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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

RECONSTRUCTION 1t seems that the pro.
cr.S oil Reconstruction, 10 some Of the Southern
States, is much more difficult and protractcd
than most persons supposed 1t would be, at the
termination Of the war We do not see, for IN
stance, that in Louisiana, Arkansas, &c, affairs
arc any more que, than they were three years
ago. The reason Of this is obvious enough. The
people OF those Statcs-we mean the substan-
tial, laborng. working people arc just as anxi-
Gus as the people Of Virginia were, to end strife,
aad once again fall into the path Of order. But
fortunately thcyare tormcnted with party office
seekers and political adventures, who are con-
stautly engaged in mischicvous schemesintcnd-
cl for their own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Having very
little themselves, ard not relying upon their
own industry for support, they seek living
from the political ''Spoi!s' that may be found
and used Hence, the cmbittcred contests for
State Offices and Legislative situations. Aud
then, too We are sorry to say, that they too
frequently receive countcnancc and encourage
mcnt from the general government, solely to
benefit party purposes How long this is to
continue who can tell?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, JANUARY !, 1873.

NEXT GovERSoR.-Speaking about the
discussion which has taken place in some Of
the Virginia newspapers, concerning the next
Guberuatorial election, the Petersburg Appeal
SAYS :-"Wc incline to think that discussion Of
the subject at this tine, is altogether prema-
,arc and can be productive Of no good In
fact there are many contingencies which may
arise between now and the time for holding a
nominating convention Our position on the
question as to who shall be our next governor,
is very much that Of a prominent politician OF
Charlotte county, who. while a candidate for
the Constitutional Convention of 1850, was
asked what principles he advocated, and upon
what platform he ran, and he replied by saying
that he vas in favor Of the very best constltu
ton the Ingenuity Of man could devise. So
We freely aver, without further committing
ourselves, that We are Ia favor OF the very best
man Tor our next governor. who can be found
within the limits Of this Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

Panama papers the 2sth ult., state that
President Morales, Of Bolivia, after having
threatened Congress with dissolution because it
would not favor his mining projects, and abus-
ing not only members of Congress, but his per.
sona staff, was shot dead by his own nephew,
while the latter was being abused by Morales.
Congress quietly elected Gen. Battison as sue
ccssor Of Morales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The Philadel!r hia Ledger says that the au-
thrac;tc coal trade is nearly at Il stand still,
partly in consequence Of the severe wcathcra and
obstruction by snow, and partly in consequence
Of unsettled basis Of operations for the new
year between the Workingmcn' Benevolent
Association and the Anthracite Board Of
Trade. Just at present nearly all the collicrics
in the Schuylkill region are idle, but non-pro-
duction is not the result Of strike or any an
ticipatcd rreconcilablc disagreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

There was desperate battle in the air, >
near Norfolk few days ago, between a grey
and black caglc-and the combat was only
ended by sportsman who was looking at it,
shooting one Of the birds. The wounded eagle
fought desperately the dogs which came up
to hold it, but was finally ovcrpowercd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

In Now Orlcarns yesterday the day passed
off without any disturbance Of the peace. al
though no action was taken by the conservative
Legislature, owing to the absence Of a quorum,
it is quiet evident from the attitude of the hos
tile party, on yesterday, that there would have
been no serious interruption of the proceedings
even in case Of the Inauguration Of the conscr-
vativc Govcruorclcct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

Reldy Wclch. noted charactcrof Washing
ton, was shot last night by George Jedham,
with shot gun, large portion of the contents
lodging in his neck and face. Dr. Buckley says
the wound is not necessarily fatal Both par
ties were in Welch's bar room. Jcdham was
arrested, but WEIGH now says it was entirely
accidental.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

There are many Of our readers who re.
cevcd the intelligence Of the death Of Mr..
Thomas Ayre. mentioned in yesterdays Ga
zette, with great regret He was well known
and respected in this aud the neighbor
ing counties. An honest and worthy citizen,
he passed through long life, command
ing the confidence Of his friends, and securing
Interpretation Of all good men, In his death,
the writer Of this brief notice has lost and old
and valued friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The Legislature, at its last session, passed an
act making it misdcmeanor, punishable by
fine and imprisonment, to pay, or be paid, for
i.-.---:-e, u lafnat nf a hill before
the Legislature. The Richmond Wing pro
poses to amend the act, 50 that the party
bribcd might be the iuformcr, and thereby be
released from the penalties of the act, ard be
entitled to one half Of the fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The ecn>u, Of France tor Isl, Just complct
cd. shows the population to be IS, lo2 92i, a
decrease Of }';t, y@j .inrc l~tG The decrease
is attributed mainly - the war, h.>i.!"s which
cause there have been ,nnny' fatal eases Of
small poX, and tln. ~ in the nun,h~r Of
marriages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

NJ. T. Peasants, Commissioner of Claims,
will soon start on a visit through the Valley Of
Virginia, to take the testimony Of al! claimants
before the Southern Claims Commission who
may desire TO have such action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

1t is said that there is considerable emi
grafton Of colorcd laborcrS, just at this time,
from Virginia and North Carolina, to the Gulf
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

1t is said that there are numbers Of persons,
especially children, in this place, who have
never yet been vaccinatcl at all. This ought
moi r, no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

According to the last census, there arc in
the State of Virginia 227, 2S5 beevcs and stock
cattle, 1871 mich COWS. 1887 working
oxen, $40, li5 sheep, and GA, go hogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The Gazette, Of Paris. Of yesterday. reports
thar Don Alfonso entered Catalonia on Satlr
ia; night lat. that seven thousand C4rii>tS
are concentrated 10 the province Of OIot, and
that TIE insurgents are abou, TO enter on
vigorous can! IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07
4 l. VI . n T Pc 4 { II + :
FIR Ssh PEACH rs,

Canned IN White Syrup
are now ON sale hy the Gr"ccrs. genera IS, ~
AirXa:Iria
GEO. IT. ROBINSON * son,
dec l3-2w Wholesale Agents for X. l.'"r,'.
(nTiZENS' NATIONAL BANK,
~ Alexandria, VA, Dec "a, ISL.
The Annual Election for Directors OF thi-
Bank will be held at the Banking li"us" -"
TT ESDAY, .Innrrlry II, ls17i, between tn"
hour, oi II and L., n'riock.
doc 20 cot! WM. il. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The statement, to the effect that prorl-
ncnt citizen Of this State has offered one hun
bred thousand dollars per annum, for the OK
elusive privilege Of taking oysters in Virginia
waters, is incorrect. The Lynchburg Virgin
ian says: 1--WE are mistaken in the amount,
two hundred thousand being the sum offered,
as we are assured by members Of the Legis!a-
ture. The State now receives less than twenty
thousand net revenue for the privilege . The
importers Of oysters from our waters, 10 Eog-
land. it is said, are replantng some Of then,
on the coasts Of that country. I.,i> ne cx-
pcct is doubtfu enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The ice in the harbor of Baltimore, is break
ing up rapidly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07
TIE Will SON
NEW CSDEEFEEp
Shuttle Sewing Machine

|, lighter running, more simple, more durable,
and e.scr 10 manage than ANY other Shuttle
Sewing Machine.
IL scws the thnncst rs well rs the heaviest
i:.h:icS--cvcr leather
l. is kept in p"r!e running order, ire" Of
chars" i,r r" years.
/; can be b"uga, for FiFTY-FIFE Dni.-
LARS, payable III monthly instruments. mt
PkETXfELDER X BENDllEIMS
So al King street.
i RpSEETllAL, General Agent,
oct -G-cu:,ln Sol 1,h 81. Washington. d. e.
ANNEI'S CELEBRATED CIIILBLAIN
- LIN MENT-An in.all!be cure for frost
el Sect Th"u>Mnds both old and young, are
tornIcn;od all wimt.r by this most Annoying aud
painful complaint. To sucn cure is gunran-
t.cG by using his Linim"nt n directed. twill
also be found very ciiictciouS for Sprnins
Bruises AID rheumatism. Price DE per bottle
Prepared only by JAN Ei X CO.,
And sold by taclu, wholesale and retail, It, their
Drag Warehouse, li5 King street, AlcI"n-
dra, Virginia. dec ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The meeting Of the stockholders Of the {. 4
Q. Canal takes place at Annapolis to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07
MEMOIR nA.

Steamship Knight, for this port sai"l
from New York i,h.
Steamer Lady of tho Lake for this port sail,
81 from Norfolk 9Th.
Steamer John Gibson hence, nj y YorI, ith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

The Greek Government. OF recommendation
Of the great Powers. has consented to submit
the question If the Llurium mines to arblt::s
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

CONGRESS- In the Senate yesterday, the
Judiciary Committee were instructed to inquire
into the cxpcdicncy of repeating the Bankrupt
Act An unavailiug effort was made to get up
the bill which is intended TO relieve certain
gentlemen who desire to be candidates for the
United States Senate before the Georgia Leg
islature Pending the consideration of the In
dian Appropriation Bill, the Senate went into
executive session and confirmed a number of
promotions in the army made during the recess
of Congress, aud also the appointment of all
the cadets of the last graduating class at West
Point to second licutcnants.
In the House Of Representatives bills were
introduced to subsidzc the inchoatc Philadel-
phia and Liverpool Steamship Line, to extend
the terms of members Of Congress from two to
four years, to repeal taxes on spirits and tobac,
co, to appoint a commission to examine into
the acts of railroad lines communicating be-
tween States, and to amend the Constitution so
as to provide for the election of President and
Vice President by the popular vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07
thought not to be improbable that the motion
to quash would prevail Mrs. Wharton is re-
ported to be in much better health than dur
ing her previous trial.

SENTENCE OF Stokes. In the Court Of
Oyer and Terminer, in New York yesterday,
Edward S. Stokes, was sentenced to be hung
On the 2Sth of February His counsel. however,
have filed bill of exceptions with the view
Of obtaing a new trial and have applied for a
stay of proceedings and it is thought that by
some technically his life will yet be saved.
Foster, who killed Putnam in street car and
was sentenced to death nearly two years ago, has
been kept from the ga!lows and it is not likely
that Stokes will be allowed to hang as long as
here is bubble left by which he can be saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

.r,.. f---r.- rI--------. l. a. H. r
Representatives, yesterday, it was ordered that
in the future the Committee of Investigation
in the Credit Mobilicr affair shall sit with open
doors, and its proceeding be made public.
Mr.. Poland, Chairman of the Committee,
stated why the sessions had heretofore been in
secret, and in the course OF bis remarks
said that members and cx-membcrs of the
House and also members OF the Senate were
IMPLICATED by the testimony which had already
been taken. Mr. Randall then offered a
resolution requesting the President to appoint
two attorneys to recover from the Credit Mo
bilicr whatever money may be rightfully due
from it to the Union Pacific Railroad. A furth-
or resolution was adopted for the appointment
of a committee Of five members to enquire
whether the United States can refuse payments
on account of the Union Pacific Railroad to
persons connected with the Credit Mobillcr,
whether the first mortgage Of the road can be
set aside and what legislation is necessary to
protect the United States.
In compliance with the resolution passd by
the House, the testimony already taken IN the
Credit Mobilicr investigation was made public
last night. 1t seems that number OF the
shares OF the corporation were "tloated' around
Congress, although it is uncertain, who received
them or how long those who did take them
held them. The defence OF Mr.. Amcs is that
he could not perceive in the transaction the cor
rupton which has been ascrbcd to it, and that
he regarded it as an entirely legitimate piece
of business. Members Of Congress who did
hold the stock for while FASTENED to get rid
OFF when they found litigation impending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

kEEFs Ak The old 'krcrSak" l. 4 most
expressive misunderstanding Saxon AMI untrau>a-
table. No French substitute Of ''s"uycnir,
gage or any other word which la, ltkcu It's
place in modern days, is worth half - much.
The broken RUG, the bent dime the pocket
piece OF small intrinsic valuc--hc book that
mas been used and markcd-thc ring that We
have seen worn--thc>c simple tokens oItcn
have worth that no money value can give.
We have seen some book Of small pccuniary
value. hymn book or praycr-book. or some
selection from tavortc poet, received and
treasured with a degree Of scnsiblity which
showed how good IA iu!gc their giver wa Of the
true nature Ola present.
We do mol desire to be understood as wish
ing to limit the name Of present to articles o.
small Intrinsic value. We are only protesting
against the vulgar error that cost constitutes
the worth Of such things. There is q feeling
!ha; would conS"cratc the gift Of an estate to
friend and Il perfect sympathy and confidence
which would make II proper 10 accept such
gift
We should be far from denying to the veal
thy one Of the I',.rcst and best pleasure OF large
possessions : the po"cr .! giving freely to those
they love- !3r tic simple =raiiii alton Of ID ny
So. without further thought or object. But stil!
We insist th4t considered as Il; present, the val
lie o the largest g!!t. rs we'll - the smallest,
depends entirely upon the sentiment OF Tie
thlag. Ii. therefore, a'y' one rich or poor. has
Il dear friend. one loved and ~yII?athIz- i with
and Is whom hc or she wishes 10 be rclncn-
bcrcd. il tha, friend is worthy, he or She vii
receive whatever n ,ncrcd momcn'o--a keep
sake Ia be cherished Tor All in". This il Civ
iu- presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-07

SECOND TRIAL OF Mrs. WHAEToN.-Thc
trial of Mrs. Wharton for the attempted
poisoning of Eugene Van Ness, commenced at
Annapolis yesterday in the Circuit Court for
Anne Arundel county. The defence moved to
ouash the Indictment, on the ground that the
several and distinct acts charged were separate
and distinct relonics TIL, counsel for the State
desired time as he had not been aware that
any such motion would be made. The Chief
Judge stated that, as there might be some diff
ference of opinion on the motion, between the
two gentlemen then on the bench, he would
desire Judge Hayden to be also present. The
court was accordingly adjourned until this
morning at half past nine O'Clock. 1t was
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y
Having taken out o:.cr. nf administration ~
o :, mlIrn of the estate Of DANIEL +. llDDE
rs i unadm,.i>tercd. hereby give notice t" NIL
persons VINO are owing the estate /" come Tor
ward and make payment, and 20 AL prrs"n~
having r;;m> ag .,;:.t tn" rSt II" - present them
for settlement JEO. i SMDDT,
Administrator d." h"nS non.
dee :.l-wlw with the Will uuncA"d.
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Holm II BI'RRtGE

JUU = /. 30 KRATE
j. now prepared - manufacture llhlit ~ J.,
IL ANY quantity, from twenty-five cent. worth
up. He wish", t" cnIl the attention .! the ~"
li" t" 1t. 1t Dies /. natural black. a trin i
All he asks. Warranted not to wash oil Per-
tcclly nrrinicss NJ. IL Fairfax street, between
King and Cameron. nov u
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~ O T | & +

Having taken ont letters Of administration ~.
The estate If MARY ID. IOOE, deceased, |
hereby give notice u all persons who are owing
the estate a. come forward and make payment
and 10 all persons hMyin" claims against the r>
tat. - Present them for settlement
dee 3l-wlw JNO. 3. SMUOr, Admir-.
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az Il Ut HE Old UUNINIUN,
- A!cXandria, Va, Dee. 30, 1872.
Inc Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders 81
this Bank, for the election Of nine D!"ccto 5 for
The ensuing year, will be held at the b'unkime
House 81 the Citizens National Bank, "rt
III ESDA !, the l4,n Of .JantInry next between
the hours If l. amt o clock
dec m-c"td WM. II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
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Z TO Jo / y oEASUN y ] 5 NINT , 7.
The Subscribers have on hand ut their store,
No. - E:rg street, corner ot Royal, supply Of
goods suited To the 81 son. such nS SLEIGH
BA>k ELS. : LEIGH kUNN ERSa BELLS,
NJ" York CLUB SKATES. cheap Skates a'd
>tgnps, SAUSAGE CUTTERS md STljr-
FtlsS OF the best quaty, &c, which "lll b"
sold NJ the very lowest cash prices.
dee is JOHN r. CREIGHTON & son.
l,ERGEAETS NOTICE TO TAN-PAYEEN.
The unco.icct d STATE TAX BILLS for 81"
Having b / n limited time t. collect and MAX"
returns /" the Trcn>urcr | respectfully nSk tho,
vino have not paid to call and settle and SAY"
farther cXpe!!,c. j. VI. STEUART,
City Sergeant.
Office N" ~ sou:h Royal street, up ,,;,Irs.
dee l2-t'
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LEATHER.


BACON AND LARD-Western sbon,
aers, loAal0Ac.; Bone Sides, IL s4allkc.; Clea,
hiD, lINaizc.; Breasts, llAa12c.; Plain Hams
loc;; Sugar-cured, l6c.; Canvassed, l7alsc,; Vir
giniahog-ronnd, llal2c. Lard, Country, 9aloc
baltimore Leaf in tierces and barrels IoaI0k q
in half barrels, lo%c.; in kegs, l2al2Ac. These
are the jobbing prices.
CANDLES.-Tal,ow l26al4 cents Nor ronnd
Adamantine, 10 cents. : ~ ll5l-7lt =
CQFFEE--Rio. fair to good, 25a27c.; prime ID
cnoIce, 27a2Sc; Laguayra, 2sa3oc; Java,
27a2s; Mocha, zoe
COTTON YARNS-Country yarns, Nos. 8 To
FISH-Herrings-Ea gross. S6 6oae ma,
barrel North Carolina No cut, $S.OOaSS. 80 per
barrel; North Carolina No. roe s9age. 90 per
barrel half-barrel $780,. North Carolina No. i
gross. 20 ELECTROMAGNETIC. Bay maclerel,
slsaSlg; No: ] Shore, $s.26a$s No. Q lin bar
relsl, slS No. large Tin barrels) Sill OOaSll so.
'l2. 81 So; Leaksqille, N. O., yarns, 81. g6. -
FLOW S-WholesaIe, 6Nc.; retail
GRINDSToNEs-lza2c per lb for small, ana
medium; largesize, 24a2h. N'''
IRON-Bar 6He for common sizes 6xa6x
TOT bands; Norway and Sweedes, fake; Conn.
ry Ham Hammered, SMa6c Sheet. 7aasc.1
~, L ~ r fLASTER, 100 9 Ground, 40 80 10
scarce 4AP p''isaef
LEAD-Pig. sNas%c per pound.
Llta UORS : Rectfed whiskey- Common
medium rye. 81 .5Oa2; pure Old rye sSa4. VIZ,
Domestic brandles. $l26a2. Domestic Pins
y .2Oal- 90 Fruit brandies, $l.35al so, Black
perry DO u ,25al 80. Genuine Holland Ginsi
LIME AND CElTENT--Rockville, Virginia. ]
y 2oal.s0; Riverton, ii Goal 40: Rocliand' 4
tl.oO by quantity from wharf; 81 rs by retail
,s !. store; Rqsefale Caeined P.s =
MOI.ASSES AND SYRUPS-Amber eood
syrup 6Oa66 N. o. Molasses 76as0; Dark Stand
hia Moiasses Syraps, in barrels, 27c: In .terces
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ISen,per and stnunfon.
STAUNToN. September %

STAUNTON, september 70.
10 TneEdaor Of The State Journal.
General Kemper has just closed long
speech in the courthouse of this city, to
an audience of about 500, one-third Re-
publicans, without any special enthusiasm,
or adding a vote to his ticket. 1t was
the old stereotyped one, Of which the
people have gotten tired. Among other
charges he said that certain party went
into bankruptcy with assets amounting
to 81, 900 and came out with but 5000, four
fifths, or $500 having been pocketed by the
ollicersof the bankrupt court. How is
that for high? Another charge was that
Colonel Hughes, as district attorney, had
made $4,000 year out of the bankrupt
law. Well, that is another sensational
story that the people of Staunton had
not heard before. lie had something to
say about carpet-baggers, particularly the
class represented BY |" old Ramsdell, or
Ramshorn''-as he styled him. | wonder
which, Ramsdell or Kemper pays the most
tax into the state and county treasury?
Can you tell, Mr.. Editor ?-the people up
here would like to know. The General had
a good deal to say about the i'm
mortal Lee and Stonewall jackson, but
the people say the war is over now, and
they want something more tangible, and
many are saying that they must look to
the election Of the Hughes ticket for help
and prosperity. He closed by saying that
he represented the intelligence and honesty
Of the state, while the opposite party were
composed Of the ignorant and dishonest.
lie told some anecdotes, in which there
was not great deal Of refinement judg-
ing from his language, he is not very pious.