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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY p.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Coukling of.
fered resolution requesting the President to
Inform the Senate in regard to the recommen-
datious for removals from or appointments to
Office that have been made by the Senators
from New York. Missouri, Illinois aud Ne
braska. The inquiry is designed to show that
Messrs Schurz, Trumbull, Fenton and Thayer,
have been as urgent as any Others in their APP
plications at the departments. Mr.. Morton,
in speaking on the resolution, coutradicted
Mr.. Trumbull's assertion that he had made
but few recommendations for Office during the
present administration The subject was moi
disposed of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

FAIRFAX County RI From the Fairfax
News The Board Of Supervisors met Or
Friday last All the members were present
The new law for the re-assessuent of lands
which was the special subject for which the
meeting was called, Was taken up. The
opinion Of majority of the Board seemed de-
cidrdIy opposed to any action under the law.
1t was considered that the expense it would
entail upon the county would more than coun
terbalance any advantage likely to be gained
by re. assessment No fual action was tai ken
The attendance at Court last Monday week
was rather slim.
A number OF friends were assembled at the
residence Of the brides father, on Tuesday
morning last, to witness the marriage Of Mr.
c. Horton Spcer and Miss Sarah A. Garfield
eldest daughter OF Mr.. B. Garfield, Of this
place Rev. Robert \. Scott, of tn, VI. +,
Church, soemnized the marriage rites.
A petition is being numerously signed by
the citizens of Fairfax county, asking Congress
to construct bridge over the Potomac river
at some point between the Long Bridge and
the Aqueduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Mr.. Conkling has introduced a bill in the Sen
ate TO abolish the office ofWeigher in the Custom
Houses, and to have the weighing done by ln
spectors under the direction of the Surveyors
of Customs. Mr.. Spencer has presented bill to
grant amnesty ON condition that it shall not en-
title persons benefited to set up any claim
against the u. S. which accrued during the ex
istence of the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

The debate in the Senate on Mr.. Sumner S
resolution relative to the sale Of arms to
France, was continued yesterday. Mr.. Nye
made political speech in behalf Of the Ad-
miuistration, and Mr. Frelinghuysen followed.
He discussed the question of the sale Of arms,
the New York Custom House difficulties, and
the political aspects of the situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

A public meeting Is to be held this evening
in Baltimore, on the subject of the ''Washing-
ton treaty." Mr. Reverdy johnson, former
minister to England, is to preside, and it is un-
derstood he will make an address on the course
Of the negotiations the results supposed to
have been arrived at, and the alternatives uu-
der the present condition of things.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

A New York letter, states that, notwith-
standing the frequent assurances Of late that
the ice crop, despite the unusual mldness OF
the season, was abundant, the leading dealers
in New York have called meeting, with the
purpose, it is understood, Of advancing their
prices FROM 81 to IS. This is beginning early,
ipdaa1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

One hundred and fifty convlcts from the
State Penitentiary we're yesterday hired to the
contractors at Lewis tunnel, on the Chesa,
peake aud Ohio railroad, at forty cents per
day. Three hundred have also been hired 10
DanvilIe road, at the same price. In addition
to these, Mason 4 Gooch have 300 at Mill
boro and Jerry run, on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

CHASED BY A SAW ioG-A Canadian wto
was engaged la,t week the brow at Il hl!
near Plttsicld. Mass, ~ cutting timber ami
rolling it to the hutturi, ru'lrnv"led ~ urllru
late a log for safe descent. !.It disr"trrrItt9'
il was getting The better Of hn. H. Wa OF
the under side and il woltl1 nn ii" To- let II
slide" 81 he >,.reaint.l for help. Rut 10 hr!r
came His strength surely ana rapidly
filling, and there was nothing To ii" hn t. run
for il, ana ran h. did "A fearful! race. The M
turul philosophers say that i log gains IN rapIi
its as it ,lesceuds Ii IL otherwise with H.:
man legs on 4 run, even when a. III tins ca,
the descent is steep and icy. There was NO
turning out, and the log gained with terr''~
rapidly on the frightened Canack, and vas
now just on his heels. when luckily he splen
hollow III his path into which he popped with
bound, but hal barely time to hnddle him
self into his hole, when crash crash tn:
log Murdered over him and left him safe. hnt
about the n.osr bail, sralrl han that ever
hallpned
/ ENNsYLvAyiA Coal TRADE Prices Of
coal OH board Of vessels AT port Richmond tor
shipment to ports south Of Cape Henry aud
east of New Brunswick, \. j.. and along the
line Of the Delaware and Raritan Canal, at the
close IF the past week were For Locust
Mountain lump aud steamboat 50 % broken
50 60 egg $3.50 STOW: <4.uo. ana chcSnut
81 So For red ash e-s - II and stove -. -.
For Shenandoah lump and steamboat IS %
| broken, 50 GO : egg. -. % stove 81 chcS-
nut. 1920 The following are the quoted
prices for the same kinds and sizes Of Goa! tor
near shipment and home consumption, VIZ -
Schuylkill red ash, $jlj L. white ash lump,
81 ;Da4 - Steamboat a. jOa4. - broken,
81 5Oa4 - egg. 81 i0a4.15 stove, 81. 5n5 {;
che>nut, 50 G0a3 - Shenandoah steamboat,
so, and broken, $4aj. PM Lnigr
Rev. c. c. Brine y esteriay morning
Rev C. &. Biting finished his second lecture
on Solomon's Temple b fore the students of
Richmond College. He had delighted an
dience to hear ham He had given much re.
search to the interesting and Intricate subject.
| Some of his conclusions were novel but tor!ltl-
ed by srriptural authority Rejrcting many
prevalent traditions, thoroughly anaIrZing all
the descriptions in the Old Testament, the
learned lecturer was able to present sati>tncto.
ry drawings aud explanations which rcconcicd
many apparent conflicts and gave Il cue to the
understanding Of one of the most difficult uIles
tons in Biblical archaeology. Mr. Biting has
unusual skill in drawing aud his views of
various projections Of the tempc were irtkr
and suggestive. -RHh. Dis.
/ VIRGINIA MATTERS IN CONGRESS- In tho
House Of Representatives. yesterday Mr. Blax
ton presented the petition Of the trustees Of the
HARDWOOD church: Stafford county. Virginia
asking for 81. 900 to rebuild their church. and
Mr. Plat presented the petition Of &. f. Daley.
IT, II. shepherd, l. 5 Abbott, c. II. Buxton.
c. b. Whiting. g. O. Wunder, b. +. Shrcv.,
and Others citizens Of Virginia and the Distric;
Of Columbia. for an appropriation 10 fn!!d :,
free bridge across the Potomac.
The japanese Embassy arrived at Chicago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Since the close of the war, applicants to the
Colonization Society for passage to Liberia
have been many and are still increasing The
number colonized during this period is two
thousand eight hundred, and hundreds are
now whiting to CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Mr. Henry Bate, the late popular and eff
cient sheriff of Prince George county, Va,
died in Petersburg on Saturday morning, after
n brief illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Mr. Poueroy introduced in the Senate yes
terduy bill to authorize the Washington City
and Poiut Lookout Railroad Company, char
tered by the Legislature Of Maryland, to ex-
tend rairoadinto the District OF Columbia,
to pass along such streets or alleys in the cities
Of Washington or Georgetown as may be de-
siguated by the Board of Public Works. The
company is allowed to charge s cts per ton pei
mile for transporting freight, and ID cts FOL
passengers conveyed a shorter distance thar
four miles. Referred to District of Columbia
Committce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Horace L. Kent, for many years promiuen,
and leading merchant of Richmond, died in
that city yesterday, aged GS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

4 CURIOUS STORY "A few days ago para
graph in the Herald, based upon what was
known to be good authority, announced that
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln has recently visited
Boston, and incogDito and closely yelled attend
ed public seance of a well-known lady med-
um on Washington street, on which occasion
the spirit of her lamented husband appeared,
and, by unmistakable manifestations, reveale ed
to all present the identity of Mrs Lincoln,
which she had attempted to keep secret. We
have now the best authority for saying that
the report was in all respects accurate; that
Mrs Lincoln did visit Boston on the 4th inst;
that she took lodgings at the Parks House,
registering her name as Mrs. Linder; that she
remained there ten days, during which time
she made frequent visits to the medium above
mentioned, and that while at the hotel her
identity was discovered by person who had
often seen her in Washington. She desired to
have her visit to Boston unknown, but the in
junction of secrecy ceased to be binding after
the revelation at the public scance. 1t is fur
Their stated by those in position to know, that
the interviews with the medium were Of the
most satisfactory and conclusive nature: as ai-
fording test, of the real presence Of the spirit
of her husband = BostoN Herdm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

In reply to Mr. Morton, of Indiana, on Fri
day last, Mr.. Trumbull said that the clause OF
the ku-Klux law authorizing the suspension
Of the writ of habeas corpus, was plainly in VIC
latiou of the Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Col. VIM. NJ. Shoemaker, prominent citi,
zen of Campbell county, Va, died at his resi-
aence, few days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

The public hear very little Of the Grand
Duke Alexis, nowadays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

The breaking up of the ice on the Mississippi
pi and Ohio Rivers has done much damage to
the steamboats, at St. Louis, Cairo, Cincinnati,
&c. Several large boats with valuable cargoes
have beer sunk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Mr.. Nyc, it is said, made very "disappoint
ing speech in the Senate yesterday. Quite
crowd had collected to hear him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun says:-''The nomination Of Justice
Davis for the presidency, continues to be Sc
riously discussed BY members Of both political
parties here and 80 far from there being any
attempt to discredit aud belittle it among even
administration republicans, several republican
Senator's aud members declared to-day that the
ticket was not only most respectable one, but
that it would become popular Is the campaign
progressed. II is admitted in both parties that
if all the elements Of opposition to Grant are
united on this ticket, or one kindred to it, his
reelection is placed in close, sharp contesr.
But little is said or cared for platforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27
lV GARDEN SEEDS

6 ANDEN SEEDS GARDEN SEEDS,
We have just received select stock "i
GARDEN SEEDS,
from The el-known and reliable house OF
LANDREI Ii u SON
To which We invite the attention "i farmers and
gardeners.
CLARKIDGE & GKIGG, Druggists,
y. w. cor. King and loyal SIS.
feb u Alexandria. Elrginn
A EERILLS CHEMICAL PAIN la
IA agents for the above, ARE prepare! I"
furnish all shades 1hrss Paints have gwen
grea. satisfaction wherever Introduc"d lard~.
with suecimens of tlc various col"rs can br had
1eb = h. 5. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
J1RESH LOBSTERS, Fresh Salmon, Green
l. Corn, Early Sweet do, Green rens, Lima
beans, together with II very select stock 81 Can
ned Goods of every description, Tor Sale very
cb.su by GEO. McBC X son,
feb - liz and 10 king street.
rKAHAM FLOUR. Dat Meal. Nut.ila,
" " beaten Grit- and F;trinu, III store aid
for sale by W. +. bkOOh ho'
feb u IA King street.
IIRESH BUTTER and EGGS for sale nj !"
Z north Royal street, by
feb - D. Z. MlLbC''N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

The trial of Mayor Hall, of New York. for
misdemeanor 10 Office in auditing the claims of
the Ta,nmany swinders for hundreds OF tlious-
ands OF dollars commenced in New York yes
terday. So far only three jurors have been OBJ
tanned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

WASHINGTON ITEMS Lawrence O'Toole
of the firm OF Dempsey & O'Toole, stationers
who has been i'll for some time past of con
sumption, recently died at Aiken, 5. e., where
he had gone for the benefit of his health.
The Baltimore aud Potomac railroad have
purchased several lots in Square 493 fronting
on Virginia avenue, between Fourand-a hall
aud Sixth streets, with view to the mnledi-
ate erection thereon OF new freight depot
The government printing Office, i'll Washing
ton was on Saturday, scene Of great excite,
ment and distress, some fifty of the female EN-
ployees in !. Iolding-room having, on coming
TO the office, received notices that their servi
Cos would no longer be required
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

Shad are selling at Richmond and Norfolk a
rom 81 to 81 so per pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

FLORENCE We have already noticed des.
tructivc fire which recent s. occurred at Florence
in Italy. This is not the ouly calamity which
has come upon Florence during the winter.
From private letter addressed TO gentleman
Of Philadelphia by Il Florentine correspondent,
and which has been furnished for use, we
learn that it has been 50 cold during the past
winter at Florence that the olive trees were
frozen, thing exceptional and very calamitous
for Tuscany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

PROPOSED RAILRoAD-The South Auleri-
can republics fronting on the Pacific are begin
ming to respond to the progressive movements
of the age Peru, fuding her gnano deposits
failing, is compelled to create broader basis
of national revenue by developing her resources.
She now proposes to open direct communica-
ton across the continent by railroad over the
Andes, from Arequipa, on the coast, to Lake
Titicaca which lies partly in Bolivia. From
this axe runs uavigable afanent Of the
Madeira, through which steamers may reach
the Amazon and the Atlantic. The railway,
however, must encounter formidable grades
the summit of the main ridge Of the Andes be-
ing fourteen thousand feet above sea level or
seven thousand feet higher than the highcst
point of our Union Pacific railroad Within
these tropical attitudes, however, it should be
remembered that the snow line is much higher
and that, consequently, this great elevation
involves no such elemental obstacles as those
which have blocked our transcontinental lines
this winter. The bene6cent results Of this en-
terprise can now be but imperfecty appreciated.
1t will open up countries al most as little known
to the civilized world as the central parts of
Africa 1t will supersede an immense circuit
OF difficult navigation round Cape Horn. The
commerce of this region is now carried on by
mule trains. Washington Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27

The Baltimore American says that 'presum-
ing Huston to be guilty of all that has been
charged against him, the only punishment un-
der the laws of the State of Nd, is a fine of Ten
dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27
PORT or .yLEx.4vNHs.1, FER,l: 81
SAIL. b. y.

Steamer Lady Of the Lake. Norfolk, hy NJ
Eldridgc & Go.
NELOKhSDA.
Schrs & Il Mcrncy, Merney, and NJ ilton
Corsey, hence, Mt Richmond At inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-27
UFEU.

In this city, on Tuesday morning, February
9th, of consumption, WILLIAM 4. JAFINS,
aged II years. Ess-'Ihe friends and ucquaint-
ances of the family are invited to attend his tn-
neral, from his late residence 50 south Pitt st.,
Tomorrow wednesday, afternoon, ut o CLOCK.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1872-01-04
To Nebraska, California, and KnaSas,
'ald the B. l. N. X. Y. Lands.

The 4" Burlington Route" so called, lies
right in the path Of the Star of Empire. II
runs almost Immediately in the centre Of
the great westward movement OF emegra'
tion, Crossing illinois and Iowa, il strikes
the Missouri River Al three points.
These three points are the gateways into
three great sections Of the trans Missouri
region.
The Northern gate is Omaha where the
great Pacific road will take you to the land
Of gold and grapes, sunny mountains, and
perpetual summer.
The Middle gate is Plattsmouth, which
opens upon the South half OF Nebraska,
south Of the Platte river, aregion unsur'
passed on the continent for agriculture and
gazing. Just here are the b. h NJ. Rail.
road lands, concerning which Geo. s. lIar'
ris' the land officer at Burlington, Iowa
can give you all information. and in thu
heart Of them is Lincoln, the State Capita
and Pre- sent Terminus of the road.
The Southern gate leads TO Kansas. by
connections with the st. Joe Road At Ham
burg, running direct to 81. Joe and ksnsa
City.
The trains Of the Burlin yton run smooth
ly and safely aud make I'll connections. l
runs the best of coaches, Pullman Palac
and Pullman dining cars. and should yol
| axe the journey for tho journeys SAX
alone, you will be repaid or take II 4
find home or farm. aud you cannot FIN
either better than amongtbe Is. & NJ. lands
where you can buy on ten years credit
and at lew prizes
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1872-01-04
NYAIeISILCD.

On the Goth ult., by Rev. s. p. Orwig,
Oliver Mench Of Mifinburg and Mis-,
Amelia Moaiz Of this place.
On the 2lst mlt., by Rev. Acbrc, John J
Haldeman, of Thompsontown, Juniata Co,
to Miss Kate A. Shellenberger, Of Wes
Perry twp, Snyder county.
On the 9Th ult., by Rev. G. G. Erlen
meyer, Henry X. Fisher to Miss Martha
Jane Minium. both OF Fremont.
On the 2ith ult., by Rev. ". A. Haas
John s. Auchsr to Miss Lcah Jane Stahl
both of Union twp.
On the 25th uli., by Rev. C. @. Erlenmey
er, Simon Kantz TO Miss Sarah Heintzel
man, both Of Washington twp.
On the 10Th ult., by Rev. W. A. Haas
Jacob Garman TO Miss Harriet Laudensla
ger, both Of Penn twp.
On the 2Sth ult., by Rev. J. II. Mark
Peter W. Spec bit OF this place, to Mis-
Martha Graybill, of West Perry twp.
On the 2Sth ult, by Rev. Cuppenhaffer
william Berger 10 Miss Kate Shelly, oil Of
Juniata county.
On the oath ult., by II. d. Mitchell, Esq
John Benfer and Miss Mary Hummcl, boil
Of Franklin township.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1872-01-04
COURT PROCLAMATION.

VXThereas the hon. s. S. Woods rrasi.
w dent Judge Of the judicial District
composed of the counties of Snyder, Union
and Mitiiin and J. G. l.. Shindel and
George G. Meyer, Esqs Associate Judges
in and for Snyder county have issued their
preceipt bearing, date the the 26th day
Of Sept. A ID 1871, to me directed for
the holding OF M Orphans court, court
OF Common Pleas, court Of Oyer and Ter
miner and General court Of Quarter Ses-
sions of the Peace nj Middleburg, for the
county Of Snyder, on the ID Monday. (be-
ing the 18th day Of December, 1871. and
continue one week.
Notice is therefore hereby given TO tie
Coroner. Justice of the Peace and Consta
bles in an for the county of Snyder, to np-
pear In their proper person with their rolls
records, inquisitions. examinations and
other renembrahces to do those things
which Of their offices and in their behalf
pertain to be done and witnesses and per-
sons prosecuting in behalf Of the Common
wealth against any person or persons are
required TO be then and there atteDdin-
and not departing without leave st their
peril. Justices are requested to he punct.
ual in their attendance at tho appointed
time agrceably to notics.
| Given under my hand and seal at the
Sheriffs office in Middleburg, the 26ih day
Sept, Of A. d., one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-ono.
JOHN s. WOLF. Sheriff
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1872-01-04

Az exchange lectures the people who
take Eastern journals in preference to
their county papers, in the following
strain:
"Of course, the large city papers con-
tain larger amount of reading matter
than the county papers. but which is the
most useful nd interesting DO the city
papers say anything in regard to your own
county! Nothing. DO they contain no.
tices Of your schools, court proceedings.
Improvements and hundreds of other local
matters Of interest which the county pa
pars publish without pay Not au item
DO they ever say n word calculated TO call
attention TO your county or its numaro.s
thriving towns and, aid in their progress
and enterprise? Not line. Aud yet
there are men who think that, unlt.s they
are getting y. many square inches Of read.
ing matter in their county paper. that they
are not getting the worth Of their money.
II reminds US Of the person who took the
largest pair Of boots in the box, simply be.
cause they cest the same as pair much
smaller, that fit"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1872-01-04

Ayers AsERioAs ALMANAC, far the new
year, has arrived-for delivery gratis by
Shiuilc & Swiuefora TO all all who call for
1t. phis little annual has the largest cir
eulation Of fany book in the world, made by
the fact that 1t furnishes tho bcst medica
advice which is available TO tho people
enables them TO determine what their com.
plants arc and how TO cure them. II cou.
tains the startling announcement Of the con
hagration Of a world. or the combustion Of
one Of the stars in tho armament with all
its attendant planets
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1872-01-04

To those who are bowed down by ner
vOus Debility, and despair Of ever recover
ing the vigor and misu Of manhood we
earnestly recommend IN. wAtxsRs CAtI.
ronsh vrSsoAR Birrsss. Before they
have finished the first bottle, they will
feel the restorative principle at work In
every portion Of their broken.jown systems
and hope will spring up 10 their heads.
No case Of Dyspepsia Billiousness, Inter.
mittsnt Fever, Rheumatism, Gout or kidney
disease, can resist this unequalled vsseia-
ble tonic which is unpollutod by any dis.
titled or fermeutei liquor.