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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27
Refreshing Drinks.

For II fine refreshing drink, call at
NJ. RUBEN's,
No. North Fairfax street,
where owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly r. P0rtners and Phiadel-
phia Lager Beer Of the right temperature and
all other kinds of the best cool and refreshing
beverages to be found anywhere. my l-2m
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C.g.>AL CO.n.nERCE.
s:szz $3.50 zss azEza

ARRIVALS.
Boats Geo Snyder and II w Shuck, to Mary
land Coal Co; boats Chas Robb, G Clifton, K
Stevenson, Eagle and Henry Reed, to American
Coal Co; boat o D Robbins, TO New Central
Coal CO.. boats Fl NJ Snyder, to Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co.
DEPARTURES.
Boats F Swain, A J Clark, T J Baker, J A
Alexander, Ida & Willy, George Snyder and
Morning Sun, for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27

ORIGIN OF THE G RAY UNIFORM First
Regiment looked so neat and handsome, march
ed so orderly, and the men bore themselves so
like true soldiers, as they passed by our office
last Thursday escorting the remains of the gal
liant dead of Gettysburg, many Of whom had
been their comrades in arms, that we really
thought Richmond ought to be very proud of
so splendid a body of soldiery. Looking at
them, we were remained of the origin of the
gray uniform as related by Benson j. Losing,
10 Scribner's last monthly
In the course of q conversation with the late
General Scott in the library of the Military
Academy at West Point, in the summer of
1862, the veteran gave to the writer the follow
ing account OF the origin of Cadet gray" as
the cloth worn by the cadets IS called: While
stationed at Buffalo in the summer of 1914, Gen.
Scott wrote to the Quartermaster for sup
ply of new clothing for the regulars. Word
soon came back that blue cloth, such as was
used in the army, could not be obtained, owing
to the stringency of the blockade and the en-
barge, and the lack of manufactures in the
country, but that there was sufficient quanti-
ty of gray cloth now known as cadet gray J
in Philadelphia Scott ordered it to be made
up for his soldiers, and IN these new gray suits
they marched down the Niagara river, on the
Canada side, IN the direction OF chippewa. LII
wasjust before the battle known by that name,
which occurred early in July. General Rail,
the British commander, looked upon them with
contempt when preparing for battle on the
morning of the 5tb, for the Marquis Of Tweed
dale, who, with the British advance, had Skin
mished with them all the day before, had re:
ported that they were only Buffalo militia, ;"
and accounted for their fighting so we'll and
driving him to his eptrenchments north of the
Chippewa river by the fact that it was the an
niversary of American Independence that slim
ulated them On account of the victory won
at Chippewa on that day. chiefly by these SOL
diers in gray, and 10 honor Of Scott and his
troops, that style of cloth was adopted at the
Military Academy at West Point as the uni
forr, &c bo o,dotc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA STUDENTS. The
following named students Of this year 8 class
have been elected professors in annexed insti-
tutons of learning: James D. Coleman, of
Caroline county, Va, Professor Of Greek at
the Miami University Of Ohio, in place of A.
D. Coleman, killed accidentally; Addison Hoge,
of Richmond, Va, son Of DR.. Hoge, Professor
of Greek at Hampden Sidney College, Va;
Thomas NJ. Jordan, of Newberne, Va, Pro-
tessor of Greek at Wesleyan University, Bour-
bon county, Kentucky; Frank P Huntington,
of Baltimore, Nd, Assistant Professor Of Chem
stry at University of Virginia, by appointment
at the death of Professor Mauphin; VIM. NJ.
Shorten, of Prince Edwards county, Va, As
sistant Professor of Mathematics at the Uni
yersity (he was proposed for the chair of Greek
in two other colleges but declined both;) Goet.
tano LAMA, University of Virginia, student of
last session, appointed Assistant Professor of
Mathematics in the School of Technology,
Boston, Massachusetts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27

Miss N1LssoN.-Miss Nilsson writes that
she is to be married to NJ. Auguste Rouzaud,
in London, the last week 10 July. NJ. Rcu-
zaud is French gentlemen, about thirty-siz
years Of age, and is stock broker, now resi-
ding in Paris. Miss Nilsson first met NJ Rou-
zaud in the city of Paris when she went to that
city some seven years since to begin her bril-
liant career as the Queen of Song" Since
that time they have been devotedly attached
to each other. During Miss Missions tour in
America M. Rouzaud made a brief visit to this
country, at which time Miss Nilsson gave him
the promise of her hand and heart.
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NAYORS OFFICE,
wi Alexandria June 81, 1872.

MAYOR'S OFFICE,
M Alexandria, June q, 1872.
Geo. H. Markell Henry L. Simpson, NJ D..
Corse and J. c. Underwood, members Of the
next City Council, and the members elect of the
new City Council, viz: L. L. Loving, James s.
French, J. B. johnson and John A Seaton OF
the Board of Aldermen; Geo. K. Shinn, VIM.
W. Rock. VIM. S. Moore, Isaac Eichberg, Jos.
Hopkins. James Green John A. Field, Thomas
V. Risheill, Charles Mankin, Robert Portner,
John S. Beach, VIM. F. Henderson. Edward
Hughes, T. b. Pinn, Paul K. Evans and VIM.
semb7e in the chamber of their respective Board.
on MONDAY, July LIST, at ~ q. M, for the pur-
pose of organizing, and installing William N.
Berkeley, esq, rs Mayor of this city for the ensu
ing year.
ie 27-3t HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27

More than three hundred Mormons sailed
from Liverpool yesterday en- route for Utah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27

Judge McCunn, one Of those who disgrace
the New York judiciary, is now on trial, and
rs he finds no other way of escape, his counsel
advise him to with lraw the case on the ground
that the Court has no jurisdiction, and permit
it to 60 against him by default.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-27
FINANCIAL,

FINANCIAL.
VEST YOUR MONEY
NEW 7-30 GOLD LOAN
Northern Pacific Railroad Go.
SALES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY,
$l,5l3,4OO.
FOR SALE AT THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
CHAs. IL. HOOFF,
feb 1-6m Cashier.
JOHN W. BURKE ARTHUR HERBERT
DURkE & HERBERT,
BANKERS.
OFFICE COR. KING s. FAIRFAX SITS,
Alexandria, Va,
BUY AND SELL
UNCURRENT MONEY
GOLD AND SILVER COIN,
! AND EXCHANGE
| Bonds and Stocks bought and sold on commits,
| sion.
Loans negotiated, Sight Drafts, Checks and
Time Bills collected on al accessible points and
RENTED for promptly.
US. Revenue Stamps and Corporation Tax
| for sale nov LIFT
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Great Bargains

IN
MINER CASHMERE AND LINEN SUITS
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mOny.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

The annual meeting Of the Saline County
Agricultural and Mechanical Society. will be
held nj the Court Hosse. on Saturday. Dec
9Th. 1872, at 2 o'clock r. NJ. for the purpose Of
hearing reports. the election Of officers. and
transaction Of the general business OF the
Society. II is therefore hoped and reasonably
expected that there viii be large attendance.
Successive fairs have been held during the last
four years. with very Indifferent success And
it i. time the peo, u Of this county. the farmer.
the mechanics. the merchant the professional
man, rs we'll ~ all other taxpayers. should
understand that they are joint psopriefors OF
these fairs. and that the officers whom hey
elect are bu; their agents for the terms Of their
respective Offices. and that they themselves are
REQUIRED to exhibit more zeal and interes; them
selves in the prosecution Of she-e f.irs- II they
expect them tn BE- held or the Society 70 COD
tinue 70 exis: Each and al o: you should take
vr,ss interest in these exhibitions. and 700 arc
resoectfuIly invited TO suspend other business
affairS. and meet With rs for couple Of bo1rz
for the csoSislera;ios Of ihese matsers- II tn
society b, cos to die through your want a
ssal. jef there Be esoaga prsssas 70 give is d
cent buriii. 4. S. Nos5os, tsessdenss
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

Governor Walker, of Virginia, i'm.
pressed, perhaps, with the notion that
the people of that state should not re-
turn thanks iG the blessings vouchsaf-
ed them, or q. least should not join with
the rest of theeountry in SO dong, de-
clined to issue Thanksgiving proclama
ton. The Mayor Of Alexandria, so far
as that city wss concerned, took the
matter into his own hands and appoint
ed Thursday as day of thanksgiving
and the people observed it accordingly
without regard 20 the Governor.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

Tne New York Herald says that az
ter Bull Run, stroke befell Mr.. Greeley
similar to thatwhich killed him. The re-
action which took place after that disas-
ter tell with heavy weight upon the
Tribune, and produced terrible depres-
sion upon NJ. Greeley. The cry arose
day after day that he was responsible
for the defeat and the consequent death
OF SO many of par soldiers, and it wore
upon him terribly. He was sick then
for two weeks and his doctors feared
that he might become irsane, but care
full nursing earned him through.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

WAsHxoTo9, Dec. 2.-Both Senate
and House viii commence session with
unusually fuA attendance. Weather
bright and mild. Galleries crowded.
The House was called to order at noon
BY Speaker Blaine. The attendance Of
members VS. very large, and the CALLER
les crowded
The SepAe met 1t noon With the Vice
President II the chair. All the leading
Senators were present. The chaplain,
in the opening prayer, alluded to the
death of Mr.. Greeley, as the one whose
pen had given direction to public thought
and bad been . benefactor to mankind.
The House vas notified Of the Sem
ate's readiness TO commence business.
A number Of bills were introduced,
among them enc from Mr.. Sumner, to
strike from the United States flags and
from the army register all records Of
battles fought with fellow citizens.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

The masonry xesksor the pier on the west
side Of the rivera Sheldon's dam. has been
eommenced Mr.. Kreuger is engaged upon the
frame woIk upon which the water-wheels are
to rest1Prwo turban wheels are to be put in,
so that the full power may be preserved and
the surplus devoted to other projects. Mr..
Sheldon has already been offered good sum
of money for his 80 chance" but wisely refuses
to mart with Il.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

The best orator of Kansas, Hon. I. s. Kali
lock. will deliver his brilliant lecture. The
Battle of Life" before the people Of Salina. on
Tuesday evening, December 18th. Mr.. Kali
lock has been on lecturing tour through the
State for several weeks and has drawn crowd
ed audiences upon every occasion. Let old
L" Eloquence have a splendid audience. II
the people Of this section wish to see the man.
who. above all others. is the man that should be
elected to the L. S. Senate this winter. let them
turn out to welcome kallock OF the 18th.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

The smallpox. which was reported to be in
Salina, turns out to be only scarlet fever. The
nervous excitement is over and people are as
brave as ever. The most popular disinfectant
for the smallpox seems to be: Spiritus frum-
emit one o., aqua fontan@. q. s., taken every
half hour. This medicine is unusually power
FIJI and often creates dizziness. II taken as
prescribed above, we'll warrant that the spiri-
tus business will overcome the smallpox bust
ness or rice versa
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

Some Of our exchanges contain quite favora-
bic notices Of the candidacy Of Mr.. T. II. Cavs-
naugh. Of this county. for secretary Of Senate
Mr.. Cavanaugh filed the position Of journal
clerk in the House. last winter. very aecepta-
bly,. and would make good secretary Of the
Senate. As penman We have yet to find his
superior. if even his equal. He is one Of
the printer boys and we wish him success &C
cordingly.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

The noble Kaws have again come. fnl
lodges are pitched upon the bank Of the SMOKY
some distance south of Cover Brothers mills
These old residenters are daily engaged in the
traffic of bows and arrows, which are sold very
readily at from two to three dollars for each
set. Some of our citizens have been out to
their camp, and have by this time pretty thor
oughly become acquainted with the home life
of the native American.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

The shooting match at BrooSville last Satur-
day. under the supervision OF Muiligan & Skel-
ton. was well attended and afforded much
amusement. Doc Stearns and other good shots
of Brookville did their level best to draw the
bead but Carlyle of Salina was the IS beadi-
est - and walked of with most Of the game.
Mulllgan claims, however. that Brookvilie will
keep a, it until she RECEIVERS some of the laurels
Salina has carried off in the past.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

Our Catholic friends are straining every
nerve to make their Grand Fair, which is to
take place during the holiday week. a perfect
success. The indications are that representa-
tives Of towns many miles distant will engage
in this round Of festivities. A handsome live
deer has been presented to this society by Mr..
John Ryan, which will be exhibited during the
exhibition and then drawn by some lucky indi
vidual. A daily paper will be issued each day
from The JOURNAL Office. under the auspices
Of the society, which will contain a recital OF
each days proceedings, besides the program
me of each days exercises. We are glad that
there is a disposition among all our citizens to
aid this enterprising society in their efforts to
erect q handsome church edfice in our midst.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

We acknowledge a call from Mr.. Wau-ho-e.
ag-kee. of Council Grove. who has been visit
ing this city for several days in the ''swap.
ping" business. lie is man Of elegant bear
ing. Of snowy attire. not remarkably commun
icative. has the easy habit Of wiping his nose
between his thumb and forefinger, and, to pre-
serve the delicate contour Of his feet, never
wa,h them. Our visit with him was pleas
ant and profitable. and, hours after his depart.
ure. We were wrapped in deep reverie over oul
sweet converse with this eccentric man. He
has gone but the fragrance Of his presence
still floats ia the air.
You my break, you may sha;;~r the vase, il 20,
will,
But the scent ofthe rose will lingcr there still.
Or words TO that effect.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
TAKE NOTICE.

Those parfi~s who indebted TO by note OH
eru se that is ssy-by lending them money, SELL
ing them boots and shoes creil will u1derstand by
This notice that unne: and Nj be- sued they
do not come time and pay up. want understood
that am IN and whs; -Iy. md will pub
li-h the names ;ho-. dnents who wish "a live high
at the expense hard Working AMI ever tciling
business man THAT Is ~
jo-u JANIS MrRfHf-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

Thanksgiving day generally observed.
Is hr as the stomach WAS eoooefnsd There
was no church serylce, no closing up Ct bush
ness houses. and hose Of the usual holiday
sports, howeverI Kansas people don't stop -
observe such days very much. They can give
thanks Just a. effectively in the shop, behind
the counter, At the ONCE. =
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
" Cid GrlnA.,

thought Old Grimes w.s desd-
That stern old mullet-head.
They wrapped him in = rag;
They stuffed him in . bag;
They put him in his little bed,
And suapped hun OF to {" wag"
re Herald man will please copy.
NINCoMPooP.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
The District Court got up and gifted - last

The District Court - got up and gifted " last
Saturday afternoon. The closing scene was
painful. We happened there just rs the cur
tain was descending for the last time. The
Judge stood there when all but him and the
county attorney elect had fled. The former
was looking about the temple OF justice, en-
deavoring to :. see the pint while the latter
was rcjoiced that his legal adversary was alb
sent and that he had 81 right pert chance =" to
give him a rub. even if he had to go outside of
the law and evidence. A bailiff slept in the
moi eless ante--oom. while deputy clerk play
ed "peek-a-poo with his nose near a heated
and explosive stove. There was nothing there
to call to mind these lines
- And the hungry judges soon the sentence sign.
y And wretchc- hang that jurymen may dine.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
MARRIED.

LEONARD-sULuvAS-By Rev. n. n. Powers,
Mr. n. y. Leonard al Mise Mollie z. sulliv II the
residence Of the Lrides mother in salina, December
Sd, is1s-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing under the firm
name Of MORROW Resell l. hereby dissolved by nn-
tual consent T. " Morrow VIII continue tire ,usine-s
the old place. and persons owing the late firm will
settle with HIM z. w. KORR NV
J. r. kTSSELL
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
Fruit Trees. Vines, &C.

One mile east Of Sallna you viii FAD all kinds ID
Fruit Trees Vines and small Fruit for sale eheap
They are guaranteed 10 be IN prinse order Come ard
see bcforr engaging YOUR far for fall or spring
nlx.nfnr PA,rouiIe home institutions and ct tree
tha: will grow. ANDkR>oN q KHAN
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
A Good Bargain.

1 desire 10 trade eighty Of first class prairie
land. seventy acres broke small house upon IT, seven
miles from Sa,ina, an The west branch Of Gypsum
Greek, for town proIsrty-
iI-wa Nv RUSSELL.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
Nrm advertisements.
Pan UD.

Notic- hereby gwen TO all persons owing the late
firm of & Rasse. that they call and
tie "a ifh me once. must have the money and will
have it. hsve payments 10 make, and oaly money
will ill the bill. Sesle up and save trouble
s3-sw " MORROW
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Notice Of Settlement.

CoLoRlDp, November IL, Is,2.
Received OF Wm. swnburn 80. III full Of ali debts
and dem Of all and also dismising all suits
that now have might Against him Oh costs of
I suits commenced by .iXDkEw BILL.
KIine..-I lAGNsONL AIsNA
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
WINS Kaslee = about 70 make some change
In theintesnal asranee0entof tie Columbia.

"ne boy stood on the burning deck
Eating peanufajby de peck;
The hanss rolled -, he vouid Mt 81
Becanee-he didn't want to sod his new suit Of
clothes which be had just bought 1t Ober 4
Bends. -
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
Notice to Debtors.

All persons indebted to TIN firm OF Russell Grant
AR. requested {, come forward and MAKE immediate
pay IN MS Of saIe TIRE r-t day of January
ls.,, all unsettled areossni- shall be placed IN legal
hands for collections. We iIIean what We say.
Ami 4ESS4LL d GIANT
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

Appearances indicate that the Methodist
will be a very successful affair. There seems
to be general disposition on the part Of all
TO aid them so far as their ability will permit,
both physically and financially. In the mean
time, since the notices Of voting have been
given. our physicians have been dressed In
their best :. bib-and-tuck.- visiting private res
licences and public pIaces-every action ind-
eating with what ease and grace they might
fill the easy chair offered TO some one Of their
profession. Our neutrality-suspicious. ~id-
overs. also-have trimmed themselves down
SO as 10 appear quite young. and those smiles !.
-equalled only by tn sc who have set their
hearts on having the bracelets. Some OF our
people think they can make scratch and
secure that beautiful gold watch. Let our cit
liens turn out and have good time.
Personal IrENs.-Mr. John Gels. Of Johns
/ town. Pa. the senior member of the firm OF
John Gels & Co.. bankers. Salina. visited our
city on Thursday. He returned to Saliua. and
will start for his home in Johnstown in a few
DAYS. Mr.. Gels is considerably interested in
the growth Of our city. and visits this section
every two or three months. We wish be might
be induced to establish banking house here.
Solomon City Newspaper.
Judge Prescott has been holding court for
the last two weeks, and . vast deal OF Judicial
business has been transacted. He makes ,
good officer. He is comparatively young. stu
dious. and his integrity is admitted by all.
his popularity is evinced By the large vote in
the district cast for him-Salisa Corrrsposd
escc Of the Larrsnee Journal
The Presbyterian church is rapidly progress
sing under the energetic supervision Of Rev
II. {. Bradbury. who has jus, returned from
Salina. where he has purchased the lumber fol
j the building, Of p. Goodnow Frank is an en-
ergetic. aaable young man and knows how 4
/ do bik-Otscra Coaafy Esdesisx..
t Somebody threatens The SALIVA Jorsxn
! with $1,000 libel suit. Characaers must b,
skzrse out there II any one reputation il word
that amount. Demand greater than the sup
ply.-Jh.eeiOa Cry Cnios-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05
he Railway Tax Inbrosll0.

Ladies rubber boots at Ober & Bonds.
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They say that the prevailing style in ladies'
jewelry just now is massive, solid, and woeful
" expensive. ID. 81. B. Whitehead have theil
store chock-fuil Of this class Of jewelry. witt
this qualification: Instead OF being :" woefully
expensive" it is surprisingly cheap. ~
Frank Goodnow is building msmmo,h corr
crib near the depot, WHERE Ne proposes to stor,
all the corn he can buy preparatory to ship
ping it to the west. Here is good chance fe,
the farmers to dispose of tn ir surplus Of thi.
produc: to good advantage.
wv Morrow wishes it distinctly under
stood that he will hereafter Deal only with easi
customer. None others need apply" d,
NOT ask for credit, tor the answer will be :. No.
Our readers viii notice that he calls upon hi
delinquent customers to pay up at once. Tn
notice appears in another column. 4
&C. Culp, deputy county clerk. stYfed 70
Norwalk. Ohio, last Sunday evening He vii
be absent until the flrst OF January. Charlie
has been attentive to his Official duties. Is n
cognized rs splendidly qualified for the posi-
ton be holds. and has fairly earned the priv
nige Of briefvacation. Nay his visit be pleas
ant aad his return safe.
A Leudoa tailor adyertises " garments en-
net only to fit, and in the best style, but resu
lating any dispeopornens fhss may exist. ans
eahancing the correct contour Of the proper
tionase." Rinsquist & Hamlin do not adyer
- n such " choice language but can /" en-
hasce the conect contour I" to q great degre'
Afo nnehneAe~ Tyv ot,e NJ s,r.;r s.rsrt;S,
sslb.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-12-05

= And the hungry judges soon the sentence sign.
And wretche- hang that jurymen may dine.