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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04
Letter from Chicago.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
CHICAGO, Dec. |, l>72.-Iour corrcSpon-
dent arrived here on Saturday morning at seven
0 clock, having taken the 50 p. III. train from
Baltimore via the ''Pcnnsy lvania Central
Though this is not the fast line over the North
ern Central, yet, Us there is but one change,
that at PlttSburg, it seems to me to be the
best, most pleasant, and It's said, the safest.
There is one other important advantage; to
this train is attached an elegant Pullman sleep.
and there are with the last named two changes,
one at Harrisburg. the other ut Pitt>burg-the
one at Harrisburg about midnight, and as it
was then showing did not regret having made
the selection, though | missed the beautiful
scenery afforded BY day travel over the noun
tans in Pennsylvania. | mention these facts
for the baneft Of your readers whose business
it is to travel in this direction. | have not been
here long enough, nor seen so much OF the city,
as will enable mc to form an opinion OF Its
greatness, its wealth and elegant buildings,
though am free to confess am disappointed
in my expectations, This arises, in part, be-
cause am domiccd on the burnt district,
piled up in many places with the debris Of the
late fire, but larger piles still Of building ma
terial, being used in replacing the destroyed
houses, excavated sidewalks, made passable
with temporary timber tootways, rendering
street crossing necessary, frequently. to get
along. This indicates that the entire district Is
not actually rebuilt; many lots are still vacant,
a number of buildings incomplete, yet vast
number are. if not entirely finished occupied.
These buildings are simply grand grand be-
yond all conception, and for the purpose Intend
ed, cxtravagantly grand. The prices OF proper
ty, to my sober senses, seem fictitious; the
cost of buildings and rents paid are too high.
and partakc too much Of the marvellous to bear
repeating. What would first class Alexan-
dria merchant thnk OF a $4,000 per annum
rent Even this amount is paid here in some
instances Woe be to such should financial
crisis come
The Page building on Wabash Avenue and
Washington street, costing 500, 600 Is to be
occupied by d. B. Fisk & Co., wholesale deal
crs in minary and fancy goods. The dear
ladies are able to wear, and perhaps their nus
bauds to buy, at prices comparing with the
rent and cost of building | might name others,
but enough for an idea 1t seems to be CON
ccded on all hands that the valuable part OF
the city is tending south and west, property
outside of the city limits south, being looked
to BY spectators as affording the best field for
their operations, while property within the
city is somewhat depressed by some fire ordl-
nance or tax which | am at present unable to
explain.
The snow met me at Harrisburg, though not
heavy. It is cold here-the ice quite thick.
Snow began to fall last night and is still falling
Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The London Times, in abiding to that part
of the Presidents message which treats Of the
civil war in Cuba, doubts whether the abolition
Of slavery would end the fued between the Gu
bans and the SpanardS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

"a LADIES MISSES AND CHILDRES's Doors
AND SuoES.-Wc are this day receiving q full
line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Boots and
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use, embrac-
ing ali of the styles now in use, which we conf
IDENTITY believe to be the very best stock in the
city. We solicit purchasers to call and exam
inc for themselves rs they will be sold at low
prices. foot 81 WADDEr's, IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The Louisville Courier Journal thinks the
best way for the Democrats to defeat Grant, u
he should run for third term, would be to
nominate him themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The President and several members of the
Cabinet and Congress left Washington last
night, for New York, to attend the funeral OF
Mr.. Greeley, which took place to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

Ia the Criminal Court of Baltimore, yester-
day, the trial of jesse W. Uppercue for the
murder of his aunt, Mrs. Amelia B. Wheat,
was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

"Activc preparations" for the Inauguration
continue to be made in Washington. Plenty of
tune. gentlemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

TIE GOLD MINES IN EIRGIN1A-That most
of the mines in the State will pay handsomely
for the investment, if they are properly man
AGED, there can be no doubt, if the recently
patented machine for extracting the gold from
the ore proves success, or even half that Is
claimed for it by the patentce. :.
I have been for many years Interested IN the
different mines located in the State, and every
one of them was abandoned on account only of
the gold, after going down sixty feet, being
Undecided in pyrtes, and the proper process OF
desuphurizug the same had not been found
The mines are more easily worked than any
others: the veins are more regular, and there
is an abundance Of gold in both the ore and
slate. The Vaucluse mines, especially, sltua
ted near Fredericksburg, have always been pro
ductivc. The large quantity OF sand lying there
on the surface, if treated properly, would amply
repay the expense OF the labor and time used
in its Development The mines in Louisa coun
~. also. can be recommended to capitalists a.
being well worthy their attention.
have always been satisfied that the lr-
giuia gold fields would eventually pay, and that
it was merely from IA want Of capital, as we'll as
lack of Judgment, that they had not been
made productive long ago. Gold mining has
heretofore been carried 90 as speculative
business, and by no means worked scientifically.
If capitalists will direct their attention to this
fact, and see that in future their mines are
worked in u legitimate manner, and opened
and developed properly, there is no doubt but
that they can be made to pay well. Httsburg
(uu,irr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The Washington Republican says:-''A good
beginning III the bill business was made in the
House yesterday More than Il dozen were in~
troduced which it is safe to say will never come
into the House again during the present Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

VERDlCTs .AGAINSTTfIE A. & T. R. r. Co.
There have been suits pending in the Circuit
Court Of Alexandria for over year, by various
parties, against the Alexandria and Fredcrlcks-
burg Railway Company, aggregatlng about
$50, 600 These suits were mainly IN the 10
terest of the Engineer Corps that had survey
ed and located the road, during the period that
the road and its franchises were under the
control of Stewart d Co. The charter and its
franchises were purchased yearly two years ago
by what was understood as branch OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Central. This company has re-
sisted the payment of the claims against the
original company, which came down as a lagacy
to the late purchasers
Last Spring some two or three OF these
cases were tried in Alexandria before the Cir
cult Court, and verdicts rendered against the
present Alexandria and Fredericksburg Com
pauy. L, was supposed that these verdicts
would have been accepted by the Railway
Company as judgment 10 regard to all SINH.
lar claims But they were not, and the case
was reopcncd at the present (talD term of the
Court and number of young men obtained
verdicts in their favor.
On Saturday last the case Of Charles B.
Morse VS. Alexandria and Frederick sburg Rail-
way company was taken up, and after argu-
ment, submitted to jury, who returned YER
dict for plaintiff, and judgment against deten.
dant for 81 ,99l.7 &c with interest from Septem-
Der lst, 1871, till paid, and costs. Similar
judgments were awarded against the same rail
road company in many other cases.
The Company has itself we'll hedgcd Ia, haV-
ing we believe built the stretch over which so
much palaver has been had, under mortgage,
50 that we really do not know whether practl-
cally, the creditors are any nearer getting their
money than they were before the judgments
were rendered -Frede1chsCurg Ae1cs.
PARpoNED. The President has directed
that pardon be issued to Richard n. Bower
man, recently an official of the Baltimore Gus
tom House, who was sentenced October y,
1871, to four years imprisonment and to pay
iue of 81, 34672, he having been convicted Tor
the embczzlcmcnt of Government funds.
A pardon has also been issued IN the case of
DR.. Thomas n. Lewis, of West Virginia, vino
was convicted in September, 1872 of remoV.
ing spirits with tax unpaid from distillery of
which he was part owner, and was sentenced to
imprisonment and to pay a fine Of $500.
In the case Of Samuel and John Rogers, of
Tennessee, convicted Of removing and having
in possession quantity of tobocco, on which
the tax bad not been paid, and sentenced to six
months imprisonment and to pay fine OF
50, 500 each, the fine has been RENTED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

Mr.. Merrick, Of Maryland, has been substl,
tuted for Mr.sBeck on the House committee
to inquire into the Credit Mobiier affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The Washington Republican says that the
Radicals need a leader 10 the House, and thinks
that that body committed a great blundcr on
Monday when it declined to accept the resigna-
toa Of Mr.. Banks as Chairman of the Foreign
Affairs Committee This don't look like
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The Prince William correspondent of the
Fredericksburg Star says that if the winter
should prove long one, there will be difficulty
in getting stock safely through till spring, as
the hay crop was unusually short.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

George S. Kendall has been appointed route
agent between Norfolk and Lynchburg, Va,
vice W. \. Stevens resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

AT the
EEpTA CLOTH n e II A l. L,
50 King street,
Are now exhibiting without exception, The finest
and best selected stock OF
FALLAND WINTER CLOTHING
ever before brought to this city. Their superior
garments arc warranted equal in every respect
to those made by the best of merchant tailors,
and are sold cheap. Call and convince yourself
AtSAREPTA CLOTHING HALL,
sep 2i SO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

We have received from Messrs. +. j. Hale
& Son, New York, No. &, OF the Cycopcdia of
the best thoughts Of Charles Dickens, which,
ike its predecessors, is excellent in selections
NIL .,yl,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

GESTLEMES's OvERcoATs, from IS to $40.
Wing Coats, or GIengaries, from SO to $40
One price only.
GEORGE G. HESSING,
No. 4l0 It'll street, n. W.,
dec 2-colw Washington, u. T..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBER 3.
CRY ITE.HS.

He Is TRULY 4 STUMP SPEAKER who, when
talking exhibits mouthful of stumps If you
would keep your dental fixtures in perfect tai X
ing order, use the fragrant SoZoDoNT daily the
recipe Is simple but sure. dec 2-eolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

REMARKS Offerings of Grain on Change to-
day were exceedingly light. There were but 81
bushels white and y OF red Wheat offered, with
sales Of the former at Isl and 1872 for very good
20 prime, and Of the latter at l75 and 49, for
good samples Sales of Rye, quantity previous
~ reported, ut 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04
TT AIR DYE,

HAIR DYE
JOHN T. BURRAGE
Is now prepared to manufacture HAIR DI +,
in any quantity, from twenty-five cents worth
up. He wishes to call the attention Of the PEG
pie to it. 1t dyes a natural black A trial is
all he asks. Warranted not to wash of. Per-
fectly harmless No. ~ Fairfax street, between
King and Cameron. nov u
MOUNT VERN n URSERIE
AI Established 25 years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE-
GION A SPECIALITY.
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES
Etc, &c.
Send for Catalogue to
Z. GILLINGHAM s. CO.,
Accotnk PoStolicc,
nov 4-twtf Fairfax CO., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

RADICAL ENATonIALC Caucus caucus
of radical Senators. called for the purpose OF
uvcriauling the committees; was cldycsteriay
in the reception room Of the Senate. No iu-
vitation was extended TO the liberal republican
Senators to participate in the proceedings and
none of them, of course, were present. The
caucus lasted about III hour, and was presided
over by Mr. Anthony. 1t IS understood that a
stern determination was expressed by the ma
jorlty Of those present to place the liberal Sena-
tors Oh exactly the same footing as democrats,
10 be treated in all respects precisely 10 the
same manner
Two or three including, it is said Mr.. Wilson
rather favored holding out to them the hand OF
forgiveness, but this would not be listened to
by others, who said that if they came back at
ALL they must take back seats and be put on a
long probation. A committee to revise the list
of standing committees was appointed consisting
Of NcSsrs Frclinghuysen, Morrill, of Maine,
Ramsey, Lewis and Stewart. This committee
will report to the adjourned caucus to be held
Tomorrow and it is perhaps needless to repeat
that every liberal who is now chairman OF a
committee will be deposed But. SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04
BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS.

DOOTS, SHOES AND HATS.
A large stock of BOOTS, SHOES AMI HATS,
below cost, at No. rs King street.
We will sell the entire stock Of Mr.. NJ. Sond-
heimer, Qate of Ramme i Sondheimer) Dough!
by us, WITHOUT REGARD To COST, t.
close the business, and invite the public to call
early and often HEIGHT i PUTZEL,
dec 2-tf No. Gs King street
DEAL HAIR DEPAR TAE \ T
IL Of
GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
IS King street.
Ali the REAL HAIR CURLS sold from tins
house during the past five years will be REQUIRED
FREE OF CHARGE. Send them in.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
dec2 Is King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

NJ -,
The annual meeting of the Stockholders OF ne {,
FAIRFAX s. GEORGETOWN TURNPlhh
COMPANY will be held in the Baptist Church
at Falls Church, Va, on SATURDAY, lie
cember 7th 1872, at = o'clock.
By order of the Directors:
nov ls-eotd w. II. DANIEL Srcty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

MYSTERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN New YORK.
The New York World gives list of the
names of fifty persons who have mysteriousIy
disappeared in that city since August last
What list What sin and misery would we
have unfolded to view had we the history and
fate of each portrayed. The list embraces
from the tender age of twelve to the veteran
Of sixty. Some Of them have absconded-
some been kidnapped have stepped
from the paths of virtue and honor into the by
WAYS of sin and shame The World calculates
that probably tour-htths OF the list may be ac
counted for on the score of voluntary or com
pusory absenteesm, but there still remains
ten or dozen lives which have been snufcd
out most mysteriously and whose manner Of
passing away is jealousy guarded as dread
secret by the river and the streets. The de-
scriptions of the missing parties are sadly inter
esting. We give the captions OF tew-Lost
with 81, 100 in Gold-Lett her Home in Mon
roe Street-Dccoyed from Home-last Seen
in Bank-A Boy of Twelve Missing there
are half dozen of such)-Lost " nile in
Search of Employment-Disappcared from
the Platform of Cara Girl of Fourteen
An Old Woman Mssng-Baggage still at Cas-
tie Garden, &C., &C. The Police proper and
the aid of Detectives were invoked in probably
almost every case of mysterious disappearance,
aud 10 some Instances lavish sums OF money ex.
pended, but all in vain The veil over those
lives has not been and probably never will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The American Press Association has sued
the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph for libel,
claiming $4,000 damages The Telegraph
somc days since called the American Press As
ISOLATION bogus concern" hence this suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

- FORRENT-A THREE-STORY BRICK
Ea HOUSE, No. IS Columbus sire t. between
Prince and Duk,. Water in bed and bath rooms.
Apply ut HOWELL'S Hat store, No. 80 King
street. decd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04

The stage lines from Stanton to Harrison
burg aud Lexington have resumed their trips
after cessation on account OF the horse dis
ease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-04
.1.HESE.HE.fT.S.

CAREPTA HALL.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-14

Oliver Optics Magazine for November con
tajhs the continuation of ssLittle Bobtail,
by It's editor, Oliver Optic. More OF swim
ming his Spurs" by Elijah kellogg which
deepsns in interest. Two chapters of Vir-
glnia' F .Townsend's "Only Girls.'' which is q
delightful story The boys adventures
Among the Raftsmen'' are continued. Then
q deli htful story by Clara Dolliver, enti-
tied. 1.-THE Little BARRIERS Daughter" and an
original dialogue, "The Dolly Warden" by
Mrs. L., A. B. Curtis. Poems, slender an
trne.'' Sketches, thrilling and instrue i've.
Pigeon-hole Papers invaluable and Interest,"
ing. The Orator gives MRS Grundy's Solil-
oquy." Head-Work is peculiar aud puzzling;
and D, F. Hodges, editor of "The Sacred
Crown" furnishes jolly music with the
title of 'The Rural Serenaders.'' The illus.
trations are good, especially the four full page
illustrations, and the whole number for No
'vefnber is little in advance of any previous
number. g. eat attractions are offered for the
new volume, in the prospectus, which ap-
pears this month. Serd for specimen num-
Der. LEE & SHEPPARD, Publishers, Boston,
at So so per year. ax
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-14

The encouragement of home industry is a
daty we owe to the city in which we live.
Whenever a man can buy az good an article
al as low price, manufactured at home, as
he can get from abroad, it is for his own in
crest 10 buy the home made, since the tn
couragement Of the manufacturing interest is
one of the principal things Wisconsin needs
TO enable her to compete successfully with
The Eastern states. Look out then for your
own town, keep your money at home, and
thus increase our wealth.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-14

Kenosha has always had good musical tai
eut. Very few to WIS in the West could, at a
weeks notice, give better concert than the
amateur musicians ofour city. Que ,nisfor-
tune has, however, cl"gged the wheels of
progress. and that has been the lack of order,
so essential to progress In music or anything
else. A new order OF things has been sug-
gested by DR.. Clary. who is lover of good
music, and also, If We are rightly informed,
q good musician. It is proposed that all
amateurs who are go inclined shall be band
ed together. and be known under the name of
the henosha Philharmonlcs. first~cass
professional will probably be engaged to drill
the society in instrumental and vocal mu-
sic From all we can learn about this move
ment, we judge that success will attend it.
II the design of the managers is to use their
voices and instruments in educating the
hearts of the people, and raising the musical
standard of the community, then they have
on hand an enterprise deserving of all
praise, and one which will surely be well
supported.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-14

BAPTIST SUNDAY School CONCERT The
conc. rts given by this Sunday School have
become dessryedIy popular They are cre'
ating viii hin the children love for the beau
tiful in song and poetry. and uniting them in
their pursuit OF the higher education cut
ture OF the spiritual. One week ago last
Sunday, the Baptist Church was crowded, to
hear and see the school children in their ex
ercIses. A programme of considerable merit
hac been arranged, and under the conductor
ship OF Mr.. s. J. Vinegar successfully
carried out. We understand that the only
disappointment ofthe occasion was the sb-
sence of one scholar who had practised a
most beautiful solo, which she was unable to
sing on account of sickness. However, the
audience went home perfectly delighted
with the entertainment, and as they had
not expected the missing one, they were not
subjected to any disappointment. rn
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-14
JOTTINGS.

For any pain use TarbeA's Magic Bal M.
The wood-sawyer's occupation has almost
gone.
Yarns, Germantown, Shaker and Balmoral
atSimmons. .s
Blanket and Flannel stock large as everat
There has been rise in milk during the
week. lis now six cents per quart.
Furs. and Fur Goods, large stock and low
prices, at Summons. ~s-0
"Oid Greeley gif barty;
We're is dat barty now p .
For DiArrhea, TarbelPs "Magic Balm " i
sure cure. e,..... .r-e..
Turkeys are said TO be putting on long ia
ces. Thanksgiving Day approacheth.
Repelents and Waterproofs, all colors-all
prices, at Simmons. L.-.
Mr. Ellington Pierce was at the polls on
election day. He goes out quite often.
The greatest Pain Killer: Tarbell's 'Mag-
ic Balm"
We submit that sw eetening ones coffee is
the first stirring event OF the day.
shawIs, elegan, assortment and prices to
suit any pulse, at simmons
Rev. G. A. England formerly pastor of
the VI. e. Church, has been visiting his
friends in the city during he past week.
Forest leaves are covering the eaIth with
a carpet more richly variegated than ever
grsced the parlor Of human mansion.
Velvets, Velveteens, Pushes, Basket
Clorbs, Chinchllas, Beavers, and Fancy
Cloakings, at Simmons.
Scores of men who have hitherto voted
split tickets would look at nothing but a
straight Republican ticket at the last cleo
tiOn.
Skirts, Empress, Eugenes, Boulevards,
Russian Gore, etc, for Ladiesand Misses at
Simmons.
James Flemming, who some time ago stole
coat from the Office OF b Simmons g. CO has been
sent to Waupun for SIX months a ~.
Seeing what IS ahead OF us, may each us to
advance slowly. The snail, whose eyes are
at the ends OF its horns, is the slowest of an
finals. c s4#sBE.E6
The unpleasant weather or election day
affected the vote in the County What
would have been the figures If the tull Rs
publican strength had been gotout?
Don't spend your time, ink, and pens,
writing ugly letter and bill-heads, when you
eau have elegant ones printed ~ his Office
for little more than the paper costs Don't
you do IL.
The Republican candidate for tbs Assem-
by, DR.. A. Farr, received handsome en-
dorsement at the hands of the people at the
recent election, proving copctuslveiy that
the course pursued by his caiumpiaGors did
not 10 down. and also proving he folly OF
attempting to run ans Que against him. He
Is careful and prudent and The people may
rest assured that rs far as he is concerned
their interests viii not suffer at his hands,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-14

THEPEAK FAMILY BELL RINGERS will give
CONCERT at Sim mons Hall tomorrow, Friday,
evening. All have heard OF the Peak Fami-
ly, and almost every one has heard thcr. fer
they have given concerts frem 1889 to 1879.
some of the originals ara In the present FAM
lily, and some OF the present company belong
10 the third generation. All who believe in
the hereditary transmission of qualities need
aot be told that tha Peak Family have gone
On rom good to BITTER and BEST, and will
9ivc one of their best Bell Ringing. Musical
Concerts. Nor need the Muaic Loving Pub
tic be told to go and hear them. Admission
50 c.. children Csc. Reserved seats can be
secured auithoat extra at Johnson's Book Store.