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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

BALI. The post poned ball ii the Potomac
Garden will he given Tomorrow night, aud ar
ENGAGEMENTS have been perfected to make il one
of the most agreeable Of the season. During
the evening festivities Mr.. Herbner will ex-
hibt the prize he won at the late SchueZen-
fest ia Washington. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

FAST DAl-Friday next, August 10th, will
be observed By the Methodist Episcopal
Churcl. South as day Of fasting, humiliation
and pray er, in accordance with recommends
ton Of tic bishops Of the church. The Dish
ops also recommended that services be held
during the ,utre week, commencing on sun
day before the 18th, and ending with the
Sunday following. .n--.-..a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14
TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY FARMS I Il
VIRGINIA, AT FROM s. TO So
PER ACRE.

PER ACRE.
In Iouioun, Fauquicr, Warren Rockbridge,
A lbe1narlc, Nelson, Orange, Culpeper, Prince
William, Stafford Westrnoreland, Gloucester,
Fuirfax and Alexandria counties, embracing
almost every variety OF soil in the State, and
varying in size from 80 to 1000 acres.
A large number arc located near railroads or
navigable streams many are impr0v ed, and ii
q good state Of cultivation.
We Will show all the real estate that we ofior
for sale to partie: desiring to purchase, OF give
any information that may be desired.
Also for ale, IL several Of the ahovo-n.s,..cd
counties, very
VALUABLE GOLD. SILVER, LEAD AND
OTHER MINERAL I4AND3
In West Virginia and Missouri, We have 81
large amount uf land Tor sale, from one t. sav-
enty dollars per acre
Will lease or rent out Real Estate in this city
and county, and in the adjoining counties, pay
tax c3, collect rents and have house rspalr5"
ana insured. .......
II COMMUNICATIONS answered promptly.
Johnston Il LLOYD,
Real Estate Agents, King st., Alexandria. "a:
aug l2-tf
MARKET BASKETS, Painted Buckets,
lNl Brass Hoop do, Washing Tubs Of all
sizes, Clothes Lines, Ladies Tampico, and
Straw WhiSps, Mason's Backing and Backing
Brushes, Just received and for sale by -
-.,, HARRIE HOUGH
aul2 Corner Of Pitt and Prince sts.
A LICANT MATS .....
II lust received and for sale b.
HARRIE HOUGH:
augi2 Corner of Pitt and Prince streets
VINGSFORD'S OSWEGO AND SILVER
IL. GLOSS STA ARCH, for the laundry, and
kingsfurd's Corn Starch, for buildings, rustards,
Blanc Mango, ice cream, &C, or 3S fourteen len
years they have stood nnriyalled: EoT sale by
HARRIE HOUGH
an Corner Pitt and Prince st:
lNUPERIOR SMOKING AND CHEWING
- TOBACCO, just received and for sale By
HARRIE HOUGH,
MI IL Corner, Pitt and Prince streets
h:URTUN'S PliJkAPPLE AND CHOICE
~ FACTORY CHEESE, received and for
sale by ..... HARRIE HOUGH.
au u Cor Pitt and Prince SITS.
NATION AL HOTEL, F.. ..-.... .E --s
~ WESTON, ". Va, August 5, 1868
a CARD.
10 the Travelling Public I have this day
assumed the management of the National Ho
tel and ask Of f, my y; 1rlends ther support prom
in the hotel lite. a. B. SMITH,
Late Superintendent Bailey + ouse,
su lO-3t : a-.. Weston, w. Va.
DEARL STARCH--l0 boxes Retired Pearl
Starch, received to-day, and for sale low by
an 10 II ~ .. J. c. MILBURN.
10 SACKS RIO COFFEE. received to-day,
! II ND Ia NV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

PLEAsURE EXCURSION. The Washington
Club, of this city, propose giving moonlight
excursion to Glymont, on the evening of
Tuesday next, the 10th inst The steamer
Wawaset aud splendid band Of music have
been engaged for the occasion, and a pleasant
and agreeable time is anticipated rt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

JgwELRY AND SILyER-PLATEp WARE
Amber Sets, Cornett Sets, Jet Cros, Sets,
White Cross Sets, New Style Bog Wood Sets,
ECO Now Style Buttons Studs Rings. Chains,
BeIett's Silver Plated Spoons and Forks, for
only ONE DOLLAR, PRiaG's o Dollar Jew
elry Store, No. 438, Pennsylvania avenue, near
A. street Washington je 9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

DECLINE IN PRECEs. In consequence Of the
decline in prices 10 four and beef, it is said
that the bakers and butchers in the Northern
cities, are about to lower the prices of bread
and meat 49, ---
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

WATERMELLoNs and peaches are how begin
ing to be brought to market III quantities. y
large crop of watermelons is on the ground
Peach orchards yield abundanty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

AUGUST COURT, ia l4oudoun, was we'll at
tended. Leesburg presented busy appearance
on Monday last and was it quite like 'old
times to witness the crowd, and the 'doings. J"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14
EDUCATIONAL.
M ISIS LADiLLE'S SCHOOL
VA 20 z XGII NC L 8 u ES

Az 1SS LA 81 LIES SCHOOL
lI FOR YOUNG LADIES, e.
Formerly No. 10 st. Asaph street. will oe re-
opened On the md Of September At No a. s.
Washingtoaa street.
Terms, per quarter. in English Tutio: from
SIS to $40 Music, SIC; French at Professors
charges.
Those desiring instruction in this language
will have the advantage of the p129a French 0c-
cent, rs the services Of Il native French lady
have been secured.
Tapestry, Embroidery, and other Needle
Work, plain or Ornamental, will be taught
free Of charge
Young ladies not belonging to the school,
will be admitted to either the French or Music
class. au 12-tsepl
OTANMORE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
= SANDY SPRING, Montgomery co., Nd.
The exercises of this School will commence
on the first of the 10th month (October) Board,
Washing and Tuition in all the English branch
es, S225 per school year The Languages and
Drawing extra.
dress the Principal, at Sandy Spring, Md.
g. II. MILLER, Principal.
MARY p. COFFIN.
ELLEN FARQUHAR.
REFERENCES:
k b. MILLER, Alexandria, Va.
JOHN JANNEY Lcesburg, Va
BENZ. HALLOWELL, SanGy Spring, Md.
Sandy Spring, Md, aug 9--eolw
RGEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA,
lYl RICHMOND.
SESSION OF 1867
Th; next annual course Of LECTURE will
commence on the FIRST DAY or OCTO-
BEk, 1867, and continue until the first day Of
March following, making term of five months
u. II. TUCKER, VI. D., Professor Of .hc
Practice Of Medicine.
l.. 4. WEXFORD, ii. - Professor ii Ma
tpiia Modicq and ThcTauciticc
l.. 5. JOYNE@ NJ. d., Professor OF Phys
ology, &c.
JAMES B. M'CAW, NJ y, Professor Of
Chemistry.
HUNTER MCGUIRE, NJ. d, Professor Il
r. Y. COLEMAN, NJ D., Professor 81 OBJ
+. b. CUNNINGHAAI NJ. il. Professor Of
E.S GAILLARD, NJ, d. Professor If Gen
eral Pathology &C.
ISAIAH II. WHITE. Nj. D., Demonstration
Of Anatomy.
Every necessary means ior !lustratiDg the
Lectures is at the command Of the Faculty
Ample facilities will be afforded for the l'!"so'
rution Of practical Anatomy.
Clinical instruction ut the Howard i.rnEa
Hospital. the College Hospital, and the City
Dispcnshry, located in the College building.
FEEs-M characterization, IS; Professors tickets,
each Slj DamOnslrator Of Anatomy, $50 ;
Graduation, $50. Board may be obtained il
Richmond at from S. 70 81 per week.
For copy of the Catalogue containing !u.!
Information, address
i. =. JOTNis&, y D..
Dean Of the Faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14
CIT Y TT Y NJ q -.

WARRANTED TO CURE ANY CASE OF PILES
This preparation has, fo- number Of years.
been regarded as the very best. lnedy tor t.
cure Of that distressing maady. the f'1rs:-
proprietors have for the first time to know that
it has failed. ,-.~g
No matter how long the standing Of The case,
we warrant cura-and if no cure, or give gen
eral sat- ction. the money will be returned
DIS + BUTLER Il EVANS, Props,
Westminster, Carroll CO., Md
s;oll pg all Druggists in Washington &c rye
town and Alexandria. aug l4-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

Z FAIR ar FALLS CHURcH-A Fair for the
benefit Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, at Falls Church, viii be held by the
Ladies Of that congregation, commencing on
MONDAY, the 18th dav Of August It Il con-
tinuc for one week or longer, If successful On
Tuesday and Thursday, the 18th ard 18th, pub
lie dinners will be prepared, while on the other
days during the Fairs continuance lunctes will
be served. Carriages will be at the railroad
station to convey visitors to the village
Pail: Church, Fairfax co., aug 3-eot15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

THE WEATHER continues warm The Their
nomctor to-day, at noon, in this Office, in the
shade, stood at So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

IMPORTANT NomcE-It will be seen by an
advertisement of the Sheriff of this county, 10
sto-day's Gazette, that unless the State licenses
are paid before the lst proximo, they will be
collected at the cost of delinquents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

JUST RECEIVED, fine assortment OF Trunks,
Valises and Cabba5. at :. DEALHAMs, 1885,
King street ~ 21-2aWtl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

CLOSING OUT STocK.--I have now determined
TO close Out my stock Of Linen and Summer
Clothing, at cost, in order to make room Tor an
extensive stock Of Fall and Winter Clothing
jy 25-2swtf ). DEALHAM, LOG. King St
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GHAND H HEG ~ ! IA boron


UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
BRUNETTE YACHT CLUB.
. This Regatta will come Of on the 23d OF AU-
GUST, al IL NJ. and is open to boats under
thirty feet, two minutes allowed, according to
rule for each foot.
Three Prizes to be given, viz:
One Of FIFTY DOLLARS.
One Of THIRTY-F FIVE DOLLARS.
One Of TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
Boats can be entered at the headquarters 81
the Brunette Club, foot Of Sev, nth street,
William Stewart. Pres ident.
George 3hecl,les, Treasurer
William t. Stewart, Of Washington, ontaF5
two boats
G. w Harrison, Of AInxandria, enters Iotlr
boats, the Gen. Robt L. Lee, John ) Mostly
Flying Cloud and Geo ". Harrison.
This Club challenges any boat under twenty
feet, allowing two minutes to tho foot, for so
For further particulars inquire Of
GEO a. SHECKEiS, Treasurer.
Wu.ninp t0n, aug ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

Gas~ The above sale is postponed until FRI
DAY, the 23d day Of August, when it will take
place at the hour and place above named.
aug l-eOts
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t., =1 rEyIr !=;:5-l .
SS - ". II i.ss II
TO CARTTN,S SPRINGS

TO CARLINs SPRINGS!
The citizens Of Alexandria are respectfully
notified that the 2sp DAY OF SEPT has
been set apart for Il Grand Excuraionto Curlin' 5
Springs, to which they arc invited.
The first train will leave the corner Of Prn-
cess and Fairfax streets, at a, IN. and 9, and at
y and p. m; returning, Will leave the Springs
At q and / p. IN.
COOKS UNRIVALLEO COTILLION
MUSIC has been engaged for the occasion
Refreshments will be furnished by Mr. j +.
r. Carin, Al city prices.
..... MASTER OF CEREMONIES.
JOHN a. FIELD, (Rcl and White Ej$"u2 ]
FLOOR MANAGERS, (RED RosETTEJ
s. h Aubinoe. Lewis Milburn.
B. W. Gheen, VIM. Sherwood,
VIM. johnson, James Sherwood
CoIG. OF AERAHGESiE:;TsI (WHITE RosETTEl
John Il. Arnold, Joseph Higgins.
John Perry Thos. A. WOodieid
B. w Gheen, Jesse r. Sherwood,
John s. Racburn D. Bendheim
s. 4. Aubinoe, James Cole,
w. Taylor, W. Sherwood.
Committee OF ORDER, (ELUE RIBHos;.t
John W, Campbell, John Arnold,
John ". Simpson, Alexander CoGi;iey,
Charles Cox, John Boyd,
Alexander Smith, W. Rocker,
Vim. Wallace. h. w Wynlgn
$. King James McCracI:en,
D. NJ. Furlong. Robert Travis,
VIM Holland, G.. 9. Wade,
John Cogswell, Joseph Hanson,
Peter &. Simpson, Thomas Mcmillan,
James Christie, Charles Il. Glover,
W. r. Howard. VIM. Arnold,
John Chaunccy.
Tic best OF order will be strictly ob:trrcd.--
No liquors allowed on the grounds. Every
opportunity will be aiirrded visitors to ndul &c
in innocent amusement and hcaIthiul and lc-
Ultimate recreation.
Come one, come all, and bring your families.
Tickets, for Gentleman and Lady, 81 Single
Tickets for Ladies, 50 cents each; Servants and
Children % cents.
Don't forget the time and place, on Monday,
the "a Sept ut Carlin'S Springs. aug )-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

"DR. sT RNT 424kESii Major
The .urest cxtcrminator Of rats ever offered TO
the public
Read tho following certificates from The citi-
acns Of Baltimore Is to its merit as ro1 des-
trOyrr
Baltimore, May II, 1861.
Messrs. Clotworthy & Co.
Gent My warehouse, on Howard street, WAS
completely ovorrun by rats used bottle of
DR. StonebrnEcr's' Rat ExtcrminatOr, and,
truly, it is an extcrminator. 1t cleared the
warehouse Of rats and have had no return OF
them. and il has beer four months since | used it,
WI. II. LA1DsTREET,
Corner Howard and German streets.
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NJ 4 sss NE list.
PORT OF 4 LIE Y \ NDEIA-A UGUS

e. - .
ARRIVED.
Schr. Mcdonald, Evans, Potomac Greek.
grain to Gorge Washington.
Schr Consolation, Slant, Putona" Creek,
grain to George Washington,
Schr. Caroline Francis, Po5aonh7. sialE to
George Washington.
Sloop - Pononky, grain to George Wash
tington.
-. SAILED.
Steamer Columbia Harper Baltimore, by
Wheat.
Steamer Kennebec, Wilson, Baltimore. by j.
Broders & Co.
CHERIFFS NOTICE TO DELINQUENTS.
The State License Tax foe 1867, # not paid on
or before the lst of September, will be collected
according to law at the cost of the deIlnquents.
lean be found at my Office during business hours.
au l4-eo:st* j. NJ. STEU A RI, Sheriff
( ELOUR Family, Extra and Super fne Flour
L constantly received by railroad, AMI Tor sale
by Tau lo) GWIN, BECKHAM & co,
TAMS AND LARD received to- day, and
IL for sale by [je24l j. G. MILBURN.
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~
81 CO pa
ST. MANY'S SUNDAY SCHOOL will give
an N%CU RSION to CARLlN'S SPRINGS,
on I UiSDAY NEXT, August goth
Tie trni:! will leave the A., L. s. II. Depot
vt . clusl: d. m, and Carin's Springs, at 2.3C
aud . p. III.
As this excursion is Intended simply to afford
Il day Of recreation to the children and Others,
20 i;t1lcin1 music a0iAbc provided.
Tickets. 50 cents; Children, haIf-price.
Su l4-e13I
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Baltimor9, HAY 13, 1867.

Batimor3, HAY 49, 1867.
Messrs. Clotworthy Z Co.
Gent: We We're very much troubled with
rats in our Store. Or. sotonebrakers Rat EX-
tcrminator being highly recommended to us,
we used one bottle OF it, and ii proved itself
worthy the high recomm' ndation5 it had re-
ceiyel rs Rat Destroyer. We have not been
troubled with rats since the first night we used IT,
HOrKTHs, HAEDEN & KEMP,
Do1+
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

I OST.--Y esterday evening, between the toll
1 gate West End) and the Postotlice. in this
city Il blacl, leather ACCOUNT BOOK, con
tanning papers, valuable only to the owner, but
no money. A reward Of one dollar will be
paid the finder upon leaving it at this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14

TNRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH.
GRAND EXCURSION OF
SAkEPTA LODGE No. 46, |. ., O. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-14
4 RN1 AND NAVY APPLICANTS

/ HENRY, aged Is years, who left his home,
in Alexandria, last October. He Was heard
from about month ago, and WAS then in the
neighb orhcod of Occoquan Va. y reward Of
FIVE DOLLARS viii be paid any one who
will return him to his home, on Washington St,
near Potomac Gardens, by his mother.
au 12-3t% ANN HENRY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Re-
" gistered Bond, No. =, for 500 Alexan-
March, 1866, having been lost, shall apply to
the city Council of Alexandria, for the issue OF
new bond, in place of the one lost.
au lO.eo2m J. NJ P ATKINSON.
ENGLlSH ISLAND administrations
II hhds just received. in store and or sale by
su 10 GWIN, RECKHAI 81 60.
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~ WANTED 70 PURCHASE,
.:%i For other parties medium sized BRICK
u " ELLINH HOUSES, in this city. Also,
SMALL FARMS, with improvements, within
six or eight miles of this, or Washington city,
or near the railroads in this or Fairfax county,
and 1000 acres of tInbered land, in one more
tracts, near the Potomac river.
JOHNSTON S LLOYD,
Real Estate Agents, King st, Alexandria.
aug lD-tf
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EXCURSIONS BALLS &c.

GUNDAI SCHOOL EXCURSION.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-01
VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, 3l.-General Scholield has is
sued general order regulating appoint
ments to fill vacancies by removal from Of
fee. &c. carrying out section Of the late
reconstruction act.
A large delegation to the convention ar
rived here this evening, and the streets are
alive with colored delegates, all wearing
blue ribbon badges. A large crowd gather
ed around the Republican headquarters
where there have been four or 1--WE eau
cuses to-day. to arrange matters for to.mor-
row
Up to 10 o'clock tonight. about 800 col
ored and 100 white delegates to the State
Convention have arrived. Much interest IL
shown by The citizens in the proceedings Of
the convention. Among the delegates are
whom are the Corripgton's, Watkins, Flour.
ney's, and others. Csucuses are being held
at the St. Charles Hotel and the Custom
House, and At the former 10 being submitted
Mr.. Bolts address to the people
The blacks will be at the convention in
large numbers a. invited by Hunpicutt. in .
speech last night.
The names Of Huxhurst, Mckenzie and
Lewis are being discussed for President OF
the convention.
At meeting OF ex-federal officers TO night
who attend tho convention, they adopted
Resolutions advising the co operation Of
all who strive for the restoration Of peace
to the country.
Fifteen delegates we're appointed to the
convention. The conservative caucus To-.
night approved Bolts platform II favcrs
the Restoration by the great body Of
the people 10 their political rights but
urges the Acknowledgement Of
more arttul leaders. 1t WAS stated that the
plat.osm had already been approved by The
other wing of tie marty
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-01
LOUISIANA.

New ORLRAs s, July 31.-Mass was cele-
brated to-day for the .repose Of those killed
during the riot.
The ceremony WIS in Mechanics Hall,
where the scene of the riot occurred. But
little demonstration was made by any class
The board of Levee Commissioners ap
pointed q committee to visit the North and
Northwest to negotiate the sale Of lcvce
bonds, which Gov Flanders will sign.
The Board Of Health has declared Calves
ton an infec ed port, and required the Gov
ernor 70 include that city in his proclama.
ton.
Only two cases Of yellow fever have been
reported to this city.
Nxw ORLEANS. August /. -Advices from
Mexico confirm the shooting Of Castillo and
other Imperia!ists a. Queretsro, and Of Wis
dauree q Mexico. Jusrez 10 apparently the
unanimous choice Of the people for the mex,
President.
Cavalo and Gomez were causing great
trouble in Tamaulipas, and forces were mo-
wing 10 crush them out
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-01
PENNSYLVANIA.

EAsToN. Pa, July 3l.-At the thirty sec.
ond commencement Of the Lafayette Col
leee to-day. the degree of l. Id. was con-
ferred upon VIM. Strong, of the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania. At the Alumni
dinner ex Governor Pollock presidee
President Ca tell announced that il had
been decided 10 raise 100000 additional
for endowment. and that Thos Beaner and
WIN. Adams had subscribed $4,000 eacht
and MIR Barnes $4,000, on condition tba
the whole be made up within the year.
PHILADELPHIA. August 1.-Considerab'c
excitement exists among cotton dealers
here, owing TO the SEIZURE Of nearly all their
stock by the Internal Revenue officer. The
officess seize oil the cotton that 10 without
tags, declaring that certificate Of payment
of tax is not sufficient. The merchants de>
clare the action Of the officers an unwar-
rantable attempt to levy black mail.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-01

Dosrox, July 30.-Among the passengers
per Chius which arrived last night were
Admiral TegothoG of the Austrian navy,
and his brother en- route Tor Mexico to OBJ
tain the body Of Maximilian.
Hon. G. c. Washburnc. Of Wisconsin, and
his two daughters, sailed per Cuba to-day
for England.
The School street Universslist church has
dismissed the Rev Rowland Ccnver, Jr,,
pastor, for non belief and failing to preach
Univcrsalism. and for taking part IN the
meeting OF the officers OF the Rtf'gion'ss,
held here on anniversary week.
SPRIseFiELD, July 81 AT the annual
commencement of Williams College. forty
nine students graduated Among the per
sons on whom was conferred The degree Of
LID, was Senat Morgan. of New York.
and R.v Addison Ballard, of Detroit.
The challenge of the Ward Bros to the
81. John Union Boat Crew. to row five or
six mile race on the Connecticut river. for
81 900 In gold and the championship of the
world has been accepted
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-01
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRx, August l.-Herald's Nash
vile special says the Mayor has issued .
proclamation against carrying arms to>mor-
row. Three hundred special police were
sworn in TO night.
Herald's Knoxville special says during
n. speaking By Etheridge and Williams. at
Kingston. to>dsy, some negroes and radicals
intercepted the meeting, when a riot ensusd
one man being shot.
The Nashville pspers gives particulars Of
the riot At Purdy. McNairy county, last
Saturday. While colored man Was speak>
ing At Union League flag raising, an in>
su!ting remsrk was made iron the crowd,
whereupon . general sffsay snsued. The
Sheriff We. mortslly. aud Sergeant Harder
badly wounded Three citizens were acci
dsntally shot.
me Times special says:-An important
snH'scser Of the pending change IN the Nil
n n.ry Commander Of tbs South, prevented
uen. Grant from leaving Head Ouarters
here a. he desired 70 do -. -. x..as.s
81 being present at Nashville ,o.n,o.r"