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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

Official returns from seventy-seveu counties
of Indiana, and semi-oficial returns from the
remaining eighteen counties, give Hendricks,
(Democrat) for Governor, majority OF S94
Sexton the Radical candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, has majority Of 1913. All the
other Radical Candidates on the State ticket
and the Radical candidates for Congress-
men at large are elected by majorities ranging
from ,lC3 for Secretary of State to 500 for
Auditor The Legislature will stand 81 Radi-
Gals to &c Democrats in the House, and 81
Radicals to 23 Democrats in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

4 SENSIBLE SECOND THoUGHT. The Coun-
tess Dash, whose death has been recently an
nounced, had 'been through a good deal, y
and at times found herself in very sorry crcum.
stances. On one occasion the gathering clouds
seemed so gloomy, and the friends so few, that
the poor lady's heart completely failed her,
and she determined to put an end to career
so replete with misfortune. Having heard
that persons throwing themselves off bridge
were liable to be picked up again if an expert
swimmer happened to be at hand, and having
no desire to be thus ished up, she resolved to
20 down to the very brink of the Seine, at a
point where the river deepencd gradually. and
there drown herself comfortably, unmoested
by any benevolent attentions. Accordingly
Que dark night she started with this dcplora,,
BILE intent. She reached the water 1t oked
dark and icy, aud she shuddered, but tucklng
up her pctticoats she stepped into it and ad-
vanced a few steps, when all Of sudden a
sharp sense of the indecorousness of her Sltua-
ton came to her rescue she burst out laugh
ing, felt convinced that only fools or lunatics
committed suicide, and regained terra frma
The above is communicated to the Ben Public
by writer who says that it was told him by
the Countess herself soou after the event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
COM Els(a.AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Oct. l5.-The market
for Wheat is quiet and steady offerings Of Is
bushels white and GA of red, with sales of the
former at 10 for good, and of the latter ut l55
for fair, 10 for good, Isl for prime, and lS5 for
choice Corn is unchanged; offerings of 2Ol
bushels white, G44 of mixed and - of yellow,
with sales Of white at -, mixed at So and 70, and
yellow ut II. Ne offerings Of Rye or Oats on
; Change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

In reference to the sale of liquor in New
York on Sundays, the Star of that city, says
"Nominay our saloons are closed, but in re-
ality they are open and free to all. The man
who cant fnd ten cents for loaf of bread, has
no trouble in getting rum. How it's done is a
mystery; that it is doue is a fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

Valentine, the sculptor, has just completed
his bust Of DR.. John Dove, Grand Secretary
of the Grand Lodge Of Masons of Virginia.
which is to be presented to Dove Lodge on the
occasion of the visit OF St. Johns Commando
ry Knights Templar, Of Delaware, to Rich
mODd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The telegraph has already Informed US of a
novel step toward reform in New York politics,
namely. the proposition of Messrs. Charles
O'Conor, James Ematt, Wheeler H. Peckham
aud Joseph H. Choate, all gentlemen differing
in politics, but in full accord SO far as the de-
STABILITY of selecting only good men for Office
is concerned, to act as sort Of advisory board
in regard to nominations for the Assembly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The National Board of Trade, composed of
representatives from the leading commercial
Associations in the principal cities of the us,
will hold its fifth annual meeting in New York
to-day This body is made up Of practical mer-
chants who meet for the purpose of stating
and comparing the results of practical expert
ence A resolution adopted by them with any
degree of unanimity touching any commercial
matter ought to have great weight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

A postal treaty, SO long matter OF lrultleSs
negotiation, has at last been concluded between
this country and Frauce. 1t fixes the letter
postage at eight cts. for ore third OF an ounce
and newspaper postage at three cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The New York Post ys:-''We do not re
member, and We doubt if their has ever yet
been, a Presidential election that was positive.
ly decided before it took place. This is not
ALWAYS remembered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The New York Star says that 20 Conor ism t
half the man he once was nor quarter the
man he imagincs HIMSELF which latter re-
mark might be made with truth OF nine tenths
OF the great" and small men too, Of this
country and elsewhere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

An American Committee of Reviscrs Of the
English Scriptures, in cooperative union with
the British Committee Of Revision, was or
ganzed lately in New York, by the election of
permanent officers, and has actually begun its
responsible work. The leading denominations
and literary institutions of the country were
represented in the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

Thomas w. Hall, ST., very old, and once
prominent and influential citizen of Baltimore,
died in that city yesterday. Mr.. Hall was
born in Culpepcr county, Virginia, July !,
1898. He went to Baltimore shortly after the
war of 1912, and soon became a prominent dry
goods merchant, as member of the firm of
Hall g. Gibson. For the past twenty years he
was member of the Baltimore Stock Board,
and at the time of his death the senior mem
Der of that board He was one of the orlglna-
tors Of the Merchants Bank, for many years
director, and, during the absence In Europe OF
the late S. Owings Hoffman, esq, temporary
president of that institution. He was for
number of years director of the Maryland
penitcntiary He was prominent member Of
the Masonic Order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The Greeley and the Grant Congressional
Committees in Washington, are preparing to
"cose ont" dispose Of their surplus docu-
ments, and retire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
The Richmond Enquirer, commenting upon
TUESDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1872.

The Richmond Enquirer, commenting upon
the present political condition Of affairs ID
Virginia, says There is no doubt bu we
have large majority against Grant, and that
if our people can be brought to the polls, we
shall carry the State by larger vote than Gov.
Walker received but right there lies the diff
Guilty. viii they come out, or rather can we
induce them to come out? Will not what Is
called the apparent hopelcssness Of the Presl-
dental campaign render them indifferent, sui
len and apathetic, and keep them from the
polls, so that the election will go by default?
These are the questions We must fri speedy
answers for. Distastefu as it is, and disagree.
able as it may be to US to make the confession,
vet it is better that we should admit the weak
points in our canvass now, that they may be
strengthened than 90 on dcceiving ourselves
until it is too late We must at once impress
upon our people everywhere the great truth
that though the Presidential contest may be
lost, we have still the most important point in
the contest to secure We have our Congress.
men to elect; and to do this, every man We
can muster must be brought to the polls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The pastoral relations between Rev. +. NJ.
Woods and the HARDWOOD, (Staford) Presby-
terian Church have been dissolved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

1t is said that Forney is now to be more
violent Grant man than ever he was bcfore-in
order to make up for recent dciuqucncies He
must have an offset!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

We have received from the publishers,
Messrs. Sheldon & Co. New York, the No
vember number of the Galaxy, many Of the
articles 10 which are particularly interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

The funeral Of Mr.. Seward took place yes
terday at Auburn, n Y, and though the
weather was diSagrceablc, was very largely
attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

| have just received large additions to my
stock, and think it cannot be surpassed in quaIl-
ty or price.
l mention III part
JAVA COFFEE, The best imlnrti.
MOCHA and RIO.
OLIVE OIL, none better.
NEW CROP RICE.
BATH BRICK and POWDERED
SPICES, ground and whole
DAT NEAL
SardncS, Grt= and lIominy.
Cranhcrries, Olives and Capcrs.
White Pepper French Pickle>
4 large supply Of Mason's t,,Iirs AMI CRACK.
crs
Canned Mushroom, Asparagu", Peaches,
Peas, Corn, Pncapplcs, Pears, Tomatoes, 60.
All kinds OF TEAS ar.: prices. The higher
the price the better the Tea. All Ask Is n triad.
SAUCES-W worcestershire, Yorkshire, MUSh..
room and Tomato Catsup.
SpAuldngS Glue
AYRSHIRE Condensed Milk.
Golden Syrup.
Salad Dressing.
Lemon Sugar.
Twin Brothers Yeast, &c.
Mr.. Snowden says | must not spin this out
any longer, a. the display is SO tempting there
will be too great run, and thinks / had better
advertise the remainder some other time; but |
think if my friends would call and see what |
have II would save me the trouble of writing an
other advertisement. and the expense also
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

Di."SrEcGAL NorIcE-GESTs' EXTRA FINE
Doors AND SuoE>.-We have just received
fresh supply Of Gents Extra Fine hand Scwcd
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, Of every description,
which we unhcstatingly recommend to be the
very b.st on sale in the city
w. b. WApDEY,
oct3 "A King street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
The New Archbishop OF Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Oct l4.-Thc Archbishop Of
New York and all the bishops attending the
ceremonies of the installation OF Archbishop
Baylcy were in conference yesterday for several
hours. 1t is understood that Provincial
Council will be convened early in the admins,
tration Of the new Archbishop. The interest
of the coored people and the subject OF secular
education will be prominent topics of consid-
Grafton. At a banquet given to Archbishop
Bayey, that dignitary in his remarks. said he
never did believe in opposing the liberty of
conscience and was au earnest advocate of its
fullest exercise He believed he was appoint
ed to his present trust because he was known
to be opposed to the materialistic spirit OF the
age and an enemy Of intemperauce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

g..7" LADIES MISSES AND CHILDREN's Doors
ANn SHOES We are this dny receiving full
line of Ladies, Misses and ChilGren's Boots and
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use, embrace
ing all of the styles now in use, which We conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock in th"
city. We solicit purchasers to call and cXrm-
inc for themselves Ms they will be sold Mt iow
prices. oct . W ABBEY :, n hihg II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

PERFECTLY FITTING SH1RTs.-Onc Of the
largest retail stocks in the country to select
from. For gentlemen. youth and boys.
GEORGE G.. HESSISG,
No 40 7Lh street, n. W.,
oct ll-colw Washington, u. (.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

WINANs' STEAMER That odd looking Struc-
ture, OF the shape of a cylinder running to Il
point at each end, bscctcd by high paddle
wheel and surmountcd by a funnel and pilot
house now moorcd at Wiuaus' wharf. is tolcr-
ably familiar TO all BatimoreanS as ''Wiuans'
cigar ship But even those who knew that it
once. years ago, cut through the waters, never
had any faith in the success OF the design for a
new style OF steamers, and it was generally sup
posed that the McSSrs Winan< had abandoned
the idea Of building vessels upon such model.
They seem, however. to have faith in their in
vcntion. as they applied at Washington for an
extension OF their pateot, and it was granted
on Saturday. They have built two cigar
ships in England and one in Russia. besides
that here, the whole costing over $1,000. 500,
which at present is entirely suukcn. -B'1ti-
nlOrc -InlcricuN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, P"stotiicc
October II, 1872.
Persons calling for letters will say they arc adj
vcrtised and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

TIE CHINESE SuoEMAKERs The Spring
field Mass Union says THE bold expert
mcnt Of G +. Samson, heavy shoe manuac-
turcr Of North Adams, in the Importation and
employment of Chinese aborcrS inaugurated
some twenty months ago, has proved to be Il
complete success OF the original fifty labor
crS first set to work torty-eighr still remain, and
are in all respects frSt-cass work mcu. industri
uu>, faithful and reliable. During the time
they have been employed they have 50 fully
mastered the difficulties Of their work as to be
able at the present time to produce larger re-
suits every week than the same number Of
white hands were accustomed to do two years
aga. They work Stcady ask for no holidays,
anil save their earnings tn u misery d'grc".
M objection has been brought against them as
being licrntnuS or Incorporate. In 4 VOID.
their outward conduct and industry have been
beyond r"proach. Mr.. Samson success with
his celestial help is likely to encourage others to
make Il similar experiment when in similar
need
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
I. Schwartz a. Co..

At the
SAREPTA CLOTIIlN & IL \ IL,
50 King street.
Are now exhibiting, withoutcxccption the finest
and hest selected stock Of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
ever before brought to this city. Their superior
garments arc warranted equal III every RESPECT
to those made by the best Of merchant ta"rs,
aud ARE sold cheap Call and convince yourself
SAREpTA CLOTHING HAIL.
SEP u 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
CONSUMPTION OF WHIsKEY.-The New Or

CONSUMPTION OF WHsKEY.-The New Or
leans Picayune says:
We know oftour parishes in this State with a
population of abOu: 70, 900 Of all ages colors and
sexes in which 1000 barrels of whiSkey are re-
quired to meet the yearly demand. 1t has been
estimated, upon fair basis of calculation that
the consumers in these four parishes pay half a
million dollars yearly for liquor and strong drinks
about three times the amount of their State
and parish taxes. The coored population all
over the State, not only the men, but the wo-
men, drink enormous quantities of whiskey.
Most of the stores in all of the villages and
country parishes take out licenses to sell whiskey.
The city of New Olearns, with population
equal to one-third of the inhabitants of the State
consumes an almost fabulous quantity ofwhiskey
and other strong drinks, for which they
usually pay fifteen cents glass aud great guam
titles of lager beer and milder beverages, for
which they pay from ten down 70 five cents Il
glass
The gross sales of the cotton and sugar crops
of the State since the war usually do not amount
to over S30,000,000 yearly. The drinks ;
of the people of the State, and the liquor bills
amount to more than $30,000,0OO yearly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
LEWIS H00FF, Jr.,
- EW NC VI A & II | y b ) .
NO. % KING STREET.
oct l5-2w

- u w ~ VI VI ~ " IL ~ ~ -
We have on hand good assortment Of the
celebrated GROVER i BAKER SEWING
MACHINES, with all the late improvements.
Our sales of tho above have been very large,
and the machines give general tlsinctIon.
We have also on hand the HOW SEWING
MACHINE. This machine makes the shuttle
stitch, and is preferred Dy some on that account.
1t hns several advantages over others making
the same kind Of stitch.
We will be pleased to exhibit the machines To
parties interested. Sold on the most liberia!
terms
oct Is +. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

CANADA We think our northern ncighborS
slow. SO they are, if we contrast their history
with ours for the past century. Still the sta
has received by immigration an addition
of more than forty per cent to her popu-
!ation, and during the last thirty-lhrce
years more than twice doubled her uum-
Der of Inhabitants, counting now two and
a half millions, against halt million third OF
Il century ago. AS our population exceeds
that OF the Canadian Dominion by more than
tenfold it is natuaral for US to look upon her
growth as insignificant Yet since the break
ing out of our late war she has gained at L
more rapid proportlonatc rate than Nc have,
our increment Of population having been thirty
FIVE per cent As Canada has three hundred
and fifty thousand square miles OF territory, be
ing equal in extent to Great Britain, France
and Prussia, or six tunes the size OF Eng land
and Wales, she has as yet only ten persons Tor
each six hundred and forty acres OF laud.
Consequently she has abundance Of room for
all who may come to find homes upon her fer
tile soil or to win fortune from the abundant
facilities she offers for profitable commercial or
industrial enterprise Should she continue to
grow at her present rate till the end of this
century she will then have population Of
twenty Millions or about half our present nun
ber Though events do not move with rush
so rapid beyond our northern frontier as on
this side of it, Canada has vast enterprises
which mark her population as embracing the
same elements of thrift which are SO rapidly
developing our own greatness. Her great rivers
and excellent harbors, her canals and railways,
when completed, will offer to the products Of
her fields forests and mines easy means OF eS-
port, while her rapidly growing and prosperous
population will furnish abundant consumers for
the fabrics with which Europe balances the
traffic 1t cannot be doubted that for British
subjects who wish to escape the overcrowding
and excessive competition in all industrial and
commercial pursuits "at home, " aud who hest
tate about trying our experiment Of lfgoyern-
meDt, Canada offers abundant hope for au im-
proved condition, and it is fair to believe that
for several decades she will receive constant
and liberal flow OF immigration, and that the
two English speaking nations must control the
destnies of North America. T. HcrulG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

NOTICE TO STUChIIULDEKS.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders "i
the ALEXANDRIA, FREDERICkSBCRH
RAILWAY COMPANY will be held ut the
off ce of tho Company, in Alexandria, Va, on
TUESDAY, November 18th, 1872, at ten o'clk.
g. m The election Ola President and Board Of
Directors will be held on the same day and Ut
the same place. ALBERT HEWSON,
oct l5-wtd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

THE OccoQUAN RACES. The race at Deco
quau between Dolly Warden and Broom
scIgc, the former owned by Mczycr. and the
latter BY VIM Seecman came off On Saturday
last The race was for purse Of 500, and
the distance COO yards carrying 50 pounds
each The start was an even one and it was
So"n seen that Dolly Warden would win the
day, which she did easily beating the horse 50
iect The track was at Woodbridge Station
about two miles from Occoqnan After the
race between Dolly Warden aud BroomScdge
another vas made between Sorre horse, Timber
Jim formerly owned by II B. Earncs, now
owned by George Myers, and bay mare own
cd by Simpson Davis. for a parse Of $50: dis
tame" Con- yards. This race was Won by Linn
Der Jim beating his competitor 30 feet. There
were two or three other races. The day was
fine and a large number OF spectators were pre-
SEMI - HyuiSvlS Gu-rttc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

sr!iL " INC uca'i Ictl'l
Becker, Mrs Sallie
Banks, Miss Maria
Bell, Miss Lizzie
Barkt, Miss Catharlnc
Conner, Mrs J +
Cheney, Miss Emma
Crump, Miss Ada
Cinper, Mr. Henr
Eddens, Miss Jennie
Fairfax. Mrs Edith
Forkner, athan
Gardner, Mrs H K
tiarvey, Michael
Grimes, Miss Mary
Gaskins, Thos
Hancock, q A
Hayden, Mrs Lizzie
johnson, Miss Jennie
Lightner, Rev G w
Miller, Mrs Elm
Martin, Mr. JOS
oct l5-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15
4 Fabrication.

To Nie nl'im otthe .ltccano1rta Gnzette:
| saw in the Gazette Il week ago state
men, full and particular, in reference to
the arrest and commttal to Jail Of certain par
ties. charged with making attempts to throw
the cars of the Alexandria and Frederick >burg
Railroad off the track at the Poh!ck bridge.
Thinking it very strange that such au affair
should occur in our very midst without creating
the slightest ripple upon the quiet orderly and
smouthe running current OF affairs in this Vi
cinity, | have taken the trouble to enquire into
the case and 50 far have not been able to find
the slightest ground upon which to erect such
IA fabric of fasehoud. 1t is also matter Of sur.
prise that this statement has not been denied
or corrected by parties concerned in its getting
up. Some OF the parties reported as implicated
in this woud-be serious affair feel very much
outraged and talk of yindcating themselves,
even if they have to take remedy in their own
haniS-Go reference, Of course, to your re-
porter. POHICK.
Sons OF ADAM" In the past few DAYS
quite serious difficulty has arisen between the
large clothing houses of this city and those of
their employees technically called ''cuttcrs -
1t seems that the cutters have become members
Of secret beneficial society known as the Sons
of Adam and that the employers learning
that said organization proposed to regulate the
hours Of labor. and the amount of work to be
performed by its members, as well as the rate of
compensation, held meeting and resolved not
to employ any cuttcrwho continued his connec-
ton with said Association. A circular was nd
dressed to the cutters. Informing them that un-
less they withdrew from the Sons OF Adam, -
Or disbandcd said organization. their services
would not be any longer required The cutters
not being willing to comply with these condi-
tons, on last Friday night most of the large
clothing houses III Baltimore discharged all such
employees, who yesterday afternoon. held an
Indignation meeting and determined OF to give
up their organization, which as they claim, is
purely beneficial society and not intended to
interfere with the interests Of their employers.
-Buhjmorc .t0,crjcun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-15

4 LONG BRIDGE-The bridge DOW in course
of construction over the Firth of Tay, and link
ing the towns of Newport and Dundee, Scot
land, will be, it is said, the longest in the
world-longer even than the famous Victoria
bridge at Montreal, by over one thousand feet.
If the Tay bridge was eighty yards longer. it
would be two miles exactly, and for all intents
and purposes it may, therefore, be called
two-mie bridge. 1t will have ninety piers and
eighty -nine spans. The greatest height Of this
bridge will be eighty eight feet a boVe high
the East River bridge at New York. The
total cost of the structure will be 81 ,5S5, 900,
and its whole construction, in all its details,
has been undertaken by one firm.