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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-24

ADVENTURES AFTER a SHAVE From the
Evansville Journal. "A worthy citizen under
took to trim his beard a short time since, and
by slip of the scissors spoiled the cut. He
trimmed little more, and still more but It
would look lop sided, so he went to the barber
and got shaved for the first time III twelve
years He was very busy and business detaln-
ed him in his office until late hour OF the
night, and when he went home he found that
his his family had retired. This was not an un-
usual occurrence, so he silently entered by
means Of pass key, sought his own room and
undressed without lighting the gas. tie got
partly into bed, when his wife astouished him
by uttering loud aud prolonged scream. He
was very much alarmed for her, and feared she
had lost her reason. He implored her to tell
him what was the matter.
At the sound of bis voice she screamed
"Oh Edward, come quick and save me.
II am here, DEAR said he, but she only
screamed the louder at the words.
He spraDg out Of bed and had just struck d
light, when his brother-in-aw, muscular SIX
tooter, rushed into the room and fired revol"
yer at his head Luckily it missed, but his
fist did not, for in a minute paled-taced man,
with a long white robe, staggered under blow
that doubled the size OF his organ OF comparl-
sou. -s-
MY God'' exclaimed the husband, are
YOU all crazy? ..
Bless my heart!'' exclaimed the muscular
brother-iu-law, If it amt Ned himself. Why
what on earth tempted you to get yourself mp
in that style"'
What style?" asked the much abused hus-
band, as he rubbed the growing Jumps on his
forehead.
why, when did you shaye?'
It was all clear to him then His wife had
put up her hand in the dark, and meeting the
shaved face OF a man took her husband tor an
intruder She recognized his voice at first, but
the second time he spoke her terror was. too
great and she tainted When the brother-in-
law rushed in he saw thin faced man with a
slightly bald head, in long white night robe,
aud in his rage at the supposed outrage fired at
him, missed, and then knocked him down with
his fist Fortunately his voice saved the hus-
band from second shot. His wife recovered
from her faint only to faint again at the recog-
milton Of her husbands shaven face and the
pistol shot He finally got to bed and sleptvery
we'll until morning, when ''the baby, child
Of about two years OF age approached the, bed,
as he had been used TO do,and frightened at the
sight of Of stranger. ran screaming from the
room. Tripping on the carpet the poor child re-
ceived severe bump on its little head Mat
ters were finally Strengthened up at home, but
on the street his friends passed without speak
ing, and at the bank he was not only refused
payment of draft, but threatened with arrest
for signing his own name In endorsing 1T. VI
course little explanation brought the various
affairs all right but it took so much time to ex-
plain, and for the confusion on his forehead to
get we'll that the aforesaid citizen vows he will
never shave again, as be considers it habit
dangerous to peace and even to life.
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nj RIAGE.

Reflect that sound uind ana oooy are the
,,,,,l neressary requisites " prumoLe coniiubal
,,,,,,,,.,, Indeed without these the Journey
Through lite becvtnes b weary pilgrimage, The
urusuec, hourl, darkens to the view, the mind
t.cunes shadow Ell with despair, and tlled with
lie me .uchulS reflection that the happiness OF
,noth,, 5 blighted with our own.
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- Al EX ANDRIA VA WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL "a S12
ROOTS ND SHOES.

7 AIDES FINE FRENCH KID NEW
- - WADDEYiS. "A King street.
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.HEEI.7.V.DKI4 GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADV ERTIS +

(For the Country.l
Published regularly on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at six dollars per annum.
~ Advertisement inserted at the usual rates,
viz: One square, one time, Sl.O0. For eacn
subsequent insertion twenty cents addition
al will be charged.
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m EUxL.fL.
Baltimore Lock Hospital.
DIR. JOHNSTON,

Dir. JOHNSTON,
Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis
covered the mos, Certain Speedy, Pleasant and
Etfectua Remedy III the world for AL
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Cash paid for old Iron and Brass.
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IsVSUR.fNCE.
IsVSUR.fsTCE.
New York Life Insurance TO.
Cash Assets - SI9,OOO.OOO
Annual Income over 7.OOO.0OO
TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICY.

This form Of investm cnt has a greater variety
of benefits and more substantial advantages than
any other form Of Tontine Life Insurance.
THE ADVANTAGES
of which, at the option of policy holders, are as
follows: The conversion OF the entire accumu-
ation into an annuity for life; the conversion OF
the entire accumulations into paid up policy
an annuity for life or time that the policy has to
run; the payment of the accumulated dividend
in cash; the payment Of the entire accumula-
tons in cash.
Before insuring, procure an explanatory
pamphlet.
Flrst-cass local agents wanted in every coun-
ty in the State, with whom liberal arrangements
will be made Address or call on
w. r. DAVIS, General Agent.
ap 11-3m 12 King ct, Alexandra, va
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GROCERIES,.
HlNEs s E TEA COMP = ;
NO II NORTH ROYAL STREET
GRUCERlE,

Have Just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON 1871.
(No old stock.)
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TNCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
80 OF VIRGINIA. .1.
A. G. McIlwaine, President
y y ArcT = yapauIt paal, Vice Presidents.
Samuel b. Paul, Secretary. .,-."
D. P. Fackler, Consulting Actuary -
Br. 2: W; LA Lasseter' Medical Directors
Judge Johu F. Lay. Superintendent of
Agencies. sa-y -s .l.
All investments Of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandria III.
vested in the department under the direction OF
the following local board of stoekholders
VIM; G.. ,cazenove, President. g
John W. Green, =, VIM. Cogan,
Samuel +. Gregory, c. w. Green,
ES Leadbeater Benoni Wheat
M. 81. 6. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
Office No. l27 King St.
DR.. BEDFORD BROWN, Med. Ex. feb lott
a LExANDkIA INSURANCE COMP y
II Office, No 81 King street
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Nj. D. Corse, Jonn b. Smootr
+ A Reid, - George h. Robinson,
4 : Leadbeater, William Cogan, ~.
- Benoui Wheat >
s Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates. :.
Inland marine risks taken on the most faVor-
An losses: will be promptly adjusted and paid
Kaen .vcurs money at home by insurng III this
Company, owpod and controlled exclusively by
your own ci,isens, and which was organized ex-
ynressly with view to stop the drain OF money ;,y
from this city and vicinity to other states. Mny
build up other cities with your money IN prefer
ence to Alexandria?
" BENONI WHEAT, President
MORTONMARYE Sectsy. OCT Eo-tl
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7 G. MILBURN'
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
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 ~ my care.
Cunsignmenls and orders for Groceries re-
speclfuy solicited. They will receive careful
md ur,,ruut attention. oct 26-tf
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Lave Just received large anu cateiuiy DC
ected stock Of
TEAS, SEASON 1871.
(No old stock.)
Japans, pound, half do. and quar-. do. packages.
:" very fne, 81 L.
g FIVE ID chests, superior quality, ~
fine 90
Oolong, extra fine quality, 4
SUPERIOR 100
- fair I" 0 10
Imperial, extra fine . ! ~
fair OSO
Young Hvson. extra fine 50
English Breakfast 81
SUPERIOR 10
Gunpowder, extra fine =
" superior, o.
s" good ! 70
We nre confident that the quality of our Teus
cunnot be surpassed, and are willing to have
them compared with any in the market.
We have everything in the Fin GROCERY
LINE
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to hr pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We purtlcul larly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from Us that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
l,une> in New York will be duplicated III price,
CHINk>E TEA COMPANY,
No II north Royal street.
ian 2T-tf Alexandra, Virginia.
EORGE lIcBUKN IL son,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCO1CH ALE and BROWN
STOUT; y LSO EASTERN and POTO-
MAC HERRING and MACkt REL.
NOS. lG6 y n ID 10 h | q ST r K IT,
Washington Hall Building,
ALEXANDn A, VA.
Orders promptly filed jan l8-tf
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awNOVELTIES OF DESIGN.
@EXCELLENCE OF WORKMAN
SHIP.
akESUPERIORITY OF FINISH.

Gentlemen who still prefer Clothing made to
order are invited to our Custom department,
where they will find all the Newest Fabrics and
Fashions, and Cutters of unsurpassed skill to
execute their orders.
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
IMPORTANT TO THE PERFUME TRADE.
Decision Regarding Articles To Bo
Stamped, by tho Commissioners Of

Decision Regarding Articles To Be
Stamped, by tho Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue.
During the month of August Supervisor butcher
received petition from the "Drug and Druggist
Sundrtcs Importers Association" requesting him
to forward q memorial to the Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue allowing them to stamp per-
fumery in original packages without disturbing tho
contents, which required to be stamped singiy,
as provided by the law passed June 8, 1872, ana
went into effect August l.
Mr.. butcher duly forwarded the document, ana
In answer received the following from the Internal
revenue Department.. under recent date The
Commissioner says:
Your letter of August 7, enclosing communications
from the "Drug and Druggist Sundrics Importers Az
socation, OF your city, In relation to imported peru-
these gentlemen represent that opening stamping
their goods viii be large expense and trouble to hems
ured Of the goods largely increased and their
identity and style changed to them to
They ask therefore, hat importers Of articles liable
to stamp duty under SCHEDULE O. may be allowed ~
the stamps the original package outside pack
ing case instead q opening ana stamping oach ooe'
In answer have say that the plain letter Of the law
stamp duty Under schedule shall have nfxed It,
before being offered exposed for sale not property
STAMPS II placed npon the outside packing case might
protect its from seizure while they remain In It,
yet when those contents are removed from y and ex
10 and forfeiture without the proper stamp
stamps being affixed to each bottle &c, containing them
Protection to the articles and security to the parties who
deal In them well as the law require the stamping of
the article IN the manner IN lne aT 9y the
Very sIea a1nG SWEET ng
b DgrcnER, ESQ.,, United States Supervisor. New
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The United States steamer Juniata is fitting ont
at the Boston Navy Yard. She will be proceeded
with rapidly to completion for a foreign cruise.
This vessel lately returned from a three years.
cruise in the Mediterranean.
The United States steamers Quinnebaugh, at
Philadelphia; Swatara, at New York; Galena. at
Norfolk; Kearsarge at Mare Island, California;
vandalia at Boston; Marion, at Portsmouth, N.
H., ore building, and will, when completed be fine
specimens Of naval architecture. They are screw
propellers OF third rate, mounting i've batteries.
Length. 300 feet; beam, 80 feet.
The magnificent torpedo vessels building at New
York and Boston navy yards will be most formid-
the most superior ORDER with every appliance for the
destruction OF an enemy's vessels when their SER
vices may be needed, which, whilst we admire 1t
all, we hope we may not have without good cause
to use.
Commodore Emmons, now In command Of the
Navy Yard at Philadelphia, will be relieved next
month, rumor has IT, by commodore D. H. NJ Null
lany.
the executive duties at the washington Navy Yard.
Commander ID. l.. Braine has been ordered to re-
port to Admiral Porter for duty upon the Board for
tne insPection o OF MGm ana
Lewis are members.
The United States steamer Tallapoosa, Lieuten-
ant McRuctcn, convoy, left the Navy Yard, New
York, September 8, with freight for Boston and
The practice ship Constellation ieft Newport on
the 5tli inst. for Chesapeake Bay.
The United States steamer Kansas arrived at
Halifax on the 6th inst, fifteen days from Key
West; all well on board.
Commodore Balch Is detached from the Washing
ton Navy Yard and placed on waiting orders. Cap
tain Franklin from the naval station at New Lon
uon, and ordered executive officer OF the Wash
ington Navy Yard. Paymaster Daniel A. Smith,
from the Pensacola Navy Yard, and ordered to set
tie his accounts. Passed Assistant Paymaster
William J. Thompson, from the Pawnee, to settle
his accounts, and ordered TO duty at the Pensacola
Navy Yard. Assistant Paymaster Bartlett, from the
Boston Navy Yard, and ordered to the Pawnee, at
Pensacola
Aetter received at Boston yesterday says that the
United States steamer Wyoming, from Aspinwall,
had arrived at Key West and would leave on the
10Th ut for New Bedford direct, In consequence OF
serious sickness on board When she lett Aspin-
wall there were eighty cases OF fever among the
men, and one man died on the passage to Key
West. There were very few on board that had not
experienced q touch OF the fever
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
HAIhlCk MOhhISSE l..
DIED SEPTEMBER 9, 1872,
AGED 28 YEARS.

About hafpast ten O'Clock those who were in
the Jail yard were directed to repair to the
Sheriirs ONCE. and they remained there until half
past eleven O'Clock. During this time none but his
spiritual advisers were with M0rrlssey and the Jail
enclosure was entirely deserted as no reporters
were allowed to visit him In the jail. can only
port from hearsay that his sisters made him O Sec
0nd visit and bade him a final goOdby.
The Office OF the Shern was crowded with those
who had passes to the execution, and those who
had not and the time was passed until halfpast
eleven In discussing the coming event. Several
persons applied to Sheriff Cleveland Tor passes, but
TAKING LEAVE OF HIS FELLOW MURDERERs.
At half-past eleven O'Clock the Office was cleared
Of all but those who were to be spectators OF the
hanging The procession was then formed for the
Jail yard. Before the condemned man was led out
10 death at his request Jailer Harris escorted him
to the cell of John Carney, under sentence Oh death
Gafiney was let out from his cell, and the two en-
braced and kissed each other: Morrissey then bade
TO another prisoner occupying the cell between
his. He was then taken to the condemned
sse4 eyQup Under sners sis
and Deputies Hurlburt and limerick, the latter
bearing the rope, went up to the room. Here the
rope, hreequarters OF an inch thick placed around
his neck MorrIssey submitted to these prepara-
rHE PROCESSION OF DEATH.
At nftyseven minutes past eleven the doors OF
the jail swung open and the fatal procession issued
Deputy hurlburt; then Under Sheriff smith and
Jaler Harris; then Father nalloy, In white
robes, and then followed the condemned man, at
lowed by Deputies Powell and Emerick. As the
scanold was reached the Sheriff took his
sur ae% Ds
assembled the steps leading to the platform. AS the
doomed man went up the stairs he clutched the
railing for support, but there was no tottering OF
his limbs apparent. When the platform was
reached the prisoner was conducted to the 'front.'
with Deputy Powell at his right and Deputy
limerick at bis left TO Jointly perform the offices OF
the hang'nan, and the priest In the rear.
THE DEATH WARRANT.
deputy Smith, standing at the head OF the stairs,
then read the death warrant to Morrlssey. Inc
readmg OF the death warrant concluded, tne
doomed man was asked n he had anything ne
Wished to say.
LAsr WORDS or THE CONDEMNED.
. Then ensued o scene not wholly UNDERSTOOD bY
The New York herald., 1872-09-07

the spectators. Morrissey seemed 20 ne cbiectin9
to read prepared statement, either desiring TO
say "a ee or maaV 700
counselled him to read It. Finally, at one minute
past twelve O'Clock p NJ, Morrissey took the paper
FRIENDs-l have no words but these TO say, that I,
s% aUq G d on ss sns
for my sins, and beg OF the Blessed Virgin Mary,s
mother sr Of Godr 70 ask her Son to accept ~
Ss warming "Sp' 70 all ' young sa men, and
to determine them to keep away rom liquor, 70
religious duties. thank all those who have been
kind TO me and those who have had charge Of me.
hsSe % s r a any IT sToae @ may
have offended, and beg the prayers OF everybody
or my soul and by the intercesson Of the Blessed
sins, through the merits OF Jesus Christ, my Lord
and Saviour. Amen
The reading occupied but one minute, and after itS
conclusion Father Malloy with the other priests
spending pronounced the Litany OF Jesus the Litany
Of the Blessed Virgin and again the Iltany Of Jesus
During these services MOrrissey twice kissed his
hand to friends among the crowd whom he noticed.
and once very markedly at one OF the under iailerS
who had been especially kind to him. The litanieg
concluded at seven minutes past twelve, and the
last goodby. He kissed each Of their hands, and
then turning to meet his doom said to the kind
MR. mnntes past spd
Deputy limerick attached the rope to
the hook In the beam overhead, and the man so
soon to die stood with his face to the spectators.
Then he said, In a voice somewhat broken, May
Jesus have mercy on me. He knows how guilty
am, and whether am guilty or not. Ihave forgiven
all who have wronged me-" These words con-
clnded. he again kissed his hand to some friend
among the spectators. At seven minutes past
twelve the priests knelt down In the rear OF the
scatfold and began saying prayers for his soul,
which continued until after the fatal moment.
Hands and feet were tied at eight minutes past
twelve, and while this was being done MOrrisscy
uttered his last words which were, 'G00dby,
Mr.. AbrO"
THE END.
The black cap was pulled over his face at nine
minutes past twelve, and for one minute he stood
on the drop awaiting the fearful fall At pre-
csey ten minutes past twelve the moose was
tightened. In another second the signal was given
by Deputy Hurlburt to the Sheriff. The lever
handle was pressed the bolt Withdrawn, and the
drop fell. The body ~ MOrrissey came down
with o rush sheer six feet and the earthly
career OF the matricde was ended There
was rebound, and the body hung perfectly
moti0nlcss. The spectators stood with eyes fixed
on the body, expecting to see those fearful
struggles commence which ordinarily are witnessed
upon such an occasion; but after waiting two
minutes and the corpse giving no signs OF life, Is
was concluded that the neck was broken, and It
proved to be the case. At twelve minutes past
twelve the attending physician could detect no
pulse, and no heart beat in minute afterwardSs
In fact, MOrrlssey was killed by the fall.
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
TElEsRAms 10 TIVE NEW york HERALD.


GENEVA. Sept 0, 1872.
The members Of the Court OF Arbitration in the
Alabama claims case reassembled In session at the
hour Of twelve O'Clock, noon, to-day, and remained
in council consultation until the hour OF half-past
three O'Clock in the afternoon, concluding finally
all business requiring delberation.
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL ROUTINE.
The Court adjourned till Monday to give time for
he final drafted, revising and translating OF the
official copies Of the judgment rendered.
SWISS STATE CONGRATULATIONS.
The arbitrators have accepted the invitation OF
the Swiss Federal Council to State dinner at
Berne on Thursday next. In celebration OF the
happy issue OF their deliberations.
TREATY.
The members OF the Arbitration Tribunal will re-
turn to Geneva from Berne on Saturday the 14th
instant, when their official signatures Will be af-
fixed to the documents and the respective govern
ments apprised OF the results Of the arbitration In
accordance with the terms Of the treaty.
HAPPY ALL ROUND.
General qualification Is expressed at the speedy
and satisfactory result OF the abors OF the arbitra-
tion.
HOMEwARD.
number of persons connected with the court
have already left Geneva.
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
THE WEEKLY HERALD.
The Cheapest and Best Newspaper In the
Country.

The Cheapest and Best Newspaper In the
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD OF the present week, now
ready, contains select story, entitled, "ColOnci
Benyon's ENHANCEMENT" together with the very
latest News by telegraph from All Parts OF the
World up to the hour OF publication; Letters from
DR.. Livingstone; full particulars OF the Steamer
Mets Disaster; Burning of the Steamship America,
and other Disasters on land and sea- Execution Of
Negro Assassins in South Carolina; Alleged Indian
Massacres; Lynch Law in Kansas aud Tennes-
see; Josie's Farewell; the Hudson Street MUIR
der; the Public Debt, and Naval News and
rumors It also contains the latest News by
telegraph from Washington; Political, Religious
and Sporting Intelligence Amusements; Editorial
Articles on the prominent topics OF the day; Our
Agricultural Budget; Reviews Of the Cattle, Horse
and Dry Goods Markets; Financial and Commercial
Intelligence and accounts of all the important and
interesting events Of the week.
TERMS Single subscription, So; Three copies $50:
Five copies, $s Ten copies SIS; Single copies, five
cents EACH A limited number OF advertisements
inserted in the WEEKLY HERALD.
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
ENGLAND.
Fatal Explosion Cattle Plague in Yorkshire
The Coal Supply and Miners
Wages Questions.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept. Q, 1872.
FATAL EXPLOSION IN POWDER MILL.
An explosion occurred in the powder mill at
Hounslow, Middlesex county, this morning, caus-
Ang the instant death Of four persons. Several
Others were injured. The mil and adjacent build
ing were shaken by the force Of the explosion, but
were not seriously damaged.
TIE QUESTION OF coAL-Irs SUPPLY AND COST OF
PRODUCTION.
There has been further advance In the prices
OF English COAL
Twenty thousand miners OF the Midland coal
mines are preparing TO strike for an increase Of
wages.
THE CATTLE PLAGUE IN YORKSHIRE
The rinderpest has appeared among the cattle at
several places In Yorkshire. Precautions have
been taken to prevent the spreading OF the disease
The New York herald., 1872-09-07

Philosopher Greeley remained In Brooklyn most
OF the day yesterday, engaged in answering his
correspondence. In the afternoon he came over
20 the tribune ONCE where he had close conver-
satI0n with Mr.. Frank Bird, ne coming Governor
OF Massachusetts, and Messrs. Reid and Sinclair.
ON departing from the Tribune he took the Fourth
avenue cars for the Grand Central depot, where he
departed on the TWENTY-FIVE minutes past four
train for Chappagua. He will return to this city
tomorrow night II is understood that he will depart
for St. Johnsbury, VT, on Monday or Tuesday, he
being engaged TO deliver an agricultural address at
the State fair there on the 18th inst.
The New York herald., 1872-09-07
EGYPT AND ABYssINIA.
The Territory Of tho Royalty Said Not To Have
Been Actually Iuvaded-Egyptian Troops
Guarding tho Frontier Line.


CAIRO, Sept. 9, 1872.
The Egyptian military force has not entered
Abyssinian territory, as has been asserted, under
command OF the viceroy's oncer, Munzinger Bey.
body Of Egyptian troops was stationed on the
frontier line some time since to prevent, as was
said, incursons by the Abyssinians; but they have
orders not to cross it.
Owing to the threatening attitude Of the Prince
Emperor Kassah, the Egyptian frontier army has
been reinforced with 1000 men.