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Middletown transcript., 1872-11-09

C,mtor. Til, is on II the quickest
lrcaying vegetables il kepi in warm
place. uul 'hu usual Practice in this vi
Unity is % sy' tie haals in fnrrow. with
the rults uq, nnl then cover very lightly
with earth In ,u,t u position they re-
maiu ltoz.n nearly I'll winter. and como
oat in .wr. almost y. fresh as when
,all cred iu artlmn We cannot sny
hnw this ! la ~u1,l answer further North
ar South h.t n answers every purpose
here. and the y ~ York city market ia
supplied in winter sui spring from the
open field W. believe that as a rule
farmer, fail in preserving their vegetables
simply bccaga ;hey try TO keep ton many
kinds together and all IL far too sai,.. a
temperature Rpfai " laeLo.
Middletown transcript., 1872-11-09

Opinion Is the main thing which does
good or harm in tho world. II is our
false opinions Of things which ruin US.
Middletown transcript., 1872-11-09

Brilliant ideas are like shirt butians,
they arc always Of when We are in a
hurry.
Middletown transcript., 1872-11-09

a penuy-worth of mirth is worth a
pound Of sorrow.
Middletown transcript., 1872-11-09

Three popular kings-Smoking, drink
ing and talking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19
The Washington. Cincinnati and ST.
Louis Railroad.

LrRAY. Va, OFT. Is. -IIarri>onhurg. the
county seat of buckingham county. on Satur-
,lay last. voted subscription OF go, 900 to the
capitaI stock Of the Washington. Cl' cInnau and
st. Louis narrow gauge railroad by an almost
unanimous vote. The charter TOR this road was
granted by the legislature al Virginia at lis
last session. with capita! stock OF l3.Ooo.nD-
to build Il thrcr-fnnt narrow gauge railroad
from point on tie Potomac river opposite til"
city Of Washington, thence west through Var
yna and West Virginia to til" OHIO river at
Point Pleasant and thence west through the
States of Ohio Indiana anil lI!i'.ols to the cIty Il"
ST. Louis.
The company was f'rmcd under the rrovi
sl0ns OF this charter NJ 1uray, Va, on the l]th
day of June last, when Peter Is Borst was
elected president, a also other officers, and 4
full board of directors. The president OF the
company, has now Il survey OF the route IN
the full tide of successful experiment.. under
Of the most distinguished engineers III this
country, with full crops Of assistants.
The survey has been commenced at llarr
sonburg. aud runs west up North river and
crosses North river gap in the Shenandoah
Observation-Disclosures west through HIGHLAND
county passing over the Allegheny mountains
by low gap into Pocahontas county. West
Eirgnia-rhcncc through Webster. l}!nxtpn.
Clay, Jack son and Mason cuun;lc>, West |lr-
ginia to Point Pleasant | cannot undertake.
IN this letter to 10 more than merely glance At
this enterprise but il agreeable 10 you Will
furnish you hereafter with some brlet letters ~
relation to it. 1t will be sufficient AT this time
to say that it is Ie>i gucd to be grand narrow
gauge trunk line from tide water to the Mis-
sis>ippi at St Louis. II will traverse in its
whole length from Washington to st. Louis
one of the finest agricultural region in the t.
s., and as to its mineral Resources, ESPECIALLY
coal aud iron. it is unsurpassed on this cont
nent. embracing the vast iron aud coal fields in
Virginia and West Virginia. and on its west
erD division the great block coal fields Of In
diana, lying midway between the great com
mcrriaI and manufacturing cities Of St. Louis
and Cincinnati This road will penetrate the
great coal fields Of Webster county, West Nlr
GINA, at a distance Of loo miles FROM the Man
;ss;ls railroad at Ilarri>ouburg. and will be-
come paying Institution the moment it reach.
c> there.
By the construction II this road Il splendid
agricultural country will be opened up. This
road is exciting the deepest interest III the sec
tions OF Virginia and West Virginia through
which it is designed TO pass and the prc>den:
Of the company has shown the writer MUS
Der of letters recently received from Intelligent
rcnrlcmcA in Ohio Indiana. l'no, and -.
Louis, expressing the iivrlicst interest in it,
success. Large subscriptions IL the capital
stock of the company by couutlcS. towns and
individuals are being made. aud everything
looks encouraging -f"r. H">hi"yio" star.
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Sun rose .... GA Moon ri>:s.......... :. -
Sun sats...... ). lG
ARRIVED.
Steamship G knight, New York. to Uo"c
4 Johnston.
Steamer Gcorgeanna. Baltimore, t. lIooe IL
Johnston.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, to y
Reed
Brig Marshall Dotch, Washington, ard schr
II l. Potter, Geo -gctown, IL American C"nl 60.
Schr Virginia Hawlcy, Washington, t" q y
Northngtun.
Schr Mary Standish, Washington, TO J L
Agncw.
Steamer Express Baltimore, by Jos Breeders
81 Co.
Schrs Sea- Nymph, JERSEY City, and II l. Pot
ter. Saybrook, by American Coal ca.
Schr Mary St,ndsh, Boston, by J Z hgncw.
MEMORANDA.
Sc;rs Abbic + Campbell and C!rl> W Locke,
hence, ut Providence 10Th.
Schrs Addie Walton and ; b Franklin, hcmc'',
at Boston lGth
Schr Uncas. hence. at New London 10Th.
Schr Charley Wool>ry, for Boston hence IT
New London 10th.
Schr julia y Berkclc. for this port, cleared at
New Haven 10th.
Schr Trott King, for Boston hence, at N'ne-
yard Haven 10th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

Speaking of the benefits resulting FROM As-
rculturol Fairs, the Petersburg Index says,
they bring about revival Of old friendships,
make new acquaintance and give occasion for
all the fun and frolic which should and does
characterize any of our holidays proper These
congregations of people beat down prejudices;
enlarge sympathies, destroy barriers between
class and class, and make Of townsmen and
countrymen better friends and better neighbors.
We hope, yet to see, all this realized by an
Agricultural Fair at Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19
music of the Fort Band.

The Richmond Dispatch says that one great
trouble in this country, in regard to political
matters, is that "the best men, IN all sections,
too often leave the management of party affairs
to persons Of slender character and no Influence
for good, or to persons with lakes to grind,
and the result is that party Of good principles
and good men falls into incompetent hands, or
an election is lost by default, and the ignor-
ant and vicious creep into Office. The sufferers
ly this apathy are the very persons to whom 1t
is chargeable-viz the hard working mechan
les, tradesmen absorbed in business, and the
largest property holders of whatever profession
or trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

The withdrawal of Porter, from the canvass
for Congress in the Petersburg district, leaves
no one in the field but the regularly nominated
Conservative and Radical candidates. We
hope our Conservative friends, against odds,
will make long pull strong pull, aud pull
altogether, for their party and their cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

h. p. Buttons Advertising Agency, at
Lyuchburg, Va, is one of the most reliable ad-
vertising houses in the country Our expert
ence with Mr.. Button has*proyen him man
of enterprise aud integrity, and we are conf
dent that all orders entrusted to his care will
receive careful attention Mr.. 3. is authorized
to receive advertisements for the Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19
mi X RED.

At N"rri,town, Pa, October 18th, 1872, by
Friend ceremony, DANIEL X. uAWN-
HURST, of Alexandria, Va. and MARIA s.,
daughter of Elijah Thomas, of Norrstown.
On the 18th instant by Rev. Father Nc Mally,
LOUIS j. KNIGHT; of Georgetown, To Miss
EMMA VI. UESTY, If this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

The Cologne Gazette says that the death of
Count Joseph Mastai Ferrctti has sent the
Pope into the deepest scclusion, the latter hay
ing severely felt his brothers death, although
there had been something of arrangement
between them on account Of their differences on
political points:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

Peanuts, the first of the season, from Vir-
einia, are coming into market in Philadelphia.
lmportatious of Virginia chestnuts and peanuts
to the Northern cities, may not be thought to
be of much account when compared with
other matters, but it all helps to make trade,
aud bring money. Every little makes a
mick 10 's.F
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1872.

The First Regiment Of Virginia militia, Col.
J. \. Sloan in command, accompanied by the
IIowitzers, of Richmond, are on visit to the
fifth Maryland Regiment Of Baltimore, BY
whom they are being handsomely entertained.
The Gazette says that on reaching Light
street. yesterday, the officers were escorted to
the residence Of Sheriff Kane, where fine
collation. was prepared for them. \ striking
feature of the reception was the presence Of a
number of officers from Fort Mcllenry, whose
generous appreciation that past differences were
at an end, and that Virginia was once more re,
stored to her proper place in the Sisterhood of
States, was rendered more impressive by the
music of the Fort Band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

Col. VIM A 'Jenifer, of Maryland, who,
several years ago, went to Egypt and entered
the service of the Khedive as inspector Of cava-
ry, arrived in New York on Wednesday by the
steamship Cuba, en- route home, having re-
ceivcd furough from the Kbedive for brief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

The quarantine on vessels arriving from some
foreign ports, has been abolished, for the sea-
son. in New Orleans The city has been very
healthy this year. .@-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

COL Morton Marye, of this place is appoint
cd one of the judges on Military companies tc
drill at the Fair in Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

The postofhce at Bethel Academy, Fauquicr
county, is to be supplied regularly from War
rentop from the lst Of November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19
LIST OF LETTERS

Reminding in til" Alexandria, Va, P"-t'fIice.
October ~, lS12.
Persons calling for letters will say they are al.
vrrtiscd and give the date of the lis.
II not called for within thirty days. they will b'
SEM Il, tia. dead letter ullicr in Na>hiiIutuIi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL SOCIETY -The Irish
Catholic Beneficial Union Convention which
has been in session in Philadelphia adjourned
yesterday A motion to strike out the word
Irish from the name of the Association was
advocated by Mr. VIM. Kilgour of this place
and opposed by Revs. McCatfrey and Rooney
and lost BY a vote of 81 to S. After the adop-
ton of the constitution the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year. President,
Judge Dennis Dryer, of Dayton Ohio first
vice. president, Francis MeNerhaney, Of Wash
ugton city; second vice. president, ?. Bapnon,
OF Louisville, Ky; secretary, Martin j. +.
Griffin, Of Philadelphia; treasurer, Rev. James
Henry, Of St. Louis, Mo. Members Of the
Harrisburg, Pa; NJ. Gennon, Of Norfolk, and
S. Buckless, of Btimore. ST. Louis was des.
ignated as the place for holding the next annual
convention. =. -
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cow NEss<H L..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Oct l3.-tl"ur i
uHchungcd. Wheat is very DUH for the lower
grades, while prime and choice samples M" in
request; offerings # IL; bushels W tc and 2:.i "f
rcd with sales nf the former ~ Isl and l!H for
prtn" and choice, and Of tnc latter at lD, IA,
l;.I - and - for fair u good. $50 and Isl for
very good, and lSS s:d Ir Tor choice. Corn is
JUL and lower: prices may b. quoted oil l,2,.;
offerings of MS bushels mixed and - Of yellow,
with sales ut G9. Rye is quiet sales NJ 81, with
offerings of 81 bushels. Oats are steady.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, October l..
Market active We quote So mead OF Cattle,
prices ranging :ro:. 3,S5 81 per l0) ID: gross
. stock Cattle sold at 1881; 100 We're driven
To Baltimore and a market, and ~ head remain
over; 100 Sheep, G5J OF which were sold l"
but" hers at prices ranging from 4sSb per head:
-lG0 for stock from 5tInS4 and 81 left over;
80 Cows and Calves brough: from 2O.Sj0 c;scu,
HOES SO far rs auditors returns for tn" s"v-
crai prominent hog-growing states o: the West
have been obta'ned they reveal large Increase
in the hog crop of 1872 over the crop OF - and
packers who have taken most pains 10 tie IN
formed, f Ell sure that the crop ot hogs suitable
for cutting the coming season will cNccc by %
or ~ per cent the number found SUI table las:
>c.,Son.--[St. Louis Democrat.
LIE HAIRY EST IN KOBE - ne HSrNtSl ~
France Is coins .dercl on the whole very good
that in Eng land no. 80 good; IN Italy decidedly
bad both as to quantity and quality; Russia
makes a fair return, especially III Odce ~, "hcr"
the wheat harvest is looked upon Ms better lhnn
usual Germany also gives tplcra5Iy good Nc
count; in Switzerland, Spain and Belgium. the
harvest, have been very successful, especially
in cereals.
CoAI. SHIPMENTS The shipments Of Cum
berllnd conl from this port during The week end
ing to-day were as follows: By the American
Coal Company, 3l97 tons; by the Hampshire u
Ruliin ore Coal Company, 1886 tons, and by j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

POINT Lookout RAILRoAD.-An order for
an injunction has been granted at Lconardtowu,
ST. Mary s county, Maryland. by Judge Ford,
TO the Washington City and Point Lookout
Railroad Company. and served on the County
Commissioners, eujoining them from resembling
the conditional order passed 10 July relative to
the disposition of the fund provided by the
State for railroad uses in said county. The
counsel for the road set forth in their bill that
the contemplated action of the Commissioners
would irreparably injure the prospects Of the
road. 1t was supposed that the object of the
Commissioners was to rescind their original or
der and ask the Treasurer of the State to sub,
scribe to the stock of the Southern Maryland
Road. The writ of injunction is returable in
December. ---AarlJoro (Ad Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

The agricultural report promises good cot.
ton crop. The average Is not so good as was
supposed in September but il is much better
than that OF last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

A SUBSIDY SPECULATION. Some idea may
be obtained of the extent to which Congress
gives away the peoples land by transaction
in the land market on Saturday, between the
Kansas Pacific railroad and Mr. George Grant,
of London, England. MIR. Grant purchased
from that company tract of land containing
twenty four square miles, upon which he III
tends to build town and found colony
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

CLOSE OF TIE ClIpEpEE FAIR The Fair
Of the Piedmont Agricultural Soci"ty at Gull
pepper c. H., closed Yesterday with tournl
mcnt and coronation bail. III the two mile
race which took place before the close OF the
Fair three horses started. 5urrcs>' laura won
the race. The rider Of Van Eprn was thrown
twice during the race, bur escaped serious in-
jury. In the trottng match. best three in five
to harness. seven started. Riycy'S llumbUlt
Won the race. Burug The second heat two Of
the suikieS cVidvd, and horses. suikies and
riders turned complete Somcr>aut, but es.
capped serious Injury save the smashing Of one
of the sulkics. In test Of equcstrlanShip be-
tween ladies' for fine saddle. three contestants
entered. The judges were unable to decide
which was the best rider. The ladies' re-
qu,stcd that they might be allowed to ride a
hurdle racc 10 iccc the matter, but the
Judges would not permit them. The contest
was nd listed by drawing FIR it. Miss Cooper
Of FauquIcr county, won the Sa-lil.. Among
the premiums awarded was one 10 ". H. Her
rick: Of this city, tor best buggy harness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

PROFITABLE Messrs. N. c. Motley and
R. A. Mcdowell did good business this year.
making fue manufacturing tobacco for which
this section of Virginia and North Carolina is
remarkable With four hands they cultivated,
The The account of sales is before us. The whole
expense they report at $3.50. The farm cult
waited is about five miles from Danville, in the
county of Pittsylvania -DanriNe { Ia) Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

Mr.. FORREST has the most unique dramatic
library in America, and gallery Of personal
photographs, led off by a full-cngth, sun copy
of himself, taken by a Boston artist. The
Dog of Moutargis, which acted with him
when he was poor stroller, is painted from
the real, and when Colonel Scott, the railroad
king called on Forrest, the king of the stage
a few days ago, Forrest pointed to this picture,
and said lie often got more applause than
did, and when he was poisoned at New Or
leans, had him painted after he died He
was one of my best friends for he never COM
planned, was ready to share with me my sorrow,
and always rejoiced over my trlumphs. =
Bali Iuzette -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

S. Y. r. R-The Board of Directors oil this
road held meeting at Philadelphia on the
18th inst, at which Col. ThoS \. Scott was
present. We learn that the Co!oncl informed
those who have been foremost in managing this
enterprise, that they had <ignaly failed, and it
was necessary for him to give his personal at
tention to the work The meeting resulted in
the resignation of some Of the officers of the
company, and COL Scott, according to orr in.
formation, assumes entire control Of the road
The Colonel has been long time finding out
that there had been failure somewhere, but
we suppose lit is better late than never
We also learn that the engineers have orders
to 20 ahead with the work Of location, and
that Col Scott proposes to push the work for
ward Puge CDurtrr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19

GOING HoME.-About twenty-three years
ago Henry Thomas, colored, who then belong
ed to citizen of Calvert county, residing near
Port Republic was sold to Ssuthern planter.
On Saturday last accompanied by his two
young sons, he returned to Prince Frederick,
Calvert county, after having walked all the
way from Alabama since July last. When the
party reached North Carolina their stock of
money had become exhausted, and they were
obliged to stop awhile until by their labor they
could earn enough to pay for provisions until
they could reach Maryland. -lNrlLoro, -M,
Prince Georgian.
, 1872-02-24

Mr.. B. aims too high. He therefore, in our hum
bic opinion misses the mark. What is the Commerce
ami traie ne wants Us to engage in? Does he want
Us, being suoh a great military power, to 'plunder''
brother Thomas across the water q? Don't do that Mr..
b. that fellow is too firmly seated on his rock and too
H1Tr'shinG, although not enjoying all the coveted ire
publican Institutions All our Westindia Brethren
have tried tho siren 9Th of their pate against that rock.
but still Body InOn15 is there watching his harb0r
with an enthroned Editor Interviewing its rocks
Mr.. b. evidently does not aspire 80 high. What
more attention does he, then, or "the intelligent stran-
gers wish us to bestoW on our commerce than what
is already done ? Oar merchants export our sugar,
m0lasses aud rum, the Olly things Jupiter pIuuluS
AMI the non PosSum4S of ar planters VIII allow
us to produce in exchange for which we import bread,
butter and (torm4rIy at least) big crinolines. Mars
was the god Of war, and Mercury, besides his other
occupations. which were as numerous as those of
some of our "matadores,' was the Patron of thieves.
Some time before the food Gf we remember rightly
these two matadores were placed in the "ethereal'
regions at a considerable distance from each other.
There let them rest in peace. A soldiers fate, &C
c%ording to B., IS too gloomy, CHS life is too sour
so it is, but WI shall let him alone to day, tor we have
perceived ona "idea" which would be very ''sweet" to US
IT Itc)nld be- easily got up as Mr.. B. presunes, that is,
IN the words of b." q representation of the I" class
to be regulated by the Regulations. W. suppose
'the classes for all our rurals, master and labour-
er, are equally we'll regulated. The former is,
however, supposed to be represented, but the lat
ter, how shall he be represented! FOO good care
has been taken for the % years he has been
- people" that he should come to represent no.
thing but the results of his going to school to
the advanced age" of 10 years. We quote these
words which have boon used by a pretended friend
of the country labourers when it was proposed
(what think you Mr.. BIZ to extend it to the ago
of ID! If, therefore, we find that I" our good legis-
lators'' are concocting such q soup as B..
supposes, we shall be found by the labourers side un-
till he Gun be re lilly and truly represented, which we
hope will be soon, thanks to an enlightened and liberal
government, that cannot and will not, and must not,
leave him in the dark.
We shall gladly receive any proposal from Mr..
Is. orany other tending to show the practicability of
this representation scheme, and also how our COM
merce might possibly b. benefited. Fair play is our
motto. The sensible labourer representative would be
a good check on certain "planocratic notions ED
, 1872-02-24
To the Editor of the est. CrOIx Avis"

wplE,
Ths three articles which ave been pub
Ilshed in your paper from your able cor
respondent "Caustic," have been highly
appreciated by o very large majority of
thinking men in this Island, and the hope
is pretty generally expressed that "CAustic"
will continue to give US the benefit of his
opinion on certain reforms which are alb
solutely necessary to the future welfare
ofOur little Island. "Caustic" however,
has made a mistake in his End Article,
when in enumerating the benefits heaped
on the labOurer by the employer, he says,
doctors charges must be paid for him by
the estate" This is a sad error, and de-
serves to be corrected, for the fact is, that
while the poor labourer is made to pay for
the medical attendance which he receives,
the choice of the medical man. is the pri-
velege of the employer, whether Owner
or Administrator of the Estate. The Doc.
tor in all cases being looked upon as an
employee of the estates owner or Admin
istrator. Herein lies the great injustice
and iniquity of the arrangement. In fact,
Mr.. Editor, the whole medical business of
the Island should be put on q better foot
ing; the late Governor Birch once brought
in a Bill to remedy this matter, but this
Bill, like many others, was put off "until
further" In the whole Of the Country
, 1872-02-24
5 ., 9 & Ok a V 5.

command and those under command, from those stiff
"on duty and those flimsey son duty" And if one
of those "skilful and experienced commanders under.
take to form and to command the Militia, why, what
fun could then be expected! !?
| remain, Sir.
Yours