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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
COMM E.ltt'tAE.

ADEXAsuEtA MAEEET, July "A The mar
kc! this morning was moderately active with
nr4er receipts Of grain. Very little doing in
Flour and quotations nominal. "sles OF new
white Wheat of inferior quality at $50, and
far TO good rod at 40, 1870 and 80; demand
moderate In Corn there was limited de-
m,nd and prices showed decline; sales o.
lG00 bushels mixed and white nj l01, anti l0G
bushels yellow at l0j. No salo. # Rye report
e, Sales nf Oats ut Sis8J.
GEoRGETowH MARKET, July 2}.-Flour in
good request Tor both shipping and local wants.
The supply of Wheat and Corn light and mad
cnliate To the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
MARINE; LIST.

sun KosE............4 "a MOON RISKS ev'g... III
sua sErs.............7 ls HIGH WATER mig. 0o
POKT OF hLEXANDRIA, JULY "a
ARRIVED.
Steamer " " Colt. Norfolk, 20 w A Smoot.
Schrs VIM Allen, Allyn's Point. Conn and
Helene New York, 10 American GAL Go.
SAILED.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore, By J
BroIers * c..
MEMORANDA.
chr Crisis, Mason, for this port. cleared at
Philadelphia 2ist inst.
Schr Id. Bridsall, Potter, hence at New
York , d inst.
Schr 5 T Baker, Brewster, from this port for
New Haven, passed through He'll Gate I'D
instant.
Schrs Federal Ill., Wheeler, and PawEee,
Weaver hence At Norfolk 22d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Miss Theresa Courcele, of Baltimore, was
on Thursday admitted as a novice to member
ship in the order of the Sisters Of Visitation,
IN Washington. Father Stineman officiated,
and the ceremony was of a very imposing char
acter She will hereafter be known as Sister
Mary Lewis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

So far as We can learn, the recent harvest
in Virginia has been above the average of late
years There has not been such a crop Of
wheat for number OF years, and the quality
Is excellent The crops Of oats and hay have
also been good, aud if the early prospects for a
good corn and tobacco crop be not bliehted the
farmers will be in better heart than they have
been for a long time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
Ed.

On tho 18th instant, in tho I'D year Of hor
rye Mrs. SUSAN RILEY, wife of Wesley
liIcy, esq, of Fauquicr county.
At tho residence of her husband q few miles
from Warrcnton, on the 18th inst, Mrs. HEN
RY ;. HALEY, aged 20 years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Brownlow, of Tennessee, has addressed q
letter to the colored people Of that State, for
the purpose OF contradicting the reports that
have obtained circulation, to the effect that he
had lofsaken them and espoused the Demo
cratic cause. Hardly necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

RALEIGH T. DANIEL. The iabors oi hi.
gentleman during the late canvass were very
great. For six weeks he devoted his whole
time day and night to the cause. Body and
brain were alike taxed to their utmost. Never
in his whole lie was his strong and admirably
trained intellect brought 50 fully and power.
fully into play, for never before was the State
in such extreme peril Mr.. Daniel met that
peril as every true son Of Virginia met tide
fantly-and, warming TO the work, gave his
whole being to the struggle. As Chairman ot
the Executive Committee he was in position
to do more than other men, and il is but bare
truth to say that he performed his ariu0u-
and responsible task As perhaps no OTHER man
in Virginia could have performed It, No de
tail was too trivial Tor him. no question too in.
volved or important to disconccrt him. His
great legal knowledge was of infinite service on
many trying and delicate occasions. The man
ual labor he endured in letter writing alone
was beyond the powers OF any but the most
robust men. But all this work of head and
heart and hand was done b. Mr. Daniel with
the case and efficiency which large and gcrer-
Gus nature thoroughly aroused is capable Of
1t does SEEM 10 us that services - important
deserve special recognition at The hands Of
lreihiaus --iStdnnt0n IIr9iaiIn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Some people fail to apportion properly the
censure and courtesy accorded to Northern
men Ii some meddesome adventurer is CEN
sured many Northern and some Southern peo-
PIE improperly think it is meant for all North
en- men indiseriminately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

The first new wheat taken to Fredericksburg
was from the ialm OF Mr.. John F. .Dickerson,
in King George. 1t was heavy and OF good
quality, and sold for ST 50 per busbcl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

The secretary of the Washington National
Monument Association, MIR. y. Carroll Brent,
states that no damage was done to the Washing
ton Monument by the recent fall Of the seat
folding Two Of the stones we've merely dis
placed by the falling Of the beam, but every
thing has been fixed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

The New York Herald says Senator Wilson
talks like man of sense in arguing for an
honest recognition Of the results o. the late
Virginia election,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Henry J. Raymond died worth S4j0,000; Il
little over $3.50, 900 Of which was in real estate
aud the balance in personal property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Rev. h. II. Stone, who left Culpeper &. Ii.
Gu the 10th of October, 1867 to labor as Mis-
sionary in Africa, returned on Friday last
Cir. S. says that during his passage out his
vessel encountered the severest storm he ever
witnessed, and for iorty-eight hours certain de-
struction seemed invtahle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
MARRIED.

Ga the 18th instant. ut tho residence Of the
brides father, by Rev. j. NJ. Todd, q. A.
GORDON, of Fairfax county, W., to Miss
MAGGIE i. BURROUGHS, uf Charles CO.,
n.rvi.rj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald, 10 his dispatches on Thursday,
says that the Secretary Of the Treasury. on
being questioned on the subject, replied that
he had no intention at present OF selling gold,
aud that he did not expect to sell any while
the premium was at the present figure. The
impression at the Treasury is that it will 90
lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

A southern peace jubilee is proposed 10 be
held at Richmond during the agricultural fair
in November next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

CONTESTED SEATS. The seats OF the follow
ing Radical State Senators, We hear, will be
contested Major Haskctt, of Meek enburg,
and George w. Graham, of Charlotte. The
ground OF contest is that they had only resided
in the counties from which they were elected
some fourteen days anterior to the election,
when the Constitution requires a residence Of
3 months If they are refused seats on that
account the same reason will operate in the
case of Mr.. j. Amber Smith, elected from
the James City District. Rich. NeorS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Phe Cincinnati Gazette gives currency to a
rumor that the National Intelligencer is to be
revived By an Eastern capitalist and Western
editor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
ANOTHER narrow escape from a terrible q

ANOTHER narrow escape from terrible &c
ciicnt in the performance of acrobatc feat:
occurred in Chicago few nights since The
two performers were IN the act of lying through
the air to catch i. tlapeze both missed il aud
10th fell into the net below. One, no wev er,
fell on one end of the net, causing it To give
way, W hen he was precipltated among the chairs
below with considerable force, but with no in
Jury 10 himself exc art few bruse'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

THE BALL AT THE WHITE SULPHUR.
grand fancy and masquerade ball at the Green
brier White Sulphur Springs last night was
brilliant affair. Every section Of the country
was represented.
From six to seven hundred persons were
in the ball room. Among the number Blacquc
Bey, the Turkish Minister, and his lady; w.
w. Corcoran, General Pickett, Generals, Thos.
Ewing, Wise and Conner. AT II o'clock the
guests sat down TO sumptuous champagne
supper. A dispatch says:
AT nine. o clock, as the ball opened, the
scene presented was one OF understandable gran
deur and mapnicence. The ladies' were sin
gularly beautiful, and some Of the maskers of
both sexes were gorpeousiy and Enthusiastically
attirod. The old and the young the grave
and the gay, the statesman, the politician, the
judge, the lawyer, the foreign diplomat. and
the private citizen all participated in the festive
scene. The rich dressing of the ballroom and
the variety and elegance OF the costumes pre-
scented scene of beauty seldom seen. At 10
o'clock the supper room was thrown open, and
seven hundred people, representing all parts of
the Union, sat down 10 a sumptuous and ele
CANT repast. The music, furnished by iine
band of eighteen pieces, was all that could be
desired The whole affair reflects great credit
upon The taste and liberality OF the gentleman
ly proprietors of these springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

At the Dartmouth College commencement
in New Hampshire. General Sherman made a
speech, in the presence OF Chief Justice Chase
and other distinguished persons, in which he
sand 1t Is 4 common feeling among civil
hans that soldiers are men OF violence. There
is nothing further from the truth. L appeal
~ the history of America, to tue history of
our own country, from Washington until the
present moment to show that the military
men of this country have always been subordi-
nate meu-s subordinate to the law, subordinate
TO the authorities, never setting up their own
Judgment in antagonism to that OF the nation
but executing its will, when that will had found
expression in law, with fidelity beautiful to
behold And so long as L continue to hold
power and influence 1 shall ever direct that
power and influence to the end that the mill
tsry OF tins country, whether O small force scat
tered all over the nation, or a vast army OF
volunteers gathered together for some special
purpose, shall sustain the laws of the land and
support the authority you may place over me- :"
The long personal estrangement between
ex.President Fillmore and Thurlow Weed ESQ,
was brought to happy close few days since
ty meeting Of reconciliation, magnanimous,
creditable and characteristic. 'Mr. Fillmore
animated to Miss. Weed, on the occasion of
an accidental meeting, that il he were sure it
would be agreeable to her father be would
call upon him at his rooms. Mr.. Weed im-
mediately sought the rooms OF MIR. Fillmore,
where. without reference TO bygOnes. personal
or political, good neighborhood and kindly I'M
Outstanding We're restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

BUGGIsH.-A negro man named Alexander
Quarles, alias Herndon, laboring under the
impression that his stomach was full OF June
bugs, has been making night hideous 10 the
citizens living near the postof6ce, for the past
four or five nights. He has been ordered by
the overseers Of the poor to be taken to the
county poor house. Fredericksburg Netrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
INVESTMENTS IN VIRGINIA. The amour

INVESTMENTS IN VIRGINIA. amount
OF Northern capital now being invested in Vir-
gnia and North Carolina must soon have n
most important elect upon these States. In
the former, especially, the amount Of land pur-
chases made, large rs they have been, are on
tho increase In various sections OF the coun-
try along the routes OF the railroads, land
agencies are established, and placards of prom
erty brokers meet the eye at most of tho Sta
tions. Since the result OF tho elections conf
denco in the prosperity OF the State is decidedly
greater than it was before, and Nirginians look
forward TO n considerable Investment of North
ern capital in their State during the coming
autumn. The railroads are the great centre
ines OF speculation. Facility of communics-
lion is now.a1days Indispensable, and it is TO
lands accessible to the steam engine that tho
attention of Gu oitalists is now principally di-
rected. Day after day farmers from tho North
are being made acquainted with the value of
fertile lands, of which they have heretofore
known nothing, and low prices and convenient
communications arc having their natural eff
feet in attracting purchasers. Around the
lines of the roads already constructed, n new
set of farmers and property holders will soon
cluster and rs the new roads progress popula-
ton with go along with them, and wild fields
will be brought under cultivation, and mines
now idle will be busily worked. There is II
great failure for these Virginia roads.-BaltO.
GO.ettc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Now that the blackberry season is at its
height, we would suggest that there is money
to be made by gathering and drying them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

lCtLe above ale Is not made Of the whole of
this place, shall immediately oifer one half
OF IL at public auction NJ the same t,he ana
mace belourIng To MAJOR Edward =. F,;Zhugh
and wifi, the metes ana bounds of which will
be furnished on day OF sale.
This divided half wall make II most desirable
farm to suit tn times, and the attention OF pur-
chasers of small tracts is specially called IN II.
TERMS One half cash md the residue IN
- months, well secured. a. II. Il
LoudUun co.. iy 2-eot9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts,, in his
views on the result Of the late election in Vir-
GINA, says: The Virginia election exctes
hopes and fears, neither of which may be real
lied. Although the democrats hal neither
principles, party, nor candidates in that cleo
ton and the supporters of MIR. Walker unqual-
iGedy accepted the policy of reconstruction
Democratic presses at the North reJolce over
the result as victory. That it is no victory for
the democracy is clear to the comprehension OF
all who understand the condition Of affairs in
that State. Whether or not it shall be made
so, depends On the future. Ii may lnnure
| to The benefit OF he democratic party; or by
wise and prudent action: it may become the
occasion aud afford foundation OF large and
powerful political organization which shall
fully accept the logical results of the rebellion,
restore to the Old Dominion something OF
what she madIy threw away, and make her
what she should be-a great and glorious Com
| mouWealth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
Mysterious Proceeding.

| We have in our possession written state
ment from Mr.. John Il. Andrews, OF this
| county, giving the facts OF an encounter which
his daughter had with two unknown white
men on the night Of the 9th Of last month ;
| her escape from them and their subsequent re
| turn on the Saturday night following, when
| they bound her hands behind her and took her
to the woods.
Miss Andrews had been lelt at home alone
| by her parents. with the understanding that
she was to stay at neghbor' 5 house at night.
She concluded to remain at home, however
and on the niaht in question, or rather the
next morning. about two o clock, was awaked
by the loud barking Of the watch dog when
she arose, dressed herself, and went into the
yard, where she discovered two men, with
blankets thrown over their heads. She set
the dog upon them, and one ran, when she
approached the other and asked him what he
wanted. Receiving no reply, she struck him
blow over the head with the door bar, with
which she had armed herself, and knocked
him down, after which she struck him several
more blows BY his time his companion came
back and striking Miss Andrews knocked her
to the ground She arose, and by the assistance
CT the dog which fiercely attacked both men,
she got away and ran to neighbor's house.
On the Saturday night following she obtain
ed the company of neighbor's son, and
about hall past eleven o'clock the dog COM
menced to bark, when she and the young man
went out, he armed with a pistol and club.
and she also with club. The two men-or
whom she supposed were the same-had re-
turned and were evidently bent on mischief
They both advanced. Taking aim, the boy
fired, but missed his mark, and the next instant
he was struck to the ground senseless, while
the rufions Selling Miss Andrews, bound her
hands behind her and started for the woods
She ontrcatcd her captors to kill her rather
than do what she supposed was their intention;
but they gave her to understand she would
not be harmed. They had not advanced tar
into the woods when noise like some one
walking arrested their attention, and after
short consultation, they unbound her hands
aud motiOned her to return home. On her
return she found her companion still lying on
the ground, but she soon restored him to con-
ciousnCss. -.linnnSSnS G0.ttte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
FERTILIZERS.

CEED WHEATI
- SEED WHEATl
We call the attention of our farmers to GEO.
A. DEITZS LARGE LIST of the best WIN
TER SEED WHEAT in this country. Mr.
Deitz has selected twenty varieties ont Of over
ono hundred on his Seed Wheat Experimental
Farm, near Chambersburg, Pa, and now offers
tnenl for sale We advise every farmer to send
for tho Experimental Farm journal, in which
description and price list is given. Mr.. Dot
will send one copy free TO all who send foT 1t,
Address, GEO. a. DElIZ,
10 2-lsw2m Chambersburg, Penn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
WA Il II A BLE TIMBER AND GRASS
Y La L u IN LNIIUDILN COIINTY AL

Y LAND IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, AT
PUBLIC SALE.-BeiEg authorized by tht
parties in interest, | will offer for sale. by pub
lie auction, in front of the Court House, il
Leesburg, on MONDAY, the 9th day OF Au
gust. 1869, about II o'clock m, n TRACT OF
LAND in Lpudoun county, known Ms the
"BEiMONr" FARM, formerly The home
stead of Benjamin Grayson, ed, lying Il
the base Of the Blue Ridge. within 5 miles oi
the located line Of tho Alex, L.. IL ii. X. X +, {
mics from Uppcfvile and adjoining the lands
of Mrs. l.. o. Carter, l.. G. Littleton, w. e..
Fnrr and others, containing 3i8 scres.
This farm is admirably adapted to grazing,
IA acres row in grass, and 90 in meadow, while
there is Il h.sc prospect for corn, and about L.
bushels 81 whea! to the acre on il this year
1t Is well waterod and under good fencing
has u comfortable DWELLING on it, IA
with eight rooms and necessary outbuild- kkfll
ing, table ANA spring house, largo orchard
ana fine old garden. There are 10 acres of
th, estate in TIMBER oil the finest quality,
unaurpassei il Loudoun county, much Of IL
yaluGble for Mill Shafts. &c. and 1t is one OF the
best neigh borhoods in the State of Virginia
Mr. Wright, the present tenant will show the
farm - any one wishing - purchase.
TERMS ne-third of the purchase money
t. be- paid in cash. and the residue in one and
twu wears with interest from the day Of sale,
tho purchaser u give his bond, with good
personal security Tor the deferred payments,
and the tito u be retained until the purchase
money !. VII paid ARTH. l. ROGERS,
Attorney, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
Execution ora Murderer.

NORFOLK, July 23.-Peter Riddick, q
mulatto, was hung to-day in Portsmouth fol
the murder, last January, OF Cornelius Hayes,
market man, on his way to his home in the
county. The execution took place quietly
within the jail yard, and was attended with
but little excitement outside. Riddick said but
little he briefly thanked the Sheriff and his
subordinate Tor the kindness shown him, but
made no ausicn to the murder, or to his Own
guilt or innocence. He met his late very coolly,
and assembled the s:affod apparently without
the least fear or trepidation. During the pre-
parations for the execution frame building 10
process OF construction in the vicinity fell, very
seriously iniuring seven workmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

Secretary Boutwell, has addressed letter to
the Comptroller Of the Currency announcing
that he has decided to permit the substitution
OF ten iOrtics for five twrntics, or the exchange
Of any gold bearing bonds no@ held as security
for circulating notes. on the basis heretofore
adopted, the ten loriieS TO be received ut s. per
ct. OF their par value, and all other gold bearing
bonds at % per ct The six per cent, currency
bonds issued ty the United States to the Paci
ic railroads viii not hc received AS security for
| the circulation OF National banks and the eS-
change of the gold bearing bonds Is subject
hereafter to revision if il shall be found that
such exchange is frequent as 10 become
| onerous 10 fhc Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
IRISI N
Formula Of
DR.. JOHN WILKINS,
BALTIMORE, Md.

For saa by MI Druggists. Je I-d3tW9M
II IT COOK VIM ~ CREiGHToE.
IOOK & CREIGHTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN
PURE DRUGSAND CHEMICALS, PAlNlH'
Varnishes and Oils
WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.
No lO7 King street
Prompt attention gwen 10 orders ana IN
1uiries from the country. mar 9'ti
sAuupr n JAhNrY MAHLoE II. JAHEEf
JANNEY ~ CO,
PURE DRUGS, LEWIS WHITE LEA u
Paints, Oils and Varnishes,
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS PUTTY.
No l45, King street.
~ Orders and Inquiries from tho country
promptly attended to. sep @--ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
In noticing the death OF Commodore Lee
the Richmond nisnatch says.

In noticing the death of Commodore Lee
the Richmond Dispatch says:
Captain Lee was greatly esteemed in the
United States navy, aud was waYmlywelconcd
by the Confederates, to whose cause he was
faithfully devoted. He was possessed in q
high degeee of these eraces of character which
adorn the family OF which he was a member.
He won not only the respect, but the affection
of those with whom he came in contact and
dies regretted as one Of the purest and best Of
men,"
General Grant, with Mrs. Grant and child
rem, went up to New York city from Long
Branch on Thursday morning, stopped at the
Astor. went shopping to Stewards and other
Broadway establishments, took dinner, and
then returned to Long Branch. The Newark
Advertiser says: General Grant is very much
delighted with the sea shore of Long Branch,
and there are some Indications that he will Sc
cure O summer house 10 that vicinity and be-
come ,JerSeymau Tor at least portion OF the
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

The coroner who held the inquest on the
body ci Haynes, who was recently murdered
in Arkansas, declares tina; tha deed was entire
" unprovokcd, and that the assassin stole mp
behind Haynes as he passed along the street
aud hot him in the back, then bent over him
after hr lcll and discharged i've more shots into
his body, and then icaped upon hi. horse and
rode oil. TIE eAmc authority also asserts that
the assassin VS. hired to commit the murder,
aud received $1,000 for the act
aac Sunile, 4 man over eighty years Of
age, was Killed by gravel train on the Hudson
River Railroad, Thursday morning. lie was
J. IL III: ON, iha tranl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
ENCOURAGE AND SUSTAIN HOME
T. INSTITUTIONS.

SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE Co,
OF RICHMOND, VA.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL................S2 $3.50, 600
Will insure against loss or damage by FIRE
and LIGHTNING on tho most favo rable terms.
The mutual plan has been adopted rs being
the cheapest as we'll ns the safest method Of in
sursnce, saving to the insured the large divi-
dends that, in the stock plan go into the poch
ct. of q Jew stockholders.
g. K WILMER & co. Agents.
iy lC.dGt&2aw3t I27 King st, hleya.. Va