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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30
Miscellaneous Items.


an argument against dogs by swearing that the
lions of them 10 the United States would buy
/ ,344, OOO, 900 whiskcy cocktails every year.
Gold wears away in the handling. Govern
ment officials stale that in the simple
counting and transfer Of one million dollars
from one vault to another, the loss by abrasion
amounts to Sc.
A New York criminal lawyer has declined to
accept the colonency of regiment on the
ground that he has 'twenty-three murderers'
to defend during the coming fall terms Of the
various courts.
Strakosh has made up his operate company
for the coming season. 1t will include Char
lotta Patti, Teresa Careuo, Miss Carey, NJ.
Laurel, Signor Dell Ponte and the famous
Mario.
Lizzie O Brien, who helped to correct the
abuses at Castle Garden Emigration Depot,
has been appointed manager Of the femal, de-
partment OF the national bureau of migration.
Shooter the great German traveller, is so re-
duced in circumstances that he has to sell Sec
ond hand jewelry in the streets Of Sandhurst,
Australia.
Twenty.6 FIVE healthy babies make up the noe
turual chorus at Long Branch hotel. Batche
lor guests declare that they will never say
another word against the tomcats.
The editor of the Madison Progress has a
recipe for getting rid OF bed-bugs He sends
| bed and bugs to the auctionccr, who at once
transfers them TO the highest bidder.
Ola misery man who died of soitening Of
the brain local paper said: His head gave
way but his hand never did. His brain SOFT
| eued, but his heart couldn t.
| The London street railroad companies appear
| to be 'lnaking good thing OF it. Dividends
| at the rate OF seven per cent per annum have
been declared already
| The cattle dealers in Texas travel with their
guns on their saddles all day, and keep them
on their pillows by night, to be ready for an
Indian surprise.
A pretty girl lately entered saloon at Du,
buouc, Iowa, kicked over table. drew re-
volver on the bartender, and led her father cut
| by the ear.
A Springfield councilman shouted pass
when his name was called at meeting OF the
board the other evening.
A young lady pedestrian Of Terre Haute
Ind, offers to wager that she can walk forty
| five miles IN ten hours.
4 bridge 1890 feet in length, and the larg
est 10 Germany Is shortly to be built across
the Rhine at Vessel.
| During the past weak the bullion in the
Bank of England increased four thousand
pounds sterling.
A man in York, Pa, upon becoming Chris
tiau, has restored $500 conscience money to the
government for taxes withheld during the war
Troy, N Y, bankers say that the banking
capital of that city is s52O,OOO less than fifteen
years ago.
Devrient, the greatest German actor of the
century, is dead.
During the last two years 23,0OO miles of
ocean cables have been laid.
The leading dry goods houses are opening
their dress goods for the fall trade.
An Alabama man and woman, IS and IS
years old, were recently joined for life
New Orleans has borrowed ten millions of
dollars in London, at ninety cents on the dollar.
Kansas has gone into wine-making.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

WHY LACE IS COSTLY. The finest specimen
of Brussels lace is so complicated as to require
the labour of seven persous on one piece and
each operative is employed at distinct features
of the work. The thread used is of exquisite
6neuess, which is spun in dark underground
rooms, where it is sufficiently moist to prevent
the thread from separating. 1t is so delicate
as scarcely to be seen, and the room is SO ar
ranged that all the light admitted shall fall up
on the work 1t is such material that renders
the genuine Brussels ground so costly. On
piece of Vaenciennes not two inches wide. from
TWO to three hundred bobbins are sometimes
used and for larger width as many as eight
hundred on the same pillow. -Gnnlinn IF
HEALTH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

\ question is raised in New York whether
Gen John c. Robinson, lately nominated by
the Radicals for Lieut. Governor, is eligible to
the Office, he being colonel and brevet general
in the United States army on the retired list.
The precedent in his favor is the appointment
of General Daniel Butter6eld to be Sub.
Treasurer in New York at the beginning of the
great gold conspiracy in 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The Radical party has brought the country
to the verge of ruin. The opposition party,
composed Of Democrats, Conservatives and
Liberal Republicans, proposes to restore peace
and harmony, friendship and fraternity be-
tween the North and South, to revive business,
to encourage capital to embark in liberal en-
terprises, to make civil law superior to the
sword, and to conduct the government for the
hannit Of The neople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

At the celebration of the one thousandth an
niversary OF that ancient seat of learning the
University of Oxford, England, which took
place last month, the degree of D. G. L. was
conferred upon Dr. S. D. Gross of Philadel-
phia, the distinguished professor of surgery in
Jefferson College, Pa, who was present by in
vitatinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Ia his late speech for Greeley and Brown at
Lynn, Mass, Gen. Banks expressed the opn-
ion that "the administration party, with its
leaders and its organization, will be destroyed
by this canvass, and that a new party of wiser
and better men will be installed in their
places
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

A suit has been instituted in Washington
against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad by
Raymond Donohue, who claims that he was en-
ployed by that company to quarry for them
and that they engaged to employ skilled per-
son to assist him, but that they failed to do so,
and that while he was engaged in quarrying for
them, on the Goth of August, 1869, blast was
prematurely exploded by reason of the employ
mcnt of unskiful workmen, and that he was
severely injured He claims $4,000 damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The last year of President Johnson,s admin
istration the total expenditures of the govern
meut, including interest and pensions, were
S5S4,77T7, 996.ll. The first year Of Gen. Grants
administration the expenditures were 500, 907,
S42. IS, an increase in one year, under Grant, of
Sis, l29, S4677.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

A call has been issued for u National CoIored
Liberal Convention at Indianapolis, Indiana
September II, 1872, to take action in behalf of
Greeley and Brown as matter of duty to the
colored race and the country at large, and In
favor of the one term principle as means of
nurity In the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The steamship Austrian, of the Allan line,
from Liverpool, which arrived at Norfolk, on
Tuesday, brought sixteen cabin and htty,four
steerage passengers, all of whom were English
except twelve, who were French, from Alsace
and Lorraine. The majority of the passengers
are destined for Tennessee, Mississippi, Ala
bama, Louisiana, and Texas. She brought
twenty packages of merchandise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

\ dispatch from White Sulphur Springs re-
duces Jacobs majority for Governor of West
Virginia to 7l3, and places his election in con-
siderable doubt. 1t is said that if the counties
yet to hear from do as we'll for Camden as sew
eral that are mentioned, his election is assured
The ratification of the new constitution, by a de-
cidcd majority. is confirmed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

We have received the September number OF
the American Farmer, replete with matter per-
tanning to the fall crops, mauures, &c. To
wheat growers especially this number will be
very useful. The Farmer ispublished by Samuel
Sands & Son, Baltimore Specimen numbers
will be sent free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Hon. D. l.. Yulee, formerly United States
Senator from Florida, has written letter to
Col. w. II. Maxwell, of that State, on the
question of the next presidency, in which he
announces his intention to support Mr.. Greeley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The Cabinet was in session only about two
hours yesterday. 1t is said that no public busl
ness of any particular Importance was transact
ed. and last night the President, accompanied
by his private secretary, returned to Long
Rrnnlh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

WOoDsTocK EA-Our town has been rem
dered lively by the number of visitors who
have selected this place to spend the heated
months of summer Our citizens appreciated
the importance of rendering the town attrac-
tive to those who favor us with their presence.
An effort, in which we hope all will unite, will
be made during the present year to have all
our streets shaded and the sidewalks inprov
ed. - Shenandoah HyuM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Thos. Dunn English having been Invited to
join the Blanton Duncan party, replied that
when he wished to re-eect Grant he should
vote for him straight out, and not 60 whipping
the devil round the stump by throwing his vote
away at time when the very salvation of the
country required it to be wisely used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1872.

Mr.. T. T. Fauntleroy, jr.. Of Winchester, IN
r ply to an invitation to address Grant and
Wilson mass meeting, takes occasion to express
his views upon current politics in letter which
has been published in pamphlet form. He
declares that he will vote for neither Grant nor
Greeley, both of whom he holds responsible for
the misgovernment of the South. He AYERS
that the Baltimore and Cincinnati platform is
essentially the same as the Philadelphia plat
form, and that neither are entitled TO the sup
port of any states right democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Treasurer Spinner has signed $3,OO0,00O
worth Of the ten thousand dollars clearing
house certificates, and $4,000, 900 worth of the
$4,000 certificates which have just been execut-
ted at the bureau of engraving of the U. S.
Treasury A large quantity of them were i'm
mediately forwarded to New York and Phila.
6elnhia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The Radicals in the Lynchburg district have
declined to make nomination for Congress.
This conclusion was arrived at after secret
caucus Of three hours. The colored delegates
we're very anxious to make nomination, de-
caring unyielding hostility to Mr.. }. toote
johnson, independent, but the whites were in
majority, and shaped the action of the Con-
vention in Mr. Johpson's interest. The issue
will now be between Capt. Whitehead and Mr.
Johnson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

A reduction in the number of internal rev.
enue collectors and assessors in Virginia, Ken.
tucky and Tennessee will soon be made. vi
two hundred and thirty collectors and assessors
10 the these States but eighty will remain in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30
DFEU.

At Bowling Green" near Berryville, Clarke
county, Virginia, after a lingering illness of
eight weeks, WILLIAM RUSSELL, in tho
18th year of his age.
In Fredericksburg on Thursday, the 10Th in
slant, Mrs, MARGARET SMITH, consort Of
Robert Smith, in the 5ith year Of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Some of the New York papers contend that
the Herald has been cgregiousy hoaxed by
Stanley. Some of the evidence against him,
while circum stautial, is strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The race at Long Branch, yesterday, was
steeple chase, handicap, for purse of $1,000,
about 3 miles At the first attempt Lochiei
and Lobelia threw their riders at the first
Jump, leaving the race to Sorrel Dan, who
went oyer the course and came 10 ahead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

On Tuesday next the election in Vermont
takes place, and six days later that of Maine.
The canvass in both these States has been con-
Quoted actively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

TIE OLDEST INHABrrANT.-A mourns
the loss OF its oldest inhabitant at the age of
l05! years. Diana Mngo was her name and
Africa her nation. AS matter of course she
was on intimate terms with General Washing
ton, and the personal friend of Lafayette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The temperance men amongst Gen. Grant :
supporters are very anxious that he shall JOIN
the temperance society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

"When rogues fall out houest men get their
dues" which we pray may prove the case IN
South Carolina, where the Radical party stands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Even in the Rocky Mountains a coal ring
has been formed that manages to absorb great
part of the profits Of the Union Pacific Rail
road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30
.n.YRKlED.

At the residence of the brides father, on the
Dist instant, by Rev. Melz 5. Chancellor, Mr..
f. MASrIN to Miss MARTHA DUNAW WAY,
all of Sp t>ylvunis county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Es~ CHURCH NoTlcE-There will be preach
ing hy Rev. ID. X. Campbell, in the First Pres
byterlan Church, on Sunday next Sep. |. t30-A
CORPORATION TAXPAYERS will do
~ well to remember that in accordance with
the Revenue bill for 49,. ten per ct. will b. adj
dcd to al unpaid tax bills after TT LSDA9, the
Sd OF September
JOHN T. HILL, Col. n. Dist
aug 30 It :. h. FIELD, Col s. Dist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

1t is said that Gov jacobs, of West Virginia
personally pledged himself to the support Of
Greeley and Brown during his canvass Of thai
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The old elm tree under which Washington
took command Of the armies Of the United
States is still standing in Cambridge Mass,
with an iron railing around its ancient trunk
and granite monument beneath its branches,
but it is beginning to show the effects Of old
age. Last week one of its largest branches,
measuring upwards of thirty feet in length aud
venerable tree will soon disappear with other
relics Of the revolutionary period
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The democratic reform and liberal conference
committees of Louisiana, it is understood, have
agreed upon Congressional ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

1t is said that Rufus D. Connolly Of Terre
Haute recently married bis eleventh wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

Professor Tyndall has perfected new respi-
rator for fremen, in which the solid particles
of the densest smoke are arrested by films of cot
ton wool wetted with glycerine, and the most
puDgent gas by layers of charcoal By this
simple means, tiremen can remain within burn
ing buildings for upwards Of and hour at
time, with safety and comfort, SO far as their
respiration is concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30
y MONS EX PRE SS

Calls for and delivers baggage to any address
in Alexandria, &c ,rgetown and Washington :;
moves furniture and does any other hauling.
Omnibuses will call for passengers in any part
of the city. Orders left at the office, No. . n.
Washington street. or at LuntS Drug store
aug 30lm*, JOHN 5. LAROWE, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

SEED WHEAT.
Several varieties of White, including choice
Purple Straw, which natures early and yields
heavily.
Also Lancaster and other kinds Of Amber and
Red For sale by
GEO. y. WORTHINGTON.
aug 30-lm Pioneer Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

STILL IN DOUBT. The New York Sun prints
side by side fac SMILES Of the averred letter Of
Livingstone to Bennett and a letter written by
Stanley to his former companion, Louis Noe,
and the similarity of hand is certainly suspi.
cious. The World also in ont bad spelling
10 the Livingstone letter OF which an educated
man like the Doctor would not be guilty and
also calls attention to the Interpolation of the
word junior in the address of the etter as
legitimate subject Of suspicion. AS previous
doubts had been raised by the fact that Liv-
ingstone is made in his letter to represent an
African river as running up hill, and also as
using words from Hawthorne that did not see
the light until after he had been lost in the wilds
Of Africa, it is not strange that good many
doubling Thoma>es, " as the Herald calls them
begin to smell a hoax Of rather large dmen-
sions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

The murder of Mrs. Wheat is still the sub
ect of mucb comment in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

NEW CALICOES, new low-priced Dress
IN Goods, New Cottons, New Cloths ard
Goods for Mems use A large lot of New
Goods now coming in.
aug 80 R. L. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

4 CORPORATION TAXPAYERS will do
" we'll to remember that in accordance with
the Revenue bill for 1872 ten per Ct will be ad-
ded to ali unpaid tax bills after TUESDAY, the
Sd of September.
JOHN T. HILL, Col. n. Dist
aug 3O-2t 5. h. FIELD, Col :. Dist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

HAIR GOODS and JEWELRY-Large ad-
i l. ditions just made to stock at
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
aug 80 ii King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

CMALL HAMS for sale by
~ aug ~ w. r BRoohEo j bho'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

DICkLING SPICES, of all kinds forsale by
L aug 20 w. F. BROOkES x BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-30

ALMOST A RIoT.-We learn that, what at
one time threatened to be serious riot occurred
at Halifax Court House, on Monday last, the
circumstances Of which as reported to US, are as
follows: C. T. Thomas, the radical candidate
for Congress in the 9Th District, visited Halifax
Court House for the purpose of making speech
His Conservative competitor being absent by
agreement, NJ. John Cosby, Editor of the Hall
fax Record replied to him and handled him so
roughly that the radicals became alarmed. and
after Thomas reioinder Nuttng, the radical SEN
ator from the Halifax District was allowed to
speak, upon Thomas assurance that he (N.)
would be respectful in his remarks, but 10 his
speech be used grossly offensive language to Mr..
g., who, however heard him through, and when
he had closed Mr.. Z. commenced his reply
and was proceeding with his remarks whenN utt-
ing pronounced some statement of MIR. C.'s to
be false. Thcrcupon Mr.. Cosby Knocked Mutt,
ing down, and this brought on general row,
and during the melee the stand Oh which the
speakers were was overthrown and Mr. Cosby
was so unfortunate as to have his leg fractured
at the ankle joint. -LymchJrg Netcs.
EXCITEMENT IN SALT LAKE A dispatch
from Salt Lake City ys:-By an order of a
Mormon Justice of the Peace this afternoon
the police made a descent Oh two houses of ILL.,
fame, and with axes, knives, &C., demolished
all the furniture there, worth probably $40, 900.
Bureaus, bedsteads pictures carpets and
everything were chopped into pieces. A con-
siderable amount of money and jewelry is also
said to have been taken. The excitement
among the Liberal citizens on account of this
wauton destruction of property is intense.
Much bad feeling prevails and threats
are made to organize Vigilance Committee
and clean out Brigham Young and other polyg-
amous houses
The murder of Mrs Wheat is still the SUBJ
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-11-08

The Dubuque Herald can take
the palm for impudence. Ever since
the October election it has been en-
gagged in the effort to make its cad
ers believe that the success of
Greeley was in no wise imperiled
by the Republican victories in
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana;..
OH the other hand, it has stoutly
maintained that the election of the
Chappaqua philosopher IN Novem-
Der was as fixed as decree of fate,
and INDUCED in much lofty rhodo-
montadc over the terrible drubbing
awaiting the "Grantitcs.'' After
all this, ina CINE with what feelings
its readers read the following In its
columns, on Wednesday morning,
commenting on the result Of the
Presidential election:
"The result has been a foregonc
conclusion since the October cleo.
tons, and no one will be surprised
or disappointed at it. The cause
for this overwhelming defeat will
furnish topics for future discussion.
No one, however, should for u mo-
ment be discouraged or cast down.
We never felt more cheerful in our
lives"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-11-08

THE New York Express has been
studying the pages Of the census
taker, and with this result:
OF the six States east of the Hud-
son river Vermont is the nearest to
raising its own bread producing
$4,000 bushels of wheat in 1869,
or . bushcl and q peck to each in
habitant. Taking the army rations
of twenty-five ounces of flour per
day as q basis of computing the con-
sumption of bread, it follows that
Vermont raises bread enough to
supply the people ofthat State thirty
seven days. 10 make up the def
cheney they are obliged to purchase
1886, 900 bushels per annum. Maine
produces 27s,OOO bushels, sufficient
to last eleven days, and purchases
100000 bushels. New Hampshire
produces 10000 bushels = little
moro than a half bushel to each in
habitant, or ten days supply-and
purchases 100000 bushels. Con-
nccticut makes poorer show, pro-
ducing $4,000 bushels-a supply Of
bread for two days-and purchasing
$4,000 bushels. Massachusetts,
raised only $4,000 bushels, or just
bread enough tor breakfast and din
ner, but not for supper. The pur-
chase was aO,3OO,o0o bushels of
wheat. Rhode Island raised 1874
bushels of wheat in 1869, and pur-
chased 100000. The six new
England States together purchased
from 4O,OOO,OOO to 50,ooo,0OO of
wheat, and quite as much Of other
grains, or, in round numbers, 100,
100000 bushels of grain,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-11-08
State News.

The Monroe transcript says that
Mr.. Angus French, formerly Of Co. B.,
18th Iowa Infantry, had rebel bullet
shot into him at the battle of Shiloh, in
1862, which has been imbedded in his
left lung, causing him much trouble from
coughing and bleeding at the lungs, until
short time since, when in a fit of cough
ing, he threw it out, and has recovered
entirely.
Two children, son and daughter of
DR.. Atwood, near Harlan, Shelby county,
were recently burned to death in a prai-
RE fire
Hon. Oran Faville, formerly Super.
intendent of Public instruction and after
wards Lieut.. Gov. of Iowa. died at his
home in Waverly on the last day Of Oc-
tober. Mr.. Faville was gentleman of
ability and culture, who filled the above
offices with signal satisfaction to the
people of the State and honor to him.
self
A farmer named Eye, near Fort
Dodge, set fire to the grass on the prairie
by which the hay and grain Of neigh
Dor by the name Of Kit was consumed.
When informed Of the consequences of
his act, Mr.. Eye went Immediately to Mr..
Kit and told him to select three men to
assess his damages, and when the award
of $500 was brought in straightway Dor
rowcd the sum at a hight rate of in
terest, and paid 1t to Mr. Kilt No
body need cry fye to that honorable