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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

Y. VI. c. \. NlGnT SCHOOL. This school
was opened last night in the second story room
of the building next to the Marshall House. Elf.
teen pupils entered their names, and an organ
zation was effected under the management of
Rev. DR.. Little The school will be fairly un-
der way on next "Wednesday night, aud will
continue to be held on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday nights during the term
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22


cannot be surpassed, and are willing TO have
them compared with any in the market.
LINE.
SHELF GOODS of all kinds fresh stock.
FRENC CANDY, guaranteed to be pure
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from us that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated in price,
and surpassed in quality.
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No II north Royal street,
~ l2-tf Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22
TEA DEALER,

S. F.. cox. KING AND ST. ASAPH STS.,
nov 22-tf Alcxandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22
EORGE McBUKNEY IL son.

q h"Neh "eS NSh' " '''
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT; ALSO EASTERN and POTO-
MAC HERRING and MACkEREL.
NOS. 1876 IN d 10 ING ST ct
Washington Hall Buildny)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Orders promptly filled. jan l8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22
JOHN HARLOW. NJ. B. BARLOW.
HARLOW s. BROTHER

GROCERS, LIQUOR, FEED, AND CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets
Alexandria, Virginia
Special attention given to the sale of Country
Produce. We most respectfully call the atten
ton of the trade to our large and splendid stock
of goods, consisting of Wines and Liquors,
Flour, Hams, Shoulders Breakfast Pieces, But
ter, Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrups,
Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
Goods, Coal Oil, &C., and every other article
usually found in a first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive our
prompt attention. mar N-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22
GROCERIES.
THIN ESE TEA CONF \
NO. III NORTH ROYAL STREET,

Have Just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON 1872.
mo old stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

PERsoSAL.-Col. William S. Gilman, OF
Richmond one of the finest and nest effective
speakers in the State, and who is doing as much
good for the Conservative cause as any man III
the State. reached this city this morning from
Front Royal, where he spoke, yesterday with
Gen. Ilunton and others Col. " VIII ao9TeSs
our citizens to morrow night at whlch TINE "o''
Walker will also speak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

j. C. NlLBUNS'
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MER CHANT,
NEW STORE,
No 10 North Royal ST., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity of this store to the Market
House, 'the centre of trade" will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
spectfully solicited. They will receive careful
and prompt attention. oct 26-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

RAILROAD OBsTRUcTIoN-Some obstruc.
ton has existed for several days past to the
passage Of traius from this city through
Washington to the 3. & O.. r. r. depot,
but it never amounted to any thing serious
until this morning, when Conductor Reagan.
who left here in charge Of the early train, found
the track at the intersection Of LIST and streets
INSTRUCTED for some distance by Garth which
had been piled upon it by order of the Board
Of Public Works of that city. Captain kea-
gan at once put his train hands at work re.
moving the obstruction, aud was soon enabled
to carry his train through Conductor Philips
came along soon after with another tain, but
during the interval the obstruction had
been replaced. Some laborers were then
cugaged and the earth was again removed,
but the Board of Public Works also had la
borers there, aud they would put on earth
as the others removed it, aud so they
worked uut au agreement was made by
which the grading of the street there shall
be proceeded with until completed when the
railroad track on it will be raised. The only
train delayed this morning was the cattle
train for the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

meeting of the Directors Of the Alexandria
Passenger Railway Company, held at the Office
of the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank,
to-day jefferson lacey, one Of the Directors,
rendered his resignation, which was accepted
and Samuel NJ Shoemaker, Of Baltimore, was
elected to fill the vacancy. Gu motion, Jctfer-
son lacey was then unanimously elected Secre-
tary aud Treasurer The President was author
lied to order the necessary timber, chairs and
cross ties for the road, the timber to be the
best heart pine from the South, and to have 1t
here this winter so as to have the road com
meuccd us early as possible in the spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

T OST-On ST. Asaph street, between Queen
IL and Oronoko, a POCkETBOOk, contain
ing seventy-fve dollars in currency-a fifty DOR
lar note, two tens and n five A liberal reward
will be paid for its recovery-the finder leaving
il ut this office oct 22-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-22

DEARL HOMINY, Grits, Black Eyed Peas
i and White Beans, received and for sale by
AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
oct Ii 226 King ST., cor. Alfred.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
The South sea Applying for AM
nexation, ~

''W. P. c." telegraphs the following
Intelligence from Washington to the
New York Journal Of Commerce:
Papers have reached the President
and Secretary of State requesting
them to take possession in the name of
the United Safes of the Samoan group,
known as Navigator's Islands, in the
Pacific Ocean. These papers are
signed officially by all the chiefs and
many foreign residents of the islands.
These Islands contain three thousand
six hundred square miles and a native
population of thirty thousand. The
people are copper-collored. The pro-
ductions are cotton, coffee, sugar cane,
dyewoods, and every species Of topical
fruits and plants. The Australian
mail steamers have selected the islands
as a port of call for coaling purposes,
and men have gone there to erect
buildings and construct warves. The
natives are friendly and christianized,
American missionaries have been
there twenty years. Merchants of
California have petitioned Secretary
Fish to appoint a commercial agent
for the islands at once. These are the
only valuable islands in the Pacific
Ocean not absorbed by France, Eng
land. Germany or Russia. The natives
saw they are more favorable to the
United States taking possession than
any other country, because they be-
lieve tie American religion Is the
same as theirs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
CITY sPARROWs IN WINTER.

Bread On the stonesis cast;
IT'S Winter and the stones are snowy cold !;
Yet, fiuttering fast
From leafess trees the sparrows, young and
old,
Flock in their hunger to be fed,
And on the cold stones find their daily bread.
Love, with liberal hand,
Throws out its crumbs then suddenly with
draws,
Hidden TO stand.
And watch, behind the window-curtain's
gauze,
Lest human face, too nigh, should scarce
The timid birds from this their simple fare.
And they are glad, and feed
With eager eye; and live on daily love,
Yet feel none. Greed
And passion stir their little breasts, and
move
To pickering wars with wing and bill
Yet love looks smiling on, and feeds them still
Hard is this world, and cold;
And toll, care, woe, and sin are everywhere.
Yet souls untold
Come from above to find their sustenance
here;
And midst the stony drought forlorn,
Find mama waiting for them every morn.
God gives that bread from Heaven,
And yet His Presence rot in glorious blaze
OF fire is given;
But hidden under wells; lest the bright rays
OF awful light and beauty here
Consume the sinful soul with deadly fear.
Men feed, and they are glad.
They see not God, the Unseen and they turn
With envy mad.
And DER the very Gifts of Love, they burn,
Yet fighting, feed and grow, and will;
And Patient God sees, loves, and feeds them
still.
IN. Y. Church Journal.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
The New River Valley.

The Border Wdtekmaa says the
branch for which the friends of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad ask a
charter of the Legislature of West
Va. will tap the C. & o. r. R., at
Staunton, and leave that line at Cow
ington, passing by Sweet Springs,
down Indian creek 10 Mouth of Indi-
an, thence up Lick creek or Bluestone
Though the charter says East River
through Mercer, Tazwell and WASH
ington to Bristol. 1t bases some hope
in the sincerely of the proposition
upon the apparent necessity for con-
nectiOn of this new road of Thorn
SCOTS with the L. T. Va. & Ga.
Railroad at this point which is the
key to it and the Cumberland Gap
connection.
We give the following items of
interest which we clip from the
WatchmaR.
Hard RocE.-We understand that
the workmen at Big Bend Tunnel
have come upon very hard rock in
shaft 2, but the work will be compile
ted on time.
Red Sulphur SjDringS.-Ifthe Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad goes down
Indian Creek it will make the Red
Sulphur Springs immensely valuable.
Mdchiac MoDs.-Tn a recent CONVEX
sation with Mr.. Miller, agent of the
G. d o. r. r., he informed us that the
Company would erect machine and re-
pair shops at Mouth of Greenbrier
River, and employ therein one hun
dred families or more. He was at
that time engaged i'm negotiating with
Messrs Hinton and others, for land on
which to erect buildings; we have
since been informed that the nego-
tiation has been completed. Such
shops, with the coal and iron that
abounds i'm that region, ought to
build up n nice little manufacturing
town at that place. 81.
Visit ofd TeterGn.-Mr. VIM. Boil
linger, aged ninety-seven years called
for a copy of the WATCHMAN on the
day of its first appearance. He had
walked nearly mile into town to get
the paper, and is rs active now as
many of our young men. He is the
oldest citizen in the vicinity and runs,
jumps, laughs and talks as though he
was about twenty-one.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
SCIENTIFIC.
DESTRUCTION OF A WORLD.
A Star ON Fire t.

We are told that our little world
will one day be destroyed by fire.
This awful fate seems to be the lot of
Others also. While we are waiting
and looking for the end of all things
our great scientific masters, are,
through their telescopes, reading the
history of the mighty fields of space
about us. Already the spectroscope
has told us that the Sun and Planets
are composed of the same materials
which compose the earth. Here is an
item of interest from some distant
field which has doubtless been the
abode of refractory man.
Sometime in May, 1866, what was
supposed to be new star of the second
magnitude was observed in the con-
sternation Cornea Borealis. This star
was observed from various points of
Europe, and the discovery heralded
through astronomical circles. One
singular feature reported in connection
with it, was that il varied materially
in brightness, decreasing from the
time il was first observed Ia star of
the second magnitude) to one Of about
the ninth magnitude before the end
of the month. The second night af-
ter IL first appearance as a very brill
liant body, its light was examined by
Professor Higgins, in England, with
a spectroscope. The examination re-
suited in the following explanation of
the phenomenon:
That in consequence of some in
ternat convulsion enormous quaDti-
lies of hydrogen and other gases
We're evolved, which, in combining
with some other elements, ignited on
the surface of the other star and thus
enVeloped the whole body suddenly
In sheet OF flame. The ipntted hv-
drogen gas aud its Combination with
some other element produced the light
characterized 10y the two bright hands
In the red and green; the remaining
bright lines, among which those of
oxygen might have been expected.
were not coineident with any of the
lines of this gas As the liberia
ted hydrogen gas became exhausted,
the flame gradually abated, with the
consequent cooling the philosophers
became less vivid. and the star return
cd TO its original condition"
In commenting upon the truths thus
evolved, the New York Post says "they
are wonderful, but when we remember
that hight itself takes many years to
come, even from stars of the second
magnitude. and that this very event
IN the stars Of the Northern Crown
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
FRIDAY. February is, 1872.
How to Manage Town Prep

Without streets, property cannot
be developed. Wide streets, prop
erly and wisely located, will rake
property largely valuable. That
property which is most wisely manag-
cd as to its development will be most
valuable and make the most wealth
for its owner. To show what can be
done by the development of property
we clip the following from an ex-
change:
The Drexers, Of Philadelphia, lately
bought a lot on the corner of Wall and Broad
streets. New York, 73 feet on Wall street and
1l3 IL feet on Broad street, for $945, goo, OF
over 1000 foot. A new building is to be
erected on the lot this spring.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

On motion of DIR. Pepper, Mr.. J. II.
Winston was called to the chair.
On motion, an account of G. G..
Campbell for grading on street near
Mr.. Ryan's was referred to the street
committee.
Account of d. A. Wheeler of S4.25
was allowed and ordered to be paid.
Account of G.. w. Hammit of 81 90
for services as policeman was allowed
and ordered to be paid.
On motion of Mr.. Saul, Mr., J. H.
Winston was appointed 10 make a
settlement with Messrs York and Full
kerson in regard to the taxes on the
Virginia House, subject to ratification
or rejection by the board.
On motion of Mr.. Saul, adjourned.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
In force January oath, 1872.

In force January 24th, 1872.
1. Be it enacted by the General AS
sembly, That the fifth section of the
act for the re-assessment of the lands
throughout the Commonwealth, ap-
proved July ninth, eighteen hundred
and seventy, be amended and re-enact-
ed so as to read as follows:
2. Any person feeling himself ag-
grieved by the assessment of his lands
or lots, made under the provisions of
this act, may, upon giving notice to the
assessor, or in the event that there is a
vacancy in said Office, notice shall be
given to the Attorney for the Common
wealth, apply to the court by. which
the assessor was appointed, at the first,
second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth
term after the passage OF this act, and
not after, to have the assessments OF his
lands or lots corrected, which notice
shall be in writing, and shall have ap-
pended thereto an affidavit, that in the
oDinion of the affiant the assessments
of his lands or lots is above the true
value there of, which affidavit may be
made by the owner or his duly author
lied agent. In all such applications it
shall be the duty of the Attorney for
the Commonwealth, and if the court
shall be satisfied that the assessment is
too high, it shall reduce the same to
what is in its opinion the true value
of such lands or lots, but If it be of
opinion that the assessment is too low,
then it shall increase it in like manner,
and such application shall have prece-
dence over all other causes pending in
said court. In any case in which the
owner of lands or lots, or his agent,
shall be dissatisfied with the value as
sessed, because it is too low, the asses
scr shall adopt the estimate of the ow-
ner. or his agent; but in cases of ap-
neal from the decision to the court, as
herein provided for, costs shall not be
taxed for or against the appellant or
the Commonwealth.
8. The Superintendent of Public
Printing is hereby authorized to print
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

and forward to each county in the State
six copies of the act as soon as practical
BILE after it has received the approval of
the Governor, and shall also print one
thousand additional copies for the use
of the General Assembly.
4. This act shall be in force from its
passage
A Copy -
J. BELL BIGGER,
Clerk of the House of Delegates, and
Keeper of the Rolls of Virginia.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

Mr.. Joseph Straley of Giles Co.,
Va. died recently at his residence on
New River. He was aged &C years,
and was a man Of considerable indus
try, and at one time had acquired
quite handsome property by his
10 bor
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

must have taken place, and the light
which revealed it to US vestarted on
its errand, at time when spectrum
analysis was yet quite unknown does
not diminish the wonder. "-KnOrUitIe
Chronicle.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
BRISTOL. Tenn, Feb. 6. 1872

Elder ]. G. Talbert, of Washington
co., Va, and late of Richmond College,
preached last Sabbath in the new
church of the Missionary Baptist, of
this place. Though he has hardly at
tanned his majority, his discourses bore
evident works of vigorous mind and
his delivery was characterized by an
earnestness which never fails to attract
the attention of his hearers. A young
man of much promise of future useful
ness; we wish him success in his min
istry. u. l.. BURSON.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
Town Prepcrty fer Sale.

I am authorized tO offer for sale the
Powell property, on Va. HiIl,. aud the
Thompson property on Scott Street,
Goodson. /. & FOWLER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

Posr OFFICE APPoINTMENT.-Wil-
liam T. Howard is appointed postma :
mer at Lovely Mount, Montgomery
county, Va; vice Geo. +. Crush, re-
signed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

For cheapness, beauty, AMI q lality, win
compare favourably with any in the South
west. We offer all CASH buyers great in
ducements in new and cheap Goods, bought
at bottom prices, and embracing all the latest
winter styles.
VIZ
I 00pieces browa and bleachcd Cotions A,
ga, 5-4, and l0-4-all shades and prices.
l25 pieces Of winter prints, elegant styles,
s to l24 and NOTHING ABOVE l2g cts, and
the best goods made at that price.
rs pieces plaid checked, and fancy Linseys,
at from 23cts TO 40 cts.
90 packages white, red, mixed plaid, and
fancy Ftannels, very low
30 pieces of black silk finish and mOhair
Alpacas. Black mourning gro devenice,
princes cords, in all colors.
pieces Delaines, corded alpacas, solid
Lusties, royal Brocades, Scotch Palids, all
wool delaines at bottom prices and in all
colors, at from 23cts, to the best silk finish
ed goods at $l.25.
so Ladies' all wool shawls, in every style, for
Misses and Ladies' montrose, plaid, brown,
black and high cOlors, from Sl,T5 to 800,
Gents best all woOl Shawls, Boulevard
Skirts, new and elegant, cheaper than we
have ever sold them.
$50 doz. spool thread, cotton and silk, all
colors 5 spools, 200 yds Green & Daniels
Thread for 25cts.
Hoop Skirts, bustles, &C., Ladies wool Hose,
all colors. Misses, Boys, and childrens'
hose, every style and price,
Is dOz Ladies Collars, in lace and linen,
Cuffs to match-new elegant styles Ladies'
Chemisetts and sleeves, under jackets,
COrsetts, eolored and plain. Gloves, kid
embro'd and white kid Laces, Ruffling,
Quillings, Frillings, Bobbin, &c., &c.
We have nice CHRISTMAS GoODs,-embr'd
Handkerchiefs, &c SC.
A heavy stock of Clothing, Ticking, James,
Cashmere for boys and gents.
Muffs, Collars, and Furs, beautiful assOrt-
ment at very low prices.
$50 Ladies new style winter Hats, from IS
to 800. Chignons and Curls, Switches,
sc. Ladies' and Misses Carriers, Neck
laces, sc. -..
Our stock is more varied and beautiful
than we ever before offered, and viii be
found as low as any house selling for Cash,
can offer the same quality of goods. Our
terms will be exclusively for PAY DOwN,
CASH or PRODUCE.
NO CREDIT, and No TICKETS.
Our friends will please examine our stock.
1t will pay you for looking and priceing,
whether you buy Of us or moi.
/. B. DUNN. & co.
Nov. "a. '71-tf. Sign of Red Flag.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
ADVERTISING RATES
he Rate for Advertising in the Saws

The Rate for Advertising in the SRws
will be l-l -.L-ttE
For the first inch ~ Months 5 10 90
81 each subsequent Inch 60
" six Months, first Iheh so
I" % a. each sahseq1 Inch 40
TRANSIENT.
For LIST Inch, first Insertion 90
'E I" '' each subj =" IS
" each subt Inch, lst Insertion IS
% {" Z" Z" for eaoh subj fns'n so
Standing Advertisements contracted for
upon LIBERAL Terms.
s9-oBITUARY NOTICES over Eve lines
viii DO charged for at ADVERTISING RATES.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
BrfSioI .AaIe5IfSeMenlS.
Save Your Money
Bur FOR CAST!
AT D u N Ms
WHERE ECU WILL FIND OPENING
NEW GOODS.

This week, direct from the Eastern Cities
large CHEAP, and beautiful Stock Of
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

For cheapness, beauty, AMI Iality, win
compare favourably with any in the South
west. We offer all CASH buyers great in
ducements in new and cheap Goods, bought
at bottom prices, and embracing all the latest
winter styles.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16
Erroneous Assessments i'm Vir.
gini;s.
AN ACT.

To Amend and Re-Enact Section 8 of an Act,
Approved July 9th, 1870, En-: tiled an ''Act
to Re-Assess the Lands throughout the
Commonwealth.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

At & regular meeting of Council of
of the town of Goodson, 5th Decem-
Der, 1871. Es3 aOk
Present.. II. Winston, s. l.. Saul,
@. II. Devault, c. I. Pepper-Coun-
cilmen,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-02-16

N. Y. Church Journal.