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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

CONSOLIDATION OF SOUTHERN RAILROADS.
The stock holders Of the Wilmington and We'll
don Railroad held meeting at Wilmington,
North Carolina, on the Goth inst, and, under
a resolution offered by B. T. Newcomer, esq.,,
of this city, ratified, by an almost unanimous
vote, the lease of the road to the Wilmington,
Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, for
nine hundred and ninety-nine years, renewable
forever On the same day, and at the same
place, the latter company accepted and formal
~ ratified the lease. The terms of the lease
provide for the payment of the regular interest
on all the bonded debt of the company, and
the assumption of all its assets, including stock
and interest 10 the Wilmington Railway Bridge
Company, and the payment of all its liabilities
other than its funded debt, and the payment
to the company of 5 per cent on its capital
stock for the current year, and the further pay.
ment Of per cent on its capital stock tor the
next year, and ! per cent for each succeeding
year during the continuance of the lease; said
payment to be free or exclusive of all United
States taxes The entire railroad line from
Weldon, North Carolina, to Augusta, Georgia.
has thus been brought under one management
The coupons of the consolidated compani es
will be paid as they mature at the banking
house of Alexander Brown & Sons, in this city.
Baltimore Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

During this winter, in order to facilitate
business coming before him as much as pos
sibIe, the President will devote from ten to
twelve clock Of each day, except Sunday, to
Senators and members of Congress, and from
cept Tuesdays aRt tKa 9f sash afternoon, ex
ings are held, he will receive by card The bust
ness hours of his Office will be from ten o'clock
a. M, to three O clock p N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE CoLoRED Man. :
We regret to learn the death of Charles James,
a most estimable colored man, who, up to,and
during the war, belonged to the late John L.
Marye, esq. Charles, the name by which he
was known to everybody in this vicinity,
weighed nearly three hundred pounds, but was was
nevertheless quite an active man, and skilled in
a dozen pursuits. He wasa general favorite,
and always wore a bright and cheerful face;
He was left in charge of ''Narye's Heights
property by his then master, during the war,
and was faithful and trustworthy to the end.
He died Sunday about 10 clock, quiet sud
denly, not having been even confined to his
bed. Fredericksburg Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

JAPAN. -Another step in the advancement
toward European civilization has been taken by
c sckcSalge fs Ga9yy E \ system Of pub
been decided that the children Of the TcR a haS
poor, high and low shall 60 to school and in
order to impress the importance OF teaching the
young idea how to shoot upon the Oriental
mind, the Mikado has decided that the parents
must be severely punished if they neglect to
send their children to the newly provided edu-
cational establishments Considering the pre-
sent social and political conditions OF japan,
the arbitrary school method is perhaps the best
that could be adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The Washington Republican dismisses Gen
Farnsworth, Of Illinois, and asks him to resign
bis position as chairman Of the Postofice Com
mittce. Having lively recollection of the
"IIliuois Cavalry" and its doings in this
place, we do not care Gen. Farnsworth
'resigns," or when.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

y recent card of Father Burke, the eloquent
Irish priest, addressed to Mr.. Froude, the his
torian, who has been lecturing in this country,
in relation to some rude treatment experienced
by the latter, in Boston, is highly creditable to
the former, as showing his courtesy and gen
tlemanly feelings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Tue -r;;-eoss Of Wales on the Prince, her
Church a beautiful lectern as thanksgiving
memorial for the recovery Of his Royal High.
ness. The lectern is in the form of a brass
eagle with outstretchcd wings, bearing on the
breast red cross, and having beneath the in
scription, ITO the glory of God. 4 thank
fering, December II, 1871 Alexandra When
| was in trouble I called upon the Lord and
He heard me- Psalm cxy, verse l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The resolution of respect to the memory of
the late Mr. Greeley, adopted by both Houses
of Congress, yesterday, will be approved of
throughout the country. The resolution was
introduced by Mr.. Dawes, of Massachusetts,,
iu the House, and being carried to the Senate,
was adopted, there, too, unanimously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Caleb Gushing, while in Paris last May, de-
voted three hours daily to the study Of French,
under guidance of an eminent teacher, with a
view ito acquire greater facility of express
sion." Mr.. Gushing has spoken French for
more than forty years. and is seventy two years
old, but not too old to learn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Col. S. Simpson, editor and proprietor of the
Fairfax News, commences his labors with a
we'll written salutatory address. The News
will be Conservative in its course and princi-
pies. We wish it the success We have no doubt
it will deserve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

STAR DRIFTING.-On of the most remarka-
Bile discoveries supposed to be made by modern
science is the drifting of the stars. Richard
A. Proctor, secretary Of the Royal Astronomi-
cal Society claims the merit of first suggesting
the possibility ofthere being in fact no 6xe stars;
but Professor Higgins is said to have first de-
monstrated the fact that certain Of the stars no
tably Sirius are wandering through space with
almost incredible rapidity. The unduatory
ight-waves are the crteria by VIII ch this ap.
proach or recession is found and the rate at
which they strike the eye of the observer. gives
the proof of the stars coming towards the
earth or going from it. If the waves come 10
quicker succession than from luminous body
at rest, the source Of light, according to a we'll
known law, is approaching; if, on the con-
trary, they come 10 slower succession than
from luminous body at rost the source OF
light is reccding. Not only does this 'star-
drift as Mr. Proctor calls it-take place with
single stars, but whole groups, with rhythmic
motion, are circling among themselves, some
times drifting silently, swiftly, mysteriously, 10
a common direction; sometimes interviewed IN
a manner at present unaccountable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
MIR RED.

In this city, November q, 1872, at the resi-
dence of the brides brother, w. l.. Milburn,
esq. by the Rev. Geo. II. Norton, d. d., Ar
THUR 7. WHITNEY, of Saratoga county, \.
Y, to Miss MONNIE J. MILBURN, Of Alex
andria, Va. No cards
On the 26th of Nov ember, by Rev. Thaddeus
Herndon, Mr.. L. S. BROTHERTON, of St.
Louis, No to Miss NJ. ALICE HERNDON,
of Fauquier county, Va, eldest daughter OF the
officiating cleEgymsn sG It the sam : t,mf
t. Miss LAURA HERNDON, third daughter
of the oticisting cergyrn all of Fauquicr CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
VIRGINIA Na;fss s..

Mr.. Bigger, clerk Of the House of Delegates,
is busily engaged upon the compilation of an
abstract of the annual statistical reports from
| the various courts Of the State. but he Is much
embarrassed in his work BY the failure Of clerks
OF courts to comply with their duty. Com
paratively few OF these officers have reported,
aud it is probable, therefore, that the abstract
will not be ready for several weeks after the
Genera! Assembly meets.
According to Col. Frank Rutfn, Virginia
consumed before the war $4,000 tons OF tertlll-
GERS Col. Il. is opposed 10 the passage OF an
inspection law by the Virginia Legislature. on
account as he says Of its cost to the consumer.
He estimates at $50 value per ton Of fertilizer,
the cost of inspection to be 81 80 on the hun
dred dollars of value, or III times the present
land tax on the 500 value.
The ladies of the Harrsonburg Memorial
Association will hold Il supper and Fair on the
10th of December, 1872 to raise funds for the
removal of Confederate soldiers from the road
side and fields of Rockingham county and give
them fit resting place in the Soldiers Gene
terry at Harr:onburg Also for the erection of
Monument.
Quite brisk trade in railroad ties has re-
Gently sprung up between Tappahaunock and
Philadelphia Capt. Hudson has shipped TWEEN
ty thousand tie. which at the average price Of
forty cents piece, amounts to 5000. There
was taken up by the boat from Iappahannock
to Baltimore last week, over SO head OF cattle
Mr.. John H. Roberts, an aged and much re-
spected citizen of Fredericksburg, died last
Friday evening, in the sixty seventh year OF
his age.
The Fredericksburg News says:-"Mr. Amos
JONES' of Stafford brought to town on Satur.
day two hen eggs, which weighed quarter of
pound each. =
The Fredericksburg Ledger says Super
7isors of elections in towns Of less than 10000
inhabitants, are entitled to no pay under the
law as it now stands.
Samuel R. Jackson, has been appointed
postmaster at Prices Store. Westmoreland
county, vice II. NJ. HUT, resigned.
The young men of Fredericksburg propose
forming a military company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The public debt statement December |, 1872,
Just issued from the treasury, shows the de-
crease of debt during November just closed
:l,l9S 22q. The total debt less cash in the
treasury is now 50, loo, Sos, 900. The coin in
the treasury is SOS, Coz, GAO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The trial of Uppercue, in Baltimore, for th'
murder of his aunt, Mrs Amelia B. Wheat
has commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Gideon Welles corroborates in the Decem
Der Galaxy the claim that Chief Justice Chase
wrote the closing paragraph of the emancipa-
ton proclamation, containing the invocation to
Heaven for lis success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The bail for Woodruff and Clafn, in New
York, yesterday, was reduced to $4,000 each
and they were liberated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The Washington correspondent of the Baltl-
more Sun says that there seems TO be DISPOSE
ton amougstvery few Senators or members to
revive the animoSties to which such an abuu-
dant utterapce was given at the last session, but
the embers still glow under the ashes of the
past, and chance breath may fan them into a
fame
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
DIED..

December 3D. Mrs DELILAH NORFOLK;
in the nth year of her age. ~. Her tuncrsl
dcnce of Mrs. G.. A. Bodkin, 265 King street, be-
tween Fayctte and Henry, at 10 O'clock Inc
friends OF the family are respectfully invited to
attend
On the morning of the Dist of November, 1877,
at Wood Grove, Hanover county, the residehce
of her husband, Mr.. Edmond Winston, Mrs
SALLY ANN WINSTON, in the slAty-hth
wear of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Opposition is at once manifested to the very
proper and iudicious resolution Of Mr.. Sumner,
to omit hereafter from the Army record and
regimental colors the names Of battles fought
during the late civil war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The ''meteoric display took place this year
on the - of November. II was observed by
Admiral Sands at the Observatory in Wash
ington The meteors ceased after 10 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
AIEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

THE HORSE DRopsY. "A correspondent
writing from Gettysburg Pa, under date OF
the 18th ut says: The cpizooty has nearly
subsidized in this part OF the country, but fresh
terror is excited by the supcrvcntlon, IN Il num-
Der of instances, of the horse dropsy. Tho on
" horse in the vicinity which has escaped the
epidemic is that used to carry the Gettysburg
Katalysinc Water to the express office. The
prcmouilory symptoms had made their appear
a1co when the idea occurred to the driver to
water the animal from the kaEllyslne Spring.
The consequence was the disappearance OF the
premnnitory symptoms and the refusal of the
animal to drink any other water. This horse
has been driven rapidly through the town
when the streets were deserted by the horse
kind 1t is SAID that the Gettysburg Spring
Company intend to have the circumstances We
rfed by reputable witnesses. Though the
remedy is too expensive abroad to be used cx-
ccpt ior very valuable horses, the fact is too in
tcresting not to be noted in connection with the
strangest equine epidemic Of modern times. -
Baltimore -lmericun.
THE OLD SOUTH CHURCH, on the corner Of
WASHINGTON aud Mix street in Boston which
has stood for one hundred and ftty-thrcc years
and which was saved by the almost superhuman
efforts of the frcmen. during the recent DIES
tructivc confagration in that city, has under,
gone varied experience III the v!cl>sltudes OF
life. During the occupation Of Boston by the
British army in the time Of the Revolution, It
was used successfully as barracks, as stable and
as theatre, by the English officers During
the late civil war, it was occupied as recruit
ing station and after the recent fire it was
again occup pied as barracks by the troops en-
gagged in patrong the streets OF the burned dis
trict. The old South Church has, however at
last Welded to the march Of improvement, aud
will probably never more be used for religious
purposes 1t has just been leasad to the
United States for a postothce, and the work of
reconstructing the interior for the accommoda-
ton and distribution of the mails will soon be
commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The ''Eirgnia Comic Weekly" published
in Richmond, is a neat and we'll filed sheet,
with good selections and editorials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Indian disturbances continue in Oregon, tn
Indians having lately committed several mur
ders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
g = ECIA l. n . T l & E.
OFFICE OF THE PoToMAc FERRY Co.,

OFFICE OF THE Potomac FERRY Co.,
SEVENTH STREET WHARF,
WAsuISGToS, D. c., October s. 1872.
The Seventh street ears make regular connec-
ton with the Ferry Boats of this line, and pas
scngcrs have no further Inconvenience in getting
to PENNSYLVANIA avenue as the Street Railroad
repairs are now completed, and the cars run d.
rcc!ly through to the avenue without Interrupt
ton. ). 5. HOW lSON,
oct President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Mr., Greeley funeral takes place to morrow
II public duties permit, the President Of the
U. S. is expected to attend the funeral in New
Work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
THE GRAND CONCERT WILL TAKE
PLACE IN THE
NORFOLK OPERA HOUSE,

NORFOLK OPERA HOUSE,
ON MONDAY EVENING, deer. y, 49,,
And will in itself be full consideration for the
price charged for admission tickets.
The distribution of GIFTS will take place i'm
mediateiy after the Concert on the vast stage .:
the Opera House and in full view of tn: nu-
dience, under the Immediate supervision Of the
President and Directors of the Nuc dc / Eau
Company, and the following distinguished g"n-
temen, who have kindly consented TO be present
and see that the gifts are properly distributed 4:
advertised:
Hon. John R. Ludlow, Mayor of Norfolk
Col. Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk.
Hon. John B. Whitehead, Ey-Mayor o. yvl-.
folk
James G. Holiday, esq, of Portsmouth,
The Board of Directors is composed s;7te fol.
lowing gentlemen, whose we'll knaw. character
for integrity, honor and public ea.r1priso are 50
well known rs to guarantee success and = fair
and impartial distribution of .he gifts:
Major George W. Grjcs President BsnI: of
Portsmouth.
Col. William Lamb President First National
Bank of Norfolk
Steamship Company.
Capt. Nathaniel BurrusS, of Burruss, Son g. Co.,
Bankers, Norfolk
Wash. Reed, esq, of Peters s Reed, Merchants
Z. q. Chic, Superintendent Seaboard and Ro
anoke Railroad.
Robt. j. Neeley, esq, RI. s. w. Nceley 6 Co.
Marshall Parks, esq, President Albemarc and
Chesapeake Canal CO.
E, C. Lindsey, esq, Real Estate Broker
William d. White, esq, Attorney at Law,
Norfolk.
The distribution will be by blndfoidcd persons,
or blind childen from two wheels, one of which
will contain gifts on printed slips, sealed in en-
velopes of the same size; the other will contain
tags with numbers on them correSp onding with
all the tickets sold. After the contents OF both
wheels are thoroughly mixed by revolving the
per; on at the first wheel will take "A number
therefrom, and then the person at the second
wheel willtake a gift therefrom, and the gift
thus taken will belong to the number taken i'm
mediately before t-ths process will continue
the numbers and gifts berg publicly announced
until the whole four hundred and one gifts are
distributed. Thus the public will readily see
there can be no fraud, collision or knowledge of
what gif. any number will get.
Should the tickets be not all sold when the
Concert comes of, the presents will be dstrib-
uted in proportion to the number sold.
1t is hoped the public will promptly respond
to this effort to establish upon firm basis :. de-
lighttu resort during the heated months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Mrs Somervie, daughter of Sir William
Fairfax, of Scotland, and just deceased, was a
truly eminent woman In her ffty-second year
she was born in l7S0-she prepared an cpl
tome of Lapace's Mecanique Celeste at Lord
Brougham's request, and showed thorough
comprehension of the theme. The Pbia-
delphia American says: Later she pub
lisbed a Physical Geography that has been a
text book in this country as we'll as in Great
Britain, and commended everywhere, and a
volume on the Connection of the Physical
Sciences" of almost equal value Her abilities
won her the position of member Of the Royal
Astronomical Society,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
$50. 900 IN GREENBACk>.
TICKETS ONLY So EACH.

The new, attractive ard beautifully Located
Southern Seaside watering place named
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

In the House of Representatives, yesterday,
Mr.. Banks, Of Massachusetts,, rendered his re-
signation as member of the committee on for,
eign affairs He thought the Craftsmanship Of
that committee would be more properly held by
some one who agreed more with the foreign
policy of the government than he could hope
to. The House refused to accept the 1esigna-
ton. A majority ofthe radical members eth
er did not vote at all or they voted against ex-
cusing him. Mr.. Butler was the only one of
his colleagues who voted to excuse him, and
among other prominent members who voted
that way we're Messrs. Bingham and Kelly.
After the vote Mr.. Banks indicated purpose
to insist upon his resignation, but he was re-
strained by friends on both sides of the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The u. S. Supreme Court commenced its
session Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
III Acts Like Il Charm.

This is what we hear on all sides Of DR.. Tut $
Expectorant In cases OF Group Bronch tls,
Asthma and III discusses it affords instant relief.
Ii pcrmestes the very substance of the lungs and
causes them to throw off ali acrld matter. 1t Is
very pleasant to the taste. Children take 1t
readily. ,ooo
New York, August 81, 1859.
Dr.. VIM II. Tut: Sir-Wien in Aiken, last
winter, used your Expectorant for my cough,
and found more benefit from it than any have
used. / took half II dozen bottles home with Inc
and have had to give some of it to my friends
Please send me one dozen by express Z. .. u.
ALFRED CUSHING, % West 3lst ST.
DR.. TuTT's HAIR DYE imparts natural
rpl,r dec 2-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
VUE DE L'EAU.

VUE DE L'EAU.
on Hampton Roads, nearly opposite Fortress
Monroe, Va, in full view of that fortress, For.
Calhoun, Chesapeake Bsy ana James river, with
water view unsurpassed in America, where
every luxury of sen and land is atta!nablc, WAS
opened to the public for the first time the pas.
on, and having proved a success unparalIcI-
ed in the history Of seaside resorts, has induced
the stockholders to make an effort to greatly en-
large it, capacity 50 As 10 acconInodat" Tn"
great public To this end they have determined
to offer inducements OF no ordinary character.
in the shape of u
GRAND GIFT CONCERT
by means of which they hope to be abe to exc
cute their public spirited and lauiab!c under
taking of making VUE DE L EAU the
GRAND SEASIDE RESORT OF TIE
SOUTH, THE SOLE OBJECT OF
THE ENTERPRISE
As inducements to the public every whore IL
purchase tickets, they propose to prcscn. ~
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
to the purchasers Of tickets, by distribution by
lot, the following magnificent gifts:
Gift in Green backs of................... 5000
5 Gifts in Greenbacks, of ,U0J each 5000
20 Gifts in GreenbackS, o! 5000 each. lU,uUn
IS Beautifully located Cottage Lots, by
the sea-, 80 By 1870 :eet at Vue de
Eau, valued ut 800 each......... 3norJ
300 other beautifully located Cottage
Lots, Is by 1870 feet, ut Vue de
/ Eau, valued at 500 each ........... 10000
100 Gifts in Greenbacks, OF SiOJ each" 1000
40l Gifts, valued ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ln0H0
5000 TICkETS-ONLY s. EACH.
GRAND CONCERT WILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

Hon. John R. Ludlow, Mayor OF Norfolk.
Hon. A. s. Watts. Mayor Of Portsmouth
Col. Walter b. Taylor, of Norfolk.
Hon. John B. Whitehead, Ex-Mayor OK W,
folk.
James G. Holiday, esq, Of Portsmouth,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

~ VESSEL WANTED.
90 Vessel wanted of from 400 to $50 tors bur
den, to load for the north side OF Cuba. Dis
patch given. NOV 22l w. 4. SMOUT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

y
We have full assortment of the above, which
we are selling cheap.
nov q WILMER 6 SLATMAkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
GRAND GIFT CONCERT,

As inducements to the public every whcr" !"
purchase tickets they propose TO prcscn. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03

The Board Of Directors is composed s:Tjtc fol-
lowing gentlemen, whose we'll knowa ahsuncte.
for integrity, honor and public ea.r1priso. are 50
well known rs to guarantee success and :. fair
and impartial distribution OF ;he gifts:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-03
wv A y + L q w + 4 S /.

VEGETABLE CATHART1C SYRUP
Y Til: article has now been in use for over
twenty years, and is, without exception, one of
the best remedies for children that can be made.
values. Prepared and for sale by
nov 20 E. S LEADBEATER < BRO.