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Interesting Reading 4.

II you need pair Of pants II viii pay
you TO call at our establishment and make
your selections. We have reduced the
prices throughout oar Pants Department.
Our 81 Pants now Sl.50; 80 Pants now
So; $3.50 Pants now $3.50; - Pants now
SO; So and 81 Pants now 81. The Cloth.
ing Palace, 1901 Main street.
A. STRAus x SON.
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The Anatomy Act.

The bill allowing bodies OF paupers and
convicts TO be turned over to the medical
colleges for dissection has become law
without the signature OF the Governor, as
have quite number Of other bills OF less
importance. The anatomy act only ap-
plies TO cities Of not less than 10000 inhabi-
tants.
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Personals and Rricfa.

lufS. y. Nj. RaSlanu, WlIe OF the deputy
Treasurer, daughter Of Alexander III. Sands,
Esq, and granddaughter OF Mr.. yelling
ton Goddin. died Sunday, and her funeral
will take place to-day. She was most
charming young lady, and her death makes
great grief in large circle OF excellent
people.
The propriety Of rediyidng the city into
wards and to make ten wards instead OF
six is now being discussed.
The Board of Public Interests met Sat
urday night for the purpose OF investiga-
ting the Gas-Works Department. They
met again last night and commenced to
take testimony.
The Assistant Bishop OF the Diocese OF
Virginia, Right Rev. A. VI. Randolph,
visited Monumental church Sunday morn
ing and administered the rite OF cOnfirma-
tiOn to twelve persons ten females and
two males. At night he visited Grace
church and confirmed eight. Bishop Whit
tie confirmed a class OF five at st. Johns
church.
a public temperance meeting, under the
auspices OF the Womcn's Christian Tenn
perance Union. will be held at Centenary
church at $40 O'Clock this evening. Seve-
raj city pastors will be present and deliver
addresses.
Mr.. Hairs second piano recital will be
postponed until Tuesday, February 18th,
on account OF conflicting engagements.
Yesterday morning. upon the arrival OF
the Richmond and Allegheny train at the
depot, Policeman Kicker was accosted by
two gentlemen, who informed him that
they arrested a negro named Monk Sims,
who is charged with 4 murder committed
in Goochand some weeks ago. The officer
took the negro in custody and carried him
to the station-house.
In obedience to the orders OF the Gov.
ern0r a detachment OF HowitZers yesterday
evening. from the southern slope OF the
Capitol square, fred minute-guns in honor
to the memory OF Ex-Governor Letcher.
a grand dress ball will be given by
Friendship Lodge. No. A., |. o. +. $. Of L.,
this evening Mt Singer Hall. and pleas
ant time may be expected. The following
gentlemen compose the Committee OF Ar
rangements Messrs. L. Salomonsky, r..
Simon, u. Hellstern, l.. SchlosS, and s.
BusntZ.
General Echols and General Custis Lee
are in the city.
The Newberry resolutions asking Send
tor Malone to resign will be nicely copied
of and forwarded to Malone in day or
two. Ii is expected that he will return
them with his disapproyal.
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Mr.. George p. Gatling, a popular drug
clerk OF this city. has accepted position
In Petersburg. Va, his old home, where
no doubt he will meet hearty welcome
from his many friends and acqaaintances.
We wish Mr.. q. mucblsuecess an his new
home.
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MEETINGS..
ja29-2t


HEADQU ARrERS RICHMOND fOdMANDERY,,
No. ., KNIGHTS TKMPLAES.
RICHMOND. VA. January 20. 1884.
~ Z + c 4 l. ORD T. X SIR N./
~ KNIGHTS: Attend called asscm- w
bly, Of the COmmandery at the Asylum, ~
MING at O'Clock sharp, In full dress/
of Templar on foot. for work IN the Orders of Y.
{. and the Temple.
Members Of COmmandery Of II. Andrew. No.
l3. and transient Sir Knights, are courtsously ia
ytcd to attend.
By order of the Emi nent Commander.
JAMES H. CApER-.
Capt.D-tienerii
Aiiest: :. Mo-. EIsIIER. Rncnr,ler. M .lA- IL.
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Tho Grenf Trial

Sealskin Cigars are here to be tested
with Richmond's most popular brands.
The best judges Of cigars are invited TO pass
upon them. First-class dealers handle them.
OWENS Il MINOR, Agents, Richmond.
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BOSTON CHIPS for colds at ASroSrs.

SORE THROAT OR CocGn, II suffered To pro-
gress, often results In incurable throat lung
trouble. "BR0wS's BRONCHIAL TSocuEsr - give
instant relief.
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Suprcme Cour, or Appea,s.

Norfolk Trust Company against Foster.
Argued by John b. Donovan, Esq. for
appellant and General William B. Talia-
ferrO for appellee.
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was cloudy
and cold.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 8 A. NJ, 20 !;
0 A. NJ, 33; noon, So; =. NJ, 80; L.
NJ, 3S; midnight, 80.
Mean temperature, "a 2-8.
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Billiard Hall.

SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THE GAS BILL.
The Billiard Parlors at
w. j. MANNING's,
900 Broad street.
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COME AND SEX WHAT W. ARE DoING AT
eol MAIN STREET.

Elcgaa, stock Of ToRCHoN EDGINGs, from
narrowest to wides; goods, and from the finest
10 the cheapest grades.
Our HAMBrRGs are way below the prices in anv
other housc; some nice, w'@e goods "ide
enough for childron's skirts in ono width.
The CHILDRES's CLoAKs on hand must go.
Come and see them; It Will pay you.
Our CORSET STOCK Is the fullest in town. We
have all grades, from The domestic 10 the finest
imported; elegant shapes; easy fitting.
We are selling UNDoUBTED BARGAINS. Our
prices are as low as those who are selling of al
'S'' DRY GOODS, DRY GOODS.
wrHAvE ALWAYS SOLD RIG BARGAINS
wEARE GOING To GIVE You BETTER
BARGAINS THAN EVER.
DO NOT DELAY. COME AT ONCE.
Remember the location.
COL MAIN STREET, CORNER OE NINTH.
40 LEVY. DAVIS 4 co.
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THEORY OF MUSIC.

class in the above study is being organized by
Mr.. FRED. c. HAIR. Particular aud ,gb-crip-
hams. ia 29-lt
DOR SALE. 4 FINE THREE tss:.S
l. GALLON MILCH-COW, with calf ten ~
days old. Can be seen at Mr.. Milton cayce 81.
Grove avenue and Mulberry street. Arpiy ~
T.. j. GREGORY 4 co.
ja 29-2t No. I02 ShOckOe sliD.
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9itllmond 1ispattll.
TUESDAY JANUARY 80, 1884.
HH-THE CIRCULATION OF THE DIS
PATCH is LARGER THAN THE COMBINED
CIRCULATION OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY
NEWSPAPERS OF THE CITY.
Late Weather Report.


WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January 29-l:2O
A. M-For the Middle Atlantic States,
far, warmer weather, preceded by local
rains and SHOWS, principally in northern
portion, variable winds, rising preceded
on the coast by falling barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, generally
clearing, warmer weather, variable winds,
mostly northerly, nearly stationary barom-
eter.
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DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c.
A Il AND BELOW COST

- IN UOOp1. NO-I1ss. hO-1s,. seS. -.
AT AND BELOW COST
CARDOZo, MLsoP, MosBY & CO.'S.
Owing To the dissolution of our lrm, 10 take
effect on the lst day of February, we will have
4 GREAT CLOSING AND CLEARING-UP
SALE OF
DRY GOODS.
Having during the past Two weeks.
by the great slaughter Of our stock, made room on
our first floor, we will, on
MONDAY, 21sT INSTANT,
place on our counters the balance of our
LAST SUMNER STOCK
OF
DRESS GOODS
LINEN AND COTTON LAWNS
A SACRIFICE.
No ono should lose the opportunity TO secure
some of our EVENING and SUMMER SILKS,
which at the price now marked will soon co. rs
they are far below the cost of production. Our
stock of
BLACK SILKS
is yet good, having some Of our best grades left
which, at the price now being offered, are cheaper
than the same goods have ever been sold in this
market,
LACES, LACE-CURTAINS.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR
at great reduction.
Call before Il is too late TO secure the BAR
GAINS. CARDOZO, ALSOP, M0SBI & co.
ta22-tFe5i
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OFFICE or THE NV MECHANICsytiLE
ANUSEMENTS.
DICHMOND THEATRE TONIGHT.

TIE HANl.ONS,
and their fuglsh-trcnch comedian. p
LIZ VOYAGE ~ Sli>>f--
The Chccric-t. Bri ighje,t, and Most JpN ,u. 0mic
Creation of the Present stage. The Most Laugh
able and Pleasing Entertainment EVcr Presented
on the stage. a Carnival Of Fun fun. d.rih.
aud Music IN Harmonious Blending, Full ~ the
Brightest run. splendid Sccne-y! Startling AC-
ton. The Railroad Explosion Oue Of the Mos
Wonderful snd startling Effects liver Produced
on Any stage \ Performance thst Keeps Noa
Screaming and Laughing
Prices - usuai. BoN->heei al 7bca,r'.
"a .g-its
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'NEMPERANCE MEETING.-The la
Il dies of the WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEN
PERANCE MEETING al CENTENARY MI
TH0DIST CHURCH az 7:I5 O'Clock THIS lTues-
dayI EVENING.
Addresses will De delivered by several city iis-
tors. The public Is invited 10 attend. il 29-lt
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u OOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
dOJlE,xEcuTED 81 the DISPATCH PRlSTING
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DICHMOND THEATRE.

THURSDAY EVENING. JNNUNR. 3.S.,
GEORGE II. ADiMS>
OWN NEN UUMPTl BIMI"rY AsD - Az
SPECIALITY rROIPF.
under the management ~ Nix. ADAM FoHE-
PAI6H.
= MAMMOTH SHOWS COMBINED ~ ONE. ,
THE LARGEST. THE NEWEST. THE SRf At
Est. THE BE>i
81 PANTOHlME ARTIST -
In the or gna Version Of the Mrth. Prov sfslac.
Pantomime, entitled
HCMPrY DUSPIl AMONGST TiiE iNoiAAr.
20 SPECIALLY STARS 30
In an attractive programme. intgpdut.nI me
Latest European NOse.'.e>.
\ MERRY PANTOMIME FESTIVAL.
Prices is usual Box-sheet now o,s'n n odier o.
Theatre. a 29-3,t
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d o r A $ II .

lodde OF Potassium Is one OF the strongest OF the
minerals used in medicine, and has produced
much suffering In the world. Taken for a long
time, and In large doses, IL dries up the gastric
juices, impairs digestion, the stomach refuses
iood and the patient declines In health and
weieht. Persons with Blood or Skin Diseases
should be careful how they take these mineral pol
sohs rs IN most Instances the effect of them Il 20
slmost permapentiy impair the constitution. To
.ake the place OF these polsons we offer you safe
sure, prompt, aud permanent relief from Your trou
naes swfis spscinc Is entirely vegetable pre-
merit. wv " ''
nave cured permanently Blood Taint In the
Ibifd generation by the use Of Swift's Specific,
@ @nI.sr had most signally failed with Mercury and
folasn' n. "A. TooNER, NJ. D., Perry, Ga.
young man requests me 10 thau,. you for his
cure OF oiood son by the use OF your specitc
after all o,her treatment has failed
JOSEPH JACOBS, Druggist, Athens, Ga,
free 10 applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office, l6D west TWENTY third street.
between sixth ana Seventh avenues.
ia 27.lw
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One Of the best places to get strictly pure
and first.class Medicines at reasonable
prices Is A. II. Robins's Drugstore, j2S
north Second street. Try bin.
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Bosrox CHIPS for colds at ANroSrs
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RICHMOND. VA, January 25. 1884.
A y ADJOURNED MEETING or
IA the stockholders of the RICHMOND PER-
PETU Al BUILDING. LOAN, AND TRUST
COMPANY will be held M their Office, 1900 Main
street. on THURSDAY. January 3lst, st j O'Clock
+. VI. WILLIAM LOyENSTEIN,
!, 26-5t Cashier.
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DICHAOND THEATRE.
FAREWELL AMERICAN T0J;.
Eng cement of the eminent Polish ,c-TssE
MODJESKA.
supporteily
MAURICE III. BARRIMobRf
aud an
EFFICIENT DRAMATIC COMPANY.
FRIDAY EVENING. February -.
CAMILLE;
SATURDAY MAriNtf. 2E l.. ".
MARY STUART;
SATURDAY tVENlNG, f,b1nry "a.
As you LIKE IT.
sale OF seats begins WEDNESDAY. Isnuars
3Oth, al = A. VI, at ofice of fheatIr. Heeryes
se1ts ALSO ia g6-Jtt
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THE NEWEST. THT GREAT
Est. The BE>i.
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20 SPECIALLY STARS 30
an attractive programme. INTRODUCING me
Latest IuroDsau No,t,f.s>
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

snAsoNABLE GOODS AT LOW PRICES
LEVY, DAVIS & CO.'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

Col. MosBY's Missing PREsERvEs.-Col.
John S. Mosby, American consul ut Hong
Kong, China, recently addressed letter to
the Secretary of the Treasury stating that
he had forwarded to his relatives in the
United States some preserves which bad
never reached their destination. The Colo
mel took occasion, in his characteristic way,
to inform the Secretary that this was not
the first instance where the custom-house
officers at New York had plundered foreign
cargoes, and appropriated to their own use
articles shipped from abroad to other per-
sons. The Secretary replied that the asser
tions made by Col. Mosby were very broad,
and should not be made without foundation.
He, therefore, demanded of Col. Mosby that
he should name the offenders, as we'll as the
vessel which was alleged to have had its
cargo rihed by the customs officials, and also
the names Gifts officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAzErrEl
RICHMOND, Va, January 1S.-The bill to
incorporate "the Norfolk and Western Ex-
tension company" is attracting much atten-
ton just now. 1t gives the company au-
thority to do almost every thing that any
company ever did. 1t will scarcely pass now
that its defects have been pointed out. On
several occasions bills with similar defects
hid away in some oftheir provisions have al
most passed one of the branches of the leg
slature when keen-eyed individual has
discovered the neat little weapon and block
ed the game. One of bevy of young Ia
dies invited to visit the House of Delegates
yesterday to hear, as she was told, some very
interesting speeches upon the subject of the
public debt, was asked how she liked them.
oh" she said, they spoke about two
hours and sometimes used very pretty Ian
guage, but, can you believe me? did not
understand what they were talking about?'
1t is understood that Mr.. r. ?. Barham,
proprietor of the 7nder--1ppeai, drew $4,000
in the Louisiana Lottery.
Mr.. William l.. Royal is out in a letter
o.day on the debt question. He says:
'The case then stands thus 1t is to-day the
law all over Virginia that the taxpayer who
tenders coupons in payment of his tax there
by pays his tax. If his tax amounts TO $500
he can get an injunction from Judge Bond
TO restrain the Treasurer from levying on
his property. If his tax amounts to less
than $500 he can pursue either OF two cour-
ses. When the Treasurer attempts to seize
his property he may lawfully defend his
property with shot gun, and if he kills the
Treasurer in that defence it is no murder {;
or, he may permit the Treasurer to levy on
his property and then sue him and recover
several times its value as punitive DANA
ges."
Speaker Stuart seems to be particularly
aggravating to Mr.. Duff Green, the member
from Stafford. Whenever the Speaker
makes speech Mr.. Green follows in few
remarks, showing how hard the ticks were
from the Speaker.
Senator Edmunds is the largest farmer in
the Legislature. Senator Barnes is said to
| he the Wealthiest member of the Senate.
Senator Glasgow is put down as the best
friend of the newspaper men. Senator
Barham is the youngest. Mr.. HUBBARD, as
soon as the report Of the committee was
made ousting him from his seat, left i'll dis
gust. He was oltener on his feet than amy
of his side. Senator Newberry's resolu-
ton calling on Malone to resign will come
up after the press of the bills on the calendar
is over. STRoNGBOw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19
MARYLAND'S SENATOR

Judge Ephram King Wilson, of Worcester
county, was yesterday elected United States Sen
ator by the Maryland Legislature to succeed Hon
James Black Groome, at the expiration Of the
latters term March 4, 1885. Judge Wilson was
elected OH the ifth ballot of the day, and the
twelfth Of the contest. When it was found that
Judge Robinson had % votes, and before the bal
lot was announced, there was great excitement
when the long expected break of the republicans
to Judge Robinson began. Senator Moore (rep. J
began it and voted for Robinson, The excitement
rose to fever heat when Mr. Randall (rep) follow
ed for Judge Robinson. Democrats began to
change to Thomas aud Wilson, and these were re-
ccived with applause Mr.. Gadd (dem) of Queen
Anne's, Judge Robnson's county, changed to
Wilson. This was followed by loud applause. Nr.
Lcgg deln. also q firm supporter of Robinson,
followed for Wilson. Loud applause and cheers
followed this and the convention got in an up-
roar. The president of the convention hammered
with his gavel and stopped proceedings until order
was restored. Scorcs-of democrats changed their
votes to Judge +. l.. Wilson, and he was elected,
the vote resulting, after the changes-Wison,
90; Robinson. q; Thomas, g. Groome 8; Dixon.
~; Heating, /: Clark, L Creswell, !.
The Baltimore Sun says: at may be added that
Judge Wilson's election has distinctly har-
monizing tendency and will not offend any, if it
does not fully satisfy all parties to the contest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

THE BALTIMORE american says 1.-The
meeting of republican congressman winch
was held in Washington on Wednesday last
plainly showed that the republican leaders
are determined to carry GU the coming pres
iden,ial cam paigu OH a more elevated and
digni6ed plane than such campaigns nave
hitherto been conducted" The following
resolution, adopted by the meeting, is a sam
pie of "the more elevated and dignitied
plane" referred to:
"ReSolred, That we pledge our friendship
aud assistance to all citizens of the Southern
State, who are manfully contending against
the prescription or murder of voters, ana
we recommend the cordial union of republi-
cans with all such citizens in efforts to re-
deem their States from the fatal DONNA
ton of false ideas and dshonoring prac'
tees"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

STEAMER WRECKED AND GREAT Loss OF
LIFE.-The steamship City of Columbus, OF
the Boston and Savannah line, which left
Boston Thursday for Savannah with from
eighty to one hundred passengers on board,
and crew of forty-five was wrecked yes.
terday near New Bedford, Mass, on ledge
of rocks known as Devils Bridge, and at
least one hundred of those on board it is
believed were lost.
On Friday, Gay Head light bearing south
half east, the vessel struck on the outside of
DEVILS Bridge buoy The wind was blow
ing gale west by north. The vessel inme-
diately filled and keeled over, the water
breaking in and flooding the port side of the
saloon. All of the passengers excepting n
few women and children, came OH deck
nearly all wearing life-preservers. All Of
the boats were cleared away, but were i'm
mediately swamped. A majority of the pas
sengers were washed overheard. Seven
passengers left the vessel on life raft, and
about forty more took to the rigging. At
03O A. NJ. the Gay Head life.boat put off
and took seven persons. Another life boat
put of between y and o'clock. Richard
sullivan, ofPrince Edwards Island, was also
on the raft. The revenue cutter Dexter
came along about 1890 and sent off two
boats. Twenty-one persons, one of whom
was dead, were placed on board the Dex-
ter, and after all the persons were taken
from the vessel the Dexter proceeded to
New Bedford. Three persons died after
going on board the Dexter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The business failures Of the last seven days
number for the United States 3S2, and for
Canada 43.
King Alfonso of Spain has accepted the
resignation Of his cabinet. and has entrusI'
ed the formation of a new ministry TO con-
sentative.
Gen. "Cbinese" Gordon has gone to Egypt,
and will visit the line Of defences between
Berber and Suakim. The Governor OF
Khartoum telegraphs that the country IS
swarming with rebels.
1t was rumored in Wall street again yes
terday that Jay Gould had met with serious
financial losses. This time the amount OF
his loss was placed at $40, 100000. The sto'
ry, however, could no be verified.
Ex-Congressman Green Adams, of Ken
lucky, who was attacked by heart disease
on Tuesday inPhiladelphia, died yesterday,
aged 6S years. During the 44th, 45th and
4Gth Congresses he was chief clerk OF the
House Of Representatives.
Prince Victor Napoleon, in reply to an
inquiry from NJ Cassagnac as to how far
the Bonapartists might count upon him,
says that at present he has no political role
to fill and that he intends to hold himself i'll
reserve until duty calls him to serve his
country.
A boiler at the shoe manufactury and tan
nerv of T.. CT. & f. Wallace at Rochester,
n. y, exploded yesterday afternoon, caus-
ing the death Of four men and injury TO sew
eral others. When the debris was cleared
away four bodies were discovered, and ii
was found that others had been severely in
jured.
In repIy to the Chinese defiance, a member
of the French embassy in London has de-
clared that France will certainly attack BAG
Mini, and that if the Chinese troops are
found there France will have all the more
claim upon China for a war indemnity
The Chinese government will firmly defend
Bac- Mini, and is now awaiting the attack
upou IT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

BAD THouGHTs.-Bad thoughts, if cher
ished, blight virtue, destroy purity, and I'M
dermine the stablest foundations of cbarac-
ter. They are like rot in timber; like rust
in iron. They eat into man. And when
the process has gone on for awhile, and there
comes the stress of an outward temptation,
down they go into mass ofruins. Ships go
out to sea, all bright with fresh paint, their
sails all spread, and never reach port. Why :?
They met storm and went down because
they were rotten. Under the paint was de-
cay. Just so bad thoughts; vile, impure
thoughts and imaginations, rot the manly
oak of character, rust the iron of principle,
slacken all the stays of virtue, and leave
the man or woman to the violence of temp
tation, with no interior, or reserve power to
withstand the shock. Bad thoughts fed and
fattened are the bottom vice of society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

The atlantic Monthly for February has
been received from its publishers, Hough-
ton, Miftln and Company, Boston. Its con
tents are: In War Time. A Trio for Twelfth
Might, Voices of Power, A Roman Singer,
The Eagabonds and Criminals Of India,
Newport, En- Province, In Madeira Place,
A Visit to South Carolina in 1860, A Remi-
niscence of Christ's Hospital The Confede-
rate Cruisers, Mr.. Trollope's Latest Charac-
ter, Greater Britain and the United States,
The History of Sculpture, and the Coutri.
butors' Club
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-19

IMPROVEMENT RECoAlMENDED.-Gene
Wright, of the Engineer Cops, has transmit
ted to the Senate copies of the results OF
surveys of Quantico ereeb, Piankatank river
and Great Wicomico river. 1t is recon-
mended that the bar at the mouth of Guam
tico creek be removed. 1t is also recommen-
ded that the channel be widened to 300 feet
for convenience Of steamers. The present
depth is 10 it., but depth OF is # would in
duce craft Of larger size to enter the creek This
Mace is said to be the only safe ice harbor the
Potomac. and it is recommended that the channel
be deepened and widened at an estimated costs of
S33. 453. The Improvement of Piankstauk river
at an estimated cost of SIS, 533 is recommended.