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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

tn reference to the reported poisoning case
in Loudoun county, of the Gator family, resid,
ing near the Fairfax line, the Lcesburg Wash
ingtouian, of to-day, says:-'We have made
inquiry, but can hear nothing sustaining the re-
port given to the public. Since the Lloyd case
in this county, we have heard frequent reports
of suspicion of poisoning, but they have
amounted to nothing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

General N. B. Forrest, Of Tennessee, writes
to friend; "As soldier, assert to you that
the soldiers of the South, and the people
generally, are anxious to have peace and har-
mony with the whole people North and South
and may the day soon come when we can stand
by each other, shoulder to shoulder, as band
Of brothers, battling for right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28
.nAKKxED.

At the Church of the Epiphany, Washington,
D. c., September 25th, 1872, by Rev: Or: Wat
kins, assisted by Rev DR.. Knight Col. VEL
LINGTON MURNEY LEWIS, of Peters
burg, Va, to Miss MAMIE BERNADINE,
dauehter of the late Col. James T. Close, of Ar
lington, Va.
On the 26th instant, at the residence of the
brides father, by Rev. J. A. Haynes, Mr.. GEO.
K. PICKETT and Miss MARY LEWIS
SMITH, both of Fauquier county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

The Louisville Courier Journal says:-"We
have it on the authority of railroad man who
is favorable to Grants reelection that five thou
sand colored people have passed over his line
alone into Pennsylvania within the lastten days,
and colonized there for the purpose of voting
the Hartranft ticket" If this is so, what a
S,i ot,,ro'i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

Mr.. Geo. w. Carter, of Louisiana, formerly
of Virginia, after being in high favor with the
Radicals, is now denounced in the coarscst
terms by the Washington Chronicle We be-
lieye he has quit the Grant part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

In reply to letter written by Mr.. A. H.
Stephens, of Georgia. in relation to the "Ku-
Kux prisoners from that State, the Attor-
ney General replies that at an early day, after
proper investigation shall have been had, the
President will exercise his clemency in behalf
of portion, probably most of the prisoners f"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

Colonel George R. G. Floyd, brother of the
late General John B. Floyd, and formerly a
citizen of Tazewcll county, Va, was chosen at
the recent elction in West Virginia to repre-
sent Logan county in the Legislature Of that
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

We have received from the Leonard Scott,
Publishing Co., New York, the September
number Of BIackwood's Magazine, containing
part VII. of A True Reformer Glimpses of
the Future; The British Tourist in Norway;
Charles James Lever; Life of Madame De La
iayette; and Japan-a very interesting number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

@-Agreeably to authority vested in the Re.
publican Congressional District Committee of
the Sth District by the District Convention, held
in Alexandria on the lst day of August last, it
is hereby announced that the Convention will
reconvene in Alexandria on the Sd day of Octo-
Der, at u o'clock M, for the purpose OF deter
mining what action to take in regard to noml-
mating a candidate for Congress.
By order of the Rep. Cong: Dist. Committee:
E. Z. WHITE, Chairman.
G. G. TuoRp, Secretary.
T. B. PINN, Asst. Sect'y. sep 24,2i&Ol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

A journal of Cracow says that the voyage of
the Grand Duke Alexis around the world cost
his father, the Car, half a million of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28
pKGFES5fU.N.iL.
.DR. L. 5. FAWCETT,

TAR L. S. FAWCETT,
ENTIST,
Office 8! North Washington street,
Alexandria, W..
Having been in constant practice for the past
five years portion of that time with one OF the
first operators in Baltimore, is confident of beng
able to give entire satisfaction in all branchc: OF
Dental practice. Charges moderate. scpl3-"w
T 4. LAMBDIN,
RCHITEC
viii furnish
PLANS,
DRAWINGS,
DESIGNS and
SPECIFICATIONS,
for all kinds Of BUILDINGS.
Corner King and Fairfax streets, over Burke
s. Herbert's Banking House. sep 9-3m'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

Among the sums allowed by the Postofic
Department lately was 1920 for clerk hire a
Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

The flow of emigration from Metz, since the
occupation of that city by German troops, has
been so heavy that the population is now re-
duced to one-third of what it was before the
war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

Adyices from Pennsylvania give assurance of
the election of Buckalew, Democrat, for Gov
ernor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

LoUDoUN COUNTY ITEMs.-Last Tuesday
evening about o'clock special train of cars
arrived at Leesburg from Alexandria with eight
car loads of Patapsco Guano. Considering the
amount of fertilizers which are sold in this
county, it will be astonishing if the crops are
not exceedingly fue next season.
On the oath Captain Foster and Mr.. Orri-
son went to White Ferry bass fishing, and were
so remarkably successful as to catch fifty eight
bass
The water in Goose Greek is said to be lower
than ever before known.
Mr.. VIM. S. Picket who has kept board,
ing house near Snickersvile, for the last two
years, for the accommodation of visitors from
the city during the Summer months, anticipates
moving to Uppervle soon, where he will en-
bark in the same business.
The Loudoun Marble Quarres are being
worked very actively and branch railroad to
them is wanted.
Mr.. John B. Saunders has completed a very
neat little two-story frame dwelling house at
the upper end OF King street. which will add
very materially to that portion of Leesburg.
An effort is being made to organize a graded
school at Lovettsville.
Additional facilities in the Clerks Office of
the county are demanded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

FAIRFAX CoUNTY-At meeting of the
County School Board, last Friday, resolutions
were passed complaining of the action of } I'D ge
h. Fl. Cockerille, disallowing an appropriation
Of S225 recently made for detraying the expens-
es of the County Superintendent for postage,
stationery, Sc
A Radical meeting is called to be held at
Bonds Mill, on Monday evening next, to Or
ganize Grant and Wilson Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28
r AIDES MERINO VESTS.

have opened this day fine assortment OF
Merino Vests for Ladies and Children all sizes
and different qualities. Call at
sep27 c.. C. BERRY'S, II King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-28

BISHOP WILMER. 1t is a subject ofcongrat-
ulaton to all in Culpeper that the Rt. Rev. j.
2. B. Wilmer, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of
Louisiana, with his family, will spend a portion
at least, of every year in our town. As Pre-.
late, Bishop Winners reputation and distnc
ton are too high to allow alIusion, but in other
respects he will prove an inestimable acquisi
ton. His liberality and impartial views, the
interest that bis residence will naturally inspire,
will combine to enlist him in every improve
ment, and all that will beautify and adorn.
Bishop Wilmer thinks, and correctly, that a
small outlay by the municipal authorities and
citizens, will make Culpeper one of the hand
soonest towns in Virginia. -Culpeper Observer.
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LII A NJ H. B Z g. K
TTORNEY-AT-LAW, AND GENERAL
CLAIM AGENT

81 King street, Alexandria, Va
Collects vouchers received from Qunrtermas
tiers during the war procures Pensions, Boun-
Claims of loyal citizens and infants for property
taken during the war and for rent; Claims for
Nail Service in 1861 Claims of owners Of Con-
fscated Property and Claims Of owners of prop
erty sold for direct taxes, for restitution; also
Claims of purchaser. of such property where it
has been recovered, and Claims generally against
the United States.
Special attention will be given to the prosecu-
ticn of Bankrupt business under the recent
amendment of the Bankrupt act, which allows
the Bankrupt to retain about S2oOO worth OF
property.
Circulars, containing the amendment sent
upon application. aug l7-d&tw3m
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-07-22

order to redeem Louisiana and CT cot a
government under which we all can
live, so sure will this conservative e1e-
Ment wheel into line and do battle
againet the common enemy. represented
by Kellogg and Antoine.
In conclusion, let me tell you that the
only hope, the only chance. the oniy
possible way in which we may restore
and redeem our downtrodlen State. AS
the present. political situation stands, is
for US all to forget our little uninpOr-
tant differences and rally to the support
Of the national and united State tickets
which ought and must command the
support. of every man who ia honest and
sincere in his declarations of Reform.
A Committee on Resolutions was now
appointed by the President Of the meet
ing ard rain commencing to fall heavily
an adjournment was made to the Court
House, where Mr.. b. F.. Jonas was intro
duced to the meeting as the next speaker
by Col. John McEnery as his personal
friend. and . standard bearer we'll
worthy OF the high TRUST confded to
him. ltgs
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-07-22
JUDGE EGAN's SPEECH

Ladies and Gentlemen, aud F1laop-C iti-
gems or Oaachita--We have met to-day
TO faSify the action Of the Baltimore
frages, Horace tareeieS. 81 IN New o YORK enE.
and =. Gfatz Brown, of Missouri, for
the offices Of presi'snt and Vice Presi-
have rolled around since / had the
Ps asSsa Of the citizens q
different state of feeling. The hopes
then filing our breasts were disappoint-
ed: The country has suffered il. common
with ourselves on account of that dis
appointRent, but we have come to-
gether again under circumstances
M MhlSh S wSg,cp cthan a il popular semi
Goycrnment something of its old and
- n as, sopjanes,oR with this ratltieasion
for the purpose Of ratifying the united
State ticket recently presented for the
81 ct n HsM sY the af1oa
the honor of being q member of the
Democratic Convention, aud as a men-
hsr f OF that If ct Sss e
party who now have place on that
ticket, as well as our Democratic friends
the ta q enas
Il distinguished citizen of your own town
and parish, your neighbor, your friend,
John McEnery. lCheers.l 1t affords ms
tiOns are that the
~ CONSERVATIVE SENTIMENT =.
of the North and South has at last been
awakened, with some PROMISE of resto-
ration OF good governments to this un-
happy land: 1t affords nue. pleasure to
awakening of that conservative senti-
ment is that spirit of mutual concession
which resulted in the accord between
the Cincinnati and Baltimore conven-
tious. &c ~ = -
am happy to state. further, that the
UNITED STATE TICKET,
evidence of the awakening of that CON
servative sentiment and a determina-
ton on the part of the good people of
Louisiana to blend their efforts regard
less OF 'prejudices aud regardless Of the
past Tor the restoration OF good govern
'nent within the State. Il affords me
70 distinctly understood, because some
tanders to the contrary have been cir
nlated-that the gentlemen composing
,ha6 ticket are in full accord with tue
baltimore Convention on the subject of
no support of Greeley and Brown.
Sheers ~ there 10 danger, as has been
Fated, of this State being again given
ger to those who have misgoyerned It .
there IL danger of the perpetuation of
PERSONAL, aovERsssaENr
oi Grant, thar danger does not come
from this ticket pr from these geutle-
movement with which IS 4 have sad
cnr united State ticket Ii In full accord
sS "a 8 Que grand protest. dsstiued 90 swell IN
volume and bosStr &s.ailssr tine cfforta
s:,il t5'v pnrs Of .shoss who have beer
sf.' 80 ny tsAe trirprr uf hi
s 49, = 3 ~ Sii;s Sus ssa4ssisv lfzV-s
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-07-22

cans, and when / left New Orleans his
name was prominently mentioned for
the ticket to be chosen ON the 5th of An
fns1 r. ss As sess IA M e Se nom-
the next day / There. was no charge
St a.d they
those Who participated in the selectioa.
lately between Mr. b. b. Penn. ). B.
Walton and Coy. Warmoth. in which an
attempt is made to draw out Warmcth
he should be honoTed with the nomfna-
ton by the Liberal Convention for Gov.
ernor. he would go through the country
would speak against corruption, and
show how the State Government b -
been mismsnaged BY the Sorrapt Gsew
Louisiana had been plnndered by the
Federal officials while he was it's Gov
ernor. legislature and supreme Court TO
powers, and in his own person exercised
the three departments Of the Govern
he g S s q lis hs
laws; he wSpld explain how twenty;five
to tie state de S bv these na D INFAMOUS
Federal officials, while he (Warmothl
held the key Of the treasury; he
Sss the esy Of
under the metropolitan police law by an
enactment which he himself dictated to
AUDIENCE. q few night ago. that he could
not think for moment OF repeating.
But no matter upon whom he charges
tion ne assumed or what party. pfaces
him in the feid-he is more largely
responsible for the degradation of tho
sponeible for her depleted treasury, for
the destruction OF her financial and
commercial prosperity, and for all the
Of the plunderers who have eyer held
ever blasted her city and fair lands q
power when he has fallen so low as to be
rejected and repudiated by his own
party, bad and wicked as it ise Arc we
and mlsruie to take him up and place
him in the position he mas forfeited by
Is Fox fe r ana 6oe
efforts made By Federal officials to com
ssass BY Sne ee Ct of the
Federal Governments, but the denuncia-
ton of corruption by III. G. Warmoth.
aud who is the embodiment of all that
is corrupt, would be indeed bnt q mock
erHy;ih a o;tr - No. o,,..n. 3 .o.o,..a.
by some persons for attempting to die
behalf of the people Of New Orleans I
to lead they have invariably followed
the course of the people of the country.
In the Convention they took no action
ported that they had gone as far in the
matter of Cancellation rs they could go
and then they cordially and unaniIno1s-
" nominated your fellow-townsman for
the highest position on the State ticket.
They have never faltered in his support,
They, are devoid of jealousy and SEQ
urpf3 nj ~ oak ufNvr 70 nm
lieve them to be as SINGLE minded as You
are yourselves. They ask yonr support
in the coming election, which they intend
triumphant success. ). q
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-13
SHASTA COZ hlEk.
eFF,CE-HoIDrNG EDITORS.
IN. @. Picaxune.l

IN. ". Flcayune.J
The New York Nation, paper of mark
ed ability and decided weight, thinks that
the Civil Service Commissioners would
have added to the value of their works if
they had, when drawing up their rules,
formally disqualified all editors and pub
fishers of newspapers, as long as they
remain editors and publishers, from hold
ing any office in the gift of the Govern
ment. 1t is thought that, although such a
rule would give marked offense to the press,
and cause general denunciation of the
civil service reform movement, at the saue e
time the moral effect would be good
when power of the press in Office is con-
sidered
There can be no doubt that an honest
performance of the work and duties Of
Journalism is incompatible with sinlulta-
neous office holding, for the work will take
its color from the Office, or "a lively sense
of official iavors to C me-" In the u ajorty
OF cases such is the weakness of the aver
age moral backbone The press, to be the
bulwark of liberty, must remain free from
and untrammeed by the spoils Of office, or
the Establishments OF pap; otherwise it is
an engine OF party aud powerless for good.
In short, journalism and Office holding are
morally Incompatible.
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-13

HARD AND SOFT WATER - he effects
of hard and soft water in CO king vegetables
vary materially Peas aad bean, cooked
in hard ter. containlUz mae OF GIBSON
will not boil tender because these sub
stances harden vegetable cascjB. IN soft
water they boil tender AMI lose cersaiD
rank raw tas'e which they rf.ala 10 hard
water. Mfny vegetables as onion> boil
nearly tasteess IN soft water because al
the favor is dissolved out The addition Of
salt often CHI cks this (as in he case f
onions) causing the vegetables to retain the
peculiar havOring principles, beside much
nutritious matter which might be los, in
soft water Thus it appears that sit bar
dens the water to de rec For extract
ing The Juices Of meat tn make broth or
soup. soft water, uns lted aud cold at first.
is best, for il much more readi penetrates
the tissues buJ for boiling meat where the
Juices should be retained, hard wa er or soft
water salted is preferable, aud the meat
should be put in while il is boiling So as to
seal up the pores at once.
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-13
Plantation Bitters
8. T.-IS6O-X.

This wonderful vegetable re-
storative is the sheet anchor of
the feeble and debilitated. As "A
tonic and cordial for the aged and
languld it has no equal among
stomachics As remedy for the
nervous weakness to which wO-
men are especially subject, it is
superseding every "thet stimu-
liant In all climates, tropical,
temperate or frigid, it acts as a
specific in every species OF disol :
der which undelmines the bodily
strength and brt axis down the
animal spirits.
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-13
HOME, SW EEr HOME.

John Howard Payne, the author of
Home. Sweet Home" made an extended
tour of the Southern country when it was
a very hazardous proceeding for map
from the North to attempt the thing with
out some written papers in his possession
like '.free pass" Well, Payne was ar
rested as an abolition emissary, and as the
locality was miles from any Justice of the
Peace, he was placed on horse, his hands
were tied behind him, and his feet made
fast together under the horse. He was
then committed to the charge OF Yahoo,
to whom a paper was given containing the
name Of the prisoner, and stating the otfense
of which e was suspected, and bis Gus
todian had orders to conduct him to the
nearest Justice of the Peace for examina-
ton, while the witnesses should start soon
after, and proceed by another route.
On the way to the seat Of justice, the
journey being a tedious one, Paynes con-
ductor began to sing Home, Sweet Home"
and said to Payne "That's where | want
to be, stranger but it's over hundred
miles off, and | reckon | won't get there
to- night That ar song gives me some
comfort, though anyhow. You've heer q
that song, | der Say, stranger, and mebbe
you know it as well as do
"Yes, my friend" said Payne, Il knew
it before any man on earth ever heard it
sung"
"What! you don't mean to say that you
made it-that you acterly writ it yerseli,
do yer, stranger? I've got the book that
it's printed in, right here in my overcoat
pocket, and the name is thar right over
the song
"Well," said Payne, "before you open
The book, just look at the paper you have
in your pocket, and read the name under
which | have been made prisoner
The conductor did SO and then he open
ed the book of songs at well worn place
and read aloud. Home, Sweet Home, by
John Howard Payne
"Thar's no mistake about it, stranger
said the conductor "you are the man aud
you tell the truth
He then dismOunted and drew bowie,
and, approaching Payne said: stranger,
mebbe you don't know what I'm gwine to
do, but you shall see" hereupon ne cut
the cords that bound his hands and feet,
and told Payue to dismount and take his
ease-walk along as he pleased, and mount
when he saw fit Poor Payne, who was
suffering severely from his fetters, thanked
him with all his heart, and pledged his
honor that he would not attempt to escape.
81 know that stranger" sid the conduc
tor -the man that writ that ar song is
Gt to be trusted as a man of honor, and
stranger, I'm yer fast friend, which fyou
should swear to it on stack o'bibes as
big as house, yer wouldn't commit per-
jury. You'll see bmcby."
So they logged along the road in
pleasant conversation until they reached
the Justices Court, when the examination
took place and Payne was honorabiy ac
quilted, the most important witness in bis
behalf being the nductor, who testified
that there was nothing against him, that
some fools had arrested him on suspicion
and put him in his charge. aud that there
would be trouble in the village if nybody
undertook to harm him. Then Payne soon
became lion, and that night the tavern
and many other houses 10 the village rang
with the vocal music of "Home, Sweet
Homer"
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-13

A BIG CLOCK The large clock at the
English Parliament House is he largest
one in the world The four dials of this
clock are twenty two feet in diameter
Every haif minute the point of the minute
hand moves nearly seven inches. The
clock will 90 eight and a half days. but it
only strikes for seven aud half. thus in
eating any neg ect in windirg it up
The mere winding up of the striking
apparatus takes two hours The pendulum
is fifteen feet / ng; the wheels are of cast
iron; the hour bell is Ell ight feet high and
nine feet in diameter. weighing nearly
fifteen tons. and Il e hammer alone weighs
more than four hundred pounds I his
clock strikes the quarter hours, and by its
strokes the short hand reporters in the
Par lament chambers regulate their lahors
Mt every stroI e new reporter takes the
place of the old one, while the first retires
to write ont the note that he has ken
during the previous fifteen minutes.