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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, Nov'r. 10.

sun rose..............6 50 Moon scts"....... 81
Sun sets ............4 % High water.........U V
AEHiyEJ.
Schr o Witherill, Georgetown, to Hamp-
shire and baltimore Coal Go.
Scbr Ellen Tobin, Jersey City, to American
Coal Company.
Schr Alfred Bay brook, Providence, to master.
Schr Criterion, Norfolk, to Smoot i Perry.
SAILED.
Steamship New York, Philadelphia, by
Reed.
Steamer Pilot y Currioman. by Reed.
Stes er Columbia, Baltimore, by Wheat.
Schr VI Richards, New Haven, by Amerl-
can Coal Co.
PASSED DOWN.
Schr Z Birdsall, from Geor .e!own, for Ho-
b1Ken
MEMORANDA.
Schr Annie Burgen, for this port, sailed from
New FORK 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10
CA RID.

During my absence from ills city ~ Professor
of Dental Mechansmin the Baltimore College
Of Dental Surgery. my practice here will be III
charge of Dr. d. n. RUST, whose long associa-
ton with me renders any endorsement of his
ability on my par. unnecessary. The liberal IL
vor shown me IN he past bcspeak tor HIM, as
surfing my friends and patients that he Is Ia eve
ry sense worthy Ot 1t. "
oct Diff JAMES b. HODGKIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10

Simmons Liver Regulator, ifpersisted 10 will
cure the most Stubborn Liver disease. 1nere Is
no failure about it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10

Old man Moffet, at Macomb, couldn't man.
az. his 500 Henry without shooting him.
There's potbiDg like exercising parental au-
thority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10
MILLINERY ORNAMENTS.

Fine Plated Sleeve Buttons.
Shirt Stu Is and Bracelets.
Alsoa fine assortment of Windsor Ties and
Ruches
Our HAIR DEPARTMENT has been re-
plenished wiki Ill the choice colors, and we are
prepared to sell ut very low prices.
Also Infants CIoaks and Waterproof Capes.
FERGUSUN'S HAIR DEPOT,
COW 81; 96 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10
Murder for Thirty Dollars.

TERRE HAUrE Ind, Nov 9-On October
29sh last 10 eph Robbins. bridge watchuaD at
ka>ka>kia river, On the Vardnia Railroad, was
murdered, and Nathan Burgess, neighbor
arrested, and the evidence against him Was 30
strong bat he made iollowing coofcssi 1u in
open Court
'I knew the Vaudalia pay car had passed
that afternoon ard had paid Roobins his
months wages. got Shot gun and went to
the bridge. As | approached the watch-housc
saw through window Robbins inside HIS
shoulder aud head only could be seen. | raised
the gun and fired. then hesitatcd few
minutes to listen if the report of the gun had
aroused aoy one. | then went up to the watch
house door and found Robbins on lis kuccS
praying plainly heard him say, On God,
hav" mercy on the one who did this; spare kim
Tor Jesus sake. was mortified and turned
and ran, | didn't know where. dad not Gu
ter The house nor touch the door. His wo!ds
haunt me st.li
The amount for which r bbDs was murder
ed was S3l 81. Great excitement prevails ln
Faycttc county, and threats are made Of lynch
Ing Burgess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10
nUININE AND GLYCERlNE HAIR
W TONIC

U IVNIO.
'Ihls hair wash contains the tonic and lnrIgo-
rating properties OF Quininc, with the so!tenihS
and moi>tening properties OF GlyCcIlhe. IL Is
intended u prevent the Hair from falling out,
and to promote its healthy and rapid growLh.
As n dr, ssrng Tor ordinary toilet ue, it val be
found III elegant prepar alton. Just received ~
oct ~ WAKEFIELD j. HALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10

NEW LAYER RAIoINS, Prime Messna
IN Lemons, Turkish Prunes and Currants for
sale by GEO. McBURNEl + son,
noy5 lG6 and 10 hing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-10

The weekly Petersburg News is an excellent
manor
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
CAN 4 WOMAN ADMINISTER A LIE
GAL OArHe

About last Christmas a young man nam
ed George Warwick eloped with a young
woman, or girl, rather, of Toledo, Ohio,
and married her at East Toledo. In order
to obtain the requisite license he made oath
to the deputy in the Probate Office "a
woman);tha the girl was Of lawful age.
The mother of the girl vas very indignant
and had him arrested OF a warrant charg-
ing him with perjury in false swearing to
the age of her daughter. The trial COM
menced on Saturday of last week and was
terminated ON Tuesday, with a
verdict Of guilty. The princi-
pal point relied or by the defense
was that the deputy who administered the
oath, being a woman, was not qualified to
hold that Office aud, therefore, the act Of
subscribing to an oath administered by her
was not perjury. Judge Sever, before
whom the case was tired, overrUled this
point, however, and the trial resulted as
above stated. IL is understood the case
will be carried to the Supreme Count, when
the question of the eligibility Of woman
TO the Office of deputy Probate Judge will
be made the main issue. The case is an
important one to Lucas county, as upon the
final decision will rest the validity of many
acts done in an official capacity by the
deputy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09


We reprint from an old newspaper the follow.
ing beautiful verses by Rosa v johnson, that
thew may be rescued from unnerited oblivion:
Angel faces watch my pillow, angel voices haunt
And. upon The winds of midnight, shining pin
ions round me sweep;
Floating downward on the starlight, two bright
infant forms ! see
They are mine, my own bright darlings, come
from Heaven to visit me!
Earthly children smile upon me, but those little
ones above
Were the first 70 stir the fountains or a mothers
deathless love;
And az now they watch my slumber, while their
soft eyes on me shine,
God forgive a mortal yeaning still 70 call his
angels minel
Earthly children fondly call me, but no mortal
toice can seem
Sweet as those that whisper Smother !" mid the
glories of my dream;
Years viii pass and earthly p~rattlers cease per-
chance to lisp my name,
But my angel babies accents shall be evermore
the same.
And The bright baiid now around me from their
homes perehanee win rove,
In their strength no more depending on my con-
slant care and love;
| But my hTss-bOrn stin shall wander from the sky
IN dreams TO rest
Their soft cheeks and shining tresses on an
earthly mothers breast.
Time NAV steal AVA the freshness, or some
'whelmfng grief destroy
All the hopes that erst had bloss0med in my
summer time Of 10y;
Earthly ehildrenmay -Jrsake me, earthly friends
perhaps betray,
! Every tie that now unites me TO this life may
pass away
But unchanged, those gelwatchers, from their
biest immortal home,
Pure and fair, to cheer the sadness of my dar-
kened dreams shall come;
And / cannot feel forsaken, for though 'reft OF
earthly love,
Angel children call me "Mcther, - and my soul
will look above.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
school Matters.

State Superintendent Fleming is begin
ming to receive reports from the various
counties pertaining to school matters, and
the action Of the County Courts at the
April term:
In Giles county the court levied a tax
for school purposes of 81 on polls, - cents
on the 500 of property, and one-fourth OF
the county levy on privileges.
In Marion county the tax is 81 on polls,
and 10 cents on the 500 worth of taxable
property. The court in the first instance
refused to levy a tax for school purposes,
and the question was left TO a vote Of the
people, who almost unanimously voted for
the levy.
In Washington county there has been an
additional tax levied of 20 cents on the 500
worth of property, 81 on polls and 20 per
cent on privileges.
Gibson county reports the levy OF %
cents on the 500 worth Of property.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
The Fire Alarm.

The veto of the fire alarm bill did not
alarm the people at all. Public opinion
was adverse to the bill, which was rushed
through the boards with lightning speed.
The MAYORS message contains clear rea-
soning and to the point. The Mayor said
in his message: Sand if we have mOneyto
spend or wish to increase the taxes, let it
be done for the purpose of giving the people
good streets, sewers, and plenty of water"
Let us add that the money paid for such
improvements benefits the working classes
of our town, so they are able to pay the
propeTty-holders their rent; the money will
keep circulating from hand to hand for
some time; but the money spent to build
an alarm telegraph wOuld all go TO distant
places, the builders pocket S22,50O and tell
us a good bye forever. An experienced
business man and a large prOperty-hOlder,
who keeps one of the largest lumber-yards
in town. expresses his opinion about the
fire alarm in this way: "My lumber is not
insured; the insurance companies don't
like to run a risk, and still l am against
the fire alarm telegraph, for the reason
they are only indispensable to large cities
like Boston and New York; but for Nash
Vile they are not absolutely requisite"
5. l.. s.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
New Advertisements.

Over n hundred and fifty varieties of
writing paper at Setliff,s.
DR.. VIM. Cleveland, Magnetic Physician,
is stopping at the City Hotel.
Two energetic business men wanted.
Money wanted, in sums of $1,000 and
$1,000. by J. E. Goodwin, stock and loan
broker.
Owens, Newell x Co. publish this morn
ing an important announcement to coal
consumers.
See Chancery notice of Nathaniel Bax-
ter. Jr., Clerk and Master.
Greenfield, Atwell K Sneed have reopen
ed at No. 20 College street with an entire
new stock of furniture.
Bids will perceived by J. IL. Hutchinson
until April 20, for the sale or lease OF the
Edgefield island.
Wiastead, Shields $50. announce an eX-
tensive auction sale this morning.
A great sale Of lots will take place at
Pensacola. Fla, on the 22d inst. See adj
Yertisement.
Bids will be received until the 10th inst,
by J.. F. Pentecost, chairman street COM
mittee, for furnishing broken stone and
gravel.
Burgess & Co, having disposed of their
grocery business to c. G.. Black & Co., will
hereafter devote their exclusive attention
to the cotton commission business, at their
large warehouse, 81 South Market street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
RAP

The vJdckseas Herald seems to have
opened M M entfreiy new field fer ,fedrnal-
ism-that is advising widows about the
marriage of their daughters. let our cen
frere beware of mothsrs-in Law.
We are in receipt of the Hdyne Eoundy
EitizSn. AT least that's the way the paper
itself spells itself, and If it don't know how
to spell its W name, we would like to
| know who does.
The funded debt OF st. Louis has adj
| vaneed during the past ten years from less
than five to fourteen million dollars. The
citizens have become so alarmed at the ex-
| travagance and corruption of their ~oficisls
that business Is TO be generally suspended.
in st. Louis to-day. and everybody is going
to the polls for the purpose O trying a new
deal.
In addressing the County Court yester-
day, Mr.. W. a. Cooper referred TO Justice
| TAYLOR as aColonel,o whereupOn the latter
| exclaimed SIN no Colonel" All honor
to Justice Taylor-otherwise whispering
| John,-for in this general hankering after
titles, it is decidedly refreshing 10 meet a
man who will thus publicly refuse a title
to which he has no claim.
The JOaesbOrO Herald and Tribune man,
who has Just heard of our Congressman
having voted an increase Of their salary, Is
writing heavy editorials en- that subject.
In his last isede he %propounds This question:
'sShaIl we have any more salary grabs in
| the ~future?" Before attempting an answer
TO that question, we would like to be in
| formed how many salary grabs we have al
| ready had in he future.
The local of one of our exchanges bur-
| led his blistered feet in a bucket of cold
water, while he wrote this: "There were
more fools in Jonesboro' yesterday than
we have noticed here in the last twelve
months. Among the rest we shall long
remember the boy that sent us out on a
long walk to see a friend just at the time
We were busy getting up our local. a
great many about this place think they are
smart but they were all fools yesterday"
Upon meeting yesterday morning the
members of the County Court were aston
ished to find that arrangements had been
made to check them in their wild rowing
up and down the court room, the desks hay-
ing been arranged in order aud each one
placdrded with is owners name. During
the day, whenever the presiding officer
noticed a member roaming about, he noti-
fed the officer Of the court to escort said
member back to his desk. The justices
were very FESTIVE for an hour or so, but
finally settled down to the new order Of
things, but an outbreak and general up
rising may be expected at any time, as
Bald Mountain cannot hold a candle to the
Davidson County Court, in the matter of
volcanic eruptions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
somewhat Per-istenf.

We were riding down town yesterday in
a Spruce street car, when the only other
| passengers were a specialized, middle-aged
lady, who said she was from New York,
and a certain city official. The lady was
evidently of the strong-minded order, was
out on a tour of observation, and displayed
a remarkable lack of hesitation in asking
questions. Turning TO the city official, she
opened fire on him with:
"Gov. Brownlow lives here, don't he:?"
"No,m,' replied her victim.
"Where does he live?"
'At Knoxville"
s'Is that near Nashville"
"No'm."
swell, Andrew johnson lives here?:"
eKo'm."
"Where does he live?"
sIn East Tennessee"
SIS East Tennessee near Nashville"
"No'm."
aHave you any nice residences in Nash
ville9s
"Yes'm."
"HOw would 1 go to get to the poniten-
tiagy?"
YOU'D take a Broad street car"
"Any nice houses OF that way:?'
"Not many"
"Where's your cemetery"
"Out in South Nashville"
"Any historical characters buried there:?"
"Yes'm; great many"
"Where's the Hermitage-Gen. Jackson's
placer
Twelve miles from the city"
"Got any nice stores in Nashville?.'
"Do you mean grocery stores, or-Or-
fancy stores?'
"Fancy stores, Of course"
"Yes, we've a great many
"Where are they?'
"On the Public Square and ON Union
street,
By this time the ca had reached the COR
ner of Church and College, and the driver
stopped directly in front of the scene of the
big fire of a few weeks since.
1Is that your Public Square," inquired
the specialized lady from New York, as she
gazed severely upon the ruins of the build
ings destroyed.
The city official fastened to explain that
we had not vet reached the Square. Then
she renewed the attack:
"Can l see anything at Louisville? I'm
going to Louisville tomorrow"
"Yes'm, you can see a great deal at
Louisville" responded the city official with
a sigh of relief as the car rapidly approached
the corner of the Square, where he pur-
posed alighting.
could l see anything by going across
the river to Edgefeld?n persisted this earn
est seeker after information.
"Yes'm."
"What could l see?'
"YOu can see green fields and trees, and
all them things
Here the car reached the corner of the
Square; the city official informed the lady
where she could take al Edgefeld car and
left her.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

Symptoms Of Liver Complaint sal
low or yellow color of skin, or ysllowish
brown spots on face and other parts Of body;
dizziness and drowsiness with frequent
headache; dizziness, bitter OF bad taste in
month; dryness of throat and internal heat;
palpitation; in many cases a dry, teasing
cough, with sore throat, unsteady appetite,
raising of food, choking sensation inthroat;
distress, heaviness, blOated or full feeling
about stomach and sides; pain in sides,
hack or breast and about the shoulders;
collie. pain and soreness through bowels,
with heat; constipation, alternating with
diarrhua; piles, i~atulence, nervousness,
coldness of extremities, rush Of blood to
head, with symptoms of apoplexy, numb
ness of limbs, especially at night; cold chills,
alternating with hot flashes; kidney and
urinary difficulties; dizziness, low spirits,
unsociability and gloomy t~orebodings- On
ly a few of above symptoms likely TO be
present at one time. All who use Dr.
Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical Dis
covery for Liver Complaint and its compli-
cations, are loud in its praise.
A CURE OF LIVER DISEASE
RUsK, TEXAS, May 10, 1S73.-Dr. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y-Dear Sir; My wife,
last year at this time, was confined to her
he'd with Chronic Liver Disease i had
one of the best doctors to see her, and be
gave her up to die, when 1 came upon some
of your medicine. bought n bottle and
commenced giving it. She then weighed
50 lbs; now She weighs 40 lbs, and is ro-
bust and hearty. She has taken eight bot
lies in all, so you see l nm an advocate
for your medicines. VIM. Meazel.
ap4 deod1w&wIt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
street improvements In EdseaeId.

To the Union and American:
As a citizen of Edgefield, interested in
all that pertains to her material improve
ment, we read with interest the proceedings
of the last meeting of the Board of Alder
men. In vain we look for the passage of
any act, whereby the people as a whole,
are TO be benefited. The North Edgefeld
street railroad is a proposition which doubt
less receives the endorsement of a majority
of the taxpayers of the city, but we think
the Board acted wisely in refusing to pass
Alderman Williams resolution, to at n C
grade Whites Creek pike for the railroad.
Our city authorities have had much eXpe-
rience in changing grades of streets; for
instance that of Main street, damaging pri-
waite citizens to the amount of thousands OF
dollars. True, this change might have
been beneficial to some, and would have
been complained of by none. had the re-
pairs been at once carried through; but as
Main street now is and has been for months,
the question presents itself, should the
Board not show cause why they should not
be prosecuted for creating a nuisance. The
lower end of Main street especially is al
most impossible for vehicles, owing to the
MANY deep ruts in the embankment thrown
up. 1t is a disgrace to the corporation, and
before proceeding to change the grade of
Whites Creek pike, the authorities should
at once 90 to work and repair the damage.
We are no carpers, and earnestly desire to
see the streets and especially the sidewalks
improved, even if an additional tax should
have to be levied for the purpose; but be-
fore launching out, as proposed by MIR.
Williams resolution, let the work already
undertaken be completed. Ver6um Sap.
MAIN STREET.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
THE COURTS.

PeoBATE CoURT.-LAura F. Woods was
.nnointed and qualified rs guardian Of Julia
II and Robert l.. Woods, minors.
CIRcUIT CoURT.-Read vs.. Bell, dis
missed.
Fakin Bros. VS.. Noel & Platter, pending.
CuANCERY COURT.-Michael Knox VS..
NJ. j. & j. II. Haralson, dissolution OF IN
junction and appointment OF receiver;
w. II. Bradford and others VS.. James
Hamilton and Others, appointment OF guar
dian al litum. g
Martha A. Stevens vs.. john Z. Stevens
and others, Jesse jordan made party COM
p~lainant: c-.I conformation
Of sale. NJ
Mary Brown, administrators, vs.. Mary
Brown, order Of resale.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
Calico Hop.

Oasnite the unfavOTable weather last
nj Int the calico hop at McClure's Hall was
: eomnlefe success. 1t was not a public
agai- only those being admitted who had
~oca;rad tickets. The committee of man
aTors were VIM. Reece, Taylor Hood, Ed.
Gorbitt. Chas. Willard and f. p. keesee.
Ali h ladies' wore their c~alicoes, but they
1rera most elegantly trimmed. and were as
ATTRACTIVE as the finest silks. II was
tbrouobout a L ost agreeable entertainment,
snd the Young men composing the club
can he congratulated for thus carrying out
and managing Il Of the best hops OF the
season.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
Struck by Lightning.

On Tuesday night last a colored man
named George Henderson, living in Nc
Calls addition in the tenth district, while
sitting bv the IRE, was struck by lightning,
one OF his shoes and a sock being taken
from his foot bv the ~thunderbolt. The
cb;mnev of his house was first struck, and
shattered to pieces. After receiving the
shock. he remained in an insenslble condI-
tion for upwards Of twenty minutes, and
was supposed TO be dead, but then came to
his senses. and was found TO be right side
Mn with care.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
GOODS

Ever offered in the city Of Nashville; and, on
Monday morning, the Grand Portals viii open,
with the Wild freshness of morning, and expos
to view the endless stock Of Dry Goods, No
tons, ETC., etc. Below We give a small account
of the many Goods to which we now call your
especial attention and impartial examination:
CalieOes, best brands, 9e.; Percales,
Cretons; French and English CalieOes
from 162-3up; Cassimeres for men and
boys wear; Linens, Damasks, Towels,
Crashes, Linen Sheetings and Pillow
Castings, DOmesties, Sheetings, Mar
settles Quilts, Piques, Lawns, etc., HO-
siery, Laces, EmbrOideries, Underwear,
Linen Handkerehiefs, Ruehes, Heck-
ties, Kid Gloves, Parasols, Fans, some
thing new; Dress Goods, Alpaeas, Bonn
bazines, special lines Of Mourning
Goods, Tamaise, Canton and Striped
Grape Cloths; Silks, all new shades;
Summer Silks, Satins, new Silk Pop
lins, Lace Yeilings, Spanish Laces and
Capes; Ready-made Suits in great va
riety and at lowest prices.
All of the above will be sold at unheard of
low prices. Judgment and experience com
bined, and q firm decision to give you goods at
the smallest minimum profits.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

tionary; minus 81 tendency 20 fall; plusltlten
dency TO rise. A FORD, Observer.
The river was rising rapidly at this point
last evening, with 20 feet on the Shoals.
From the heavy rains that have fallen with
in the past "A hours, We may expect 20 see
the Cumberland higher than it has been
this season.
The Bolivar ii. Cooke with a good trip
arrived from Paducah. On account Of the
bad weather she did not get OF last ever
ing, and is to depart early this morning.
The shippers Ownarrived from the upper
Cumberland with the best trip that ever
came down the river. She had 322 hhds.
tobacco, so head Ofcattle, the usual amount
of barter, and about 80 passengers. tDl
The Ella Hughes also came in from
above with $50 bids. tobacco.
The Burksville got in from the upper
Cumberland with 1O5 hhds. tobacco.
The Tom Reece, atOw-boat, arrived from
st. Louis with a lot Of empty barges. They
will probably be loaded with cedar lumber.
We hear it intimated that the Shippers
Own will to-day be presented with a new
set Of colOrs by one of our tobacco factors
The Ada Heilmsn is the regular packet
for Paducah at IL O'Clock to-day, Capt.
Massengale commanding.
The Shippers Own, in charge Of the
popular Capt. Ryman, departs for the head
of the river this evening a. O'clock
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

ChaIybeate Water.-The Chalybeate
Spring, at the east end of the Suspension
Bridge, is open throughout the year. The
Spring has been closely covered, and by
means of a pump, the water can be obtain
ed as well at high tide in the river as at the
present time. An analysis of this spring
it to be equal to any in the country.
am IW
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

A LIVELY discussion was raised in tn
Cincinnati Academy of Doctors last week
by the remark of one of them that is known
in the profession hat the practice of abOr-
ton is frequent in members IN good stand
inc: vet we find no mention of this inter
esting affair, and no denial of the statement,
in the Clinic, the peculiar medical journal
of this city. Why is this thus ?eCiRein-
natl Gazette, Aprii 6.