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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Archbishop Bayey, of Baltimore, made an
address yesterday 10 St. Mary Church. Jersey
City, during VIII he referred to the present
controversy in England, in which Mr.. Glad
stone has taken SO prominent part. He said
MIR. Gladstone's position was only assumed in
order to secure to himself return TO power,
aud had there been more general knowledge
of the teuets of the Roman Catholic Church
such controversy would have been impossible.
Allusion was also made to the extreme preju-
dice against the Church in the far West, which
prevented the establishment of Roman missions
among the Indians, even where other Churches
had missions, and to the tact that the Govern
ment would not allow priests of the Roman
Catholic Church to of6clate as chaplaius 10 the
army and navy. He thought that privilege was
extended to then even in England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
All goods warranted as represented at
DEaIHaM'S

CHINCoTEAGUE ISLAND. There is an Is
laod Of this uamc in the county OF Acconac,
that is largely unknown even to the people IN
remote sections Of the same county, and is a
sealed book to Virginia folks generally, who
are Ignorant of the customs, and the Industries
of the people who live there. A letter writ
err n the Eastern Virglnian says that the
character Of the Islanders has greatly chaagvd.
That whereas once the people were primitive
10 their habits and customs, that now there are
evidences of activity and progress, and that the
people are fully abreast OF the times. The
town proper, as seen by an approach to 1t from
the Chesapeake, presents the appearance OF a
city, It's port being lined with vessels of all sorts
aud description, from the skltf aod batteau,
which the natives use 10 oysterlng, to the large
and handsome yachts and schooners OF New
York, Philadelphia, Boston aud other northern
cities which trade regularly with them. The
oyster trade is, of course, the great source of
revenue to all, aud affords abundant occupation
for the hardy and active young men, who take
to the water as if it was their native element.
From this trade they make a handsome compe-
tency for themselves and families The older
citizens arc largely engaged in raising ponies
which is a considerable source of wealth. These
Chincoteague ponies are marvels OF beauty
sometimes, and great strength, size being co.,
sidered Several good hotels and eight stores
not be as delightful place for visiting as are
many Of our seaside resorts, particularly in view
of he epicurian eating afforded. The finest
oysters, terrapins and wild fowl are served up
10 good style and suited TO the most fastidous
appetite. All the delicaces OF the water which
are sought at great expense, by the wealthy 10
the cities, are here 10 abundance, and are the
daily food Of the poorer classes. 1t is Rob
inson CrusOe of place, except that there are
good many Crusoes, and fruitful instead OF
barren island
The cheapest and largest stock of Fashion
able Hats, at DEALHAM's.
a DUEL IN A DARK Room. The Louisville
Courier-J uurnal says: "A rather mysterious
vile Medical College building. Two of the
students have been paying attention to the
same young lady, and they got into quarrel
with each other about her. 1t was at last pro-
posed that each take pistol and fight duel
in dark room in the college building. So the
pistols were selected, seconds chosen, aud the
principals, when no one was in the house at
night, entered room aud, locking the door be-
hind them, prepared for the encounter. The
light was extinguished, and, at proper dis
lance from each other, at the word the men
fired The gas was lit, and an investigation
only proved that the powder and balls had been
wasted. The light was again extinguished,
and again at the word the pistols we're dis
charged. This time one Of the dueIists was
found slightly wounded in the left arm. The
homer Of the medical gentlemen having been
thus satisfied, the two became friendly again
aud shook hands with each other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Mr.. Brooks is confined in Richmond still.
The petition for his pardon received many sig
natures in Petersburg, and has been forwarded
to the President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

FOND OF MATRIMoNY. = 4 gentleman resid-
ing on Sewels Poiut who has been the hus-
band OF seven wives and the father of twenty
seven children, made application at the office of
the Clerk Of the Corporation Court 10 this city
Saturday, for marriage license be having de-
cided to take unto himself an eighth wife
This is an uncontrovertible argument 10
favor of matrimonial bliss, and the happy man
who is now enjoying his eighth honeymoon
should be granted pension from the State
Norfolk Eu.l Landmark, NouenlLer u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Litters Living Age, for this week, has been
received, and contains the usual quantity Of
excellent reading matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Thanksgiving day was observed generally in
all the Northern and many of the Western and
Southern States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Gov. Kcmper is at work on his message 1t
will no doubt tie an interesting document.
The proposed plan for the adjustment of the
public debt will be leading feature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

James H. Plar announces that he will con-
test the right of john Goode, jr.. to seat 10 the
Forty. fourth Congress from the second district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

The Kemper Kampagn kub Of Richmond
has changed its name to Konservate Kan.
paien klub.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
The best and largest variety of Ovcrcoats at
DEALHAM'S.

FIoLETs. Perhaps in may be Of interest to
know how to raise III winter those sweet-scent-
ed aud beautiful little fowers-violets. First
take a few old boards and construct bottom
less box. about three or four feet 10 length, and
two feet square sinking it IN the earth nearly its
full depth, on the sunny side Of the garden.
The top of the box should be slanting and GOV.
cred with glass door or lid 90 hinges. After
having the box we'll fixed, plant five or six
good healthy violet stalks, and the bed is com
pete. But to run the same successfully great
care is necessary. Duriog the day, 10 warm
and pleasant weather, the glass lid should be
opened, but always closed at night; when cold
weather sets 10 the glass should be we'll covered
with dry leaves, and when wanted to bloom the
covering removed. On very cold nights the
box should be covered with three or four
pieces of carpet, us also on very cold days. TIE
plan has been known to work, and violets on
Christmas and New Year made quite plentiful.
CHAMPION Corn CROP-Dr. L. 7. Italia.
ferrn. whose farm is in the Immediate vclnage
Of Orange &. H., has raised the champion
crop Of corn this year. Ga fifteen acres OF
aud he has housed two hundred aud twenty
six barrels, aud he is confident that be has fed
not less than twenty barrels to his hogs over
and above what be put in the corn house
This is fraction over sixteen barrels to the
acre, land not very good year tor corn
either. - Gor{0nsrilP Gazette.
All good goods thoroughly sponged, at
DEaJIIAMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Ms.- ATTENTION, Sun FIRE Co "A called
meeting of the members OF the Sun FIRE Com
pany will be held tomorrow friday night a.
halt. pusl seven ocock. in the hall Of the Com
pany. The punctua attendance OF all the men,
bers is requested, Ms business of Importance will
he tr.nsuctad nov 2j-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
OFFICE OF THE GAZETTE,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 81.

ALExANpRIA, Va, Nov. %, 1874.
Statements of indebtedness are osing sent 10
Subscribers of the Gazette who are in arrears,
and y notice stating that payment IN odpa''cs
will be REQUIRED hereafter has appeared In all
the issues of the paper. The subscription rates
on the first page of each edition furnish guioe
to the payment to any particular date, So that
there can be no reason for complaint II some
who may desire it fail to receive the Gazette al
ter the lst of January, 1879.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

kilograms FROM Bueuos Ayres, dated 23d
inst, represent that the revolution there con-
tinues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Venus VISIBLE By DAYLIGHT. The planet
Venus is now visible 10 broad daylight, east
ward of the sun. under, favorable conditions of
the atmosphere She is best seen in the after
noon. She has attained her greatest brilllaucy
and will gradually lose her light till the Sth Of
next month"; when she will be visible only as a
black spot moving slowly across the disc of the
s1n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Eleven persons we're recently buried in the
SNOW on ST. Bernard, and it is supposed that
all have persisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, and good fit guaranteed, at
DEALHAM'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

REMARKs.-We have no change to note IN
Flour; receipts gre light and prices are I'M
changed choice Extras are in moderate en-
curry, while Family brands are hard to move
Wheat opened brisk, and the market has been
active all the week, closing firm ut an advance
of ) to Sc since last week offerings of 27lO BUSH
els, with sales of good white at lz0 and l22 for
good, and red at 10, 10, l26, Us and l3O-lat-
ter for choice. Corn has been active all the
week for both old and new, closing Mt II decline
of SC on opening quotations; otie lngs OF 1910
bushels, with sales of mixed at 10, 81 and %.
Oats are scarce and firm at an advance OF TO &c;
offerings of 2Si bushels, with sales at 81 and 62'
Rye is in fair enquiry with light receipts. Inc
total offerings of Grain for the week ending to-
day were: Wheat 9l75, Corn 5272, Oats 6oi,
and Rye 1888 bushels. The receipts of dressed
Poultry for the past few days have been large,
with an improvement in prices. Good Butter
is scarce and in demand. Eggs are wanted at
our quotations. Potatoes are in light receipt,
and prices have sttfened. There is some enquiry
for Clover Seed but for Timothy the season is
entirely over. The stock Of Bacon is extremely
light, and the market is firm. Dressed Hogs
are scarce, and good small Hogs are wanted at
an advance on last weeks prices. Chestnuts
are scarce and wanted. Dried Fruit is in very
limited supply, and prices are better. There is
no change to note in Plaster or Salt.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Nov'r. 81
The receipt, of Cattle this week have been light
er than for some weeks past, and the market l.
somewhat sitter beef Cattle have fallen oil III
numbers but in ,lity there was notlceaoie
Improvement; sries at 4!a53c per 10 gross Veal
Caves 5a6c. Sheep 4!aoc per Id, and LanoS
50a;S4 80 per head. Hogs o.s9c per ID. Cows
and Calves 25sS5o per head.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Nov %, 1874.
Beef Cattlc-Prlces to-day ranged a. follows:
BeS. Bceve .....$o 81 n ~
Generally rated first quality ........... 81 81
Medium or good iair quality ......... 5 y i 81
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows W 3 .
Genera! average OF the market. 900. - a U W
Extreme range of prices -....... W 10
Most of the sales were trom............ 81 3 w
To.al receipts for the week 3eUJ head. Total
ssles for the week 2424 head.
Cows-We quote Mich Cows at 404S60 per
head, and fairly active.
Sheep and Lsmbs-The market for Sheep was
quite dull this week st most Of the yards. There
is no Eastern demand whatever, and that for
home consumption is rather meagre; some few
top Sheep have brought higher prices, Tut they
show no change quality being considered. The
demand for stock Sheep has almost wholly SUBJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,. ,ov'r. 81.

Sun rose............6 81 Moon riscs........ I ~
Sun sets .............4 IL High watcr......W "a
agrlVED.
Steamship George h Stout, Philadelphia TO
+ 4 Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Curriomsn to + A Reed.
Schr Mignoncttc, James river, 10 Smoot X
Perry.
SAILED
Steamship E Knight, New York, by Hooe
y Johnson.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by JOS Broders
s. Co.
Schr Enoch Moore, Hobokcn, by Hampshire
ana Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr G z Garrish, Jersey City, by American
Cos! Go.
VI MORAEDA
Schr Annic T Bergen, for this port cleared ut
New Haven 25ta
Schr VIM Hilton, Newton, ut Providence
from this port IN the southcr.y gala"t Monday,
on the south SIDE Of Long Island, broke Jo-
boom had waist stove on both sides, and re-
ceivcd other slight damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
CT. 30. & DENVER CITY R. r. BONDS.
NOTICE.

ST 10 & DENVER CITY r. H. BONDS
NOTICE.
Having examined in person the lands belong,
ing 10 tn. st 10. u Denver City kai rond and
having SELECTED lev hRAL THOUSAND
ACRES, ! Am now prepared u obtain lor inc
holders OF the bonds Of the Western Division
the choice lands, class y, and I! ar the line
OF the road. "
NV charge, including every expense, will be
20 cents per acre ur 80 days from this date, un-
less the lands shall be Withdrawn from sale AL
ter that date the cost may be advanced. Persons
desiring to get land, near the line Of the roao
Should act promptly. Address
L. LLOYD, Lock Box l.
Alexandria, Virginia.
Refercnccs-T Presidents and Cashiers Of
the Banks in Alexandria, and the editor OF the
Alexandria GaZctt" nov ~"
THE LADIES OF CHRIST CHURCH
4 VIII hold
SUPPER AND FAIR,
IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS
ON MONDAY hND TUESDAY NIGHTS,
Novcn Der 3O:h and December Isl.
LUNCH on Tuesday from t. > p. IN.
TABLEAUX during eacn evening, COM
mencng pUncluS!iy III o clock.
Admission 2i'c children Zoe. nov Ut
HUN FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS!
KRIss KRlNGLE TO ARRIVE MONDAY
NIGHT, Both INSTANT
PROGRAMME MORROW NIGHT.
HEADQUARTERS AT ,,-.,.
nov ~ GREENS NOllDN nCC'I'.
T OST OR MlSPLACED-Onc U. ;. 30
IL 81 co. registered lin the name OF tne AtSA-
andris Catholic Ben, icial Society BOND, 10
2S2S consol. 1865, the bond being OF no Taiu:
but to the above named Society, IN" hhte. .
will r.coiv. the thanks Of the under.ignea iVE
its return. CEo' - - 49, ~ . ",
nov u st Treas Atex. Cath Ben: Soctesy:
|,HOICE FAMILY FLOUR.
Isaac Wenger's Family.
Mt jackson
VIM n. Eddys
River Bank
For sale by THOMA S fhhhl
nov II - ding s't--
Urine ROLL BUTTER for sale by
nov - J. c. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

The Patrons of Husbaudry of Rockingham
have organized a county Grange
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

The 6oest and largest variety of Shirts of
all description, at DEALHAM'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing at
DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

S. DEALHAM THE" Fashionable Clothier,
SO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Nov'r. 26.-The
mark t Is quiet, with light offerings Of Grain
Wheat is quoted u. lZ5al5o for good to prime.
Corn, Old oOsS2 Oats 3Ot32 And Rye 75aS0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

LYHCuBURG MARKET Nov 26.--The receipts
Of Wheat are very light, and the market quiet
and unchanged viz: l2Onl25 for white and red.
Receipts of new Corn light, with sales at G0ab5.
Oats in lair demand 1T j54G0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

RICHMOND MARKET, Nov. 26 Offerings Of
Grain are light Sale: of white Wheat l2sal3),
and red At l20.l3S for good to prime. Sale. of
new white Corn a. 70 and IS. Sales Of Oats NJ
e. Nothing doing in Rye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Hogs dull Tor lower grades; light 6 5OaS6 -
medium 10 fair & 9nS7 So fair TO choice pack
ing and butchers grades 25.S7 so; several
thousand are lei: over unsod; receipt. II OJ0 !;
shipments 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Nov'r p. 1874
Cattle fairly active; prices steady; common to
choice shipping Steers 4,S6 Is; common to
prime butchers 3 jGASt 50: Texans 25aS4 Is
receipts : 90 head shipments 1900 head. Live
Hogs active; firm for good grades quiet and
easier for common cntlre range 6aST 50 chiefly
65aS7 - for COMMON to choice: rec pts 3S 0OO
head; shipment: 700 head. Sheep dull aGd
nominal receipts loo head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

All good goods thoroughly sponged, at
DEaLuAM' S.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-04
New Discovery of Quicksilver.

The most important quicksilver district
in the world, says the San Francisco Bulle-
tin, will yet be that within the limits of
California. New discoveries are of monthly
occurrence. Up to this time nearly all the
important discoveries have been confined
to the coast range. The northern half of
Napa county and the southern half Lake
county are known to be rich in quicksilver,
and there i, greater activity just now in
that region both in prospecting and in de.
veloping new mines. a,
The Territorial Enterprise gives an &C.
count of an excursion recently made by
John B. Winters and Lew Goodwin, Of
Virginia City, to the southern part of Cali
fornia to find new quicksilver lode, the
existence Of which had been secretly known
for some time.
They were emlnently successful in their
search, not only finding the mine, but find
ing their most sauguine anticipations far
exceeded by the reality. Leaving San Fran
cisco, they took branch Of the Southern
Pacific Railroad to Soledad, thence took a
team 145 miles south to San Luis Obispo,
and from that place to their mine. They
had with them the original discoverer of the
mine, therefore had no difficulty in finding
it. The discoverer is man who has had
considerable experience in mining and pros
pecting for quicksilver, and has discovered
three or four mines besides the one of which
we are now speaking This one he discov-
cred about ten years ago, since which time
he has occasionally visited it to see that it
was all right, but never remains to do any
work on it. The groupings are described as
being immense, and nearly all the boulders
and boat rock about the lead show streaks of
cinnabar upon being broken open. The
party located under the new law of Con-
gress. and, we presume, gobbled up all they
could find. They set party of men at
work to develop the lead, which they believe
to be the "old king bee" of all quicksilver
leads ts .5.s# Ia 1.UE H@t I'D. .sa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-04
7 extracted NV leg from the confounded

I extracted my leg from the COMPOUNDED
hole just in time, for the old woman looked
into the kitchen from her room door, and
asked, "what all that noise vas about ~
The girls put her off the best they could,
and went to bed, while John was strang-
ling himself under the bed clothes to keep
from laughing aloud.
We soon went off into the land of dreams,
with the the hope of waking early. I wish
l could tell you my dreams, but it would
take me too long. One moment l would
fancy myself by the side of Sadie, slipping
nectar from her heaven-bedewed lips, and
the next / would be flying from the old
man, and he would be brandishing his cane
above my head.
This all came to an end by John giving
me kick.
On waking up and looking around saw
Johns eyes as large as soup-plates, and the
sun was shining in at the window.
What to do we couldn't tell, for we heard
the head of the house having family wor-
ship in the kitchen.
John looked out of the window and said
we could get down over the porch 70 IF.
"Get up" said he, "and dress as soon as
possible.
SO in my hurry my foot got fastened in
the bed-clothes, and I tumbled head fore
most, turned over, and down the steps I
went until l struck the door, which was
fastened by wooden button, and it giving
way, l rolled in front of the old man.
He threw up his hands and cried out,
"Lord save us !" for he thought l was the
devil.
The old lady screamed until she could
have been heard a mile.
| was so scared and bewildered that
could not get up at once. 1t was warm
weather, and [ didn't have nothing on but
shirt.
When l heard the girls snickering it
made me mad, and l jumped up and rushed
out of the door, leaving the greater part OF
of my shirt on the old iron latch.
Off l started for the barn, and when half
way through the yard the dog set up howl
and went for me. 81. ...-.--..-
When I got to the barn yard had to run
through a flock of sheep and among them
was an old ram, who backed off little and
started for me. With one bound escaped
his blow, sprang into the barn, and began to
climb up the logs into the NOW, when an
old mother hen bounced upon my legs,
picked them until they bled.
[ threw myself upon the hay, and after
John had slid down the porch into hogs
head of rain-water, he came to me with one
of my boots, my coat, and one of the legs Of
my pants.
He found me completely Frustrated. Part
of my shirt, my hat, one leg of my pants,
my vest, stockings, necktie, and one boot
was left behind -- -#
vowed then and there that | would
never go to see another girl, and I'll die be-
fore I will. d. HH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-04
A Case of Resurrection.

The Watertown Dispatch publishes
a "reminiscences of former physician
of that place, now dead, which gives a
circumstantial account OF the restora-
ton to life and health of man who
had been buried, and whose body the
physician who tells the story resur-
rected the night after interment for
anatomical purposes. He was prompted
to unusual exertions from the fact that
he believed the removal of tumor In
the head might have preserved the pa
TENTS life, and he accordingly pro-
ceeded to perform the operation.
Scarcely had he finished the delicate
job when sigh and movement of the
body demonstrated that the vital spark
had not departed, and after careful
manipulation and devoted attention the
man who had been consigned to the
grave was again restored to life and
health.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-04
Why the Duke of Edinburgh was Mar
ried on Friday.

There has been some gossip about
town concerning the selection of Fri
day as the wedding day of the Duke of
Edinburgh. It is said that the Queen,
who is credited in some quarters with
a desire to show contempt for the
usages of the Church of which she is
x-oficio the head, was anxious that
the marriage should be performed in
Lent-as was that of the Princess
Louise-but that the brides family
could not be brought to consent
to this infringement Of the rules of the
Universal Church, so the marriage was
arranged for some day in the last week
in January. But the Thursday of that
week is fast day in the Greek Church,
the Saturday is the anniversary of the
death of a saint, and in Russia no mar
riages can be solemnized on Sunday.
So Friday was chosen, much against
the will of the Duke, who has the usual
sailors superstition against Friday as
an unlucky day. However, in Russia
Friday IS looked upon as lucky and
not as an unlucky day.-Londoaa Letter.