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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

A Spanish war steamer has chased British
schooner into harbor of Hayti, and the Hay
tien authorities have found contraband cargo
on board. 40 examination of the case is being
made by tho British Consul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

A dispatch from Norfolk, says there is no
truth 10 the report that there is yellow fever
there. The president of the board of health
states there has been none at quarantine and
the city was never healthier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

a telegram from Berlin to the Pail Mall Ca
zette says the German Government has de-
creed. that declarations OF submission to the
new laws by Catholic clergymen shall be kept
stricsly secret for the purpose of protecting
them from the prosecutions of the Uultramon-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

Lady Franklin wife o. Sir John Franklin. the
ill-tated Arctic explorer, died in London last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

REMARKs.-Wheat is active and firm; Offer
ings OF ll22 bushels, with sales of good white at
l4O and red at los for inferior, and 1873, 40 l42
and l43-lstter tor choice. Corn is steady at
Saturdays quotations; sales OF mixed at 81 and
SO, with offerings of ll43 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19
FIsHWAYs ON THE PoToMAc. The Wash

FIsHwAYs ON THE PoToMAc. The Wash
iugton Star says:
A portion of the fish commissioners of Mary
land and Virginia, accompanied by corps of
engineers, went up the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal to the Great Falls, q few days since, to as
certain the practicabiity of fshwsy across
those falls for the ascent of fish. We are graft.
fed to hear that the survey is conclusive as to
the practicab;lity of the scheme This is great
enterprise. The Potomac, with its tributaries,
would, if open to the ascent of sea fish, shad,
rock, herring and California salmon, supply
healthful and delicious food for millions OF peo-
PIE. 1t is we'll sscertsned fact that the higher
up stream the spawn is deposited the more
vigorous arc the young fish, and the better able
to confront the strong currsnts of tidewster. In
the opening 0! this gr=at ri IT for the ascent of
fish, four Ststes- w est Virginia, Pennsylvania
Virginia and Maryland ard Washington city,
the seat OF government-are deeply and directly
Interested; and the scheme is Of such proper
toHs as to be national, and the expenses attend
ing It's successful completion should BIZ betrayed
by the Federal Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19
SRRlSgu

ARRIVED.
Steamship E Knight, New York, to Hooe
& Johnston.
=, SteAm:hlp George Il Stout, Philadelphia, to
F A Reed
Steamer Sue, Point Lookout, to j Broders s.
Co. She reports bay vessel ashore at Pcrsim-
mon Point, and brig and thirteen coasters in
the river bound up.
Schr Emma Airy, Jersey City, to American
= schr Ida Birdsall, Groton: to American Coal
Company.
schr j Langrall, Baltimore, to JAM
Jason & Co..
Schr L Virginia, Norfolk, to Smoot s. Perry.
Schr Anna Lyons, Windsor, N. s., to w A
Smoot.
Schr Julia, Havre-de- Grace, to w A Smoot.
Schr Ximina, Machiss, to Dsvy s. Harmon.
Schrs N b Skinner, Carrie Holmes and John
u Paige, for Georgetown.
SAILED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by F A
Reed
Steamer Sue, Baltimore, by Broders s. Co
Schrs Jesse Murdock, Lille Falkinbcrv and
u N Anthony, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schr I Seward, for this port, sailed from
Norfolk 18th
schr G VanWyck sailed from Baltimore
for this port 18th.
Schr Louisa Birdsall, hence, at Stonington 18TH
Schr Nary 4 Amsden, hence, at New Lon
don 18th
Schr Chas Martin, hencs, at Portland l4th.
Schr h Sharp, hence for New Haven, pass
ed through He'll Gate 18th.
Schr John Ward, hence, at New York 18th.
Schr Sunlight, hence, at Boston l7th
Schr e II Lawrence, hence at Boston 18TH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

If you once We're au Emwood collar, you will
not be satisfied IN wearing any other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

The statue of Lafayette presented by the
French government to the city of New York,
has arrived on the steamer Amerique 1t was
designed by Bartholdi, and cast in bronze by
BarbedieDne. The figure is little over life
size, and represents Lafayette in his youth,
embarking for America. with the historic
words: "Sitot que j'appris la proclamation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

The total number of failures 10 this country
durlog the FIRST six months of this year we're
3,577, with liabilities amounting to about $73-
O0O, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

Are you bilious? Do you feel drowsy? Have
you the blues? Take dose of Dr.. Bulls
Vegetable Pills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

We are indebted to Senator j. w. johnson
for copies of public documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19
MARRIED.

MARRIED..
On March IA, 1875. at the Jefferson street par
sonage, BY Rev. &. A. Morgan, ALEXANDER
COLE, Of Alexandria. Va, to Miss KATE
DRAM, of Baltimore city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

A petition is in circulation among the resi-
dents OF the lower end of Falls Church district,
Fairfax county, for the appointment by the
County Court of that county of a special con-
stable for duty iu West End and the neig bbor-
hood Of the city grave yards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

MIR. h 4. Farr, of Fairfax county, has gone
West 90 prospecting tour, with view of
permanently locating 10 Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

ASK your Druggist for Duraug's Rheumatic
Remeiy-a sure cure for rheumatism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19
DIED.

DIED.
At his residence, in Lawrence, Kansas, on the
4th instant, WILLIAM s. WOOD, formerly of
Loudoun CO., Va, in the SO, year of his age
In Belmont county, Ohio, on Monday, the
18th instant, MARY CONARD. She had re-
Gently left home in Loudoun to visit her friends
in Ohio, when after short illness she died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

SIX PER Cent paid on deposits, payable on
demand. Special rates on time deposits j. H.
SoUIER l. Co., Washington, d. C.,
my 27-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

FAUoUIER COUNTY" ITEMS. Hon. Samuel
D. Randall visited our town this week by invi-
tatlon of the Hon. Eppa Hunton, and a CON.
siderable humber of citizens aVailed themselves
OF the opportunity presented to pay their re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

IOFFEES-l5 sacks Bio, LsGauyra and
~ Java Cofees just received BY
Jy6 J, G., & E. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

ST. JULIEN CLARET, prime article, i
~ store and for sale by
my 29 GEO. McBURNEY s SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

w HITE DRESS SHIRTS very cheap, just
w received by
nv % u WITMER 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

~ The thanks Of Mrs. Margaret Wise are
hereby rendered the members of tho Fire De-
partment for their untiring efforts and success
IN saving her property last night. jy l9-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-19

"HlTB VICTORIA LAWNS, from l21
w up, cheap, 1T
Jy ~ F.. WILMER co.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
A SUGGESTION.

The following communication from lady
we submit to the consideration Of our railroad
companies: & r.
To the Editor Of the New Orleans Bulletins:
A private letter from sojourner up the JACK
son Railroad says: "If suitable car was pro.
vided, and arranged go as to arrive in the city q
early hour in the morning hundreds q sa,
and farms living along the line Of the railroad"
Why not And from tho Mobile and Morgan's
Road, also. Cannot the agents OF Senator Jones
add this blessing to the cheap ice project?
OnIy those adults who may, by the order Of .
physic a NIB Be ordered milk diet, ever realize
the nature Of the horrible mixtures sold g pure
milk at 60 to 80 cents gallon BY New Orleans
babies. The use of well water in this city. a
most ioathesome and noisome compound-the
drainage of soil fetid with rankest vegetation
is frequent, as one may readily detect by the
odor il the milk is kept one day. ZAIDE.
New Orleans, June rs, 1875.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
A French Story About Americans.

from the Paris Figaro
We have Just heard frightful story the
hero Of which is now in Paris. Three months
ago rivalry in love existed between two mer-
chants of New York. Mr.. Fergus Mcclellan,
domiciled at 43 Broad street, and Samsel
O'Deary, living at 40 Wall street. Both were
paying attention to . young girl, whose name
we feel bound to suppress. One day, without
notifying either Of her LOVERS. she suddenly
LETT New York. Despair united the two enc
mics, who resolved to set out together in
search of the fugitive, and to have an explana-
ton with revolvers when she was found. One
started for Europe, the other searched in
America. Six weeks ago the former learned
that Miss - was with her father in Cal
cutta. He loyalty advised his rival by tele-
graph, and proposed to him the following
arrangement which was accepted: They
would play game of checkers by sending the
moves by transatlantic cable, the stake to be
the life Of one of the players. The game was
begun, and lasted nine days. Mr. Mcclellan,
who remained in America, has just lost the
game. Day before yesterday dispatch in.
formed Mr.. O'Dreary that Mcclellan had
blown his brains out Mr.. O'Deary leaves for
Calcutta to-day. 1t remains to be seen
whether the young girl, the stake in this
mortal game, will have anything to do with
the victor.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
Why Letters go Astray.
From the New York Tribune, I

From the New York tribune.
Mr.. Plimley kindly informed the writer
that there were, including the British, Ger
man and Swiss departments, 5000 money
order offices in the United States; that letters
should 90 astray he does not think surprising.
when it is considered that there are Is
BuffAlos, IL Bostons, Is Buena Vistas, IL
New Ravens, ~ Newarks, IA Alhanys, IL
Oranges, IS Highlands, 8 Hyde Parks, Is
Bradfords, Cincinnatis, and 8 Chicagos, to
say nothing of the almost innumerable
Johnstowns, Jamestowns, and Smithtowns.
Then, too, there are States that are thus
abbreviated: Me-, Nd, Mo-, Mon, Mass,
Mich, and Miss. Now, said the superinten-
dent a letter posted without bearing the name
of the county, is not properly addressed, and
to find one properly addressed passing
through the mails would be like looking for q
needle in haystack. For instance, letter
addressed to Newark, Wayne county, N. Y,
which by the way is a large place, would not
get to Newark, N. j., if so directed, if it had
the county on. The clerk would see that it
was intended for New York, because New
York and Wayne county correspond, nor
would Orange, Sullivan county, N. Y, get to
New Jersey if the did resemble j, because
there is no Sullivan county in New Jersey.
A. T. Stewart & Go. have postal guide and
money order directory. Their money-order
applications have the county, whether it is
Albany or Chicago. That is the secret.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
Miraculous Fish.

A Oonstantinople correspondent writes: In
q Greek church we were shown some miracu-
lous fish, as they were called. In marble
basin we saw some small specimens of the
finny tribe said to be of the. extreme age Of
fourteen hundred years-entirely too old for
cooking purposes, even though we were not
disposed to be too particular as to century
or two. The story about them is to the effect
that when the Turks were beseiging Con-
stantinople some Romans were cooking fish,
when some one told them that the city was in
danger of being captured. The Romans re-
Piled that when the fish jumped out Of the
pan into the water then Constantinople would
fall. Whereupon the half-fried fish jumped
into the water, the Turks jumped into the
city, and I jumped to the conclusion that the
story of these old brown and white fish was
the largest humbug entertained by the Holy
Orthodox Greek Church.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
Unfortunate Chicago.

It is proverbial that rats desert sinking ship.
Sinking Chicago is no exception. There is per-
feet hegira of its people, and not even the hotel
registers, graveyard headstones, or the Ss4
its directory to metropolitan proportions Last
year they got together, by dint Of hard work, a
curious volume Of nomenclature that was any
thing but q directory, but commended itself to
the Chicagoan only for the number Of names. It
counted 1928. Even that commentator is
lacking this year, for it is announced in Chcsg go
telegram, with dismal lack of the customary
Fl ,urish, that the forthcoming directory will con-
tain only lag, 900 Names decrease Of 5918. TAX
ing the proportion IT names to population here.
tofore adopted in Chicago, viz one to three and
7O8 people have shaken the dust of the bankrupt
iowa from their feet in the last twelve MONTHS
81. LOtcas Republican.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
Leukin2 for Tricllin@.

The ladies. particularly, object to trichin@.
Probably nobody shows much anxiety to
come across the little twisters IN his food
but the ladies particularly oppose their pres
ence A few days ago well known gentle
man ordered from his butchers q large ham
and piece of dried beef weighing almost as
much as the ham and somewhat similar to 1t
in appearance. The next day when he went
home at noon he found his wife and the ser
want girl busily engaged in the kitchen. The
wife had an opera glass and was inspecting
the meat.
"What's up?" asked her husband.
"Well. we thought we'd have some ham
for supper and didn't want any of those
tri-Sarah, believe that's one; just look at it
and see. Ugh! It's q nice lean ham, amt
it 2"
The husband leaned up against the door
post and broke into tremendous guffaw.
"Oh, yes That is always the way with
you men! Surprising I didn't look for tri-
chime. and there should be some, and we
should-bah- 'em and die. Guess you
wouldn't laugh then r
And then the husband roared the more.
He endeavored to speak-and pointed at the
meat-slapped his legs and roared again.
"Why, William, what is the matter with
your I don't see anything very funny in try
ing to prevent harm. Why, yesterday read
about family down in Missouri somewhere
that-why, William ~ say, don't you want
somebody to help you laugh ?"
By this time the husband had gained con-
troll of himself sufficiently to pick up the meat
and hold it before his wife's eyes. "Beef y
he said, "ha-ha- dried beef-better get q tele-
scope-oh, myw
Actually, she had been examining piece
of dried beef with an opera glass, trying to
find trichinm. She didn't say much when
her husband asked her how long she had
been keeping house, but she put the opera
glass back and told Sarah perhaps she'd bet
ter 60 and get the ham, now, and they'd have
some for dinner, "when people who know SO
much get through lsughing at little thing
like that !"--Erenieg Wisconsin.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
OUR INSANE.

The condition Of our Asylum for the Insane
has, for a long time past, been q subject OF
much regret, and every Grand Jury we have
had of late years has endeavored to direct
public attention to the absolute necessity Of
doing something to alleviate the sufferings Of
the unfortunate inmates Of that place.
Many and strong appeals have been made
for municipal and individual aid for the Asy-
lum, and finally when it became known that
the poor sufferers had not even the necessary
clothing, and needed, in many instancess bed
to lie upon, q few Of our most charitably in
clined ladies formed small association for
the purpose Of themselves soliciting donations
of clothing and food for distribution among
the inmates of the asylum. The success of
these ladies has been very gratifying. but
much more is needed, and it is not reasonable
to expect that the ladies will be able to keep
up the institution almost entirely unaided as
they are.
We favor the suggeqtion which has been
made that the asylum be given in charge Of
the Sisters of Charity. The devotion of
these noble women in all good works is pro-
verbal, and the energy and industry which
they bring to aid them rarely fails to work
out most beneficial result
Placing the asylum in their charge would
not of course preclude private individuals
from exerting themselves as best they could
to aid the cause, and doubtless the goods ID.
tiers would gladly welcome their cooperation
in the work. 1t has been shown beyond q
peradventure that the State and city are in
capable Of managing this institution with
success. Complaints have been earnest and
loud against the manner in which the asy-
lum has been conducted, and now sugges-
ton is offered, which, if adopted, would
surely result in at least an Improvement If
not an entire change for the better.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
A Kentucky Prehistoric City.
rFrono the Frank fort (Kvl Yeoman. I

Mr.. Green Bolts, the owner of farm at
Peeled Oak, on Slate creek, noted section of
Bath coanty, in blowing up about sixty acres
Of level land this spring, discovered the ruins
of a city of regular streets, curbed with stone,
and evincing a higher order Of architectural
knowledge and greater civilization than any
other prehistoric remains yet found in this
country. Many years ago faint trace of a
similar city was noticed in Montgomery
county, near Mount Sterling, but the owners
Of the land, having little taste for backward
researches, almost or entirely obliterated the
evidences to make room for corn growing.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

We read in New York letter that can en-
counter. which nearly led to an ARRAY, took
place the other evening at a famous and
fashionable restaurant, between two some
what famous men-George Wilkes, the editor
and proprietor of the Spirit Of the Times, and
George B. Butler, the nephew of Gen. But
Ter, the editor and proprietor Of the Arcodian
and the husband Of the popular actress, Rose
Etynge. An article had appeared in Wllkes's
Spirit, Of which paper Mr.. Butler was formerly
the dramatic critic, which was supposed to
point directly, in no complimentary manner,
to Mr. George B. Butler and his wife. The
quarrel might possibly have led to serious re-
suits, for both men are strong willed, both
bitter, and both rather pugnacious, had it not
been for the admirable temper, politeness and
kindness of Mr.. Charles Delmonico, which
succeeded in calming down for the time being,
at least, the troubled waters "-ErchGnge.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
The Confederate 'sSurviyOrs' Association. y

From the Savannah News.l
A proposition has been made by Theodore
Hamilton, of Baltimore, and o member Of
Longstreet's old corps, to Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston, as President of the Survivors As
sociation, which is of interest to our readers
generally. The proposition Of Mr.. Hamilton
by company composed Of the highest order
Of talent, to Be selected in New York, six
nights in each of the cities of Savannah, Au-
gusta. Atlanta, Macon and Columbus. A GER
tain number of tickets are to be sold, at one
admittance to performance, fine engrav-
ing and q chance at prize Of $4,000. The
plan was suggested to Mr.. Hamilton by GEN.
tleman of Macon as an excellent method by
which funds could be raised for the children
and widows of Confederate soldiers. A gen.
eral meeting of the subordinate organization
of the Survivors Association Of Confederate
Soldiers and Sailors" will be held in Macon
during the State Fair, when it is probable, the
details of the proposition will be accepted.
and the plans perfected.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
[For the Bnuetin.l
PLEDGE.


Let us wipe ont wrongs that shame us !;
Let's renew our ancient fame,
So that when our children name us
Twill not be to blush or blame;
Give us Truth and give us Honor,
Now SO broken, SO profaned,
And our Old State-swear upon her
She shall never more be stained.
II.
Let us rise up, strong and daring,
Heroes in noble cause;
Consecrate unto our Future
Upright men and honest laws;
Let us have back Truth and Honor,
Now so PROSTATE, so profaned,
And our Old Statesmen upon her
She shall never more be stained.
New Orleans, June %, 1875.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

Clasping Hands Across Bunker Hill.
The Boston Advertiser, calling attention to
the cordial feeling OF reunion and good will
between the sections manifested at the Bun
ker Hill Centennial, says:
All! now, indeed, after go many years OF
arrangement and undreamed of perils and
suffering, we see fulfilled that splendid and
prophetic utteranceN of Abraham Lincoln in
March, 1861: "We are not enemies, but
friends. We must not be enemies-though
passion may have strained, it must not break
our bonds Of affection. The mystic chords Of
memory, stretching from every battlefield and
patriot grave to every living heart and hearth.
stone al oveFthis broad land, will yet swell
the chorus of the Union, when again touched,
Is surely they win be, by the better angels OF
our nature"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

The New Orleans Pacific Railway Com
pany has, We are glad to learn, perfected its
plan for the purpose Of raising funds to COM
mence the immediate construction of q road
from Alexandria to Texas terminus. In our
morning edition We will give the details Of
the plan. The charter Of the company is in
the hands of the notary, for signatures, and
win be published at an early day.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

A fussy and over particular young lady was
having her photograph taken, and just as the
operator had got down to the perfectly
still" business, she suddenly threw up her
arms, and exclaimed: ''There, forgot to put
my hustle onr'
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

Mary? Why, thought you could read ? >
Mary-"Well, maam, does know my letters
fustrate so longs they keep all in row, Blu. just
as soon as they gifts mixed up into words I'm
beat
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27
youngSter.

sAre these soaps all one SCENT" inquired
lady Of juvenile salesman. "No, a'am,
they're all ten CENTS" replied the innocent
younpSter
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

An Irish peer travelling in France with . negro
servant, directed him, il questioned on the sub
ject always to say that his master was French
man. The man WAS punctilliously faithful to his
orders but whenever he said, ssMy massa am .
Frenchman," he always added, ''and so am L.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-27

Another case of witchcraft is reported in
Chelsea, the victim being a respectable lady
who was recently visited by two white women.
The voudoos told her to empty her bed of its
feathers and that she would find something
there. The lady did as requested, and was
her that her husband would be i'll very soon
and that size had been vouhooed. Since then
she has been quite i'll, and we understand that
some indignation is felt by the neighbors
toward the two voudoo women, who are said
to keep vegetable stalls at one of the market
houses. It is reported that they will be in
dicted by the grand jury in order to put a
stop to their witchcraft. Memphis Appeal. 2.