Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-03
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uouDoN's STATUE or WASHINGTON Sen
ator Anderson, of Pittsy ylvauia, writing to his
PAPER, the Danvile Register, speaking of the
recent action in regard to Houdon's Statue of
Washington, says: ''The joint special Commit
tee having under consideration the proper dis
position of this valuable work Of art, which has
been removed from its place IN the Capitol, on
account of the cracking OF the wall underneath
il, have made their report through Mr. Gilman
of the House, aud recommend that a suitable
fire.proof building be erected on the public
square for its preservation. The Ideals to have
a small and simple Grccian ediice Of granite,
in the centre of which the statue shall be p aced
and which shall give space enough inside tor
persons to pass around the iron rating enclUs-
ing it. This statue is not only by far the most
correct and faithful representative cxtant OF
the Father of his Country, but it IS at the same
time master work ofart, being scarcely sur
passed by the finest productions OF the chls''l,
IN ancient or modern times. Valentine who Is
himself an artist Of exquisite taste. and who
has seen the uItlSt Sdtucu dit tlCdSutSS VI lilS
Old World being pa, ticularly familiar with
those of Paris and Berlin, says that if this
statute had been dug up from the ruins OF
Ucrculaneum or Ponpeii, it would be raoked
among the foremost works of ancient statuary
The jesre now is to place this marble form of
Washington where it will be safe from desruc-
tiop w accidental fire, and where, while pro-
tectei from damage by atmospheric changes,
ut the same time it will be accessible to all who
NAV wish to view it, The Capitol having sew
cral times taken fire, the statue may be IN dap
ger. if restored to its foimer position; though
this will probably be its destination should the
Assembly refuse to provide suitable building
for it,.
Tue MouSrANs This expression is gene
rally used in Virginia to apply to all the rough
country near the Blue Ridge and Alleghany
In Piedmont Virginia we use it as applicable
to those lands that lie on the hills and noun
tauS, from the top of the Blue Ridge eastward
to the foot OF the spurs that form the first
range as we look west. We want to call spe-
cial attention to these lands because in this
county, Nelson and Bedford there are 100000
acres Of this land that can be bought at price,
which, considering its fertility, and proximity
to market is cheaper than Government lands at
Sl25. IA, 900 acres of this land has been recent
from SO cts to Sc; the remainder of 100000
acres could be bought at the same rates, per
haps, loSS If cash were paid. Is this land poor?
not at all. One-half of many tracts is as rch
as western prairle-in some Instances all-and
it will average onc-half adapted to the plow.
With half chance 1t does not wash; retains all
improvement, aEd if worn aud turned, will
regain its fertility in few years. 1t is covered
with the largest and most choice varieties Of
tlmber; abounds in iron ore; is the home OF the
most choice fruits; the peculiar soil for chow
ing and smoking tobacco, aud the sunny slopes
produce, without danger of rust or other enc
my-whcat unsurpassed Tor whlteness or
weight Enterprise.
\ Child MURDERS CHLD,-One of the
snost remarkable murders that ever occurred
in our section was committed last week in Hall
fax county, near Milton. 1t seems that jeff
Conally, a little ten-ycarold boy, started out
from home to 90 to Milton, and while on the
road, met Sumner Stamps, boy, Of about
thirteen years of age These boys commenced
scutfling in friendly way, when the older boy
proved too muscular for Conally, who put out
for home, his antagonist pursuing. As Con
ally climbed the yard enclosure, Sumner struck
him blow in the back, and then climbed over
the fence. Conally immediately V drew small
attacked Sumner pressed upon him, however,
and received blow near the shoulder blade,
which severed an artery, causing death in a
few minutes Conaly, who has neither father
nor mother living, has been lod ged 10 Jail
The little fellow seems to be entirely uucon-
Scious of the enormity otthe act he has COM
mtted d-DmiWc Register.
GONE BACK ON THE DocUMENT. short
time since coorcd man entered the Office of
the Clerk of the County Court, and advancing
to table where the Deputy Clerk was busi!y
engaged, he produced marriage license for
which he had paid the legal fee few days be
fore
Boss said he, pokng the license under
the nose of the absorbed Deputy.
What's it?" was the impatient response.
Boss" continued the darkey, De lady de-
ciues dis document and totch it in to git
my money back !"
1t was little consoling to the darkey to be
told some men went further and Jared worse,
hut when assured his money could not be re-
tured, he turned Indignantly on his double
soled pumps and muttered as he made his
exit, "Eberyt body's gone back on de docn-
mcnt. - Wurre,ton Mder.
DOGS AND SHEER From the Lynchburg
|irginian We never think of the aivanta-
yes which Virginia possesses as wool l-growlng
State. without feeling Of regret that SO little,
comparatively, of the. precious feece-that
might, ofitself command all the gold that the
mines of California yields gathered within
her borders. There is not a country in the
world better adapted to sheep-grazng than our
magnificent Southwest-and, indeed, the most
four Piedmont and Valley region Millions
OF pounds more, Of wool, might be produced,
while the droppings of the sheep would greatly
enrlch the soi if We were not more dog rails
Ing than sheep growing people. This fact is
patent to all observers; aud yet if any body