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Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1872-01-17

sned, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed.
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasly sedi-
ment. it will keepit clean and vigorous.
T. occasional use VIII prevent tl,o lr,,ir
from turning gray Or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those dcleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
riar.ly fnr a
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1872-01-17
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS.

He hsson hand beautiful assortment OF
Carpets, Oil Cloths, &C which are of a good
quality, and well worth the inspection of the
huyer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
Balance due Virginia. .............. 1855, $50 %

BOLD Observation-Disclosures January 81. =
A bold attempt to rob the Trenton bank was
made this evening. The burglars entered the
bank in the rear after six o clock, as watch
man was in the bank at dusk and all was right.
At half.past nine Mr.. Sven and MIR. Baylis
the two watchmen, entered to go on duty
Sven was gagged the moment he entered the
front door and Baylis was tied and blindiolded.
A lady passing by, Sven managed to give the
alarm, but the burglars, five in number, es
capped leaving their tools.
They had heavy timbers, two kegs of powder
and great number of tools of all kinds. The
officers Of the bank are examining the premises
and find number of private boxes rifed of U.
S. bonds. Thus tar they have discovered
twelve boxes opened. The loss may be 500,
0OO The burglars got into the vault contain
ing the private boxes by prying off the door.
People are running to the bank from all di
rections to know about their boxes. One Of
the burglars was very tall man with a bald
head. The police were within two minutes of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The ex- Emperor and Empress of France, and
quite large suite, according to accounts, are
having quite gay time Of it, at their present
residence in England, patiently but confidently
hoping and expecting, that in no long time
they will be in France again, at the head of
affairs Quite as likely that as any thing else !.
No one can say, with certainty, what will be the
government Of France in three months from
this time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

1t is stated that the female suffrage move
ment in Congress possesses less strength than
it did in the last Congress, and its friends have
abandoned all hopes of securing the passage Of
any declaratory act under the fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments The Senate judiciary
committee have reported adversely on the sub
ject, and it is not before any House commit
tee for action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The President, on Saturday, in reply to re-
quest made to him by the Delegates from the
Territories, said he had long been of the opiu-
ION that most, if not all the officers of the Ter
ritories should be chosen from their citizens, land
that he had suggested to the Civil Service
Commission the incorporation of provision in
their regulations requiring the appointments,
excepting Judges and Indian Superintendent
and Agents, to be so made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

Catacazy was interviewed just as he left
for Europe. The interviewer reports that the
ex-minister expressed his high regard for the
American people, but that he believed the
present administration bad and corrupt" L
is probable he never said So If he did, and if
he thought SO, he had no business to say SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The general belief is that the rings and
lobbyists, as persevering as ever in their at
tempts to obtain Land Grants from Congress.
1t is said about fifty bills have already been in-
troduced this session to aid the schemes of
these rings, besides the many others which
were left oyer at the last session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

\ number of Iudian delegations waited on
the President Saturday morning to protest
against any legislation by Congress having for
its object the mixing Of the Indian reservations
and their interests with the whites.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

There has been for some time much trouble
in and about the Postotfice in Richmond Most
of the best clerks have resigned They COM
plain Of the treatment they receive at the
hands of Miss Van lew, the .postmistrcss.
It is stated in the correspondence Of the
Petersburg Index, that Miss Van Lew gets
$4,000, her brother John, the scientist, S., 400,
while the persons who actually bear the burden
of the concern, arc ranged at from $50 to 500.
There is general move among the Radicals
10 Dust the present incumbent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.
$40 slime the rey age and lady Of the Times

! There is a prospect of a renewal Of the Leg
islative war in New Orleans. Carter, the
| Speaker of the boiling House Of Delegates,
| threatens to make forcible attempt to seize
| the Mechanics Institute, where the Warmoth
House is in session, and replace himself as
Speaker The Warmothites have the Metro
politan police, all armed with rifles, and Carter
two thousand men at his hack.
Germany and Brazil we're on the eve of war
on account Of the arrest and maltrcatment o!
some German sailors at Rio Jancro. Brazil,
however, promptly responded to RisInark S de-
mands for satisfaction and consequently the
friendly relations between the two nations have
been resumed
The telegraph brings reports of several pecu-
liary terrible tragedies throughout the country
during Saturday and Sunday. At Lockville,
Massachusetts, man with liquor mania shot
four others; at Louisville several persons were
wounded by an insane boy and family poison
| ed while eating.
A dispatch from Louisville, KY, says
This morning the Union pipe foundry Of Den
mis-, Long 4 Co., on Fulton street near Preston,
was destroyed by fire. Loss $4,000; insur-
ance only $4,000 The foundry was one OF the
most extensive in the United States.
At New Bedford, yesterday, seven boys at
tempted to cross Acushnet river on the ice.
The ice broke and two sons of VIM. William
son, aged respectively 9 and 10 years, and two
sons Of William Smith, aged respectively. 10
and Is years, we're drowned.
William Henry Sedley Smith, a veteran ac-
tor. and one Of the best 'old men on the
American stage, died at San Francisco on the
18th inst, aged sixty, six years
Alexis and party are expected in Louisville,
KY, on their way South, and arrangements
are making to give him splendid reception
and grand ball.
John Rossell, messenger of the Metropolitan
Bank, was robbed on the streets of New York
about noon Saturday, of s23, 900 in gold certi-
fcates and quantity OF notes and bonds.
President Grant will not take any further
action regarding the annexation of Santo Do
mlngo.
The New York papers say that the whskey
rings are once more at work upon their periodi-
cal little game of raising the price Of whiskcy.
ACCOUNT STATED,-Thc following is the
account stated" by the Commissioners of West
Virginia, in relation to the public debt, audap-
West Virginia to the State Of Vurgiain =
proved by the Governor of that State:
For the amounts expended and in
vested in her territory ........... $685. !S3 ~
CIR.
By one fourth Of the estimated val
ue of the public buildings and
other assets, as given in state
ment G ...... .......... S968, $50 90
By three-thirteenths OF
the United States
surplus fund, as per
same statement...... 44i O32~92
BY three-sevenths of ="
the literary fund, as
per same. ........ G47,O70 90
By the amount collect u -'~~- -
ed in West Virginia
after January l, 1861
as per statement e." 32o, I0e ~
2,39O, $50 o.
Balance due Virginia. S953, $50 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

John McCarthay, lion-tamer was torn to
pieces by lions on the 9th ult,, while perform
ing with the beasts at Bolton, England. He
was, with much difficulty, rescued before life
was quite extinct, but he Immediately died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The Senate has failed to pass the PROPOSE
ton to reduce the pay and mileage of members
OF the General Assembly. There seems nc
prospect of any reduction in the expenses of
the Legislature during this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The new Russian Minister to this country,
Baron Nicholas Gutenberg, is about forty
years of age, and is regarded as one Of the
abest Russian diplomatists. He has had much
experience in military and civil affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

Gen. Joseph Lane, of Oregon, the candidate
of the Breckenridge party in 1860 for Vice
President Of the United States, was seventy
years old on the 18th of December. He is still
n good health in both body and mind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
MR. RED.

At Port Royal, Caroline county, Va, on the
81 instant, by Rev. Mr.. Poindexter, Mr.. W. n.
WASHINGTON, Of King George county, {"
Miss ROSE CATLETT, Of Caroline county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

Favorable reports are given generally as tc
the appearance of the growing wheat just al
this time, which, appearance may or may moi
continue. 1t is entirely too soon to be making
predictions from appearances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, JANUARY ~

FRANcE.-Prcsident Theirs, on Saturday
East, resigned his position, in consequence OF
the rejection of his tariff scheme by the Assem-
lly. The notice was accompanied with the an
nouncement that all the Ministers had also
rendered their designations. Great excitement
prevailed in the Chambers on the reading OF
these communications. A vote was adopted
almost unanimously, only six members dissent
ing, appealing to the patriotism Of the Presl-
dent, refusing to accept his resignation. Sub
sequently Thiers, at the solicitation Of the As
sembly, and of Marshal McMahou on behalf Of
the army, withdrew his resignation, and agreed
TO continue at his post. The Ministry, then,
agreed to remain. Theirs stated that he is
weary with the ceaseless. conflict between the
Legislative and Executive branches Of Govern
ment, and which he thinks will probably con,
tinuc Affairs in France are unsettled There
is a considerable concentration OF troops anc
vessels of war at Marseilles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The New York Herald, just at this period of
time, is decidedly and warmly in favor Of Gen.
Grant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
lCOMNTNICATED.

When the lease OF the Alexandria Canal WAY
made to Quigey & Co., it was given out that the
lessees were required to make regular reports
yearly, believe,J Of their trade, receipts and
expenditures, &c, to the authorities, either OF
The city OF Of the Canal Company. Has this ever
been done? So fear the reports have been
smothered in the pigeon holes; for can find no
one who has ever heard Of such document. -
These reports would be of great interest to our
people and, if Am rightly informed would
have II very important bearing upon other partL
of the contract Of lease, espccay upon the right
Of redemption which wa, said to have been re"
served in it. We should at least be- posted upon
the statistics 90 the trade of The canal, if not upon
the receipts for tolls received from the bridgr
which has been erected upon the aqueduct piers;
:,S we'll as other receipts which will be derived
from the railroad bridge which Is contemplated
there. Give us Tie reports!
ASTI-HuG0ER-M UG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

Ex-Governor Thomas Bragg died at Raleigh,
NC, yesterday morning in the CID year Of his
are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

1t is thought the Wharton case will be sub
nitted to the jury tomorrow or next day,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

Col. Mecias, the representative of the Gu
bans, in insurrecton has been in Washington
for several days, direct from London, and re-
ports warm feeling in Great Britain, especial
" among officers of the government, in favor
of joint Intervention with the Z. S. in Cuban
affairs, and also that it is not improbable that
Lord Granville will take the step eventually,
without waiting for such proposition from the
United States. But this is not certain by any
n,nonc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The New York Spirit of the Times made a
new entire last week for the Presidential cup
in the person Of the Mr.. Charles Sumner
Mr.. Wilkes places his name in large capitals at
the head of his editorial column and follows
with an editorial Of two columns and a-halt
giving his reasons why the Democratic party
should unite in the support of Mr.. Sumner
MIR. Wilkes seems to be devoting himself, at
this particular time, to the business of.President
making, though we do not know that any
body cares to recognize him asa leader, or is
ut all anxious to enter into his schemes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

THE LATE NJ. X JAMEs.-We have been
shown an account of the circumstances attend.
ing the death and burial of the late Marshall
X. James, written from the stand point of an
Odd Fellow, by Hugh Latham, Esq, Mayor
of Alexandria, and published in the New Age
at San Francisco, u newspaper devoted to the
interest Of the fraternity. 1t isa beautiful and
truthful sketch of mourniul event, and re-
fleets credit on the head and heart of the au-
thor IFnrrentoa Iadcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

West Virginia shows that she is willing to
drive as hard BARGAIN and to take as much
as she possibly can, and give as little as she
possibly can, as if she never was part and par
eel Of the Old Commonwealth The Lynch
burg Virgnian remarks that it is supcrlative
meanness in the people of West Virginia to
claim that, because they have illegally divorced
themselves from the old State and have set up
for themselves, they are to share only the
profits, and not the losses Of the old frm.-
They will pay for nothing but what they got
and not even for that while all the capital
sunk in the business, when they were partners,
advising and consenting to the internal i'm
provement projects Of the State, must be re-
imbr,rsed to the joint creditors by the people
Of Virginia, as now circumscribed geographic
raly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

A CANCER Doctor FLooRED.-"Dr.' p.
4 Cobb, so-called: by himself. who prcteuds to
be able to cure cancer brought suit 10 Wy
theville, some time since, against Mr.: Joseph
Hilton for services in attending his Hilton 81
daughter who was afflicted with cancer. The
case was tried in the County Court of Wythe
this week, and the jury not only refused to
give the Doctor anything for his services ~
but actually brought in a verdict of fifteen dol
lars in favor of Hilton forthe doctor board
whilst trying on his cancer experiment. This
we call shelling cobb to some purpose. =
Lunch. NerS. t..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
knKOEESS9N.EaL.

DOCTOR WILLIAM n JETT, recently of
~ King George county, Va, has taken the
office on Washington street, adjoining the Meth
odst Church South, and respectfully. offers his
professional services to the citizens Of AleXan-
dria and vicinity. jan l9-colm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

Small pox is prevailing as an epidemic
K rv West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

GYpsIEs -We understand that quite a mum
Der of Gypsies with their tents, wagons, hors-
es, &C., are encamped at Groveton in this
county, and We may soon expect to see the
SYPHILIS of the band amongst us for the purpose
of revealing the mysteries Of the future
Prince Wm. Gnsctte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

The Senate of Nebraska last week came
to dead lock over the bill donating ten
thousand acres Of land to company for de-
veloping the salt springs at Lincoln, the vote
being tie After being in session all night,
the President declared the Senate adjourned
to the 3lst at December, 1872. Six Senators
left the chamber, while the remaining six pro.
nounced this action illegal, and ordered the ar
reat of The seeding members, who we're put
under arrest by the Scrgeant-at-Arms, but
were afterwards released, and have gone home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg Progress, says 1.-THE !. ). Circuit
Court yesterday heard the case OF Mr.. Thomas
u. Dudley one Of the most estlmaDie c!tlzens
of Richmond who as Receiver for the Mont,
cello Bank, deposited $23, 900 in the hands Of
w. NJ Sutton & Co., bankers OF Richmond,
who subsequently broke, leaving him Response
bic for the whole of this large sum- MIR. D'ld-
ley, BY his COUNSEL appeared before the court
and explained his position, and offered to MAKE
an assignment Of all his property but his inrn''
ture. The court accepted these terms ana an
Immediate ASST gnment was made. The uni"t
tunatc gentleman is utterly ruined pcciilil;!!y
He has the sympathy n Mi our people.
TIE Joint Committee Dl inaseg.,i''t'. rl'-
pointed BY the General .A..~lasty.,' Virginia.
arrived at Norfolk on Salnrh".: J. a,>..''"
that an cfor, will be made 10 arc'!E" { '..t
pow occupcl i,y rutt Nur! X, - 80 in..a. ''."
depot The nae.,Z.n y. ~ -" ~" ".i.:@ 10 49,.
gero;!1 proximity :" =. iI1nHs"''!"G $50
llShmcnrs AMI G~c.Iine l!oa."} +" 't"' "tl".
The sheriff ~ Warren r",a,;y: a.t..as~ Il.
Rirlm"j friday having in r'1.r&rt "''I"r'd
lll!r =, year. 81, vino h:I '..',at" 81
H. Poor ';n;,- 9! tiiat county i"r I'll" last ''
Or tx years a',I VIII" fs hacu :'.n' &; ;'tr ''H
li..n,arv iDr s.aui'pr, w':it in:"lt - r,l. ~"
Superintendent: Of ti!;lI institution.
\ ,lispa:ch irom N"r'oI;, say: Fo.| "a>
, conmcnccd at Bl;;ruiin' Point to-day "n Tie
now city watcr-works The works are to b''
completed by October lst and will cost hall
million The contract for the construction was
awarded to W. H. Allen. OF Baltimore.
W. II. Ruth has been appointed Tobacco"
inspector for the Richmond district By the in
terna revenue bureau.
Ex-Governor John Lctchcr is seriously i'll at
his home in Lexington
AIUMNI-A meeting Of the Alumni Asso-
citation OF the University Of Virginia for tn.
State Of Maryland was held on Saturday even
ing in Baltimore, Albert Richie, esq, in the
chair, and Mr. G. Powell Grady, Secretary
An election of officers to serve for the ensuing
year was held, with the following result: Pres
ident, H. Clay Dalam First Vice President
Rev. T, L. Dudley second do, T. NJ Nena,
BILE third, Col. Chas Marshall fourth do,
Albert Rtchie::: fifth do, DR.. e. W. Chancellor:
Secretary and Treasurer, G. Powell Grady
The meeting adjourned until 18th March next.
when the reunion dinner will take place.
For the first time on this continent the ami
ver;lry Of the birthday Of August Compile, the
founder Of the positive school of philosophy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22
THOS. +. WILLIAMS, MD,

'Ho'' T. " lnhlA"'' "'D''
Offers his professional services TO the citi-
zens of Alexandria and vicinity. Office No. 54
Washington street west side, between Cameron
and Queen streets jan Him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

For the first time on this continent the ami
versary Of the birthday Of August Compte, the
founder Of the positive school of philosophy
and religion. was celebrated in New York Sat
nrav.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF EIR-
- GINA, NEAR ALEXANDRIA,
18th Annual Session Of this Institution, with
full corps Of experienced Teachers and fifty boys,
is now in progress The second of the two terms
into which the session is divided begins on the
18TH FEBRUARY, though pupils are received ut
any time. Expenses: SlG5per term. For cata-
logue address l.. NJ. BLACKBOARD, N. A..
Principal, Lock Box IL, Alexandria, Va.
=, 1n-1n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-22

WASHINGTON lTEMs.-Ihe Legislature OF
the District of Columbia adjourned sine die on
Saturday last.
The police on Friday night made an organ
lied and simultaneous raid on the leading
gambling houses in the city. They operated
on some fourteen ranches, but to their
amazement found all but four Of them closed
and abandoned. So the raid was failure.
The female suffrage agitators still continue to
make daily raids on Congress clamoring for
their rights.
Religious revivals are now progressing with
considerable earnestness in the different
churches in the city.
DIAMOND FouND.-The Chatham (Pittsy-
vania) Tribune says Mr. A. H. Muse of this
county while experimenting the digging of a
grave some time since, found in the bottom Of
it a substance supposed to be a diamond, the
size Of hens egg. 1t cuts 6 lass with the ut
most facility and on being placed in a dark
room emits a brilliant light. Il is diamond
shaped and nearly transparent. Mr. Muse has
sent IL TO- New ork to be tested.-IGt should
prove to be dimond it will be the most valua-
bile one known.
A HANDSOME FORTUNE are gra,ifed
to learn that, by the death of the late Alcxan-
der J1armon, u millionaire Of Baltimore, his re-
latiyc, Col. LormaD Chancellor, Of Middleburg,
in this county, will fall-heir to about seventy
five thousand dollars ;Wescongratulate the
Colonel upon his, good Misunderstanding
ITnsh'hgton'aal. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-29

Our dress fabrics consists of:
Black silks, 81 20, ! so, rs, 80, z 90 a " Ard
up japanese silks, SOC, Use;
Real French poplins cheaper than the chea est
Black and colOrsd alPscas, 25e per yard, upE
Msrinss and Empress and sAtteens cheap
Paris Grape, all shades, $50, worth soc;
Bordeaux pOplin, all shades very fine, 500:
Newport suitlng, 20, IS, 33, $50, per yard al
York suiting, splendid, 25c per ard Ts,1Ies
Grenadines, Zoe peV yard, upward, worth boo
Scotch ginghams, 2so upward;
Pacific lawns, elegant styles, only 15c;
geo pieces Of Plaids, all styles, for suiting, zoe
upwards;
Domestic ginghams, 10 to I5e per yard;
Calieoes loo upward, elegant patterns;
Bleached and unbleached Uuslin, 10, l21, Ia IS,
upward;
Table Linen, IS, 50, 10, As, soc upwards;
Napkins, dOE., 7bc, 81, 25, 90, up;
Linen Diaper cheap;
Cashmere, 200 pieces, 134, Is, 20, Is, soc; fol
men and boys wear, IS, 40, 60c,uP;
| Waterproof, 95ol 81 25, mp;