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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-28

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We hsve on hand good assortment Of the
celebrated GROVER i BAKER SEWING
MACHINES, with all the late improvements.
Our sales of the above have been very large.
snd the machines give general sati:tactl04
We have also on hand the HOWE SEWING
MACHINE. This machine makes the shuttle
stitch and is preferred by some on that account.
II has several advantages over others making
the same kind Of stitch
We will be pleased to exhibit the machines to
parties Interested Sold on the most liberal
terms.
Is b. -. LEADBEAIERL q bhO.
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We are cOnndent that the quallLy OF our leaS
cannot be surpassed, and are willing 10 have
them compared with any in the market.
We have everything in the FIN GROCERY
LINE.
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 that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated iii price,
and surpassed in quality.
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No IL north Royal street,
" l2-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
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THE GAZETTE.
THURSDAY EVENING, NOV'R. q.

CHIEF JUSTICE MARsHALL'S BREECHEs. -
When We entered the Custom house to-day IN
search Of an item, we found colored man,
named Robert johnson, scrubblog the WIN
dows Of uncle Sans house with pair OF buck
skin brceches once owned and worn by the hrst
Chief Justice of the United States, Marshall,
There seems to be no doubt OF the identity OF
the relic. as Mr.. johnson informs US that the
everlasting garment was presented to MIN oy
,be Chief Justice himself many years ago.
Johnson was raised slave In the family OF
.InJ,e Nicholas. and it was his custom to wait
mon Mr.. Marshall At the old Buchanan
String On Saturdays, weekly barbecues being
then very fashionable at the spring.
Buchanan spring is situated in what Is no"
known as Euker's Park The garment is ap,,
parently made Of the best quality OF dressed
buck k;a. and is remarkably well preserved.
The upper portion, or body, had not been 10
troiuced to the wash bucket, and we had
good opportunity OF inspecting, the quality as
we'll as the quaint baIn.door style IN which the
garment was made. The buttons are covered
with buckskin We left Mr.. johnson scrub
bug away with the interesting rehc, seemingly
little concerned about the matter himself. ex-
cept that it answered his present purposes most
admirably. -Rtchnlond State JDunndl.
SEWING DEMONSTRATING the late SEES
sion of the State Medical Society of Virginia,
at Stanton, Dr. Parker read very interest
ing paper on the subject of sewing machines
and their effect on the health of females, IN
which the conclusions were announced:
First, That fatigue is not disease, and that
there is 10 reason to conclude that the use Of
the muscles employed in machine work for, a
reasonable time is injurious. Second. That the
machine may be used for tour or FIVE hours daily
in family By lady 10 ordinary health without
Injury Third That the d amage to health 10
tie factory. is due to the hygiene conditions
under which the work is done, and the natural
dclicacy of some of the operatives, uniting
them for long continued labor of any kind.
Fourth. That the sewing machine is great
boon 10 womaukiud, increasing her compensa
tion, protecting her sight, aud in the family
lesscuing her labors.
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H-UOD .7.tU COaL.

HAVING disposed of my interest in the
LII Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Leatherland, shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts., where
will always be on hand full supply of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS of the
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
lcited. All orders left At the Office Of the Alex
andria Insurance Co., No. 81 KING street, with
Col. Marye, or at Carridge s Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed.
jy 3-tf THOS. j. MEHAFFE4.
THE UNDERSIGNED having this day
i formed copartnershp. under the name
and style of MEHAFFEY & CO., for the pur-
pose of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mess, respectfully solicit the patronage of the
citizens.
Yards on the north and south side of Queen
and Union streets All orders left at the Office,
No. 81 King street, or Clarridge & Grigg's Drug
Store, corner Royal and King streets, will be
promptly attended to.
THOS. J. AEHAFFEY.
iy 29-tf j. R. ZIMMERMAN.
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P0R S7LE Oh RENT.

FOR REST.-The three-story BRICK
n5 DWELLING HOUSE on the northeast
corner of King and Patrick sts. The house Is
supplied with gas and water and all the modern
conveniences, and has just been put in thorough
repair. Also, SEVERAL LOTS in the block
bounded by Oronoco, Alfred, Pendlcton and
Patrick streets. Apply to
jy 22-tf EMANUEL FRANCIS.
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@ PECIAL MOTTO E
OFFICE OF THE POTOMAC FERRY Co., J
SEVENTH STREET WHARF, :

SEVENTH STRET WHARF,
WASHINGTON, D. c., October 5, 1872
The Seventh street cars make regular connec-
ton with the Ferry Boats of this line, and pas
scngers have no furth er inconvenience in getting
to Pennsylvania avenue, as the Street Railroad
repairs are now completed, and the cars run d.
rec.ly through to the avenue, without Interrupt
ton. ,. >. dON 1oON,
nc+ < President
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~ WM. RAMSAY,

r C. A1LBUKS'
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION 4lTER CHANT,
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-
specially solicited They will receive careful
and prompt attention oct 8-tf
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JOHN HARLOW u. B. BARLOW.
HARLOW s. BROTHER,

JOHN HARLOW u. B. HARLOW
HARLOW s. BROTHER,
GROCERS, LIQUOR, FEED, AND CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets
Alexandria Virgnia
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,
Flour Hams, Shoulders Breakfast Pieces, But
ter Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrups,
Moasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
enware Baskets, 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 all orders shall receive our
prompt attention. mar O-ly
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GORGE McBURNEY 4 son,

GORGE BURNEY d son,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT; ALSO EASTERN and POTO-
MAC HERRING and MACkEREL.
NOS. l66 AND ITO KING STR IT
Washington Hall Building,)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Orders promptly filed. jan lo-tt
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GRUCERFES.
GkOCEh9ES.
HINEsE TEA ANY.

NO NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have Just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock of
''> TEAS. SEASON 1872.
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VIM. F. BRoOKEs. GEO. D. BROOkEs.
WIN. f. BROOKES & BROTHER,
Dealers in
FINE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
l47 King street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Particular attention given to the selection of
Fine Teas and Coffecs. my 2tf
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|Norlcee'
A reliable and comfortable STAGE COACH
runs DAILY between ? LAlNS STATION and
AIDDLEBURG. Tickets through 10 Middle
burg sre sold at the Washington and Alexandria
Offices of the O., A. s N. 4. K, also ticket
from Aiddleburg to these points.
sep 8 J. NJ. BROADUS, q. T. A.
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.NHGHE.HISTS.

Cash paid for old Iron and Brass.
sep 6-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
RenubIiean Convention.

Pursuant to a call the Republican Cen
trail Committee met at 10 A. N. yesterday
for the purpose of determining the ap-
portionment for delegates to the county
convention to be held at the Courthouse in
this city, the 18th of May. The committee
fixed May as the day for holding primary
meetings in the wards of the city and dis
tricts of the county. The basis of repre-
sentation is as follows: From the first,
third and ninth wards, each two delegates;
the second and seventh, each three; the
fourth, eleven; the fifth, four; the sixth,
sixth; the eighth, five; tenth, seven; tenth
district, three; thirteenth district, seven;
seventeenth district, five; nineteenth and
twentieth, two; the remaining districts have
each one delelate. W. F. Prosser and 7.
]. Bell, cOlored, were elected to gil vacancies
in the County Central Committee, which
will in future designate the place of holding
the primary ward and district meetings.
From present indications the Radicals OF
Tennessee intend making Nashville the
seat of war. The Republican Committee Of
the fifth Congressional district have already
rented Liberty Hall to be used as head
quarters for their organization.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
MAD RAGE OF WATERS.
Unprecedented Rise I'm the Upper Cum
bertrand and Acknowledgement es-
tructiOn Of Coal Boats, Mills, Fem
cling, etc.

UuDrecedented Rise I'm the Upper Cum
bertrand and Trtbutaries-Great Des-
tructiOn of Coal Boats, Mills, Fem
cling, etc.
Gentlemen who witnessed the great flood
occasioned in the Upper Cumberland and
its tributaries by the recent rains, speak OF
it as the most extensive and disastrous event
of the kind within the recollection of even
the oldest inhabitants of that section. Mr..
G.. B. WoOdceck, engaged in mining coal
above Somerset, Pulaski county, KY,
arrived in the city yesterday, and from him
we gain information relative TO the dlsas-
trons consequences of the great freshet.
The destruction of property along the riV-
ers and creeks above Somerset to the ex-
tent of many miles was unprecedented. IL
was estimated that the river rose 80 feet IN
10 housekeeping off at rapid rate mills,
lumber, coal boats, cattle and everything
else that could not be instantly removed
beyopd the reach of the merciless flood.
Mr.. Woodcock had eleven coal boats
loaded and ready to start down
the river for this city with the
first tide. Eight of these boats were swept
from their moorings and destroyed, and as
| vet it is not known what fate befen the
| other three, which were started to Nash
vile. His mill on Buck creek was also de-
stroyed, together with much valuable lum-
Der, sawlogs, fencing, etc. The amount OF
Mr.. Woodcock's loss will exceed Sl5,OOO'
He witnessed the fall of rain and rise Of
waters, and speaks of the event as the
most fearful of the kind he ever beheld
| Coal boats belonging to Messrs. Jones, SUIT
| ton and Smith were destroyed, and nearly
all the mills, fencing and lumber on Buck
Pittman and Sinking creeks shared the
same fate. The destruction of property on
Kentucky river was also very extensive, but
few details have yet been given.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14

The roller skating season has recon-
menced under favorable auspices. The
present managers are I. A. Snow and w.
o. johnson, of the house Of Phillips, But
torff & Co. The attendance of ladies and
children yesterday morning and afternoon
was large, but last night both the skaters
and spectators were principally composed of
males. As the season advances the
patronage will no doubt equal the
managers most sanguine expecta-
tons. The only difficulty about this roller
skating is that novices, eager to learn, if not
restrained, will almost invariably over exert
themselves and then they suffer. They
ought, too, to remember that distance is not
what they want TO cover, but discover the
principles involved in the execution of
movements and be governed accordingly.
Another thing well worthy of public notice
is that the band does not play proper time
movement 50 that the skaters can all move
tremendously and gracefully even while
executing dissimilar figures. The best time
for facilitating them is three, four and two
three or five.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14

There is always something beautiful
about the appearance of a markethouse at
this season of the year, when the flowers
are exhibited for sale. These horticultural eX-
hibitions are refreshing. The steward sees
little else there in the winter time than
that which reminds him Of the furnace
of human nature. But now be has bright
glimpses of heaven, through the flowers,
and they ought to make him happier man
than when contemplating only reminders
of the stomach. The display in the mar
ket yesterday, was all that fancy could
have painted it. Cockscombs were there
in pots, (and otherwise, fox gloves, migno-
nette pinks, peoples, tulips and different
varieties of the little darlings nature teaches
us with to contrast colOrs for our homes
and wives and daughters, and that there is
a field of enjoyment if we will only see
it in that light. The plants were from a
dime to s. each, and outside the market
house were orchard trees. 1t will amply
repay any one to visit this mart of natures
most beautiful and interesting productions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
Narrow Guage railroad Convention

An important movement is on foot IN the
interest of the narrow guage theory. A
convention of all persons interested in this
new principle is to be held in St. Louis on
the 10Th of June, and all officers Of narrow
guage roads, constructed, in course OF con-
struction, or projected, all dealers IN or
manufacturers of narrow guage rails and
equipments and all railroad engineers are
urged to attend.
The following gentlemen are requested
to meet in st. Louis on Monday, June the
18th, and serve as a Committee OF Arrange
ment, making all necessary provisions Tor
| assembling of the convention:
w. J. Palmer, President Denver and Rio
| Grande r. r. Co.
1t. Smith, President Kansas Central
Il. r. Co.
Erastus Wells, President st. Louis and
| Krenlin Avenue r. r. Co.
N.B. Forrest, President Selma, Marion
| and Memphis R. r. Co.
S. W. Wilson, President Pittsburg, New
York aud Philadelphia Z. r. Co.
S. Stats, President Cairo and St. Louis
R. R. Co.
Gen. D. c. Buel, Chief Engineer Texas
Pacific Railway Co.
DIV. Chipley, Secretary South and North
| Georgia r. Il. Co.
| A. D. LaDue, Superintendent Kansas
| City, Memphis and Mobile R. r. Co.
An excursion to Denver City. to see the
successful working of the Denver and Rio
| Grande Railroad will be feature of the
| Convention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
A Good ,LGkR.

One of the United States internal rev.
enue officers Of the fourth district Of Ten
nessee, whose enthusiasm to serve the law
and dispense justice is, it seems far in ex-
cess of his discretion in "making due and
cautious inquiry" was few days ago ma lie
the victim Of a cruel joke. Being told there
was a barrel of illicit whisky stored in a
certain geutleman's house, about four miles
distant, he mounted his bucephalus and after
a cavalry galop reached the place designa-
ted. The gentleman being absent, the Off
Ger stated the object Of his visit to the lady
Of the house, who receiving the information
in nervous trepidatiOn in a very serious
manner told him h ''cOuld search for it if
he were a mind to-" After looking through
the house without accomplishing any de-
sirable result, the officer, according to infOr-
nation previously given, tore up the floor
under one corner of which, covered with
earth as if freshly dug, was found the mis-
sing barrel. After much exertiOn, in addi-
ton to that Of removing the floor, the bar
rel was rolled out into the yard. Knocking
out the bung the revenue official applied a
draw and made a vigorous suck-iU was a
barrel of mOlasSeS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
New Advertisements.

Dealers are directed to call and see NJ.
Cheatham, agent for the sale of Manning q
Co.'S pure copper distilled DDDD whisky,
at No. 40 Church street.
New and beautiful stock of millinery
goods now being received and opened by
Mrs ]. G. Barry, Union street.
a -Hhe latest and most approved styles OF
Dolly, Warden goods just received by G.
Rice & Co.
John Gilgan & Co. are offering great bar
gains in Cress goods, hosiery, sheetlng, etc.
For latest styles of trunks call on Dun
stead, College street.
w. o. Thomas, 2S7 Church street, does
various kinds of roofing.
Wagon maker wanted at 80 North Cher
Ty street.
Trimming silks, satins, etc, at the store
of N. Davis, 1876 Church street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
OBITUARY.

''T1e memory of the just is blessed"
To few persons in this world is the title OF
"just" so fifty applied as to the late Mrs. FIR-
GINA c. PAsCHALL, OF TriuneJ Williamson
county, Tenn, who fell asleep IN Jesus on Ille
evening OF Wednesday, March q, 1872 truly
devoted servant Of her Saviour, Christ, she was was
obedient to her every duty. Self-deDylng anu
patient, she bore without complaint ner most
distressing illness, and looking steadily forward
10 her own departure, she occupied herself in
the eternal interests of those about her. Fully
prepared to m ct her Saviour Judge, mot trust
ing in her own righteousness, but IN hls mani
foid and great meTcies," she was well fitted to
counsel and advise her children, as to their
proper wav of life, If they would join her IN the
rest prepared for the people OF God; she has
entered into that rest Her tos anu cares e. are are
mothers Christian example May they ind
grace to persevere unto the end, and m the sore
day of trial, may no one Of them be found want
ing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14

For the "a hours ending at 4 O'Clock yes
terday evening, the rise amounted to 20
inches at this point. This makes the river
here So feet 81 inches above low water
mark.
1t NAV be interesting to some Of our
readers at this Gay Of high waters to know
the extent of the great rise in 1917. At that
time the water was "a feet and inches
above low water mark, or about Is feet
inches greater rise than that Of the present.
We have intelligence Of further "swe!ls"
at Southern points yesterday. At Cairo the
rise was % inches, 80 inches at Memphis,
10 at Vicksburg, 2 at New Orleans and 8 at
Shreveport. In the last three days the rise
at Cairo has been 10 feet inches. The
rise here altogether has been 81 feet 3
inches, which exceeds that of any other
point, the next greatest rise in the same pc
Rod being at Cincinnati, which was u feet
inches.
The Eddyville arrived yesterday with a
cargo consisting of 1920 sacks corn, 200
barrels flour and sundries.
The departures yesterday were the G..
w. Thomas for Evansville, Talisman for
Cairo, and R. W. Skillinger for Cincinnati.
The latter boat had amongst other freight,
80 UdlCo VI NObbpAAs
The John Lumsden is due to-day, and is
the regular packet for Cairo tomorrow
evening at O'Clock, Capt. Owen Davis in
command, and James K. Polk johnson in
the office.
The Eddyville viii dart out for the head
of the river on Tuesday evening.
The Ella Hughes, Capt. S. p. Mcclure,
from the Upper Cumberland, arrived about
zine O'Clock last night. She left Greasy
Creek last Monday, proceeded to Orchard
Landing and remained there two days,
thence reached Burksville, where she re-
manned one day, and then came here with
out further detention. The cargo consists
of 1000 sacks Of grain, 80 casks of bacon,
p hOgsheads of tobacco and some barter.
The chief engineer, Blr. Jesse Patterson,
favors us with the following:
"SOmething over hundred RATS are
afoat between here and Orchard Landing.
At least fifty came out OF Obed river.
; Among them were two valuable lumber
RATS. a little boat also flOated out Of
| there.s
A man by the name of McCullen, who
took about $1,000 worth of property and
put it into two small fiat boats, aud at
tempted to ascend Obed river did not sue
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
Cant. charles u. Anderson.

We notice Capt Charles L. Anderson, the
popular and efficient Superintendent OF the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad, is an
nounced as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Shelby county, subject to the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention. Capt.
Anderson occupies a position as an able,
experienced and energetic railroad officer,
second to no man of his age, connected
with railway affairs, in this country, all Of
which he has achieved by his own indomit-
able energy and perseverance. He is of
that character of men who master what
ever they undertake. He has peculiar
qualifications to make an able and successful
Sheriff, and should he be elected, the standard
that will hereafter be held up to other Off
GERS will be $50 make as good Sheriff as
Charley Anderson" Another reason why
he would make a good officer, he is one OF
the many successful business and public
men who claim and are proud ofthe honor
of having formerly been Nashville boy.
Well do we remember the smiling, genial
face Of Charley Anderson when be was a
smooth-faced boy in our midst, and always
the favorite, as he is now, Ofhis associates
The Shelby county Democracy cannot do a
better thing than nominate, and the people
of that county so good thing as to elect
him
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
An Tnteresting Letter.

1t is always a source of qualification for
the Journalist to pay tribute to the worth
and perseverance, as well as the education
and intelligence of their young and aspiring
friends, no matter in what department of
life their lot may be cast. 1t is pleasure
for us to-day to present extracts from let
tiers received by his mother from our young
friend Midshipman Thomas S. Plunket,
who graduated one year ago at Annapolis,
and is now cruising in the Pacific Squadron
and on the man of war California. The
matters explained and so graphically por-
trayed viii be found exceedingly interesting
and we hope to have many communications
of the same character from the same
source
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-14
Religious Notices.

Second Presbyterian Church-Services at
II a. m. and y p. m. by DR.. HOyte. Seats
free.
Mulberry Street Church-Divine services
morning and evening by Rev. j. ID. Kirk
patrick, pastor. Singing at O'Clock p. IN.
First Baptist Church-Services at ii a.
m. and 1870 p. IN. by Rev. DR.. Jones, the
pastor.
Claiborne Chapel-Diyine service at
Claiborne Chapel at II a. IN. by the Rev.
A. p. McFerrin, and at 1880 p. IN. by the
pastor.
Central Baptist Church-Services to-day
at II a. IN. and "a p. IN. Preaching by the
pastor. Rev. w. O.. lnman.
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
| Rev. DIR. Baird will preach this morning
/ Oh the subject Of Railroads in connection
with keeping the Sabbath, and al night on
"The origin Of the evil Of lntemperance.
st. Ame's Church, Edgefeld-Services al
II A. NJ. and 4 r. NJ, by the Rev. w. j.
| Ellis.
Edgefeld Baptist Chmch-Preaching al
10:4j A. II. and 1870 r. NJ. by Rev. i. Ii
Jones.
Union Chapel-Rev. ID. w. Phillips Al
IL O'Clock A. M, and "a p. n. by Rev. MIR
Simpson; Sabbath-schOol 2 O'Clock p. N.