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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
ALEXANDRIA,. VA.
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1872

MANUFACTURERS If our citizens could make
Alexandria manufacturing city, with extern
sive factories, its future growth and great pros
perity would be secured An article in the
Washington Star in arguing the importance OF
establishing manufactures in the metropolis,
has some remarks applicable to this place.
1t says Labor is cheaper and more abuD-
dant than in New England; cotton and other
materials are nearer, and of course, cheaper !;
and we are nearer the great southern and ives
tern markets, in addition to the great home de-
nland. Cotton and wooden mills, and the man
ufacture of shoes, furniture, &c, &C., can be
carried on here at as great a profit as anywhere
else in the country. A very common idea ex-
lists that water power is necessary to extensive
manufacturing. So far is this from true, that
steam is cheaper, even where water power is at
hand, as gentleman recently assured US, who
was for long time treasurer of large steam
cotton mill in New England. To use water an
extensive dam must be constructed, which Is
saved by the use of steam. In spring floods,
and in summer, drouth interferes, So that IN
most New England water mills steam must
be used as an auxiliary power. Steam, too,
is more easily regulated, gives steadler power;
aud what is of more consequence, steam mill
eau be located just Wnere you want IL, lnSCeau
of back in the country, as are most New Eng
land mills thus afording an immense saving
in freight. In England all mills are moved by
steam, and in New England, where water
power is so common. some of the most success
iul mills are steam mills. The Naumkeag
steam cotton mill at Salem, Mass, is one of
the most successful in the country, and the
past year has made net profit of SO per ct. Here
with an abundant supply of cheap coal, steam
mills could be run as economically as anywhere
else in the country. Land could be had at low
rates, as the adjoining property would thereby
lie much enhanced in value. The attention of
al. interested in our prosperity should be turn
ed to this subject, and every inducement offer
ed to manufacturers in relation to taxa
ton for limited PERIOD and otherwise, and
in ten years we could double our wealth and
population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

Government circles of Venezuela are alarmed
at the demands of the Z. S. for the payment
of indemuities for the illegal capture of the
steamer Montijo The alarm is increased by a
report that feet from the Z. S. has been Or
dered to rendezvous at Panama. An impress
sion is also prevalent, that the claim will be
pressed by the U. S. with the view of acquir
ing land in Colombia to construct canal across
fbo Tsthmus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

Garibaldi has accepted with thanks the hon
orary, membership Of section IS Of the Interna
tionals of New York. The letter bears date at
Caprera, February 9Th The organization has
arranged for uass meeting in Tomrkins
Square on the Eth instant, to advocate the en-
p!oyment by the government of all persons. out
of work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
UfEL.

On Wednesday, the Dist ullimo, at the resi-
dence of her on-in-law, n. B. Wayman, esq,
in Washington Rappahannock county, Va,
Mrs SARAH B. W., consort of jacob Hume,
esq, of Fauquier county. The deceased WAS in
the 8lst year of her age, and WAS truly a good
woman 4 devoted wife, a fond and afectionate
mother kind GIicnd snd neighbor She had
been for than TO Years member of the
Meth. dist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The Ways aud Means Committee of the
House of Representative is consulting daily
over tariff and Internal Revenue bill. The
committee is seeking to SO frame this bill that
it will leave sufficient revenue to pay annually
$50, 900 900 on the principal Of the debt after
the current expenses Of the Government ale
vro,-;d.1 FIR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

1t is said that the Southern claims commls-
sion have considered twelve thousand Claims
representing thirty millions Of dollars. Of this
amount they will allow as coming within their
rules ai,ont eight or nine millions. The total
amount of all claims to be fled, which they
deem just and equitable, is estimated at TWEEN
tv millions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

ms~NoTIcE A meeting of the Directors OF
the Alexandria Library Company will De held
at the Library room tomorrow evening, at .
o'clock As a Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer are to be chosen, and other important
business will come before the Board, it Is desir-
able that every Director will endeavor to be
present SAMUEL II. JASSEr,
NH 12t President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Two of the bellies of Richmond-sisters, and
daughters of one of the most wealthy citizens
will shortly be led to the altar. Their trous-
seaus are to be marvels of magnifcence, costli-
ness and beauty-the like Of which were never
seen Whereabouts.
The Chatham Tribune says 1--WE have
made somewhat extended inquiries as to the
prospects of the wheat crop in the counties OF
Pittsylvania and Halifax, and are rejoiced to
learn that notwithstanding the extreme severity
of the winter, it is looking we'll.
On Friday night, the store of Mr.. James b.
Denton, near Hanover Junction, was entered
and robbed of about 81, 100 in greenbacks and
checks. The thief made his escape, and IS
supposed to be lurking in the vicinity of Rich
mond.
The new hotel on Main street, Salem, the
largest in Southwestern Virginia, is now under
roof, and will be entirely completed by the first
of May.
GEN SAM CoopER-A subscription paper
for the benefit of this aged, but accomplished
and urbane gentleman, who was during the late
war resident of Richmond has been started
by his friends in the South, and we trust will
be generously responded to, as no man more
than he deserves the admiration and gratitude
of the people Of the Contederacy. For many
wears prior to the late war Gen. Cooper was
Adiutant General of the United States army.
During its continuance he occupied a similar
position in the Confederate States army. His
eminent services in that capacity, now that he
is aged and reduced to poverty, deserves that
generous recognition by the Southern people
which we trust they will receive Gen. Cooper
now resides with his wife, a sister OF the late
Hon. James NJ. Mason, near Alexandria, Va.
Richmond Neus.
Gen. Cooper is nearly seventy years Of age,
and is one of the truest and best men in the
South, and eminently worthy of the kindest
regards Of our citizens. Subscriptions may be
sent directly to Colonel Arthur Herbert, (late
Colonel 18th Virginia Infantry,) Treasurer of
the Association, Alexandria, Va.
EXTENSION OF TIME-A joint resolution
has passed both Houses of the Legislature and
been signed by the Governor, providing that
the collectors of taxes and county and township
leyies of the counties of Norfolk, Nelson, Am
herst, Patrick and Accomac, and city of Alex
andria, be allowed until the lst day of May,
1872, to proceed with and close up their several
collections, instead of the lst Of March, 1872,
as now provided; and that the several treasures
be allowed until the lst Of May, 1872, to make
their final settlement with the collectors; and
that treasurers be allowed until the 18th day of
May, 1872, to make their final settlement with
the Auditor of Public Accounts, or other prop
er office provided the extension of time grant,
ed shall not apply to taxes and county and
township leves already collected and in the
hands of said officers, but that all collections
mad, by them prior to the lst Of March, 1872,
shall be paid into the treasury at the time pre-
scribed by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The japanese Embassy will have reccp-
ton to day at the White House, after which
the distinguished fieigncr> will dine with
Representative Brooks. The President and
Cabinet aud other distinguished gentlemen
will be present at the banquet Mr. Brooks
while IN japan recently was The recipient Of
many E,vor< from distinguished JAPANESE
The whole number of deaths in Philadelphia
during the past week was AS. decrease Of
Sc The small pox deaths l2l, a decrease Off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The storm of last Saturday prevented, the
attendance of many Senators and Representa-
tives at the Capitol. In the House several
speeches on different subjects were made. No
business Of importance was transacted IN the
Sannto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The Baltimore American says that the inves-
LEGATIONS made in the Huston case have furnish
ed nothing that is calculated either to mitigate
or to ameiorate the intensity of public senti-
ment upon the subject How it was possible
that such career as that of DR.. Huston, in
Baltimore, could go unchecked for five years
we leave to others to explain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The President and family will leave Wash
ington on Thursday for Philadelphia, and be abb
sent until Monday next He attends we'd
ding in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The Washington correspondent of the Bal.
timore Gazette, says -"Evideuce before the
committee investigating the charges against
Senator Clayton exhibits state of political af
fairs in Arkansas, much worse than could we'll
have been imagined before, and confirms the
testimony of certain witnesses, that Clayton
did as he said he would namely, go to the
U. S. Senate 10 spite of hell and high water. !"
The investigation will not likely be conclued
within two months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

Last week there was fire 10 Selinsgrove.
Pa, in which thirty buildings, including sta,
bles were destroyed, inhicting loss of S57,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

A clergyman daughter, WHO'S of prominent
position and endowed with handsome fortune
is expected to make her theatrical debut in
New York, shortly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

Tclegraphic dispatches from Omaha repor
a new snow blockade on the Union Paclh
Railroad. Trains stopped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

sun SETS..... j. 81
ARRIVED
Steamship knight, johnson, New YORK;
to Hooe Wedderburn y Co.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, 10 Is
Wheat.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake Norfolk, 10 NJ IL
bridge j. Co.
SAILED.
Steamer Georgeanna, Fields, Baltimore, 10y
Hooe, w eddcrburn & Co.
Schr Venlla, Shepherd Wilmington, n. e.,
grain by B II Lambert.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Josie Devereux, Haskell, hence, for Bos-
ton. sailed from Vineyard Haven 29.h.
Schr Horatio Nichols, Dupuy, for this port,
cleared ut New York lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The Secretary of the Treasury has authorized
the Assistant Treasurer at New York to pur-
chase 81 100000 of bonds on Thursday, the
18th, and 100000 on Thursday, the 2Sth
inst The Secretary, in his financial programme
for the present month, makes no provision for
any gold sales This is on account of the forty
millions of called 1862 bonds, which come in on
the 9th instant, and will have to be redeemed
during the next thirty days, or soon thereafter.
The actual coin balance in the Treasury on the
lst instant was over eighty millions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

The Convention in Utah has adjourned.
Resolutions were adopted asking for State
Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va. Postofice,
March 2, 1871.
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertiscd and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days they will be
sent to the dead letter Office, in Washington.
Adams, Mrs Mary Kerr Miss Maria
Avis, Miss Caroline Kureman, Franz
Adams, Rev George Lewis, Mrs Mildred R
Barber, Weldon Loveless. William
Brown, Anna Lee. Thomas
Burley, Mrs Catharine Lewis Augustus
Bell John Long, John
Breen j Miller. Stephen A
Bradt, Miss Jennie Merritt, Capt
Barnett, Lucy, col Mason, Harriet, col
Butler, Martha, col Martyne, james
Clark, Mrs Amanda Newton. Mason, col
Coleman, Mrs Aaron Poe, Mrs Mary
Evans, Miss Mary Peyton, Miss Cintie
Gonheimer, Mint Russell & Alger
Grnndy Miss Annie Riley, Mrs Mile
Hall, Mrs Martha Wright Edward
jackson, Mrs kittie Welsh, William
Knoxville, Mrs John Willers, Charles
NH PIT \. P. TRlST, P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

Tia Snow SToRM.-At Danville the storm
was the severest known since 1857, the snow
being about Is inches deep on level At the
White Sulphur Springs, the snow was IA inches
deep, and at Gordonsville it was Is inches on a
level. \ dispatch from The Palms. Fauquier
county, Va, dated Saturday, says 1.-THE
greatest storm of snow and wind for many years
in this section of the country, occurred last
night and this morning The snow is now ten
inches deep, and still falling very fast and drift
ing badly A telegram from Charlottesville
states that the snow there's fifteen inches deep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

REMARKs-Prime and choice samples Of
Wheat are in active request at last week fig
urcs, while inferior and medium grades are
ouiet. offerings Of 81 bushels white and ga Of
red with sale: of the former at lis for good, and
of the latter at lis and lis for good, Isl FOR
prime, and 1856 for choice. Corn is quiet and
firm offerings of l42t bushels mixed and 30 al
yellow, with sales Of the former at 81, and Of the
latter ut IS and g. Rye is unchanged; offerings
of to bushels with sales ut l0u. Oats IRE in fair
request; sales Of - bushels AT 81 and GO-iatter
for choice SAMPLES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

THE MESSAGE of the Governor vetoing the
bill repeating the coupon feature of the Fund
lug bill, will be found in another column. 1t is
an able document, and reflects credit upon the
judgment and frmness of the Governor. The
people, however, are very tired of the subject,
and the sooner it is disposed of the better. 1t
is said that the requisite majority cannot be OBJ
tanned in the Senate to pass the bill over the
veto, so that provision had better be made for
the payment of the interest, and the credit of
the State saved, while the Legislature can go
on and enact the necessary laws, and adjourn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
CPRING GOODS.

SPR1NG GOODS.
Just received beautiful line OF low-priced
SPRING DRESS GOODS,
such as Cha!lie Cloths, Granite Lu>tres, Man.
chester Brocades, japanese Stripes and PLAID
Alpacas.
GOAL! COAL! ooA''
Now discharging. from schr Rachel Seaman, a
superior article of WHITE ASH COAL, con-
sistng of the following sizes Egg, Stove and
Nut-owhich will be sold low from vessel.
VI. ELDRIDGE & CO.,
NH 4 South wharves.
CoAL! COAL,
Just arrived, schr G. W. Locker, with $50
tons EGG, STOVE and CHESTNUT COAL
now unloading at King street u,,.,, AVN
by EXPRESS THIS DAY.
mems HOSIERY. Purchasers would consult
their interest by examining these goods:
feb 10 T. L. WoOD.
ZINE TOILET SOAPS, Brown Windsor
L Bath Almond, Honey, Glycerine' Italian
Persian Palm and other Sosp 81 tor = SAFE snH oy
feb l66 and 10 King street:
MOUNTAIN, ALMOND ,STRA W BERR1
N aud FRTJT CAKE received this day and
for sale by w. r. pEoon s,.1ot
feb q l4I hlng sttecs,
0UINCE and PEACH BUTTER, something
~ nice, for sale At Al King street Call ana
look or'yourseli. Wy ppOovps
feb 10 W. +. ppOoi> >r -.
= AIDES APRONS s. TUCKED SKIRTS.
IL Great bargains ut
.,b1s rs King street.
4 PRIME LOT OF CLOVER and IlMo,
N THY SEED in store and for sale nj Z'i
King street. ,-c,-,rr. u,II
jan 30-2m ACHoolC9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
Goa l.!

I COAL
Just arrived, schr G.. w. Locker, with $50
tons EGG, STOVE and CHESTNUT GOAL
now unloading at King street
NH 4-lw JOHN LEATHERLAND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-04

WASHINGTON ITEMS Mr.. Alfred Hunter,
the well. known secondhand book dealer, died
on Saturday at his residence on Ninth street,
of dropsy. aged sixty years Mr.. Hunter had
been engaged iu the old book trade here over
twenty years.
The dead body of Mr. Royal +. Miller, who
suddenly disappeared from his home, on Ninth
street, Oh the 2l of January, has been found in
the Potomac river, south of the Long Bridge.
In the Circuit Court, on Saturday, the YER
dict of $1,000 given against the Evening Star
Company at the suit of VIM. Prince was set
aside by Judge Macarthur.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-03

tried By higher tribunaI than the Houss. Tho Amer
CON people bad passed upon ~ He thought y rnuch
better for the House 70 go on With The regular business
Mr RAHD1LL dem, PENN hoped that mo reseIu.
that In the laBgnagc of the Speaker, the iByesga,On
would ~ ul, thorough, and searchDg Less nan that
should NOT mfet the expectations and requirements OF
the American people. There had been dark cloud OF
scandal raised the House and u oae 20 those
members who had never been involved sach proceed
ipgs that their character should be raised ab9ys susW
clon IL also nRht that puDic condemnation should
fa on tho heads OF those II there we're any SUCH who
we're lnpcaed Ia voting tor bills m which thfy weTs
directly or Indirectly Interested.
1 Mr DAWES nsep.. MassJ agreed with Mr.. Randall
and hoped that the resolution would BE- adopted Without
dissenting voice without expressing any opinion ~
70 the resa, Of such an ngetgatioD Il Que 10 the
House well tho members npc1ted, tnal tDee
shou d be no shrinking this time from tboro1gh,
exbaust ye fair and impartial Investigation IN times
past no had borne his fall share O urging On the obs
he Preerety o. taxing eog1fanrs o. Sn"{s Sd ~ @ not
intend 10 shrink from any snch investigation ann
be trusted that tho House generally wond iee rsned a
In that the result would eOmmaD9' a. be
had doubt II would receive, the 1PpfoFH OF '"o
Mr.. HOLMAN Dem, Ind expressed tho hope that
the resolution would be adopted pna9imonsy vo,e.
on the Democratic side and Mr. cox, ss speaker pro
tem apponted AZ the select Committee Messrs Poland,
Banks Beck, NiJbsok, and McCrary.
Mr. SARGENT Usep., CALI, for the Committee OF Nays
and Means reported the indian APProprlat9n ni bn,
which was made the special order for Tuesay the Oth
inst He stated that the amount appropriated under y
1870 Ss5, being sos2og7 less than in the same Dill OF
The SPEAKER presented the resignation Of Mr.. her-
cur (teD., Pa, who has been cleeteo Junsc OF VI"
Supreme Court OF that ate.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After short recess, the Presidents msssage was a,
40 D. m received and read. The reaking Of the nes-
sage was completed at 2:SO D. @ having occupied one
hour aud ten minutes
The message ordered 10 be printed.
Mr. GARFIELD, Gsep Ohio from the Committee on
Appropriations reported tho Pension Appropriation DB,
which made the special order for Wednesday OF beAb
week. The bill appropriates s30,sso,O00.
The legislative Executive and Judlciyl Appropriation
bill also reported which was made the special Ofoef
for Thursday of next week.
Messrs TWlCHELL aud BUTLER Rep., Mass) IN
troduced bills for the relief Of sufferers By the Boston
fire. which referred 10 the Committee Of ways and
Means.
Mr. sCOFIELD rep, PENN introduced bill for the
OF the officers and expenses Of the Internal
Revenue Department which also referred 70 Tie
Committee OF Ways and Means.
The House then, at 90 y. m, adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-03
MR.. GREELEY EULOGIZED.
lis DEATH A UNIVERSAL SORROW.

From Ihk brooklyn sunday
With feelings Of deep pain and sorrow we
are compelled 20 the lamened death OF the
melanchoIy event which will be universally regarded as
a national calamity. ~ .
No mans passage 10 eternity within fifty years-not
even eNccptng LncOns-has caused such VOtd IN the
minds OF American citizens the death OF Horace Gree
lev C1v Lincoln. each and all were tractons
To the average citizen OF possessed only factous m
portaBce, caught from current events, but greeley
Cemel to have become part and parcel OF the human
nv of ts people and 10 have needed neither canvasses,
election nor cyl turmoil 10 make his name and person
both a household word and an object OF Individual
affection
Mr Greeley escaped yeneraton everywhere by his ex'
trcpe uaiTulncss but his death Friday night pro
duced universal sorrow, IN which tears took the place
rf e,lOgy aud true sOusckness and weight OF heart
evidenced the tender love felt for the greatest kndes
and stogether most amable character in the list OF
American public men .
later Franklin he has been called he wasa better than
Franklin by So much better Greeleys often foolish bu-
mantaransm aud reckless generosity exceeded Ia true
mobility the obit credit account, called the life OF
the philadelphia printer We know not whether he be
icvcd prayers FOR the dead but we send after the
old Journalist that better sphere which must exist oI
tueh Is he u hearty PRAYER for his eternal rest
New-York tribune., 1872-12-03
FATAL TRENCH.

The embankInents for keeping the dirt from
the trench for the Qunceys and Tompkins sewer
gave way yesterday afternoon. Several workmen EN-
poyed In the trench saw the dirt In time to escape,
bnt John Rudzon John savay, and Frank MoHtnsvey
wore beneath IT,. Rudson dead when found.
and the others died before the dirt could be entirely
moved Great excitement prevailed In the vicinity and
There ia muen indignation against the contractor who
ough the trench seven feet Deep had driven
props The victims Itaaus. Tho foreman OF the
gang states that Itaans we're employed because In their
poverty they will work where props are not used, while
otner workmen will not.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-03
HOME INTELLIGENCE.
NEw-YORK CITY.

The diplomas of the last Graduating Class
at the College Of the City Of New York ready,
aud may be had application at the Conege.i
Joseph w. Kay, of No. "a Maiden-lane, has
written letter calling the attention Of the Police Com
missioners TO the bravery with which Officer Edward
Webber Of the Second Precinct Police, broke up the
operations OF burglar his store Sunday afternoon
The following is a comparative report OF
CONTAGIOUS diseases for the past two weeks:
Rock Island Argus., 1872-04-06
CARPETS! CARPETS!

10, GOO yards. sold at 35 40, as, so, 65 75csl,up
goo yards oil cloth, sold at 45c per yard, up.
Mats very cheap.
These prices are at retail only.
We have also opened, in connection with our
store, first class dress making establish msnt,
at our popular prices.
Rock Island Argus., 1872-04-06
MEDICAL
wARRANTED

perfect cure for all kinds
Of PrLss, IERsosY,
toHIutis, cAscFR,
kA1s RHIuM, CAsAaRH
IYsPEPtIA, 1s8FEA-
TlsM, and all diseases Of
the skis aud BLoop; en-
Rock Island Argus., 1872-04-06

Rxpress 70 ell parts Of th. United st.,ss -
quest all to send or call on me and - t.at
their money in all cases VI failure. F. A..
fset that, during Ii ysars yrem one TO .;r 80.
have never failed to care even in the go
forms Of all the above diseases. (sse cirou,,r,S
Some dealers prefer to sell medicines tha, ,-r.r
unlimited sales. 81 bottle. IN Sold every
where II. D. F0WLE, Chemist, Boston.
sePlS-dsod- t,s&w1y