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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
.8VCTfOV "LES.
BYE. A. Kerby. AuctiOneer.

GUNNER HILL FOR SALE BY AUC-
y TlON.
The beautiful estate of SUN MER HILL, be-
longing TO Mr.. John Martin, 90 acres, more O."
less, about two miles from Washington. and o!'
the road from Washington to Alexandria, flss> fls:as
with the valuable DwELLISG, Horss and s;;ss-4
by auction, on THURSDAY, the Ain of June
next. at 81 o clock D. m, on tho ground.
Summer Hill is the most desirable country
residence in the neyhborhood Of Wa:hingt,n.
Terms liberal Inquire OF s. +. BEACH,
Esn Alexandria, Va. my l4-ts
NS-The GRASS on the firm above adver-
ti,ed not having been sold on tho 26th. rs adyer.
tised, will positively be sold ut the same tim''
and place of tn. farm, JUNE 4th, at 3! O'CLOCK
p. m. ,o r,1IDcnoN
my 0S-ts GEO. JOHNSItN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

THE De CoURcYs.- w hen family has yigor
enough to keep one place, one name, and one
title 10 it's blood Tor seven consecutiv centuries
it certainly deserves at least as much respect as
an oak tree of equal age. notwithstanding Ben
Johnson's dictum on the subject. Aud this
the DeCourcys of Ireland have done. Michael
Conrad de Courcy, thirtieth Lord Kingsale, of
Riugrone, 10 Ireland has just died com
parativeIy young man and unmarried, leaving
his estates and his title to his cousin, Fitzroy
de Courcy, now. thirty-hrst Lord klugsaie and
or Scotland is of equal date, nor any blood
among the British peers, unless we are to ex-
cept that of the Courtneys Earls Of Devon,
whose actual peerage, however, is a thing OF
yesterday in comparison with the barony, OF
Kinesale, granted in ISL to Dc Courcy, Earl
of Ulster, with the privilege, still possessed
by his descendants, of standing covered in the
presence of the sovereign after the first obeis-
ance OF homage made.-N Y World
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
M-0HD IND CfiHk.

COAL COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
JOHN'S, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colllery, es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, Of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes:
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use iaFds fa loor fo
slste. n24O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs Clsrridge & Grigg,, corner King !, snd M
Royal sts or at the yards VII be promptly ~ nl'ed'
| iyl7 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

Opened to-day beautiful variety of the above
fashionable goods, varying in price from S7.6C
to $50 each. D. F. BRASHEAR,
nv l6 100 King street
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Fairfax county, my .lS-W4W

~OM SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE LAND-Pursuant to the decree oi
the Circuit Court OF Fairfax county, pronounced
at the June term, 1873, III the SUIT OF Carter
against Birch and Others the undersigned, com
missioners therein named, will, on MOND.l1
the 18th day Of May, 1874, that being Courtday
sell, to the highest bidder, in front OF the Court
House door OF said county, ut one q clock p ~
that VALUABLE FARM called "MoU Mt
AIN VIEW" containing 63Gacre Ihts farm
adions the farm of George +. Carter and Others
and is susceptible of the highest state ol cuitITa
tion, being of the red soll. Persons desiring 10
purchase Lnis valuable tract of lind are referred
tc Richard NJ. Weir, esq, ~ Manassas, VINO w'li
take pleasure in showing the same -,
Terms OF Sale: SO much cash IN mana Us VIII
be necessary TO delray The costs and eXpcnses "t
sale and the residue in three equal annual IN
stalrncnts with interest from the day oi sale, 20
be secured by the notes Of the purchaser WIN
approved personal security, and retention "i
title until the last pay mcnt is made
EPPA HU NTON, CONS of SaIr.
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax county, ap lG-W4w
ms-'rhe above sale is postponed until MON
DAY, juno oth, (beng the lirst day Of the CIR
cult Court,) when IL will take place IN front ol
the Court House at tho same time and place
Fairfax county, my l3-wts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
COAL |

.CoA1' COAL! o0Ah'
To arrive and on wharf a full stock Of
Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal.
| Lorberry Red Ash Coal
! Shamokin Coal.
Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Mine White Ash Coal.
. Delano Mine White Ash Coal.
! Lehigh White Ash Coal.
Locust Mountain Coal.
] Chesnut Red Ash Coal.
Chesnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal
Cum mberland Coal.
/ All of the best quality, and for salc at lowest
market rates-224O lbs to the ton.
Orders LETT at 81 King street will be promptly
attended to. w. "A. SMOOI,
jy loft Shoots wharf, foot Of Princess st..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
BOOTS IND SHOES.

r AIDES ROMAN TIES and SHOES, en-
'''' At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
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NEW GOODS AT c. G. BERRY'S.

NWING to the increased demand for the cell
" ebrated REB BECOA KID GLOVES,
PRETZFELDER & BENDHEIM have just
received new supply of popular shades--one
and two buttons-at the nominal price of SLIGO
and $l25 dec 2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

GoRED TO DEATH. 90 Monday Captain
Jesse Ludlman, of Bridgehamptou, L. l.,
while driving iu his carriage was attacked by a
turned the carriage, and becoming entangled
In the harness the bull rushed upon the horse
and gored him in terrible manner. Mr..
Ludlman could not extricate himself and was
attacked by the bull, who first trampled upon
him, and then with single thrust of its horns
pierced him to the heart, causing instant death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

LADIES' PARLOR s. TOILET SLIPPERS
Ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies Last
ing Broadway Turkey Morocco broaaway,
French Kid Toilet Cashmere Toilet, Lasting
Toilet Serge and Carpet Slippers, IN every styl
and quality. y:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

The New Orleans Picayune tells Of an enor-
nous rat, gray with age. and fat as an alder
man, that appesrd on Canal street there in the
midst of the food, bearing in bis mouth some
thing that Auttered about like piece of paper,
He was tired and bedraggled, and deposited
his burden behind box and sat down to rest:
A gentleman made dash at his ratship, and
away he went, leaving behind the article
brought 10 his mouth and which proved to be
6ve-dollar greenback. Whether the rat TO-
tended tins as contribution to the sufferers by
the overflow, OF was himself moving to avoid
the eucroaching waters, the editor was unable
to say, but certain it is that he has not yet re,
turned to claim the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

LUccA's DIVORCE SUIT The effort made
by Mime. Lueca. the actress to put an estoppel
to any further litigation by her former husband,
Raron Won Rahdeu, 10 connection with their
cruss divorce suits, has not been altogether sue,
cesStul Upon the motion made q few days
since in the New York Supreme Court Cham
bers,t to this effect, Judge Douohue gave on Mon,
day his decision, as alsoIupon the motion in-
terposed for the Baron to strike out her answer
that he had obtained decree of divorce in
Berlin. He denies the former motion and
grants the latter, and thus leaves clear track
for the Baron to pursue his litigious course,
aud on the other hand complies some other
answer than the one made by Nine. Lucca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
1RUGS .a.vU CHEMICALS.

DRUGS IND CHE.nICaLs.
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THE FAVORITE HOME REMEDY.
This unrivslled Medicine is warranted not to
contain one single particle of MERCURY or any
injurious mineral substance, but IS
containing those Southern Roots and Herbs,
which al ail-wise Providence has placed IN coun,
tries where Liver Diseases most prevail. IL WIZ
cure all Diseases caused by Dcrangement OF the
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR, OR
Is eminently Family Medicine; and by being
kept ready for immediate resort will save many
an hour of suffering and many uoilar Ill Llnle
and dc ctors' bills.
Aftsr over Forty Years trial it is still receiv-
ing the most unqualified testimonials to Its VII,
tues from persons of the highest character and
responsibility. Eminent physicians commend
EFFECTWAL + Fl &c TiDs SPECIFIC FOR DYSPEPSIA
OR INDIGESTION.
Armed with this ANTIDOTE, all climates and
changes of water and food may be faced without
fear AS Remedy in Malarious Feyers Bowel
Complaints, Rcstessnsss Sa Js1ndGe' In1 Nausea
It is the Cheapest, Purest and Best Family NJ ed
''' J. Il ZEIL1N s. CO.,
Macon, Georgia, and Philadelphia.
Price $l.0O. Sold by all Druggists. mn .
w FRANKLIN CRElG GhToN'
Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN
CINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEED, SC, &c, &C.,
No. IS King street, (u1atler Sarepta HaH,)
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compound
ed. Orders will receive prompt attention.
NH A-tf
HENEY COOK s co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PURE DRUGS AND DCHEMlCAIS,PA PAINTS,
Varnshes and Oils,
WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.
No. 107 King street
Prompt attention given to orders and lnqlr'
les from the country. Jan 81
ESTABLISHED 1892,
IN 8. ADBEATER s. RO.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS,
VARNISHES, GARDEN SEEDS,
SPICES, ACIDS, &C.,
! Nos. and South Fairfax ST.,
aug 2-tf Alexsndrla, W:
SAMUEL H. JANNEY. MAHLoN q. JANNEY.
! TANNEY s. CO.,
81 DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS, LEWIS WHITE LEAD,
Paints Oils and Varnishes,
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS u PUTTY.
No. las King street.
Mz~Orders and Inquiries from the conntry
promptly attended to- sep Z3-t1
The New York herald., 1874-11-30
Christian Duty from the Pulpits.

As if inspired by the beginning Of the new
Church year the sermons yesterday were
nearly all devoted to expounding simple
Christian duty. At the Church of the Dis
ciples the Rev. Mr.. Hepworth preached on
the "Good Shepherd" telling of Christ's in
fuence upon men in life and death. 1t was
plain, practical discourse, full of earnestness
and interest and model of old-fashioned
Christian preaching. The Rev. DR.. Ormiston
brought his hearers back from the prevailing
tendency of considering the Old Testament
narratives as SO many allegories, and, while
expounding the account in the Scriptures of
Jacob wrestling with the angel, stoutly de-
Tended it from the modern view, which re-
CARDS it only as the record of vision It is
in its literal sense that DR.. Ormiston wants us
to accept it. At the Calvary Baptist
church the Rev. Mr.. Macarthur spoke OF the
work of the Holy Spirit; the Rev. DR.. Wild
discoursed of Judas sin at the Seventh avenue
Methodist church, and the Rev. John +. w.
Ware preached on faith at the Church of the
Messiah. AS appropriate to the day, the Rev.
Father Carroll expounded the mystery of the
incarnation at st. Stephens Roman Catholic
church, and the Rev. DIR. Chaplin, at the
Church Of the Divine Paternity, seized upon
the occasion which the lesson of the Saviour's
advent afforded to consider Christianity as
revelation. At the Friends meeting house in
Rutherfurd place the paramount duty to God
was enforced by Elder Foulke, and
in most Of the other churches of the
different denominations the same SUBJ
iect was the theme Of ministerial CON-
ment. In few of the churches, however,
special topic was chosen. The most notable
instance of this, perhaps, was the sermon Of
the Rev. o. b. rockingham. which was on
charity and thu poor. Like most of Mr..
Frothinghams discourses on practical ques-
tons it was bold sffnrt- taking issue with
The New York herald., 1874-11-30
MIR. Stanley In Africa.

The extracts from the London Telegraph
elsewhere printed relative to the progress of
Mr.. Stanley in his African expedition will be
read with proud interest by all who admire
the courage Of that daring explorer. It
would not surprise us if Mr.. Stanley's
achievements in Africa would surpass what
he has already done in that strange land, i'm
possible as this may seem. Already he has con-
tributed most useful information to our
knowledge of Africa. Without yielding to
too sanguine anticipations as to what may be
done by Mr.. Stanley and his expedition, we
note in the progress he has already made an
other evidence of the enterprise of the
American press, which in the present case has
an international value, for the press of Lon
don and New York work hand in hand, Mr..
Stanley carrying with him the flags Of England
and the United States. The journalism Of the
day only marches from one victory to another.
The expedition to Khiva and the explora-
tions of the Soudan are evidences of what
courage and foresight can achieve The let
tiers Of Bazaine and Count Arnim and Arch
bishop Manning to the HERALD show that the
press of New York is becoming, to use an
Oriental phrase, the tribunal of all the world
The complete freedom of our press, and the
fact that we speak to every nation, make our
columns the asylum which all seek, no matter
how high their station or how vast the inter-
oct at Sfa ke
The New York herald., 1874-11-30
ms. Tsim.gs SAD His Critic.

What the Rev. Mr.. Talmage said yesterday
in Brooklyn Of the awful wickedness of the
modern stage we contrast elsewhere with
what a correspondent thinks Of Mr.. Talmape
and his remarkable religious doctrines. The
vindictiveness with which the Brooklyn
preacher attacks the theatres Is matched by
the cool but cutting satire of his critic In
reading these contributions to the discussion
OF the drama, we are reminded Of tha
descriptions which travellers have given Of
scenes In African wilds, where the black
rhlnoceros plunges and roars and tramples
down IN his fury all in his path, while close
by are heard the quick, sharp shots of his
hunter. Few Christian clergymen, we are
glad to say, go as far as the Rev. Mr.. Tai
mage in insulting the theatrical profession
and all the good and great men and women
who have written plays or acted them, and
his extravagant rage makes him an easy prev
to his merciless opponent We believe with
Shakespeare that mercy is twice blessed: but
as Mr.. Talmage does not grant it he has GER
tainly little right to expect it. Had our cor
respondent have been less severe he
would have shown that in the Chris
tian virtue Of charity he might with
profit to the congregation take the pull
pit which Mr.. Talmage does not creditablv
fill. 1t would be at least interesting to pic
ture Mr.. Stuart in the latter position.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

| sound faculties make an absurd assumption
Of superiority we infer that his pride has been
in some way wounded to the quick. But Mr..
Seymour's strange letter excites our wonder.
Does he believe that Washington, at the age
of sixty, had ''failed to make good record?"
Washington was precisely of that age when in
the last year of his first term. jefferson and
Hamilton, who agreed in little else united in
pressing on him the importance of his serving
equally influential out of Office. Jefferson
wrote, II consider your continuance at the
head of affairs of the last importance" and
Hamilton, 'lf you quit much is to be
dreaded" 1t seemed to those advisers, and
to Washington himself, who was convinced
by their reasons and yielded to their impor-
tunities, that it made vast difference in his
influence whether he remained in Office or re-
tired to private life Andrew jackson was
sixty-two the year of his first Inauguration,
and it is wild idea that his influence
during the ensuing eight years would have
been as great as Tennessee planter as it was
as President of the United States Could the
States Bank? Could he have put down
South Carolina nullifcation2 The opinion
put forth by Mr.. Seymour is absurd, as might
be proved at length by citing the careers of
four -fiths of our eminent statesmen, and if
his sensitiveness were not in some way hurt
he would be incapable of uttering SO unten-
able an opinion, or one SO at variance with
modesty and good taste. 1t becomes no man
to assume that his political influence is so
great that official position could not strengthen
it. Mr.. Seymour, doubtless. sees through Mr..
Tildens motives for preferring Mr.. Herman
tor Senator, and his own unwillingness to
minister to the ambition of man who has so
long stood below him in political estimation
may account for what seems singular in his
language and conduct.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30
The Transit OF Venus.

Almost as large as the earth, yet so far away
from us that it is but luminous point to the
vision, the planet Venus is now to the minds
eye the most important member. of the solar
system. Its passage over the face of the sun.
which will occur on December 8, for the first
time in more than one hundred years, is an
tcipated with extreme interest by the whole
civilized world For during the transit of
this little dark spot over the bright disk of
the sun scientific observers will be able to
ascertain facts which will go far to-
ward determining the celestial distances
and forming new basis for astro-
nomical investigation. The transit of Venus
offers the best opportunity of measuring
the distance from the sun to the earth, and it
is such rare event that it is not strange that
modern astronomers look upon it with far
more interest than they look upon revolutions
and wars or the downfall of kings.
We publish to-day a full explanation Of the
nature of the phenomenon and the advantages
to be derived from the results. 1t is written
in clear style, by which even the un-
astronomical reader will be enabled
to understand the subject. This history
and analysis is illustrated by diagrams,
which are designed to make the exposition
palmer. Russia, England. France, Germany,
the United States and other nations have made
extraordinary preparations for this event
One fact which makes the next transit of
Venus more valuable is the vast improve
ments that have been made in scientific in
struments since 1863. 1t was impossible for
the astronomers of that year to apply the
delicate tests, the ingenious methods of meas
urement, the Photographic instrument, the
spectroscope and all the mechanical con-
trivances which modern astronomers have
at their command. 1t is reasonable, there
fore, to expect from the observations now
to be made results far transcending
in accuracy those upon which the existing
calculations are founded. The transit also
marks upon the vast dial of the universe the
advance of our own civilization, SO petty in
its progress when compared with the enor-
nous cycles of time which such celestial
events indicate, and yet so vital to humanity.
The interest taken in the transit by all civil
lied countries, and even by countries which
century ago were not considered civilized,
is an evidence Of an increased and almost
universal appreciation of the usefulness Of
scientific facts. Among the various expedi-
tons which have been sent to all parts Of the
earth from which the transit can be observed
that organized by the United States govern
ment is one Of the best equipped, and we
have reason to trust that its results will not
/ be the least important
The New York herald., 1874-11-30
AUGUSTUS FOUND Rome brick and left it
marble. Napoleon did the same with Paris.
Tilden may profit by the example.
Fifth Avenue.

No part Of New York has suffered more in
what may be called ''the policy of suffoca-
ton which Green and Havemeyer have
adopted than Fifth avenue. And yet there is
nothing that the city should take more pride
in nourlshing than this same Fifth avenue.
1t is our finest highway. 1t connects the city
with the Park. The resident always carries
the stranger to it with pride, as something
worthy of the mighty city. On gala days
it is promenade to rich and poor, and on
agreeable Sundays is as much of pleasure
route as the Champs Elysees. A liberal city
government would take as much pains to i'm
prove this avenue as to improve the Park. This
is not matter that especially concerns those
who dwell on the avenue. They, perhaps,
have the least interest in it. But custom has
made it city highway, and it should at once
be made worthy of its Office. Let us have
new macadamized pavement on Fifth avenue.
All manner Of experiments have been tried
with it and with other streets-wood, gravel,
pitch, tar, asphalt, and so on. But nothing
has been found to equal the old-fashioned
Macadam pavement, made Of honest, sound,
smooth stone. Such a pavement, well
laid, not by Tammany ring con-
tractor, who has to pay assessments
to the party, but by capable workmen,
should last as long as those Roman ways
that manifest to-day the sincere purpose of
the men who made them two thousand years
ago. The experiment of throwing sand upon
the avenue, which was tried few days since,
was well enough, and showed disposition to
do something. But the true way is the best,
and that is to immediately lay a Macadam
pavement from Washington square to Central
Park, and to lay it so firmly that when our
grandchildren drive over it they will honor the
foresight which planned and made it.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

STARVATION AMONG THE MINERS. letter
we print to-day from Scranton, Pa. describes
fearful state Of destitution among the miners
employed in the coal regions. Men without
work, women without food, families in
danger of starving, should not only excite our
pity but our alarm, for distress so great as
that pictured by our correspondent must
surely end in crime The facts are as start
ling as they are painful, and should command
the attention Of all prudent and philanthropic
citizens The hunger of q starving people is
more dangerous to society than oil tho calam-
tiles that FIRE and food can cause.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

The STATEMENTS Of the physicians at the
Deaf Mute Asylum indicate that there is no
cause for alarm in the breaking out of the
smallpox at that institution. The disease is
under control, and, it is believed, will remain
so. The action Of the Board of Health has
been prompt and effective.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

How CAN "NEpoTIsM" and corruption in
patronage" be made party cries in the Presi-
Dental canvass If Tammany continues the
ncpotism and corruption in patronage which
has marked so many Tammany administra-
lions in New York
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

The New Court HOUSE is monument Of
the infamy Of old Tammany, as the new Post
Office is monument Of the enterprise and
thrift Of the general administration. Let
Tilden and Wickham build us monuments in
rapid transit, newly paved streets, commodious
GOV ernment
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

Ex-PREsIDENr THEIRS has made two impor-
tant discoveres-First that Italian unity is
an accomplished fact, and second, that tho
true course for President MaciIahon is to rec.
ognize the Republic in France.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

'RAP1D TRANSIT" is the sign by which
Tilden can conquer Let Wickham write
'Rapid Transit on the banners of his new
administration
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

LATEST FROM SPAIN Military operations
against the Carlists suspended by stormy
weather and more troops despatched to the
graveyard of Cuba.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

WHY SHOULD DIpHTHERA and typhus be the
welcome guests of our municipal government
Mr. Wickham can answer this question when
his time comes.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

CAN Mr. TnDEN hope to have civil service
an issue in the canvass for the Presidency un-
less he gives us an honest civil service in New
York?
The New York herald., 1874-11-30
BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT
PROPRIETOR

THE DAILY HERALD, published eoevy
day IN The year. Four cents per copy An
nual subscription price $12.
The New York herald., 1874-11-30

THE LIFE OF AMERICAN STUDENTS in Paris
and their opportunities for obtaining
medical knowledge, is the subject of a
picturesque and entertaining letter from our
correspondent in the French capital.