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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

Yesterday the weather was clear in nearly
all parts of the country, but the intense cold
continued The thermometer ranged 10 de-
grees above zero at Boston, ? at Burlington
and at Portland. At Baltimore it was p, at
Chicago II, Cincinnati %, Detroit 81, Keokuk
II, ST. Paul 3 and Montreal Zero At New
Orleans it was down to freezing point, but at
Key West it was eS degrees above Zero
Chesapeake Bay is still partially blocked with
ice but steamers from Norfolk are making
trims
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The year 1872 will long be remembered (says
tue British Review as one of the most disas-
trous for shipping in the Northern Hemisphere
that has ever been experienced, aud it is only
to be expected that the casualty of collision
should bear its proportion. On the British
coast alone the number last month far exceed
ed the total of any month ever before record
ed, whilst in the North Sea, Baltic and Ameri-
can coasts, the proportion is even greater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The Baltimore Sun says Secretary De-
lano, en- route to Havana accompanied by ex-
Governor Brown, Of Georgia, stopped at New
Orleans, and it is learned from there that a
series of festivities, railroad excursions, &c.,
were gotten up in his honor, III which the chief
persons figuring were Senator kellogg, Collec-
tor of Customs Casey and Colonel Samuel IL.
,nno,1u ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The police made raid upon the gambling
houses in Boston, the night before Christmas.
In one of them, among the parties arrested
were number of prominent citizens includ
ing besides merchants and manufacturers one
prominent bank President Of Boston and a
clergyman Of ncighboring city, They were
all taken to the headquarters of the State
puEna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

By the breaking way of an ice gorge in the
Mississippi yesterday, and the rushing down
of the immense cakes of ice, the docks at
Memphis, ten barges of coal and half a dozen
steamers were swept off and wrecked, eutaling
loss of upwards Of S25O,00O. The barges
contained nearly. all the coal there was in the
city, and it is feared the gas companies will be
unable to supply light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The New York papers are commenting on
the recent fires in that city, and the necessity
for adopting measures to prevent their recur-
renee The Evening Express says 1t appears
the city is being burned down by piecemeal,
and states that the main causes of the fires are
aues near the wood, and steam pipes too much
pynosed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
iii k RiEE.

At the residence of Mrs. Edward Smythr,
December 18th, by Rev. Father krocs ].
MDFFETT REED, of Washing: II, to Miss VI.
Kate LAWRENCE, 0. this city
On Thursday, the 18th instant, at Java the
residence of Col. Riciiaru Contec, by Rev Jas.
Bonnar, of the Episcopal Church, ELISHA +.
MEREDITH, OF Virginia, and SfLVlE D.,
Youngest daughter OF tAc late Captain John
Contee u. 5. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

Teegrams from various points North and
South indicate that the snow of the past few
days has created much Inconvenience in local
as we'll as general travel, to the great impedl-
ment OF business -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The Lexington (Va.) Gazette says that the
''present constitution of Virginia was written
by Benz. Butler in Washington. 1t has here
totore passed in the State as the production of
Judge Underwood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

\ number of freight sheds on the Long
wharf Boston,, with merchandise, were de-
stroyed by fire yesterday, lass 100000. A
portion of the goods was recently landed from
coast steamers. Numerous destructive fires in
different cities and towns at the North, are
,o,ortoS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
How is the problem to be solved 10 regard
to help? (no servants now For the three past
years have kept an account of the exact mum.
Der employed in my family aud they are as
follows :23 Marys. 10 Mary AIMS, Is Mary
Jaues, 5 Marias, s LIzzies, 3 Betties, Eliza
bcths, Hates, = Kitty AIMS. Catherine,
Emma. Susie, AIices, 2 Nannies, Ellens,
3 NeIIies, Louisas, So6e, > Sophias, 6
M!rgarets, 3 Maggies, 3 Elias, James, 3
Jane EIizas, , Amandas. l E!lenora, ! Priscil
la 1 SallieS Sarah 3 Pollies, Fannies.
Chri,tianna, Kit. Ruth. Elias 2 Nancies
one whose name was Matilda Francis Rudeford
Jones !, Marian |, Frances 2:Jimmasl ], Susana
,uaroline ,Hanah deborah l, Clementiua l
and one Roxanna. All the above hired for no
less Than one month. and all represented them
selves as masters of all work, many Of them
with characters in their trunks and there they
keep them. Now what are we to do? They
have the largest liberty; they go and come when
they please, and it will not do to say one word;
if you do you are the most quarelsome creature
to be found, aud off they 90 in a huff, seeking
some one else to victimize. have heard that
there is surplus female population up North.
Cannot some in ucnmeut be held out for some
Of them to cmigrale this way, where they can
fed good homes and good treatment, with
plenty OF spare time for all reasonable purposes?
F. p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
tssy3f5Esss'f.SkI.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Dee 2}.-'The mar
ket for Wheat is quiet and unchanged; offerings
Of 80 bushels white and 40 of I'D with sales Of
the former ut 1913 for chuice and Of the latter nj
100 for common and s. and lS7 for good Corn
is trmer and prices may be quoted &c better !;
offerings of 40+ bushels mixed and - Of yellow,
with sales of the former at So and GO Small Of
ferng5 of Rye no sales reported.
PORT OF ALENANDRIA, ID GCEM BIZ K g.
Sun RoSE..... ..... 1.lS NOON RS ES....... 33'%
sun SETS. ........ 1b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

\ Washington letter writer has disserta-
ton Oh the self importance of Western Con
gressmen, and the ridiculous airs they assume
in Washington" This is, probably, not at all
confined to members from the Vest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The case of Dodrdge VS.. Mrs. Myra Clark
Gaines, which has been tried in Washington
this week, for the third time, terminated yes
terday by verdict for the defendant. The
action was for a fee Of $4,000, to be paid In
the event of Mrs. Gains's success in her suits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

JANNEY'S CELEBRATED CIlILBLAlN
81 LINIMENT-An nla!liblc cure for frost
cd feet Thousands, both old and young, are
tormcntcd all winter BY this most annoying and
painful complaint. To such cure is guarar
te1G by using this Lnimrlt rs directed. 1t wIl
also be found very cllicucious for Sprains,
Bruises and Rheumatism. Price 25c per bottle.
Prepared only by JAN NEI u CO.,
And sold By them, wholesale and retail, ut their
Drug Warehouse, l45 King street, Alc1an-
drla Virpi;ia dec IG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
DAIRY AND TRUCK

ABLE DAIRY AND TRUCK
Y FARM FOR SALE-At the request .!
the owner l offer for sale the Dairy and Truck
one mile northwest of the Court House. and
contains 343 acres. There Is FRA VI h tt51::"r
DWELLING l6x3G containing four rooms .ls.x.s.
and basement; stable and barn 45A25: u spIen-
did we'll of water III the yard. with never laii-
ing stream Of water running through the place.
The close proximity - this cit" and quality Of
soil make this place II very desirable one Il
not disposed OF before tn lS:h instant, u will Ec
offered ut auction on that day SATURDAY
ut II o elock, at the Market House. For terms
and other information aPHIy to c,
gzS-The ab,ve is postponed t. JANUARY
4th, 1872. dec 2S-cots
A MOTHER LOT OF NEW AND BEAU
~ TIFUL GOODS FOR TIE HOLIDAYS
OPENING TODAY AT FREN CHI ), No. 90
KING STREET.
SPLENDID cHRoNos, eon,istins Of Land
scnpes, Madonnas, Groupes, Winter Sce"eS,
Crosses with Flowers, Call aLil!ies, &c. Sew
eral new Chrnmos, b. eminent artists just Is,
sucd-all in elegant frames of new design. and
at prices which defy competition.
PICTURE FRAMES in great variety
Ovals, Full Gilt, Walnut and Gilt, Rustic
Frames, Polished Walnut and Ebony, ard iull
Gilt square with Oval G. ntrcs-vrry rich.
CARVED WOOD GOODS. new lot Just 10
hand, in Walnut and Stained Wood, beautifully
carved Brackets, Corner Pieces, Wall Pockets,
Match Saes etc.
SPLENDID GOODS, in Russia Leather AMI
Turkey Morocco, now opening; new and bcnu-
tful styles Poke Travelling Gases for gentle
men, Card Cases, finest Flrnna Portmonnai :,
Satchels, Writing Cases, Glove mad Handk"r-
chlet Sets, Cut-Ga:s Tops, Travelling Bags, all
styles, from 75c to so each.
FINE LEATHER GOODS we make spe-
cialty OF, and our styles and prices will compare
favurably with any stock in the cLuntry.
Just received II new line Of FAMILY b.
BLES, embracing great variety OF styles and
prices
PRAYER BOOKS, in fine Russia and Tur-
key Morocco Bii.dings flexible.
l am daily adding - my splendid stock \ Nv
GOODS and NOVELTIES for tn. coming hol
idays 1t is beyond doLb. the best and cheapest
stock of goods ever offered in this market. Al
examination will satisfy tie most tn>tdiou>.
dec IS e.. +. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The Amherst Enterprise advises every young
man in Virginia to stay at home and work to
save the State and build up the country. The
) ne energy displayed by Virginiaus in the
mlniog regions of California and the territories,
and in the western States, if put forth here,
would start every section into new lite. The
Richmond Enquirer tells our young men,
never to despair but hope for the best. Your
fathers did we'll; but you, with the superior ad-
yantagcs you have. must do better. Take
things as you find them, and make the most
you can of the material at your disposal.
Patience and perseverance will meet with their
reward 10 prosperity, in nine cases out OF ten.
1t may be, not in great riches, but in comfort
and happiness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
MEMO K ASDA

Schr George Squ-es, hence for Boston,
arrived at Vineyard Haven ZlIh, and sailed 18th
tor destination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

Bullion in the Bank of England decreased
hundred and seventy-eight Thousand pounds
sterling during the past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

all united 10 petition to the Governor for the
communication, which has been granted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
In consequence of the prevalence OF the small
pox. twelve of the physicians of the city have
been appointed by the Council COMMITTEE on
Health to vaccinate and re vaccluate, Tree OF
charge, all persons desiring it.
Some anxiety is manifested tor tear the sup,
ply Of gas should give out. The supply OF coal
is nearly exhausted.
pEoI,OD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
tIfRI:STM AS!
ISTM AS |

Call Mt
NJ BUSSARTS,
NO. u SOUTH FAIRFAX STREET,
CHRISTMAS TOYS, FRUITS, NUTS, sc.
LAYER RAIolNS, whole, half and quarter
boxes.
FIGS in baskets, drums and boxes Ora1 g's,
Lemons, Malaga Grapes, Abcmarle Pipplns,
Nuts and Fire Works, 0: all kinds.
Nj. BOSSART,
dec 23-3t No. Il >outh Fairfax 81.
A HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
There is nothing more suitable for Christ
mas gift to your wife, daughter or sister than
SEWING MACHINE Thea buy the best,
simplest and most durable, which is SINGERS
NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHINE 800
in daily use in this city, and they have never
failed to give satisfaction. Machines sold on tho
most liberal terms, which puts them in the
reach of every man and woman.
dec 20 G. G. BERRY, y King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

\ TERRIBLE MISTAKE From the Cum
bcrand (Md.) Times, Dec 25 On Monday
forenoon last IL most amentabe affair occurred
| in West Virginia, between Frankfort and
| Springfield, in the section known as the Mid
die Ridge, abous fifteen miles distant from this
city. Several gentlemen residing IN that sec
! ton Of country were out hunting among the
number we're MeSSrs. William Truax and
Joshua Mcs>norc. They had seen some deers
and were chasing them up, but fund this
somewhat difficult, the deer at times getting
| out Of sight. In order to make better progress
in the hunt the mc.nbcrS OF the party scparat
cd Shortly attelwaId Mr.. Truax espied
| through the thick woods and brush what he
believed to he the hoof OF a deer, and in the
spur Of the moment thinking he might shoot
the supposed animal before it could see him,
| he drew up his gun and fired at the object
low groan greeted his ear, and hurrying to the
spot, he found to his intense horror that he
had shot and killed his iclow-sportSman, Mr..
Mcssnorc The bullet entered hl- head just
bchiud the left ear, and instant death was the
result hlr. Truax Immediately called others
of the party, who soon came up, and i'll ii few
moments these men, who, short timc previous
were Joyous in the excitement OF the sport,
wendell their way homcward, silently and sor-
fortunate companion
4 DEFAULTER Last Saturday, Dec l4th,
it was mystcrously whispered as mater to be
kept profoundly secret that James i. Thomp-
son had fled the county, torger and detaulter.
Such had been the estimation IN which MIR.
Thompson was held that many refused to give
any credencc whatever to the rumor. On Sun
day, however, the startling reports were gen.
orally believed, and early Monday morning the
lawyers were busy drawing mp the necessary
documents upon which attachments might is
sue. The first suit instituted was by the wife
of the fugitive, Mrs. Mary j. Thompson, for
divorce and SIS, 900 aIimony. Mary, Matte;
NJ. A., and Thomas j. Handy, under twenty
one years of age, by their next friend. brought
suit for So 800. 1t was only short time since
Mr. Thompson, ,sas appointed trustee for these
minor children, giving 2. H. Jordan, I. }.
sureties on his bond. Other suits were brought
to the amount of S35 900. To meet this large
Indebtedness Mr. Thompson owns about 100
acres of we'll improved Cane run land, consid-
cred one of the finest farms 10 the county
HurolsLur6 Ky People.
THE death of thousands of the little sparrows
that have done such good service in New York
was one of the effects of the great snow storm
in that city on Thursday. They were unable
to fnd resting place for their feet, such was
the violence OF the storm and the depth of the
snow.
The weather, though somewhat moderated
this morning, is still very cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

A CONTROVERSY has arisen in England
over decision of the Bishop Of Lincoln regard
ing the right of clergyman to omit portion
of the burial service at funeral y rector
had declined to read over deceased parlshiou-
err of immoral lite the words OF the service
which consign the body to earth in sure and
certain hope of joyful resurrection,' as he did
not believe that the deceased had died in the
grace OF the Lord Complaint was made to
Bishop Wordsworth, and the bishop decided
that in dealing with such unhappy persons, il
the clergyman conscicntiously feels that there
are expressions 10 the burial service which he
cannot use, he is not to be condemned for lcav-
ing them out This case becomes the more in
terestiug when considered in connection with
that of Rev Mr.. Cheney Of Chicago. who was
censured AMI suspended from the exercise Of
the clerical office by Bishop WitehouSe FIR ex-
ercising his discretion in emitting word not
from the burial. but from the baprisnal service.
The English rector, from Conscientious acrup!es
omitted the promises Of joyful resurrection
from the burial service: the Chicago rector,
from similar motives, omitted from the baprs
NAL service the declaration that an infant was
made ''regcnerate By baptism. The Eogllsh
bishop decides that the first named omission is
justi6able; the Illinois bishop decides that the
omission of the word ''regencrate' is sutfi-
Gent cause for degrading the clergyman who
omits it.-LynchJurg NeacS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28


\ bill has been introduced in the Senate Of
Virginia by Mr.. Pridenore, of Lee county, to
repeal the act by which an annuity is paid
from the State Treasury for the support Of the
University Of Virginia and the Virginia Mill
tary Institute, and.by which each of those in
stitutous are required to educate youths from
each Senatorial district who arc unable, from
poverty, to incur the expease of the higher
grades of education. The Lynchburg Virgin
ian says is, as We are Informed, certain
that the withholding of the annuity from the
University at this time would amount to its
suspension. The question, therefore, which
we commend to the earnest consideration OF
members of the. General. Assembly, the alumni
Of the University, and all citizens friendly to
the best interests of education in the State, is,
are they prepared to destroy the University p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

At missionary meeting in Stafford, England,
on Christmas night, the floor of the building
gave way, and hundred persons were precpi-
tated considerable distance Many were in
jured some, it was feared, fatally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

PRINCE WILLIAM ITEMs-Mr. Geo. Wee
don, said to be the Oldest man in this county
died at his residence, '::Cole Hill below
Brentsville, on the morning of the 23d lust III
the Seth year of his age. He was for many
years magistrate, and under the old regime
a member of the county bench. He was a ma
tive of the county, being member of nu-
merous relationship, and highly respected for
his worth and integrity as citizen.
The F. P. Gaskins Lodge, 1867, |. .. 0. T.,
gave ball at Davis Hall on last Thursday
Dight. Everything passed off very pleasantly
and the tables were supplied bounti!uy with re-
freshments The hall was crowded to It's ut
most capacity although the weather was very
Indictment. On Monday night the same Lodge
will give a grand ball. The +. P. Gaskns
Lodge was the first institution Of the kind ever
organized in Prince William.
Christmas passed off very quietly yet pleas
antly in this village. Owl & to the unpleasant
state of the weather. snow storm prevailing
all day-but few persons were on the street,
yet within doors all was cheertulness and jolllty,
whilst egg nogg and other drinkablcs aided to
commemorate the occasion. -4lanaSsas Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The weather, though somewhat moderated
this morning, is still very cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1872

The authorities of Lowell, Mass, say that
they have stopped the spread of smallpox IN
that city by a general vaccination and good
hospital accommodations, All existing cases
that we're movable were removed. and all new
cases we're removed as soon as reported. The
removal or. dismissal of each case was followed
by the destruction of material, aud most
thorough fumigation Of persons and premises.
The wagon and bedding used for conveying
patients we're thoroughly fumigated after each
trip, and before they were returned to the city.
A smoke-house was established adjoining the
Board of Health's Office, in which physicians
and other persons known to have been hand
ling patients or visiting infected places were
required to be- tumigated, to prevent exposure
to other people In fact, every precautlon that
could be suggested to prevent the spread OF
the disease was adopted and enforced at once.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-06-14
CHAPTER 21O,

AN ACT authorizing the punishment oil
railroad companies and other incorpo-
ratio bodies, for violation of the crimi.
nal laws of this State.
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State Of Iowa, That
all railroad companies, and all other in
corporate bodies, shall be liable to prose
cutiOn by indictment or information as
hereinafter provided, in the courts of this
State.
SEC. 2. Such companies or corpora
tons may be indicted or informed against
in any name in which they transact bust.
ness, or in which they are commonly
known.
SEC. 8. Said companies shall be deem
ed to be in court upon the return by the
sheriff, or other officer, that copy of the
Information or indictment has been de.
livered to any person upon [whom] SER
vice is authorized to be made In civil &C.
tons
SEQ. 4. Upon conviction of any such
company, or, upon a plea of guilty
filed in open court by their authorized
attorney. such company may be punished
by fine in any sum in the discretion of
the court.
SEC. 5. Railroad companies and other
incorporated bodies shall be liable to in
dictment undpr the criminal laws of this
State for obstructing highways, or private
ways, or for such highways to remain
INSTRUCTED after the taking effect of this
act, or, for the doing or suffering of any
other act which by the statute of this
State is crime or misdemeanor.
Sec. 6. Proof that any highway or
opening in any railroad track, ia in an
unsafe condition, or that 1t Is not conve-
nicnt for the public travel at the place of
its crossing such railroad, or within its
right of way. shall DO prosumptive evil
dence that such corporation has obstruct-
ed such highway. and unless rebutted
shall be sufficient evidence to warrant a
conviction against said corporation for
obstructing such highway.
SEC. T. Any company operating any
railroad in this State shall be liable un-
der the provisions of this act
Sec. 8. In prosecutions under this
act, the arraignment Of the defendant
shall not be required.
Approved, April %, 1872.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-06-14
CHAPTER 213.

AN ACT to provide information concern
ing the Deaf and Dumb.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State Of Iowa, That
it shall be the duty of each county super
intendent of common schools in this
State to report on the first day Of Novcm-
Der Of each year to the superintendent of
the Iowa Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb the name, age and post Office ad-
dress of every deaf and dumb person be-
tween the ages of five and twcnty-onc,
who resides in the county in which he is
superintendent, including all such per-
sons as may be deaf to such an extent as
to be unable to acquire an education in
the common schools
Sec. g. 1t shall be the duty of the Sec
rotary of each school district to furnish
the information above required with his
annual report to the county superintcn-
dent.
Approved, April 90, 1879.