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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
sM.fRRIED.

At Woodstock, Va, on Tuesday, January 2,
1872, by Rev. J. j. Kahn, Of Harper's Ferry
MICHAEL GEARY, of Alexandria, Va, to
VIRGINIA NEEB, of Woodstock, Virginia.
[Harrisonburg papers please copy]
On Tuesday morning, December 18th, 1871 at
"Frankford," the residence of the bride, father,
by Rev. T. F. Martin, Mr.. THOMAS McCOR-
MICK to Miss MAMIE, second daughter of
Col. Francis Mccormick, all of Clarke co.. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

Nearly all the {. S. officials, Office holders,
and government politicians in New York at
tended the opening Of the session of the New
York Legislature. The New York Tribune is
of opinion that this is an evidence of the need
of reform among the officers Of the federal civil
service in that State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
The Col RS MESSAGE, veto

The Col RS MESSAGE, vetoiug the
resolution o. lie Legislature for stopping the
operations, of the funding act will be found in
full in another column. 1t will be read every
where throughout the State, and we believe its
arguments and statements will not only effect
future legislation on the subject, but cause a
change of sentiment, to considerable extent,
amongst those who have been opposed to the
funding act. The Message, we think, is an able
one, and its arguments for the most part, con-
elusive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

Mr.. Edward Powers, civil engineer, of Chi
cago, petitions the House Of Representatives
for an appropriation TO aid him in practically
illustrating and developing the theory-no new
one, by the way-that powder and cannon may
produce rain in seasons of drouth. He gives
a mass OF evidence in support Of his doctrine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

1t is stated that as soon as it was ascertalned
that Mr.. Catacazy had been definitely recalled,
the President directed the Grand Duke to be
invited to revisit Washington. The invitation
was necessarily declined from exigencies con-
nected with the services Of the Russian squa-
dron in which the Grand Duke is Lieutenant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

Doubts are beginning to be expressed as to
the truth of the accounts which have recently
been published concerning the whereabouts of
DR.. Livingstone, the African traveller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
The WASHINGTON corresn ,ndent of the Ralti-

The Washington correslN Jndent of the RaItl-
more Gazette says "thcre IS report that during
the Cabinet meeting yeste rday, kilograms were
seut to several naval statle'us asking how soou
the iron clads lying there could be put lin readi-
ness for sea service. and considerable disap-
noutuent was felt on account of the unfavora
bic replies received. The Miantononlah, it was
reported could not be made ready for sea in
less than eighty OF ninety days. Another iron
clad was irozeu iu at New London, and other
vessels inquired about: needed rcpars Of various
character, aud at best, conll not be ready for
sea for several weeks Why this stir about ma
val resources, is the question which is not yet
answered" This may be all sensational.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

A deputation of colored people in Washing
ton, waited upon Senator Sumner, yesterday,
to thank him for his introduction in the Senate
of the supplementary civil rights BILL" The
Senator was very gracious on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

The Richmond Dispatch says :--The Rich
mond Revenue district pays to the Federal
Government annually over two millions Of dol
lars, whilst the whole State is asked to pay
only that sum annually for interest upon the
St,ta daht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

Persons holding real estate on what
is know as Custom House Square, in Chicago,
and on which the Custom House formerly
stood. are so exhorbitant that tine Commission
ers refuse to entertain their proposals. BY
their terms the block would cost the Govern
meut over s2l0,0 the prices ranging from
ST, 800 to 5000 per front foot The Commits
sioncrs will ask for bids from owners of other
blocks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
NOTICE To MARINERS.

Notice is given that the obstruction in A"w
York Bay, caused BY the sinking OF Il Drsanti"e
near the outer Middle Ground, in the track Of
vesses bound to New York from southern p"rt-,
is marked by stwo red and white horizontal
striped spar buoyS, placed one on each side Of
the sunken vessel, which lies head to the north,
in !! fathoms Of of water. The bearings from
the buoys arc-Highland Lights. WSW SANDY
Hook main light house. NW4N; outer buoy IF
the South Channel. y by EIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

4 Radical correspondent of the Washington
Chronicle asks that paper to pause in its ad,
vocacy of general amnesty But the Chronl,
Gle answers that it will not pause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

The cause of the 'uuplcasantness between
Germany and Brazil was a brawl at Rio de Jan
GIRO on October 10th, in which certain officers
of the Prussian ship ;'Nymphc' were insnlted
and ahused
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

From the official report it appears that the
reduction of the public debt during the past
month was little less than four and a halt
millions of dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

s;Ohve Logan" the authoress, since her
marriage, discIaims any utilization with woman
suffrage, free loveism or any of the isms con-
nected Herewith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

1t is proposed to create clearing house at
Paris, and a committee of commercial men is
at work celebrating the project. The want OF
such an establishment has hccn till lately hut
little felt In France
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

Emancipation celebrations" by the color
ed people in Richmond. Petersburg, and
Fredericksburg. this year, were failures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
DIED.

Suddenly. on Tuesday evening, GEORGE
WILLIAM BRENT, in the ffty-frst year of
his age Nss-The funeral services will take
place at his late residence, on Alfred street,
tomorrow morning, at II O clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

REMARK>-Receiptso of Grain of ali kinds are
very light, and the market is unchanged
Wheat is quiet at yesterdays quotations: otfcr-
ings of l34 bushels white and red, with sales ot
the former at l66. and of the latter at lGj !;"r
strictly prime samples. Corn is steady Offer
ings of $50 bushels mixed, with sales al is. Ry-
is in fail request 1T lC0 and lW' with sales ot ~
bushels Poultry is dull and lover. Butter a'I
Eggs are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

1t is now supposed that about four hundred
persons, in all, lost their lives by the FIRE at
Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

The oyster trade at Norfolk is greater Thu
wear than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"T, slo,c the rcyy age anil body Of the Times.

Much excitement exists in Rochester, New
York. over the results of an expected lynching
of Howard, the colored prisoner. who is in Jail,
charged with a revolving crime. Yesterday
there was so obviously an intention among the
citizens to take him from the jail and hang him
that strong guard Of soldiers was stationed at
the building tor his protection from the fury
of the mob. An unlucky stone throwing last
night caused the soldiers to apprchend an at
tack, and they fired into the crowd, killing
several persons and wounding others.
Ia the trial Of Mrs. Wharton at Annapolis
yesterday Prof. Reese was on the stand during
the greater part Of the day, and only left it to-
ward the close of the session OF the Court to
allow Of the examination of Mrs. j. Ii. Colt
man, who testified to Mrs. Nhartons having
had an interview with Gen. ketchum on the
18th of January in her mother Mrs. Chuhb's)
house 10 Washington.
A dispatch from Columbia, S c. says :-"ln
the U. S. Court this morning the trial Of DR..
Avery was continued After arguments from
the opposing counsel, the jury found verdict
of guilty. No motion for Judgment was made.
Four prisoners from Spartanburg county plead
ed guilty, and were remanded for sentence.
Brigham Young appeared in the i. S. Dis
trict Court at Salt Lake yesterday to answer TO
the indictment charging him with murder
Judge Mexican declined to admit him to bail,
and was he Imprisoned in his own house and
guard placed around it. where he will be COLI
fined until the trial takes place.
Quite an excitement was raised in the Thea
ire at Kansas city, Mo-, few nights ago, in
consequence of the persistent effort Off colored
man to take seat in the parquette. The play
was suspended for some time. Finally ne was
persuaded to 60 out. as it was feared a riot
would ensue.
The State Department has information that
General Gorof, recently in temporary charge
of the Russian Legation has BY order OF
his Government transferred that trust to Mr..
Nalerien Shirkah. Secretary OF Legation.
A landlord at Niagara charged the Duke Al
exis $500 tor single meal Tor himself and
suite The affair was compromised with
$1,000
1t has been determined after all that the
long talked Of buffalo hunt on the Plains by the
Grand Duke Alexis and suite under the dircc-
ton of Gen. Sheridan, shall come Oft.
\ bill! will be introduced in Congress next
week making an appropriation for a reissue OF
new national bank notes
The beautiful designs in jcwclry this season
claim universal attention. There is always
something new in this line, it seems.
The Grant party succeeded in clcctny the
officers Of the New York Lrgislaturc.+
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

GEoRGETowS FLOUR ISspEc rloN.-Thr foHr
inspection for December, ISL shows t"t". 81
1918 barrels, of al grades, inspected "uW@g t,'
month, and for the quarter closing Win III"
month of December, 50, 1U3 barrels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

A portion of the Bacon farm, IN Chesterfield
county, lying along the old stage rode, and con-
tanning log acres, has been sold at IS per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
.dcrburn x Go.
MEMORANDA.

Steamship Z Knight, Johnson. New York.
to Hooe, Wcddcrburn u Go.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Utility Nickcrson, for Norwich
hence at New London 18th ult.
The John Bunyan, Orr. for this port. salt"d
from Liverpool 18th ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
BALL OF THE SEASON.

VIE BALL VI LIE oEAooN.
THE HARMONIC MASQUERADE BALL
Will be held
AT THEIR HALL, ON THE 18th INSTANT.
: No means will be spared 10 make the occasion
one of utmost enjoyment 20 allpresent, and such
scenes will be introduced willr fail to arouse
the meriment of all participants to perfection.
Committee Of arrangements.
j. Schneider S. Dealham, r. Portner, P. Vein
berg, l. Ramme E. Lambert, d. Bendheim
Floor Managers.
L. Stein, K. c. Carlin, /. Schwartz. VIM. Wiki
ening, Jos. Kaufman.
jan 3-eotd
UMBRELLAS UMBRELLAS!
Received this day and for sale at the lowest
figures. lot of Scotch Bingham and Alpaca
Umbrellas. c. G. BERRY,
ian 8 y King street.
WORSTED AND GERM ANTOWN
w WOOL.
Have just added largely to my stock Of Worst
ed and Wooi--all shades. Orders from the
country promptly attended TO.
ian s c. G. BERRY, y Hing st.
DAMNED PEACHES, Pineapples, Toma-
~ toes and Green Corn, for sale at extremely
AVERY 6 DAVIDSON,
Jan 226 King ST. cor, Alfred.
DEARL HOMINY, Grits, White Beans and
L Black Eyed Peas for sale BY
AVERY & DAVIDSON,
jan ZIG King ST., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
PORT or .aLEx.7.v2Ei.s. J.E.N"r. 3.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03

J.,NuARY.--In oA oman mythology Janus
was royal door keeper, an appropriate name
for such parsonage, inasmuch as the Latin
word ianua, from which Janus is derived. means
door When Numa Pompiliu<, whose reign
closed about six hundred and scvcntytwo
years B. c. (before Christ took it into his
head to make q new time table for the world.
he upset things generally The ancient Jewish,
Egyptian and Greek calendars began the year
on the 18th of March, and this system ran on
, ward into the Christian centuries. But Numas
PompiliuS placed two new months before the
previous ten and called the first January. III
honor to Janus; and very appropriately, Tor as
the old NEUROLOGICAL deity was door opener.
so January opens the year. This Janus. by the
way, had two faces land the two-faced people
of these days show that the race Is not extinct
one looking forward and one backward, into
the future apd In the past. Occasionally he
was represented with four faces, and thus he
had the double name, Janus Bifrons(two-fa faced
and Janus Quadrifons (four-faced.)
The Romans worshiped Janus as the guar
dian of the year and the seasons: of gates and
doors; and at the beginning Of the day the
people prayed to him, and at the beginning Of
the year sacrifices we're offered to him Oh
twelve altars one for each month. -I'tcrsdurg
Progress.
WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The promises of
gay winter, after the holidays. which social
seers have lavished since the beginning of the
session of Congress, seem likely to be fulfilled.
Mr.. Royal f. Miller, proprietor of confec-
tionery store on Ninth street, has been absent
from his home since New Years morning.
Since then nothing has been heard of him :;
nor was there any clew to lead to the cause of
his absence until yesterday, VI hen Mrs. Miller
found letter he had left in the store address
ed to her, stating that she would see him no
more.
The Equity Court yesterday divorced Mary
Jane Campbell nee Summers, from James }.
Campbell. They were married IN Alexandria
in 1854
Several severe cases Of scarlet fever are re-
ported.
A portion of the Bacon farm, IN Chesterfield
The New York herald., 1872-12-15

sentimental among sentimentaIists and stage love
became the bore that II generally Is, but ought not
ter advantage, making good effect BY falling at
the foot OF the stairs leading to widow Menotte's
bedroom, instead OF ascending them after the man
ner OF most Paulines; consequently, the curtain
descended on q better picture. In the fourth act
Miss Nelson 'ranted; IN the fifth she was more
pleasing and natural evincing certain degree
OF womaniy earnestness Throughout the
play this lady was more satisfactory than In either
Juliet or Rosaind because much less ability Is re-
quired for Pauline, character that, up to GER
tain point. plays ITSELF But Bulwer's heroine,
viewed through the medium OF Miss Nelson, Is less
heroine than have seen her before, ana 80 ner
last representative loses rather than gains upon
acquaintance.
Mr. Wheelocl was .painstakng, and exhibited
sincerity In Claude Melnotte that augufs well Tor
his future. He was not Claude, but he did his best,
and improves, which is great deal. Let him be
visits. few and far between-and he may rise far
above mediocrity Why Mr.. v wheelock wore white
RrStaoons pan ana sshoctingjacket IN tae
In breeches, Is robed in that mystery which seems
to be peculiar TO much of the dressing on the Eng
ilsn anu American stage or course all Fe,hters
recognition OF Claude becomes possible, was
ignored, and so the scene remained as absurd as
To be villain does not necessarily imply the
possession OF prOfuse black hair. Indeed, Amerl-
" Of
light, and as the frivolous CLAWS always wears
dark one. AT Booths Theatre both these
gentlemen were fair-haired. and hence ceased to be
f0is. Had Mr.. Sol Smith acted CLAWS well as he
dressed IL his performance would have been nota-
be az 1t is he was French picture, spelling his
own effect By opening his mouth. It is evident that
this meritorious actor has studied old men to
the exclusion OF young ones: Colonel Du-
mas clustered and hOwled In q manner
quite startling to nerves and ears Because
Colonel Dumas is hlun It by no means proves that
he Is Q roaring brute In regimentals. The little
part Of Gaspar was well done. Miss Mary Wells is
an experienced actress, and ought to be well &C
Quainted with the business Of Madame Deschap-
pelles; but she is not. Widow Melnotte was most
indtnerently rendered.
Miss Nelson's engagement Is now concluded.
The lady came to us heraded by newspaper notices
than which Rachel never had more hattering. She
has been well received. highly praised by many,
severely criticised by minority, that sooner or
later-generally later-rules public opinion. 1t is
unnecessary to add that belong to the minority
and free to confess my belief that II Miss Neil
son were not pretty wOman-possessing pretti-
ness without expressiOn-her success In this land
of the free list would be brief 'as woman's love-"
FREE LANCE.
The New York herald., 1872-12-15
THE LADY OF LYONS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALI

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
or the popularity OF maudn sentiments taty
there can be no doubt, otherwise the LADY Of
Lyons would long since have been consigned to
an early grave with never headstone to mark it,
Thriving like green bay tree it brings forth fruit
even in chill December, breathing, apparently, no
other atmosphere than that OF its own tropical
passion. To deny its clevernes5 as an acting
play is as absurd as to deny its
pathos; yet, clever though 1t be in
effects, no one but Charles Fechter ever
elevated it out OF It's drive into romance. In
reality Claude Menotte is "cad.' He lies like
dozen troopers, ne approprlates other peoples
rings and snuffboxes, he pretends to be gentle
man, and when, after undergoing grand moral
reform by taking part in the French spoliation OF
Italy, he Teturns to WOO his wife, he establishes
his title to this privilege BY paying his father
in-iaw's debts with the silver spoons,
'old masters'' and 0ojets d'art stolen from
pillaged palaces nne record, surely Almost
as worthy Of honest sympsqv as that Of the
several ladies' and gentlemen now on trial for the
sentimental murder or former lovers or rivals
Contemplate as Claude is, however, the genius OF
Fechter transforms him into hero and men and
women, girls and boys, old maids and bachelors
find themselves spellDound, acknowledging that
this means love, hating Pauline for not
Immediately surrendcring at discretion, and
living over past or dreaming OF future
Joys. An effect ike this renders actors far gre ater
than plays and proves the magic or real art, with.
out which mock sentiment is-mock sentiment.
The cast OF Lady OF Lyons,n at Booths Theatre
has not been such as to oblitorate the memory OF
Fechter ana Miss lie Cercq, the latter by far the
best actress England has sent US for many day.
Miss Nelson was pretty, as usual, and wore her
hair as usual, but would 1t not be better
for her to preserve as much character in
the dressing OF her head as IN that OF the rest ol
her pcrsonf should think 1t would be an actress
delight 90 make so faithful study OF her truly
great profession az TO be as correct iD the details
OF her toilet Gerome IL In the accessories OF his
pictures. The only way TO render Pauline endur-
able in the first two acts In TO dash her mawksh-
ness with tonics that art alone can administer.
MISS Nelson called no sugA t0ulc " her aid Shc was
The New York herald., 1872-12-15
FEDERAL OFFICE AFFAIRS.

Transa actiOns mt the Pension Omce-Ths
Custom House and Internal Revenue
Matters-COntemplated Raid ON Illicit
DistiiIcrics.
Ten days had passed yesterday since the pay.
ment OF pensions was commenced by the new
agent Mr. Silas P. butcher, and in this time he
has drawn in round numbers 425O checks. Aver
aging to each check the minimum amount OF $35,
the sum thus disbursed by him would foot up
$14s,7 $780, 1t must be remembered that great
many pensioners draw as low as SO per quarter,
while others receive $6a and even more. The labor
to pay a SIN all amount is equal to the greater,
consequently 1t ia not the sum allotted that
causes the greatest labor. About two-thirds Of
the pensioners are paid OIL, and those who yet re-
main are such can afford to wait little and are
not dependent upon the pittancc granted by the
government for q sustcnance. :. In conversing
with the pensioners OF both sexes they have all ex-
pressed themselves highly pleased with the treat
ment received from Mr.. butcher, who has taken
hold Of his new ONCE with great vim nas ana NEST
the last quarters payment for this year to close,
and it Is hoped that by Spring he will have new
him by the department at Washington.
At the Custom House everything is very quiet
Collector arthur ~ Is Us ca as M any Uo
He has, however, an advantage which his prede-
cessors lacked, and that is, the Civil Service bl
furnishes him the excuse OF getting rid OF the
would-be patriots. Whoever applies either per-
sonally or by proxy for position is very politely
reierred to Mr. Fred Phillips, the collectors pri-
vate secretary, for blank upon which TO make his
application for an examination, and an assurance
that his petition would receive tne utmost consiu-
Grafton at the hands OF the civil Service Commis-
sion VINO will be instructed to notify the candidate
OF their next session. There are at present up
wards of four hundred such applications on lille
and only very few VACANCIES to fill, The first
appointments under the new rules were con
Timed by the Secretary OF the Treasury last week,
and o fuil list or the appointments were published
exclusively In the HERALD.
State of New York. Mr.. Lucian Hawley who
succeeds Silas r. butcher, new Pension
Agent has taken charge OF the oflice
s3 Cedar street and gone actively to work.
Mr. Hawley was confirmed by tue Senate
Friday by an unanimous vote, lie having been a
biglly efficient revenue Official the Internal
Reyenue Bureau was first established. Mr.. George
NJ Isirdsal who has been Cnief Clerk OF the Super
visor since the creation OF the Office, has been re-
appointed by Supervisor lIawley. rad on Illicit
stills has been organized, which viii soon cu
inmate In the capture OF several OF these contra
band establishments,