when first cooked
for any length of time desired. When needed
for use it can be warmed or retired, in the
same lard or gravy at pleasure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

SALE OF TIE FREDERIcKsBURG AND COR
louisville RAILROAD. This road was sold in
New York on last Thursday at public auction
sna purc tbeuaana doas s seventeen and
half miles of this road is already ironed and
seven or eight miles more ready for the iron:
the road is also graded within eight or ten
miles of Orange Court House. The distance
from Fredericksburg to Orange Court House,
(which is the terminus of this road, is thirty
eight miles.
We have every reason to believe that a
speedy completion Of this road is contemplated
by the pure hasers. s. Virginia Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

RE-FUNDING.-A short time since, the com.
mittee having the matter in charge: returned
to the City Treasury large balance of the ap-
preparation made by the Git. Council for the
entertainment of the Knights Templar celebra-
ton in this city. One Saturday, Robert
r. Kirkland, Esq, Chairman OF the Commit.
tee of Arrangements for the accommodation of
the Commercial Convention, sent to EACH of
the subscribers to the fund check for forty
per cent of the amount of their subscriptions
Such instances are so rare that they are worthy
of mention, and show that the gentlemen in
charge of the finances acted with comncndablc
discretion. Baltimore Ga=cttc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12
GRACE CHURCH.
The Claims OF the Gospel Supported
by the suggestions of Reason-scr-

The Claims OF the Gospel Supported
by the Suggestions of Reason-scr-
mon by the Rev. DR.. Holden.
Grace church has now assumed its usual summer
Sabbath air of emptiness and sOmnolence. Not more
than third OF the seats are filed, and such wOr-
shippers there seek refuge in waking reveries
and even sometimes in downright sumber from
the Ianguors OF the heat, and the mOnotOnous
and apparently unending liturgy OF the Episcopal
church. Even the music seems less stirring than
during the more solemn fall or earnest winter. To
compensate, however, for the appalling length OF
the prayers and psalms. the sermon Is made some
what stinter than usual Yesterday very pithy
discourse delivered by the Rev. DIR. Holden,
who showed that SO far from there being any
sary antagOnsm between the claims OF the Gospel
and the teachings Of reason, reason and expert
encc, II rightly used, have the most powerful and
solemn counsels in favor OF Christianity. Looking
back at the history OF the past, the great lesson
we read everywhere was that mankind, by them
selves, were powefess to attain even TO their own
ideal OF purity and morality and that a Saviour was
absolutely necessary to lift the human race to
higher plane OF life and thought. Reason taught
that just as Ii showed us also the folly should
be guilty OF H. knowing the certainty OF death and
even without the proofs OF revelation, we should
fail to make preparation for the future. Reason,
indeed OF ITSELF prescribed the limits within which
it was to be exercised and within which 1t was
valuable teacher ana told us at the same time that
there were other subjects and mysteries In regard
to which ought TO depend alone on faith and the
words OF revealed truth. The sO-caled antagonsm,
therefore, between the intellect and the Gospel did
not exist. DR.. Holden closed by an earnest appeal
to his hearers to listen TO the voice OF Gods loving
reach, and not to delay single moment in making
their peace with their Maker
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12
SUNDAY AT ROCKAWA1
Religion in the Ch1rches-Life in the Hote r,
the Beach and onlthe Wave-Who the Pror ,
nent Guests h'e-Sermon in Trinity
Church on the Unjust Steward
and the Msmmon of Wealth.

The sultry heat OF the city yesterday MOI
was not felt by the soiourners at this old wat,
place; but as the morning trains on the Long Il
Railroad unl0aded their human freight at the {
1t was evident that the heat had been felt CIV
daybrcak. The depot Is in Lockwood's wood.
posite the st. James Hotel, and only a few min
walk from the beach. From the verandah
hotel the ocean, the seaside, Jamaica Bay
Canarsie are visible. The scene at ten o'clocr
simply grand, the sailing craft, with their
white sheets, bedecking the ocean and bs
far as the eye could reach, while IA
the distance could be seen the HIGH
green as mountain side in budding June. A
people alighted from the trains they could he
enchanting, 'That breeze Is glorious ~ and
and women dotted their hats to cool their pei
ing brows. On the south of the st. James
Catholic church, Father Brunneman pastor.
of the order OF Jesuits and O hard worker II
cause of religion. Stopping in the village al
least one hundred priests, each willing to say
but none desiring to preach. There are ser
every sunday morning, at five, six, seven,
nine and half-past ten O'Clock, and In
evening at half-past seven. During
week mass IS said twice every
ing. The belief that people at the seaside are
less, yes, heathenish, is disprcved In this instt
from the fact that at every one OF the masses
church was crowded, and many were confer
knce on the steps outside. Many OF those
arrived by The morning trains chose to hear
rather than Idle their time seeing the sights.
the north Of the hotel, a quarter OF mile dist
is Trinity Episcopal church, Rev. Mr.. Pier
rector. 1t Is neat Gothic ednce, hardly l.
enough for Its summer accommodations but ar
large for the other seasons Of the year., The
gregatlon Is q wealthy one, and yet everything ai
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12

yses was not ysy good sp9s s'' mu e
Sc life bsfSre sa there can be culture Suppose
the man with withered arm who was going 20
Jesus was met by some OF the philosophers OF the
miracles are abnormal Disturbances; all you want
Is culture Why don't you swing pair 0! aei mo
bells :" The poor fellow would LOOK down AZ s ms
empty sleeve and probably say, 81 would De very
glad to swing dumb bells, but this withered arm Is
dead" Another trouble about the culture theory
poor, poor that they could not buy flfteen-cent
photograph They could not pay four dollars
c ea Nilsson dollar these 10
s Sssnssp and sey aSadsms 0 ~ you want +
change which Christianity effected in the heart
she could gather her children around her. and,
be we believe o
also In me-" She did not own piano, and the
walls Of her room had to be stripped to supply food
lor her cnildren; but she could sing
OGod my help IN ages past
MY hope for years to comet
The distinguished orator proceeded to show that
construction OF sound mental philosophy. While
this portion OF the discourse was learned and me
physical yet It was somewhat inappropriate for
inexplicable, but none the less real. He
against the suddenness OF the new creation by
showing That the revolutions in the natural world
and great historical events were sudden. There
was no vandalism in the city Of the soul of man
when Christ came In and rebuilt and glorfed it. In
conclusion he said that the Gospel brought mankind
into harmony with the believers Of all ages, and
that church union could not be promoted by paper
resolutions, but by the beating OF renewed hearts
closely against each other. He closed by thrilling
appeal to those who were dead in sin to consent to
become new creatures in Christ Jesus.
In the afternoon Rev. J. Lansing Taylor preached
an able discourse, based upon the story the choice
or Hobad-"Come thou with US ana we will do
thee good"
The camp meeting will be continued through this
week and Will close on Thursday or Friday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12
BROOKLYN CHURCHES.
CHURCH OF THE PILGRIMS.
The Talent for RcligiOn-Rev. Mr.. Hege-
mans sermon Yesterday Morning.

Rev. Mr.. Hegeman, OF New Brunswick N. j.,
occupied DR.. storrs' pulpit yesterday morning The
pastor Of the church, DR.. Storrs, Is absent in the
country, aud will not return probably before the
middle OF September
The congregation in attendance at the morning
service yesterday was small, and the sermon was
an excellent one. Mr. iegeman is an earnest and
eloquent preacher and coming to this church
comparatively stranger, created decidedly
favorable impression on the part of his
hearers. He preached extemporaneously.
His discourse was based on the text,
Take, therefore, the talent from him.
There was, then, Mr.. HeGeman said, talent in
man, and II might be taken from him. The parable
was the exegcs!s OF divine truth; the ONCE or
function Of the parable was fulfilled when 1t
reached Its highest spiritual economy and signin.
canoe. A parable might have single meaning and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12

they are now In charge Of Mr.. Apologize they ar6
among the most interesting Of any.
Last night and this morning think not less than
S Sne Thousand persons came on the gr0und-sOme
~ voat anu some by the cars. Those who came
oTony nyIne morning boat from New York were
h i i9ur anu half hours on the water so that
oney ul% not get to the encampment much before
o . oiock. ms was poor sailing tor q rive
steamer mat pretends to run thirty miles in
reported 0 W i's' "isns
FATAL ACCIDENT SOMEWHERE ON THE RoAp
by which one man lost his life and two others. IL
was feared mortally Injured. could not learn the
at the depot or boat landing at this village know
anything about it, The grand finale viii take Mace
next Friday, when the pilgrims win walk arnnnd
Zion and count her towers and mark Wen hrr h,,i
warks that they may be able to tell 1t to their chill
dren and their chidrens children. And M that
event shall write you again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12
THE GOSPEL IN THE GROVES.

Sing Sing Camp Experiences-Celebrit
Present and not There-H0w City PeO-
pie Live i'm the COuntry-Bunl<inE On
the Floor and Singing Lullaby to
slecp-Fatal Accident the Hudson
River Railroad.
SING SING, August II, 1872.
To-day has been field day with the camp folks.
Large numbers came up last evening by boat and
''"m the city, while many others came down
E9a ifo. 'ans ronghkeepsie and other towns
a1J ars u.r0 of s place Hence our camp
'u- 'auscu ts Wera something pr Cots
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12

fresh themselves beneath the shadows Of its en-
vironing trees. The guide told them the lake was
delust0n, snare-a fantastic deluGion OF the
morase. He would not turn from his course and
they slew him. They turned their course In the d.
rectiOn OF the lake, but the farther they marched
the farther II receded from them till finally it dis.
appeared altogether. Overpowered by heat and
guide. We must believe In Him. Long and severe
may be our march, there will be great dhculties to
surmOunt, there viii be battles to be fought, but
He will lead us to victory and finally to the lake OF
still waters and 70 life and Joy everlasting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-12
A NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN HoBOKEN.

Laying of the Corner stone of the Church
of the Holy Observation-Disclosures SO by Bishop
Odcnhe imer-Impressive Ceremonies and
Large Attendance.
Last fall, Immediately on her return from Europe,
Mrs. Stevens, widow of the late Edwin A. Stevens,
OF Hoboken, stated to some OF the leading Episco-
palians that city that she prepared to build and
present them with church as soon as they thought
there would be another one needed. There being
already two churches Of that denomination in the
city 1t did not appear probable at the time that an
additional one would be necessary for some time to
come. However mission school was established
at the corner OF Grand and Newark streets, which
was attended by Mrs. Stevens and her four children
every Sunday, with unfailing regularity.
The attendance at this school increased so
rapidly that 1t was thought best to build 6 new
church. A site was purchased on the corner Of
sixth and willow streets the foundations laid out,
and yesterday afternoon at four O'Clock, the corner
stone was formally laid, The members Of the church