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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

1t is known that members Of Congress are
prohibited by law from sending free, through
the mails, any matter except their private cor
respondence, the proceedings and debates iu
Congress, aud public documents, printed by
order of that body And yet thousands Of cam
paigu documents, are being mailed throughout
the country under the real or forged franks of
ConpreSsmep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The brother of Gen. Banks has been dis
missed from the office of Inspector OF Customs
at New York, which he, has filed in salts
factory manner for eleven years. 1t is said
that Gen. Banks cor"se, in reference to the
Presidential election has had something to do
with the removal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

Que By Que the taxes imposed by the Int"r-
nal Revenue law are passing away. and
stamp duties" except so far as whiskey and
tobacco are concerned. From and after the lst
of October the stamp duties OF legel docu-
ments will be abolished but stamps will sti"
be required % bank checks drafts and orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The Fredericksburg Ledger pronouuccs the
account Of the attempt to throw trains off the
R. f. & P. R. r., taken from the Richmond
Dispatch, 'probable humbug,' aud that the
colored mans account of finding the rail across
the track and of being chased by two; or three
men is fri Of inconsistency and improbability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The Potomac is reported to be lower than it
has been for twenty years, and as me of the
consequences the Touring mills at Georgetown
have suspended operations The president of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company has
made arrangements through that channel to fur
nish the necessary water power, so that work
may be resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

Last month lO4,C 10 tons of coal were brought
from Cumberland to Georgetown and this cit,
being Is, 900 tons more than in the correspond
ing month last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

WASHINGTON ITEMs-The demolition of
the sheds 10 the old Northern Market is near
" completed The new sheds at Cocoran
Square are going up rapidly.
Seven hundred new claims have been filed
before the Southern Claims Commission dur
ing the mouth OF August, making over 10000
in ALL
The pension Office has completed all the
cases under the act Of Congress increasing
pensions, which had been filed in that Office up
to Saturd ay last.
A fire kiudlcd BY party of little boys de.
stroyel stable on the corner of sixth aud Il
streets yesterday.
The executive mansion has been in the hands
of the artisans during the absence Of the Presi-
dent A new black walnut staircase has re-
placed the old pine one in front of the building
appropriated exclusively to the Presidents
household; new copper roof has been put on
and the conservatory improved. The private
apartments ale to be newly carpeted and to
some extent refurnishcd this fall.
The Hartford Knights Templar, who will
visit this city in October, will be handsomely
received by the Knights here, aud an excur-
sion to Mount Vernon will be given in their
honor
East Capitol street is to be paved with wood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The Khedive of Egypt has sent an expedi-
ton for the purpose of annexiug Abyssiuia to
his own don,r;ons, in which event he WI
rale over agreater extent of country than any
prey GUS Egyptian monarch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The Democratic Convention which met at
Stanton, yesterday, nominated Hon. John t.
Harris for Congress- d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

An attempt was made at the Louisville Con-
vention to nominate Mr.. James Lyons for
President by reclamation, but Mr.. L., who was
in the chair, ruled the motion out of.order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

Senator Johnston has taken the stump in
the southwestern part ofthe State for Greeley.
At Abingdon on "Wednesday he replied to
Jenkins, the Radical e!ector, and made a tell
~ c,,ooob = -..= q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The Emperor of Russia, with grand suite
arrived at Berlin yesterday and was met at the
railway station by the Emperor William and a
large number of German Princes and mobiles
who escorted him to his quarters at the Rus
sian Legation, amid the cheers and vlvas OF
immense prultitudes of the people. On the
arrival of the Gar at the Russian Legation he
was visited by the Empress Augusta and the
Princess Victoria, wife of the Grown Prince
Later 10 the day the Gar proceeded to the
Imperial Palace, where he was received and
entertained by the Emperor William and his
Court After making quite lorg visit the
Gar returned to the Embassy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The Baptist Church in North Carolina,
which mum ered only 1000 10 1890, now has
100 000 commandments IN that State or one to
every twelve out Of the entire pop 'a'!on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The ouly boy at the United States Naval
Academy credited to the District of Columbia
is Alexander Sharp, sou of Marshal Sharp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The bullion in the Bank of England has in
creased thirty thousand pounds during the past
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The registry of voters in the city of Philadel-
phia, just completed by the canvassers, shows
a total of Isl ,544, beirg an increase of 6,lS3
over the number for 1871. The extra assess.
ment is yet to be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

The SUMAc TRADE OF VIRGINIA.-The
manufacturers of ground Sumac, in Virginia,
representing some ten or dozen OF firms en-
gaged at the various points in this State, met
at Fredericksburg, on Tuesday, the Sd inst,
John G. Hurkamp, of Fredericksburg, pre-
sided, aud Geo. J. Sumner, of Louisa, was APP
pointed Secretary, The meeting was called for
the purpose of interchanging views and devils
ing such course of action as would protect
and add to the material interests of those en-
gagged in manufacturing ground Sumac, and
justify them to continuing and further devel-
opiDg the. business. 1t was shown that the
present crop would be short one, and an ad
vance in the price of the ground article would,
in all probability, be made in the next thirty
days. After full and free discussion of every
thing that was deemed of interest to the Sumac
manufacturing interest," the meeting adjourned
to meet at the Ballard House, Richmond, on
Wednesday the 30th of October, next. Rep
resentatives were present at the above meeting
from Richmond, Louisa, C. H., Culpeper, c.
H., Front Royal Newtown, Tappahannock,
and Fredericksburg. -F/cdericksJmg Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

\ FoRcIBLE ARGUMENT Many years. ago
up 10 the Green Mountains, Parson Shepherd
had deacon by the name Of Tue ker, who sat
just under The pu' pit with the other deacons
In those days the pulpit was not much larger
than martinbox, and was high up the walls,
very near the ceiling, and just under it on the
floor sat all the deacons. as watchiul aud severe
as So many sentinels expecting an attack. Dea
con Tucker was hard working man through
the week, and was dreadful prone to fall iuto
sluubers Sabbath days Shepherd had often
labored with the Deacon begging him to over
come his iu6rmity but to no purpose, for just as
soon as the sermon began Tucker would fold his
eyes in sleep and steal silently away. One very
warm day in June as the par:on was sowing the
Gospel broadcast in his earnest and graphic
manner over the congregation his Gag lie eye res
ed on the dreaming tucker. He stopped short
10 his discours, and all eyes were in an Instant
on the delinquent Tucker. Raising the huge
Bible high above his head and bending over the
devoted deacon he spoke iu aw:ol mes: Deacon
Tucker if you won't hear the word you shall
feel it" and dashed dow on to the sleeper 5
head the ponderons volume. It is due to Dea-
con Tucker, his heirs and assigns, to say that
he never slept IN church after that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Sept 5.-Whc"t
white, quoted at l53AlSO 155alS5; Corr! ga
60; Oats $3.50 and Rye G0a70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

THE SPRINGS CoRREspoNDENT.-Itis a no
ticeable fact that this season has shown mark
ed decrease in the volume and the imperti
nence of what We call springs correspondence.
fine was, and only last year, when the newspa-
per columns groaned with endless descriptions
of this or that watering place. wherein the
beauty of Miss A, the dress of Miss B., the
singing of Miss G., were described to the wea-
rness of the reader Of every degree arousing
the muttered curse Of the uurighteous and
making the judicious grieve The "urbane
proprietor, the energetic and attentive clerk,
even the loquacious stage driver and the skill,
full bar tender, then came in for praise and
were pitted if they missed the distinction of
small caps and separate aragraphs. That day
seems over, and all men from the devil of the
pressmen to the angel Of the home, from the
editor, anxious to please, to the father care
full of his daughter fame, will rejoice, # it not
only seem but also be, past and gone.-Pet-'s-
burg Hdcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

RIcnMoSD MARKET, Sept. 5.-Ofcrn2s o.:
abcu. # 70 bushels Wheat, with sales %: white q;
do red Sales of Is bushels mixed Corn al ~.
Oats 53a55, AMI Rye IS, with very light offering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

Three hundred and fifty. four dog licenses
have been issued in Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

Tn the address to have been delivered at Fan
ucil Hall, Boston, on Tuesday last by Mr.. Sum
pcr,appears the following: Every State is rep
resented in the Senate and every distric lsreprt
sentcd in the House of Representatives. Every
senator and every representative ism his place.
There are no vacant seats In either chamber
and among the members are fellow citizens OF
the African race. And amnesty near y unlver-
sal has been adopted. In this condition of
things [ find new reason for change. The pre-
sent incumbent knows little Of our frame OF gov
ernment BY military education and military
genius he represents The idea of force, nor is he
any exception to the rule of his profession which
appreciates only slightly government that Is
not arbitrary. The time for the solder has pass
ed, especially when his renewed power would
once more remind fellow citizens OF their defeat
Victory over fellow-citizens shor'd be known
only 10 the rights it assures; nor should 1t ne
halnted in the face Of the vanqulshed 1t
should not be Inscribed on regimenta colors or
portrayed in pictures at the national capitol.
But the present incumbentiS reglmental color
with the forbidden inscriptions; he is picture
at the national capital recalling victories. over
fellow-citizens 1t is doubtful ifsuch presence
can promote true reconciliation: Friendship
does not grow where former differences are
thrust in sight. There are wounds OF the mlnd
as ofthe body; these too must be healed. In
stead of irritation and pressure, let there be
geutlcncss and generosity. Men IN this world
get only what they givc-prejudicc for prejudice,
luminosity for luminosity, hate for hate. Like
wise, confidence is returned for confidence, good,
will, is returned for good will, friend
ship is returned for friendship. On this
rule, which is the same for the nation as for
the individual, | would now act So will the
Republic be elevated to new heights of moral
grandeur, aud our people will manifest that yir,
tue, greatest of all, which is found in charity.
Above the conquest Of Others will be the con-
quest of ourselves. Nor will any fellow citizen
sutferi u rights; but all will find new safeguard
in the comprehensive fellowship
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

ARRIVED.
Brig Geo Gilchrest, Boston, to J p Agncw.
Schrs L NJ Wright, Boston; J L Tracey sn4
BENZ Gartride, Washington. ana \ Devc:cuA,
Boston, to American Coal Co.
Schr screne, Washington, to W A SInoot.
SAILED.
Steamship E c Knight, New York, BY Hooe
& John-ton.
Steamer Wawaset, Cone river, by P'tomac
Ferry Co. ,,.-
Schrs Adele Trudele New Bedford; Ad:'%>
Walton, Bristol; & Miles South Boston. ana
J B Tandusen East Cambridge, by American
Coal Co.
Schr 6 B Mcfarland, Boston, by J P Agne~,
Schr Defiance, Lynn, by Hampshire and Ba.'
tmore Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Lizzie VI Merrill and schr W l. B7ag-
brad hence, at Baltimore "a.
Brig Isabella Beurnan, hence, At Vineyard
Haven 3D.
Schr J E Smith, for New Haven hence, n
New York 4th.
Schr j Y Wellington, hence at Boston 81!
Schr L 7 Pharo. hence, r. Providence ID.
Schr Nellie G. Paine, hence At Boston An
Schr Maid Of the Mist hence, II Richmond itA.
ochr + Merw n, for Allyn's Point hence ~
New London 3D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06
.H.7RRIEU.
DIED..

In fredericksburg on Thursday the 10Th ult,
Mrs. MARGARET SMITH, consort of Robert
Smith in the Seth var Of hel age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

LrscnBURG MARKET, Sept 5-The receipts
of Wheat are heavy, fully equal to the demand !;
white l55al60, and red l45alj5. The market is
almost bare o: Corn, and prices are very stiff NJ
nj SOeS2 Tor white, and 7Os72 for mixed and yell
low. Oats 45aJJ. Rye Suao5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

L. j. AsYLuM-Ihe Eastern Lunatic ASy
lum, at Williamsburg, is one Of the best con-
Quoted Institutions of the kind IN the country.
Every attention is paid to the wants aud COM
fort of the inmates The Legislature at It's last
session, made az appropriation OF $4,000 tor
necessary improvements, which amount has
been very judiciouSly expended. But the
greatest improvement made thus far Is an ap.
paratus for heating and ventllatlDg the .Asy-
lum, by which all the rooms are properly heat
ed and ventilated, and which will prove very
beneficial to the health Of the patients. At
present the Asylum contain 255 patients-l4O
males and ll3 females = West Pint Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

THE CROPS. The wheat crop of the north
West will be full average although in central
Missouri and southern Kansas it is almost u
total failure The great wheat belt Of the
north, beginning with western New York and
taking in the northern half of Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, and southern Wisconsin aud Michigan,
is not touched with any disaster. l he crop Is
splendid in quality, and will yield we'll in this
section. The corn crop of the northwest will
be the largest !or many years, while rye, barely
aud oats particularly the latter, will be consid-
erabIy above the average The south has Sc
cured the largest wheat crop. making allow
ances for heavy losses, that she ever harvested,
aud now has spIeuded growing corn crop
much Of which is in the cotton growing states,
and is already matured. \ Together the pros;
prect is that We shall have the Tost bouutilul
year Since the war.- Washington STR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

GEoRGETowS CATTLE MARKET, Sept. d
There we're SUI Cattle. 500 Int and ~ stock
Sheep, and 80 Cows and Calves offered to-day.
All the Cattle and fat Sheep changed hands al
from to SIC for Cattle 1 to 5!c for Sheep, , 5la
81 20 for Lambs, and ~ TO so for Cows and
Calves 90 stock Sheep remain unsold. We
quote the latter al from > 20 TO 81 per head.
A1arket for Cattle and Sheep active, out no AL
vance on last week prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06
pURr UT zAg7.s.>'ORHs, SEPT.

, Sun rose ............. 5.33 Moon sets..... s.2i
! sur sets. ..... D. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-06

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Scp: D.
Offerings OF Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and Cows AL!
Calves fully equal TO the demand. Markc, a.
tive, though no advance in prices We qUo,"
Cattle at from 3 to SIC; Sheep to 5c Lam'':
30 to 81 25 Hogs 10 7tc not, and Cows AM
Calves Is to $50
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-10-25
Hon. Henry s. Lasar,s Address.

On Saturday evening last the
Court house was filed with a respect
able audience, gathered there. in pur-
stance Of the twelve hOars notice
which had been given, to hear a pOIit-
ical address from iIoa.. II. 5. Lasar. of
St. Louis. The meeting was orgnr-
lied by selecting Hon. 4. J. Harlan
as Chairman. who made a few peril
ncnt remarks preliminary 10 the arri-
val of Mr.. Lasar. When Mr.. Lasar
appeared he was greeted with APP
plausc, and he Immediately entered
upon the work OF dcmo!ishing the
G%rccleyite Performers" in an able
aud mastery manner. Mr.. Lasar Is
afluent. eloquent and foreiblc speaker,
and was listened to bv his large audi
ence with the closest attention
throughout. Mr.. Lasar is doing a
good work, and We hope he will have
large meetings wherever he goes. Mr.
Lasar also made some remarks IN the
German language, which seemed to
be greatly enjoyed aud appreciated by
the goodly number Of Germans who
were present.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-10-25
Testimonial to Judge Richardson
by the Andrew County Bar

Testimonial to Judge Richardson
by the Andrew County Bar.
A meeting of the members of the
Andrew County Bar was held at the
Court house. in the city of Savannah.
on Tuesday evening. after the adj
iournment of Court, and organized
by the election of William Hereu
Chairman, and William s.. ;reenlee'
Secretary.
On motion Of William s. Grccnlee
Messrs. David Rea. James {. Higgins
and Hon. A. j. Harlan were appoint.
ed a committee on resolutions.
On motion of Judge Harlan. Colo.
mel j. W. Strong was added to the
committee.
The committee made The following
report. which was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. Hon. s. A. Richardson.
Judge of the Tweniy-eighth Juiicial
Circuit. at our solicitation has kindly
held the August term of The Circuit
Court of Andrew county for 49,. in
order 10 disI,osc of business in which
our W Judge. Hon. u :. Kelley. i,
interested us counsel. thereby saving
10 The members OF The lar practirin"
III savannah, and to their c~iic,ts. large
casts and expensive delays: therefore.
"i;cs"l.cd. That We fender 10 the
Hon. 5. "A. Richardson our sincere
thanks for the great favor conferred
upon us.
Resolved. That Judge Richardson.
Nv his uniform kindness. his great
promptness in decision. and his pro
found knowledge Of the law exhibited
while presiding in our Court. well
mrriicd the appreciation. not only of
the mcn' ris of The bar, but OF all
those VII" have been in anywise con-
ne"ird withIhe business of the Court.
"Resolycd. That y copy IF these
be furnished 10 Judge
richardson. that a copy be spread
up"nih minutes of The tIirruii Court,
and also that they be published in the
savannah aud 81. Joseph papers"
TN molten. tie meeting adjourned.
WM. ilEREN Chairman
VI. =. : KEENIEs. Se,'v.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-10-25

Debate at Bolckow.

BoLcKow, Oct. %, 1872.
Nh. EDITOR-As the time is fast an.
preaching that shall end the present DO
litical strife, l write to report progress
The mass meeting" OF the Liberals herr
on Friday evening wa well attended In
the new hall. At "a o'clock DR.. Wood.
ward opened the meeting with a short
speech, and then introduced David Rea,
Esq, who spoke nearly two hours. The
chief burden of his speech was high tariff
tariff on salt, coal, iron. &c. He saiG
he had not much 10 say about Grant, bur
that he was not much of a statesman.
but Greeley, SO learned in history, polit-
zeal economy, &C., was the creates
American editor, il lot the creates.
newspaper editor in The world! He spok,
o. swapping Oft some Democrats for Sum
ncr, Schurz, Trumbull and Palmer, and.
like all Democratic speakers and writers
IN referring to General Butler, lie men.
tons spoons. TIE meeting finally ad-
iourne.i, with little or no enthusiasm.
On Saturday evening DR.. Brown and
j. -. kil'iows meeting came of. Kill
COW being somewhat under the weather"
Dr. " oodward took his place and spoke
about an hour. Like his predecessor,
Mr.; Rea, his chief topic was tariff. l,
really seems that the Demo-Libs hay,
"tarif on the BRAIN When he 60,
through condemning Horace's dearest
hobby OF protection DR.. Brown took
the floor, and for an hour and a half
dealt out facts and sound reasoning that
could not be e~ontroverted. He showed
up the noble, honorable and manly course
Of President Grant; how the national
debt is being reduced, the public ex-
penses 'essened, the duties and revenues
being taken off many things, and thieves
and scamps being brought to justice.
As for his being a ''nepOt," tn { was
mere moon>hine-what many have done
before and will do again if they get a
chance. Moreover, those who cry the
most in this way are the most guilty Of the
lme As 10 the tariff, Greeley stands
be'ryc the country. acknowledging him
s"'f 10 be-not It moderate, but-a 'fe-
nc aGs profectioui,f,' using Grecley's
< ~ 'aneEa re. II 5 speech was an able
d ea-e -oupd Republican PRINCIPLES
AID President Grants administration.
lie sat down amid loud applause, and
when DR.. williamson moved three cheers
for DIR. Brown and the Republican cause,
they were given witha will. Respectfully,
UNION REPUBLICAN.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-10-25
New Firm.

Mr.. George Voyis having retired
f.om the firm of Voyls II Dempsey,
III the marble works Of this city. Mr..
Dempsey has associated with him Mr..
j Il. Beams, who is well aud iavora-
bly, known in this vicinity as an alta
bic gentleman. The firm name will be
Dempsey & Beams. 'r. Dempsey
will supcrlnferd the practical portion
of the business. aI3 The excellent work
heretofore and now being executed a,
the shop abunGaaily tcsiiiirs 10 his
superior ability. enabling them TO
cope with any irm in Northwest Mis-
souri, as regards fine tombstone work.
We would direct the attention. ri the
public to the beautiful monument now
approaching completion at their shop.
1t is for the grave OF the late wife Of
Walter q. Wells; Esq, OF this city.
and exhibits workmanship &c Z high
order. Give them Il fair trial.