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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

Cadet Samuel Gibbs, colored, son Of the
Secretary of the State of Florida. withdrew
from West Point on Monday He was ap-
pointed cadet iu May 1872, by colored Con-
gresham from Florida, and entered the Acade-
nv in June. The January examinations, which
closed about a week ago, and which proved
death to the military aspirations of Cadet
Gibbs, arc represented to have been unusually
severe and searching"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

It is reported that the German Minister of
the Interior being questioned as to how the
emigration from that county could be stopped,
returned the exceedingly common sense reply
that he didn't know that there was any other
means than making it more desirable for the
Gernans to remain at home, and this the gov
ernment nronOses to do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

The Ways and Means Committee of the
House Of Representatives still delays its decis-
ion on the question of refundiug the cotton tax,
and it is said will finally decide unfavorably.
Mr. Beck will propose compromise by the re-
payment of certain proportion of the s7O,-
O)n Ono
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

An exchange paper gives reason why some
Northern Hotels are unpopular. 1t say<, in
the words of correspondent, II registered my
name, aud they gave me room at the top OF
the house, and charged me as much as if had
the best room on the lowest floor. Major Gen
eral Buncombe had the best room in the house
and didn't pay any more than | did. j"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

The uncommouly severe weather which has
nreyailed this winter, in some of the North
western States, it is said, has caused emigrants
TO turn their attention to moving back to
Virginia, and other southern portion OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

The body of murdered colored woman has
been found 10 the woods near Beltsville, Md.
It is believed the murder was committed by
another colored woman with whom she had re.
Gently quarrellcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

We are authorized to state that Thomas
Moore, OF Fairtux county, is not, nor will he be
in any contingency, candidate for either a
County or Circuit Julgship, nor would he &C.
cent if elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25
SMALLPOX ut HerDdOn.

HERSDoS STATION, Jan. a. 1879
r., the eli 0y. Of the Ajernnirin G0-ctt.:
Sir: May l ASK the favor OF you TO notice the
fact in YOUR mex: issue that every case of small
pox in this place was removed to-day to a hos
;,ital some two miles distant from this place
Nurses and physicians have been employed to
see TIA. they are properly cared for.
Very respectfully,
VIM II BROWNE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

There are reports that the Mormons in some
portions of Utah, are becoming quite bcllig-
ereut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

We arc indebted to Mr.. T. E. Taylor, of the
State Senate from this district, for valuable
State documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25
Washington Items.

The case OF VIM. SHINES. convicted Of big
amy, in first marrying Miss Javcns and then
Miss Collins, came up yesterday in general
term on appeal from the decision OF Judge
Macarthur oycrrung u motion IN arrest 81
Judgment made for the reason that the middle
name, Samuel, Of the prisoner had not
been set out in the indictment. The court sus.
tanned the judgment below The accused has
already been sentenced to the penltentlary for
two years
1t is now proposed that Mr.. Gilmore the
noted manar ger of the Boston jubilee, shall
have charge of the musical exercises in eonnec-
ton with the coming inauguration ceremonies.
4. 3. Kenuey, a rctaurant keeper, was
shot and killed in the house Of Mrs. John p
Hill last night, on suppositon thai he was a
burglar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

The Richmond Wing says that the ''inter-
miuable talk in the Legislature, and the delay
in legislation is but another namc for Taxation. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

The Treasury Department has lately received
from the North several contributions to the
''conscicnce fund '-not. however, to any large
auluunt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

Mr.. Pullman, who went over to Great B1
tain few weeks ago, is reported to have r
ranged for putting his famous plIac, and >l.r
Ing cars upon The Great Midland railway q
Eng ard. and this week Mr. Wait" of tn Nj
York BrevDort House, has sail Il for England
with his wife. upon call for the cStahli>lmr.
of irst-claSs hotel in London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

We return our thanks to members Of Con
grcss for public documents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

We are indebted to friend for copies of the
London Times Of recent date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

There is no change to be made in the editor
ship of the Richmond Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

Work. Does patchwork kill. or
brain worry? That is the question which has
been started by the London Times, and is now
under discussion in the various papers. Many
of US pray to be delivered from sudden death !;
and do we worry ourselves into it? If we DO.
can we help it? TO most of us it is not given
to choose our lives, to avoid the rough places,
to gently shoulde. to one side disagreeabIc
facts We must climb over the rocks. though
they hurt us sore, and the difficulties, however
they annoy US must be met with brain fret
and wear until they are conquered, or We have
passed them. They are as real, living, annoy
ing as any tangible ache or pain could be; as
bruisiDg and irritating as the peas in the shoes
of the pilgrims of old. Nervous health is one
thing, and moral health. but purely physical
health is quite another and different thing
Calm and steady mental work is conducive to
long life; but nervous emotion, mental work
that is constant urging, and, at the same
time, is an unhinging Of the even tenor of the
mind, eats away the brain faster than any men
tai labor, no matter how hard, that is SySte-
matte. AS men do not really die Of heart dis
ease as often as supposed, but of apopcxy or
congestion Of the lungs, so they do not die Of
brain work, but brain. worry. Scott died Of it,
Southey Swift, Horace Greeley, aud probably
Thackeray
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

SMALLPOX PRECAUTIONS. The Boston
Globe, gives the following suggestions BY an
eminent physician The first thing. says this
authority, is in all cases to send for phy>i-
ciaD; the next, to select nurse. \ mustard
plaster, placed on the back at once, will be Of
service. The patient should be removed, as
soon as taken to the highest room in the
house Such room is more quiet, the air is
fresher and purer and the risk of Infection as
to the other parts of the house is much lessen
3D. a sheet now hung before the door, and
cloths placed about the room, saturated with
bromochloralum, or carbolic acid-in both cases
one part of the disinftctant to two parts of wa
ter-wi absorb the poison in a measure, and
should never be neglected. Into all the YES
sells the patient uses. even into the basin that
receives his saliva, the mixture should be pour
ed and kept Keep the room comparatively
dark and at moderate mperature-about
sixty degrees-and remember the sick map
must have air The nurse must not leave the
room; all bedding must be burned by her and all
clothes that cannot be boiled. A mattress is far
better than feather bed for the patient to lie
on. but if feather bed is used, it becomes the
very rankest poison, saturated, and almost i'm
possible to diSiutect. and must be burned imme-
diately on recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

Secretary Delano was at the Cabinet meet
ing yesterday and gave the result of his obser-
yations during bis recent trip to Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

1t has recently been demonstrated that the
soil and climate Of California are admirably
adapted to the profitable growth Of cotton
The saline claim is now put in for tobacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

OSEoF BRADDoCK' S MlLE-SToSEs.- From
the Frostburg Journal "A stone situated scv
era hundred yards south of Frostburg is an
object Of historic interest, With much reason
it is reputed to have been erected in this local
ity by Braddock' army as marking the first
days march from Fort Cumberland to Fort
Du Quesne. 1t is legibly inscribed in letters
which clearly eyince the style Of English typo
graphy prevalent in that period. Upon It's
northern face it bears Il sentiment significant
more of patriotic determination than the result
tells OF the execution Of that memorable march:
Our Country's Rights We viii Defend -
On the opposite or south side these senteu-
ces:
III Miles to Fort Cumberland"
100 Miles to Capt. Smyth's Inn ami Bridge
Big Crossings.
The Best Road to Red Stone
"Old Fort, Ga Miles. y
This stone, it is presumed, stands as it was
erected by Braddock's men, marking at it 10
cation at least the exact route pursued. No
trace however, of that route is visible.
FIRST THROUGH TRAIN OVER THE CHEsA-
pEAKE & ONO R. R.-Last night at midnight
the first train going through to Huntington,
over The Chesapeake Ohio came into Staun-
ton, through the falling Snow. and after Il brief
stop passed o. The train was under the con-
duet of Capt. j. f. Fitz, and drawn by an en-
CINE driven by Mr. Thomas D. Hail. and the
passengers consisted of Chief Engineer. II.
ID. Whicomb, Superintendent, 4. II. Perry,
and Messrs. VIM. H. Peasants and Ed. II.
Fisher, of the Richmond Dispatch, Rev. }.
W. JONES' a Baptist minister, and Nr y. II.
Hotchkiss, who came to make the cltlrc TIP
and several other gentlemen who got on along
the road. The train goes to the end OF the
track where it will lie until the track is finish
ed, it is not already done when they arrive
there this evening and go Oh to Huntington.
Yesterday evening there were four and half
miles of rail to lay, and the hands were work
ing with great energy. The cngines at the end
of both tracks were whiStliug to each other
across the gap. Mr. e. +. Mason, the well,
known railroad contractor, will be on hand and
wilIdrivc the last ke.-StauntDa lutd'cator.
THE FREEDMES's SAVINGS BASK.-ln re-
spouse to the recent act providing tor cxanua-
ton of the savings banks OF the District Of
Columbia the same ;s national banks. Comp
troller Knox summoned Bank Exam uer Melg>
of New York here and during the past wecL
he has been engaged in the examination o: the
National Freedmen S Savings. and Trust Com
pany. whose main institution is located III this
city He says he finds this bank in splendid
condition. aud managed with unusual cou>erva-
tsm, even for savings bank. Mr.. Mcigs
further states that. ill view o. its condition, the
unfavorabe reports regarding the bank during
the late campaign must have been born Ut sheer
malice. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, P">t"!..~
Janusry %. 1873.
Persons calling for letters will say they arr ~
vrrti>cd and give the date Of the list.
II not called for within thirty days. they will J.,
sent to the dead lcttor ctlcc, in Washin;t'u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25
WHERE Dickens SLEEPS.

WHERE DICKENS SLEEPS. -D,ah 4,
Charles Dickens saddenl y, bui who Shall =, b.
seized upon him unpr pared? Our sir;lt, b
be short as the l;ghtni',g> flash. ,r We ;, E
humble over our beads Tor four store ,,. B
and die unrealy. 1t is sufficient for n, +
know that G"d took him III his OWE god II, q
and that ne had been permitted 10 I'll ii B
in the history Of his age, to enjoy il career. =,
to accomplish liz. work which kmg> an.
querorS might euvy. He sleeps IN VISA,
stcr Abbey. There was proposition tia,
should be buried in Rochester cath~it.
Rochester, which is the Clois.cTham Of /. n
brood, c,ose to his Old kenti>il home; III, :;
voice of England spoke out. demanding till
her son should he laid among The ashes Of
dead in the poets corner which has been cor, |
Grated to the greatest, wiSe>r. AMI best Il 4
countrymeu. And there he les, at i
foot of Handel. and at the head # 81.
iian. with Richard Cumberland res.
on his right hand, ami the great historian. N
caulay, on his left. His grave is near tie !,
Of Addison statue, and rhackcray'S bus oo,.
down on the last resting place o! his Old ,i.
Dr. johnson and Garrl,k lie within afwy.,
Of him. Will separated from Dickens .r.y.t
the statues Of Shakespeare an! Sou'hey NJ.
Thompson ar. the memorials Of rare Ben j.,
son, glorious John Dryden. noble Juo. NJ .s
and host Of other WORTHLESS. each N thyr, Il!
glory Of English literature i'll h.S day. VI
[ visited the Abby the next day. c:,wl>
people. with mourntol. <ymna.niz'aE ia~,
were gathered around. aud the b1oti-ton.
whichin plain characters his name ndthcu.,
Der of his years were craven. Was >tr"wH VI
wreath, OF immortelles --E}muai Intc<
WESTMoRELAND COUNTY ITEMS A cor.
pendent of the Richmond Dispatch says:
4 severe type Of the measles abouud> in >r
cral ncighborhoods in the colnty. and IN ii
vicinity Of Nomni ferry there remain s.yar
cases of smallpox Pneumonia has also ~.
vailed extensively and in numerous i;i>'a.r.
fatally.
1t is sanguiue'y expected that Congress y
make the appropriation k Il Tor r. our
pie to clean out Nonimi creek
Wood-cuttiug is again very active here. ~
the tIrmlng interests are destined Ia sui.
from the extent to which ii #b,orhS the !aa
OF the c,untry. lnquriug Of several m.Ir'a''
Yesterday for an axe. was Informed thai 81
had been the dcmand Tor the article late !. ii:
one could nov scarcely be found for sale IN :;
county.
D,,1, D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25
lCOMMUSICATED.

SHEEP KILLING DoGs-If the farmers will
put bells on all their ews they will 6nd that
dogs will not interfere with them. The reason
is, that when the dogs approach the sheep they
run, and the bells make such noise the dogs
become alarmed and leave | have known this
tried with perfect success after several sheep
had been killed 10 the flock.
January "A. HING GEORGE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25
mn IL KIEU.

In Washington city, on the 10Th inst, hy R,%
Thomas u. Addison, Mr.. WIN. H. WALK i
and Miss CLEMENTINA BURTON, MI o
Stafford county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-25

Mr.. John NJ. Holmes has been appointed 4
notary public for Stafford county.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-23
To Train a Child.

A little tract issued for distribution
by the Ladies' Sanitary Association OF
London, gives these wise suggestions
70, the nature Of children in health Of
body and spirits:
/. Never refuse thing il it is harm
less. but give it, ii you are able. with
out delay.
2. Never give anything because it Is
cried for. that you have refused when
asked for.
3. BE careful to observe the real i'll
ness aud avoid causing bodily uneaSi-
ness from over clothing, or cold or un-
wholesome food. such rs candy, sugar
plums. sour fruit, or giving buns and
cakes TO quiet the child.
4. Avoid false promises. They are
sure TO be found out false.
). Avoid threats OF all kinds. II be-
lieyed they make children timid. and
Injuries bot mind and body if not be-
lieved they are useless. Such threats
as bosie, policeman. black man. are
sure TO be found out TO be false il the
child lives.
6. Never say anything untrue to n
child.
Z. Do not wreak your own bad tem-
per, or visit your own feelings OF trou-
BILE and fatigue. on children, by being
severe with them. or By saying. You
shan't have it, Il won't give 1t to you.
when there is 10 reason for refusal, eN-
cept that you are yourself tired or in
trouble. out Of sorts.
S. Avoid giving orders. such. rs
Stand STILL Go on, Hold your
tongue Put it down. etc. uuleSs
you really mean that they should be
obeyed; and the fewer orders you give
the better.
0. Never give too much pity,no yet
be severe and unkind when child
tumbles down and hurts itself.
10. Do not tease a Child. Let 1t
alone and live In peace.
II. Teach it early to play alone and
amuSe itself.
I'ro these rules one might be added:
Never exact promise from child,
to do or abstain from doing anything.
Make known your wishes, or COM
mand. rs the case may be, and let that
suffice.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-23
LAST WORDS.

And have they told you all, All yes, see
Al last YOU know IL. know that must die.
Don't treinble so: bat come and cit by me,
And hold my hand and be - calm a. !.
Bend nearer. for my voice IL iaint and iow'
And would tell you something ere go.
I've known, long time now. tha, In that heart,
Who's every beat was music TO my ear.
I've held the second place. Nay, do not start
would but tell you-not reproach you, dear.
You loved her hrsi, and though with all your
will
You s,rovs to conquer it, you love her stll.
Twas hard to bear-,o knowtfa at she whose
whim
Had blich,ed all the sunshine OF your life.
Could make your cheek fash and your eye grow
dim
Zen with word; I could mot, though your
wife
I struc-, hard 70 win your love; but no!
I soald not win IL; yet loved you 30.
The hope that lighted up my path so long
Has aicksred and died out. | could not lNe
without your love; but YOU did me no wrong
could not gain what you had not 10 rive.
Nay. weep not. am happy now see
You'n love my moni'ry better far than me.
The strife has been so lonS, the way so drcar
| feared my patience and my trust In God
Would fail; but now see the end 80 near,
'ris easier far TO bow beneath the rod.
Ths night Is nearly DER, the morn Is nigh:
Thank God for taking me! Dear love, Sood-by
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-23
30 WERs' MANSION.

VISITORS TO wAsHoE VALLEY "a
Y can at all times Acd at this well. ksg
known house Excellent Meals srA
I.uuches. All who pass that way are invited
TO call and make themselves at home. Jes.m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-23

A GENTLEMAN having \ horse that
ran away and broke his wite's neck. a
neighbor sought to buy the animal a
n means Of divorce. mo. no." said
his owner; "I intend to marty again
before long myself"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-23
NOTICE..

Az PERSONS INDEBTED TO DIR. HALL
A will please call at his Office and se'tle ihei.
a.eount. His health has so far improved INA.
he csnr :eive coin and receipt bills without
injury 10 II. - u,rr nm
my3i.tf 81. y. ~ nanS. ~ ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-07-31

influence against me, shall not grant the fa'
vor you asked Of me-"
"That settles the question, then. Matte,
you will have to accept it, though no doubt it
is very difficult thing to do. Still"
"That is sufficient, Owen. You need not
laugh at me any more
And so it was decided that the Elmwood
silver was to grace our new home.
Owen came in that afternoon while l was
packing, and said
Il am afraid you are taking all this trouble
for nothing, Matte. 1t seems that Ellen's
wedding did not take place last night, and
that man Stone has not yet been arrested
"Why was the marriage postponed ?"
"That cannot tell. I would not have the
warrant served before, as / knew we were so
certain of securing him at this time, but l
shall wait no longer We will have to delay
our departure, as you are the only one who
can identify him as being the person who COM
mitted the robbery"
"Then we will not leave tomorrow :"
"No; are you very much disappointed?"
"You know am not, Owen. | am anx-
ious for us to be settled in our new home, but
| l cannot tell you how it distresses me to sever
all nv old ties. You understand I am willing
to 20 whenever you are ready, though, do
you not"
"Yes, darling. 1t is not likely I should
doubt your affection for me at this late day.
am sorry, however, we should be detained on
such disagreeable business" :"
"Whatdo you think will be done with Stone?'
"Sent to the penitentiary, l hope. At any
rate he will no longer annoy you after he has
been arrested, and that is all care for But
have you heard of Henrietta Howards ILL
ness?"
"No, am not surprised att. | considered
her very ill the last time saw her. Poor
child, the freedom she longed for will soon be
hers. 1 am glad her little child died."
"Why"
"She would have been so grieved at leaving
it. Now do not think she will have single
regret. l wonder, Owen, if you were to be
unkind to me, if should wish to leave you" J"
"Shall I try it, Matte ?"
Before could answer, Nellie came in. She
said
"Owen, did you know that Ellen's sweet
heart has run off ?"
care you sure of this, Nellie?"
"Yes. 1 found her crying Just now, and
asked her why she was so much distressed,
and she told me of his bad behavior to her"
"He did not leave moment too soon, for l
intended to have him arrested tomorrow"
81 am glad he has escaped, Owen" said l..
81 could not bear to think that Iwould be the
cause of his being sent to the penitentiary.
think he has had lesson, and has been so
near suffering for his crime, that he will not
attempt it again"
perhaps so, Matte. But you can contn-
ue your packing, for there is nothing now to
prevent our carrying out our original plan of
leaving Elmwood tomorrow"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-07-31
Seletted 2uetry.
THE GOLDEN SIDE.

THE GOLDEN SIDE.
There is many rest OH the road of life
five would only stop to take it;
And many a tone from the better land,
1fthe querulous heart would wake it.
To the sunny soul that is full of hope,
And whose beautiful trust never taileth,
The grass is green and flowers are bright,
Though the wintry storm prevaileth
Better to hope, though the clouds hang low,
And to keep the eyes still lifted;
For the sweet blue sky will soon peep through
When the ominous clouds are rifted.
There was never night without a day.
Nor an evening withouta morning;
And the darkest hour the proverb goes,
Is the hour before the dawning.
There is many gem in the path Of life,
Which we pass in our idle pleasure,
That is richer far than the !jeweled crown
Or the misers boarded treasure;
1t may he the love ola little child,
Ora mothers prayer to Heaven,
Or only a beggar's grateful thanks
For a cup Of water given.
Better to weave in the web of life
A bright and golden filling,
And to do God s will with ready heart,
And hands that are swift and willing,
Than to snap the delicate silver threads
OF our curious lives asunder;
And then Heaven blame for the tangle ends,
And sit and grieve and wonder.