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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24
On HIS MUSCLE The New York Times o

On HIS MUSCLE. The New York Times of
Tuesday tells the following tale:
Last night there was considerable excitement
among the politicians who make the vicinity
Of Union Square their rendezvous The cause
was passage of arms in which prominent
Democratic politician, indeed, no less parsonage
than Hon. John MorriSscy, figured The other
person concerned was Colonel George II. But
ler There was substantially but one version
of the affair, and that was generally accepted
as the truth. 1t seems that a crowd of persons
assembled 10 Golfers bar-room, on Broadway,
corner of Thirteenth street, and John Morris
sey and Col. Butler, were of the company.
During the course of the evening Butler, who
is said to have been excited" addressed Mr.
Morrissey as follows: Come, John Kelly, and
have drink. Tothis invitation MIR. Morris
sey responded by asking Col. Butler whether
he knew anything detogatory to Mr.. kelly's
character as an honest man or his honor as
gentleman. Butler replied that John Kelly was
an Irish. Instantly the last speaker was
seized with strong hands by the coat collar, and
the angry voice of John Morrissey was heard 10
the silence caused by this prompt action de-
handing an instant retraction. There was a
moments hesitation as the hurley form of the
ex-CongressDan lowered over that Of the Col
onel. The latter, who is believed not only to
have spoken when under excitement" but even
without considering the probable consequences
of such strong language, hastily apoogized, but
not before his bat had been smashed on his
head At an early hour this morning Buffers
nose was much swollen and his eyes black, and
those who are skilled in such affairs say be will
not be able to appear 10 public for some days"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

A machine company at Hartford, Conn.,,
have contract to furnish the Prussian Govern
ment with machinery sufficient to make two
million rifles of new and improved pattern.
The contract is for the sum Of one million dol
lars, and the machinery will. it is stated, be
the most perfect ever made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Major VIM q. Robbins, late of the Federal
army, lost leg on the 18th instant, while
fighting on the side of the citizens of New Or'
leans He saw the oppression and outrage
which were continually CALLING and insulting
patient and brave people, and, without count
ing the cost, he threw himself into the ranks
of the citizen sodiery. In their cause he lost
a leg. The conduct of Maj. R. will not soon
be forgotten,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The manufacturers Of New England are over.
stocking the market. The supply of goods has
so far exceeded the demand that prices have
run down to figures which they consider render
business Improbable. At meeting held in
Boston, yesterday, it was resolved to reduce
the production of the cotton mills until the
market value goes up considerably above what
it is now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Ex-Gov. Phillip Francis Thomas, of Talbot
county, was yesterday nominated for Congress
BY the Democratic Conservative Convention OF
the First district of Maryland. Mr.. Thomas
has already served three terms IN Congress,
first from 1889 to 1S4l, and next from lS43
till lS47 when he was elected Governor OF the
State. He was elected to the United States
Senate in 1869, but was refused his seat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Yesterday the mercury in the thermometer
rose as high as eighty degrees only in the e1-
IRENE South, while on Mount Washington the
mercury went down so low that the people up
there must have had serious thoughts of pre-
pairing for winter in earnest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Mr.. Tombs, of Georgia, has lately been say
ing good many things that might as we'll not
have been said, and for which he is being Sc
vcrely criticised and generally Condemned So
many people talk too much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The thieving epidemic is raging. A man en- :
tered school house, near Ediuburg, last Thurs
day night aod stole about twenty small books
from the Sunday School library He was arrested
in Woodstock on Friday and after trial was
sentenced to ten days confinement in the couu-
ty iail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Marshal MacMahon has sent as wedding
present to the Duke and Duchess OF Edinburgh
two handsome vases of Sevres china, maputac
tured especially for their Royal Highnesses
They are said to be marvels of ornamentatlon,
and are decorated with copies of pictures by
Boucher and Vatican, executed by some OF
the first artists In Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The Chicago Tribune, independent republl'
can, commenting upon Louisiana affairs
declares that chad this Kellogg usurpation
been attempted in Ohio, Illinois, or Michigan it
would not have been tolerated one day by the
people of either State; nor could all the army
and navy of the United States have induced or
compelled them to submit to such an atroclous
despotism and fraud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

In those parts of England where the farm
laborers have land to cultivate as gardens for
themselves none OF them have joined the
Union, gone on strikes, or listened to the per-
suasioDs of the agitators to emigrate. AS the
custom Of giving the laborers land in this way
is becoming very general, it is likely that we
shall hear much less of discomfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

An article 10 an English magazine goes into
the statistics of opium eating, and, ackno"l-
edge the increase of the habit in England. A
New York paper has made some investigation
as to another habit, this time peculiarly Am
ercan one, the practice of "snuff dipping, .
which prevails extensively in New York and at
the North as we'll as in portions of the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The u. S. District Court for the Northern
District of Georgia has decided that the Bank
rupt act allows the homestead exemption made
by the laws of Georgia, in spite of judgment
lien which took effect in 1867
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

A telegram from Calcutta states that the
Viceroy has decided that an expedition consis-
ting Of 1900 men shall start against the Durf-
fas, tribe on the northwest frontier, who
have made raids and still hold British captives.
The troops will move early in December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The New York Republican State Convention
Yesterday unanimously renomiuated Governor
John A. Dix. General John g. Robinson was
unanimously renominated for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, and Alexander Barley for Canal Com
missioner. Senator Couking delivered long
speech, in which he maintained that the mis-
sion of the Republican party is not dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

An exchange very seDSibly suggests, consld-
ering the number of cattle that are killed on
the railroads, that until the question as to re-
sponsibility is deterInin, !, it woulCsbe safe to
keep cattle away from the track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The Louisville Courier Journal says: AT
torney General Williams has not been IN
proper state of mind since he cut that ridlcu-
lous figure as the Presidents nominee tor
Chief Justice; but why be should distribute
his bad temper over the South, which had
nothing to do with either his incompetency or
his failure, is a little singular
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Assistant Postmaster General Marshall who
remained at his post all the summer, being Act
ing Postmaster eneral for some mouths, took
vacation for FIVE or six days last week; but
has returned to his Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Two parties are contending for the possession
of the White Sulphur Spriogs-one headed
by Mr.. Geo. l.. Peyton, 1.-THE present essee)
wanting to rent it year by year; the other head
ed by Col. j. L. Darlington, Of Richmond,
wanting to lease it for seven years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

A writer in the Washington Republican, while
undertaking to disparage Mr. Tucker as an ora
tor, admits that he will be elected to Congress-
when the country at large will be able to judge
of his oratorical ability. Even the Radicals
in his district seen to be pleased with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The farmers 10 many sections of the State are
holding their wheat in anticipation OF better
prices, bnt all the indications are adverse to a
speedy advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

A young farmer in Madison county, N. Y,
raised fty-eight pounds Of pototoes this season
from single seed potato weighing three
fourths of pound, which was cut up and plan
ted in twelve hills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The Connecticut Commissioners report that
the Texas cattle disease prevails in the western
part of the former State. 1t has also appeared
in Western Massachusetts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The excitement in Edgefed, s. c., has sub
sided aud there are no immediate appreben.
sons of further disturbance between the races
Accounts from the scene of the recent trouble
report all quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

There has been rain in Texas at last. The
North Texas Enterprise says: 1.-THE rain has
come at last, purifying the air, reviviug the
parchsd and withered vegetation, relieving the
thirst of thousands of suffering creatures; re-
freshing nature, and making the earth rescued
with inv -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The river Thames is reported TO be drying
up. The outflow has been much increased by
the new embankment, which is thought to be
the cause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The ground on which the Northumberland
House stands in London was bought for the
purpose of opening up new street. The price
paid was S2,4S9,500, check for which i'm
mense sum was handed over to the late owner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Roman relics are still being unearthed 10 Eng.
land.
St. Louis is anxious to have $1,000, 900
opera-h house.
A white silk can be turned and renovated in
fifty different ways.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Stauuton is one of the most prosperous towns
in the State, aud its citizens among the most
public spirited; which is the cause of its pros
perity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The American Society of Civil Engineers,
at recent meeting in New York, appointed
committee of FIVE to investigate the necessary
conditions OF success, and to recommend plans
for the best means of rapid transit for passen-
gers; and the best and cheapest methods OF
delivering, storing and distributing goods and
freight iu and about the city OF New York,
with instructions to examine plans, and to re-
ceive suggestions such as parties interested In
the matter may choose to offer, and to report
on or before the first day of December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

10 the twenty FIVE there
were 262 500 new houses built in London, and
657S new streets and II squares were formed
The leogth of these new streets and squares ex-
ceeded ll5S miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

MIR. Hagner, of Annapolis, was, yesterday,
nominated for Congress by the Republican
Convention of the Fifth Maryland district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24
NUTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.
City Collectors Office,

Alexandria, Va, June 18th, 1874.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bill, 10;
1874 are now in the hands of the Collectors and
the attention of al parties Interested is respect
fully called To the second section OF the Revenue
bill, which is rs follows:
Be it further enacted, That there shall be les.
led and collected upon all tax bills not paid
within thirty days after being put into the hands
Of the Collectors for collection, two and one hall
per cent; upon all such bills not paid within SIX.
ty days thereafter, live per cent; and upon Nil
such not paid within ninety days thereafter ten
per cent upon the amount ol such bills, ro5Pcc-
lively.
Office: Room No. 6, Royal street front, MAJ
ket Building.
JNO. r. HILL, Col. n. Dist.
ie 26-co}m s. h. FIELD, Col. ). Dist.
r AUNDKY SOAPS-B. T. Rabbits bcst
IL Soap, do. N. Y. City, Mckeonc, Van II ""-
gan & Goa German Olive, james W"bh- I'm,
proved Olive, Lyons Ammonia G. Is. Jewell
u Co.'S Laundry, j. Grigg " Co.'S. FarnIIy ana
L. Tubrnur's "
scpS r. b. LAWSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows, after con-
siderable discussion, has resolved that all splr-
ituous, vinous, and malt liquors shall be ex-
cluded from the lodge-rooms and ante.rooms
or halls connected with or adjoining thereto
when under the control of any subordinate or
degree lodge or encampmcnt Of that order. A
new funeral and anniversary ceremony have
also been adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Kansas has baby with three well-formed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

De Beaumont whose death was announced
Yesterday by cable telegram from Paris, was
one of the most distinguished geologist IN the
world. For more than half a century ne has
been most industrious laborer, and has pub
lished number of works which are standards
in this branch of science. De Beaumont was
76 years old, and for some years has been FER
petua Secretary to the Academy of Sciences
succeeding to that position on the death OF the
celebrated Arago. The late Emperor Napo:
leon raised him to the dignity Of Senator and
a Grand Officer of the Legion Of Honor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

Between the 9th Of July and the lst OF Au-
gust the Imperial German Mint coined l,757,-
$50 marks in gold This process has been going
on for some months The amount coined is not
very large, but if continued with the quiet per-
severance which is a distinguishing characters
tic of the present government, the aggregate
total at the end of the year will be formidable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24
TAlL GOODS!

FALL GOODS FALL, GooDs,,
We have just opened fine selection for the
coming season, consisting in part Of PUGLE
FRINGE Cut Bead Necklaces, Beaded Belts,
Yak and Blonde Lscos Be.ded Pockets and &
variety IF other novelties st our
NEW STORE,
No g. King street, opposite Sarepta Hall.
sep "a FERGUSON'S HAIR DEPOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

stock company has been organized 10
Shenandoah county for the purpose OF cstab-
fishing cheese factory. About two thousand
dollars has been subscribed. We would like
to hear of factories not only for the manutac-
ture of cheese, but for everything else that can
be made in Virginia, being established all over
the old Commonwealth The amount OF money
sent out of the State annually for the purchase
of articles that could be made at home, better
and cheaper, would soon relieve our poop lie OF
their burdens, enrich them. attract lmmlgra-
ton aud capital, and make Virginia prosperous
and to prosper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

QUINN
SULPHATE OF QUINIh.
100 ounces just received and for sale by
sop 4. 5. LEADBEATEK y BRO.
CREEN GINGER, White and Black Nus;
W tard Seed, Celery Seed, and Wn"lr MI!
Ground Spices, strictly pure, Just received nj"
for sale by GEO. McBURNE1 SOS'
augG ito snd 10 King str"",.
CTAYNERS STICKY FLY PAPER bay
- it, and secure relief from the great house
hold pest. Only live cents q sheet.
HENRY COOK CO.,
iyl WhoIe,nl" agents.
GoAN'' Agents for
ZELL'S AMMONIATED BONE SUrhk-
PHOSPHATE.
sur3l WASHINGTON g. Bro.
rIvE GROSS OF DAVIS & MlLLERS
4 FLAVORING EXTRACTS resolved ui'
day, which we are prepared to sell to the Ir"''
'' HENRY COOK & CO.,
sup II lO7 King street
A XLE CREASE! AXLE GREASE we
~ have lust received five gross superior AXIS
Grease, which we offer to the trade ut II very 10"
figure ,,,,,>,r, co
aug 81 hhN ~ CoOh q "
OIL FOR MACHINERY-W have in store
" full stock Of pure Winter Sperm, Lard,
Ey.ra Machine, Lubricatiny shd other Oils !o'
machinery, Of ali kinds, for sale al lowest prIc"-.
aug3 L. D LIZA DBEhl LEN " DIV
NFILLERS NEURALGIA PILLS-l nave
WI this day received another supply OF :"'
above Pilis--a sure cure for Neuralgia f''
sale by ,.,,rn>
aug Is w. r. CKhlbH ~
- BONES kINGSFORD' coz
i - STARCH, Maizena, Fo&'s Pear H"1
kngsford's Pure Starches, for sale By .
GEO. McBURNEI u SON,
aug 10 lGG and 10 King street.
" FIFTY CENTS PER POUND.
Also choice Gunpowder and Japan Tess fec'''
ed this day By su,puny
je % DAY " IL a u -
~ BBLs FAMILY ROE HERElS" '''
.ug 81 I''e y WASHINGTON & BRO.
C,UGAR.CURED HAMS-Magnoa, Bsn"s''
- Palmetto, Star, and other choice brands.
Sen r. B. LAWSON x CO.
CUGARS-25 bbls. REFINED SUdA"'
- received and for sale By ,nH
aug Is DAY q J.. ~,
all VITRIOL-l0 carboys received LUIS 80
" and for sale low by ,pvscD
sep4 ---------. D Az y = :
FOR BOYS cheap stcps
~ sep9 u. r y"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
NEAR ALEXANDRIA.

NEA L ADEA AN DINA.
Tho 3lst Annual Session begins SEPT. Sd,
1874. Elevated and beautiful location. Four
resident Assistants. Terms rs before. Cala-
logue sent on application to the Principal
L. VI. BLACKBOARD, MA,
" l5-eotO1 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24
Work has been resumed at many of the iron

Work has been resumed at many of the iron
works in different parts of the country and busl-
ness in iron and steel is looking up again. Inc
abundance of iron ore, and its superior quality
found in Virginia, and especially 10 localities
contiguous to this city, have suggested the es-
Establishment here of furnaces and mills, and we
vet hone, at no distant day, to see the projects
that have been on foot for some time, looking to
the erection of furnaces at this point successfully
carried into operation. AS We have frequently
said there is no more eligible point in the
country for the profitable manufacture OF iron
than Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-24

TIVE GROSS OF DAVIS s. MlLLERS
4 FLAVORING EXTRACTS resolved tt's
day, which we are prepared to sell to the trace
HENRY COOK & CO.,
sug II lO7 King street
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-12-25
TIE ANNUAL STA TENENT OF
- THE CHESA PEAKE Dc OHIO
R4TLROAD

The stockholders of the Chesapeake Il
Ohio Railroad held their annual meeting
in Richmond on Wednesday last, and the
reports of the officers were read. That OF
Vice President Wickham shows that the
earnings OF the road for the year ending
September 80, 1874, were 81 1850, 159, di-
yided as follows: Passenger fare, $453 ,376:
freight $950,312; express freight, $l5,o3s;
mail, $3S, $3.50; miscellaneous, s., All. The
expenses were $1,214,340, leaving nett
earnings of $245, $40. The exhibit shows an
increase over the previous year of-in
freight, $239,927; passenger fare, S3,SsS;
express freight, $1,014; mail, $4,S25; a
total increase of $249 ,6S1 in nott earnings.
The increase of expenses over 1923 WAS
1884 $40. The small increase in passenger
fare is attributed to the interruption OF
navigation in the Ohio. The increase in
freight, amounting to twenty-five per cent,
done in the face of great stagnation in bust
ness, is attributed to the development Of the
resources Of the country through which the
road passes President Huntington SPEAK
| confidently of the early settlement OF the
company's financial affairs on the proposed
basis, but warns the tardy bondhol ders
| that teach days delay in accomplishing
| this result is Il serious detriment to very
| important interests that are awaiting the
determination Of that eff 'rt; and that the
| delay, il too long protracted, must inevi-
| tably prove fatal to those interests" He
regards the completion of the Western
connection of the road as "an absolute ne
| 'cnccitU ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-12-25

REV. Mr.. BEEcHER AND Miss EDNA
DEAN PRocToR-MoRE GUSHING Cor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS following letters are
published in the New York and Brooklyn
papers:
BROOKLYN, December II, 1S74.-My
Dear Miss Proctor: OF all men, surely
have the right to congratulate you on the
effectual disposition made by the referees
report OF the miserable and shameless
ISLANDERS cast upon you. [ have been the
innocent cause of great sorrow to you.
Such Wanton asperslon would be intolera-
bic upon man, but upon woman so lit
tie able to defend herself, SO sensitive even
to the very shadow of dishonor, such SLAM
derS are atrOclOuS crimes: but now that
you have been indicated, | am content
not to have quite had my own way. For
was at first hurt not little that the case
Was adjusted without giving me all oppor-
tunity to publicly and under oath to deny
the shameful allegations made, and to
brand the stories us malignant falSehoodS
in their relation to you and in their rela-
ton to me. You know assuredly that
never uttered any alleged injurious state
mentS concerning you, as | know there
were never any grounds on your part for
such wicked stories. | am, as ever, very
truly yours,
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
p. S.-Do you know that we have come
to the shortest days? After two OF three
more, every day viii have more sunlight
in it than its predecessor. May the omen
be blessed.
BROOKLYN, December lS.-Dear MI.
Beecher: | thank you for your letter OF
yesterday. With its expressions Of sympa-
thy at the terrible injustice and cruelty l
have had to endure, and with its congratu-
lations upon the end attained, should
have been glad if you could have had an
opportunity to deny publicly, under oath,
this atrocious story. At the same time |
attached little Importance to such denials,
Tor it has always seemed to me that the
| absurdity and impossibility of your ever
T! having uttered a syllable of this SANDER
must be DIS apparent to all the world as it
| is to myself, and now that the lie has been
retracted in open court by those who pro-
claimed it, with the adherence and scorn
| it merits [ dismiss it forever. So my heart
uplifts itself, and though these are dark
December days, feel that am enl ering
not winter but spring. Trusting that the
future will, indeed, bring you sunlight
without clouds, and that your remaining
years will be the happiest and most useful
OF your life, am yours, cordially,
EDNA DEAN PROCTOR