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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The :Lynchburg Republican says "A very
satisfactory election bet was made not long
since by lady and gentleman Of this city. 1t
was this IF Grant should be elected the young
man would win the. lady, and if Greeley was
elected the young lady was to win the man.
The result shows that the young man won the
bet, and it is stated on authority of the young
lady herself that she is perfectly willing he
should have the prize"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

Under the act of May IS, 1872, the time for
fling claims for private cotton, taken after June
30, 1865, has just expired. The petitions fled
involve such large amounts, and raise such in
tricate and various questions of title that IT is
believed the Secretary OF the Treasury will ask
Congress to relieve him from the duty Of decld-
ing them, and refer all cases filed before him to
the Court OF Claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

At the last Prince Edward (Va.) County
Court, Edgar Allen, formerly Of considerable
notoriety in this State, was discharged from
custody by Judge Dickinson on writ OF habeas
corpus. The position taken by the prisoner
was that the Governor could not remit the i'm
prisonmcnt without also remitting the tue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The report of the Southern Claims Commit :
sion will be ready on the assembling of Con-
gress. The papers in each case mentioned 10
the general report go to the Claims Committee
of the House, accompanied by a full written re-
port, specifying exactly what is allowed or re-
jccted in each case and giving the reasons OF
the decision made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

IMPROVEMENT The Lower Falls Road is
undergoing considerable improvement, John
j. Shipman, of Townsville. Va. whose energy
is proverbial, having number Of laborers en-
gagged IN widening it several feet at many points,
building culverts, and repairing water courses.
The work, which was almost indispensable, has
been attended with no little labor owing to
the rocky nature of the ground, and in conse-
quence considerable blasting had to be done.
Always Of great importance to the trade OF this
town, having long been much used this road
will doubtless in future be more travelled than
ever. Good roads are of prime Importance
everywhere, but in no place are they so ne
cessary as in this vicinity.
Work on the Chain Bridge has not yet been
commenced, although the contract tor the
structure was awarded several months ago by
General Babcock to S. 4. Dixon, of New
Haven, Conn, for S9S,S75, as stated at the
time. The delay is doubtless owing to the
fact that the contractor is engaged in prepar-
ing and casting the necessary material at his
foundry. In common with the people of Fair
fax county and surrounding country, we hope
that this bridge will soon be completed, the
unsafe condition Of that which has so long
been permitted to remain there being such as
to deter many persons from crossing the Poto-
mac at this point. When the roads shall have
been thoroughly repaired and the new iron
bridge spans the river, no other portion Of the
national capital will afford so delightful drive,
the scenery along the river being such as to
attract every lover of the beautiful while the
health giving breezes waited down the stream
can nowhere in the District be so well affored
as in this ncighborhood. Georgetown Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The official vote of the State shows that
Grant received 93,46S, and Greeley 9l,614.-
The vote of Buchanan county, pa for Greeley
and So for Grant, will be probably thrown out
on account of intormality in the returns. 1t
such is the case Grants majority over Greeley
will be 1915. The vote for O Conor has not
vet been counted, but it is small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The New York Tribune is grieved that in
South Carolina one man hopes to be elected to
the United States Senate by ''the race-preiu-
dices Of his compatriots'' (ncgrocs) and others
expect to triumph by bribery This is mel
ancholy picture to contemplate" says the Iri
bupc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

SYNOD OF FIRGINIA.-Thc Presbyterian
Synod Of Virginia continued its session in Bal
timore yesterday There seems to have been
but little actual business transacted, the
time having been mainly consumed by
addresses to the body on subjects ofntcrest pre-.
senting themselves for its consideration and
action. The session will probably close this
evening.
During the consideration Of the subject of
sustentation Synod was ably addressed by Rev:
Mr.. McIlwaine who said no Synod connected
with the Church had been so great participants
in the benefits of sustentaton rs the Synod of
Virginia
Rev. DR.. Bullock, of Alexandria, said that
he had listened with the deepest attention to
the address of Rev. Mr. McIlwaine, and though
he 1.-THE sreaker) was among the oldest mem
bcrs Of the Synod, yet he could not but remark
that he had been instructed as we'll as grati6ed
by the address of the secretary. 1t had I'M
pressed him deeply with sense OF his respoD-
sibility and obligation to the Church, as he
doubted not it had all present. There remain
ed nothing further to be said on the subject, as
the claims of the sustentaton board had been
presented so ably and forcibly. The address
would without doubt have the effect OF avail ken
ing the Synod to an importance of the work:
Rev. NJ W. Staple, agent of the Virginia
Bible Society, made brief statement OF the
operations of the society during the past year.
At the suggestion Of the Rev. Pastor Of the
Charleston, West Virginia, Church, the third
Wednesday Of November, 1873, at = o'clock
z. NJ, was selected as the tune for holding
the next Synod.
The report of the Committee on secular edu-
cation was ably discussed until late hour at
night. The reports sets forth That it is in
accordance with the teachings of the Holy
Scriptures, the spirit Of the Westminster
standards and the history Of the Presbyterian
Church, il all times and places, for the Church
to found and control educational institutions of
all grades, whenever such action is required for
the full discharge (performance) OF its spiritual
functions; that whenever the authorities OF
any literary institution within our bounds may
desire to form with this Synod or with any
Prcsbytery a session under its care, relation
giving to such ecclesiastical court supervl-
sion of such institution on terms consistent with
the first resolution, such connection may law
fully be constituted, its precise conditions to be
the subject of future and appropriate conslde-
ration by the court specially interested; that
the establishment Of female schools Of higher
grade in each Presbytery, under the care of
this Synod, in which none now exists, is espe.
cially desirable in the present condition and
want of our Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The y. Y. Trbuncs correspondent says
Efforts are being made by certain Grant poll
ticians in Virginia to induce the President to
remove srvera prominent Federal officials in
that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The.New York World is discussing the ne
cessity Of amending the Federal Constitution
so as to render PRECEDENT ineligible, and to re-
qurc him to be elected by direct vote Of the
peoplc, without the Intervention of electors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

NOMINATIONS. We hope the result of the
election in this and the Richmond COMPRESSION
al District has forever put quictus upon all
future 'canvassing for nominations. We en-
terrain the belief that Braxton and Wise were
both defeated by the anita gonisms engendered
between friends, and naturally and unavoida-
bly, growing out OF the active canvass for the
nominations" We want to see no more of
this new tangled, scramble among friends. 1t
has and will continue to prove ruinous to our
cause and Sener and Smith both owe their
seats to it. Our friends exhausted themselves
80 much in the wrestle with one another, that
when the Radical foe came they were hardly
Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The Stanton indicator says :-"Thcrc has
been some disease among the hogs Of this
which has. in several cases,
proved fatal. II has not been general by any
means"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Nov. G.-Thc mar
ket for Wheat is quiet and unchanged; offerings
of l44 bushels white and 1893 Of red, with sales
Of the former at lo7 for strictly prime and OF
the latter at lG8 for good It's, l7G and loo for
very good to prime, and lo5 for choice. Corn
is active and firm; offerings of 4SG bushels miA-
ed, with sales at So for new, and Co. 81 and C' for
old. Sales of 81 bbls ear-Corn at 81 ga per bill
of y lbs to the bushel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

PER1oDICALs.-Lc Scott & Co., New
York, have, republished the October number of
the Edinburgh Review. Contents :-Corca;
Shakesperian interpretations Memorials of
Baron Stockmar; Terrestrial Magnetism; the
Fiji Islands, Life of Henry Thomas Colebrook;
the Progress of Medicine and Surgery; Grote' S
Aristotle; the past and future of Naval Tactics
This is avery interesting number of the Re-
view .,r ,..
Scribner's Monthly Illustrated Magazine for
December has been received. 1t contains a
number of excellent original articles, some Of
them handsomely illustrated Scribncr's is one
Of the best magazines published
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The Rockingham Register says 1.-THE
newspapers throughout the country are still
publishing returns of the late Presidential cleo
ton. For our part we are tired of it. From
the time Of our first introduction to Pixies
arithmetic to this day, We have had an aver
sion to figures, and it seems to US that the ar
ray Of units, and tens, and hundreds, and thou
ands, and hundreds Of thousands, in counting
Grants majoritics. is really sickening In all
conscience VIC have had enough Of them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

oct Is +. 5. LEADBEATER & BRO.

ORANGE BLOSSOM COLOGNE WATER
~ We would respectfully call the attention of
our customers and the public generally "a the
above delightful Cologne. 1t is prepared from
. new French recipe, and is q most fragrant and
delicate perfume. In order to place it within
the reach of all, we have put it up in bottles con-
one pint 1T the s yery moderate price Of Sc M
and 81, respectively. A trial is earnestly
quested. Prepared and sold only by
JANNEY & CO.,
now las King ST., Alexandria, Y n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

OFFICE ORANGE, ALExA. s. MAN. r. K. Co,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. 30, 49,
NOTICE-The ANNUAL MEETING of
IN the Stockholders of the ORANGE, Len
ANDRIA AND MANASSAS RAILROAD
COMPANY will be held at the office of the
Company, in Alexandria, on " EDN ESDAl,
the 9th proximo, ut II clock III.
BY order of the Directors:
L. w. REID, Secretary.
The transfer books will be closed from the 18th
proximo until the adjournment Of the ab"vo
meeting oct 3u-eot3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

SUGAR DRIlS III store and tnr sale Al IA
~ King street.
nov y; W +. BROOkES n BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
.E.H KKIEU.

At the residence of the brides father, Mark
Bird, esq, of Woodstock, Shenandoah county,
Mr.. Clymer, 5. 5. TURNER, Esq, of Front
Royal Va, and Miss MARY l.. BIRD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
WING N a & II | y ES.

We have on hand a good assortment Of tho
celebrated GROVER i BAKER SEWING
MACHINES, with all the late improvements.
Our sales of the above have been very large,
and the machines give general satisfaction.
We have also OH hand the HOW + SEWING
MACHINE. This machine makes the shuttle
stitch, and i. preferred by some on that account.
1t has several advantages over others ln"king
the same kind of stitch
We will be pleased to exhibit the machines t"
parties interested. Sold on the most liberal
terms
oct Is T. s. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
DIED..

At West End, Fairfax county, Va, Nuycln-
Der IL, 1872, THOMAS BORGARDUS SKIN
NER son of Thomas and Sarah K. Skinner,
aged three years one month and twenty three
DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

The Jail of Pittsylvania county is crowded
with prisoners, several of whom are charged
with murder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
NEW BOOKS!
NEW BOOKS!
Received to-day nj

hcctlFeQ to-day NJ
FRENCH'S, NO. IS KING STREET.
THE EUSTACE DIAMONDS, by Anthony
Trollope; paper covers, Sl.25; bound"..Sl.1i
THE HILLS OF SHATEMUC; ! vol...... Id
SUMMER ROMANCE; | vol ............ l.JU
HOW WILL 1T END? vOl.............. LOO
MY BROTHERS KEEPER; vol..,...... 10
ISOLINA; vol Observation-Disclosures. 200
HAND-B BOOK OF REFERENCE .......... l.3O
HANDBOOK OF THE TOILET. ......... l.50
THE LAIRD OF NORLAW, Mrs Oil
liant ......,.,...... ................. 10
WILFRID CUMBERMEDE, Mcdonald
Observation-Disclosures. LOO
ROBERT AINSLElGlI, Miss Braddon;
2 volumes ........... ...................... 800
THE HARVEYS, by Henry kingslcy...... La
JOSH BILLINGS ALLMlNAX for -. -
APPLETON'S SCIENCE MONTHLY. 30
CHATTERBOX; new lot for 1872; COM
plete. ............... 10
OLIVE VARCOE, OF True to the Last. -
THE STORY OF S1BYLLE. by Octave
reulllct ~
New Books daily.
II G. +. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

INSTRAI COW-A suitable reward will be
~ paid for the return or information that will
lead to the recovery Of = spotted WHITE and
RED COW, giving little milk, that strayed
away or was stolen from DANIEL McCAU-
LEY, near the Canal basin, about ten days
since no" 2-3t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postolfce,
November 3d. 1872.
Persons calling for letters Will say they are ad-
vertised and give the date Of the list.
If not called for within thirty days they VIII be
sent to the dead letter office, III Washington
Ball, Miss Mary Rgsby, Edward
Brown. Geo Roland, Isaac
Cole, Miss Emma Richardson, Robert
Curley, Miss Hattie Rsnadi, MIR
Corson, Mrs John H Rolls, Mrs Mary Ann
Dubon. Clarence Shorts, Thomas
Evans, Alonzo Skldmhre. y w ,
Griffin, Theadon Shumsn, Miss Mary &
Horris Mrs Cornelia Spillman, Miss Mary
Hall, Mrs Martha Sullivan, Mrs
Hall, Mrs Maria, col Sturs, Edward
Hoffman, Otterbien Thompson, Mrs Ann
Kidwell, Mrs Laura Thompson, Charles
Lane Mrs Mary Thomas George
Louis, Mrs Agnes Taylor Joseph
Lane Mr.. Harriet Taylor John 5
Lee Fred Thompson Lucy, col
Ludwick, Mrs Sinah Taylor, WILLIAM
Moxley, Oscar Squier, Mrs + 5
Oaks, John Watson, Sary, col
Payne, Robert, col White, Richard
Pierce, William Wallace, Mrs M"iir" r
Pickens, Miss Laura Windsor, Leithcr
Pollard, Mrs Laura Wood. John
Payne, + w Woodsor Clara
Parker, Mias Fannie Wilmer i Sergeant
Rafferty, Mrs n
nov cit n P TRIST p. VI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23
~ DO S II \ d Els.

w N DO " $ Il a D ES'
An elegant assortment of new and beautiful
WINDOW SHADES.
Butt, Blue Green and White Plain Shades.
All OF the bcs, Shade Fixtures.
New styles of Window CornccS, Band and
Curtsin Loops, &c, A.
}. 2. CLARkE'S,
ape No. l5S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

With regard to the shoe and leather trade 10
BOSTON. it is said that as yet everything Is IN
such chaotic state that the most than can be
said is that business, where not entirely sus-
pepded, is in state oftransition that renders
market reports useless. The power of produc.
ton, it is added, is so immense, that any de-
mand however large, can be supplied by the
manufacturers, but as the prices of material
must be considerably enhanced, the prices OF
boots and shoes must be rroportonably ad,
vauced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

VOLUNTEER MILITARY.-Thc extensive con-
fagrations which have visited two of the larg-
est cities Of the country within the short space
of year, whereby millions of dollars worth Of
property have been exposed to the tender MGR
cies Of the thieves and roughs who intcst such
doomed localities have shown clearly to all,
even those who are unwilling to admit the
practical value of efficient military organlza-
tons, that we'll. disciplined volunteer force is
ndspcnsably necessary in each and every large
city under similarly appalling circumstance.
It is utterly impossible to conceive what the
people of Chicago and Boston would have done
without the aid of the military, as, judging
from the immense amount of property stolen
and recovered in Boston, the pillage would
have been fearful had not the military power
been invoked. Certain it is, it was called upon
in both Instances, almost at the very outbreak
of the fire, when it became too evident that
the police force would have more to do than it
could possibly attend to. That, in Boston, the
volunteer solliery did efficient and timcl y ser
vice, is patent to every one, as by strict OBJ
seryauce of guard duty they tended not only to
preserve property, but life, which would other
wise have been jeoparlizcd by the thoughtlcss
and unwary, who, at such time will rush
into danger, regardless of consequences. But.
TUzpttc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

LIE I near the CAnAI DAslh, aDOUl ltI uhys
since no" 23-3t
ENTS' LINEN COLLARS!
VI GENTS LINEN CUFFS!
The latest styles just received 1T
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
nov 23-lOt King street.
TEATHER BUSTERS!
Il SHAWL STRAPSi
At GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
nov 23-l0t King street.
nURAND'S OIL in store and for sale 1t III
~ King street
nov q w. +. BROOKE y BRO.
DINEAPPLE and CHEDDAR CHEESE il.
l. store and for sale al l47 King street
nov q W. F. BROOkES & BRO
ERESH PREPARED MINCE MEAT just
IL received and for sale by
nov % r. NJ. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

ORANGE COUNTY ITEMS. The first snow Of
of the season fell here on Saturday last.
The mail service between this place and
Fredericksburg, via the plank-road, has been
discontinued for the present, on account Of the
''epizootic y
Mr.. E. 7. Butler, has sold his farm Of Is
acres, one and half miles west OF Orange G.
H., on the plank road, to DR.. Peter T. John
son, OF this county, for $2,3O0.-ITcetn'out
Vrgtaiun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

SAD ACCIDENT We learn that Mr.. Thomas
Huffman, youngest sou Of Mrs Huffman vivid
owl who resides in Harmony Hollow, about
seven miles from Front Royal, lost his life,
on Saturday evening last under the following
painful circumstances: Thomas and his broth
or Joe, (who carried loaded gum, were re-
turning from work on the mountain. In get
ting over brush lence-Thonas, unen-
numbered, got about tifcecn steps ahead
Joe stumbled and fell. In falling the gun
was discharged, aud nearly the whole load of
shot entered the heart Of his brother Thomas,
killing him instantly. The melancholy affair
cast gloom over the whole nelghb0rhood.
His good old mother has the heartfelt smy-
pathies Of the whole community. Thomas was
about twenty years old and highly respected
by all who knew him. = Wurrcn Sen.
FRAScE.-Prcsideut Theirs, yesterday morn
ing, received dcputation from the party OF
the Left Centre to whom he said that he was
with them in opinion, but the first question to
be settled now was between himself and the
committee appointed by the Assembly to draw
up a reply to his message. He has told several
friends, who called upon him, that he was
ready to make all reasonable concessions to
secure harmony in the Government, but it was
impossible for him to rcinquish his wellknown
convictions The committee on the reply to
the message of the President will, it is said,
demand responsible Ministry: that he shall
not participate in debates in the Assembly,
but shall communicate with that body by mes
sage only. 1t is believed that there will be no
opposition to 4 prolongatlon Of Theirs term OF
office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

DEAD'S MAGIC SORE THROAT AND
IL CATARRH POWDER-ThiS wonderful
Powder generally relieves Sore Throat, Cold III
the Head or Hosrscness, inside Of "a hours. Just
received and for sale by
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
nov N Corner Prince and Fsiria1 streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

Mrs. FAIR AGAIN-ANOTIIER SENSATION.
A dispatch from San Francisco yesterday,
says: A sensation has been caused by the
publication of an alleged plot between Laura
D. Fair and restaurant waiter named Frank,
to poison Judge Dwinee and Alexander
Campbell, counsel for the people. Tho waiter,
Frank, who reveals the plot, says it was formed
before Mrs. Fairs second trial. He states that
that lady tried to induce him to put poison in
a decanter, in Judge Dwincllc's house, or into
the milk can at the door, and that this was
intended to be done. A woman went to the
latter's house and told Mrs Dwinellc not to
leave the milk can out The matter was con
cealed from the public, but has been investi-
gated by the Chief of Police, Crawley, Judge
Dwinelle and all the counsel in the case. Some
thought the waiter insane, but he had a plan
of Dwiuclle's house in his possession. Mrs.
Fair remains in the city. The people are
much excited at her proposition to give public
lectures.
New-York tribune., 1872-10-19
IOrrIR STANTON STILL ALIVE.

.LOttie Stanton, who was murderOusly as
sauted by Joseph Dempsey, the political fayorite of
Senator James OBren, still lies in helpless and crti-
cal condition. Slightly favorable symptoms again ap
peared yesterday but they did warrant prediction
Of her ultimate recovery. third consultation will be
held by Prof Wood Police Surgeon Steele, and DR. Wyn
knOp the attending physician at noon today by which
tine is thought definite conclusion be reached
IDeDsey has not yet confronted with his victim
for Identification IL Is deemed prudent await the
result Of the consultation. Daniel j. Bernstein,
Who helped Dempsey In the disgracefu assault
appeared before Coroner Young, yesterday noon.
and furnished o. 900 bail 20 appear when required Dan
lei Winapts Catherine Market butcher became his
hondsman JOhn Jones' the other alleged assailant,
s an large and no clue 10 his whereabOut has been dis
coveTed Dempsey is still locked up at the Fifteenth
Precjnet gtatenhOuse The inmates Of the house who
itnessed the inhuman attack have been committed 10
Tie House of DetentiOD 70 prevent an alleged effort
the part Of the friends Of Dempsey TO improperly nfu
heir tasfim