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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

A letter from Manassas in the Washington
Star, says that, on Sunday last Mr.. John
Payne whilst walking up the railroad discover
ed broken rail near the brown-stonc !"
quarry, about mile from the village, and
where the embaukment is steep. He had
scarcely time to run some three hundred yards
along the track before the northern bound
train, loaded with passengers, came thunder
ing along. The engineer perceivug some one
waving handkerchief stopped his train, and
on examining the track expressed bis opinion
that but for the gentlemaus fortunate appear
ance the train would have gone over the en-
barkmcnt "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02
Wisl, You Il Happy New Year.

j W. WATSON, Author of Beautiful Snow;
l wish you happy New Year,
Gentlemen, enc and Ill.,
And you, most charming ladies,
Who grace this splendid ball
The wind l. free and biting cold
But the fire is very near;
| watch its glnrc through the window nun..
30 wish you happy New Year.
Excuse me ii my nose is blue
II my garments are not whole:
our coats see are OF double cloth
Your boots are Il double sole.
Ii IS gay and glorious wine you drink
cali see it sparkle from here,
As 1 stand on the pavement cold and wet.
And l wish You happy New Year
o! ladies bright and beautiful
came but M hour ago
From lonely room in 3 lonely street.
That your footsteps never know
SAW woman whose blood | sec
Stitched in your robes of silk
Bow she woTld have relished 4 glass of wine
Instead of her bread and milk
The times ere very, very hard,
Ard labor very low
Ii yu:G"r garnet lies II man
" hose head is tinsed with snow:
The iandlori says ne must die to-day,
lie looks 50 2uinL and grim;
BE says NJ owes for u quarters rent,
1t l. very bad Tor him.
Fair lady with golden hair
Com" g,zo ut this thin-lippcd child;
See how she >i,vcrs ana shrInks Alon 9,
And ,uo!l: 20 wan and wild.
Did sou notice lady bright ana lair,
That she had al eye like you?
i MAS DIM and sad with hunger and cold
Blu. 1t perfectly heavenly blue
{. was but q few short minutes ago.
~ | calnc through yolder lane
Ina; me. pale and trembling girl
v nose lace Was marked with pain
She clutchcd her fingers long and thin,
And raised her fearless eye
20 the tempting leaves in y bakers shop,
And-nurr!cd swiftly by
Knew that paic aEd fearless girl
Whe% she WIS enShrined, like you,
Trc jewel DIV peerless home,
The we'll beloved and true.
Changes c"ne-my gentle lady fair
Change to the loved and dcur;
But change may never come to YOU,
80 wish You Il happy New Year.
An me! wien vas a little boy
That WAS II happy time
Tie New \ ear WAS New Year then,
Mr life pleasant rhyme
Ruttnc time has passed and broughta chang
y change for sorrow and VICE.
But vii. not speak of tina! hsppy time,
Ills SO very long ago.
And now, my gentle ladies all,
May you never know want or sin:
| see tina, .ac toes are out of my boots,
And the snow water ruShcs in
SO | bid you nil ii gay goodbye,
Though bread is very dear
Ladies and gentlemen. fair and good.
wish you happy New Year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02
C0.M5ElsClAI..

ALEXANDRIA Market Jan. 1.-THE market
for Wheat is quiet All steady offerings of "a
bushels white and G7bf red, with sales of the
former at 200 for choe, and of the latter at 10
and loG Tor inferior good, l9l and l93 for
prime, ard l9j sndt9 So for choice Corn is
ti"mer; offerings of 2Ebushels mixed, with sales
at 80 Butter is lc niger. Eggs have declined
&c. Turkeys &c lower Other articles are UNI
changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

REFRESHMENTS ON RAILnOADs.-Th New
York Observer is anxious to have the Euro
pean plan of taking meals on railway trains
adopted in this country. The writer gives an
incident that happened in Europe Becoming
hungry, friend advises him to order dinner.
"The telegraph carried the order ten miles
ahead in a moment; and when the train drew
up at the next station, the door was opened,
and a circular basket, three feet high aud one
foot in diameter, was put in our compartment.
Upon the top were knife and fork, spoon and
napkin; a bottle of water, and flask of wine,
and glass; little salt and PEPPER and large
roll. Opening door in the side of the bask-
ct, we saw four shelves, on each shelf dish.
The first was hot soup, the second slice of
la mode beef, the third vegetables and
the fourth, half chicken and salad. A
bunch Of delicious grapes was also found on
one of the shelves.
AT the next stopping place porter received
the basket and the pay There really is no
reason why travellers should not enjoy quiet
dinner. or lunch ifthey please, in this way
Every one who, in travelling, has taken we'll
filled basket, and felt himself independent of
the twenty minutes for Refreshments" bawled
10 his ears. knows the comfort of the fashion.
If the neatness and skill of the French, in get
ting up al appetizing little repast, could be
transported over here with the custom itself, it
would be most delightful innovation. We
fear that our Mugby functions are as yet in lit
tie danger of humiliation. -Baltiuore Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

- H. u. Taylor, State Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts, has recently published the laws 10 re-
lation to foreign insurance companies doing
business in this State, and prefaces them by
stating that an insurance company not incor-
porated by this State, desiring to do business
therein, is required to file in his office power
of attorney, appointing some citizen Of this
Commonwealth, resident therein, its agent or
attorney, to accept service, &c, and through
said agent or attorney to give bond to the Au'
ditor Of Public Accounts, as required by the
goth chapter of the Code, as herein quoted,
and to deposit with the treasurer securities, as
required by the act first herein quoted, and
thereupou pay into the treasury, through this
office, the specific license tax Of $500, as re-
quired by the 57th section of the act "impos~
ing taxes for the support of government, of free
schools, and to pay the interest on the public
debt approved April 5th, 1872. In addition
to which specific tax it is the duty of the COM
papy to report to this Office, between the lst
and 18th days of January in each year, on oath
of its chief accounting officer or principal agent
in this State, the gross amount Of all assess
ments or premiums collected or received, or
obligations taken therefor, by such company
from its business in this State, for the twelve
mouths preceding the said lst day of January,
and Immediately pay into the treasury 4 tax OF
one and one. half per centum upon the gross
amount Of said assessments, Sc,
\ company Incorporated by the laws of
this State is required to pay the specific license
tax of 5000, and report through It's secretary,
and pay the tax on premiums, Nc, IN the
same manner as u foreign insurance company. :"
RichHaDnd Eaqutrcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02
Another Interesting Relic.
| Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazet

Correspondence OF the Alexandra Gazette. |
FAIRFAX G. H., Va, Jan. IL send you
the fifth and last of those interesting relics for
publication, which have accidentally fallen into
my hands. This is dated the 9th day of Oc-
tobcr 1856, and bears the bold and striking
signature Of Patrick Henry, the then Governor
Of the State. These arc letters of dismissal re-
moving the persons therein named from the
office Of Justice Of the Peace for refusing to
act, and in consequence Of their rcmova! out
Of the county. Z.
VIRGINIA, to ait:
TO ALL U'HOMIP My CONCERN:
KNOW I f. that by Virtue of Authority Of
IL the Act of Assembly, intltuled, IAN Act
to extend the Powers OF the Governor and Coun-
Gill; do, with the advice Of the Council of
State, hereby remove from the Office of Justices
of the Peace in the County of Fairfax, Daniel
McCarty, Josiah Watson, Robert McCres,
james Hendricks, Giles Cook, James Heith and
Philip Alexander, Gent, who have refused to
act as Justices for the said County; also Edward
Payne, Thomas Lewis and John Gibson, Gent,
who have removed out of said county.
IN WITNESS whereof, have hercunto set
my Hand, and caused the Seal Of the Com
monwoalth to be affixed at Richmond this
sixteenth day of October, 1876.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The Petersburg Iudex thinks it is useless for
people to simply sag, at the commencement OF
u new year, that they intend to do better or
to make promises to that effect, unless they de-
termne to stand by and maintain their good
resolves and excellent promises prove
their words by their deeds y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The Kansas City Times gives IA account Of
a very old Indian woman living in that State,
who keeps ''snakcry," and keeps on hand
for her amusement large collection Of live
reptiles, including ''rattc spakes'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

A letter of Secretary Boutwell,, announcing
himself as candidate for the Senate has just
been published. 1t is addressed by name to
several Of the members of the Massachusetts,
LEGISLATURE Gentlemen from Boston state that
there is more opposition to Mr.. Boutwell, de-
ycloping than had been expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

A correspondent in neighborlng county,
writes Il voted for Mr.. Greeley-but con-
sidcring what has happened, am now quite
satisfied with the result Of the presidential
election" Now we take it, considering what
has happcncd.' that this is very equlvoca
rrinarE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02
ri. ~.

At the Navy Yard, Washington, d. G., this
morning, III the GSth ye' of his age WIN. II.
HOWELL. A.-Thcflncral will take place
from the residence of son-in-law, Arthur G.
kel, on south Royal stet between King and
Prince To morrow Afternoon, ut 3 o'clock. The
trlcn'!s and acquuntalle: Of the family arc in
vitcd to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

ASTONISHING MEsMERIc PowER.-A GU
rlous case oi mcsmcr-ni is recorded by the civil
surgeon OF HoshuEgNbud. y >young woman
named Nunnec aged twclty-!our, WAS n:m"ri4i
some twelve years ago; she, however, did not
go to her husbands house for two year: after
ward. After staying with him Tor eight DAYS
she suddenly became inscnsiblc and remained
so for two o: three days. Sic was taken back
to her mother, ana soon got well. Then follows
{! very remarkable history. During the next
four or live years she never entered her hus-
band house without falling inscnsible and re-
manning SO. He was very kind and attentive 10
her; she liked him. but whenever h" came into
ner presence she 1t once sank into this state
This went On till she became emsciated and cx-
hsusted, and at last her parents applied TO the
court tor separate maintenance for her. While
she WAS in court the husband entered and She
Instantly became insensible, and was carried to
the hos pltal, where the case was carefully at
tended to by Dr. Cullen in March, 1872 While
IN this state her pulse was even, breathing soft,
her body plant, but she could eat nothing Ex-
pcriments were carefully made to sec if there
was no trick about it, While she was in bed
her husband was mutilcd up. and made to walk
through the ward. She said she felt nc was
near her, and she was by no means we'll but
had Lot seen him anywhere about Next day
this experiment was repeated and she actually
become lnscnsioe rs before When the husband
left the place she recovered. The experiment
as to the influence Of the husbands presence WAS
tried in all sorts of ways. lie was made to pass
behind her, and to be near her in u separate
ward, but this had no effect but whenever he
was brought to look on her face, though Inuf.
fled up, or disguised US u policeman, as sepoy,
and so FORTH she was at once influenced The
experiments continued for about month, aid
the conclusion was that the husband uncon-
sciously mesrnerized her The court came to
the conclusion that it was impossible that she
could live with him, and separate allowance was
ordered. The.husband WAS asked to try if he
could not remove the effect, seeing that he had
the power TO cause it, but he was quite fri hten-
ed ut the idea Of having the power and could
Mail OF Iadto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

l The Cincinnati Commercial hopes that the
Senate will viudicate its own character by ex-
posing that of Hon. John j. Patterson, Sena-
tor-elect from South Carolina. 1t wants the
charge of bribery thoroughly examined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The Presidents Reception at the President 5
House, yesterday was numerously attended.
All the foreign Minister'S in their court dresses,
were present Everything passed off happily.
The members of the Cabinet also gave rccep-
tons, and many of the prominent citizens OF
Washington opened their houses for the calls
of friends and visitors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

In various portions Of the country we notice
that several newspapers, satisfied that there is
sometimes 'too much Of good thing, an
nounce consolidation, and their intention Of
having 1.-TWO single gentlemen rolled into one. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

A letter from New York says:-"Society'
papers and long lists Of weddings and recep-
tons, to the contrary Notwithstanding, this is
not brilliant social season." We rather
expect, however, that so far as expensive en-,
tertainments are concerned it will be brilliant
enough. Society in Washington it is said
will be very brilliant" Remember the poor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The Stokes trial is still going on in New
York but it is said to be nearing its end. =
Il is full time" considering the crcumstan-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

New Years Day was celebrated in almos
AL the Northern cities Business was genera!
" suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

\ Washington correspondent Of the New
York Tribune, writes: An abuse in the Civil
Service, which, more than almost any other
needs reform, grows out Of the direct and IN
direct legal practice of members Of Congress in
the Departments. As is we'll known, members
of Congress are forbidden to appear as attor-
neys for any claim against the government, and
they generally obey the letter Of this law; but
every claim agent or attorney who has found
his paper pigeon holed in some subordinate
Office, or his case likely to be decided adverse
ly, knows how potent the simple request OF
a member of Congress often is. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The receipts Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for 1872 were SIS, 6l4 ,S12.2G, an III
crcasr Of 81 .05I .3GG. 81 eyer last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The resignation of the Presidency of the
Prussian Ministry by Prince Bismarck does
ioes not withdraw him from the Prusslan
Ministry. He will retain the post Of Minister
br Foreign Affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The Revenue receipts for Great Britain for
the quarter ending December 81, amounted to
SIS, 100000. An increase Of ss,0O0,0O0 over
the preceding quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The Richmond Wing appears IN new ty-
ocraphicai dress and makes handsome APP
|earance. We wish it prosperity. 1t Is one
If the ablest papers in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

EMIGRANTs SEEKING HOMES IN AMERICA.
The German Immigration Association OF
this city have received further adviccs from
the homo organization relative to the move
mcnt Of the German farmers and mechanics to
emigrate to this country. The home organiza-
ton, to effect this purpose, is said now to num-
Der s., 900, and it is proposed to form IA union
with the National Agricultural Laborer. "
Union of London. The latter association hav-
ing membership of2OO0 900, tits contemplate
ed when the season opens, to send at least
half million Of German and English farlnrcs
and mechanics to various points in the New
World, but mostly to the United States. Both
of these associations have for their principal
object the relief OF the present ovcrcrowdcd
labor market, aud the German organization
has paid up capital ofthrce thousand pounds
to carry out their plans. 1t is proposed, among
other things, to urge Legislation BY the Amerl-
can Congress for the better protection Of emf
grants y commission will leave Bremen in
the middle Of January for the purpose Of pur-
chasing land for large colonies who contemplate
emgrating in the spring, also to make reports
upon the particular section OF the United
States, both for climate and soil which is best
adapted to Germans. Washington STIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The proposition for making Monday, IN
cad of Saturday, ''PAY DAY" is advocated in
Iver,l OF our exchange papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

AN OLD CLocK.-In December, 1870, a
new clock was placed in the tower of the an
Gent parish church, of St. Mary, Minister,
Kent, England, to replace an old one, which
was originally made 25S years ago. 1t had
been repaired many times, bat wore itself out
at last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

Mr.. Knots speech 10 the House Of Repre-
seutatives, made Duluth on the western shore
of Lake Superior, famous 1t is now said that
Duluth, has her custom house, and during the
past year has received goods to the value OF
one million, two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars. The arrivals, during the same time,
of trading vessels amounted to three hundred
and thirty pine, with tonnage oftwo hundred
and four thousand tons This is very famous
in another way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

The recent letter of Mr.. Shcllabarger, OF
Ohio, chairman Of the House committee on
commerce, taking advanced ground III favor OF
government supervision over the railroads OF
the country, fully sustaiDs the previous intima'
tions on the subject. Mr.. Shcllabarger an
nounces his intention to press to a vote his bill
regulating the tariff rates of railways, and there
is no doubt whatever that he will have power
full support in both houses. .....-........-...
uyiIGs u Tie Agricultural Department state
that in Alameda county, California, thousands
of bushels of wheat still! remain on the field
where it was threshed, there being no place to
store it. Granaries and warehouses are iull,
and there are not one-half ships enough to
take the surplus away. There arc needed IN
San Francisco bay one hundred more ships
than there are to export grain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

There are lively contests in Kansas aud Ne
J ida for the Office Of y. S. Senator from those
fates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

EEOUp SKIRTS! HOOP SKIKTSl
IL Received to-dsy Ga the manufacturers
II supply Of Hoop Skin among which is the
celebrated sun Skirt " cheap; ut
jau2 6. &. BERf'S, ~ King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

- AUSINS, Currnntsritron Lemon Peel
IA and Nuts, Of all kia ut reduced rates, at
l47 King street.
jan ". F.ROOKES g. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

CUGAk-CURED BE- TONGUES in store
~ and Tor sale ut l47 II street
jan = w. PROXIES s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

THE DEAD IN LEEsBURG.- mortality
among the older and settled citizens of Lees
burg, has been remarkable during the year
just closed. Some were old men, and others
of middle age, but al! Of them among the old
est and best known Of our citizens. l. is sci.
dom, in community like ours, that so many
heads OF families are stricken down by the
hand of Death in so brief a space Of time. To
say nothing OF females and young persons
happily not great many-who have died dur
Ing the year, VIC have tic following mortuaiy
list for 1872.
January 5th, John Janncy, aged # years
February Sth, Edgar Jarvis. aged is years.
March I'd Charles Newton, aged 81 years.
March 23d, Col Charles Douglas, aged II years.
April Goth, Thos. J. Stcadman, aged 81.
May 18th, James Garrison, aged 81 years
May 18th, R. NJ Bentley, aged As years.
May 18th, Chas f. FadIey. aged So years.
August, 24h, S. NJ. Boss, aged IS years
September 18th, Robt Bentley, ST. aged 81 years
December 18th, Geo. K. Fox, jr, aged 40 years
-Loudom Mirror.
ARTIFICIAL OYSTER CULTURE-There is no
such thing as curblng the enterprise or sup
pressing the Ingenuity of the Western people.
Here are the inhabitants of Nebraska deter
mined, if possible, to have oysters as large and
luscious as the more fortunate people who dwell
within few hours ride Of the noble Chesa-
peake. And they propose to rival our Dele
ware Bay and Mauric river bivalves by stock
ing the lagoous near Lincoln with young oysters
and providing them with the proper aqueous
saline food by supplying their habitations with
steady streams OF water from the neighboring
salt springs. The experiment is certainly a
novel one, aud will be watched with deep in
terest by all who dwell far away from the waters
where oysters most do flourish in their print
tive condition. Artificial oyster culture is Ger
tainly as worthy of attention as is that of their
more active fellow inhabitants of rivers and
bays-the fishes. -Bahinlore american.
AN OLD CLocK.-In December, 1870, a
new clock was placed in the tower of the an
o;o ,,,, /, ~ c. h,,,x
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02
9Isstsfa EsaSEaNOSD-
NEW YEARS DAY.


RICHMOND. VA, Jan. |, 1S12.-NotWlth-
standing the fears Of your correspondent IN his
last, that the duties of New Years day might
leave him ''hors Hu combat" he has avoided
such consequences by his exceedingly great
prudence aud self:denial, and is again found at
the post Of duty with the beginning of the
year The custom of 'calling' on New Year s
day. which of late years has become almost
universal IN it's observance, was to-day more
generally recognized by the citizens Of Rich,
mond than ever before. Many acquaintance
were made to day and many more renewed
with assurances of constancy around the how,
ing bowl. Every one seemed to be bright and
happy despite the gloomy day, and must say
that the manner in which all seemed to enjoy
the New Years day is a satisfactory proof that
the new institution of "caling," which has be.
come so general is good one. Inasmuch as
it is northern custom, for having adopted it,
we might be entitled to some political credit
likewise. The Mayor received at his Office
in the City Hall, but the Governors House
was closed and the Governor absent The "en
tertaiuments" at several Of the residence Of
our private citizens were sumptuous, and, al
though there was fine flow OF spirits, tho
line of strict dccorum was generally maintained
NEWS.
In the way of news, there is naught: Socla
endowment does not furnish matter for news
paper items; though of late, the affairs of TIT:
parlor, dining-room and chamber are blazenec
forth to the world in the shape OF ''socla
gossip" practice your correspondent cannot
sanction or indulge in, having been brought W
in the school where such things were consider
ed strictly prirate. PEoUoD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

\ PPLE BUTTER, the gallon or in any
~ quantity, for sale MI King street.
jan = w. F.sOOkES 81 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

NEW YORK STATBUTTER in store
~ and for sale ut l47 q street.
jan W. F.fOOkES s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-02

l. for sale by the
CHINESE COMPANY,
dec Is Birth Royal street.