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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

City Council had entire control Of the matter.
He wished to do his duty and he hoped that
Council would take such action rs was neces-
sary.
\ communication from the Superintendent
OF Public Schools which appears in the official
proceedings was read and,
After some debate, during which Mr. Evans
announced that he would be willing to aid the
School Board with the funds of the city, if
necessary in purchasing out the county's inter.
est in the building, aud Mr.. Hopkins said that
such would not be necessary, the resolution
offered BY Mr.. Hopkins in reference to the
matter was agreed to.
When Il resolution came in from the Alder
men directing the Superintendent Of Police to
obey implicitly the directions of the City Sur
veyOr in the matter of street grades,
Mr.. Risheill said-The Superintendent Of
Police is not now sick, and if he ever needs a
physician the Committee on Streets can pre-
scribe for him,
Mr.. Clagett asked what had become of the
application OF sundry BARRIERS to be included
within the Sunday law Ithad been referred
to the Committee on General Laws and never
heard from. He would like to know when that
Committee met
The Chair said that the Committee had held
but few meetings in the past three years.
The Council then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

New BooKs.-NIcssrs. Randolph and Eng
lish, Richmond, have published, in handsome
style, 'The Southern Apple and Peach Gull
turist, adapted to the soil and climate of Fir-
giuia and Maryland land other Southern States,
containing full and practical instructions for
grating, budding, training traDsplanting, &c;
together with treatise Oh insects and their ex-
termination, and descriptive catalogue of the
most esteemed orchards and fruits; by James
Fitz, of Keswick, Va, and edited by j. W..
Fitz. This is probably the most complete work
of the kind ever presented to the considera-
ton of those engaged in fruit culture in Viz
GINA, and worthy Of their attention. 1t is for
sale at the book store of Messrs. j. 4. w. j.
EntWisle, lOo King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

Figuring up the losses, ascertaning what
proportion will be paid by the insurance COM
panies, and looking to measures for rehabllta-
ton, now occupy the people of Boston. The
business men are getting ready to rebuild, and
of the local insurance fully fifty per cent. will
be paid. The financial status OF the communl-
ty is illustrated by the fact that all the banks
resumed business yesterday, only one having
suffered temporary Inconvenience. The city
was quiet yesterday, the burned district being
guarded by soldiers and police against the de-
pre- dations of the thieves who focked to the
scene of disaster. 1t is known that some thirty
lives were lost in the fire, and the number may
possibly be increased. Ten thousand working
girls have been thrown out of Employment by
the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

A committee representing the Piedmont and
Virginia Railroad Company called on Secretary
Boutwell, on Friday, in reference to a suit
against their road They stated that the Con-
tcderate Government owed them two millions
of dollars, and asked that the Government pro-
ccedings against their road be discontinued.
Secretary Boutwell, gave these gentlemen per-
mission to file their statement any time before
January /, 1873, and in the meantime prom
iscd to stay proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

The Northern capitalists who have purchased
tracts of land in Spotsylvania county, in this
State, where gold mines exist, and where gold
is likely to be found, have recently put up ex-
tensive machinery, worked by patent process,
and gone extensively into the business of re-
ducing the ORE and producing the metal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13
ALEXANDRIA,. VA.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1872

We have never known the untoward result
of an election TO be taken more quietly and
.,resienedly" than has the recent one been by
the defeated Conservatives To be sure, it
may be answered that they cannot help them
selves Exactly so. 1t was knock down"
conclusion, calling for no struggling after the
decisive blow. Yet still, it is worth remember
ing, that after great excitement, there is per-
feet calm. This shows that in this country,
there is great deal of unnecessary excitement
among politicians-prcvious to a conclusion. >
1t is perfectly proper and natural that there be
zeal and energy displayed-but this is entirely
different from Sound and fury signifying moth
ing But we candidly acknowledge that the
result in Virginia is enough to excuse a little
chagrin, not to say. anything harsher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

Returns from the State, so far as received,
official and unofficial. give Grant majority Of
oa,424. The counties yet to be heard from
gave Walker majority Of 942, and allowing
this majority for Greeley, which will not prob
ably be the case, Grants majority will be, in
the State, l.4S2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

The detailed report Of the proceedings Cd
Monday in the Fewell case, by our reporter,
which ought to have reached us yesterday
morning, was not received by US until last
night The abstract, however, published yes
terday, gave the substance of what was done !;
therefore, it is not necessary to give details.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

Nothing has been heard from VIM. r. Tel
Ter, the Ascending teller of the State Bank of
Virginia, at Richmond, and it is now believed
that he has left the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

AS far as heard from the "Straight-outs' in
this State, received, in louisa enc vote; Or
ange one; Shenandoah three: Fredericksburg
four: Norfolk city eight; Portsmouth y; Rich
mond FIVE, and Alexandria two. Total &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

The Richmond Wing says - uuton's ma
iority as far as heard from, officially, is 3,06S.
No returns yet from Alexandria or Fairfax
,ou,,tioe !?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

property. Such action has nearly all the evil.
of the confscation bill Of Thad Stevens while
in Congress- The Legislature had some rra-
son for allowing Judges 10 order sales FROM
three to six years. and when circumstances in,
tilted it, such as now mentioned, no doubt their
intention was to give six years.
LOCKER On.
RAppAHANNocK Co., Va Nov. 10.
COMMUNICATED.
1t is reported that, at the insligation oil crr-
tain person in Washington, using. their intln
ence with certain persons in the upper end II"
this county, where a certain element largely
prevails, the subject of despoiIing the State of
Virginia, and obIiterating Alexandria from the
map OF the State, is again to he revived. 1t l.,
believed that Congress will not allow this agg
tation to be favorably entertained. Those who
think that supposed relief from some tax">
will compensate for this blow at the permanent
interests of Alexandria, if it should be perpc-
trated, will find themselves mistaken to an ey
tent which they at present may not forcScc,
aud WHICH may reduce city, with fair pros
poets Of future growth and prosperity attached
to a great State, to condition deprived Of!
every inducement for wealth, property or bust
ness-cxcept as an outlying and insignificant
suburb of city, across the river, having 40
interest whatever in common with Alexandria
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

"AIansard roofs, it is said, have fallen sew
eral degrees in the Northern markets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

PERsoSAL.-During political debate on
Monday last between Judge Sinclair and ex-
United States District Attorney Chandler, at
Brentsville, Mr.. Chandler asserted that Robert
f. Lee had said that the secession of the
southern States was without cause or words
to that effect; to which Judge Sinclair replied
by stating he did not believe the assertion.
Chandler, constituting the reply of Judge Sin
clair as accusing him h Of uttering faIseboOd:
ap 9ei me
and until mutual explanations were made and
Mr.. Chandler apologlzed for what he had done.
The assault upan Judge Sinclair was looked
upon as uncalled for by many, and most of the
audience left the court. house.-lNanasSas Gaz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

The Centennial Commission, Of which Gene
raj JOSEPH R. Hawley is President, has issued
an address to the people of the United States,
calling upon them to raise fund of ten mil,
lions Of dollars for the purpose Of making the
Centennia! Exposition, to be held in Phlladel.
phia in 1876, success. The formation OF So
cieties in each State and Territory for the pro-
motion of this object is recommended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

III the nltor Of the lileundrm Guzette
The Legislature Of Virginia will assemble in
Richmond in short time, and it is hoped that
some part of the time since its ad iournment has
been spent in looking into the wants and wishes
OF the people, and planning measures that may
be conducive to their relief and welfare. If Wis
dom consists in the choice of good ends and of
the best means Of obtaining them, our Legisla-
lature has heretofore reflected but very little of
the light of that precious gift Of nature. A good
part o! the last session was spent in the passage
of laws by one branch Of the House to be de-
tcatcd by the other, although some of the laws
so passed were good, and would have contrbut-
ed much to tighten the burdens of ante.w
debts. A great evil we are now suffering has
arisen from the appointment of young men as
Judges who, although probably good lawyers,
have not arrived at the age necessary to prop
cr adjustment of the several principles of &C
ton III human nature and consequently know
very little of men and things Old Judges seem
to feel wholesome brotherhood for the COM
munity. and are humanely doing much to miti
gate the evils now pressing upon those who
were not allowed to pay their liabilities at the
commencement Of the war. For example the
Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit has been de-
Gliding against war interest, while the Judge of
the llth judicial Circuit has been deciding in
favor Of it. The former is man who, in his
long and familiar Intercourse with the people,
understands and appreciates correctly the evils
to which they have been subjected by invading
armies, and is filled with bcnegoence prompt
ing him to extend to them all relief not pro-
hibited by statute. The latter can be better
understood by relating the following case: The
writer is intimate with an individual who, by
the late war; lost one hundred thousand dollars,
and since the war has paid of old debts, an
average OF ten thousand dollars year, aggre-
eating over seventy thousand dollars; and
though not relaxing his exertions to pay all he
owes, asking only time; bill was filed against
him Tor the sale of his real estate. In answer
to the bill he prayed that his land should be
decrecd to be sold on the longest time allowed
BY statute, in order that iDdulgent creditors
might be protected but his answer was not read
or even noticed and sale was ordered at the
shortest time allowed by statute, by which there
mus, be Il great sacrifice Of large and valuable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13
CITY COUNCIL.

There was regular semi monthly meeting
of the City Council last night For official pro-
ccedinps see another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

A car belonging to the Adams Express Com
pany, containing silks, furs and other goods to
the value of several thousand dollars, was burn
ed at Newark, New Jersey, yesterday morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15

SEEEEs OF GRANTITEs.-The Union
sneer1 st Mr.. Kerps, OF Moline, and ironi
oaly calls him a "pure patriot" We sup
pose the people know that Mr.. Kerns was
above the age called for in the service that
be was a man in poor health and physically
unable to carry musket during the war (;
that be was a poorer man when the war
closed than ne was when it began that th e
aid he rendered the families OF absent sol
ders was not magnificent, aud that one of
hts sons was 4 sacrifice to the preservation
Of the government. People who know these
things will not be likely to think less Of Mr..
Kerns on account of the sneers of the
Union That paper mas evidently learned
that it made mistake when it said the
Liberal Republicans in this county only
numbered zone sorehead IN town, one man
in the country, and two small boys that
can't vote" It's abuse of such men as DIR.
Truesdals, John a Boyer, II. II. Mayo
Elijah Carter, James Johnston, Henry
Num-, @. Tegeler, c. Qust, VIM. Kerns'
Geo. W. Vinton, Gen. Sickles, B. B. Joslin,
and 500 other Liberal Republicans in this
county, looks little bit as though it had
made a mistake. 1t could hardly show SO
much feeling about zone sorehesd and one
man in the country and two small boys that
/ can't vote"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15

UNION SQUAEE.-The people are painting
for the cooling effect which would be FRO
ducsd by fountain in Union Square. It
ought to be had at once, and fence, walks
and seats constructed; then the people, on
these hot evenings, could rest and refresh
themselves after the days toll And 10 the
spring, before the gAound !haws, trees
enough should be moved from the south TO
the north side 10 make a shade there. There
are trees enough in the square now if they
we're in the right positions, and the spring
is the time TO move them, before the ground
thavs. The fountain, the fence, the walks
and the seats should be constructed now.
The people are in favorof it, and we hope the
Council will order the work done 81 once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15

! =. Dauforth, in his late ratdcltion speech,
eelarsd that Greeley had furnished tho brains
for every prominent statesman Of both parties
for the last thirty yesrs-UHion.
This does not fairly represent what he
said. he drew a comparison between the
education, habits, and occupation ofGreeley
and Grant, with a view of showing which of
these men we're best fitted to discharge IKE
duties OF a statesman and ciyi, officer, and
IN so doing he declared that for the last
thirty years it had been necessary for Mr..
Greeley to discuss At length every question
in relation to our domestic and foreign
policy; that he had occupied front position
among the statesmen Of the country in re-
gard to public sffairs; tina. he had exhibited
uncommon ability in the conduct of his pa
per- that he had elaborated and exhaust
lively discussed every question before the
public during that time, and that statesmen
Of both parties had drawn inspiration from
his editorials. Here some one in the audi
ence cried out: You mean the Republican
party" intending, az the speaker supposed,
to remind him that the statesmen ofthe Re
publican party only had benefited by Mr..
Greeley's editorials. The speaker immedi-
ately and emphAtioaliy repeated that he
meant that the statesmen of both parties had
benefited by Mr.. Greeleys editOrisls-that
no man who was called q statesman was
worthy the name unless he read the great
newspapers on both sides, for the statesmen
of both sides drew their inspiration from
these discussions, and that Mr.. Greeley had
occupied commanding position in the very
front ranks of those who discussed public aft
airs, and had maintained himselfas few men
were able to do in this Countrywide, on
the other hand, Mr.. Grant was not able 70
interest or entertain intelligent statesmen
and could not successfully sustain CONVEX.
sation FIVE minutes with the most ordinary
man among them who are called statesmen
that he was not well informed upon civil
matters bat could talk best about sore-tailed
colts and bull pups. No intelligent, fair
minded man, who is acquainted with the
two men, can deny that this is fair com
parson. Which, then, of the two men, il
best lifted by his education, occupation and
habits Of life to grace the Presidential
lehAirl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15

a great medicine is always target for fraud
Shallow cheats, without the talent 10 originate any
thing useful the decency to permit an article OF
superior excellence TO perform is mission. without
striving TO turn dishonest penny by attempting to
substitute trash in its place now engaged in i'm
itating and counerieiiing Hosetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, the popular tonic and restorative in the
civilized world. brood Of local bitters mixtures
of damaged drugs with worse liquor, has cropped
out all over the country although the sales Of these
pernicous slops are too Insignificant to affect the
interests OF staple remedy il seems a duty 10 warn
the public against them The color of the true spe
chc may be simulated, but its cures of dyspepsia
liver complaint rheumatism intermittent fever con
stipaton, nervous debility &c cannot be initiated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15
No humbug, May Bro. sell at cost.

GREELEY rs CAwBRIDGE.-Them meeting
at Cambridge on Saturday evening was
grand success The Geueseo brass band
furnished the music, and speeches were
made by Mai James NJ. Allan, Charles
Durham, and Msj. HosCord Of Gsneseo,
aud by DR. Truesdale, Of this city The
attendance was so large that il became nee
essary 10 hold the meeting in the open air,
in Court Square. The contrast between
this meeting and the Gran, ratification meet
ing was moSt marked. At the Grant meet
ing, We are told that there we're only -
Grant men present. At the Greeley meet
ing from 500 to 500 we're present. a. the
Grant meeting there was, OF course, no en-
shuSasm-sud no speaking except by J. 5
Human. Al the Greeley meeting there
was great enthusiasm, four good speeches
AAd excellent music, and the excitement
kept up ill ii o'clock ct night. il these
two meetings can be taken a. evidence OF
the feeling in tina. locality, Henry county
will give majority for Greeley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15

New York. Cork and Liverpool New full
powered steamship, the six largest in the world
OOEAsIC, AETARTIC, REPUBLIC
ATLANTIC, BALTIC, ADRIATIC,
5000 tons burden, 900 h. p. each
Sailing from New York on Saturdays, from
Liverpool on Thur,dsys, calling Cork HAr-
Dor each way.
From tho White Star Dock, PSvOnniS Ferry,
Jersey City.
Passenger accommodations for all classes IN
rivAled, combining safety, speed and comfort.
Saloons, stato-rooms, smoking room and bath
rooms in mtdshiP section, where least motion Is
felt.
Surgeons aud stsvardsSsss accompany these
steamers
RatsI-saloon, $50 In gold. stssrAgs $50 In
currency. Those wishing 20 send for friends
from the old country eau nov obtain Storage,
prepaid certificates, sa3, currency. PAusngers
booked TO or from all parts Of America, Paris,
Hamburg NorWey, sweden, India, Australia, Sc
Excursion tickets granted at lowest rates.
Drafts from CT upward.
For information apply to J. II. SPARKS,
abul Ag't, ~ Broadway, n. y, or to General
WsItsrn oflee, 70 South Market Street, Chicago.
ALFRED LAeERGRIE, Aga.
Agents 10 Rock Island Joss BENGsT0S, Drug.
si'i, ". n. jaws, Steamboat Ag't. dwly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15
NERVOUS DEREvIrY

WITH its gloomy attendants, low spirits
" depression, involuntary emissions, loss
Of semen, spermatOrrhoea, loss Of power,
di1Ey head, loss Of memory, and threatened
impotence and imbeOility, find a sovereign
cure in HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
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posed of tho most valuable mild and potent
Ouratives, they strike st once at the root Of the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and impart vigor and energy, life and
vitality to the entire man. They have cured
thousands of cases. Price, IS per package OF
five boxes and large So vial, which Is very i'm
pertant to obstinate or old cases, or 81 per sin
gle box. Sold by ALL Druggists, aud sent
By mail on receipt Of price. Address, HUMPH-
REYS' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDI-
CINE CO., $50 BROADWAY, New YoRK.
ohas A. Bsnser snd c, spldsl, Agents for
Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15
Notice to the pnhIin.

A. BAMBERaER will open on Saturday, June
the Sth:
100 pieces choice Prints at ! DC per yard
20 pieces Dolly Warden Alapaeas at zoe per
yard.
20 pieces Wash Poplin at 15e per yard.
70 pieces French Percaies at 25e per yard.
20 pieces Iron Frame Grenadines at see per
yard.
10 pisces Japanese Silks at Ace per yard
oOPieoes heavy ysrd wide brown muslin I2}c
per yard.
SO pieces biesohed yard wide muslin at I22cper
yard.
so doE Ladies White hose l0c per psir.
J, OOO Mosquito Netts rs S., 95c.
10 doz Corsets at 75c.
10 doE. AlexRdner Kids 81. Is per pair
All oolors Nalances and Trimming, Silks
cheap, splendid assortment Of Ladies' Scarf
and shawis, and a general stock of goods o
every description. This notice means business
and | will not be undersCld by any house in tn,
West.
| Come one and all and invest your none,
where you get the largest NmoEnt of Dry Good
/ for the least Cash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15
SCHOOL CLOSING AND PICNIC !
HAMPTON-BoY DROWNED.

RAPIDS Cry, July 10.
On Friday, the l2sh, Miss Clara Thomas
OF Hampton, concluded very successful
term OF The district school in this place, and
the nez; day held a picnic in the 6ne grove
belonging TO Messrs. WeAtherhead & Cole
grove, just below town. 1t was a very
pleasant affair. Swinging, croquet. and
general fun and frolio were the order of the
day, and all enjoyed livery much.
Sunday, about o'clock, the cry rang
through our streets, hoy drowned" II
proved to be a boy sixteen years of age
named VIM. Stslberg, son Of German
/ farmer on the bluff back Of town. He went
/ into shoal water to battle and stepped into g
deep hole made by the dredge boat two
years ago. The body was recovered il
about two hours. X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15
All LAces at cos, at May Bros. d.

In the BAUER piano we have all the i'm
por:art qualities required to develop the
truest expressions Of uusic-through the
piano forte-as far as human ingenuity has,
as ye, discovered and combined them. We
have & grand action, which is yet easy and
graceful we hsve the exquisite, Eympa-
thetio tone-wbich as nearly as possible
allies it with the human voice the equili.
brium Of parts, causing harmony to be E
positive necessj,y-of course referring to
the harmony Of the instrument. Then
there are the fullness and resonance which
so greatly add to the impressiveness of
piano music. The facility of adoption to
the touch, rendering the act of lingering q
positive delight, and the execution OF musi-
cal score more a matter Of personal magnet
lam than of education and practice. AL
these qualities have brought this special in
strumeut so into the affections of artists,
that they will use or recommend no others
which accounts for the fact that the BAUER
piano is the established instrument among
our very best families, who usually rely
on artist friends for Adyices 10 selection
Home Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-15

TEAM SToLEN.-Mr. NJ. S. Murphy, of
Warren, Illinois, arrived in this city this
Monday morning, 10 search of lost team.
Mr. Murphy is the keeper of a livery stable
and on Thursday, the Hth, let rig to man
who protested to want it hut a short time
Since then he has seen nothing of the team.
Sunday night man accompanied By a wo-
man whom he called his wife, put up at the
Farmers Retreat" in this city. He drove
q span Of horses which answ cred the
description of Mr. Murphy's lost team e1-
actly. They left this Monday morning in
the direction of Milan without pay ing Their
bill. Mr. Murphy started in lit of the
runaways, and the probabilities are thai
they will soon be in limbo.