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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
Making the total number of yolumeS...... Il,


Of there, 81, 654 volumes we're distributed dur
ing the period named; for which service, Qnclud-
ing what Was done toward the distribution OF the
rest and for the books purchased, we paid
S19,685 e. making the average cost 20 US OF pro-
curing and handling 1924 volumes, 40 cents
per volume.
g As above stated, the expenditures of the two
years. including the cost of the books 10 this So
ciety, were $l9 GS5e8 If we add to this sum
S. 766 or the value of the books donated by the
American Bible Society, it will make the cost OF
each volume actually distributed W cents, not
taking into consideration what has been expend-
ed toward the distribution Of the remaining
l6, 800 volumes, from which no report has yet
been received.
8. During the two years SO, .83 we're con-
tIbuted in money by the people of Virgins; 50
that the average cost to them has been IS cents
per volume for the books actually distributed
T. If the work of seeking out the destitute Is
ignored, (though our published statements show
that it was necessary to visit 42,975 families to
find the 5,582 destitute families reported during
the two years, (snd if sll the other work done by
the Society," except what was necessary for the
distribution actually mpleted, be rel ected from
the legitimate items in our account of expenses
it will still appear that no estimate rightly drawn
from proper data and which does not rate the
average value of the Bibles, &c, higher than Az
cents can m AXE the total cost of the books, when
put into the hands of the people, more than the
so cents per volume given above
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

IL reply to the bold accusation of the
Petersburg Index. Appeal, We can only cay
that great Minds as we'll as small ones, some
times, though not often, think alike But Ne
cheerfulIy Weld to it the praise aud "inspira.
tive and give it undivided" credit DOW whom
We respect.
LET NO CONSERVATIVE FAIL TO REGISTER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The Lexington Gazette has been sold to tn
owners of the Citizen. Major Lafferty re
tires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

"Julus," or the Street Boy out West, by Ho-
ratio Alger, jr, author of the Ragged Dick
Series, &C., an interesting little volume for
children, Loring publisher, Boston, has been re-
ceived It is for sale at the book store Of Mr..
Geo. E. French. No 95 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Messrs. Corcoran and Riggs have each do
uated $500 to the building committee OF the
Potomac Boat Club OF Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The Conservatives of Petersburg have nomi-
mated Maj. w. F. G. Gregory for Mayor, with
= full ticket for the other municipal Offices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

1t is estimated that the number Of sufferers
in Louisiana, by the food, is Sc, 500 persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE NJ. E.
CHURCH SOUTH. AT the session OF the Con
ference, at Louisville, on Friday the chief tea
ture OF day was the reception the three con-
missiopers from the M. K. Church North, the
Rev A. S. Hunt, ID. D., the Rev. G. H. Fow
Ter, aud Gen. Clinton B Fisk. After the in
terchaoge ofintoductioos and greetings between
the bishops and the visitors, they we're present
ed to the conferenc by Bishop McTyeire and
DR.. Hunt addressed the conference 10 long
speech. He said they desired nothing but mu-
tual recognition. The two organizations are IN
deed almost unity, and being children OF d
common father, it appears fitting for them to
move on together aud glory together IN the Pc
culiar doctrines of Methodism. DR.. Fowler, 10
bis remarks, referred to many points Of union
between the two Churches; referred to Wander
biIt University as symbol OF the brothery
love felt by the north toward the South. Gen
era Fisk, in his address, said differences there
are between us. but can they not be adjusted
by brotherIy love? Is there not intelligence
and piety sufficient in these two great Metho-
dist bodies to work out an enduring peace on
the basis of justice and honor to all parties?
Bishop McTyeire then turned to the commits
sioners, and addressing them announced that
in due time and 10 formal way the General
Conference would make response to the mes-
sage borne by them. Meantime he cordially
invited them to the freedom Of the bar OF the
conference, aud to occupy seats upon the plat.
form.
The committee of appeal in the case of Dr.
Huston was announced.
Proceedings Oh Saturday; were mainly 10
relation to reports from committees. Among
them was a report from the commit
tee on itinerancy upon memorial from
the Louisiana conference, praying for
the creation of a German conference in
the South, also recommendation that preach
er'.s stay in one place be limited to four years.
A law was also recommended that superannu
ated preachers be included in the district con-
ferences In which they reside. The committee
ON Sunday School recommended continuation
of the Sunday School secretaryship. The CON-
mittee to reply to the propositions ofthe Metho-
dist Episcopal Church was announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

WINES and BRANDlES Manufactured y
w NJ. 8. Buck are warranted free i:"il .
adulteration, and are now sold at greatly -
duced prices by ,u.,y
spS 4. al. LA V''-'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

TEWEIRYl JEWELRI
y New styles arriving daily, consisting o.
Gold. plated Rubber and other fancy style; ~
8 full line of French Gilt and Rubber Nec"'
myG FERGUSON'S HAIR DEPOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
TAMIIY FLOUR.

ISAAC WENGER and MT. JACkS3n
BRANDS of CHOICE FAMILY fLOl 4, io
sale by THOMAS PERRY,
an3D II King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

T I V u K p q y l.

' Z . . > 4 L 7
1000 sacks DEAKINS FINE SALT.
1900 " EVANS FINE SALT.
1900 " &. A. SALT.
Per bsroue Theodosius Christian, from Liver.
pool. For sale at market prices by
my5 HOOE 81 JOHNSTON.
NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS IN TIL b Az
IN EXANDRIA SAVINGS INSrlTl,
TION-A dividend of ten per cent will be p"i
on the bslsace of their deposits on I'D after thr
18th instant, ut my place of business, No y
King st. BY order of the Directors:
nv 2-eo2w BENZ. BAkTON, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

OOFFEES-l9 sacks, Rio, LsGauy's sh'
~ g. Java Cofees, just received and 'o'
at lowest prices by ,,,,p1rpv
AID II y. y. III bDC--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

COOKING PRUNES. Dessicsted Coc2s' !.
" and Grsnulsted Sweet Potato, for ss ~ y
NJ G. WIN. KAMaAl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

NILS-A full stock of Blesched Sperm o'"
~ Lard, Tanners, Neaistoot, Kerosene 49,
Just received and for sale by ,pn
mv2 E. S. LEADBEATER BkO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

VEGETINE, the New and Great Blood pa
Y ritter; Ayers Townsonds, Sands, lHH =
Helm old's and BULBS Sarssparllla; ko,.lS'l;
Pierce. Golden Medical discovery, Roadway ;
Resolvent, and several other popular pr"pT,"a'
ry articles for impure blood, &C., for sale ~
my9 ES. LEADBEATER 4 Bko.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

THINNER AND TEA SETS, just recclTei a.
~ IS King street-Best English some Cii.'''
White Gilt and Decorated French Chln" IN,
ner Sets, NJ oss Rose, Gilt and Plain Tea oet7' I"
great variety for sale low Cal At ro,.
NH 10 Am 4 j. MILLERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

I ,AROLINA. RICE, prime article JUS! r.
" ceived and for sale by .s,r
GEO. McBURNEY s. son,
an13 lbG and ITO King street!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
Virginia Bible Society.

The Board of Managers have been led, in
view of the interest manifested 10 the affairs of
the Society, to enter upon more minute ex-
animation of al its accounts from April l, 1872,
to March 81, 1874, and especially the accounts
of the various auxiliary repositories in refer
ence to the books sold and donated at these
repositories, and of the books now held by
them and the result of these examinations
has been published:
The Board calls special attention to some OF
the points established by the two annual reports,
/. The volumes handled by the Virginia Bible
Society, from April 1, 1872, to March 81, 1874,
were:
Volumes on hand, April 1st l872..:.."...; Ia, TIC
Received between that date and March
81, l874................ "a o4a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

DAMNED PEACHES, Pineapple, Q4'i 1,%..
" Tomatoes, Corn, Lobsters, and Cove W
tors, for sale by p1-RS
I'D 80 j. =. nlLDo -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

BEDFORD MINERAL WAThk, u"
d from the Springs, for sale in quantt;n,'s'
suit by dENh1 S ~ E;na street.
my6 IoI n-"s -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

TIE SITUATION IN ARKANsAs.-The situa-
tion Of affairs in Arkansas does not appear to
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
mo ADMITTANCE."
An Oriental Tale.

A wealthy Syrian-Abdallah by name
Fell i'll aud died; and when his spirit cam
Before the gate of heaeen, the angel there
who stands with awful and majestic air
To guard the elysian pnrtal) s"ftl" said
whence c1mrst thOu?" The Syrian bow
ed his head,
And answered, "From Aleppo." Very
well;
What vast thoul" asked the heavenly sen
tinrl
a. nrrchauG" "True but tell ne all th.
rest"
Replied the angel, "aIl-the worst and
From me-reiect-no act eau be conceal
ed"
! g. IT, reat the merchant al his life revealed
And nothing hi ataHs rs .4at Bee bsd dome.
, .Iou he aau Sai,c', o,iir" me rruruH sun
In quest of diamonds, and for yellow gold
To Northern Asia; how he bought and
sold
By the Red sea, and on the w0ndrOus Nile;
And stormy Persian gulf; and all the whi!t,
Had bravely slriven to keep bis conscience
clear,
Though always buying cheap and selling
dear.
As merchants use. "And so have throve
auain."
He said, 'for many year-nor all In valn
For public benrfaction, since | gave
Freely for charity. confetti to save
Enough for me and mine-a handsome
sturr-
And that is ali" May, there is some
thing more,
The angri said: cot thy domestic life
Thuu has not spokeu-hndst thou not
Nif-2"
Yes" sad the Syrian, wiz q sigh thar
spuha
Ofmauy grcan heHea;h 'be marriage yoke
Whereal the angel said, "Ry God rich
Come IN. yaar suffering, soul, and -nke
thy place
Among the martyrs-and give heaven
thanks!'
Nav. as he entered the CELESTIAL ranks.
Another soul approached the golden door
Who, having heard all that he who came
hetGre
Had spoken, and observed aim entering in
Pie ep-n portal .laHgb, Hiufsei1 u win
Easy admu5auce for when be- l1td
His history, Ike tue either, A~ g. o"id
Ia add 'AII this goni angel asst true;
And, as for wives, I've had n. IS thar
two"
Twice married. said the an ai with a
face
Ofwrath and scorn-"Jl!o.t s have
pace
In heavens blesl msnsions-but, by hea-
sons rules,
$50 gel thee hence!) there is no room for
fools"
John @. SAGE.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
KISSING ONES WIFE.

In New England. when the
Blue Laws Ware enacted, that
highly moral community OF "piI-
grimS,7 never dre;fned Of any
other kissing. except between
mln and wife, and when they
passed the law agnnSt "KisSing
ones wife on Sunday" thought
they had covered the case with
out any further provisions being
necessary. In the lays of the
pilgrims, the pi0uS husbands felt
that they were performin" the
greatest self.denial in abstaining
from these Sund ~ luXurieS. But
AS the sons of Ynnkeednm pro-
grasSed, they discovered that the
law did not forbid the husbands
kissing the mfids, and it was no
longer hardship. Recently the
law has been repealed AS ineffect-
i've, upon application Ofthe wives,
to take away the excuse for kiss
ing the m lids. So much for
Pilgrim" morality and preteu-
sion.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31

tpge started for the grave, tn {
parents following the he1rSe in q
carriage After proceeding some
distance and coming down on
Third street the quick ear Of the
saddened mother caught the echo
of a familiar cry, and she gave
expression to her suspicion thai it
came from the coffin Of her child.
| Her suspicion WaS Overruled, but
a few moments Il second cry was
heard, and in mpiance with
! the wishes Of the mother, the
heayae was stopped, and the cofii9
drawn out. The struggles oi
what was supposed 10 be the life.
less body could l5uW be plainly
heard. The coffin was quirkly
opened and the child found 10 he
alive tn the amaZemant and NJ
-U"8EaI'e delighf of the paren s.
III nef $ ruggieS she had nearly
torn from herself her death robes
She WAS quickly taken from the
coffin and carried into the house
OF a French lady at hand, where
they bathed her in vinegar. She
recovered her strength rapidly,
and in short time was taken t.
the home which she had left
only a few hours before an APP
parent corpse. Since that time
she has been as we'll as for the
last few months Her parents
m Ike every effort to keep her
mind from reverting to the ter
rioIe episOde\in her young life,
fearing that there is a fatal fas-
ciuatiOn IN it TO her. She says
that whine others thought hei
dead she could feel their touch
and Gear distinctly what WAS
said, but cOul.l not move a single
muscle or make the slightest |
sign. She knew when they
dressed her for the coiliu, when
she was itid in it, ana hetrd the
terrible lid fastened down, bat |
could not m Ike a motion and was
utterly prWerle5s until the hear5e
had gone some distance, when |
the physical forces were probably !
set in motion again by the motion
of the vehicle.
She describes with singular en-
thusiasm aud + Tar, for one so
young, the bea itie sights that
she saw while entranced, many /
different beings appearing to her
III wonderful beauty.
A Wa stated, the family have
disiikcd the dff.ir 0 become puH-
lie, ami have thus far enitaE. .-} 7.
10 keep i, secret, anI it ~,
yesterday that it came to our
ears.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
ALMOST BURIED ALIVE.

The ST. Joe (Mo.) Herald of De
cember 25th relates the following
~cOry: In the northern part Oi
the city lives "A carpenter, with
his family who are natives OF
France, and have been in thi,
country about eight years. One
of their children is little girl
named Mary, and the subject OF
this singular story. The child
Was born in Paris, aud Was eleve,.
years old On the 26th of June last
she speaks French, German and
English flutnily. and H. converSa-
ton exhibits an uncommon inten-
sity of mental action and vivid
ness of mental vision. She il fair
compleXioned and very beautiful.
with luStrouS eyes, sunny hair
aud a look of spiritual maturity
In her cOunteuance She had
sometimes said that she roul see
the forms OF persons who have
died, and as her sincerity could
not be doubted. this OccA~ioned
some alarm in the minds Of her
parents The health OF the child
has not been good for several
months, and on Saturday morn
ing, three weeks ago. she startled
her mother by saying that she
could see her dead sister LOai-e,
who come near her in an angel
form and spoke to her, telling lrer
that she would make her we'll SD
that she. would never be sic K any
more. Her mother tried to per-
suade her TO dismiss the subject
from her mind, but she could not
stop talking, and continued de-
scribiug her spirit sister. saying
that She was standing near,
dressed in pure white, her face
bright and shining, her hair il
lumined with silver light, and
golden dew-drops dripping from
her wings. She could also zee
her dead brother, who came close
to her sisters side. While talk
ing. her strength gave way, and
she sank away, as in death. The
worst forehoding5 Of the parents
had been realized, and they pre-
pared the body for burial. No
physician was called, as they sup
posed thai death had already fal-
len upon their child. 1t was
about 10 O'Clock in the morning
when the apparent deith occur
red. The body was kept tn Sun
day afternoon about 4 O'Clock,
nearly thirty hours. during WhIcn
time no signs of returning llte
hal been noticed. The final look
at the remains was taken, the
coffin was sealed up and placed
in the hearse. and the little cor
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
YUMA A. T., SATURDAY, JANUARY 81 1874

gress in the interest of the Com
pany. Col Scott authorized the
transmission of a dispatch in hi,
name by the San Diego agent
who sent it yesterday, as follows
1.-The prospects for legislation
are good. No extension will be
asked for"
1t is understood now that no
definite plan Of action has been
agreed upon by Scott; but several
parties with whom he has been
advising are preparing bills to
submit 10 MIN for approval The
main object in each is tn provide
means to obtain Government aid
in diSposing of his railroad bonds,
thd to secure tha g pverunent for
al Disbursements. It j. authOri-
tvelv stated that the Northern
a"itic Company have agreed to
leave the field to the Texas Paci-
fic, at least for the present session
Of Congress, it having been con-
>idered that the former could not
and w0uliO only endangar
the chances of the latter Colonel
Scott relies on Southern Congress
men for his success.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
An Execution in Red Bluff.
Especial to tn. ChrnnlcIe |

L i
RED BLUFF, January 3.-The
execution of Isaac Weaver, who
killed Adolph Walmer, in the
month Of March last. took place
to-day. At | J'ciOck and thirteen
minutes the drop fell. Weaver,
who was a young man, showed
the utmost coDlnesS, without any
bravadO. This morning just be
fore the execution, he sat for hi,
photograph and talked freely
with those present, He bale hi,
friends 60 'd-by in the Jail. and
walked firmly to the scaff I'D.
When he arrived there, he said
to the Sheriff and others around
him that he thanked them for
their kindness to him durit e his
long confinement in Jail, and re-
marked TO Sheriff SIuth that he
wished him to have everything
in complete order, and to spare
him any unnecessary agony. He
said:
Il have always wished not to
die with my boots on. Please pui!
them OH
they were accordingly taken
off lie then addressed briefly
the few Pc. sons assem- bleI to wit
ness the eXecuJi"n, aud said that
he forgave every one for the
wrongs done him, and hoped
forgiveness fpr all the wrongs he
had done; that he died believ-
ing that his sins would be for
given, and that a bright here
after awaited him. He eXhorted
ali present to beware of intOXicaf-
ing drinks, and to keep their
children from becoming addicted
to their use. They had brought
MIN to this. Then, bidding all
g~0d-by, the drop fell, and Isaac
Weaver Was launched into eter-
mty.
His neck was diSlOcated, and
his pulse ceased in about fifteen
minutes, when the physi 'ianS
present pronounced hlm dead.
Every exertiDn had been made
to save Weaver, but all was un-
aVailing.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
V0SK ON THE TEXAS PACzTEC
--VVESEE1sN END.

WASHINGTON, Jan 2.-COlOnel
Thomas n. Scott Was addressed
recently on the subject OF the at
fairs of the Texas Pacific Il ii.foad
by citizens OF San Diego, through
their agent in this city. fhe San
Diego people were alarmed lest
an extension of time should be
asked for in completing the work
going on at the Pacific terminus,
and were anxious to know the
prospect for legislation by Con-
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby gwen that all debts for
advertising due the ARIZONA SENTINEL
PRIOR to September 10Th, 1873, are pay
able 10 Z L. Minor. and from and after
that date to VIM j. Berry. All unpaid
sHbscrlrtl"ns to the I" Sentinel are pay
able 10 WIN j. Berry. who will also com
plrte all subscriptions paid to Z. l.
Mn"rprl"r 10 Octnbrr 18th. 1873. Fer
suns having claims against the " Srnti-
mel flee prior 10 the 18th inst will pre-
sent them for collection to G.. Il Minor.
C. l.. MINOR,
o1s VIM. J. BERRY.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-01-31
NEW BREWERY.
Tile Best Beer IN zo,Ou.

NNATHIAS RECREMAcupp TIN
Nl Brewer, has removed from his Ia
place. near the corner Of Main and Seoul
strrels, to his large NEW Saloon n "'a
Gila street. foot of Second, whrrs h. ~ M n
be pleased to see his old friends and ans -
toners. This establishment ia tho Iaroast
and best ventilated in the city. The Raj
IA No. j, and the Winee, I.ionor. snd
Cigars eansst be surpassed. .a9a-
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-07-18

streets. The flames seem to be slowly
giving way to the persistant efforts of
the firemen, and it is hoped will be stay
ed before long. The st. James Hotel
is the last building that has commenced
to burn, but ss the Fire Department can
concentrate their efforts on that parti-
cular locality indicated above the spread
of the fire will be more readily checked.
IL p. M.-Contrary to the hopeful
expectations expressed at $3.50 O'Clock,
the fire from that time has gained upon
the Fire Department, and in spite of all
efforts by our whole Fire Department
the fire at 1890 O'Clock had progressed
northward and taken in the block on the
east side of State street, which consisted
of low wooden buildings, and on Wabash
avenue north from Harrison street one
block and half, taking in both sides
of the street and working over along
Michigan avenue toward the Exposition
building.
Chicago, July 15.-The area burned
over covers 10 squares, taking bits and
half blocks here and there, and Jumping
the whole, the area is about a half mile
long aud little less in width, and en-
braces tumble down shantees and pala-
tial avenue residences. Total loss $4,-
025, 900 The business buildings burned
on the east side of State.st. number 80;
on the west side 90; on the east side of
Wabash-ay., 20; on the west side, 81;
on Michigan-av., IL; on the east side of
Clark-st,, Ia; on the north side of Polk
st., six; on the south side, four; on the
north side of Harrlson-st., 12; on the
south side, 16; on the south side
Twelfth-st., 13; on the north side, %.
Cincinnati, o., July 15.-Chicago
operators say another fire has broken
out on the west side. This is in the
new District, separate from the fire of
last night. The wind is higher.
LATER.-A fire CONNIE need at the
corner of Milwaukee-av. and Erie-st.,
west side, 18 houses, principally wood
en- structures, are destroyed and the fire
is still burning.
The fire originated in Dugan's smoke
house, in the I ear of his packing estab-
lishment. Nearly an entire block was
burned, but the buildings we're mostly
of an inferior sort. One planning mill
was destroyed with some valuable ma
chinery and patterns. The loss is esti.
mated at $780, 900.
During the progress of this fire two
attempts at incen diarism in the same
neighborhood were discovered and frus
trated. In one case kerosene was used.
Another alarm was sounded from the
corner of Wabash avenue and Maids on
st. about P. NJ, but the fire there was
soon subdued.