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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24
FOR SHE OR RENT.

FOR SALE-The large and convenient
NDWELLING, No. 81 south Water street,
with gas, water and large yard; also a garden
with n variety of nice fruit For information
apply ut No. IA south Fairfax street.
i'm 2l-lw. G. NJ. JOHNSON.
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IH'LEU AVN CUIL
X A N d PIN L w 90 d.

OAK AND PINE WOOD.
SAWED AND SPLIT.
Orders left at the yards or Office III King ST.,
will be promptly Tiled
oct Is T. j. NJ EUAFFEG " CO.
HAVING disposed of my interest in the
~ Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Lcnthcrland, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business ut yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts.. where
will always be on hand full supply Of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS of the
different sizes CUMBERLAND COAL By the
cargo car loud or retail.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
licitcd. All orders left nj the office of the Alex
andria Insurance Co., No 81 KING street, with
Col. Marye, or at Clarridge u Griggs Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended TO. Weight guaranteed:
jy3-N THOS. }. NJ hHAFFE1.
T1HE UNDERSIGNED having this day
l. formed n copartncrship, under the name
and style of MEHAFFEY i CO., for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mess, respectfully solicit the patronage OF the
citizens.
Yards on the north and south side Of Queen
and Union streets All orders left ut the Office,
No. 81 King street, or Clarrdgc IL Grigg's Drug
Store, corner Royal and King streets, will be
promptly attended to.
THOS J. MEHAFFEY.
is 29-tf J. r. ZIM MERM AN.
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THE GAZETTE.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY "a.

STRANGE CAPTURE OF A MURDERER.-I The
bower of conscience and the unbearablc weight
of guilt could not be better shown than IN the
case of the man Caldwell, Of Coldwater, Miss,
who murdered his employer, johnson, ana
robbed him of 81 100, aud escaped, leaving no
traces behind him. Last Saturday DIR. Rltchlc,
who lives at a small interior town thirteen
miles from Coldwater, known as Thyatatia, was
on a spree, and the murder at Coldwater being
fresh in his mind, he accused every one he
met, in a jocuar way, Of being the man who
had committed the murder Finally he met
stranger, and being just tlpsy enough not to
care what he said, addressed the stranger IN
the same magner: "Yes-you-you are the
man who murdered johnson at ColdWatcr.
A look of guilt oyerspread the nlans face, and
simultaneously he ran his hand IN his bosom as
if to draw weapon. DIR. Richie collared him
with his left hand, and with bis right drew
dirk from his pocket, and told him it he at
tempted to draw weapon ne would plunge
that knife to his heart in second Tie then
commauded the man to withdraw his hand
which was speedily obaycd when, instead OF a
weapon, he drew out the sum of 81 100, which
he dropped on the ground at his feet. Mean
while crowd had gathered around the doctor
and his prisoner, and the evidence ofthe man S
guilt was by this time so palpable that he was
placed under arrest and securely tied. The
next morning the suspected man was taken to
the residence Of Mrs. johnson by his captors.
She at once became frantic and begged to be
allowed to treat Caldwell in the same manner
that he had treated her husband and it was
with difficulty that she could be restrained
from doing the prisoner harm. On the way
to fernando, Caldwell confessed to both the
murder and the robbery, but gave no other ex-
cuse for the crime than the desire for the
Sl,l0O which he had seen paid to Mr.. John
son and deposited in the trunk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

CLOTIIS and CASSIMERES-A full stool
~ and Mt price: to suit purchasers.
ian 10 HOOMES 81 ASHBY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
~ ASSAS RAlLROAD.-c.'-., ,sy, -sszsz4:aaz.z.-,
Through tickets for BALTI- 80 - .-.::::..=i
MORE. PHILADELPHIA and NEW lUkk
and all the GREAT WEST are on sale nj The
ticket office, corner Duke and Henry streets, for
the regular through trains, leaving ut g. - ~ m
and go p. m. Baggng" checked through t. the
North or West. }. NJ. BROADUS,
oct 3l-tf Gen. Ticket Agent.
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r REMOVAL.

TPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VIR-
~ GINA, NEAR ALEXANDRIA.-Th
10Th Session, with the largest attendance since
1861, is now in progress, The ID term begins
FEBRUARY 10th, though students are received
at any time. For Catalogue, with particulars,
address l.. II. BLACKBOARD, NJ. a, Prnci-
nal Alexsndria, Va jan 20-lm
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AND COMFORTS.
ID HOOMES s. ASHBY.

CHAWLS AND DRESS GOODS have been
- reduced in price to lessen stock
HOOMES 6 ASHBY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

TNGLISH WATERPROOF.
T. HOOMES s. ASHB1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

A ADMINISTRATIONS NOTlCE.-The un-
~ oersgned having been appointed admins
deceased, notifies all persons having claims
against the estate to present them, properly au-
thenticated to him, at 502 King street. All par
ties indebted are requested to make Immediate
nsvment. II. S. w. BARKER,
Administrator of the estate Of
ian 14-w4wx Sarah E. England, dec d..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

- FUK SALE UN L EN- I-IUTHISIlUu OF Ull-
furnished-DWELLING HOUSE, No $50
King street Has gas and water. Possession
given Immediately. Apply on the premises, or
to Messrs GREEN s. WISE. jan 6-eotf
RENT-A THREE-STORY BRICK
Ej HOUSE, No IS Columbus street, between
Prince and Duke. Water in bed rooms; also Il
bath room. Apply at HOWELLS Hat Store,
No SO King street. doc
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SH1NS s. CO.,
Successors to Samuel Hartlcy,)
GENERAL COMBUSTION MERCHANTS.
No II Union street,
Aicxandra, Va.
&s~ Particular attention paid to the selling OF
FLOUR, GRAIN and al kinds Of COU NTR1
PRODUCE, and filing all orders for GROCE-
RES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &c,
&c. ut the lowest market rates.
~" Agents for the sale of james ,. Wcch's
celebrated brands Of FAMILY FLOUR.
My- Agents for the sale of the "RO UND TOP
Hydra ULIC CEMENT" jan 5-tf
JBRoDERS. J. LANNoN.
+ BRoDEhs - s CT q 1k;Du street.
Alexandra, Va.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS,
Provisions,
SALT FISH
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand general assortment o.
Cordagc, Tar, Pitch, Nails, Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and consignnients promptly attend
ed 10, and goods forwarded without delay 10 con-
signees on arrival.
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowder
Xxx Ale and Porter always on hmnd.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portation line. mn lU-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

NOTICE.
We have this day added to our stock OF
BLEACHED and BROWN SHEETINGS and
SHIRTINGS, Striped and Plaid Osnabergs,
Denims, Mariners Stripes, Prints and Notions,
and offer the same, for cash, at a mere fraction
over factory prices HOOMES s. ASHRY.
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PROPOSALS. DESIRED.

Bids will be received from this date until the
lst of March for the building of the ALEAAN-
DRIA MARINE HOSPITAL. Those desiring
to bid for tho work can obtain all requisite in
formation by application to Mr.. Mankn, at
Risheil s. Hocgcs factory, corner of Queen and
Fairfax streets.
jan l7-lw j. B. JOHNSON, Chairman.
CEEGEANTS NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
The uncolected STATE TAN BILLS for the
year 1872 are now in my hands for collection.
Having but a limited time to collect and make
returns to the Treasurer, respectfully ask those
who have not paid to call and settle and save
further expense. j. NJ. STEUART,
City Sergeant.
Office No. 10 south Royal street, up stairs.
dec Eft
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TURS AT REDUCED PRICES.
= HOOMES s. ASHBi.
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TAKE NOTICE
/ respectfully inform the public that have
NEW RESTAURANT,
where meals can be obtained ut all hours in the
day or nighl.
nishcd at reasonable prices.
None but the very best kinds of LIQUORS
and CIGARS sold at the bar.
I. RAMMEL,
jan 13-1m Cor. Sharpshin s. Market alleys.
IANNEY,S CELEBRATED CHILBLAIN
u LINIMENT-An infallible cure for frost
ed feet Thousands, both old and young, are
tormented all winter BY this most annoying and
painful complaint: To such cure is guaran-
teed bv using this Liniment as directed. 1t will
also be found very etiicacous for Sprains,
Bruises and Rheumatism. Price 2c per bottle.
Prepared only by JANNEI g CO.,
And sold by them, wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse, las King street. Alexsn-
dria, Virginia. dec 10
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GODS IN SEASON AT s. KING ST.

DR. FAWCETTS TOOTH POWDER,
~ FOR
CLEANSING THE TEETH AND PURIFY.
ING THE BREATH.
This article is free from all substances that
might be injurious to the teeth.
Sold by Dr. E. S. FAWCETT,
lGraduate Baltimore College Dental Surgery,
81 North Washington street,
One box of this Powder sent by mail on re-
ceipt of Is cents. Jan lin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-24

I9uuGe eots1s eu u ~ gu for crooor;o, RI
snectfi,j1v solicited They will receive careful
and prompt attention.. OCT zo-tt
D. D. GOULD. W. L. wILKENIGu.
(NOC ~ q Win T., T1 !, u
GkOCEh /, hIQ SOh j. ~, GhS E EI.aL Cohl-
NO: 81 North h0yai ST.
cIICaPs GnER VIZ EGAR RACON
WHlSkE4, BRANDT, WIN ES, 5COICH
ALE, f0kIEh, &C. c,r,n HE'D
R1NG' and WaCKEREI,
Choice brands of SEGARS and TOBA. CO
Always on mana. ,,1,,,n,,,- o1rr
;n,nio, ofGPaSSES ;nIt rnc.ivnd
Strict attention paid To the sale of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. NH 2.jtf
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DEALER -
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n O T 1 G E

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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29

Good DIR. Dwight, the celebrated
theologian, once said. 'He that
makes 4 little child happy for one
hour is a .cO-worker with God.o
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29

81. TAX RESIsTANCE.--The plain,
common sense question for our PEG
pie to consider is, can resistance be
made effective We fear, under the
circumstances, that it cannot. Were
relief probable through .such an
agency, we might join the resisters,
and thus endeavOr, through peace
full means, to achieve revolution.
Withholding supplies may be size
cessfill means to coercion where the
withholding authority is para
mount and fully capable of sustain.
ing its independent conclusions.
Such, however, is not the case at
present with tax resisters. They are
opposing the laws, and all effective
authority is against them.
Tax resistance, as matters now
stand, is to ''kick against the
pricks.' 1t hurts the kicker most !:
though by sympathy and the COM
munity of interest existing III all po-
litical societies, it injuriously affects
the well being Of those who pay the
taxes and obey the laws. FL
Our citizens who own taxable
property should consider the matter
well before they engage in a ruineus
attempt to resist the irresistible
IA. q Times
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29
HalisOYs Of German Lac


Ascurions work on "rhe Humor
ous Element in German Law by
O. Gieske, has just been Published
at Berlin, says that excellent
monthly, the Bench and Bar. The
uthor describes the punishment
which We're inflicted in the various
parts OF Geilnany-in some cases
up to q very recent periOd-with
the object OF Illuminating the cnlprit
aud exposing bin to public ridicule.-
a common punishment Was that OF
going in procession through the
street o. a town or village III dress,
covered with images of swords,
whips, rods and other instruments
of corporal chastisement- In Hesse
women who had beaten their hus'
bands were made to ride backward
Oh a donkey, holding his tail, on
W hieh occasions the animal was led
through the streets by the husband.
This custom existed in Darinstadt
up the middle of the seventeenth
century, and was so common that Il
donkey was kept always ready for
the purpose in the capitol and the
neishboring villages. Iftbe woman
struck her husband in such ii man
ner that he could not ward Oft the
blow the donkey was led by the man
who had charge of him; ifnot, then
by the husband himself. In ST. Goar
miller was allowed certain guam
tity of wood from the forest belong
ing to the town, in return for which
hs was bound to supply donkey
to the municipality wheneveGs re-
quired for the chastiseInent of %
Scolding wife. Another very old
custom was that of punishing hen
pecked husband by removing the
root of his house, OH the ground that
ga man who allows his wife TO rule
At home does not deserve amy pro
lection against wind ard weather"
If two women fought In public they
were each put in sort Of closed
sentry box, which left only their
heads exposed, and then posted OPP
poSite each other in the market
place, where they remained for an
hour face 20 face, but unable to use
their hands or feet. A common
punishment for scoIding women was
the "sha,neful stone," which was
hung around their necks This stone
was usually in the shape ola bottle.
AT Hamburg libeilers and SANDER
ers were compelled to stand Oh a
block and strike themselves three
times on the mouth as Il sign OF re-
pentance. This custom still existed
thirty or forty years ago. In some
towns the .'shameful stonep was in
the snap of loaf, whence the Ger
man saying. "a heavy bit ofbreaP
tein sch'oerer bissea brod). At Lubeck
it was in the shape of an oval dish,
and in other places that ola woman
putting out her tongue. Such stones
were usually very heavy. Accord
ing to the law of Dortmund and
Halberstadt 1888 they were to
weigh IA hundred Acight. Those
who were wealthy could purchase
exemption from this punishment
with bag full of hops tied with a
red ribbon.
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s Neto A0bertisennnts,
MoENce X, VNxNNM-
2vs..

-. s.fEa ~ ft'.. ..a II. tfl.a
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT
4 the Tax Roll for the Year 1872 is now
placed in my hands and open for Collection,
and all persons indebted to the State and
Parish for Taxes on said Rolls, or for Lii
cc,lse on Trades and Professions, are here
by notified that they are required to come
forward and settle their Tax dues within
Twenty days, as the law directs, or in de-
fault of which they will be- proceeded
against according to law without fail They
are also notified that the Assessment Rolls
are also opened, and that they are required
to come and give in their descriptive List
of their Taxable prope ty within Twenty
days from this advertisement, or shall
proceed to assess them according to as the
law directs. Take heed and attend to your
interest, and pay me visit at my Office.
Delinquent Taxpayers are hereby notifi-
eb to come forward and settle thei Taxes
if they wish to save the penalties and costs
that have accrued ON account of non-pay-
ment, but the payment must be made with
In Ninety days, from March LIST 1873, to be
relieved of said penalties.
MICHAEL LEGRAS,
State Ass 'ssor and Collector, Rapides Par
ish, Louisiana.
Alexfn;i'-is. La, March 29th 1873.
Sqrs st. p. rs ST.. 80
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29


The Jackson Pilot relates the fol-
lowing story of success under diff
calties: AsE
On Mrs. G. s. Tarpley's planta
ton lives a woman by the name of
S'na Hewes, :wenty-four Years of
age. Now, be it known, that s;ina
possessed hoe, but not a mule or
any other animal that could pull "a
Piow, yet she this week had brought
10 jackson seven bales of eetton.
every pound OF which she made, ex-
changing a few days work with her
more fortunate neighbe,s for the
use OF mnle. with whIclishe paid
" the labor of her own hands. Sina
sags size expects to make eleven
oaies this year, but insists she must
nave mule to enable her to accom-
push It Her receipts at eighteen
cents per pound, for hast crop, were
soA0 40. And still our Democratic
heighbors insist that ''the law mig.
gers will not work.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29
How A Doc WAS. AsoLn.a


How A Doc WAS. "SoLD.n-Here
is a true dog story:
A family down town having a
false CRATE in one of the rooms of
the house placed some red paper be-
hind it to give the effect offire. One
of the coolest days of winter the
dog belonging to the household
came in from out of doors, and see
ing the paper in the CRATE deliber-
ately walked MP to it and laid be.
fore it, curled up in the best way TO
receive the glowing heat as it came
from the fire. He remained motion
less for few minutes; feeling no
warmth he raised his head and
looked over his shoulder at the
CRATE; still feeling no heat he arose
and carefully applied his nose to
the CRATE aud smeit of it. 1t was
as cold as ice. With look Of the
most supreme disgust, ,lls taKcurl-
ed down between his legs, every
hair Oh his body saying ..rm sold,n
the dog trotted out of the Dom. not
even designing to east a look at the
party in the room who had watched
his actions and laughed so heartily
ut his misfortunes. That dog had
reason as well as iustinct,--l Tines
Times.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29

"Life' in San Domingo; by a Set
ler;s is the title of n fascinating new
book just published by g. w. earle
ION & Co, New York.
A pleasant Introductory notice by
Richard Il. Kimball forms the pre-
face. $50
A Young man who sees no prospect
of anything in New York but hard
work ana a moderate salary during
health, loss OF employment and alb
solute poverty afterward, and he de-
ternlines to go elsewhere. He wa
vers between the far West and the
tropics, fiuaily deciding in favor of
San Domingo. Thither he goes, al
most without MEANS; there he set
ties down upon IL cheap little planta-
ton, and there he remains year.
The record of this twelve month is
written, sent of in manuscript and
published in the form of the boob
under notice, while the writer is go
ing ON in the second year of his very
SuccessIm farm. Gas
The Young man makes two or
three delightful aequainrances in
his own social position, and three or
four in more humble rank of lite.
These comprise nearly all his drama.
It's persona, and the scene is never
encountered with a crowd of petty
actors. He takes branble-grown
plantation, introduces the American
style OF cultivation, makes his land
pay for itself, furnish him with food
and several servants, build him a
house and give him a tide capital
in hard money-all in z single year.
The most luscious fruits grow and
ripen at a touch the ordinary pro-
ducts of the soil are increased twice
in size and tenfold in excellency by
care in the rearing !; each day deye.
opes the beauties Of the lovely spot
he has chosen for his home the
fairest panorama IN the world lies
before him soitness ofa gentle sun
mer ever soothes him tue discom-
forts OF a harsh and unequal climate
are unknown everything is rose-col-
Ored, and quiet happiness fills
bis life. c& as
All this is told with the most sim
pie aud straight forward manner. in
a style which is lucid and natural
to very uncommon degree. The
reader is seized, in spite of himself,
with a desire to take tue first con-
veyance to the island so charmingiy
described, aud it will be strange if
the book does not send namber of
the writer's countrymen to try their
lnck az tropical farming. For such
the narrative Is FIJI Of suggestions
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29


Z II We might 5e permiited to ad.
vise the gentlemen who have sup
ported the pretensions OF Alr- Me
Emery for Governor to a sensible
course, now that there is no posi-.
BILE good TO be derived from con-
FINANCE OF that support. We should
counsel them to uphold Governor
Kellogg i'm the future; and by doing
80 command an influence over the.
appointing power that will mater
ially aid in bringing good men into
Offices that are closely allied with
the best interests of our State and
city. The men who have desired to
have Mr.. McEnerys as Goyerhor
claim that they have done so.because
they wanted to-secure an honest and
intelligent administration of public
affairs in this city and State. Now,
although they have not been permit
d to make Mr.. McEnery Governor
by doing violence to the will of the
majority, of Louisiana,s voters, they
are not debarred from exercising Il
wholesome influencein securing hon
est and competent men to Fl ] subOr
dinatc positions under State and
municipal governments. In this city
there are large number OF places
to be filed that will have an influ-
encc for good or evil on the CONNER,
cial interests of this city; and Gov
ernor Kellogg is no doubt anxiUds
to ill these places satisfactorily 10
the merchants and business men of
New Orleans. II, then, they. would
pursue a sensible. course, one. that is
calculated to result in much good 10
our city aud State, they viii sac
cept the situation aud place them
seyles once inaoe0rd with the State
and national governments. By pir-
suil e this course they could exercise
an influence that would aid Govern
or Kellogg in the work of reforms.
which all acknowledge to be peeded
to rescue this State and city frOai
their present financial difficulties.
A large number ofappointinents re-
main to be tiled in tlIiscity that
will have a very important bearing
on its commeic ial interests. Among
them are flour inspectors, hay in
spectors, port wardens, harbormas-
ters, etc. Now, instead of making
war where nothing is to be gained
and much loss sustained, would 10
not be far better ter individual and
public interest that the merchants
and busin. IS mem OF this city and
State come squarely up to the sup
port of Governor Kellogg, aud by.
doing SO aid him in the selection of
good men to fill subordinate posi-
sions under government I They arc
aware that Governor Kellogg is
committed to the work OF reform,
and that i'm order to make its effects
speedy and effectual be should have
the assistance of every really good
man in the State. We know that
some men will con inue, regardless
of the public good, tereject the re-
suits of the late election in this State,
as they did the results of the late
war. But are We to believe that
these men are always to control the
great body of commercial, agrieul-
Inral and business men of this city
and State regardless of their own
INTEREST," We think not. We hope
they are beginning to Shake off the
shackles of prejudice, and are ready
TO act, regardless OF party or section,
for the salvation of our city and
e.-T. 0. Republican.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29

and ihi0riDatleti. and might wei be
used as a hand book of instruction,
while any one who wishes to enjoy
a new pleasure will find no surer
way to accomplish his desire than
to obtain and read Life in Santo-
Domingo m
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-03-29

Tie ready-money system-Dun OF
be done. $780,