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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-19
CITY ITEMS.
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To Purchasers % Holiday CIOthInH.
MARX ruE FACT.
We are now offering
Mems Dress Suits from 90 TO $50
Mems Dress Suits from $40 70 t5D
Mems Dross Suits from SIS TO 900.
Business Suits from SIC to SEQ
Business Suits from t2o 10 $50
49,. Business suits from eS5 TO go
Working Suits from o to Gih
WOrking Butts from els TO go.
Working suila from ga to $50.
OveFcoats, Melton, from ti2 10 ElA
Overcoata, blue, brown and gray ChInchllla
SIS to t25.
overcoats, blne, brown Beaver, t2s to ts5
Boys GETAWAY Suits from % TO o.
Boys franklln Suits from SO TO GiA
Boys Chesterfield Suits from SIS 10 cas-.
Boys Cape OyercOats from % 70 as
Youths OveTcoats from SIS 70 e25.
Mems Talmns and Wing Coats
MOAB WALKER a CO.,
Gil Pennsylvanla avenue,
Metropolitan Hotel Building,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30
MiserIIaneous. ri

TRADE CNIuNIsM N THE hfrcHEN.-
II appears that the Scotch have paved
the way for lock out among the
kitchen maids. Recently meeting ui
domestic servants resident in Dun,iee
and neighborhood was held. The Dun
dee 1dreTfiSer says: Two girls adj
dressed the meeting at some length.
contending that the domestic servants
were entitled TO a half holiday week
and free Sabbath every fortnight
They stated that they saw nothing to
prevent such an arrangement being car
ried out; but if there was really any
thing to prevent all the SCI wants getting
away on one day, lull holiday once a
fortnight be substituted. Then ii was
considered that il the servants got up al
d clock i'll the morning and went to
bed at 10, there would be sufficient time
10 do all the worA required of tnem.
while ii was strongly argued that no
labor should be performed Oh SUNDAY
except what was absolutely necessary.
1t was declared that on the Sabbath
there was usually special cooking, and
that hence IA great amount of labor was
entailed on the servants which they did
not experience On the o her DAYS of he
Ntth, anu lHdt lile -aDDdtt, therefore,
entailed an amount Of lrudgerv which
was unbearablc y long and animated
discussion afterwards was held a to the
restrictions which were placed upon the
wearing apparel Of the servants. twas
centended that if they were compelled
TO wear what was generally known "a, a
flag, it should be at the expense OF the
mistress. The opinion was. however,
that it should not be worn at all. The
stipulations as To what should be worn
in the way OF dress and jewelry were
also considered, aud it was thought the
| mistress had no right o interief re with
their apparel in any way 80 long as it
was paid for. Some humorous remarks
were made a. TO the slringency with
which mistresses inquired into the char
acter OF their servants. 1t was pointed
out that they were perfectly omnipo,e ,ent
| in their control of their servants career,
and it was urged that it was high time
that the domestic servants should form
themselves into an organization where
| by they would be enabled to secure in
formation not only regarding the charac-
tiers OF those who might become tneir
employers, but also respecting their gem
eIal temper and conduct. Ii a agreed
To form an association"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

\ PnAcrlcN VIEW OF UMBRELLA>-
Among the uses which the umbrella
may bc put j. poking an utter stranger
afflicted with umba.o in thu btck. un-
der the impression that he i, smith. 1t
also -cry- TO keep of the rain; first.
when il rains; second. VIII eu it docs not
rain It~ uses in tile first event are bal
pablc t. the most naked eve. The sc,-
ond may be practically Illustrated
by taking an umbrella down town u
cloudy morning. The inevitable re-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

ENTREME CoLD.-Dr Kane in one of
the expeditions in searcn of Sir John
Franklin, records that ION the jth of
FEBRUARY, 1854, the alcoholic therInom,-
tiers indicated the terrible temperature
of seventy-five degrees below zero. or
one hundred aud seven degree. below
the freezing-point of water. AT such
temperatures cDloric ether became solid.
and carefully prepared chlorotorm ex-
hibited granular peliicle on it, surface
Spirit OF maphtha froze al fifty-four de-
grees, and oi! oil sassairas ai iortv-nine
degrees below zero. The cxhalations of
insensible perspiration from the surface
of The body invested or exposed or partI-
ally clad parts with a wreath OF vapor.
The air had perceptible pungency up
OH inspiration, and when breathed for
any length of time, it impaired sensa-
ton of dryness to the air passages, induc-
ing the men TO breathe guardedly and
with lips compres-ed."--[ Good Health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

The average yearly proportion OF
deaths to the population in the various
States and Territories in this country, is
a. fpllows.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

Mr.. Cleveland, a temporary visitor to
Carthage, N. T., having gained the al
fection OF two OF its sweetest Didos, the
Carthagenian youth, fired with jealousy.
deputcd Messrs. Clark and Ford to bust
the fange of his car. Mr.. Cleveland
proved no less invincible i'm war than
love: saw and raised them with his
little revolver. All three wear coat
plaster Dolly Vardens.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30
].)oetrp.

The following poem. copied from the Gosh
ocion to.l Democrat WAS written by ;. NJ
Croihers Of Springfield in that state. boy
Of fourteen years old. who has given the most
wonderful evidence of genius. lie i q student,
and attending college.
The poem i remarkable. not only torii, YER
sihcaiion but tor the poetica thought and glow =
Ing colors SO finely expressed. Many poems
arc bound in blue and gold which have not hal II
the merit Of this one, which we give complete
The Gift of Winter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

From the above it would seem that
the average dcath-rate in this country is
while III Europe il i one 30 forft Two;
from which. it the figures are correct, it
appears hat the United States beats
Europe on life and health considerations
a long wav. But then, there are other
statisticiaus who figure differently, and
p poDably with more truth.-( Northeast
era Weekly RecieU
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

MoRTUARY - \ certain statistician,
having studied up the mortality statist cs
of the United States ana several Of the
European countries, furnishes the fol-
lowing figures in reference TO the per-
centagc OF deaths to the whole popua-
ton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

What is the funniest burglary on re-
cord! When the nan burst into Il
laugh.'-C Er. Not half as funny as the
horse who broke into trot, or the man
who broke into horse laugh.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-05-30

A poor, defenceless little founding in
Pennsylvania has been named-Delly
Warden. Can inhumanity 20 farther!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The Richmond Dispatch says that, the coun-
try is suffering from degree of corruption
that has not been excelled in the worst govern
ments the world ever saw The entire disap-
pearance fall sincerity and honesty amongst
so many is evident to every one; and the public
character Of the nation is growing worse daily
There is an effort now on foot to put check
upon the rapid decay, but to rejecting minds
it looks very much like forlorn attempt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

Mr. Lewis Shumate, Of Fauquier county, in
letter to the Richmond Enquirer, says
Saturday evening I had fifty fine ewes with
lambs at their sides; I fed them and turned
them out in field near my house. Sunday
morning was called to the field by the infor-
nation of one of my hands and found twenty.
three of the ewes killed and some eight or ten
so badly torn as to be valueless My lambs had
almost all been eaten. This was the work of
dogs, of which there are some twenty or thirty
10 settlement of colored people near me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The Chicago Tribune has discovered short
road to woman suffrage, and is surprised that
Mrs. Hooker, Mrs Woodruff, and the rest do
not at once adopt the the most natural and
ready meaps to accomplish their ends Let
them come to the polls in male attire, short
hair, stove-pipe hats and knee boots, and offer
to vote The theory of the Tribune is that a
pair of pantaloons is worth more to them than
a constitutional amendment, and that clad in
male habiliments they may give in their names
with initials, only, and defy the inspectors to
ask any other evidence Of their right to be
registered and to vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

RAILROAD RECEIPTS. The following are the
receipts by the O., A. & VI. R. r. for the
week Corn 1926 bushels, wheat 934, oats 1870.
corn meal S96, seed Is, beens 10 dried fruit
10, onions 10, ground sumac l26 bags, -four
1873 bbls, hay 453 bales, leather 25 rolls. eggs
IS bbls and boxes, butter 9 bhls and irkins.
bacon ,497 lbs, lard Grkins, cheese boxes
tobacco % boxes and cases, dressed poultry 5
bbl, fowls 9 coops, dressed hogs Is, brandy
Dbl, brooms Is bundles. apples Dbl, stone
ware ls7 pieces, fresh beef 81 lbs, wood !
cords, hides 49lbundles, cabbage 10 bags, calf
skins bale and skins, sheep skins 10 bales
and 10 skins, pig iron 40, 900 lbs, spokes $, l50
rags 1915 lbs, wool > sacks, fur s packages,
castings IS lbs, trees bundle, maple sugar 2
boxes, hoop poles 40 bundles, iron 1915 lbs,
COWS, calves &c. so, empty casks 20, wood pins
2l0, lumber $1,000 feet, car wees .. cattle 9
cars, sheep cars, cattle aud sheep car
horses car, logs car, slate l car
The receipts per w. 4 0. r. r. for the
week we're: Wheat 1862 bushels: corn 40.
oats Is. meal so, -four IS bbls, eggs 10, poul-
try II, butter S, apples !, pork 2240 lbs, hides
5 bales, broous 10, seed II boxes, calves &C.
wood 81 cars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

In the French National Assembly yesterday
which the Budget was under discussion, Pres,
ident Theirs made speech defending the est,
mates of the War Department. He insisted
they could not be reduced. 1t was necessary
to replace materials of war, to fortify the from
tier, repair Notifications and create real
army. Itisrumored that Gen. .Cissy, Minister OF
War, will ask for credit Of 200 900, 900 francs
for building new forts around Paris aad for
Notifications on the frontier, particularly at
Longwy and Belfort The Prussians are ac-
lively extending the for,fcations Of Metz and
Strasbourg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

At last the land scrip has been disposed of
it has been given by the votes of the Legisla-
ture to the Preston and DIN Institute and
Hampton Normal and Agricultural College,
two-thirds to the former and one-third to the
latter. The Preston and DIN Institute is To-
Gated at Blacksburg, in Montgomery county,
and Hampton Normal and Agricultural lnSti,
tute is located at Hampton, and was built, we
believe, by the Freedmen's Bureau. The Sc
lections made are not generally acceptable to the
people of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16
ALEXANDRIA; VA.
SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1872

CONGRESS- the Senate, yesterday, bill
was passed authorizing the President to ap-
point Paymaster General in the army. The
tariff bill was taken up, and Mr.. Sherman
made speech in explanation of its provisions
A bill was reported to punish by fine and i'm
priscnmeut irresponsible bidding for the mail
carving contracts Mr. Trumbull made an eX-
planaton in denial of the statement that he bad
charged the government an illegal fee of Sl0,-
600 in the McArdle case before the Supreme
Court, and there followed between him aud
Mr.. Chandler sharp debate, in the course OF
which Mr. Trumbull charged that this attack
had been made upon him because of his deter
mined opposition to fraud and corruption.
Mr.. Chandler denied that it was legal for a
member of Congress to appear in cases for the
Government, and said, as to the illusions made
to him, she hurled back the slime upon its
Shiny source The Vice President called Mr..
G. to order and the latter apologized.
In the House of Representatives, petition
was presented from citizens of Maryland against
reduction of the duties n wool, iron or coal.
The Com mittee on Commerce was instructed tc
inquire into alleged combinations made by rail
roads to the injury Of commerce. \ bill to legal
ize certain port charges 10 Maryland and Geor-
gia was tabled The St. Croix WISCONSIN rail
road land grant bill was amended and passed.
The Senate adjourned until Monday, and the
House met to-day for general debate only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

THE TREATY OF WAsHINGToN.-As stated
in yesterdays Gazette, copies of the reply of
Secretary Fish TO the note of Earl Granville
have been communicated to the British Secre-
tary of State for Foreign Affairs. Mr.. Glad
stone in reply to request of Dsraeh, in the
House of Commons, for the production of the
despatch. said the reply of the American Gov
ernment, though friendly, is firm and unyield-
ing, and calls upon England to submit to the
Geneva tribunal of arbitration the question
whether the claims for consequential damages
shall be admitted and discussed by that Board.
Mr.. Dsraei alluded to the public anxiety to
know the nature Of the reply, and asked if it
could be laid before the House Mr.. Gladstone
replied that Cabinet meeting would be held
to-day, at which the answer OF Mr.. Fish would
be considered after that the Government
would report on the subject. Mr.. Horseman
gave notice in case of further negotiations with
the government Of the Z. S. he should ask of
her Majesty's Government that nothing, be ac-
cepted as final until sanctioned by Parliament.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The Richmond Dispatch says "A few days
ago mention was made of the new endowmen t
plan which the Odd Fellows of Richmond pro-
pose to engraft upon their charitable system.
Since that notice was published convention
of representatives of FIVE out Of the six lodges
in this city has been held, and the plan was
unanimously adopted. Its principal feature IS
that at the death of any Odd-F Fellow his widow
will receive say $500 to 81, 900, which will give
her sum sufficient to purchase home, and
the cost to each member of the lodges will be
not more than SO year, less than three cts.
per day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16
ICOMMU,NICATED

In one of the late numbers of the Gazette,
as county item, from the Fairfax News, is
the following
'Silicate has been discovered on farm u
the county, lying in Mount Vernon township,
on the line of the A. & f. R. r., about !
miles from Alexandria. >
Having pondered over this announcement
and not being able to reterthe substance spoken
of to any particular species in the vegetable,
animal or mineral Kingdom | have comc to the
conclusion that the discovery must be the
Syndicate, which We see so often alluded to
in the Washington papers. If 50, | hope the
proprietor will reap rich harvest. Will you
or some Of you knowing ones have the kindness
to relieve me Of my auaudary? JouN.
Fairfax county, March Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

A prominent Senator, who is on one of the
most important investigating committees, says
there is no doubt in his mind that our whole
civil service is rotten to the core, both in sys-
tenn and execution, and that the only cure for
it must be demand for reform like that which
overthrow the New York ring. 1t seems i'm
possible to reach the root Of evils complained of
through Investigating committees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The trial of Marshal Bazane for the capitu-
lation of Metz is expected and just now occu-
pies public attention in France. AS he can
only be tried by bis peers, there is some diff
Guilty in assembling court-martial which is
competent, as nearly all the Marshals Of France,
of whom the court must be composed were
themselves concerned in some capltulation or
surrender during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

A dispatch from ST. Louis, says There
will be mass meeting of the women of the
Methodist Church here tomorrow, to consider
plan for memoriazing the General Confer
ence of the Methodist Church to permit the
ordination of women as ministers The call
for the meeting was signed by ladies holding
high social positions and of great personal
worth"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The New York, Bulletin, in its review of the
dry goods business for the week, says THE
WOODEN goods trade presents some features al
together unusual at this period of the year.
There is comparative dullucss in the trade iu
spring goods, while winter weights are i'll active
request and sell more freely than they have at
this period for long time past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

A COOP FRUIT YEAR-From present lnd-
cations, we may expect heavy crop OF fruit Of
all kinds the coming season: from the TACT that
the excessive cold weather We have had during
the winter and up to the present time has pre-
vented the fruit trees from budding. \ pleas
ant and agreeable thought that of having an
abundance Of fruit-IurlmoM Tuyinitm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The Lexington (Va.) Citizen says:-'We
learn that W. W. Cocoran esq. of Washington
has purchased the Howard Library of thirty
six hundred Volumes and presented it to the
Washington and Lee University. It is the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

1t will be seen that both Houses of the Legs-
iature have agreed to an extension of the pres
ent session for seven days, from Tuesday next.
The people of the State will be very much dis
appointed at this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

\ rea.tou seems to have taken place in re
gard to iron and wooden ships. The latter ar
now coming into Use again III preference to tie
former
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

Edward A. Pollard has written an Essay
on the South" He says not few unpleasant
and not very complimentary things about JEFF
ferson Davis, H. A. Wise, Alexander Steph-
ems, Jubal Early and other distinguished
Sontherners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

A dispatch from Richmond says: "A gen
eral agent Of the Postoffice Department Is here
making a ,igid investigation into the abuses
and Irregularities in the Richmond Postolhce
General decentralization and confusion exist in
the mails, and the pubic are becoming very
tired of the disorganized condition Of affairs. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The Prince Georges county, Md, farmers
are respondent because the weather will not al
low them to prepare their tobacco beds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The question is asked, what became of the
Temperance and Labor reform movements in
the late New Hampshire election2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

The Treasury Department desires to retire
the present issue of legal teuders aud to sub>ti-
tute for them, as circulating medium, the
United States notes Of the series OF 1869, and
the Treasurer has issued the necessary regula-
tons for the redemption of one and The issuing
of the other class Of currency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

We observe that movements are being made
in many COUNTIES for reasseSs!ncnt OF lands,
under the late act Of the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

A part of the Brook6eld estate, in Noting
ham district, Prince Georges county, Nd, has
been sold to DR.. W. w. Waring for $3.50
par acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Fredericksburg Ledger says: One
firm in town, the other day, loaded one vessel
with six thousand bushels Of corn for shipment.
We learn that six large vessels have been en-
gagged on the Rappahanuock. principally BY the
merchants of this place, tn ship corn and other
produce. These vessels are sent to the differ.
eut cities where the market is best
Mr. WIN. Easton, an Eugishmun. who has
lately settled in Gordonvi!le, recently brought
up eighteen of his cuuntrymen to his Deighbor-
hood from Norfolk, whittier they came by the
Allan line. He has been Instrumental IN bring
ing good many English over
The Fredericksburg Herald says: - llcrrlngs
have made their appearance in our mark and
sold from p to IS cents bunch. Shad have
not put in an appearance as yet; In fact all
kinds of fresh fish are scarce.
Mr. John T. Almond, postmaster at Orange
Court House, died on the 18th inst. He was
a worthy and respected citizen.
BONDS AND CERTIFICATES. -The Richmond
Correspondent Of the Petersburg Index, says :
-"Wcst Virginia certificates" are now being
bought in this city at l6 cents on the dollar,
but there is no sort Of demand Tor them.
Their tendency is steadily downward, on ali the
stock markets Of the country. | uno er>tand
that all of the sharp SPECTATORS both here and
10 Baltimore, feeling assured that they will be
utterly repudatcd by old Virginia, have sold
out aud that these securities are now Tor
the most part, iu the hands OF innocent or lg
uoraut purchasers, or the most desperate stuck
jobbers Though the second Auditor has gone
North to see about printing new bonds for the
New Funding, it seems To be very doubtful
whether anybody will fund. Just look at the
thing Ia man under the repeating act will be
required to give up his good old Virginia bond,
issued years ago, and take a registered or c1u-
pom bond for TWO thirds. on which he will re-
ceive four per cent. Now who will fund ?
What will be Use of funding? What can those
who fund gain? Clearly, nothing. This seems
to be the impression of the officers of the Gov-
ernmeut, for though the Second Auditor and
Treasurer are required to have these bonds
printed. they will have very few printed for the
present..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

There is an effort being made among the
colored people in Washington to have one Or
more of their race appointed on the Police
Commission
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16

ZINE TOILET SOAPS Brown Windsor
Il Bath Almond, Honey Glycerine, Italian,
Persian Palm and other Soaps, for sale by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
feb q l66 and ITO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-16
$4,000
W o Z TIL

My order for Childrens Carriages to the
above amount having been placed for drst-class
goods at one of the best factories in the United
States, l would state that the first instalment Of
this Large purchase will arrive by the New York
steamer on the 18th of March, and prices will
range from 3d. to 81, and every Carriage
warranted durable.