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National Republican., 1877-02-25

s,me years ago Baron DO RothschIld was a
patron OF one OF fairs In Paris. CHANGING to pass
stand whore some pretty young Iaiies were In.
stalled, he asked, In a bantering tone, "Weii, my
Sfa SSG, Baron Tna' ssiS ssn ono ySS do for you.
your autograph" "with pleasure replied
the gallant old baron, ,lf you preface It with an
out much ado, wrote on Q dainty slip or PAPER ui
hereby give to - charity ten thousand francs"
and the baron Immediately signed his name in
prising Parisienne.
National Republican., 1877-02-25
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Finance.

WAsHtSGroN, u. y. Feb. ~, 1877.
The New York PoSi's financial article ssyg:
go Old opened al @i0ii6, until 1910, o'clJcK,
when the price fell to icIh. Exchange continues
dun NJ weak. Money Is easy. In London Con.
suls are pC@e6a against 0dih66f at the close yes
tcrday, United states bonds are unchanged aud
there |, change In the price OF silver. The stock
market opened "a Il lower than Il closed yesterday
the latter. Delaware, Lsckawanna 4 Western.
hrcr decline OF = In Western Union. y In New
York Central, Michigan Central and Northwest
preferred, aud "a In Lake shore and Delaware,
Lackawannn 4 Western, the general market begsp
TO advance and during the rst half hour priceshad
risen "a isi the latter, Delaware & Hudson Canal,
and Delaware, Lackawanna & Western advanced
~ md Lake Shore and Western Union u each.
In New York to-day money was reycri.h aud
excited at 2tM3, Exchange qNiet at fSlt,. 8oi
quiet at lCi'a, Rates FOR carrying, l6is. Govern
mcnts nrm.
The folowlng. is The weekly bank statement.
Loans crease, s3, ,i0l; specie decrease sL6lJ 100;
circulation decrease, ss, lco reserve de-
The sub-Tfcpsury hCauces at New York today
werci Gold. sl,Wn.O01; currency. suDsi.gii. The
sub-1reasury paid out on account of interest,
Slaoo; for bonds, SD,cco; Customs receipts, VS.
ga 1881. coupon.... ii2tf b-aD's 1891. iiis,
b2o's 1ses.u......, 1885, New hvesn.,,....... iipg
59's, l568, new.. ltsf 1910 oupOns.,...... il3I
o-EO's, Ib'.'...,..'., lll4l
The following are the closing rates for the active
stocks and Government securities, telegruphsd 10
y. y. Cooke, Jr., Co., from the Sew York
Stock Erchanrei
National Republican., 1877-02-25

The Pavilion Marsan, DESTROYED In the ire
at tho Tuileries 10 nearly rebuilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
Alefau0ria Gazettt
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5.

A PEARL-DlyER's DREADFUL DEATH
Australian papers state that two divers en-
gagged in pesrl-fshing in Torres Straits were
RECENTLY drowned while at work in their dlVing-
dresses, and two swimming-divers have been
devourea BY shs.ks. The sharks are now so
numerous as 10 produce perceptible falling OIL
in the quantity shell oPtspe ned one n;n0 OF
the divers is described as losing his NE IN slhg
uIsr way. Ho was walking along the bottom,
which very evo and ani5 free from pou Hoi Ss
niece Of cur shaped coral, the only obstruction
ior considerable distance The boat to whl Sa
he was attached wss drifting with the TIDE Us he
walked on, and tho lifeline getting foul the oos.
was anchored rs 1t were The STRAIN mus
brought on the lifeline would appear to have
drawn the diver down to the coral, therefore
creating such alarm SIS to cause him to SO far 1859
his presence Of mind that he cut the line; He
might just as we'll have cut his throat, as by ms
1houghtless act he transferred the boats stlaln
from the 1ope to tho air-pipe, which was soon
pulled out of its socket in the helmet. II was
some time before the body was recovered y
was on its back and knife was firmly clutchen
in the right hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS. Uotsl
further notice tho following will be the hours
TOT tho opening and closing Of the mails
OPENING.
Northern mails, 8:45 q. IN. and TOO p. m.
Western mails, 8:45 q. m. and TOO p. m.
Southwestern. via Lynchhurg and dordons-
vile, TOOL IN.
Washington and Ohio, Round Hill to Alex
andris, $3.50 p. N.
Manassas division, $50 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond and Freder-
icksburg, Va, 6:45 q. m. and l:3O p. IN.
CLOSING.
Northern and Western mails, 4:45 pm. and
800 p. H.
Southwestern, via Gordonsville and Lynch
burg, 600 q. II.
Washington and Ohio. Alexandria to Round
Hill, Va, 500 q. II.
Manassas Division, 600 q. N.
Southern, via Fredericksburg and Richmond
Va.,4:45 p. M. and $50 p. IN ,o
Ma- General delivery window closes at 8:o0 p
m. Doors close ut 900 p. M.
m-Opon on Sundays at q. m. and closes a,
$50 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

B@GREAT UpRoAR ABOUT CLoTHINd.-
The largest stock OF Overcosts and Suits bought
at bankrupt sale to close out. Good OVercosts
from s.. so upwards, including the very best OF
imported Chinchilss, Beavers, kerseys &C.
Gents Cashmere Suits, consisting Of Coat, fants
and Vest, at $3.50; ell wool Suits at $500 and
upwards, Including the finest imported ma'e'
rails; excellent Childrsn's Suits. years, $l'2o !;
4 years ST. rs; S years 1925; years S275 and
upwards. They must be sold quick at
s. DEALHAMs,
decs 80 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
.SPEGLAL NOTICES,

Sas- Tons OF GRAPES AND THEIR UsE.-1t
is astonishing TO see the large quantity Of grapes
of the finest quality, and largo clusters, that are
each year mashed up for Vino, al the elne-
yards of A. Speer, Passsic. N. }. Mr.. Speer
raises the Oporto Grape; also purchases large
quantities from which ho makes his celebrated
Wine without the admlxture OF alcohol or splr-
its. This vino is found by careful analysis TO DO
the best wine in market for invaids and deDlll'
tated persons. II is called Speer's Port Grape
Wine, aud is sold by druggists. The highest
premium has been awarded oil tho Centennial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
Alexandria, Va, mar lU-tf

DRB.F. JONES' q N. Calvert st., Bslti-
~ more Md, makes specially and guaran.
tees Speedy and Certain Relief in all Diseases
and Irregularities incident to Females also in
Jmpotency, Sterilty, Spermatorrhes, Structure,
Gravel and all other Diseases of the GenerstiVe
Organs of either sex. sep5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

IFfr4J, NOTICES.

Virginia: In the Clerks office of the Cor
Y poration Court Of the city Of alexandra,
on the 3Oth day of January, 1877, 4. NJ Lawson
We. S. NJ. Smyth, K. r. Knox and George Il.
Shinn. the last of whom traded under tho name
of Shinn s. Co. In chancery ard upon an IN
Memo-The object of this suit is to restrain
S. Nj. Smyth from proceeding further under an
attachment against r. NJ Lawson in the suit OF
S. M. Smyth vs. Shinn & Co., and to have the
amount due by R. n. Lawson to george Il.
Shnn, trading under the name OF Shlnn q 90,
being Sl6O73. applied towards the payment OF
S4OC Sc, due by said Shinn 10 r. M. Lawson
and 4. F. Knox, who were jointly interested in
a certain purchase of corn from said Shlnn,
The defendant, George r. Shinn, not haV"
ing entered: his appearance and gwen Sc
cuPity according to the act OF Assembly
and the rules Of this Court, and 1t appear
inc by affidavit that he is not resident Oh
this State it ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication or
this order, and do what is necessary to protect MS
interest in this suit; and that q copy OF TINS Or
der be forthwith inserted in the AleSandrla "a
zette, newspaper published in the city OF Al
eSandria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the Court House
u LUIS ~'''' MORTON MARIE. Clerk.
r II I.L,,o, - n ian 31-w4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
dec S

sa%To THE LADIES. We have just received
3 fine assortment Of Gontlemen's Boys and
Youths Fine Toilet Slippers, suitable for the
HOLIDAYS, which will be sold at prices to suit the
times 1dec G. WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

A D.--Ciicumstances rendering it de-
n sirsble that should locate in Baltimore l
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria TO DIR. d. N. RUST. He has been
for so many years associated with Inc IS to need
no introduction or endorsement ms skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. l cordially commend HIN.
to tho favor of my friends and patients. as wei!
worthy Of the position to which ho sIcceeda, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, l have Deen favored.
JAMES b. HODGklN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
1877.

THE ALExANDRIA GAZETTE and
ADVERTISER, already read
by three generations, proposes to continue it:
useful life. and now enters into another volune
determined to be the newspaper Of the era in
Virginia
Never have the times demanded more than
now sound, thoughtful journalism. Seldom
nave the people had deeper interests at stake
Never did tho events of the hour, IS they W.
fold themselves, surpsss in personal interest 10
Never has the importance of esriy, authentic
intelligence of public matters been Of greater
importance to every one
To meet this new era in journalism, the Ga.
ZETTE will put forth its utmost endesvor, aai
its success during this entire century in catering
to the wants and meeting the wishes Of the peo.
pie, guarantees that with this paper promi:e
means performsuce.
Washington is now the point to which sil
eyes look and all ears are directed Almost a.
the base of the Capital, and yet in q Virgins
town, amid community which has proved its
faiLhlulness TO Virginia in more than one fiery
trial surrounded by the traditions and hope: o:
the Commonwealth, the GAZETTE has position
unique among jouTnals and promise: to be
worthy of it. Its contiguity to Washington give:
il an early precedence over all tho Journal.
of the State in intelligence Of tho operations Of
the General Government now Of such vital i'm
portance TO the people of the South. The pro-
ceedings OF Congress, seldom SO interesting rs
now, will be regularly reported in succnct form
for its columns but sll matters Of especial inter
est in Virginia will be given in detail Two
gentlemen connected with the psper gre Goa.
stsntly at the Federal capital. and the Wash
ington news of the Gazette has for long time
been the fountain Of Washington new: for the
State
AS the interests Of the people mainly ceDtres'
home, no pains will be spared TO chronicle al
matters occurring in the city snd neighborhood,
carefully excluding unseemly expressions .;
gross narrative as unit for journal that i.
treasured at many thousand hearlhstones Of
Virginia.
From the State Caplts: it will receive early
and accurate accounts Of the proceedings OF the
General Assembly and Of all the operations {:
the State government likely to interest the peg
pie.
Especial attsa,ton Will bs devoted to present.
ing, az veil from original sources of information
SIS from its exchanges, the news Of Virginia.
Ooncaely and completely It will gives The
news of the world
In its Commercial columns the especial t,"
ture will Go plomptness and accuracy. Inc
State know they MAY DEPEND upon tL@
Gazette
Early and reliable reports of the Grain, Cattle,
Grocery and other Markets will be furnished.
and the prices and position of the stock:, which
are the subjects Of business transactions in tbs
section of the country, carefully quoted
The continual isvor= of tt ose who have once
used the Gazette as an advertising medium j.: =
warrant for saying thst itpays 10 advertise iHit'
columns.
The Gazette came intJ existence before tce
opening Of the present century. Few new
papers in .he eou1try are it, seniors.
During all this period its prominent object ma:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

NYOTICE-All persons indebted to the estate
~ Of WELLS a. HARPER. decd, are re-
ouested to make prompt payment to the under
siened without delay. and those having claims
against the estate, will present them duly all
tGenticated to Robert Harper. Leesburg, Va.
W. WALTON HARPER, Admr.,
ian 13-w4w P.O. box 7l3, New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

TUBS, Wash Boards. Clothes Lines and Pins,
i. Buckets, Rrooms Scrub and Backing
Brushes, Stove, Window and Dust Brushes,
Market and Covered Baskets, &C., &c, for sale
at low prices by
ian 80 +. DAVIDSON, LAT King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
P4JNTS OILS. VARNISHE.S, dc.

IMPERIAL FRENCH GREEN.
II is not poisonous it is liner in texture; h ,s
moro body, anu is the most brilliant IN the
world For "a Is. +. PEAKE y CO.,
80 1877 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

ENCOURAGE HOME MAN FRACTURE
~ am now manufacturing good and cheap
PAINT, Of seve oral colors, the body OF winch -
barns, stables, fences &C., will DO found very
ment over other cheap mixed Paints now in the
market. For brick walls with northern ex-
posure it will act as preventive to. dsmpnIess'
For iron it makes solid and lasting coating
impervious to moisture and preventive Of rust;
Being of various shades ofcolor, the cornice and
trimmings can be painted to suit. This Paint
has been used by one railroad company and by
many of the farmers in this vicinity ana and !; IS
Pr;ce single gallon, 75c. 10 gallons Coo per gal.
bbl or % gallons, soc per gal; Call and OK y;
anime samples at IS King stunder SaTe ]pGa hall
DEADY MIXED PAINTS of all tho differ
ent makes supplied a. isiso5y un3n , sn
plicaton ,vc,D
my9 JAIME q w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

. TONS LEWIS PURE LEAD, 10 barrels
bbls Spirits Turpeptine; also Copal, Coach,
Damar, Asphaltum, Japan, Shelsc and Parsf-
fine Varnishes, in store in large stock and for
sale in quantities TO suit purchasers At lowest
market rates. JANNEY & CO.,
uoy3 70 and l45 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

As the interests of the people mainly ceDtres'
home, no pains will be spared TO chronicle Al
matters occurring in the city and neighborhood,
carefully excluding unseemly expressions o;
gross narrative as UNFIT foc journal that j.
treasured at many thousand hearlhstones oi
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

TURKISH PRUNES, Peeled and Unpoeled
l. Peaches, Dried Apples and Cherries, Rails
ms, Figs, Lemons, SC, for sale by
ian % j. G. s. e. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

DUTTER-Pkgs Of Gales and Fresh Coun-
D try Butter and Eggs; also Navy Beans
and Hominy for sale by w. a. JOHNSON
dec IL NJ T.. cor. Cam. i Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03

Never have the times demanded more than
now sound, thoughtful journalism Seldom
nave the people had deeper interests at stake.
Never did the events of the hour. IS they VI.
fold themselves, surpsss in personal interest 10
every citizen those which are now trsnspi-ing,
Never has the Importance of esriy, authentic
intelligence of public matters been Of greater
importance to every one.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-11-30

In the early settlement Of Vir-
gina, when the adyentarers were
principally unmarried men, it was
deemed necessary to export such
women as could be prevailed on to
quit England, as wives for the
planters. A letter accompanying
the shipment Of these matrimonial
exiles, dated London, August Z,
1921, is Illustrative Of the manners
Of Tie times, and the concern then
felt for the welfare Of the colony
aud n 4 for female virtue. It is as fol
one widow and eleven maids, for
wives for the people Of Virginia !;
there hath been especial care had
in the choice Of them, for there
hath not one Of them been received
but upon good concentrations. In
case they cannot be presently mar.
ied, we desire that they may be
put with several householders that
have wives. till they can be provid-
ed with husbands. There are
nearly fifty more that are shortly
to come, and are sent by our hon
orable lord and treasurer, the Earl
Of southampton, and certain
worthy gentlemen who, taking into
their consideration that the planta-
ion can never flourish till families
be planted, and the respect OF
wives and children for their people
on the soil, therefore have given
this fair beginning for the re
imbarsing Of whose charges it is
ordered that every man that mar
ries them give 12o pounds Of best
leaf tobacco for each Of them
Though We are desirous that the
marriage be free according TO the
laws Of nature yet We would not
have those maids deceived and mar.
ried to servants, but only to sucf
freemen or tenants as have means
to maintain them. We pray you
therefore. to bo fathers of them il
this business, notenforcing them e
marry against their wills.
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A.BesaIotssIasg,.

Dogs, as is well known 10 those
who have observed them, are liable
to the passion Of JEALOUSY. The
following account Of IN exhibition
of this passion by a Skye terrier i
narrated by a Scotch lady
We ha a Skye terrier named
Oscar, which had q particular af-
fection for Nanny, the dairy.laaid
and always accompanied her to the
milking Of the COWS, for which at
seation she rewarded him with q
basin Of warm milk He always
went with her to her fathers house
at Linlathen on the Sunday even
ings, a distance OF two miles, after
having been to the occasion Of the
established church 1T Marroes; bui
on the occasion Of the opening oi
| the Free Church in the parish ot
Sfonifeth, which is not far from the
dwelling Of Nanly's parents, he
went there alone, remained in the
tent during the fo1 enoon service
was observed among the congrega.
ton ia the new building in the af-
ternoon, ard We suppose lie must
have remained till the evening
service, as he did not appear al
home till past eleven o'clock al
night, whejl he gave tongue at the
window oi the maids room.
Once or twice after this Nanny
had inadvertently gone from home
without him, and he had observed
her earessing some strange dogs
on the road, which threw him into
such q paroxysm Of jealousy that he
nearly demolished her wardrobe.
lie went to tie room where she and
the other maid servants kept their
clothes, drew two Of her best caps
from ! basket, carried them down
stairs. and hid them among some
shayings ii tie stiekhouse.
Being unable to extract the
straw bonnet from the basket, he
cheWed the strings of i, and tore
ap 4 handkerchief. and finished Of
b. selecting q printed gown Of hers
from among those Of her fellow
servants, and tore It to shreds.
5feat was poor Nanny s comtefna
tioa when Sic discovered that TIC
creature whom she always said
had maiT VII tlian many bodies
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-11-30
Postage Stamps.

The origin Of the postage stamp
has a tiDge somewhat Of romance
in it. It was thirty seven years
ago that Rowland Hill, while cross
ing district in the north Of Eng
land, arrived at the door ofan inn
where a postman had stopped TO
deliver letter. ! young girl came
ont to receive it. She turned it
over and over ii her hands, and
asked the price Of postage. This
was . large sum, and evidently the
girl was poor-for The postman
demanded shilling. She sighed
sadly, and said the letter was from
her brother, bat that she had 0
money and 50 she returned the
letter to the posfnan. Touched
with pity, Mr.. Hill paid the postage
and gave the letter to the girl, who
seemed much embarrassed Scarce
u had the postman turned Els
back, when tie innleeper's young
daughter confessed taat 1t was a
trick between her and her brother.
Some signs marked on the en-
velope told her all she wanted to
know but the letter contained no
writing. We are both SO poor
she added, that We invented this
mode Of corresponding to avoid
paying for our letters. The travel
ler, continuing his road, asked him
self if q system giving place to such
frauds was not a vicious one. Be
fore sunset Rowland Hill had
planned to organise the postal
service upon q new basis with
what success Is knowp to the
world.
A THINKEa.- 4 little A.thol boy,
guilty Of some misconduct, upon
being asked why he could be 50
naughty, replied, that he thought
he was not doing any thing wrong.
That's no excuse, said his mother ;
I thinking doesn't help the matter.
Well, mamma, said be, what's the
use Of having thinker, # you can /
think
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NO. 26

should be guilty Of such misconduct:
50 she gave him q good thrashing
and he vanished from the house.
No one saw him again for a
couple Of days, Nanny looking
very mysterious all the time, and
feeling assured that he had 'ower
muckle wit The first intimation
| received Of his delinquency was
from himself, when he came creep
ing 70 my feet, and looking into my
face as If e0treating forgiveness.
tie did not go to the byre with
Nanny for more than . week after
he m5d6 an aus ttsifea0 Jstaas.a tion-
hands, and she restored him to
favor.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-11-30
Extensive Bantislll.

Brigham, who is a little angel
day, and among them was one
Wilford Woodruff, one Of the
Twelve Apostles. This man Of
piety preached 70 the saints in the
Tabernacle on Sunday, when he
told them that all the signers Of the
Declaration Of American Lndepend
ence have had their bacon saved
in the celestial kingdom Of Brig
ham and likewise al the Pres
idents Of the United States except
three. Said this mouth-picce Of
divine intelligence
Two weeks before / left st.
George / was visited by the spirits
Of the dead, who requested me to
be baptized for them, and these
spirits were the signers Of the De
claration OF Independence. | &C
cordingly went into the font in the
temple, and was baptized for one
hundred persons, among whomlwere
the signers Of the Declaration and
then | baptized Elder McAIIister
for all the Presidents ofthe United
States except three, for whom,
when they are prepared, and the
fact is revealed, somebody will be
baptized Salt Lake Tribune
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FORT BENTON, NJ 7, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 80. 1877.

fore service, hevisited his barn to
see that his horse had been prop
erly cared for, and finding a new
laid egg he put 1t Ii his pocket. The
recollection that The egg was still
in his pocket prompted him to
steal away from the congregation
to make Investigations, and we
regret to say that his worst tears
we're realized u Rome Sentinel.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-11-30

WnY HR LETT CHURoH, The
Fifth Ward gentleman who lett
church 50 suddenly last Sunday,
vas not sick, as lis friends feared
at the time. That foranoons Just Pc
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-11-30
ADVERTISING RATES
Poetry.
ON THE BRINFG.

I watched her as she stopped to plucl
A wild flower in her hair to twine,
And wished that it had been my luck
To call her mine.
Anon heard her rate with mad,
Mad words the babe within its cot,
And felt particularly glad
That il had not.
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He gouLpN'g HELP IT.If n1

vile chooses to throw sauoepans
and store-lids at my head, and tear
my shirt and chuck ne out Of The
house, lie soliEoqaizea as he got up
from the gutter very well she
.is that sort Of d woman. very well.