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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDN ESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1878.

A number of letters have been received IN
Washington from Quakers and other friends
of the Indian peace policy throughout the
country, asking executive clemency in behalf
of the Modoc Indians, lately on trial for the
murder of General Candy. Many Of these let
ters raise the question that the trial was illegal
under the decision Of the Supreme Court ID
the MillIgau case; that the civil Courts being
open, the military tribunal had no jurisdiction
ADD the question raised is that Genera! Candy
was killed while acting as peace Commission
or, and not as an officer of the army, IN war.
These questions will come directly betole the
President. 1t is quite probable the President
will approve of the finding of the Court Mar
tial, and that the Indians will be hrlg accord
ing to sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20
NIRGI MA ~ E.NVS.

At the next election we are to choose not
only Governor Lieut.. -Govcruor and Attorney
General and all the members of tie lower
house and half (about lwcnry-thrcc) Of the
number OF State Senator's but each county will
at the same tinIc elect q sh' rift clerk If courts.
treasurer. surveyor and commonwealth attor,
ucy. The next General Assembly will elect
treasurer Of the State, irSt and second auditors,
sccrctaly Of State, superintendent Of public
education, register of the land office and
United States Senator, in place Of Senator John
+. Lewis The county judges who 20 into
office Oh the first Of January, 1874, were elected
by the last General Assembly.
The last rail on the Richmond and Atlanta
Airline railroad will be laid in day or two.
The only trouble now is that about one hundred
miles OF the road in North Carolina is Of differ
ent guagc from the rest, and the attempt to
change it IS being resisted in the courts. Thi,
ncccsStatcs two transfers OF through freight,
and creates a great Inconvenience.
Jacob S. Hodges was convicted in Roanoke
county, last week of killing young Shivcy at
Franklin Courthouse, last March, and sentenced
to fifteen years in the pcnl,eutialy.
Mr.. John priddy, an old citizen, of Rich
mond died at the Exchange Hotel in that city
Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

the churches taking hold of the matter, and
taking higher ground, and thy must be more
rigid in their discipline in this regard and until
the churches take hold Of it the evil will con-
linuc tn grow.
Rev j Ia. Carol thanked Mr.. Dunnaway for
his able speech. and said he thought he hal the
hight views on the subject. He did not oppose
:. man takiug Il drink, but he did oppose them
becoming druukard>.
Mr. Carrcl was followed by Mr.. J. &. Ham
ner.
\ larger number Of persons were in attcu-
dance at the session Of to-day, than yesterday.
Among those present was Rev. }. h. Free
man, OF Illinois, and Rev. j. w. Jones, who
is agent Of the Religious Herald.
Tonight there will be mass meeting OF
the missions. Rev. DR.. Upper, Secretary OF
the Foreign MISSIONS will address the meeting.
Tomorrow night mass meeting of the
Sunday Schools will be held when Rev. }.
W. Jones will deliver an address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20
The WaWuSet Disaster.

The officers charged to examine into the
cause of the burning of the Wawaset resumed
their session yesterday
Thomas Fl. Massey, Of Westmoreland, tcs-
tiled that he thought the officers of the boat
all did their duty The life preservers we're
plentiful, some in racks and some on shelves.
The only thing which prevented the passengers
from getting them was presence OF mind.
Charles Hebron, Of King Georges county,
testified that he was too busy saving himself
and child to pay much attention to any one
elsc saw the clerk Mr.. Wheeler, assist several
persons.
Rozicr D. B, ckley, of Alexandria, testified
that he took two drinks at the bar; the first
was served by the barkccper, the second by the
engineer; while he was drinking the last drink
he discovered the fire, and thinks he was the
first one to discover it; thinks the officers did all
they could do in the emergency.
James Newman, of Washington. testified
thar he thinks the officers did the best they
could witness saw two white ladies helped
over the wheelhous, by the officers; he Jumped
over before The boat stopped.
Orrin Eddy testified that ifany of the officers
had been aft more lives could then have been
saved. for the life boat could have teen prop
erly launched.
Lewis Woody saw the engineer at his post
whenever he passed the engine room; the clerk
called over the wheel house for all the ladies to
come forward, and helped some Of them over
the wheel house, but the fire made too quick
Roadway, and cut off all communication.
Daniel Wood testified that when the boat was
on fire he got a boat to come out; heard Capt.
Wood halo to those ashore to send out boats.
This closed the investigation until to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

We continue to hear the best and most favor
able accounts from the adjacent counties OF
Virginia, with regard to the feelings Of the
Conservatives of the State, and Of the" deter.
mination to be earnest and active in the can
vass now going on. We are extremely anxious
that full vote should be given, being conf
dent that if tull vote is polled there will be a
triumphant majority in favor of the Consel va
tive candidates. The Conservatives ought not
only to elect their nominees, but to elect them
by such an expression Of public opinion as to
settle the political position Of the State for
years to come
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The following statement is made by the
Washington correspondent Of the New York
Times: "a movement has been inaugr"ated
to extend the farmers oranges to Virginia.
The farming community make great complaint
in that State because the property employed
in farming has to pay one half Of one per ct.
taxes, while persons and companies dealing in
money either pay no taxes, or pay only on their
net income What are called commercial circles
have been found whose purpose it appears to
be to destroy competition 10 cities and towns
other than those selected by them, at which
one of the members of the circles does al the
bidding for all the buyers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

Late advices from Lima, Peru, report that a
serious accident had occurred sixty miles from
that city. A body of earth, estimated at ten
million cubic yards, fell from the mountain side
into the valley, severely ipJuring several per-
sons and filling up the river, the water Of which
had risen one hundred and nine feet above its
usual height. Engineers were Of the opinion
that the water would soon burst its barriers,
when it would rush towards Lima, sweeping
everything before it and submerging the lower
portion Of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Baltimore American Republican, says:
eve have never credited the many stories re-
garding General Buffers appropriation Of GER
tain indispensable table utensils, but in the face
of his defence of the back pay grab, we cannot
help recalling that passage in 'Boswels Life
of johnson" which makes the latter say: IF
he does really think that there is no distinction
between virtue and vice, why, sir, when he
leaves our house let US count our spoons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Washington Republican calls the recent
meeting of the Southern Historical Society, at
Montgomery Springs, Va, treason renewed"
and pronounces its influence to be ''criminally
pernicious," &C. Such politicians as the Re-
publican want ''prostraton with the face in
the dust" Nothing else will satisfy them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Baltimore Gazette says: "The late Wa
waset disaster bids fair to revive the contro-
versy as to superheated steam, and its place 10
boiler explosions. Mr. Norman Wizard has al
ready written long letter to the New York
World, attributing the loss of the Wawasct to
superheated steap. In fact, Mr. Wizard says
that he ''has no doubt that the fire on the Wa
waset arose from this cause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20
station.

In response to "a communication from the
citizens of Monroe, Louisiana, as to the proper
course to be pursued regarding Louisiana at
fairs, Mr.. Johu McEuery, claiming to be the
lawful Governor Of the State, writes letter
advising the calling of State convention in
December, and The appointment of commit
tee to appeal to Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

B. NJ. Suttre has been appointed postmas-
ter at Waterloo, Fauqu;er county, Va, vice
John W. Hefiu, resigned. The postoficc at
State Mills, RappahanDock county, Va, has
been restored to its former site, aud Thomas
H. johnson appointed postmaster, vice VIM
~ A. Qusenberry, removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

\ disastrous fire has trkcu place III Faiparal-
So Chill, causing the loss of $780, 900, and the
towus of Pctorea, Qr:'lOta, Llgna and Lrnachc
have been greatly damaged by an earthquake
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Interior Department was notified yestcr-
day per telegram from Felix r. Brunot, Presi-
dent of the Board of Indian Commissioners,
that the Commissioners had negotiated treaty
with the Crow Indians by which they ccdc
their present reservation and take territory one
third as large on the Missouri river, in Judith 5
ct,tiop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Smithsonian Institution is advised OF the
discovery of new planet by Prof. }. Z. Wat
son, of Am Harbor, Michigan. The new
planets" have largely Increased in number II
the last few Years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

Troubles are reported Oh the lsthmuth It
Daricm, aud the usLal contentious among the
tactious in the government for office continues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Baltimore American with its issue to-day
has a supplement which gives an Interesting
history OF Baltimore and Of the American office.
The American succeeded the Maryland Jour
nal and Baltimore Advertiser, which latter pa
per was commenced in August, lis. y fac
simile OF the Maryland Journal is given. The
Amci can commenced May If, 1879, AID has
ever since pursued a successful career. 1t Is
now one of the st newspapers in the country
of cor sc, we do not agree V .th its politics
and is ably conducted and proftably supported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

challenger expedition" has discovered
j the bed of the ocean. 1t is a red
Extending from the Canary Islands to
Indies. 1t is a lifeless track, whose
ct perplexity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The WI of the late Duke Of Brunswick leaves
the whole Of his landed property and personal
estate to the city Of Geneva.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The Richmond News says: This city re-
ceivcs from Rio coffee in great qualntl,lcs lnrc-
turn for her -four. In fact, she is now the Sec
ond coffee mart in the Union, and soon will be
the first. The flour mills of Richmond are Il
most extensive iu the United States. The
"Ilaxall, +" "Galego' and other brands have
worldwide reputation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

,veral prisoners, at Sing Sing, N. T., CD
9th, in attempting to escape, were discoy
fred upon by the guard, aud arrested, and
gain in their cells. They had intended
quite general Jail delivery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

\alth of DR.. Miller, Of Washington,
leen i'll at the Greenbrier White Sui
ugs, is improving. He is now out of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

The President is travelling about n Maine
aud Vermont, being everywhere cautiously
received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20

PAPER BoAT.-W. II. DoaalA-,n' , wn"
avows the intention Of accompanying W. ~
in the transatlantic balloon voVase, St1',r y~.L
tur1ay morning from The battery d, -'t T y; ""
on trial nip to L'ng hfanch aho paeN II H..
canoe which is to he taken ~ me oa"oooi ~
rowed from the Battery to GoVrf'or iS'au'i
in view of about FIVE hu drcd spectators ; an'i
on reaching the island no Sted SAL ana no. 'acN'o
dowu the bay toward the Narr0ws Inc can ,
is of paper. is fourteen feet III length; t"en,y
eight inches wide. the hui! three-e'gh's VI an
inch 10 thickness. aud weighs S'3'y-tIsn.
pounds. Her attachments weigh aoou1 %
much more.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDST0WN REGISTER
Is pUBlISHED WEEKLY

I'D " phiShbb w
at S2, 50 per annum in advance, or II pald win
ia two months after the date OF suoscriP'ioh'
# not paid within two months 50 VIII u'
charged. These terms will be stric'iy Su'
hered to. - eor
Advertisements Of one square or iess' ~.
,htee nser,ions or less i,5O and oo ceT.S pr
SQUARE for each additional insertion lug ~
one, in the same proportion Inc sPa'' -
dimes will constitute square. from, tho
above ,'pst rates, on yearly advertisements %
,f IN. number of insertions be not MAJ mar su
nm the advertisement when sent ih' wiz ~
rmbI;shed and charged accordingly -, o,-
10. PAINTING will be execu'eu Win "'
All lob Work and Advertisements mus ~
ra;d f,r when handed in.
pau m ocfsonal communications Will De charseu
c ~, tthe rate Of 80 cents per square, Il "ne''
for one Insertion ,a;,r an the mari
- ~. o ,nnuol Advertisers it is proper 10 s'a.e
1.;.,Jy y; 49,. that t.elr privilege only EXTENDS 10
e'.'', Immediate business. Real Estate Le-
u1" aod sll other advertisements seat by them
sa bs an additional charge, and no variation.
Zo n,per discontinued until all arrearages
,-s rsid IN. unless al the option Of the editor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29
'ltiffFs
GRENYILLE WOOD.
Woods Factory, MscOH. Ga.

Dry goods fell several times ibis week
it always got up again, but occasion
ally the get up was attended wlthcoi'-
siderable hustle. \ nice affair, !an
know.
There Is a msn down east rather q
facctious clap. Who're marne Is New lie
named hls iirT child Something: d "a'
Something Kew. liz ge&, Guild Mas
called Nothing, it being Nothing Ser.
Congress Is Supposed te. haze adjounp- ).
ed IN GOOD hnmor with all tie world, -
they raired the Presidents salary 10
s56D1D and fhcir own 10 t6,joJ l@r
year. 20 date for two years back. Jo'It
dogs.
Purity and happiness ere ins'parably'
connected so are sin and misrvsi An
impure person cannot b. happy ~ i!,;s
world. nor In the world to come.
Well arranged time Is one Of the Tar.
"a. SIGNS Of we'll ordered mind
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29

A SOLDIERS DEvorIoS.-Last week,
VIM NJ. Smith, who lost his right arm
at Seven Pines, and was one Of the first
to volunteer in the 22nd y. c. Reg,
Pettigrew's Brigade, arrived in Lex
ington. arrived in Lexington, having
walked all the way from Guiltord conn
", y. c., for the purpose of seeing the
graves of Lee and. Jackson before he
died. Having accomplished his pur-
pose, he is now on his way back on
foot. He was given 1.-The freedom of
the town. and was kindly treated by all
he met He made this pilgrimage with
no flourish of trumpets, but was found
weeping at General Lees tomb, and
seemed the modest, brave soldier, his
papers and armless sleeve proved him
to be.-Siaunton Spectator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29

Bty~ TIE Postal LAw.-The W ASH
inrton correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun, furnishes hefollowing information
in relation to the Postal Law which
lately passed Congress -
"Hundreds of letters are being re-
ceived here daily, containing inquiries
rs to the modification Of the postal laws
made at the last session. Many people
are of the impression that the reduction
of letter postage to two cents was pass
ed by both Houses. A great deal of
uncertainty exists also amongst people
in the country, subscribers to newspa-
pers. as to whether the provisions re-
quiring prepayment of newspaper pos
tage at the office Of publication finally
became law. \ widespread impress
sion prevails that such is the case. This
is erroneous. As has already been sta
ted, the provision prohibiting the trans
mission Of any free matter whatever aft
er June next was put in the postOffice
appropriat on bill. and is now law.
But the proposed reduction of letter pos
tage failed to receive the approval of
the Senate, and the rate remains at three
cents for single letters. The provision
requiring the prepayment OF postage on
newspapers at the place of publication
was finally also iosf, and the present
regulations in this respect therefore re-
main in force.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29

IT Is BErrER.-Bettcr to wear call
co dress without trimming, if it be paid
for, than to owe the shopkeeper for the
most elegant silk, cut and trimmed III
the most pewitching manner.
Better to live in a log cabin all Your
own, than brown stone mansion be
longing to somebody else.
Better walk forever than run INTO
debt for horse and carriage.
Better to sit by the pine table, for
which YOU paid three dollars ten years
ago. than send home new extension,
black walnut top, and promise to pay
for it next week.
Better to use the old cane-seated
chairs, and faded two-ply carpet, than
tremble at the bills sent home from the
upholstcrers for the most elegant parlor
sett ever made.
Better to meet your business acqualn
tances with free ''don't owe youa cent
smile. than to dodge around the corner
to escape dun.
Better to pay the street Organ-grnder
two cents for music, if YOU must have 1t,
than owe for a grand piano.
Better to gaze upon bare walls than
pictures unpaid for.
Better to eat thin soup from earthen-
ware, if YOU owe your butcher nothing,
than to dine off lamb and roast beet and
know that it does not belong TO you.
Better to let your wife have tit OF
mysteries than run III debt for nice new
furniture, or clothes, or jewelry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29
S4EPHERDST0WN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SAIUKDa

VINE Plated Table, Desert and Tea
K Suoons. Forks and Buuer Knives. at
II. VI. Billings Drug Store.
LCOCK'S Porous Plssters. at
IL II M Billings Drug Store.
LARGE stock of White wash Brush.
n es. of all grades. from 35 cents to the
highest prices. a!
march Billings Drug Store.
EGYPTIAN Hair Coioring. at
IL Ii. VI. Billings Drug Store.
UISTAR'S Cough Lozenges. at
w II. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
NARROLIC Troches. Juniper Tar
" Troches. at
II. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
HAMSON OIL. aud Hepslica Pills. a,
y H. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
gllISTAR'S Bslssn of Wild Cherry, "a.
III H. NJ Billings Drug Store.
DOND'S Extract. The great Rheumatic
L L'nimen', at Billings Drug Store.
NHINOlDINE, for Chills. at
v Billings Drug Store.
ItORREST'S Juniper Tar. a.
x Billings Drug Store.
uINTED Envelopes. all The go. a,
L ii. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
IGYPTlAN Hair Coloring. a,
u Billings Drug Store.
WALAD Oil in bottles, at
y Billings Dug Store.
HELMBOLD'S Cs'awba Grape Juice
III Pills, al II M. Billings
Drug Store.
II II. M. Billings.
NnAGIC Renovator, for cleansing, re-
LILA newlng, and polishing furniture, SO
cents per bottle. at
X. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
MONT fail 10 examine The 80 cen, To
~ bacco al
II. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
YET Ear Rings, Bress. Pins and Brace
u lets, in Rrea, vsrieiy,st
H. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
or OF choice Stationery, at
IL H. NJ. Bllllngs' Drug Store.
SULPHATE of Lime. for preserving
- CIDER, at Billings Drug Store.
pToNEBRAKER'S Rat Exlermina-
y Tor is a sure shot, at
Billings Drug Store.
BUCKINGHAM Dye for The Hair and
Al Whlskers. SO els. per bottle. at
II. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
nR. Simmons Liver Regulators, for dis.
y eases of the Liver. Dyspepsia. Ner-
vour Headache. &C., 81 per bottle, at
II. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
YUNIPER Tar Troches. 25 CTS per
u box, a, H. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
NHOORE'S Black Ink, Carler's Wri-
Il ting Fluid. Arnold's Wnilng Fluid,
Fry's Black Ink. Bowers Violet lDk,
Knspp's Purple lux, Tor sale at
H. H. Billings Drug Store.
Aug 81 II
KlRESH Garden Seeds from Robert
! Buisi. Jr.. at
II. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
HCHOOL Books. SIales. &C.. a.
y Ii. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29

CmoosIxG HaTcrrxG EGGs.-Eggs
for Matching should be chosen Of The
fair average size any unusually large or
small being rejected. Some hens lay
immensely large eggs. and others small
ones. 4 fat hen viii always lay small
eggs. which can only produce sniallard
weakly chickens. Absolute size Ia eggs
Is. therefore. Of but little importance
Round, short eggs are usually the best
to select: very long eggs. especially if
much pointed at the small end, almost
always breed birds with some awkward
ness in style Of carriage Neither should
rough-shelled eggs be chosen; they usu-
ally siiow some arrangement Of the or
gans and are often sterile. Smooth
shelled eggs alone are proper for hattie
ing. 1t is farce to suppose. that the
sex of bird can be determined By tue
shape of the egg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29
HOW TO LOOK PRETTY.
EXERCISE FOR THREE LITTLE GIRLS.
FIRST GIRL.

You know everybody wants to be
pretty. If | were flower | shouldn
want to be dandelion or suntower, l
should want to be a tulip, or a LILLY, or
a tea rose. But everybody cant be
pretty, because some are homcly. l
wish were pretty. ltmust be nice to
have people say: wv hat charming,
pretty GIRL that is Isn't she u sweet
creature 2"
SECOND GIRL.
I'd like to be pretty,and witty,and wise
With beautiful features and beautiful eyes
Beautiful temples and beautiful halr,
Waving like gold in the summer ar.
Beautiful hands so soft and so white,
Beautiful form so fairy and light
Some one would love me, and call me fair,
Weaving crown for my golden hair
THIRD. GIRL
Loving eyes are always sweet.
Gentle hands are fair,
Though YOU have no tiny teet'
Blue eyes or golden hair.
There's beauty richer far,
Every heart may win,
Shining out in word and deed
From the soul within.
Roses of the cheek will fade,
Beauty pass away,
Loving words and gentle deeds
Never can decay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-29

The widow of the late James Fisk
has obtained temporary injunction re-
straining the Credit Mobillier from dis
solving its oganizaiion until judicial de
termination is had Of the claim OF Mrs.
Fisk of 10000 shares of stock.
A Connecticut mule has acquired the
habit of chewing tobacco. Now. boys,
It's bout time to iI:t.