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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01
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FRANK MEIGS HELM was born on the Ith
of A pril 1873 and died on Sunday nlght, the
oath of March, 1872 1t is believed that the SAD
accident occurred by the discharge OF piston
while he was in the act of removing IL IRON
drawer to its accustomed place under his pillow.
The deceased entered the Confederate army
before he was seventeen years old, and was soon
diss bed by wound in his arm. After the war
he engaged in business with his father in War
renton, and was thus employed ut the tune OF
his death. In this place, where ne has llVed
from his childhood, we need not say, that ne
possessed large share of those Qualities that
command respect and win friendship. Honor
able in his principles of action, delicate and SEN
stive in his nature, genial in splrland atta5le IN
manner, he excited the kindly interest of Ill who
met HIM in the chance intercourse OF social or
business life and attracted to himself the warm
affection of those who knew him intimately
He was young, buoyant and strong, anc future
was opening before hun that might have been
useful and prosperous. On the very day that closed
his earthly career, he had made noble reSolu-
tons, which seemed To throw still brighter
light over the vista of coming life. Alas! the
shadow OF death has fallen upon it. Flushed
with health and hope, with the powers Of youth
just maturing into manhood, he was cut down
Heavy is the bereavement Of his devoted fam
lily. His aged father sustained the loss OF three
sons in the war, and now fourth Is taken as
suddenly as if in battle. A deep sympathy with
the afflicted friends pervades this community, az
was evinced by the large and serious congrega
ton that crowded st. james Church at the ~
neral, on last Tuesday afternoon.
May God soothe and strengthen the strck en-
family, and so teach us to number our days
that We may apply our hearts unto wisdom"
March IS, 1872, Mrs JOHN COCHEKELL,
after an illness Of several months which she
bore with great patience and Christian rcsgnu-
ton, in the sixty fifth year of her age. She was
most exemplary member of the Baptist Church
at Nortlfork, Loudoun county, about fifteen
years In her death the Church has lost one Of
her meekest members. the husband most de-
voted wife, the children a most afcctiOnate
mother and the ntighbors and friends n kind
and symrathizing friend. May they MI follow
her. as she follows Christ.
Died, on Thursday evening, March 2lst, AT
the residence of her son-in- law Mr. Bernard
Stewart in Fairfax county, Mrs. JANE JACK
son, in the 18th year oil her age.
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TEL EGRAPH NEW 5.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZET1
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, April !, 1872.

ASHISGTON, April !, 1872.
The morning hour Of the Senate was occu-
pied with the introduction Of uuimportant
memorials and reports
In the House Of Representatives MIR. Terry
introduced resolution granting lands to the
State of Virginia for educational purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
Also bill removing the political disabilities
of c. D. Howell and other persons.
Mr.. Duke introduced a bill erantins pen
sion to C.. B. Roye.
Also bill ezcmpting minors from the opera
ton of certain acts of Congress providing pen
allies for opposing the United States iii the
late war;
4 bill was also introduced by Mr. Jones, of
n. j., for the relief Of purchasers Of land sold
for taxes in the insurrectionary States
MISCELLANEOUS
The following bill was introduced in the
House Of Representatives last week by MIR.
Cntcher:
Be it enacted, &C. That the legal and roliti-
cal disabilities imposed by the fourteenth
amendment Of the Constitution of the United
States be, and the same are hereby; removed
from the following persons, namely: Edwin
Broaddus, Thos B. Evans. Geo E. GrymeS.
and George W. Munford, Of Virginia.
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RaDOrts i'rOul Mexico.

New YORK, April IA special from Malta
moras of the 3lst of March says:
Among the innumcrable rumors OF war 1t Is
difficult to get at the truth Queroga repeats
his report Of Rocha's defeat by Martinez and
Donate Guerra but without giving the details
The report OF Rocha 5 capture Is not confirmed.
These reports are doubtless created to counter
act the effect of Rccha's recent victory at Aaca
tccas. The reyolutlonists are stralnlng every
nerve to raise money, without which their
cause will soon be lost They are levylng con-
tributious everywhere and compelling lore's
ners and natives alike TO pay. The American
counsel and other Aerlcan merchants ID Moute
rev refused, when their stores were entercu
and the goods taken by the rebels. lhey sent
a copy Of instructions received from Washing
ton not to contribute toward the support of the
revolution and it was treated with contempt
Commissioners have arrived to represent
matters to General McCouk and ask Tor pro
lection, hut of course he Is .powcreSs. ne
commissioners report general decentralization
smons the revolutioniSts. Their soldiers are
all forced Into service They have 10 voIun-
tcers; the mass Of the people are opposed to the
revolution. Other leaders. however, are deter
mined TO starve rather than to be taken.
They will declare a Republic in the Sierra
Madre, call in fibustering Americans and ask
for anncxation to the United States. They
have already established recruiting Offices IN
Texas. Small bands are fighting III Tamaull-
pas with varions successes, but their movements
there are OF no Importance and the Juarcz
officers are awaiting events. The reVoln-
tionists again promise an early attack
on Matamoras. The bounded goods re.
Gently sent from Brownsville to Cam
argo by steamer are safe in Monterey and their
removal is prohibited. The clearing OF vessels
from American to Mexican ports held by the rev.
olutionistS causes exrl!tallon among tho latter
although it is thought to be useless now, be
cause the river is low and navigation. impossible
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Ecnnl New York.

New YORK, April 1.-The Herald prints in
formation relative to old frauds in the whskey
and tobacco business, most of which we're per-
pctrated at the time detaulting collector Bailey
was in office; and says the government was
robbed of one hundred aud sixty millions OF
dollars thereby
The United States grand jury, it is said,
have been investigating allegations against
about seven hundred persons and found lndlct-
mcnts against one hundred and seven, and I'M
der which arrests will be made to-day or to
morrow. 1t is said that great deal OF perlur.
ed testimony was laid before the grand jury IN
these matters. District Attorney Davis has
direc ed that the accused be taken before Com
missioner White for bail.
Figures obtained in official quarters show
that during 1867 and three months OF lStS the
amount of tax paid by one diStlilery IN this city
and vicinity was only $4,000, which should
have paid 81 ,227 $40 more. The facts are
said to have been obtained by secret agent OF
the Treasury, aud the President has instructed
that all indictments found shall be pushed TO
the end.
The Herald asserts that ex District Attorney
Courtney and ex- Marshal Murray were indict-
ed on Wednesday. but their cases were with
drawn. Messrs. Courtney and Murray, how
ever. characterize the charges against them as
baseless and have announced their intention to
prosecute the persons who were instrumental!
10 presenting the charges,
Charles Ea1man, hotel keeper in Hoboken,
died of lock; jaw yesterday, occasioned from the
extraction OF tooth.
The anniversary Of German peace will be eel
ebrated 10 this city on the 10th instant by an
grafton, banquet and bail General Slgel and
ex- Governor Solomon are among the prolec-
tors.
1t is stated that F. A Woodward, accom-
plicc of Garvey in the city frauds will be pro
duced as witness when Mayor Halls trial Is
again commenced. ;,
Peter G. Peck, member of the Assembly
died yesterday at his residence, IN Brooklyn.
A meeting of the Democratic State Commit
tee is called to meet in Albany, April llth, the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01
Spring and Summer Goods.
NEW GOODS FROM NEW YORK BY
EVERY TRAIN AND STEAMER

R4s"Can compete in prices with any jobbing
house in the United States.
~ Satisfaction guaranteed in every article
sold
Esg-New openings daily
lzS- Heavy business Mt small expense.
acknowledgements complete for supplies of
new goods at prices under value in all depart
ments.
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves, Ladies and
Gents Furnishing Goods, White Goods, Silks,
Satins, a full line of Stationery, Ribbons, Laces,
Trimmings, Chidren's Carriages, Paper Col
lars, Spool Cotton, Needles, Travelling Bags
ard Umbrellas, Zephyr Worsteds Germantown
Wool, Yarns, Clutches, Canes, Toys ,Jewelry,
Real Hair Goods, &C., sc.
mE-O Orders direct to the house, or entrusted
to our travelling salesmen, receive the same
prompt attention, and goods ordered on the O.,
A. & NJ, Va. s. Tenn, c. s. o., A. & F., W.,
A. 81 e., and Washington s Ohio Railways
are filled the evening they are mailed, and by
express are placed in the hands of merchants in
less than twenty-four hours. with the under
standing that any goods sent to order not giving
satisfaction can be promptly. returned at our ex-
pense. CHARLES W. GkEEN,
NH 29-eo5t rs King street.
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ARREST OF TWO CITIZENS. = On Saturday
morning Major John Johns, Jr, Attorney at
law. and Mr. F. A. Judge, agent Of the Howe
sewing machine company in Richmond. were
arrested on warrant charging them with be-
ing about to break the peace. They were re-
quired to give security in the sum OF ;00O
to keep the peace On Friday morning Major
Johns inserted an advertisement in a city Ia
per- which was construed by Mr.. Judge as re-
fleeing upon the agent and the agency of his
company here, and on Saturday morning Judge
published a response. to which was assigned
the name of Mr. j. F. Mckinney. the general
agent for the State. which was offensive to Ma
ior Johns, and that gentleman proposed, as is
believed. to have personal meeting with the
author of the card for the purposes of demand
ing an apology or explanation. Eng.
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Gen. Sherman.

New YORK, April IA special from Cairo
Egypt dated March Dist say :-"Gcneral Sher-
man was splendidly entertained by the khedlyc
A state breakfast was given in his honor; he
was invited to reviews and a special train was
provided Tor himself and suite. The palace
was rendered him for his residence, but he
declined it, He leaves Tuesday for Constanti,
nople where he will be the guest Of The Sultan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01
CPRlNG FASHIONS!
= SPRING FASHIONS
Mrs. c.. L. 81 PSON,
VIII omen at her
BAZA Of ASHTON,
n, 10S linz


BAZAAR OF FA SHION,
No 125 King street.
On Monday, April lst, an elegant assortment OF
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC MILLINERY,
comprising every novelty that can be found OF
the season.
Magnificent Pattern Bonncts and Hats pur-
chased Of importers
Imported and American Suits, some very
beautiful.
All kinds of Dress Trimmings, Laces, in real,
Guipurc aud Trimming
Parasols, not to be excellcd, either in design
or prices.
Elegant Lace Collars, in old point, real, mita-
tor, Grape and Linen-all new styles.
Handkerchefs, all qualities.
Wells OF every description, TISSUE Polka,
Dotted and Bridal
Cotton Trimmings, every new style.
Victoria Lawns; elegant Prints and Percales
all selected especially for suits.
Real Hair Switches, Curls, long and cheap !;
Chatelaincs, in thread; all colors Switches in
every shade, and Chignons in every style.
Ladies' will do well to call and see my stock
before purchasing, as the prices of all are aston
ishingy low and cannot fail TO please Notice
given i'll few days Of my opening: NH 28
NEW AND RICH SPRING GOODS.
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LncaI HseTitieS.

There was full supply of excellent and
cheap oysters at the dock thi, morning.
The ball Of the Harmonic Association will be
given tonight.
The Alexandria Dramatic Association, as
sisted by actors from Washington. will produce
Damon and Pythias at Liberty Hall, tonight.
All the schools in the city had holiday to-
day, and many Of the children enjoyed them
selves by picking and rolling eggs.
There we're 2S deeds recorded in and mar.
rage licenses issued from the Office of the
clerk of the Corporation Court during the
month of March. During the same period IL
deeds we're recorded in and / marriage licenses
issued from III. Office of the clerk Of the Coun
~ court.
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Another Poisoning Case.

HAERIsoNBURG, Va. Mar. 3l.-A coroner $
inquest was held yesterday and to day on the
body of Mrs. John Cameron, at Mt Crawford,
ia this county and the verdict the jury was that
the cause of her death was poison given her
through the fundamentally of her husband.
Cameron is now under arrest ana will undergo
an examination IL.
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Special .SETffES.

RIt-P PLAIN WORDS FOR THE PEOPLE w hen
broken down in health, strength and spirits 1t is
not necessary that we should ask a medical man
whether an invigorant is necessary. Common
sense tells that it is. The only question to be
decided is, what the nvigorant shall be. a
standard tonic and restorative, which has been
many years before the public, and in which mil
lions OF the intelligent classes repoSe the fullest
faith, seems, in a case like this, to present the
strongest claims to the confidence Of the prudent
invalid Hostetter's Stomach Bitters may be
truly said to possess these high recommendations.
Its triumphant progress during a period of
twenty years, lis present popularity, and the
uniform success which attends its use in ind-
gestion nervous debility, hillary complaints, fe-
yer and aguc, and all ailments which depress
the physical system and tnnrvate the mind, en-
title it to the rank of standard national specific
1t is regarded in that light by the community at
large, and hundreds OF thousands Of both sexes
resort to it at this season rs preventive OF that
numerous ard harassng class Of diseases which
take their rise from the miaSmatic winds and
vapors OF spring 1t is a stimulant, tonic. an
Alternative and u mild aperent-tour essential
restorative and protective clements OF the materia
undetermined in single agreeable prepara-
ton Every ingredient isvegetable, of the finest
quality, and absolutely pure Hostetters Bit,
tiers is better known, held in greater esteem, and
commands larger sale than any other propre-
tary medicine manufactured III this country or
imported from abroad. ap l-colW
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,sssiIiSfPN.

Boston, April lit is understood that the
case OF the Uu,rd States against Samuel A;
Way, for alleged unier invoicing Of a cargo OF
tobacco, has been settled hy The payment oil
$1,000 by MaY
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THE LATEST AND MOST ATTRACTIVE
HOOM ES, ASH B 7 s. CO.,

HOOMES, ASHBY S CO.,
Corner King and Pitt streets,
Respectfully announce to the citizens of Alex
andria and vicinity tina: they are now receiving
a full line of exceedingly rich and beautiful
SPRING GOODS,
the various fabrics and latest designs
for Ladies Dresses and Spring Suits, such as
Black and Colored Silks, Japanese Silks and
Poplins in great variety, Llama Poplins. Mo
hair Poplins of new designs, Silk and Mohair
Mixtures, with the latest novelty of Martaban
Grape for Ladies Suits, together with the latest
agony,
in gorgeous array and unique taste in prcdomi-
of which will be shown with the
greatest pleasure, and sold at the lowest prices
Also ii large stock Of Cassineres, Notions
Blcached and Brown Cottons, Sheetings &C.
HOOMES, ASHBY & CO.,
NH q Corner King and Pitt sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

The LOST CHILD FoUND.-The little four
years old boy OF Mr. John I. Dcvaughn, an
account of whose sudden and mysterious disap-
rearance on Thursday morning last has hereto
fore been published III the Gazette, was restor-
Ell to his family, alive and well, on Saturday
evening last lie had jumped on the cars and
gone TO Washington, aud while wandering
about the streets Of that city had been pickle
up by the police and taken care OF until his
sister called there for him.
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The Capital OF France.

PARIS, Aprial l.-President Thiers has
abandoned his project for the transfer of the
c,pital to Paris. His ExceIlency will how
ever, hold his receptions in this city.
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L,scp saHcf: IN.

New YORK, April l.-Stocks strong. Gold
firm at H. Money firm at !. Washes "a. new
81 Flour steady. Wheat shade Grner. Corn a
shade better.
BALTIMORE, April Iva. skies. old, -; do.
consolidated 5Sl W. Va. skies lG4. Cotton
steady; low middlings 22i. Flour dull and I'M
changed. Wheat frner Pennsylvania lS3al S.
Corn steady; white Southern GlaG5; yellow do.
63. Oats steady; Southern ola5l; WeStcrn 5la
53. Rye quiet at 90alO5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

PRESENTATION. The members Of Grace
Church congregation yesterday presented their
pastor, Rev d. F. Sprigg, with a handsome
silk gown, which was very appropriately ac-
know eiped
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White Observation-Disclosures is called to
the advertise ment of Paris Semmes, whit
washer, who is we'll known by most Of our citi-
zens as a faithful and competent work man.
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AFX NDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

purpose of which is understood to be to desIg-
nate the time and place Of the State ConVen-
ton for choosing delegates to the Democratic
National Convention.
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DEATHS. Mrs Julia Huntington, reict of
the late William Huntington, died suddenly at
Accotink last Saturday night.
Mrs. Kirby the mother Of Mr.. F. a. Kirby,
of this city, died at her residence III Prince
Georges county, Nd, yesterday
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VIEW RESTAURANT AND SALOON.

many friends and the public in general, that he
has fitted up NEW RESTAURANT and
DRINKING SALOON, at his former place Of
business, No. 16 north Royal street. and will
open the same tomorrow morning, the ID OF
April TO which he cordially invites all who
want to favor him with a call.
Nothing but the choicest of LIQUORS,
ALES, BEERS, and the best Of SEGARS will
be kept and by this method he hopes to earn q
good patronage. Respectfully,
an LIT f. WEINMAN.
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FRESH FlsH-The receipts Of fish at Fist
town since Saturday have been $4,000 herring
GOO shad and 900 punches of rock aud perch
The herring sold at from $l4 to 81 per thou
sand, the shad at from S23 TO S3l per hundred
the rock at from Is to Al cents bunch aud
perch at from to ~ cents per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

OYSTERS. Mr. Mclean, has at his establish,
ment on the wharf, supply of fue oysters
Just received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

APRIL came in to-day, in rather a cold, blu
tering. and March like manner.
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FlsHToWN. Numerous visitors were at
Fishtown yesterday, among them many persons
from Washington, and the place presented a
lively appearance during the entire day. Cole
mans restaurant, the headquarters of the
lessee, Col. w. 4. Stewart, was the center OF
attraction, and the way in which fish Of all sorts
are served up there is sufficient reason why
il should be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

NC A. ADVOCATE The second number
orthe YoungMens Christian Association Advo-
cate has been issued 1t contains good selection
ofarticles with appropriate editorials. 1t pub
lished month'y for gratuitous circulation: The
Association has now in cash and subscriptions
for the building fund $500. We hope to see
this fund rapidly Increase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

na-"IT AcTs LIKE This is what
we hear on I'LL sides Of DR.. TUFTS EXPEcTo-
RANT. In cases of Group, Bronchitis, Asthma
and Ill Pulmonary Diseases it affords instant
relief 1t permeates the very substance of the
Lungs and causes them to throw off all acrid
matter. 1t is very pleasant to the taste. Child
ron ~ kc il readily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

MAYORS OFFICE CHRISTIAN Schlebert, Tor
stealing iron from the burnt building at the
corner of King and Washington streets, was
discharged upon promise to quit the clty.
Juhu Bryan, colored, for playing marbles ID
the streets. was discharged with reprlma1d
NlGnr REPORT. Night clear and windy
There we're no disturbances, and only one prls-
ouer at the station house.
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New York, August 81

Or. WIN. u Tut: Sir-When in Aiken last
winter, | used your Expcctorant for my cough,
and found more benefit from 1t than any | ever
used, took u halfa dozen bottles home with
me, and have had to give some of it to my
friends Please send me one dozen By Express.
c. 0. d
Affixed CUSHING, 1923 West 3lst st.
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DR.. TuTTs HAIR DYE colors beautiful
black ap l-eolw
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FERTILIZERS.
No Peruvian Guano.
Magnum Bonum Soluble Phosphate.
Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate.
Meat and Bone Guano.
txcelenza Tobacco Fertilizer.
Exccllenza Soluble Phosphate.
Pure Western Bones.
Western Steamed Bopea.
Whte!ock's Vcgetator-and all other kinds
Of approved Fcrtiizcrs for sale Mt market rates.
THOj. PERRY,
feb II II King street.
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WY HITE w y S Fl l \ e.

VIZ HITE w y S Fl n g.
The subscriber has resumed his occupation rs
WHITE WASHER, and can refer to his
work in the past as guarantee Of the future.
He is also prepared to do CALCINING,
POINTING and PATCHING, neatly, and
without Inconvenience to the occupants of dwell
lings In white washing or coloring in the inte-
rior of houses, it will be done without fear of
injury to carpets or furniture, and not nrcessi-
tating their removal. The attention of the old
ctizens-by nearly all Of whom he is vel!
known-is especially called to this notice, and
to any Of them he refers for confirmation Of
what is here stated.
PARIS SEMMES,
Corner Prince and ST. Asaph SIS,
an lin Opposite the Postotice.
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RIVER News. The steamer Vanderbilt, on
her way up from Aqua Creek, was run into
about three o clock yesterday evening, off Fort
Foote by the schooner America, from Wash
uston, bound to Baltimore, and had her for.
ward gangway and gangway doors carried
away. The schooner lost her bowsprlt and had
to put back to this city for repairs. The steam
ers Columbia, from Baltimore, and Wawaset
from Cone River. arrived on good time yester-
day evening with large freights aud many pas
sengers. The former reports FIVE coasters
bound up, three off Matthias Point. aud two
off Maryland Point. The schooner Tennessee
which arrived up yesterday, encountered a
squat on her last trip down the river,of Sherl
dan 5 Point, land had her foremost carried away.
A large raft of lumber piles, for the wharf iul-
provement at the foot of Fishtown, arrived up
yesterday evening.