Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-17
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Some preachers IN New L Ork nave periooic
agitation on the subject Of tobacco. 1t seems
that the weed is always troubling those who
don't use it more than those who do. At any
rate in the Conference on Saturday some menu
bers offered resolution recommending entire
abstinence from tobacco, and proceeded to ar
que in the same old track-that it is poison.
that it shortens life and brings on half doz-
en- diseases with unpronounceable names. But
brother, Richardson by name, who came with
spirit to the defence of what he declared had
been friend to him during Il life Of eighty
three years.
The bark William Cloves, which arrived at
Boston on the 10th inst. from Melbourne,
brought as part of her cargo 2,725 bales OF
wool. The Globe of that city says From the
published statements of the condition OF the
the trade that there is great demand for the
staple, and hence the high prices at which the
various grades are held; but we are of the opln-
iou that the present condition of the market is
feverish.
Owing to the advancing prices OF iron, some
railroads which had contemplated extensive op-
erations in the way of reaying tracks are aban-
doniug their enterprises, content to make such
ret)dlfS Only DIS arc uOSOSo. ooAiS,
whose managers had the good fortune to con
tract in advance for large supplies of rails, both
iron and steel, will be able to pursue their sta
BILE policy unhampered. Rolling mills are
checked in their operations.
The divorce mania continues to rage iu Mas
sachusetts. Look at the docket of the Su-
preme Court now in session at Taunton One
hundred and fifty one cases in all and of these
seventy four are petitions tor divorce and four
for leave to marry again Thus, more than
one-haf the business of the highest court in
the Commonwealth relates either to the disso
luton of marriages or to petitions arising out
of such dissolution
DR.. Carter, Of New York, the clergyman
whom, as he alleges, young female person at
tempted some weeks ago to black mail, has
manifested a proper determination 10 pursuing
the cul prit to proper punishment Ii guilty OF
this attempted crime, committed against man
of DR.. Carriers avocation-and there appears
to be scant reason to believe her innocent of it
the punishment of the girl should be certain.
Two leading New York journals, one especi
ally representing the Administration, and the
Other the great element of Republican discon
tent are now, day after day, busily engaged in
discussing the grave question whether the
seniF editor of the Tribune and the ez,Presl-
dent sof the Confederate States did shake hands,
and, if they did, with whom the act OF civility
originated, Mr. Greeley or Mr.. Davis.
DR.. Paul Schoeppe, who was convicted of
numbering Miss Steinnecke by poison, has
been granted new trial, which will commence
in Carlisle Pa, ,on the 2Sthinstant. He has lived
for three years under the shadow of the gal
lows, needing nothing but the appointment OF
j. L., 70 hopu him and at-
ter all this weary waiting he is to have another
chance for his life.
Montgomery Blair, declares in favor of the
Cincinnati Convention, and says: II shall
support the movement earnestly, although
it will be in the hands of Republicans
exclusively, and with no advantage to myself
or friends-save what will be shared by the
whole country in being freed from wholly If
responsible Government.
Carpet shaking (says an exchange) is at
hand Here is bit of advice which it will be
well for housekeepers to heed When a carpet
is taken UP to be cleaned, the floor beneath IS
generally covered with dust. This dust is very
fine aud dry, and poisonous to the lungs. Be-
fore removing it, sprinkle the floor with dilute
carbolic acid.
The great demonstration in New York Oh
Friday night last in opposition to the present
administration and its continuance for another
official term, produced a decided impression
among all classes of politicians in that city. and
has afforded generally the fairest indication yet
presented Of the Importance OF the movement.
When the new frontier fortresses of Germany
are finished, it will be probably the strongest
line of defences 10 the world The line will run
from Cologne through Cohlentz, Mayence,
Metz, Bitsch, Strasburg and New Brisach. to
new fortress which will be built somewhere
in the Black Forest region.
Certain church-goers in Norwich, Conn,
are puzzed. A month ago clergyman from
NIeriden preached very fine sermon to them.
Last Sunday clergyman from EaglevlIle
preached eloquently to them, but 1t was the
same sermon. Now they are anxious to know
who wrote it.
1t is said that the Howard case has so far
progressed, as to leave no doubt that he will
be released in short time. The Spanish
Government without admitting wrong 10 Its
treatment of Howard, under the circumstances,
will release him as an act of courtesy to the
United States.
One of the latest sensation stories COM
mences with the casual remark: Did you ever,
gente reader, have tussel with full grown
Bengal tiger?' The Chicago Post says: we
did. and if the king had turned, as we betted 1t
would, we d have come out S35 ahead.
The success of our Signal Service observa-
tious has provoked honorable emulation in 9th
er countries. From the West Indies we have
interesting intelligence Of arrangements to pro,
vide meteorological stations.
Mrs. Boswell was burned to death, IN Wash
ngton, on Sunday evening, by the explosion OF
coal oil lamp. She was pouring the oil from
the lamp on the fire. to make it burn quicker.
Senator Fenton "sympathises" with the
Liberal Republican movement in New ork.