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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-04-25

CHANG OF EDIBLEs.-The Scientific american
is of the opinion that we require variety in our
food. 1t says experience has proved that, for
some reason unknown to science, variety, is es-
sential to health after reaching the age when
we are free to chose our food. The perpetual
recurrence of the same edibles, even though
periods of life, except infancy, not only
wearisome, but positively injurious. Salt
pork, salt fish and potatoes, pies, poor bread
and Japan tea are the staples of food of
thousands of families during our long Winters.
1t should be understood how neediul a change
of diet is from time to time Fresh vegetables,
particularly in the country, are readily obtain
ed and preserved, and should be unsparingy
used. The edible roots, as turnips, carrots,
onions, beets and cabbages, are as well worth
preserving as the omnipresent potato. All
these vegetables need thorough boiling, and
more than they generally get.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01
THE AMERICAN LORD RECTOR.

The possible election OF Ralph Waldo Emcr-
sou as Lord Rector Of the University Of Glas-
Cow "a more tangible honor to America than
that proposed by Canon Kingsley OF burylDg
some eminent American in Westminster Alb
bey- has moved the New York Post, TO obtain
from Prof Charles Murray Nairue, himself
distinguished graduate of St. Andrews Uni
vcrsity, some knowledge of the usagcs OF the
Scotch universities in relation to the matter.
Prof Nairne states that no foreigner has ever
held the office Of Rector at Glasgow, and that
from its nature it is not at all probable that
foreigner S holding it was ever contemplated
The position is not altogether honorary. The
Rector is something like the Chancellor in the
Euglsh universities He has general jurs-
dictio1 over the University aud it is therefore
to be presumed that he shall reside IN the
country. Au appeal to his authority may be
made, and he must in that case visit the lnstl-
tutuu-.-a proceeding which at Mr. Emerson 8
distance might be inconvenient. Prof Marine,
however, knows of no case Of au appeal to the
rrcuia court. Glasgow was the first unver-
Sty TO choose for rectors eminent public men,
the contest there having always been between
the Whig and Tory students. The Reetors Of
The other universities, ST. Andrew $, Aberdeen
and Edinburgh, were never heard of. About
1928, reforming movement was begun at st.
Andrew :, headed by DIR. Chalmers, then Pro-
tessor of Moral Philosophy in the United Col
lege. Before that time the position had al
ways been occupied by the principals and the
Professors of Divinity, who succeeded each
other in rotation. Thls was supposed to be an
abuse which had crept u during the tranquil
days OF the Tory and Moderate regimes. \
committee. among whom was Alexander Duff,
afterwards the celebrated Indian missionary,
we're appointed to stir up the matter. An at
tempt was made to elect Sir Walter Scott, but
the Scratus Academicus produced the statute
which limited the choice to the three professors
above uamed. The question was dropped for
awhile, but in time the practice changed not
ouy at ST, Andrews. but also at Edinburgh
and Aberdeen. The first men in the empire
now think it an honor 10 be elected to the rec
torship of auy of the four universities. Says
Prof Marine: 1T would delight me to fad
that no obstacle licsin the way of MIR, Elmer
sons election to Glasgow, except Conserva-
tive majority of students, for his appointment
would make another link between the pew
country and the old; but fear that with Dis
rsei accession to the Premiership, the Lib
erals may find themselves iu the minority. |
presume that Mr.. Emerson would be their can
dldate. = Bah american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01
New Bone and Plaster Mill.

I would inform my friends and the public
generally that have established in connection
with my AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, !,
SEED and FERTILIZER BUoINE ESS
A BONE AND PLASTER MILL,
and am now prepared TO fill orders with prompt
ness and dispatch. Having new and improved
machinery aud using only the best quality of
Blue Windsor Plaster, it shall be my constant
aim to produce an article so FINELY GROUND as
to silence all complaint heretofore made on that
point.
Having the most approved BONE MILL now
made shall manufacture and have constantly
on han a pure article Of FINELY GROUND
RAW BONE.
Samples Of Ground Plaster or Bone will be
mailed to any address on application.
HERBkRT BRYANT.
jan 5-tf No. 25 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01

FLOWER SEEDS-We desire to call the es-
Z pecisl attention Of our lady customers to
our choice assortment OF FLOW EK SEEDS,
consisting, among other varieties, OF the follow
ing: Abronia Ombellsts, African Hibiscus,
China Asters, Amarsnthus Candatus, Sweet
Alyssum Balssm Pear, Balloon ,N Vine, Candy
Tuft, Centranthus, Canary Bird Flower, Gam
terbury Bells, Chrysanthemum, Cypress, Vlne
Coreopsls, Carnation Drummonds Phlox, Gas
Plant, Golden Chain, Gourds, Heartscase, Hol-
iyhocks, Ice Plant, jacobs Ladder Joseph,' n,
Coat, Larkspur, Lupins Mlgnnonette, Mock Or
ange, Marigold, Argeratum Mexicanum, Morn
ing Glory, HeliotTope Verbens,s PortqIacs'
China Pink Sweet Peas, Scsrlet Poppy, petu-
mia, Pomegranste, Japan Maize senstiys ," Plant
Mourning Bride, Touch-me-not Scarlet sage
Sweet William, Tenweek-stock, Sweet Violet
Snspdragon, Wall Flower and Zinnis. We have
them all put up in small papers at five cts each,
except Heliotrope, Heartsesse and Verbena
which are ten cents each. We will mail them
to anv address, free of postage, upon receipt of
price. [mh 30l JAIME & CO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01

~OALl COALl
" COAL!
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal.
Lorbe:ry 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.
Chestnut White Ash Coal
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal.
All of the best quality, and for sale at lowest
market rates-2240 lbs to the ton.
Orders left at 81 King street will be promptly
attended to. w. A. SMOOT,
iy lott Smoot's wharf, foot of Princess St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01

HAVING disposed of my interest IN the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Leatherland l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts.,, where
will always be on hand full supply OF the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of the
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left al the office of the Alex
andria Insurance Co., No. 81 KING street, with
Col Marye or at Clarridge S Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to; Weight gu;aIrsn1tte1sed;v
IL 3-tt IUOS. j. NJ EuAFF I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01
OYSTER .9.vD FISH DEALERS.
TOTICE OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.

We, the undersigned, have formed q co-part.
nershlp for the purpose of conducting the FISH
BUSINESS. in all its branches, under the name
and style of j. s. COGSWILL s. co. We
can be found at our stalls, in the market, or at
our Packing House, on the Fish Wharf, 'front.'
ing on Union street. All orders sent to US will
receive prompt attention.
Can be found at our stalls, Nos. 2 and l, Mar
ket square.
J. G. GRIMES,
JOHN W. HENDERSON,
feb l3-3m JOHN w. TRAVERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01
AECTxEsEEEKS.

ERANCIS A. KERRY,
AUCTIONEER,
REAL ESTATE BROKER,
AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT
NO. 56 XII q ST Rect.
(Burke's Buildng,)
Alexandria, Virginia
Buy and SELL let and lease houses in Alexan-
dria and farms in the country.
Particular attention given to the selling OF
household furniture at auction at the residences
of families declining housekeeping. [feb2l-n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01

x Q P a r T n E Z S 81 I P :.
The undersigned have this day formed a CO..
partnership under the name and firm of
w. A. JOHNSON s. CO.,
for the purpose of conducting the
POTOMAC FISH BUSlN ESS
in all its branches, at the old stand of W. A.
johnson, Fish wharf, and all orders entrusted
to them will receive their special attention.
Their well known reputation in the above bus
iness is offered US an inducement to customers
who may depend on getting what they order.
w. A. JOHNSON. j..
w. JAVINS.
w. II. SMITH.
feb 9-3m &. Il. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-01
Uas5GR5 E.TD CDEE.

CoA1' COAL
We have now on hand snd 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-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, 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
COAL.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that OF others, and IS es-
pecialy prepared for family USE Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out we'll screened and free from
slate 2240 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge s. Grigg,, corner King and
Royal sts., or at the yards will DC promptly hled
r. j. MEHAFFEY u CO.,
iy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
A Female SmuggIer.

HOW SHE PASSED THE cUsToM-HousE WITH w, uUO
WORTH OF LAoEs, &o.--THE REAL OWNERS OF
THE GOODS.
Within the past few days Special Agents Will
liams and Chalker Of the Treasury Depart
ment, In New York, have unearthed case OF
smuggling which in some respects is unique be-
yond the ordinary run OF such ventures. In this
instance the fraud was 30 we'll planned and SC
tirsy successful, and promised to net the swim
ders a very handsome profit.
Among the arrivals by recent European
steamer was well-dressed and prepossesing wo-
man, who stated to the Custom officers that she
was a newly engaged member Of the Soldene
Opera Troupe, now acting at the Lyceum Thea
tire, and that her baggage comprising no lees
than eight large trunks, heavily laden, contained
new costumes for the company from the houses
of various Partisan manufacturers. In proof Of
her identity she exhibited document which was
apparently contract for her services, drawn up
by the manager of well-known dramatic agen
cy in Paris, and bearing the signature OF @. A.
Chizzola, the manager of the Lyceum.
Under these circumstances the woman was al
lowed to pass, taking with her the valuable lug
gage already described, free OF duty. A few
days later Major Williams, in the courte Of !
conversation with Mr. Chizzola alluded to thu
recent arrival OF one OF the latters ARTISTS, and
was surprised to learn that no such person hat
been engaged, either by the then management
OF the theatre, or by Miss Soldene. The same
proved to be true OF the voluminous wardrobe
which had been admitted free of duty, and ,
diligent search was at once instituted to discove
the whereabouts of the goods and their quon
dam owner. The trunks and their contents wer
subsequently discovered at a house in uppe
Broadway, but the adroit proprietress had dis
appeared. From $4,000 to 100000 worth o
rich costumes, laces, embroideries, &C., wer
discovered in the trunks. With the goods wa
found list of the consignees for whom the.
we're intended, and which embraces the name
Of some of the most ultra-fashionable matron
of Murray Hill and Fifth avenue.
These ladies', it seems have for some tim
past employed this method of effeoting materit
reduction in their dress makers bills at the o,
penRe Of the Government The Treasur
officials are still busy engaged in working u
the case, and further revelations Of an equal
interesting character are promised.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Political Notes.

Wade Hampton is mentioned in some sections
of tho South as the Democratic candidate for
Vice President in 1876.
The indianapolis Sentinel thinks that rs Gov.
Hendricks could not be chosen TO the Senator
ship without allowing a Republican to step into
his present position, 1t will be much cheaper for
the Democrats not to have any quarrel.
Movements are on foot for a convention of
oolored men in Washington on the 6th inst, to
advocate the passage of the Civil Rights bill now
before Congress.
The Toledo Bllde queries 'Should the
Democrats succeed in electing the next Presi-
dent, will Tweed and Morrissey have positions
in the CabiuetW
The Tennessee Legislature is to be called upon
70 consider the subject OF taxing church proper
ty.
Congressman James Beck of Kentucky, is
said to be candidate for the United States Sem
ate to succeed Senator Stevenson.
The Hartford Cotrdlt says of the Democratic
regime in Connecticut "Never has there been
more greedy political season in Connecticut.
There came out from all the hidden recesses OF
tine State, politicians who had been 30 long buried
as to be almost forgotten, asking for something,
If only cup of cold water to cool their parche
tongues"
Andrew Johnson's chances for being the next
United States Senator from Tennessee are Oh
the wane. His speech about himself has peen
repeated so often that the people are tired OF it,
and il is said that he had not single auditor al
recent public meeting.
It's generally believed in Connecticut that the
Democrats will renominate Governor Ingersol
and the rest of the State ticket at the comini
election. The Republican organs are unanimous
ly OF the opinion that this action is the result o
weakness, since their opponents know they can
not eject any one else.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Industrial News.

Much distress ia reported among the laboring
classes in Luzerne county, Pa. Nearly all the
iron furnaces and founaaries are either idle or
working only on partial time, and very little is
doing. Thousands are In idleness without any
means of obtaining work and the distress is very
great. The Mayor of Scranton writes that all
the means OF relief in that city are exhausted.
The City Council of camden, N. j., has re-
solved to borrow $50, 900 with which to prose-
cute public improvements to afford employment
to the idle.
At Norwalk Conn.,, all the steel works, lock fac
tory, and iron works, employing about 1900 work.
men, are now idle. About 500 men connected
with the building, quarrying, &c, are also idle.
There is nothing doing in the vicinity.
The general suspension of furnaces and forges
in Pennsylvania has thrown about 1900 work.
men out of employ.
The workmen in the box factories in Brook
| lyn N. Y. are on a strike, In consequence OF a
reduction i'll wages. The present rate Ia two
cents per box, and it is proposed to reduce 1t to
one and three-quarter cent.
| A project is on foot In Reading for the estab-
| lishInent OF a large lager beer brewery. Several
gentlemen have already signifed their intention
| OF investing several thousand dollars each in the
enterprise,
correspondent at Johnstown, Pa, writes
'The Cambria iron aud steel works are running tC
their full capacity and there seems to be plenty
Of orders ahead to keep them busy until next
summer
A company with a capital OF $4,000 has beer
formed at Pottstown, Pa, to engage in the man
ufacture of agricultural implements, under th'
style and title of the "Pottstown Agriculture
Works" The works, it is said will give EN-
ployment to two hundred persons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
FIRST EDITION.
Court Proceedings.

New CASTLE, Dee. o.
court opened az 10 o'clock, Judges Wooten and
Houston on the bench All day was consumed
by the argument in the case of Jefferson 4 90.
Us. Brady & Co.
Mr.. Bayard occupied most OF the morning in
his remarks to the court, mainly arguing points
OF law and citing authority to sustain them. He
spoke briefly to the Jury, claiming that there
had been contributary negligence proven on the
part Of the plaintiff which prevented them from
recovering. This question Of negligence and
one of principal and agent seems
to be the controversy in this
case. The plaintiff claiming the tug was the
principal, and the barges towed the agent, and
the defense that the barge towed has control over
the tug towing.
After the reassembling of Court, at 8 p. M.
Mr.. Whitley, for the defences replied. He ad-
dressed the court at great length, citing numer-
ous authorities in reply to Mr.. Bayard, and then
turned to the Jury, touching briefly on the facts
contending that no negligence had been proven
on their part, and that the whole neglect
rested on Captain Smithers oil
the tug Sloalloao. He should .have slowed up
when be first saw the sloop Helen, as it WAS pro-
ven 800 yards away. He apologzed to the jury
for taking up so much Of their time, and closed
by saying he confidently expected a verdict al
their hands of Eleven Hundred and ninety eigh
dollars.
There being but half hour before adjourn
ment, Judge Wooten discharged the jury unit
Monday morning, when the charge Of the Cour
will be given,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Datfy Gommeffiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard M. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis @. Ferris.
ls- FU TERMS etc., see Second Pogs.
latest General News.

The assent of the Railroad Companies having
been obtained an additional mail was ordered be-
tween New York and Washington today.
The total loss by the failure Of the Citizens
Bank, at Philadelphia, 1t is reported, will not ex-
oeed $4,000, which will be sustained by the
stockholders
The Dominion Parliament has been further
prorogued until the 18Th Of January. The rev.
snue OF the Dominion for November waa 81,
$50, $50 and the expenditures 1884, ,750.
The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar
iu session at New Orleans has adjourned. tC
hold its next triennial session in Cleveland, Ohio
The Encampment decided to make no radica
change in the uniform.
The Arkansas House Of Representatives OF
Saturday passed bill changing the time for thS
November to the fret Monday in September, the
day Of the State election.
Among those who have accepted invitations t,
the anniversary dinner of the New England Soci
etv, In New York, on the 22d inst, are President
Grant Postmaster General Jewell Senate
Conkling, and Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Hon B. F. Dunkin, ex-chief Justice OF Soutl
Carolina, died yesterday in Charleston. He wa
u native of Massachusetts.
At Montgomery, Ohio, a fow nights since
Mrs. Daniel Logan was killed by falling out o
bed and breaking her neck. She weighed 2S
pounds.
J. H. Putnam's grain and feed warehouse an
Bayard McGuire's foundry, at Gloversdale n
Y, were burned on Saturday morning. Los
$4,000.
Two boys, aged respectively ten and lively
years, and girl aged fourteen, the children o
Moses Homan, captain of a canal boat, wer
drowned at Fairport ~ Y, on Friday afternoon
by breaking through the ice on a mill pond.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Delaware college Lectures.

PROP wIsE's NIaHT-BAI.LooNINe THEORETICAL
ANB PRACTICAL.
As per notice, the lecture Of Prof Wise, in
the oratory of Del College, on Friday evening,
took place. The subject was Ballooning.
The audience was very good one, and all
seemed we'll pleased with the narrative Of the
speakers thrilling adventures in the air.
We neglected to give notice in our item that al
the finish of the lecture a balloon would be sent
up but it had been given out at the finish of the
lecture of the Hon. s. 8. Cox, the night before,
and during the evening OF Prof Wise's lecture,
10 by the Time the lecture was over very large
number of people of all ages had assembled te
see the balloon ascension, which was made tx
the satisfaction of all present The balloon
took south-westerly course and was watched
with great deal of interest. Having larg'
light, it could besseen long time before disap
pearance.
This is the last of the series Of lectures fol
the benefit of the College Oratory, in regard Il
fitting up the same, and we believe it was th'
most successful. p.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
SECOND EDITION.
The Presidents Message.

TEIEeRAPHIc FoREsHADowINos OF fIs PuhPoRr-
RESUMPTION SPEEDILY URGED.
The Presidents Message, to be submitted to
Congress to-day, judging from the foreshadow-
ings which have been telegraphed from Wash
ington will be decidedly radical in many partic-
ulars, as for instance, when he advances the
propriety of united action by the United States
In concert with other nations to end the
present runous and unnatural condi-
lions of affairs in Cuba. But it is on the finan-
cial question that President Grant is most tho
roughly outspoken. The resumption OF specie
payments by the shortest possible method he
urges with force and persistency. He does not
name any day, but he is disposed to think
that the desirable contamination cannot be
arrived at 80 soon as the LIST Of January, 1876
His plan is brief and concise. He would have
the tegal-tender act repealed, the Government
authorized to purchase gold by the issuance Of
bonds if necessary, and free banking allowed
without any arbitrary limit on the amount OF
circulating medium. With regard TO Arkansas
affairs the President will adhere tohs Louisiana
policy OF recognizing and sustaining the Gov
ernment upheld by the Courts, but he would
prefer that Congress- should take the question
off his hands. He adheres to the Indian peace
policy, and recommends the enactment of law
to prevent the importation of Chinese under q
system Of slavery and for immoral purposes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
PennsyIyamIn PickIngs.

Eight hundred new buildings have been erect
Cd in Pittsburgh, this year.
The letter carriers of Easton have had their
salaries raised to 300 year.
Hon. G. Dawson Coleman. of Lebanon, offers
to pay $1,000 per month. if all other citizens
raise $4,000, to furnish work for the unemployed
poor during the winter.
The Borough Council OF Tamaqua have order
ed red flags to be hung out, the small pox hav-
ing appeared there.
Pottsville's lecture course didn't pay. The
managers, i'll their valedictory, last Saturday,
said :" Bret Harte's lecture tonight finishes the
first course OF the Bureau OF Entertainment
and we fear it finishes the Bureau also"
William Kupp has lust died at Douglasyille,
BerRs county, Weighing 450 pounds. The calf
Of his right leg measured 30 inches in clrcum-
france, and he was only feet inches tall. lie
is spoken of as a sngularly handsome man.
Rumor says stock company, with capital
Of 5,000 is forming for the establishment OF
"a first-class Democratic weekly newspaper IN
Easton.
Lancaster woman made newspaper item
by getting drunk, falling into ditch, and losing
full set of teeth. II she had kept her mouth
shut she would have saved her teeth-and re-
manned sober.
II the Minersville Republican doesn't exagger
ate, Sam Silcox of that place, ate two hundred
raw oysters half pound OF bologna, slxteei
hard-b boiled eggs besides crackers aud drink II
proportion, at one sitting. The saddest bhint
about it ia that Sam still lives.
Peters township Franklin county, claims the
honor of being the birthplace OF James Bueh
auan, late President OF the United States W.
don't believe it's claim will be disputed.
The Perkiomen Railroad since its opening II
1868, has caused the establishment of five pos
offices, the erection OF four county bridges, an
seventeen coal and lime yards. five feed storet
and six lumber yards, with a large number Q
minor establishments, have been placed in opel
alton