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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

Hgr How IT IS DoNE.-The first object in
Ifs with the American people is to get rich p
the second, how to regain good heslh. The
first can BIO obtained by energy, honesty ard
saving; the second good healthy by using
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER. Should you
be despondent sufferer from any Of the elects
of Dyspepsia Liver Complaint, Indigestion, sc ,
such as Sick Headache, Pslpitstion of the Heart,
Sour Stomach, Habitual Costivoness, Dizziness
OF the Head, Nervous Prostrstiop, Low Spirits,
&c, you neod not suffer another day. Two
doses Of August Flower will relieve you at once
Sample bottles 10 cts; regular sizo IS cts Posi-
tvoly soll hy al! first class Druggists in the
United States sep 20-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

We lake pleasure in calling attention to Du-
rans's Rheumatic Remedy and l.odillc's Head.
ache Specific, to be found in every drug store
10 Alexandria. Oac cures rheumatism and the
other headache in five minutes. oct 2-33s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

SLIGHTLY SolLED-lior nice pair of grey
2uc draws call at the Boss Clothing House,
(Bondhcm' old stand, corner King and Fair
lax streets. NJ BENDHEIM, Proprietor. oct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
The Strikers Trial.

READING, Pa, October 3.-The trial of the
rioters Was resumed at 9 o'clock this morning
the court being again crowded. The prosecu-
ton called to the witness stand James Low,
George Alexander and James Bowman, former
employees as frcmcn and engineers Of the Phil
adclphia and Reading Railroad who were in.
duccd to leave their employment and become
members of the brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers. They testified to q union meeting
being held on Saturday evening previous to the
burning Of the Lebanon Valley Bridge at which
suggestions were made that the bulge could be
blown up with key Of powder, something was
also said of a general agreement to stop trains,
but no definite action was taken. Witnesses saw
the rioters burn the bridge, tear up the tracks,
break open tool houses, burn cabooscs &c., but
could not uame any particular person engaged
in the disturbance though they mentioned sew
cra whom they saw in the crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

kS5"THE CENTRE CT VITALITY lie at
the flesh .n'! Tho bal tho boxes and the mus
has, is the bleed /: is tn ce'itro Ct vitality the
nutiimeht oftha system No. only mu.t it be
pure but rich il oldeF to rstain hcal:h In the
feeble and devi;;.'izsd, the 10 current il wa.ery
and its circu' a:ion sluggi:h The muscles of
such perfoas lack s, li5ity, the nerves are weak,
the usage haygsrd, and the eye iustree:s. e.
course of Hcstettoc's Stomach Bitters, however
improves not only the heslh butth appearance
of the debilitatsd aid rc7vous. Nutrition then
becomes ccmpl &c because digestion receives an
inr Gus from this benignsnt tonic, which fertil-
icy thu blood, brings back 'lhe rose tint Of
health" to the wan cheek, brightness to the eye
and gives power Of endurance TO the muscle
lnvaids, hasten to use it cost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

H=.'- "SEoLA REDwEIN."-W have used,
Soda Rsdwein for some time past in ouc fsmil-
los, and find it to be of wonderful efficacy in
RHIIhNING SICK HEADACHE.
airs. DIR. BAKER,
Fairfax Court House.
Il. V. uoLBRooK,
Baltimore, Md.
s. NJ. JACKSON,
ll20 l4Lh ST., Washington.
WALTER HELEN,
col D ST., Washington.
For sale 81 all Drug Stores. sep19-lm
aay- NEW STORE New GcoDs II have
removed from 50 King street to G. King
street, cnrnor OF! Fairfax, whore AN now ready
to supply all with Clothing and Gents Furnish {.
inga. Ny stock is now complete in All its
branches, consisting in part OF Suits Of the
Choices. Material, WOOL msda. apungaL and
cheap Thanking ny customers rorpss! lsvors,
| shall spare no effort to Ansorva thoir future
patronage, al my now store, No G. King street
colnar C Fairfax.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

CAss1Us M. CLAY-The victorian sbolitionist,
Cassius N. Clay, says:
I'm reference TO the shooting of tho negro,
Perry White, beg TO say that the unfortunate
affair has no reference TO party politics or to
race prejudices My altecedents will justify me
in simply saying that was waylaid by the de-
ceased on Sunday, the 30lh ult., at about half
past ton o clock y. m. a. WAS riding on my
mule, goin~ to church, in my own lot. [ was
on un,rlenuly terms with tho family Of Perry
White, the deco .sed colorod man, who had bee n
in my employ several years. Tho family had
been paid of ana ordered off my lands l acted
strictly in self defence and st onco appealed to
my country, having given bail bond for 5000
for MY appearance before tho Grand Jury in
March noxt ifrtqured. ! Will add that tbs do.
Goa ca Ia threatened my life in 8 letter which
was Intercepted and which caused me for sever
al days to go armed q thing not before done by
mo sinco 1851; so thst WAS under tho necessity
OF armng myself oven on tho Sabbath
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

FELL THROUGH A IIATCHWAY.-A man,
named Edward Jennings, who is employed
at Il. b. L.wsaa Il Co.'S erac:ry store, on
Cameron street, fell through hatchway here
last night, from the third story to the ground
floor. lie was badly stunned and bruised. but,
strange to say, sustained DO serious irjurles'
aud was at Tork to dav.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
The Episcopal Triennini Convention 4

BoSTON, O1t ;.-Thc trlennla. Convention
OF the Episcopal Church Of the United States
opened this morning, at Trinity Church, 10
o'clock. Avast concoursc of people was pres
ent ia the church long before tho services be-
gan. Not seat or nook in the vast cdfcc was
uuoccupicd at the beginning Of the proceedings,
and, from the fact that great macy did not
take part in the services ii was evident that
the audience was not composed OF EplscopaIlans
Only. The morning was devoted entirely to re-
ligiou5 services, and the sight which the church
presented from the beginning to the end OF the
exercises was such as has probably never been
seen before ia this city. Tho ritual Of this morn
ing's service was Of oonrSr, from the high pc.
sition Of the diguiaries conducting it, the most
imposing and elaborate which the Episcopal
Church has. The body of the church was re-
served for the delegates to the Gcncral Conven
ton, and these consisted OF four oIcrgymcn and
four lay deputies from each Of the forty five
dioceses in the different sections OF the country;
besides these there Eero over 200 Clergyman
and theological students present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

Tho market is active for good Extras and ou-
pors, which are scarco; Family is quiet win
nlcntirul supply, bat limited demsnd, except
for fancy brands and new pr1coaS,' nlntiam
grades not onquired f'r. III, receipts OF Wheas
arc improving as compared with last week, but
prices have givon way about &c since yesterday;
tho offerings to-day reached about 2W bushels
with sales of red at l25, 49, l35 III, "a! and l45'
tho last for y superior lot. Corn is in demand,
but scarce, with sales of about 600 bushels at ia
r.. for white and mixed. Rye is scarce, with
light receipts and sales CT small lots at e.. Oats
in Iomsnd with light receipts, and Sal IS at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

EOR RENI-A I'M ALL FukN iSahH
Il HOUSE for ront. Apply q! ~ l:uko ST.
sep 2TT-.lw
U1OR RENT-.A THREE STORY BRICK
Il HOUSE, with water and gas, No. lla CAM
cron street, between Washington and ~. Asarh'
formerly occupied 10y Col. hshhY. t"sias'""
given Cctoh3T -. Apply {"
sop II NJ. GkhN.
ETOR 1.-TWO u w ELLlNGSc
- Washington stro3!; ga' and wa!rr; sev0
and cigh. rooms; rr1t low; "nl Two DWELL L.
INGS on St. AHaph street; good Watec u! the
door; four rooms each. Apply to ELIZABETH
BEOCkE1T No. - N. Washington st. sep l.
ETOR RENTAL DESIRABLE BRICK
E. DWELLING, NJ. Isl King strOnJ. with Il
large garden attachnl. confirming " variety III
fruit. Apply T. "
my Scott II ESjr' ELlU5 SMlTU
NOR RENT--I'hc STORE ROOM on tina
- northeast corner Of King nnd Union strouta
the best location ia the city i"r grocery and
liquor storo. Apply Al this Office. az ls-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

OPENING AND CLOSING or MAILS. --Until
turther notice the following will ba the hours
for tho opening and closing of the mails:
CLOSING.
Northern and Western mails, j1j y. III. and
800 p. H.
Southwestern, via Gordonsvilo and Lynch
burg, 1880 q. m.
Manassas Division, 49, q. m.
Washington and Ohio, Alexandria to Round
HILL Va, 500 q. III.
Southern, via fredericksburg a1l Richmond,
Va, Obs p. m. and $50 p. m
Night mai Tor I,ynchhurg and points ho7ond
at 500 p. III.
OPENING
Northern and Western mails, $50 n. III. and
1:50 and p. III.
Southwestern, viz Lynchbnrg and dordoas-
villo, ZOO p. m.
Manassas Division, go p. III.
Washington and Ohio, Round Hill 10 Alox-
andria, $3.50 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond and Frodor
icksburg, Va, $50 a. m. and l:0D p. M.
ES- General delivery window closes at 500 p.
IN. Doors close at 800 y. m.
Gss~Opon on Sundays at . q. nj. and closes at
$3.50 8. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

A MOTHER lot of choice uncovered Sugar
IA Cured Hams and Shoulders received To-
day duly ~ al the old stand, 226 King street.
jy27 r. w. AVERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
Gf.SHL Cv.N.NEKCE.

Arrived-Boats } w Morris, VIM Smith, w
g Hunter Rechsbitos, w e Bell, j Wilson, e
+ Porter } Bradburn, j Green, Z & Uhlor and
Flngg, to American Coal Co; Hi Rinehar!
and Ida u Harry. to Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal Co G & Kelly, T, Blseu Avon Coal Go.
Deparlod Boats Il FL Faile, j II Stickney,
Morning sun, VIM Smith and w Hunter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
The Indian War.

A dispatch ION Judith Basin, Alobiaao
says The First cavalry, under command Of
Maj ,r Sanford. was detached to-day, S'rusis,
with the Seventh, taking their pace. Tie
pack lrai5s and packers belonging to LEWISTON
roads impossible. This is not 40 evidence of
breaking W, as it is merely substitution Of
one body of troops fer aIoth,r and Of wagons
for the pack mus Howard is determined to
comply with the r]rr to fJow the Indians to
tn, bitter end Sturgis has orders to treat
with the boslilcs aud guarantee their lives in
case they surrender; but Howard r,fuscd TO
give any such guarantee at kamaih. Joseph
crossed the Missouri at Cow Island yesterday.
tie had fight vi b the Cit z:ns aud
small detachment of soldiers at the crossing.
Two cit;z ing were wounded. General Miles is
at the mouth of the Mussel Shell River. The
Indians are gopg toward the British line. -
"a dispatch from Fort Shaw says The
Sitting Bull Commission is still here awaiting
an escort. Nest Of the troops 10 the Territory
are nearly worn out with the lorg chase after
the Me- P,rJes, who may yet, perhaps, be
struck by the cavalry accompanying the com
mission before they reach the Canada line.
Captain Williams, Of Fort Benton. transmits
to General Gibbon, at this post, the following
dispatch just received from Major IIges -
BIRCH CREEK, Sept 2S-2 p. M.
DEAR OAPTAIN-The NeZ Perces are now in
the pass totween Bear Paw and Little Rockies
travelling slowly and carrying many wounded
We had fight with them at noon about twenty
icc miles below Cow Island. on Cow Creek
Fought Thorn two hours and had to withdraw,
as they were in full strength. Bradley was kill
cd and ono horse. They burned Cooper's train,
killed two mon, snd have scouts out after US on
tho road. These Indians can be struck yet ftom
Benton, near Milk River. GUIDO HE'S
10 his note to Gen. Gibbop, Capt. Williams
says tho Bradley mentioned as killed was FL
mund Bradley, a civilian, who was Of service to
him 10 the Judith Basin 10 1874 Maj. IIges'
messenger found the dead body Of Chas. Sleet,
a civilian, at tho west fork Of Birch Greek.
This man had partner, who has Dot yet been
heard from, and may he killed. Captain
Williams adds that an AssiniboiDe Indian
came into Fort Claggct on Tuesday or We'd
nesday from Sturgl4' command. lie said that
Sturgis men had had nothing to cat for
loug time, but that trains had caught up TO
them with supplies. This seems to have been
on Big Spring Creek. Tho Indian said that
Sturgis' train would be at Fort Clagget for moro
supplies on Thursday or Friday. lie also said
that Sturgis horses had 20 shoes and were worn
out. A man from British America came into
the Marias River yesterday. lie stopped at
eros Fenlro camp the night before, and the
Indians said they had Just been visited by some
NeZ Pcrces. who told them the main camp was
near Fort Browning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

ARM BROKEN. boy named Whitley,
while attempting to get on moving ireight
train, on Unicn street, yesterday evening, had
his arm caught in one OF the handles on the
side Of car. ard broken 10 two places. lie
was removed to his home on Wilkes street aud
received the necessary attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
Ii EJrI + ilU5 : It'll.
sHoTEsS AND EsEsraU,cANTS.

CTEAMED OYSTERS
y AtJACOB BOiIRAU@,
NO. SOUTH ROYAL STREET.
Ho has just completed his new apparatus lH-
stoamng oysters, and has fitted up y LADIES
DINING FAkLoR, where oysters III every
stvls ard other delicacies viii, ba furnished 1T
tho shortest notice ard n nj hours.
PORTED WINES and BRANDlE:i
and other choice liquors c.n ho h Ill ri tho bar.
sou 2S-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
FOE SALE OzS RENT.

NOR RENT-A SMALL FURNISHED
Il HOUSE for ront. Apply q! ~ Euko ST.
SEP Ell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

Mothers should take warning and stop dosing
their Babies with laudanum while tecthng.
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup answers the same pur-
pose, and is perfectly harmless. 2j cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

saH CLEANSE TIE SYSTEM and purify the
blood. QUIRk'S IRISH TEA will do this,
and relieve Dyspepsia, Sick Headache. Constl.
patton and all disc saos caused by arrangement
of the Stomach or Liver. Sold by Druggists.
Twenty-Five cents por package, making ono
quart of medicine tea cup of which IS . do2o:
sag TEETH if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people. romembor this. Use daily
THUESTUN'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. IL will presarva thGla through lie.
Solt ~ druggists. :,5c por bottle. inb .$-ly
IrS-HARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
Lco it, Ronovato your soilol Gloves with JOu:
VEINS IN ODO L Il E5S KID GLOW Il
CLEARER 1t will cleanse thom thoroughly,
Sold by druggists. - cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

MIR. T. GERHARD, late of Philadelphia, has
opened new confectionery and toy store on
Royal street, near King, where he has one OF
the finest stocks in tho city. Give him call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

PERsoNAL-Mr Victor Becker, jr., former
ly of this city, but lately Of Washington lett
yesterday for New York, en- route for Pans,
where he will spend three years 10 rerlectlng
himself 10 his musical studies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
focal lErcViIfeR.

A rumor prevailed on the streets to- day that
a man had been found drowned 10 the lower
level OF the canal, but il could DO traced to no
reliable source.
The general agent oil i'arnum's mammoth
circus and menagcric Was in town this morolng
and mado arrangements for on exhibition here
on the 9th instant.
A tournament took placo ct Marshall Hall
to day and many persons from this city were
in attendance a good time Was expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

RAvENswoRTH, Sept. 9th, 1877.
rINHIS Il TO CERTIFY AND SHOW
l. that do appoint JOHN H. SARTEN my
agent to act for mo in all matters may desig-
nate in connection with my land. wood and
rents, in the county of Fairfax. Va.
oct 3-3L K. Z. LEE.
~ Shoulders and breakfast Bacon, received
this day, October =, hy
oct k. W. AVERY, rs King st.
NEW MAtkEREl., Nos ], > and 8, re-
~ cnvod ti,,s dry, Dclnber 3, by
oct K. w. VERY, Z2G King IT,
4 FULL LINE OF SUGARS received this
IA day, October 3, AID for sale cheap by
oct ) X. W. AVERY, rs King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03
PORT or .aLExa.N.DRxs. 0CT'R. ;

PORT or ALEXANDRIA,. OCT'K. 3.
Sun rises ... 8 Is Moon rises. | 81
Sun sets .... s 10 High water....... . %
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of tho Lake. Norfolk. /" +
Reed .
Steamer ] w Thompson. Loonardtown. TO
F A Reed.
Schr Holcn Hasbrouck Jorsoy City. t. AM
erican Coal Co.
Schr Forward Havre do Grace, to Wm
t:moot.
SchrAddie L Avery and Jacob RIdgowsy,
for Georgetown.
SAILED. 's ,...
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by A
Reed.
Schr 9 Paine, Georgetown, by w A Smoot
Schr Earl Mason, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs K Morrison and Fred Walton, hence,
al New Haven lst.
Schr Nellie Paine. hence. at N Haven lst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

WEATHER PRoBABrLrlEs.-W Var Depart
e.tat, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, |Eash.
ngton. u. g., Oct. 3. lS77-lC3O a. N
For the Middle Atlantic States easterly winds,
partly cloudy weather and rain areas, stationary
TEN perature and falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

The stock Of the American Conl Go. ha, ad-
yanced SC the past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.--Stocks, although irreg-
ular, were buoyant this morning. Money 4.
Gold 1929 Flour dull and heavy. Wheat
spot dull and heavy; futures steady. Corn
without decided change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

The Dizzy Blondes finished their engage
ment here las. night and lei. for Charlottesville
and Staunton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

Cows and Calves $.) to $oU...."....'.."
The supply of stock of all kinds this week was
limited. Tho msin Cattle train di not arrlvo
hero until somo time after dark, too late to trans,
act any business. Most Of the butchers in want
Cows and Claws arc looking up, and we quote
an advance Ct 2 50a$5 per hesd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

0UR ROASTED COFFEES-The5e goods
. are roasted by the most improved mothod,
viz: Patout Alright Steam Power Revolving
Cylinders. by which regularity in roasting ID e.
taine ii and tho aroma and sweetness OF tho couoe
secured eoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

"INDOW GLASS, Putty and Glaciers
w Ponts-a Ii rfe stock Just received
aep26 LEADBEATEE s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

POSTMASTER STEuART. --Thc Washington
Republican says: "Captain }. Nj. Steuart, the
present popular Postmaster Of the u. S. House
Of Representatives, Is sanguInc. II Is not likely
that in the scramble the State OF Virginia would
get two Offices, but Capt. Steuart has no icars
of Mr.. Wcddcrburn's candidacy for the Dnor'
keepcrshp. His friends deny that the Vlr-
GINA delegation will act against Steuart to Sc.
cure cure the other office for MIR. Wcdderburn. Ills
| principal competitor 50 Tar Is Col. Finley, oil
Minnesota, who is on the ground.
PoLlCE ITEMS. business at the Mayor 4
Office, this morning, was dull, only two cases
being disposed Of
John Penn, charged with petit larceny, was
further examined and discharged.
The case of a boarding house keeper for as
saulting hoarder. mentioned yesterday, was
dismissed.
| Charles Eogalhard, a canal boatmaD, for abu:
iugand maltreatinS John Richardson, was fined
and discharged by Justice Padgct.
| AcOUlTTAI. OF TRAM2s.-- six sramps
arrested at Manassas on g charge of assaultne
a train on the Firgioia Midland Railroad, and
| imprisoned at Brentsvlllc. Prince William ooun
ty. were tried yesterday before Judge Nico
and acquitted. The Court declined to allow
the prosecution to attempt to show that lht
prisoners had been hanging about Manassa
previous to the assault with that ietent. Tht
counsel in the case were h Il. Meredith fol
the Commonwealth, S. q. Neal tor the railroad
company, and e. f.. NicoI for the prisoners
The Dizzy Blondes finished their engage
ment here las: night and lei. for Charlottesville
and Saunton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-03

JED 9 OIL is the best on tho market; gusr-
sale by sep 2ll K. W. AVERY, 22G King st.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-20
TO THE SUMMER TOURIST.

Those OF our citizens who are fortunate enough
to be able to seek respite from the labors Of the
business season just closed. and to recuperate
their energies at some Of the many delightful
summer resorts to be found in the Northern
States and Canada will be glad to learn that the
old favorite Jackson route, under vigorous and
efficient management. has become one Of the
very best travelling thoroughfarss in the country.
Hundreds of thousands Of dollars have been
expended, as we are credibly informed, during
the past twelve months for new iron and steel
rails, new cross-ties and new bridges, and to day
it may DO safely saia that no road south of the
Ohio river surpasses the great Jackson route in
smoothness and perfect safety We have had
occasion, during the past few weeks, to travel
quite extensively over that road, and we can thus,
from actual experience. bear witness to its ex-
cellence in every particular which goes to consti-
tute good road.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-20

Our learned friend, Professor Forshey, who
has not his superior in this country in the
knowledge of every branch of photography
and tho cognate Sciences has written several
articles against the practicablity of railroads
from New Orleans, which are to be built on
and through the delta and alluvion The
utility and practical value of these articles are
not estimated as highly by our unfortunate
fellow-citizens, who dwell in the delta as they
are by the professor, seeing that our city has
been dumped down in the delta and has no
high land within a hundred miles.
This condition, under the professors
dogma, would forever prohibit and prevent
the construction of any railroads from this
city unless we could remove the high land
which begins at Baton Rouge or Opelousas
down to the city. We confess ourselves ig-
norant and stolid enough to doubt this con-
clusion as to the impracticability of railroads
over the alluvion, and are rather inclined to
think that when our levees are securely and
soIidly built the delta region will be bet
ter adapted for cheaply constructed and safe
railroads than the high and rolling country
to which Professor Forshey would limit u.s.