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The weekly clarion., 1873-01-16

First and foremost in arranging for
another crop, comes up the labor que--
tion. On this point We have but one
piece OF advice, We feel perfectly safe iH
offering that Is, arrange to use as little
labor rs possible BY good mules (and
plenty of them) by good implements
Jof every kind that can he used TO adj
vantage by good manures an abundance
OF themJ by good seed. and by good
management, supplement the labor and
make II 20 just a> far as possible. We
are very much inclined to believe il good
policy, 10 have mule To- every hand
employed. The point 20 he aimed at ls.
by Ploughing over the crops very rapidly
with appropriate implements, 10 reduce
the hoe work 10 a minimum.
The weekly clarion., 1873-01-16
A Washington Sensation.
From the Washington Capitol.

The social life of Washington is agi-
tated by the rumor of lawsuit brewing,
wherein a gay, dashing widower, after
winning the affections OF young lady,
had the day agreed upon and the trousseau
purchased, suddenly turned up with a
wife that he married in an adjoining city.
The modification of the young lady-an
official, by the by-was made more pain
full by the publication that had been given
the affair Not only had the day been
fixed, but, as we have said, the trousSeau
obtained and the guests invited. Her
modification is somewhat modified by
learning from general rumor that the
poor girl is not alone. The gay deceiver,
it seems, flung his promises, in the most
promiscuous manner. 1t has been sug-
gested that the sufferers hold an Indigna-
ton meeting and resolve. There is great
comfort inyour resolutions. But the suit
for breach Of promise Is more substantial,
and generally ends by bringing upon the
offender the wrath, contempt, and indig-
nation of the virtuous community, to say
nothing of damages that will be assessed.
The defendant in these cases has gener-
ally two suits-oBe with his wife and the
other with the disappointed The wife is
generally very much disappointed, then in
dignant-a storm arises. What this
late lover of hers now loving husband, to
be in slch a scrapel Trifing with other
women's affections-has he not been tritie-
ing with hers? But the storm dies out,
and the wife from Icing an angry enemy
becomes an active ally. One can imagine
the poor devil of husband pleading pit
eously with his better half, by law and
sanction of the church and then going ex-
hausted into court to fight that other fair
one who cannot be captured.
The weekly clarion., 1873-01-16

love and Clivource cnurts have terribly un-
derminded the Institution of marriage; and
that now the last step toward emancipation
has been taken by man who has invented
shirt buttons that can be put on with
screw driver. With this device the last ne
cessity for wife has gone.
The fall of snow in Oregon is measured
by the number of fakes to the square foot.
The weekly clarion., 1873-01-16
THE SOUTH.
&TATE OF AFFAIRS.

CAUSES or TROUBLE.
The weekly clarion., 1873-01-16

Eight hundred and eighty-seven Balti-
morians died from consumption in 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
MONDAY, JANUARY q, 1873.

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says that in the early days OF the
Southern Confederacy law was passed conts-
eating the debts due by Southern men to
Northern creditors. Some of the proceeds OF
this confscated fund we're deposited In the
New Orleans banks to the order of the Con-
federate government when Gen. Butler made
his entry into that city. Gen. B. seized these
sums, with other contrabaud of war, and the
whole amount was covered into the United
States Treasury. Various parties in the North
to whom the money was due have procured
testimony to establish their right to it, but
there is no authority by which it can be taken
from the Treasury. A bill has been prepared
and is now on the Senate calendar authorizing
these parties to enter suit in the Court OF
Claims for their money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27
a correspondent of the Baltimore American

A correspondent of the Baltimore American
says :-"In the opinion of those who are most
familiar with winter experiences on the Susque-
hanna River, the present season has been the
most severe of any of which there is any recol-
lection on record. The river is gorged through
out its entire extent BY enormous accumulatlons
of drift ice all its tributaries are also filled with
great masses of ice, and the hills and valleys
are deeply covered with snow. In event of
rapid thaw or heavy rain storms, great floods
of ice and water, it is feared will sweep away
bridges and wash canal banks and deluge the
numerous towns and villages along its banks.
The condition of the river is at this moment
threatening tremendous destruction and the
greatest anxiety is felt by the inhabitants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ITO sho.o the very age and body Of the Timer

Prince Bismarck was warmly greeted on Sat
urdav in the Prussian Chamber OF Deputies, 1t
being his first visit there since his resignation
If the presidency of the Ministry. In brief
sneech of acknowledg ment of his cordial recep-
tton. he said his retirement was solely on &C.
count of i'll health and desire to be relieved OF
a mart of his official burden. After the address
General Won Room spoke of the constitution of
the Prussian Cabinet, and said that it was I'M
nossible that the Ministry could be any other
than royal Ministry, and the Imperial Chan
cellor must always be a Prusslan.
Mrs. Laura D. Fair, not being able to pro-
cure public hall in Sacramento to deliver her
lecture on Evolves in the Fold she dis
coursed it, on Saturday night, in lager. beer
saloon of that city As there was no charge
for admission, the room was full. There appear;
to have been no disturbance.
The Secretary of the Treasury has Informed
inouirers that the terms concluded with the
Syndicate are the same as heretofore, with the
addition that the financial parties agree to In
sure the department against loss 10 exchange.
The arrangement will 90 into effect on the Goth
of February.
A daughter of cx-Dist!ict Attorney Garvin
of New York, was severely burned on Friday
evening while dressing for party. Her cloth
ing took fire and, despite the efforts Of bel
father to extinguish the flames she suffered serl
GUS Injuries.
The number of hogs slaughtered in Cinc1n'
natl last week vas tbirty.three thousand six
hundred aud 6fty-fve; total since the beginning
of the packing season, FIVE hundred and sixty
one thousand FIVE hundred and seventy-one.
The cable reports that the Bourbons and Or,
leanists of France have united their houses, and
that seven of the Orleanist Princes recognize
the Count de Chambord as the righttul King
of France.
1t is said that for the ten days next preceding
the day appointed for the execution OF Stoke:
two Deputy Sherifs will be detailed to watch
him and prevent escape or suicide.
The court house at Darien, Georgia, wa:
burned on Saturday night All the public re
cords were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Richmond Dispatch says that one of the
most impudent things in this day Of impu-
dcnce is the movement of Judges Humphreys
and Busted in their attempt to swap places
They scot in their designations coupled with
the condition that they were appointed the one
to the judgeship vacated by the resignation of
the other. The Senate very properly resolved
that there was no vacancy in either juagcship
until the incumbent had resigned uncondition-
ally, and returned the nominations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The connection between the eastern and
western divisions, at Miller's Ferry, on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, which was ex-
pectcd to have been completed on Saturday,
was temporarily interrupted by the iDclemency
of the weather and heavy fall Of snow in that
section The work will be promptly renewed
as soon as the weather permits, and the COM
pletion of the work may be expected in few
DAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27
Washington Items.

The project of calling an extra session of the
Legislature to authorize the expenditure OF q
large amount of money to defray the expenses
of the inauguration of President Grant has
comparatively few friends.
Senator Sumner, although able to site up
most of the time, is still quite feeble, and 1t is
doubtful it he will appear in his seat IN the
Senate again this session.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob
the National Savings Bank, at the corner OF
Fifteenth st. and New York avenue, on Friday
night last.
Walt Whitman, the poet, is lying danger
ously ill at bis residence in this city. On
Thursday night be was attack ed with paralysis,
the whole left side of his body now being pow
erless-
The wife of the Emperor Of Brazil died ut
7 ;sh,n Yesterday. aged 81 Years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Investigation of the affairs of the National
Granite State Bank of Exeter, New Hampshire,
shows deficit in the accounts of the cashier,
of about $4,000. 1t is discovered also that a
large sum of money has been distracted from
the Exeter Savings Bank with which he was
connected. He is nowhere to be found His
bonds given as surety to both banks amounted
~ 155 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

1t is said, in reference to the exposures that
have recently been made about the Freedman 5
Bureau, that there is another matter to be in
vestigated, in relation to nearly half million
dollars retained bounty belonging to colored
troops enlisted as part of the quota of Massa-
chusetts during the late war, and which, at
present, is in a state of 'obfuscation.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Judge Poland announced on Saturday that
he expected his committee would close the in,
vestigation of the Credit Mobiier tomorrow.
But some of the implicated members Of Con
gress want more time for explanations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

We have received a copy of the able speech
of Mr. Terry, of Va. in favor of adjusting the
accounts between the u S. and the several
States, and of recognizing the claims of the
State Of Virginia upon the general government.
Also. the memorial and argument of Col. B.
w. Frobel in behalf of the Atlantic and Great
Western Canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
have decided to lay another track from Batl-
more TO Cumberland aud probably Piedmont.
Their rapidly increasing business, besides the
immense coal trade inperatively demand this
third track, there already being a double
track to the points named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Vera Cruz and Mexico railroad has
been finished. The festivities attending the
inauguration lasted week, in Mexico, and
were participated in by the president, members
of the cabinet, congressman, and the principal
nitiznna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Among the securities for the appropriation
of which to the use and benefit of himself and
partners, Robt c. Bowles is to be tried in Lon
don, are $4,000 in Virginia bonds, worth
e., S57, the property of Mr.. Robert Gardiner,
retired commissary- general. who had en-
trusted the same to Bowles Brothers, for safe
custody ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

What picture of corruption and depravlty
is drawn in the article We copy from the Balti-
more Gazette, in another column! Where so
much has been exposed can the people be
blamed for thinking that the half has not been
told yet, and that the 'Augean stable needs
most thorough cleaning? 1t is the general
impression that there are hundreds of ''Credit
Moblier' tricks not yet brought to light-we
mean tricks, on a smaller scale, by which mem
bcrs of Congress make money by legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Richmond Enquirer in an article on
financial affairs in this State remarks that the
members of the Legislature should, under all
circumstances, bear in mind that there ought to
be norvary nor conflict between the commercial
and agricultural interest Of Virginia, and that
what benefits the former will rebound to the
;mnroyement of the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

On the lst of March an express train will be
put on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, be-
tween Richmond and Staunton, which will
make the entire trip in four hours, making only
four pauses, at Melton's, GOrdousville, Char
lottesyille and Greenwood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Mr.. George W. Buffum has been suspended
from membership in the knights of Pythias
for violation OF his VOWS as Knight, for the
term of niuety-nine years. Mr.. Buffum is
United States Commissioner at Lynchburg.
The nature of the offence for which he was sals-
.o,do1 ic not stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

An Havana newspaper, in commenting on
the Modoc difficulties, recommends ''interven-
ton to prevent further bloodshed, and sug-
gcsts that King Amadeus should inform Presi-
dent Grant of 1.-The commiseration felt BY the
Spanish people for the poor Indians, and their
desire that hostilitics should cease" Pretty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Mayor Vausant, Of Baltimore, offers re,
ward of $500 for the discovery, arrest and con-
viction of the pcrpetrator or perpetrators Of
the murder of Mrs. Mary Ann Lampley, 10
Baltimore, on the ID of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

DOGS ~ THE FOLD AGAlN-In one night
the present week worthless ours destroyed %
southdown sheep belonging TO Jas. Il. Chlld>.
residing near Three Mile Station. He held
these improved sheep at so per head and
sustains Joss of 1920. This is one of the best
adapted sections 10 the whole country for sheep
raising. and many farmers would engage large.
ly in this lucrative business ii their hocks could
enjoy any thing like immunity from the rava-
crS of dogs. s. lEnr,a,tpn Inter-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Mr.. D. ". Moore, of Richmond, charged
with forging and altering entries in his books
of account, &C., for the purpose of defrauding
the Insurance Companies was arrested on Sat
urday and bailed in the sum of $4,000 for bis
appearance this morning at the Police Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The latest proposition to amend the fundlng
bill is to require all persons who come to have
their old bonds funded to relioquish, absolute
" and without equivocaton, one-third OF the
amount of the bond, that being the proportion
Virginia claims West Virginia owes and should
nav of the common debt the State before she
was dismembered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Petersburg Appeal has an article on
Railroad "Dead-Headism, which says that
las it is managed this dead head system is a
fagitous one. Free passes over our railroads
are extended, not for the benefit Of the real
substantial and solid men Of the country, but
mainly for the Precipitation of those who are
supposed to have some political Influence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Both Houses of Assembly have passed bill
authorizing the Library Committee to expend
a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars per
anpum, from the library fund, for the purpose
of printing valuable manuscripts and historical
records belonging to the State, in order to Sc
cure the preservation of the information they
contain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Caldwell investigation in Washington
was resumed Saturday morning before the
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections,
and several persons swore they had been Of
fered large sums of money to vote for Mr. c.
for the Senate. The amount Of rascality invol-
we'd, pro and con, in this case, is remarkable,
even in these days of rascality and corruption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Notwithstanding the declarations of the St.
Petersburg Official Gazette Of Saturday, it is
evident from late dispatches from London that
apprehensions are entertained regarding the
disputed boundary question in Central Asia.
A diplomatic messenger left London yesterday
with important dispatches for Lord LOTUS, the
British Ambassador at ST. Petersburg. Rus
sia agrees that Afghanistan shall not be invad,
cd, but will not accept the boundaries ofthe
province as laid down by England. In the
meantime the native princes Of Afghanistan
have been Informed that if the Russians cross
certain lines they are at liberty to repel them.
1t it reported by way of Bombay that there
have already been skirmishes on the frontier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

While the Boards Of Trade of Boston aud of
St. Louis send to Congress remonstrances
against the repeal of the bankrupt law, four
thousand citizens of New York very strongly
urge its repeal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

An administration journal says that "soied
regulations are lying all about the capitol build
ing" Yes! And the worst of it is, that it is
hard to get them out Of sight. They are there
a stencil in the nostrils Of all honest men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

10 the Wharton trial, at Annapolis, on Sat
urday, DR.. Reese, of Philadelphia, was recalled
to the witness stand, and examined as surgi
cal and medical expert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

A young man in Lynchburg attempted to
commit suicide on Saturday, by taking two
ounces of laudanum, but by prompt remedies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The colored members of the General Assem-
bly, are discussing the project of forming a
State Labor Association for the advancement,
protection and benefit of their race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The police in Louisville have made raid
upon the gambling houses in that city, obtain
ing the names of those who keep them, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Some people call the new disease at Wash
ington, among the members of Congress, the
"Cholera Mobilier."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

Several cases of smallpox are reported III
Washington, Rappahaunock county, intro
duccd by coorcd people from the District Of
Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

FAIRFAX COUNTY lTEMs-A petition for
some days past has been lying at the store Of
Mr. Beverley Powell, 10 this place, for sigma
lures, praying the Hon. Senate and House OF
Delegates of Virginia to take some action in
reference to the road bel Of the Independent
line Of the Manassas Gap Railroad, so as TO a!
low the land condemned for that purpose to re
vert to the original owrers: and thereby ter.
inmate the prctensons of ownership on The
part Of the Orange, Alexandria aud Manassas
Railroad, SC.
% Monday. the 18th instant, between J.
aud o'clock, at Fryiugpan, ia this couDty,the
house Of George ". keu6eld was burncG;
down. The FIRE is supposed to have originates
from stove pipe. House partially insured 10
the Loudoun Insurance Company. -fn"J"r
NeWS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

The Grand Lodge Of the Knights of Pythias
has adjourned to meet iu Richmond in Jan
n,rv 1874
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

"PuASToM TuMoRS. The power Of inagi
nation over the nervous aud Whole physical
system vas Sc, forth in the testimony OF Dr.
loratio c. Wood, of Philadelphia, il the
Wharton case. 1t must have been the feeling
of every one that the revival OF the Wharton.
drama wou!d fail to reach the climax of inter
est till 'thc experts came upon the stage,
Their appearance in criminal trials is the sig
nul for a brcatltlcs5 hush. The public look
upon the experts" arraycl 10 hostile ranks,
with as profound interest as the Rouaus in the
amphitheatrc looked upon the contests Of the
wild beasts The least that is expected Of them
is that that they shall dcYour one another. and
that not enough Of a single expert >ha II be
left to be dis,inguiahable BY any chemical t: t
from strychnine, tartar emctic, or u ''phan,om
tumor." In fact We arc Inclined to think that
phantom tumor' would be an appropriate
designation for most Of the experts on criminal
trials. In somc of these cases probably the
only real expert is ,hc prisoner at the bar,
who proves his dextcrity by Knowing how to
apply means to ends, as well as to extrica,c
himself by the aid of other EXPERTS from!
any dilemma in which he may lie Involved by
scientific experiments upon the human frame.
-Balt: Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27

4 BUSINESS MANAGER Senator Sprague,
of Rhode Island, is one Of the largest manutac-
turers Of cotton goods in the United States,
aud be holds other important Interests 10 var
lous sections Of the country. 10 the course of
his manufacturing operations he has found it
advantageous not only te export provisions from
Texas for the use OF his thousands Of operatives,
that they may BE- enabled to save more Of their
earnings by thus obtaining supplies at small
advance on the first cost. tut the distinguished
manufacturer ha! also taken an interest in the
construction OF railroad in Texas and the
erection Of cotton factories at convenient points
along the iinc Of tho road in order that he may
purchase his cotton direct from the planters,
and thu, save many thousands OF dollars an
uuay in freight. commissions, storage, &C.,
and be able To keep his mills running the year
round
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-27
Letter from CuIDeDer.

Correspondence of the Rich. State Journal.
CULPEPER COUNTY. Va. JAN 22.-Just
now there Is Very interesting murder trial
progressing in the county court here-Tom
Corbin. charged with numbering his cousin,
Billy Mccormick. 1t grew out of family
teud between two old families The parties,
with others. were 1T work 90 the highways,
early last June, when Corbn stabbed aud kill
ed. with knife, young Mccormick, in open
day where all We're witnesses. There is no
question as to the act of killing; but the de-
fence sets up justiiable homicide Judge
Smith occupies the bench. and proceeds with
decided dignity and impartiaity. The prose
cution is conducted, and very ably, by the COM
monwealths attorney, L. L. Lewis esq. assist
ed by Mr.. Menefie; and the prisoner is de-
Tended by Messrs. Forbes and Fields, who ex-
hibit great skill aud ability Cor their client
Casting NY eye over the jury, they present 4
body of very substantial, thoughtful and lntcll-
gent men, comparing fayorably with any We
have Witnessed for long time.
There is new courthouse being built here,
now in 4 good degree of progress promising
speedy completion, which will be an ornament
to the place. The court is now held in a hall
over some stores.
Fclnala seminares and schools here seem to
be in housishing condition. and of very re-
spectacle character: and there is growing in
terest in all educational matters, which por-
ton of the community greatly need, though
many are highly intelligent and cultured, both
farmers and townsmen; and it is hopeful and
interesting to note that the farming classes
manifest a growing appreciation of scientific
knowledge in the operations ofagrIculture.
have had the pleasure of enjoying the cor
dial and refined hospitality Of Colonel Capin' 5
family; be is retired army officer, and lives in
easy elegance on handsome little farm. The
tarmcs in this section generally are Of the first
class. in quality and location and the region Is
most healthy one, at the foot of the celebra-
ted Blue Ridge.