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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1875-09-11

Professor Duncan. one OF the ablcst
among European astronomers has lately
declared that there il Il strong evidence
that the earth is a solid body now cooling.
because the deeper the penetration into
mines, or of borings into the earth, the hot
ter the temperatures; and if the temperature
continues to increase at depths to which
man canmo, reach, in the same ratio that it
does in depths that he can reach II temper
allure of $3.50 degrees would bc found AT
dcpth of forty five miles. At this TEN.
pcraturc GRANTEES and lavas fuse. Assum
ing, then, says Professor Duncan, the
earth to be hot body now cooling, as ii
cools the rocks must cOntract-mOreOver,
those rocks that are rich in silica will not
contract so rapidly in cooling as others,
and consequently herein is a source OF
change in the shape of the earth. Profess-
or Duncan says that it is well known that
surface changes are going n;that some large
areas of land are in course of slow rising,
while others are slowly sinking, and that
at one geological period there was great
uphcavrl OF the larger portion of the CONT.
nent OF North America lie concludes
therefore, that the globe is cooling unequal
"; the tradition, too, from some parts 10
greater than at others, and in this there
is consequently further source of distur-
bance.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1875-09-11

THE IDEAL OF MANHOOD.-The
period Of complete manhood is fixed by
law at Il But phys,ologically this is Ger
tainly not universally correct; for, although
development may he regarded as accom-
plishcd in every respect at this age in the
healthy english female. and vertical growth
NAV be attained even in the male, man's
vital power cannot be regarded as having
attained its NAHUM development until
about the age of 80. For some years after
the youth has ceased to grow, in the Ordi-
nary sense of the word, the dimensions OF
his chest the great index OF vital power
continue to expand; and numerous are the
incidents derived from military experience
showing that recruits at the age OF 90 are
unable to undergo the fatigue of active
service that is borne with impunty by
men of a more mature age. They arc, lit
orally, not as yet as well nit together. Sew
cral important bones are not perfectly con-
solidated; and it may be specially men,
toned that the strenum, which has to bear
40 great IL strain in laborcd respiration,
and which is specially taxed by the weight
of soldiers knapsack, is not converted
into single plate of bone until after the
thirticth year. 1t is not until the sixth
qunqucnnial period of life that our lead
ing anatomical authorities find that the
following events, connected with the con-
solidation of the skeleton, take place: l.
COMPLETION of the vcrtcbral culumn. 2,
Completion of the sacrum. 3. Coalcscencc
of the third Of the second piece OF the
stcrnum. A. Completion of the ribs. S.
crrStS.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1875-09-11
xelia ions Serrifs.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. A. 8. Nicholson,
Rector Services every Sunday at III O'Clock, a.
NJ, and ut P. ". Sunday school Immediately
after morning services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.Rev. J. +. De
Wore, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at IL
O'Clock A. NJ, and 7:30 p. N. Sunday School at
o'clock Pm. Ciass.meeting Immediately after
services
CATHOLIC CHURcu-Rt Rev. A. NJ. A. B.n-
chet, Bishop Of Nesqusily; Rev. A. Junger, Parish
Priest Divine service every Sunday. ut 3, ana
10 O'Clock A. NJ CatechisIn at O'Clock +. NJ
Nespers vt I o clock P. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
a1eranhria, Uirginia.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER i.

LEGIsLATIvE-Iu the Senate, yesterday,
the Committee on Privileged and Elections
were empowered to send for persons and pa
pcrs in the contested election case of Knight
and johnson, from Richmond, and to have
such portion Of the testimony in the case print
ed as they deem necessary.
A resolution was adopted declaring it mex
pediept to consider any more resolutions con
corning constitutional amendments; aud bill
was read twice repeating an act giving the
United States the franchise of the James River
and Kanawha Canal in case of its construction
by the general government.
The House of Delegates were 10 session but
an hour, and but little was done.
a resolution to appoint joint committee to
consider the practicability of extending the
James River and Kanawha Canal was rejected
and resolution to refer so much of the Gov
errors message as relates to the Centennial tc
the Committee on Federal Relations, was
adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Ihe first session of the Forty fourth Con-
gress will commece on Monday next.
The French town of Ncrac is about to be
lighted by gas made from cork waste and cut,
tlngs.
Members of the Legislature are already alb
senting themselves from Richmond. Stop
pay, and they II stay.
The National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry,
loaned last year $23 $50 to subordinate
Oranges iu the south and west, to aid in re-
covering from local pests
An arrest for Voudouism has been made at
Central Point, Tenn. The prisoner, negro
doctreSs, is accused of performing nominations
and thereby making her neighbors sick
The Workhouse report of the District of
Columbia shows that during the last year that
institution furnished shelter and food to 766 of
the class of paupers known as 'tramps."
The New London Telegraph says that fe-
male cook 10 that city has written a popular
cook book, speaks two or three languages, plays
several musical instruments, aud is, as mi ght
be inferred, "a woman of no little culture -"
If, besides all this, she can actually cook, the
woman is a paragon.
ln New York on Wednesday night Patrick
Tobey became angered at his wife because she
failed to cook steak to suit him, and poured
the contents of "a kerosene eau over her and then
lii match and set her on fire. The woman
|
take warning and learn to cook steaks.
The Richmond Enquirer, commenting upon
the number of exmembers Of the Legislature
who are 10 Richmond soliciting any and every
position, except page, within the gilt of the
body Or its officers, says: ave can't her
admiriug that kind of old Virginia pride which
would rather pull off its coat and work for a
livelihood than serve as subordinate where q
year ago it sat as q law maker" Just So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
Ry Green a. NsjSe

Real Estate Agents and Auctioncers.
( 1OM MlSSiONEkS' SALE-By virtue of y
~ decree Of the Circuit Court fer Alcxan,tria
city, rendered ut its November term, 1879, in
the case OF Edward Stablers admir-. vs.. NJ nv
IRWIN ct al, the undersgned commissioners
therein named, will offer for lie by pubic auc-
tlon, in front Of the Mansion House Hotel, in said
city, on TU ESDAI, the 18Th day OF Dccem Der
1919 at II o'clock m, the HOUSE and ts;s:z.:s4t
LOT located on the east side of ST. Asaph .s.sS
street, between Prince and King sts beginning
at a point equidistant from King and Prince
streets thence eastwardly and parable! to King
and Prince streets lob fee. 5 inches; thence
south and parallel 70 II. Asaph street ~ feet
inches; thence weStwardly and parallel To
hlng and Prince streets to 81. As4ph street;
thence north on st. Asaph street II ii. inches
to the beginning.
Terms of Sale: One tenth of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in three equal
lnstalments at l, and ysssrs, with Interest
the purchaser to give bones with security ,ur
the deferred yInents, and the title 10 be re-
tanned until they are paid.
q. w. WATTLES,
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
nov ZJ-ts Comm rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
OBITU AIRY.

Died, suddenly on the pa day of November,
JAMES CALEB ATH Ely, in the 3Gtu wear o.
his age.
A friend who knew him we'll cannot permit
his name thus to pass away without some mpn
ton OF his many virtues. His heart wss ever
open rs his hand to the call OF suffering human
love and respect of all who enjoyed his ac-
Quaintance.
Patient in his terrible ailiction and conscious
up to the hour of his dissolution, ne babe adlcu
to earth without sigh or grosn, relying upon
the tender mercies of sin forgivng God.
Having crossed the Jordan of dr,lh, he now
rests with loved ones that have gone before,
leaving fond and atnctionate mother, brothers
and sister to mourn his sad fate.
He rests ut home, only Il few steps in advance
of u.s. and will give us happy greeting, when
God in His merclful providence shall call us
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
The Measurement Of Oysters

There having been much dissatisfaction felt
by the owners of oyster vessels plying to this
port from the Eastern Shore counties of Mary.
land and portions Of Virginia at the Irregular
ty 10 measurement by persons employed for
that purpose at the different oyster packing es-
Establishments in Baltimore, Crisfed and Anna
polls, the vessel owners organized several
months ago the Chesapeake Oyster Associa-
ton. 4 special meeting of the Association
was held last evening over the store of Bran
bic d Co., grocers and ship chambers, corner
of Chester and Aiceanua streets, Canton. VIM.
II. Parker presided, with Thomas Mann as
Secretary.
The Association has a membership between
$50 and 700 boatowners. The number of regu-
larly licensed oyster boats plying to this port
are about 200, all of which, it is expected
will be IN short time represented in the AS
ISOLATION.
The oil act of the Association, as stated, is to
secure a uniform regulation 10 the measure
ment OF oysters bill for which was passed BY
the last Legislature, imposing penalty upon
any measurcr Of oysters found violating the
law. Tho owners Ot oyster vessels claim that
this law has been violated to their detrment
aud loss. 1t was also ascertaiued last even
ing that the law will be rigidIy enforced on
Monday next, the Association having appoint.
cd committee of six to secure strict com.
pllancc with the law relating to uniformity
OF measurement.
The principal oyster packers have been mott
fed, and have acquieSced in the demands of
the owners Of vessels, and other packers, it is
probable, will comply with the terms.
1t was stated that the oysters have been
measured in tubs, some holding one and one
half bushels, others three bushels, &c with
20 uniformity of measurement. The latter is
all the oyster.bOat owners ask for, and they
have resolved to secure it by united co-opcra-
Jion.-BuH. Gazctc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

The Legislature, says the Richmond News,
having put itself in condition for work, is
DOW disposed to take little holiday for its
praseworthy action. Most of the members CT
the House would on Friday have adjourned over
till Monday if they could have done so without
the Formally of repairing to the hall in which
they usually sir. Some have gone home, and
some who hav ut would like to be there, and
have their pay sent after them. We expect
no serious legislation at all till after the Christ
mas HOLIDAYS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
Wedding and Incident.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette. ]
LURAY, Dec. This picturesque and
thriving town wore quite gay and lively ap-
pearauce this morning, consequent upon the
marriage here, by the Rev. w. S. Penick, of
Alexandria, at $50 o'clock, of the Rev. f. Nj.
Wharton, to the beautiful and accomplished
Miss Julia b., daughter of Dr. Geo. w. Rust.
The ceremonies over, the happy couple, attend
ed by bridesmaids and groomsmen, 10 buggies
and carriages, left for the nearest railroad de-
pot, New Market,) over the mountains, 10
reaching which they had to ford the Shenan-
doah river. just as one of the buggies, con-
tanning the beautiful Miss s., of Harrison
burg, and her escort started to ford the river
the horse became unmanageable, capsizing the
buggy and throwing the lady out into quite
deep water. Had it not been for the prom pt-
ness of her escort and Mr.. R, of this place,
1t is thought she would have been drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.
TO sho,o the very age and body of the Times.

Three hundred and nine marriage licenses
were issued 10 Baltimore during the month of
November.
Mr. Chas s. Abel, son of A. S. Abell esq.,,
proprietor of the Baltimore Sun, died yester-
day, after a brief illness, aged IS years.
The Democrats of the fourth Tennessee dis
lrict have nominated Fl. Y. Riddle for Con.
gress, to succeed j. NJ. Head, deceased The
nomination is equivalent to election.
Governor Kellogg has transmitted to Wash
ington protest against the reception of certif-
Gates issued to the Democratic members FROM
Louisiana by McEuery, the same gentlemen
having received certificates of election from
| him.
The body Of the woman sent with that of
her child to an express Office 10 Chicago 10
| barrel for shipment, has been identified as the
remains of Mrs. Emma 2. Adams, wife of
prominent Chicago merchant, which had been
buried November 20, and was stolen by body.
snatchers
| A committee of the French Assembly have
agreed to report in favor OF the dissolution of
the Assembly in December the date 10 be fixed
| hereafter. lney Will also report 10 favor or
holding the general elections on the 10th of
February, and that the Assembly be convoked
on the 18th Of March.
The various coal mining companies through
out the Schuylkill region, as already tore
Swallowed, Will shut down work on December
Is, thereby throwing fully ten thousand men
out of work. Owing to the great supply of
coal on hand and the ligt tness of the demand
the various companies ere compelled to stop.
Prince Bismarck and Prince Gortschakoff
have discussed the points Of the document
prepared by the Austrian Prime Minister set
ting forth the reforms that Turkey should
pledge TO the insurgents, and have expressed
their approval Of the saline. As soon as three
Imperial Governments accept this proposal, all
Europe will DC Invited to participate.
Walter Dumont, of West Park, New York,
alone in a small boat rescued thirteen Of the
passengers Of the Inflated steamboat Sunny
side, aud after making two trips through the
masses of floating ice with his boat, loaded
with the helpless passengers be returned to
the wreck and assisted Capt. Teson 10 saving
the rest by constructing a rope ferry from the
steamboat to the shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

The Commissioners Of the District Of Column
bia have brought suit in the name of Henry
ID. Cooke for their use against ex-Treasurer
James A. Magruder, of the Board OF Publ,
Works. and Ex-Governor Alexander R. Shep-
herd, Riley A. Shinn and Henry NJ. Sweeney,
the sureties on his bond claiming $50, 00O
damages. The charge is that Magruder failed
to discharge the duties Of his office faithfully
bursemeDtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

The Supreme Court of Tennessee has decid-
ed that the bonds of the city of Memphis, is.
sued by Mayor Lettwch in 1868, to the amount
Of one million dollars are legal, but the excess
OF one hundred and thirty five thousand dollars
was illegal. 1t is also decided that though the
bonds were sold at greater discount than six
per cent, the transaction was neither illegal
nor usurious, and that the city eau neither
plead usury nor scale the bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

In the German Reichstag, yesterday, the
bill amending the penal code was under con
slderatlon. Some opposition was made to the
clause aimed at offences similar to Won Ar
MIN S, hut Bismarck said ne would not remain
10 the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs unless strictcr
measures were adopted. 1t was finally resolv.
ed to consider the clauses at the second and
third reading of the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

BANK OF CULPEpER.-We had hoped, up
to yesterday afternoon, to give our readers the
report of the Directors of the Bank Of Culpep-
er, as to assets and the liabilities, &c. 1t seems
that some Of the Richmond tockholders ar
rived in tho evening, when some matters had
to be discussed, which prevented report be-
ing given, as soon as they had hoped.
We learn from reliable authority that the
liabilities are about $4,000, and the assets
about $4,000.
1t is doubtful whether the Bank of Gull
pepper will ever be resumed; 10 fact, the sus-
pension having Injured it too much tor 1t ever
to DO a prosperous business should it resume.
At any rate we learn move is on foot to es.
tabllsh good bank. Some Of our business
men are 10 favor of National Bank, ami one
man, who has lost heavily by tae Back of Gull
pepper, is willing 20 put $4,000 in National
Bank.
Although it may be sometime before those
who deposited 10 the Bank of Culpeper will
get possession of their money, it is certainly to
be returned to them some day, the Directors
having passed the resolution requiring the
stockholders to pay the remainder OF their sub
scrpuons which will be sufficient to pay them.
Culpeper Observer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

lu its Capitol Dotes, the Richmond Enquirer
thus speaks of one of the Loudoun Delegates
MIR. Mathew, of Loudoun, who, during four
years prior to 1869, Was regarded as one of the
best quiet tacticlaus 10 the House, of which he
was then member, has appeared this session
IN the role of a frequent speaker. He has
evidently more judgment and legislative tact
than oratorcal ability"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

There was Cabinet meeting, yesterday, at
which the Presidents message was again un-
der consideration. Gen. Babcock's request tor
a court of inquiry 10 reference to the charges
against him OF completely in the whskey frauds
was also considered, and it is believed the re-
quest will be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

Argument in the Avery case, at ST. Louis,
was concluded yesterday, and the jury, after
being out four hours. brought in verdict OF
guilty on one count, the other three having
been pronounced bad by the Court. Avery S
counsel gave notice that be would file motion
1Or u new trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

Col. Levin Wooltord, the present Comptrol
Ter OF the State of Maryland, and reelected by
the Democrats at the election in November,
has been served with notice of contest from
Col. Ed. Wilkins, the Reform candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
LORD & TAYLOR.
Importers and Dealers in
Foreign andDomestic Dry woods

Will, owing to their great success during the
past season, in filing orders from all parts of
the United States, give greater ATTENTION
to OUTOFTOWN business With an en-.
larged EPARTMENT and increased FA-
ClLlTIES, they will fill all orders by mai with
their usual PROMPTNESS and, they trust,
with COMPLETE SATISFACTION.
BLACK and COLORED SILKS, FALL
and WINTER DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS,
CLOAkS, LIN EMS, PRINTS &C. Also
HAMBURGS, INSERTIONS, EDGINGS
TRIMMINGS, &c. PLAIN and FANCY
HOSIERY, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, Sc,
&c. Each department being complete and re
plcte with all the novelties to be found in tn,
European markets.
gnS- Our Ladies' Shoe Department contains
stock of Winter Shoes unsurpassed for elegance,
du ability and iowness of price. Directions for
sell measurement sent on application.
gs~ Complete assortment OF Gents Furnish
ing Goods, Shirts, liars, Cuffs, Ties, Hose
Gloves, sc. Goods sent to any part of the
country. Shirt measurements sent on appli.
cation.
~ For the accommodation of Ladies and
Families who are unable 10 visit the city, full
lines of samples of all grades of Dry Goods will,
be sent, and orders by mail filed with the
greatest possible care.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
|TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE
a LAND.
By virtue Of a deed of trust from Charles
Campbell and z. B Stilsou. recorded in liber
rs page I27, of tho land records Of Prince Viii!
liam county, Va, shall proceed to sell, at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, at Manassas,
on SATU RDAY, the nth day OF December
next DESIRABLE TRACT OF LAND,
containing Az acres, more or less.
This property lies adjacent to the thriving
town of Manassas; the soil Is good and Is sus.
ceptible of the highest state OF improvement,
and it can be divided into four farms, with I'M
provements on each.
Terms of Sale: S2,1l9.75 with the accrued in
terost on the whole debt, cash on day OF sale,
together with the costs of sale; S3:Oj3 81 on De-
cember I'D, 1875, and 81 0j9 81 Oh 9th Febr,Ia-
ry, 1880; the deferred payments to bear interest
from day of sale, and to De secured oy deeI OF
trust on the land.
ROBERT c. WEIR, Sub. Trustee.
Prince William CO., nov ll-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
L.4.S.JL CO.H.nEAsCE.

Arriyed-Bosts 6 Sherman, T l. Belts and
DR. & Porter, To American Coal Go.
Drparted-Boats f l. Moore, ]. A Long, s
Lloyd, RhinehArdt A j Clark, Sherman,
T l. Belts and g + Porter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph says
that representative of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad was present at the sale of the
Phlladephia Navy Yard on Wednesday, and
was authorized to make bid of $500 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04

- HHDS PORTO RICO MOL ASSES, suit.
n able for baking, just received Also prime
New Orleans and Porto Rico Moasses, Syrups
and Strained Honey, for sale by
dec 4 j. q. u + MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
P0RT or .4LExa.vDR1a, DECH i
a r RIVED.

ARRIVED
Steamer Harbinger, Nomini, to A Reed.
Steamer Sue, Baltimore, to Broders - Go.
She reports passing seven coasters in the river
bound up.
Schr Cherub, Washington, to w A Smoot.
Schr Alfred Brabrook, for Washington.
Schr E NJ Wright.
SAILED.
Schr W 6 Bartlett, New Haven, by Ameri-
can Coal Co
Schr wellington, Boston, by Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schrs Carrie Hart, David CIarkson, Laura
= Mcsser, f Moore, from GEORGETOWN, ard E..
z Douglas, Norfolk.
MEMORANDA
Schr Earl Mason, hence, at Providence lst
Schr Louisa BiTdsall, from Now Haven for
this port, passed through He'll Gate "a.
Schr ) NJ Bird, hence, at Kingston 10Th
Schr Andrew johnson, for this port, sailed
from Baltimore ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postoficc
December j, 1875.
Persons calling for letters will say they al adj
vertlscd and give the date OF the list.
Ii not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent To the dead letter office, in WASHINGTON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
TRUSTEES SALE OF DRY Goods.

A LII PERSONS having claims against tie
n dry goods firm OF PRETZFELDER 4
BENDHElM will present them to the cashier
for adjustment, and Ill indebted to the firm ar.
requested to make immediate ps ?mnnt, no y;