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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-21
JANUARY, 1875.
John q. Parr0tt,
No 55 King street,

Next to COrscs Bhnklhg :tUUSH,l
ALENANDhiA, VA.
Dealer in
BLANK BOOKS, WRITING and WRAP
PING PAPER, ENVELOPES, INKS,
PENS, MUClLAGE, PhNHOLD-
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Also Engraved n otes, Drslts and Bank Checks
Letter Copying Books Presses, Brushes and
Ink, Erasing Rubber, Gum Bands, rilicate
States and Books, anything else wanted II IN
the Stationery Department, ss well rs 7ti EEL
MUSIC, besides FLDUR SAChS-plsin or
printed to order-PAPEE BAGS of all kinds
and sizes, Shipping Tags, Sc, at factory prices
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-21
FOR NEW YORK.

FOR NEW YORK.
The AL Steamships E. G. KNIGHT .fHh
and JOBE GIBSON leave the COM -
pany's wharf Alexandria, EV ER1 IU ND
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River, EVERY SATURDAY, at TOUR
o'clock p. N.
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NOTICE.

PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AMI
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY, and leave Philadelphla EV. sSS
ERY SATURDAY, at II o'clock m. Ssa1laisaE
from Pier No. N orth Wharves.
This li1e connects at Alexandria with The O;,
a. 81 III. and w. y 0. h. Rs, anG at thlladel-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and CARE
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston IN
sixty-6ye hours. Through rates and Though
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed at
less tn al usual rates.
Agents:
F.A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE s. CO., Philadelphia
GEO F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-21

JEBIGS LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF
is composed of pure extract of beef, COM
bined WITH iron, quinine and herbs, roots, &C.,
bnown for their tonic properties. Rightly re-
commended by leading physicians;
fah 10 T. S. LEADBEATER BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-21
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

The new and commodious iron sT- \
steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON, ilsss61 1iss11111
built especially for this route, leaves the com I'm
pany's wharf Washington, EVERY TUES;
DAY and FRIDAY, at I O'Clock. 8. NJ, and
Alexandria at 7.3O ~ M; returning, arrives
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SU NDAY, at
o'clock y. m.
This company makes close connections at AL
exandria with the W. g., Y. NJ. &. ). K: 4.
Co. and with the w j. 0. K. L. Go. Freight
received for all points, North and South
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
F. A. REED, Agent,
Janney's wharf
or al the office of the company, under the Ma
tonal Metropolitan Bank, l5.h street, opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
mn 10 J. w. THOMPSON, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-21

l0 DOZEN MORE UNLAUNDRIED
~ ,n\ !. SHIRTS; all numbers; only 81 so.
"no B. &. SLAYMAkEk co,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

The CLAY-RANDoLPH DuEL-The
eccentric duel between Clay and Ran-
doIph has had many different versions.
but the following, to the best OF my in-
formation, are the facts. Randolph ap-
peared bright aud early on the ground,
dressed in morning gown and slip.
pers. After the distance was measured
off and the antagonists had taken their
positions, the seconds said: "Are you
ready, gentlemen Then followed the
usual '.one-two-three." Clay, being
an expert marksman, took deadly aim
and fired, carrying away portion OF
Randolph's garment, in close proximity
10 his back. At the same time Ran
do!ph discharged bis pistol 10 the air,
but, finding that be was not wounded,
and seeing the dent that zas made 10
his garments, he ruu up to his oppo-
neu,, at the same time extending bis
hand, and in his shrill, squesking voice
said "Henry Clay! Henry Clay! you
owe me a new coat Clay accepted
the profered hand. and in his eloquent
and diguitied manner replied: John
Randolph, thank God Almighty that
/ am no deeper in your debt" Alter
this event the great statesmen were
fast friends until the death OF Randolph,
which soon after took place in PbiladeL
phia, on which occasion Clay was al
his bedside, aud one Of the Chief mourn.
ers al his funeral.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
OLD AGE.

A century ago, it was respectable to
be old. ,.
Children were taught to venerate old
age. The school-boys were instructed
TO lift their hats, and the schoolgirls
were taught to courtesy" whenever
an old man or woman passed them by.
Everybody gave way to old age. The
warmest place by the tireside, and the
sottest chair in the house, belonged to
grandfather; and if grandmother lost
her spectacles, or dropped stitch in
her knitting work, young hands and
young eyes were ready to serve her at
once.
Father used always TO be consulted
in all business matters; and mothers
advice and counsel we're needed aud
respected.
Honor thy father and thy mother,
that thy days may be long, in the land
which the Lord thy God giveth thee J
was taught to the children along with
the lesson
"Who was the first man 2
w
Reverence for old age was inculcated
from infancy, and tie reckless youth
who would have dared venture scott
at the expense of gray hairs aud totter-
inn footstep, would have felt the rod OF
which Solomon was the advocate.
How is it now!
Father is "the old man" or "the gov
ernor." Mother is ''the old gal"
Young men, in their strength and
thou ghtiessness, push rudely past the
aged in all our public assemblies. and
occupy comfortable seats in our street
cars aud railway carriages, while the old
man and woman stand unSteadily, and
support themselves by canes or crutch-
eS.
Young ladies, rosy and blooming
Just as that poor old toltering woman
once was-will crowd her away from
the fire in our public halls, and laugh
with their gay young companions, when
her scanty garments of a fashion ten
years ago obsolete, meet their eye.
Old age is laughed at. Gray hairs are
fouted. Wrinkles are made jest of,
and young America goes on all un-
mindful of the fact that few more
springs of bloom, and few more au-
tumns of decay will bring gray hairs to
take the place of the brown locks upon
his temples, and wrinkled furows to
displace the bloom upon bis smooth
forehead. .
Pause and reflect!
Old age is what we are coming to I!
Nothing can save US from 1t but the
grave!
And ifin the years coming, when
feebleness and decay shall fall upon us,
we would be respected and cared for
by those around US let us now, in our
youth and strength, be thoughtful OF
the aged, for it is not truer that God
hveth, than is the divine assertion
with what measure ye mete 1t shall
be measured TO you again.
KATE THORN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
NOWHERE TO GO.

Nowhere to go. These hqrrowirg words
Came from maiden sad and lone;
BY bowling winds as. keen as swords
Her fragile form and garb were blown.
She paced the grim old streets and courts
with hunger pictured in her eyes,,
Those spots where savage want resorts,
And hope, long baffled, sinks and dies.
The maiden ne'er had stained her name
With anv crime. but long she'd pinned;
She Stunned the path that led to shame,
While love lay perfect in her mind.
This needless city, proud and vast,
Where life's great currents crosswise
60,
Saw not this creature rudely cast
Adrift, and dying of her woe.
She heard the hum of restless crowds,
While grief was written on her face;
Her rags, like thin and tattered shrouds,
Half hid and half revealed her grace.
She yearned to catch some kindly eye,
One face where pity might be seen;
For earth seemed like u darkened sky
That shows not where the sun has been.
She wandered lolg, but died at last
OF want and woe, yet no one cared;
Her unclosed eyes were heavenward cast,
And with CLASSY lustre stared
Cold on the pavement stretched sne lay,
A marble palior on each cheek;
Yet on her lips there seemed to play
4 fond and faint desire to speak.
Nowhere to go! Oh, God how long
Will these sad words strike ON our ears!
They're ever falling from the tongue
And lining Cling with the bitterest tears
They rise and fall on every side
Where want witbouta crime may dwell
Where women burning miseries hide,
And men their sorrows scorn to tell.
An age may come-God speed it on!
When famished millions shall be less;
And Pity reach each friendless one
With gifts designed to cheer and bless
And age to hush the tragic cries
From hungering hosts in every land;
Wherein the pining poor may rise,
Nomore tween death and want to stand,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

The Plymouth Council, having ac-
complished its mission, has dissolved,
apparently more completely in sympa-
thy With Mr.. Beecher than when it first
met. The last day but one of its ses-
sion witnessed the first humorous Incl
dent of the whole scandal, in the al
tempt of the Plymouth Examining
Committee to hold the slippery Bowen
for cross examination on the subject OF
his latest statement, which he had just
been reading TO them iD Parson Halll-
days back parlor in Brooklyn. This
very vague statement tailed to satisfy
the Committee, and having tinally caught
the man who is so hard TO catch, they
locked tie door aud informed him that
he could not leave until be had answer
ed few questions. But they had reck-
oned without their host this ''busy b
had said all he wished to, aud, perhaps,
feared some hard conundrums, and so,
seeing. a back door which bis amateur
jailors had forgotten, made break Tor
ii, tipped the pillars of the church over
right and left as they tried to stop bin,
and with an agility which made bis ven
cradle legs fairly twihnIe, the old sin
ner skipped out of the front door and
scuttled away to bis own house. where
he shut himself up to regain breath and
chuckle at Plymouths unsuccessful at
tempt to catch SO old bird by putting
salt on his tail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

CAN Ir BE TRUE?-We notice an
item going the rounds of the press TO
the effect that lately whole family
were on the verge of starvation IN
Cumberland. copied from the Daily
.4Mganian. The item, after preiaclng
the matter, says an officer hunted the
family up and found the mother and
children crowded together in boat
cabin, sbiveriDg over weak hre.
The mother and children were almost
destitute OF clothing. For too days
none Of them had had q mouthful OF
anything 10 eat. Their last supply Of
provisions, which had been exhausted,
consisting of little corn meal, which,
mixed with canal water, the mother
baked up into hard cakes, The visit OF
the good policeman was like that OF an
angel from bright heaven itself, and if
ever his heart was made to bound and
throb with the sweetest JOY man can
ever realize in this life, it was when
that starving mother and her children
gathered about him with eyes brimtOl
oi tears Of gratitude.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
CODE OF LEAP YEAR PARTIES

l. No gentlem is 10 invite lady
to dance, but 10 await his invitation.
2. No gentleman is 10 conduct a lady
to or from her seat. He must accept
that attention.
8. No gentleman is to offer his chair
TO lady.
4. No gentleman is to conduct a Ia
dy to supper or serve her when there.
5. Ali the usual attentions from gen.
tlemen are for this night tabooed. They
must be the recipients, not the bestow-
ers of customary courtesies.
6. Every neglect on the part of the
gentlemen to keep these rules necessl-
tates the payment of a forfeit, which
will have to be redeemed as sentenced
by the judge. :
The adoption of these rules and their
enforcement will secure any Quantity OF
fun, and prove an agreeable change to
the customary routine of social gather
iDgs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
A Terrible wind storm.

a tornado struck St. Charles, Mo-,
Sunday, and demolished or badly injur-
el twenty buildings, including Kramer's
warehouse, which vas wrecked, his
Touring mill greatly injured; courthouse
and county Jail unrooted, and part of
the walls OF the latter blown down,
leaving the iron cells exposed concert
hall, savings bank, gas works and Pi-
per's agricultural warehouse, totally
destroyed First National, the Calitor-
MIA House, Democrat, News and
Zeitung newspaper offices, Park Hotel,
German Methodist Church and Odd
Fellows building, all badly injured.
james GosnOy, an employee at the gas
works, and his son were killed, and
twenty other persons were injured.
Geo Lineburner, boy, was also killed
Considerable damage was done IN the
country in the path of the tornado.
The damage 10 ST. Charles is estimated
at Sl50,000.
Over fifty houses were demolished at
Princeton. Gibson county, Ind, Sunday
night, hy tornado that lasted only
about one minute, aud fifty more were
damaged. Among the demolished was
the new church of the Covenauters.
The fine new public school building
was badly damaged. A little child was
blown from its bed intoa garden, and
another was found on railroad track 4
hundred yards from the house. Eight
persons were dangerously injured, tour
of whom are not expected 10 recover.
One woman lost her eyesight. IN the
track of the storm it is impossible TO
distinguish streets or former location OF
residences. Several persons were Ourl-
ed under the wreck of their dwellings,
and were taken out unharmed. One
family found themselves walking on
the ceiling of their rooms, the house
having been inverted f; yet they escap-
ed unharmed. while those who attempt
ed 10 escape were injured. The follow
ing are the names Of some OF the
injured Mrs. Clark, back broken
James Taylor, injured internally (; Mrs.
Blackherd, thigh broken Miss Kin
die, both legs broken. The family OF
Mr.. Jennings were all more or less
injured. A number of horses were
killed There are rumors of great
damage throughout the country. The
damage IN Princeton is estimated at
over $4,000.
At Evansville, Indiana, ten houses
were blown down. \ terrific wind
aud thunder storm prevailed in Chlca-
20 aud Milwaukee and vicinity, lasting
nearly all night, prostrating telegraph
wires in all directions.
The storm passed over Henderson
and Christian counties, Ky, where a
little girl and two negroes were killed,
and other persons seriously injured; II
left a track Of desolation about q half
mile wide
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

WnAr SHEEP DiD-A Maryland far.
mer gives an interesting story OF m
Engl!sh sheep farm, quoting from the
record the manager keeps: "Wlbm
the last fifteen months fOrly-eight ewes
belonging TO the estate Of Aston Row.
ant have produced 256 lambs, all 0f
which are still living, or have been sold
fat. Forty-four have each three pair,
and most Of them in less than fourteen
months. Two ewes brought seven lambs
each, viz two days before Christmas
1871; two 10 June, 1873, and three in
January 1874 One eve produced eight
lambs within fourteen nionrhs, aud Two
of the lambs were sold for fj at Easter.
Lately the same eve had four lanbs all
of which are strong aud healthy, tho
mother is doing well and in good con.
dition. Twenty-one OF the above ewes
are Borsct, aud twenty seven are either
Hampshire downs or half breeds" The
American visitor concludes his report
in these words :--"The estate OF Aston
Rowant, it should he remarked, is not
one that is carried on for nero profit
The lawns, Strawberries, coGservatories
and plantations generally exhibit the
exquisite beauty with which wealth and
taste adorn 50 many places in England.
Regarding them with intense gratifca.
ton, and thinking Of the iinrnerse
amount required 20 keep up this display,
I said to my worthy All intelligent
guide, Isbpald like very much 70 know
the pecuniary results OF this style Of
farming in your country. He replied.
AS you live 10 America, VA. tell you
what do not speak 10 the neigbbor-
hood-my balance sheet for last year
shows clear profit Of I,sJ) pounds
lss,oso.l aud Pc enphaticAlly addsd,
Sheep did It -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
TENTATOR.

Two sons of Erin, shoveliug sand on
a hot summer day, stopped few mo-
ments TO rest and exchange views on
the labor question !: 10
d Pat, this is mighty hark work we
are at
1t is indade, Jimmy; what kind of
work is it you'd like if ye could get
it?'
We'll, says the other, leaning refec-
lively upon his shovel and wipiug the
perspiraiion with the back of his hand,
sfor nice, aisy, clane business, / think
j would liks to be q bishop n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

&c. Mccormack Of Sharon, Psnn-
sylvsnia, informs the lrish World thst
a colony for settlement In West Virgin.
ia is being formed In that toSns lie Is
desirous OF obtaining information as TO
whether Il Is healthy State, wh.i sort
the climate is, the average kind OF soil,
price of land, where there IL chaocs
to settle an Irish American colony near
church, schools, elc. We bare no doubt
that there are many Of our subscribers
in West Virginia who can put Hr Me-
Cormack and his friend. on the right
track. Let them look out for the glov-
ing letters of railroad land agents aud
land sharks in gepcrsl; there will bes
pIenty Of such effasions When uun,,
Der OF psrsons and sectons baye beeu
heard irorn, il viii be &, the adaantsgs
Of the COLONY 10 send out prospecting
apent-shrewd, quick, and . good
Judge of land and speu-sho will be
Able to make . selection. ~ r hisA
RoyM.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

There was very pleasant donation
party the other evening, and the CON-
pany sang I'VE give up all for HEAVIER"
with deep feeling, but the next day the
minister expressed desire TO resign.
He said that three quarts Of beans, a
keg of dried apples, aud calico dress
ing gown were undoubtedly valuable
10 their way, but they seemed to him
to form an unnatural basis to preach
sound heology from. ef
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

SHEPHERD.-Col. Shepherd, who got
ont Wheehng's last directory, is now
getting up another for this year He
is meeting with admirable success
among the business men, and states
his intention of getting mp a directory
tor the Centennial year that will be
credit to the city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

The tornado in the West On Sunday
hight visited Henderson and Christian
counties, KY, doing great damage. 1t
passed over both counties In Bortheas-
terly direction, leaving track of desc
lation about half mile wide. Twenty
barns were demolished or injured, a lit
tie girl aud two negroes were killed, and
several other persons seriously injured.
A large numbers Of persons had hair
breadth escapes. l5,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

At a young ladies' seminary recently,
during an examination in history, one
OF the not most promising pupils was
interrogated: "Mary, did Martin Luth-
er die natural death?" "Ne, was
the reply she was exco:nmunicated by
bull. ~.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

AsroxIsHMESr IN A Revival MEET.
ING.-At the revival services IL the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Mount
Holly, n. j., on Wednesday evening, a
deaf mute presented himselffor prayers.
After united and earnest supplications
had been offered in his behalf, he arose
with a countenance radiant with JOY,
and, taking the brethren by the hand,
shouted GLORY, Glory" to the aston
ishment of the audience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

That Tennessee preacher forgot him
self, who, while addressing a ladies'
charitable society, said: "My hearers,
new urge all OF ye to dive down intc
your breeciIes-pOekets and haul out SUM-
thin for the poor. s,gl,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

"Catho,ic Mirror" says: "Ws re.
commend DIR. Wzde's Liver Corrector'
10 all who are suffering with any
chronic disease of Liver. Wo can speak
Of its merits, as we have tried il" Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

At the marriage Of an Alabama wild
over one Of The servants was asked il
his master would take a bridal tour.
Dunno, sab when old missnss alive
be took paddle 70 her dunno il he
take bride 10 de new one os not
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

In the United States Court at Phila-
delphia, Mr.. Newcomer, clerk OF the
Bingham House, was tried for violat-
ing the civil rights law. The prosecu-
tor was Rev. Mr.. Cook, (colored,) a
Baptist minister of Alexandria, Va,
who alleges tha. he was refused accom-
modation By Newcomer sometime ago,
being told that there was no room
vacant, though several white persons
were subsequently given rooms. Judge
Cadwaader in charging the jury said
that if the defendant refused accommo-
dations TO the complainant by reason
of his color the defendant is guilty.
The jury agreed upon and sealed their
verdict, which will be received il. court
to-day. This is the first case tried in
Pennsylvania under the civil rights
law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

There is an Irishman at st. Louis
who is in bis hundredth year and was
recently advised to take some stimulant
when he was feeling poorly, but he said
he had never drank drop Of liquor in
his life and didn't care to begin now
for fear he might grow up TO be a
drnnlard
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

The Easton Free Press ssII. Of .
yonan in that city 80 ercsssysd that
when she weeps, the tears from her isss
eve drop on her right check -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

Profanity and plug tobacco are the
cratches on which many boy walks1to
4 loafer's grave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

!Ther. = - = ! thing tbat Gan sIss5s
% found --snd tbsk 2 fssls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

PHYSICIAN of this celebrated lnstitu-
ton. has discovered the most certain,
speedv, pleasant, and etfectual remedy in
the world for all