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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
Narrow Guage Railroad.

10 the editor Of tie alexandria Gazette:
RoMNEY, w. Va, Sept. l4.-The reality of
Narrow Guage Is ft.) Railroad through our
South Branch Valley, passing down Greeubrlar,
New River, and Blue Stone, making Memphis
as the new departure for the Pacific is, of
course, presenting to us new points Of specula-
ton and enquiry.
From this place a very practicable route leads
to Broadway station, NJ G. r. r., by way Of
Grassy Lick Run, Lost River, and Brooch 5
Gap and affords Pittsburg and the northwest
direct connection with Richmond, Norfolk, and
the northern Atlantic coast.
That the true route of the railroad from
Alexandria to our Allegheny coal fields was
embodied in the former charter of the Aexan-
dria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Co.
has never been doubted by me. You will bear
me testimony that the first communication pro-
posing it was made to your press years ago by
me, and my present impression is that the com
binations now forming for extensions aud con-
nections in this State, address unanswerable
argumeu, to the capital and enterprise of Alex-
andria and Washington to construct the old
A.. L. & II. r. r.
To intercept the B. & 0. R. R. at Winches-
ter, Romney, and Intervening points is no trif
ling interest to Alexandria, while our coal trade
to you as shipping point is of lasting import
ancc. ANDREW w. kERCHEvAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The acceptance Of the nomination of Mr..
Greeley for Presidents northern mana life
long opponent OF slavery-by the Conservatives
in the South, should satisfy the northern PEG
pie that the southern people are DESTROYS of re-
storing peace and amnesty in all portions of the
country. The North should meet the South
more than half way in this matter. Now is the
opportunity for efecting complete political re-
cnnciliation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

Iu reply to a note addressed to Mr. Greeley
by number of colored men on the subject OF
"cqual rights" Mr.. G. says:
Should | be chosen President should, of
course, take solemn oath to respect and obey
the Constitution of the United States. That
noble instrument recognizes no distinction be-
tween citizens of the United States based on
color, and | should be governed thereby: |
should not especially favor one race or another,
but should use all the power Of my Office to
uphold and enforce the equal rights of all citl-
zens, whether white or black. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

There is a very deceptive counterfeit So Unl-
ted States currency note ahoat 1t is very like
the original, and can only be detected by COM
pairing the words limited States. ln the
good note they are delicatcly shaded and clear.
ly defined, and in the bad one heavily shaded
and rather crowded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

We mentioned the other day, the plan for
erecting monument to the memory Of Capt
J. @. Mari, Of Fauquier county, who was
killed at the commencement Of the late war;
We never see the name of this gallant and ex-
cellent young man, that we do not regret his
death He was of great promise, and had he
lived, we doubt not, he would have attained to
high honors. He was modest and retiring-but
sound mind and judgment, and had all the
requisites for success and distinction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The last numbers of the British Reviews and
periodicals, rcpublished by Leonard Scott & Co.,
New York, contain many able and instructive
articles on most interesting topics of the day.
These republications deserve to be we'll patron
lied. Indeed, to be thoroughly posted on the
various political, scientific, and literary subjects,
which, at this time, attract attention in Europe,
it is almost necessary to read the British Re-
views
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

EIGHT CHILDREN AT a BIRTH.-On the first
of August. Mrs. Timothy Bradee, Of TRANQUIL
county, Ohio, gave birth TO eight children
three boys and five girls. They are all living
and healthy, but quite small. Mr.. Bradlee was
married about six years ago to Eunice Mowery,
who weighed two hundred and seventy. three
pounds on the day Of her marriage. She has
given birth to TWO pairs of twins, a I'd now eight
more, making twelve children in six years. Mrs.
Bradlee was tripIe1, her mother and farther
both being twins, and her grandmother the mo-
Their of five pairs of twius = Cincinnati Lancet
and Observer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

It is said that Marshal Bazaine, who has
been under arrest for some time on the charge
of delivering the better half of the French I'M
pcral army into the hands of the Prussians at
Metz, will be condemned to death, as the evil
deuce before the court-martial, before which he
is being tried, is daily becoming more and more
ovnrWhelminp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

Tennessee papers make bitter complaints
against the depredations committed by dogs
For want of protective laws the State is losing
millions of dollars every year. The same thing
may be said of Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

1t should be remembered by every voter in
the State, that every vote thrown away upon
the ticket proposed by the Louisville Conven-
tion-the nominees themselves not accepting
the positions in which they have been placed
will be contributing to the election OF Grant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The question of the disputed boundary be-
tween Maryland and Virginia involves about
twenty-f five square miles Of land, and valuable
fisheries in Chesapeake bay, near Crlshed'
Somerset county, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

On Saturday last about four hundred Sioux
and Cheyennes attacked a rancho seventy miles
north of Trinidad, Colorado, and murdered the
family of the proprietor, who ESCAPED to Fort
Lyon. Troops were started Immediately in pur-
suit of the savages. On the same day another
large band attacked the stock rancho Of Jones
Bros, and at last accounts had surrounded the
party in charge Of the herds The latter were
fighting as best they could. Troops have gone
to their relief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

\ new postotiice has been established at
Providence Campbell county, Va, on the route
from Pittsylvauia Court House to Lynchburg,
with 3. w. Bocock as postmaster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The Harrisonburg Enterprise says that tit is
remarkable fact that Lexington Prcsbytery
never meets in Harrisonburg without bring
ing with it a fine rain" If this is so, it would
be we'll to induce the Presbytery to hold a
session, in times of drought, every year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

Blondin is still deghtiug the Englishmen
with his astonishing but foolhardy feats. The
other day, at Sydeuham, he walked rope 500
feet long, and so feet from the ground, clad in
heavy armor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The New York Sun dominates \. Il. Stewart
for Mayor of New York, aud says it neither
knows now cares to what political party he be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The New York Times thinks the leading rail
ways can we'll afford to reduce their fares, and
yet make handsome dividends for their stock
holders. The interest of the companies, as
we'll as the public, the Times says, would be
promoted, not prejudiced thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The Democratic Conservative Convention OF
the first Congressional district Of Maryland, has
been reconvened to meet at Princess Ann, on
Thursday week, the Goth inst, to nominate a
candidate for Congress, in place of Judge Car
michael, who declined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
rDisT or iLEI-s.EDRI-s, SEPT. ~.
Sun rose. ........... 5.44 Moon rises.".... IT,
Sun sets............. G.tEi

ARRIVED.
Steamer Indy of the Lake, Norfolk, to
Reed.
Schr Wave of Wye, Havrc-de-Gracc, to w
Smoot.
Schrs I4enurd Charlotte jameson and
Wake, to American Coal Go.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia Baltimore, by b Wheat.
Schrs Lookout Jersey City; a l. Butler, AL
lyn's Point, and WIN Il Drury. Boston, By
American Coal Go.
Schr Charley Woolscy, Boston, by } Ag-
new.
MEMORANDA.
ScLr Clara Smith, for this port, sailed from
Windsor, n s., 9Th.
Schr Serene hence at Richmond 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The Washington Republican says that MrJ
G. Carlisle, formerly Senator from West 'lr'
ginia, is "to take the stump in favor OF Grant.
We had heard, only a few days ago. that ne was
indifferent as to Grant or Greeley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
m HON PSON s. SM | T Ii
Dealers in
0 Y s T Z K S

rIIHOM SON s. S NJ | T Ii,
Dealers in
YSTERS,
No. II Prince ST., opposite the GazelIe ONCE
Alexandria, Va.
FRESH OYSTERS received daily. Orders
from city and Country filled ut the shortest no
tice, and satisfaction guaranteed. sep ll-lm
DURE GROUND and WHOLESpiCE = for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

"Sha it be Caesar or Cuclunatus-Grant or
Greeley :" was the way in which Gen. Shorter,
of Alabama, put the Presidential question IN
his speech at great peace barbecue last We'd
nnsJ,v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

An English gentleman suggests that Living
stone be provided with balloon with which TO
6ud the source of the Nile. But the man who
goes out with the balluon-with what are you
going to provide him to find Livingstone with?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

REMAKKs.-The market for Wheat is without
material change since yesterdays report; offer
ings of 40 bushels white and OF of rcd, with
sales Of the former ut q for prime, and OF the
latter at 100 10, l73, 49, III and l13tor medium
to prime, and 1870 for strictly prime. Corn Is IN
bet er enquiry; offerings of 1870 bushels white,
IS of mixed and 81 of yellow, with sales of white
a, Y mixed at II, and yellow at ~. Offerings
of 80 bushels Oats no sales reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
DIEU.

This morning. at :! O clock, Mrs. MARY ID.
HOOE, re,ict of tue late Daniel +. Hoe
Gs- The friends of the family are invited to Al
tend her funeral, tomorrow afternoon, at four
O'Clock, from her late residence, l23 Cameron
street.
On the 18th instant at Anandale, Fairfax CO.,
Mrs. JANE CkuX, aged II years, formerly Of
Washington, and relict of the late 1hoa. CrlI.
In Warrcnton, Va, on Monday, Sept lG:! ,
ANNA MARIA FIrZHUGu, daughter oI
Cen Fitzhugh and Ellen b. Lee, aged three
months:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

We have received the September number of
the American Farmers Advocate, published
at Jackson, Tenn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

Won MoLTKE's Book The first install ment
has lust been published in Berlin of an account
of the Franco German war by the historical di-
vision of the German Chief Staff, and is pre-
sumed to contain the views of Count Moltke
and the other most distinguished chiefs Of the,
German army. In regard to the connection of
Louis Napoleon with the origination Of the war,
is says that NAPOLEON III, appears to have
played in the whole affair passlve-one might
almost say wtless-part. 1t sets down the
number of men whom France could bring Into
the field at the beginning of the war as 1876, 900
hut that its reserve army was all in confusion.
On the other hand the field army of Germany
amounted to 4G2 800 lueu; the reserve 10 29I 800
meu. The whole plan Of German operations
seems to have been marked out aud all the pre-
paratious made before the war began When
King William received the declaration OF war
all he had to do was to express approval OF
Count Molke' plan, and at once Count Moltkcs
proceeded to put his plan into execution
Baltimore Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

A little colored girl had her neck broken on
Monday in Petersburg, by the falling of cub
board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

LOYAL CLAIMANTS Among the list Of
claimants for damages sustained by or articles
furnished the U. S. forces during the late var.
are the following from Stafford county
Salie Ball, Thomas NJ Bryao, Richu d H Bry-
an, james Byram Margaret Carter, Susan A
Davis Sarah DickersOn, James VI Embscy, Jos
B Ficklen, Gustavus Fritter, Elenor Gollahorn,
William A Garner, John Garrison, James b
Grayson Thomas Grifis. Peter d Hedgeman,
Edward 6 Henderson, John w Jones, William
A Jones Mary Knoxville Thomas Lowry, John
Lowry, james L Lowry, George w Luckett,
William J Masters. John Brakeman Morgan
Albert Mussellnsn, George Nash, John ( Nash,
Payne John Peden, John NJ Rains, Gu>tavu,
Reid, Ransom Riley, Ruth Robinson, Barcelinc
Robinson, John Schooler, Fannie 5 Scott. Mary
A Scott Richard NJ Shelton, Rodney j shelton,
John II Skinkcr Barnett Stewart, Geo T Stone
Charles H Warren, James w Watson.
TEXAS papers say that the reports from the
crops in all parts of Texas are really glorious
The corn crop is unparalleled The cotton is
magnificent everywhere the worm having done
no damage as yet and it will so N be too late :4
than can be gathered Every other crop is
barley, wheat, hay, fodder, pecans and the.
mast which fattens hogs without corn is abso
utely immcnse.
4 SIMPLE. YET CURIOUS THING.-Auy one
may wet thread with salt water and suspend
button from Il ceiling, and then burn the
string to ashes, and yet the button vii. still
hang. This is a strange thing to look at, yet
it is easily seen that it is brought about on the
globule principle. And as in this case, so it is
throughout the whole domain Of natural and
celestial philosophy, or, in other words and
which only means the same thing amt
celestial magic.
NEWSPAPER SpoNGERs. There are many
people in the world who make ii business 10
enjoy the reading of newspapers without any
expense to themselves They are not confined
in their ranks as we'll as the owly Men of
means have been known to hang around
store, whose proprietor is liberal enough 10
take the paper, for hours, for the mere purpose
Of reading it and getting the news without III
costing them anything.
THE LINDELL HorEl ST. Louis, is it seems
to be rebuilt. arrangements having been mad:
to begin work Immediately The new struc-
ture is to be of nearly the same dimensions as
the old one. 1t will front 1872 feet on Washing
ton street and 226 feet on Sixth; VI i'll be SIX
stories high and measure lO2 feet FROM the
ground to the top Of the cornice. The material
is to be ST. GeDevieve sandstone.
IN ST. LOUIS, couple of days ago, young,
lawyer aud Miss Campbell, who was >appuscG
to be dying, were married, the bride bepIg, a.
it was thought, at the point of death. love.
it appears, was more powerful than physlc; the
bride rapidly recovered and is now receiving
the congratulations Of her friends.
The Princess Beatrice, the fifth and on!
unmarried daughter of Queen Victoria, now in
her sixteenth year, is reported to be betrothcd
to the Marquis of Stafford, who is in his TWEEN:
ty.Second
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
.n7KR{ED.

At the residence of the brides father, on the
18th instant, by Rev. K. I, Brown, RICHARD
Esq, formerly Of Plymouth Eng,
and FANNIE g., eldest daughter of Col. Ed
ward Berkeley, all of Prince William CO., Va"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

General Sherman has arrived in Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
Sal, 4S2, 7O3 So

Under Buchanan's administration, the ex-
pcnse was about $4,000, 900, including inter
est on debt. The interest on the debt Is not
included 10 the above
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT Gen. kemper,
in his address 10 Lynchburg on Saturday night,
made the following exhibit of the expenses OF
the government, drawn from official data for
tho GsnaI year ending June 3 lSl3:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

LYNcnBURG AND DANvIILE R. R.-Cul.
Berkeley Ward, Engineer on the Danville Dl-
vision, informs us that the work of grading will
be completed from Danvlle to Sycamore, SOME
30 miles by 18th December. We shall soon
hear the whistle of the locomotive over the
bands of iron connecting LynchLurg and Dan
vile, and atfordiug to our people facilities they
have long and urgently needed.-Chitham
Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

STAINS. If you have been picking or hand
ling any acid fruit and have stained your hands,
wash them in clear water, wipe them lightly
and while they are yet moist strike match and
shut your hands around it so as to catch the
smoke, aud the stain will disappear. If you
have stained your gigham or N uslin dress, or
white pants, with berries, before, wettiug the
cloth with anything else, pour boiling water
through the stains and they will disappear. Be-
fore fruit juice dries it can often be removed by
cold water, using sponge or towel, if neces-
sary. Rubbing the fingers with the inside OF
the pairing of apples, will remove most of the
status caused by preparing ink, also if it be
washed out or sopped up from the carpet with
cold water when it is spilled, can be almost en-
tirely removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

IN ST. Louis, couple of days ago, Il ypuns:
lawyer and Miss Campbell, who was >appo>cd
to be dying, were married, the bride belng, a.
it was thought, at the point of death. love.
it appears, was more powerful thaa physc; the
bride rapidly recovered and is now receiving
the CONGRATULATIONS of her friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

The Princess Beatrice, the fifth and only
unmarried daughter Of Queen Victoria, now in
her sixteenth year, is reported to be betrohcd
to the Marquis of Stafford, who is in his TWEEN
ty-SecOnd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

DEATH OF THE PROTECTOR OF TIE PACIFIC
RAILROAD Mr. Asa Whitney, one Of the
first projectors of the Pacific railroad, ifnot the
original agitator of that great enterprise, died
this moruiug at his residence on Whitney
avenue, Hopcton, near the Soldiers Home, of
typhoid fever, after an illness of several weeks.
The deceased has resided in the District OF
Columbia for twenty years past, coming here
in the year 1852, from New York city, where
he had been engaged in the mercantile bust
ness. As early as lS45, Mr. Whitney began
agitating the project of railroad across the
continent. He petitioned Congress, visited
State Legislatures, and explained his enterprise,
and finally visited Europe for the purpose Of
enIisting capitalists in his scheme Through
his Influence, it is stated, Great Britain agreed
to give the right of way for such a railroad
through her dominions 10 America, provided
the United States refused to iudorse the pro-
ject Mr.. Whitney, however, was never con
nected with the present Pacific railroad which
he regarded as Republican war measure, and
bling a Democrat of Southern proclivites re-
fused to have anything to do with it. While
in Washington, about forty years ago, agitat-
ing his iavoritc project, he became acquainted
with South Carolina lady, who was tempo
rarily residing here, aud soon after married her
and bought the estate which he owned at the
tune OF his death. He leaves a wife, but o
children, to mourn his loss. The deceased was
about IS years Of age Washington Stur
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-11-30

The Remington steam propelled
street CIR recently used with success on
the Blocker street road. in New York
is o. the usual form. The boiler located
on the front, is tgepty-six inches in
diameter, and faur snd one half 'eet in
eight, and is so CONSTRUCTED as 10 con-
sumo al the smoke which is p-oiuced
after the fire is once kindled. 1t is
j,cketed, felted, aud covered with Rus
STA shee, iron, and outside OF all is a
covering Of ash lined with tin, 90 that
the heat OF the boiler does no: affect the
car. Tnere are two cylinders of twelve
inch stroke, one five inches in diameter
and the other eight inches. The engine
is one Of five-horse power, which, in 40
emergency, can be increased to twenty
horse power for, short time. The
owners Of the Remington car claim that
their running expense is but so per
day, using on an sverase 800 pounds Of
coal, while Sic is 8 'sr average Tor a
Car with horses. The matter OF expense
l. of moment to the public, as it re-
iuforces their claim Tor lower fare.
With reduction OF six dollars per day
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-11-30

IT appears from our Charleston letter
that bill has heen introduced in the
Senate to relieve Governor JACOB OF the
necessity OF deciding rs TO who ere
elected members OF Congress from this
S ate. This is, in some rtspec .. TO be
regretted. because it en< Cover, or
JACOB to maintain his a NE position
ION the 'ence" and cuts the knot tie ha-
shown himself go unwilling 20 unite
The Governor should have .ome opin
ion in the case and should have been
required to SHOW hrs hand" l.,
however, His Excellency thinks
that the returns OF the Congressior a.
election on the 9th OF O.toher are S.
meagre as to leave him in doubt ~ TO
, who was elected on tn 1t DAY it may he
we'll to extend the limit for the recep
ton OF those re,urns until every pre-
sinct 10 the State has been heard from
Up this way. there is no doubt what
ever concerning the result OF the elts-
ton on the Oath OF October, though We
can readily understand how the Gov
eruor may be 10. doubt upon the sub
Ject and may desire further time in
which to make I'D hls mind.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-11-30
The Coo. Room Of the Body.

The food that has been cooked In the
kltohen musI he recooked n the 81 mach
bafo e II can lie app'isd 10 the nourishTnent
oil the body means or facilitating his
second cooking, In cases where the proce~S
Is slowly ana imprriectly performed, Hos
tftter's stomach Bit'erS q inva nabla. II
promotes the genera ion OF hest In the liv-
lng lao, rspUryfin which the crude materials
for bui idi e ~ and recruiting the human
franz are turuei inro convertible aliment
Hut this is UOt all. itacUs beueficis y upon
the celulaf membrane which secrr'eS the
CAST ic 'uice. upon the liNer, which pro-
duce, that nat UTal iayatlvs, the die, upon
the vessels which r. ceiye the digee ed food
and upon e absorb mis- which connect the
dige tive organs with tue channets OF CIR
Citation. IL any portion Of tDis complex
nj acDine V Is out of oIGie~ the Bitter VIII
set IL nigh, thus promoting vigorous di2eS-
ton. healthy secretion. and he ~ ouuctloo
of pure, rich, DEMONSTRATING blood.