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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

It's proposed to make the exhibition ofspeci-
mems of the mineral wealth 0! South Western
Virginia, very attractive feature in the Fair
to be given by the Agricultural Society OF
Lynchburg in October. The idea Is a capital
one, and we hope that the exhibition Of specl-
mems will be so complete as to give stTan gers
some conception of the immense mineral wealth
which South Western Virginia has.
Mr. +. Fred Wills, a member Of the late
hardware firm of Calhoun 4 Wills, OF Lynch
burg, and known as gentleman OF great ami
ability and generosity of character, came to his
death at the Allegheny Springs yesterday, by
very distressing accident from the accidental
discharge OF eul which he was putting
through 4 window into his room.
The stockholders Of the Richmond and Y ork
River Railroad have resolved TO extend the
road twenty.onc miles to Chesapeake Bay,
thus shortening by seven hours the time be-
tween Richmond and Baltimore and Philadel.
phia,
Norfolk, Va, after experimenting with kero-
senc for street lamps, is going back to gas
again, contract for five years having been en-
tered into between the city and the gas com
pany for supplying the street lamps at $50 pei
annum for each lamp.
Mr. n. b. Meade has purchased the material:
of the late Winchester Journal, and intends
publishing Conservative paper to be called
the Sentinel. We have no doubt Mr.. Meade
will make the Sentinel al interesting sheet.
Rain commenced to fall in and near Lynch
burg about . O'Clock Monday morning, and
continued during the day and until late at night.
The ground has already become too wet tC
tallow.
One hundred and ninety thousand (iucludne
foreign INTEREST," OF the interest on the State
debt has been paid up to date. There remain,
over $50 600 in The Treasury Of the Common
wealth.
The Richmond Wing hopes that the Presi
dent will visit Richmond at the Agricultural
Fair which is to be held in that city early IN
November.
The Confederate memorial monument a
Hollywood, Richmond, Va, Is now 60 fee
high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
Foreign News.

The London Times is indignant over the late
outraecs in China at says whether China I'M
derstands it is for its own advantage TO be free
to keep order in its own domains or not, Eng
land $ resolved to insist that it must keep the
Mandarins under proper control. We shall re-
fuse the responsibility OF maintaining peace IN
China, if there is any foundation tor the sug
gestion that it is trying to deceive western
powers by pretended desire to establish more
direct relations"
The bark Setunc, Capt. Dicks, from Singa-
poor May l., for New York, was burned at
sea. The Captain and crew landed at st.
Helena.
The Emperor yesterday presided at q Coun-
ell of Ministers at St. Cloud. Ills visit to
Paris was postponed until to dey.
The Patric has reason to believe the complete
restoration Of the Empcror's health is near at
hand.
General Prim remain at Nchy. lie returns
TO Madrid on the 18th.
The Madrid Impartial says Che u. s. Minis
ter has not sent any note to the Spanish Gov
ernmCnt pointing out the possibility OF rccog
milton of the Cuban insurgents as boll'gercnts,
under the pressure Of public opinion In the L.
s., but he declares the tillibustels have made
Immense progress in gaining American symra
thy. and they do not relax their efforts to Oh
tain recognition for the Cubans.
Sir John Gray, editor OF the freeman )
journal, makes an appeal to Mr.. Johnston, Of
Belfast, as leader of the Orangemen, to CO.
operate in movement for the settlement Of
the land question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, September 9.-The
market this morning was somewhat more ac'
tive. and buyers more inclined to operate
Flour remains unchanged. with small sales 10
the retail trade. There was a better demand
for Wheat, with offerings of 1000 bushels, ana
sales Of damaged white at 10, and red at 10,
100. l33, 1876, l3S, 40, l4j, and lac, for lar
to good. Corn fairly active, with sales OF loo
bushels at llG for inferior yellow and III, lis,
and ll9 for mix2i. Oats quiet, and somewhat
depressed some samples Withdrawn, sellers
being unwilling 20 press the market; offerings
of 1900 bushels, and sales at jjajG. sales OF
Rye at lOj; offering light and demand limited.
FINANCIAL The official statistics OF the
commerce Of The u. S. for the last fiscal year
(lSGS) are M e up and published, The hg,,
ures are as f. lows: Imports into the United
States from foreign ports, merchandise SAIL
3I6, 76j. specie $40, 776-total imports
S437, O26, Sal Exports from the United States
to foreign ports domestic produce 1918 ,6ll,-
sol foreign produce SlO,907' 753; specls
sj7. l3S, 3S0-tota exports S345, 6j7, IA. mus
we have q total import oil tour hundred and
thirty.seven millions in gold value. not reckon
ing the cost o! freight or the added duty, which
would be altogether nearly three hundred NIL
lions more; and against this only an export
value of three hundred and forty three millions,
leaving difference against Us OF nearly ninety
four millions dollars. In addition to TINS II IS
computed that over one hundred millions are
annually sent abroad for interest and dividends
on various securities held By foreigners, 50 that
in This balance OF trade there must have teen
upwards Of two hundred millions Of dollars to
be met by the remittance to this amount OF so
much in government bonds or other forms OF
Indebtedness The current fiscal year, OF which
more than two months have now elapsed, has
commenced with more favorable showing
The export of domestic produce having thus
far exhibited NAKED increase If wheat con
Times low. and cotton turns out as expected,
We may present healthier balance sheet Tor
the twelve months ending June 80, IS1O.-'
RAN SlD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

All the attempts that have been made in all
ages to prescribe Ly lac what people shall eat
and drink aud wear, have only served to annoy;
they have never produced any good, and the
intenscst despotisms have failed to enforce
them The same fate awaits them here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
The "situation" in Virginia.

The ballots having been counted for the Con-
stitution, the State officers, members OF Con-
gress aud members OF the General Assembly,
OF Virginia, the Commanding General has pre-
pared his proclamation, and will issue it this
evening Or tomorrow morning, declaring the
result Of the election held on the 9th OF July.
We understand that the resignation OF Coy
error Wells was rendered to General Candy
several days ago, but the General refused to
accept it until the PRONUNCIATION of the election
returns. The resignation will be accented, and
Gilbert G. Walker will be appointed Pforis'
ioaal Gocnnor Of the State Immediately after
the order is published.
The general order or proclamation is quite I
long document of some eight pages,
The Legislature will be cow ened on the 4th
Tuesday following the date Of the proclama-
ton, which will be the 9Th OF October.
And SO ends the first act.--Rtch. JomHM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

1t will be seen by an article from the Rich
mond journal, in another column, that Gilbert
G. Walker, lately elected by the people, Cover
nor of Virginia, is to be appointed by military
authority, Provisional Governor ofthe State, .
vice Gov. Wells, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
We sgsin cali tho attention Of the farmer a
Maryland and Virginia to our
EXCELSIOR,
EXCELSIOR,

~
composed of 700 pounds Of No. Peruvian Gu.
sno. and |. 800 pounds OF Soluble Phosphate -
Lime bones dissolved in salphnrG HsiI pS
"-iynrssI and durable fertilizer ever offered t
the farmer-combining all tho stmulatlne
properties of Peruvian Guano, and the eyer du.
radio fortilizing properties of Ground Bones.
Excelsior is in inc dry powder, prepared cA-
pro.sy for drilling and can be 1pp pn i I th
dninion OF many close calculating farmers, slcf
ELEVEN years experience in testing it, it. s'd"
by side with other popular fertlli2ers that ~
application of 100 pounds of Excelsior l' eq'A.
to z0J to 30 pounds of any other fertilizer ..
gunno offered for saic therefore Is fully l'O !
70 200 per cent cheaper.
.rf--TUE VERY BEST EVIDENCE WE "a" W
FER or THE VALUE OF OUR EXCELSIOR Az
CEoP GROWER AND FERTILIZER II THE FAtI "l
IT'S BEING INITIATED AND coUNTERFElrEO IN
THIS AND OTHER CITIES. ,,v..,.,.
Ess-Fariners should see that the n ALL 81"
and naiac OF j. j. TURNER " GO; arc
branded on every bag in RED LETTERS
All others are countcriclts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The National Union Convention, of Mis-
sissippi, one of the largest meetings Of the kind
ever held in the State, assembled in Jackson,
yesterday, and unanimously nominated Judge
Lewis Dent for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The death OF Senator Fessendeu, oil Maine,
was announced in yesterdays Gazette. He
was one of the ablest Senators from the New
Eugland States. since the war. lie was first
elected to the Senate in lS54-an1 served for
a short time in 1864 as Secretary Of the Trea-
sury, being appointed to that Office by Presi'
dent Lincoln. He was again in 1865 elected
to the Senate, and continued member OF that
body until his death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The Washington Chronicle says that Ger.
Parker, the new Commissioner Of Indian At
fairs, is delighted with the experiment inaugu'
rated AID prosecuted by the Friends in the Tar
of settlements occupied by the aborgines. lie
says they hayc everywhere been warmly wei
coined. and that their example cannot fail to
produce the happiest consequences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER .. 1869.

TRADE.-While other cities, larger than
Alexandria, are exerting themselves to add to
their trade and business, let our merchants,
mechanics and business men not be dishearten
ed because of the increasing growth Of rivals,
but rather emulate, with spirit, their example
in this particular. We have never been de.
spondent. There are so many of the elements
which 20 TO make prosperous town existing
here, that they must eventually work out sue
cess. Already we have fine trade by the
river grain and produce of all descriptions -
q trade By the canal which brings to our
wharves for use and shipment the coal OF the
Cumberland region the best In the world tor
manufacturing purpOseS-a trade by the lines
OF railroad, the Orange, the Manassas, the
Loudoun and Hampshire, extending into the
best portions Of Virginia. llege is the natural
market for the river counties, and the Pied
mont and Valley regions-the easiest OF &C
cess, the cheapest for transportation. Here Is
the best port and harbor between New York
aud Norfolk. la short, a. far as location Is
concerned, no place in the South presents
more advantages for enterprise and capital
What we want is chiefly capital Let US invite
it here by every means III our power-that,
and manufacturing establishments and trading
houses will start Alexandria again on a career
OF prosperity, which, We think, cannot be
checked We will add that our merchants
and mechanics are the best in the country, and
deserve the support and encouragement Of the
people Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
FERTILIZERS.
GUANO,

GUANO,
AN ANNOTATED SOLUBLE PHOS.
PHATE,
combining all the properties Of Bone AMI Pc
ruvian Gusno,
MANUFACTURED BY
ISAAC REYNOLDS & SONS, Baltimore
under tho di.ect supervision of ono OF the hru
In addition to numerous recommendation:
by farmers who have used this fertilizer give
the remarks of Doctor K. Ii. Stablcr. Chc'n.
ist. who, at my request made an nnalysis 90.
Roynolds Ammonistel Phosphate, namely
AEAiISlS
Twenty.two per c.,...i: If this uuaRo IS in
meiiately Soluble ,,l ayailsble 10 the crops
All the other f,'tiizH'g material is in worry
favorable condlLoH - bo appropriated by IT,
plant during It's growth.
Alexandria, Va, October 18th, 1868
For ssle by BENZ. II. LAMBERT.
Agent Alexandria Va
and by merchants dealing in Fertilizers. ~
AGENTS prices sep 3-6w
MASukfS' AAsyhxsi
PERUVIAN GUANO from agents ware
house ,,o,,,,,.,,.
WUITPLOCK'S VEGETATOR.
Russell GOES SUPER-PHOSPHATA,
and MI other approved FertilizeTs; tqrnisAoi
NJ market rates, by THOS PERRY,
sucS Il King street, AloHa.
vyvHITELOCK'S VEGETATOR.
a supply Of This valuable Fertilizer Just 70.
ceiYed BY llIo9, / En- T.
AL - NO ID hlhK Pc
DERUyIAN GUANo.
A supply of No PERUVIAN GUAho
direct from the Government warehouse, ~"
landing and for sale by ,,,..,
.uo Ie-oolm No. IL Union whaTi.
rIyO WHEAT GROVE Frs!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
vote given,

The Marlboro, Md, Gazette says that the
lands of the late Zachariab B. Beail, tve miles
from Marlboro, have been sold at s"O per
acre. There are e34 acres in the several tracts
The purchasers are gentlemen from Pennsyl-
vania
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

There is still difference Of opinion as to
whether the question of lay delegation in the
NJ. E Church has been settled, The whole
vote cast was so small that some contend the
affirmative was not large enough to decide the
matter, although the majority was large OF the
vote oicnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

A SAUSAGE. MAKER in Cincinnati, named
Xayier Andre, has sued Tor divorce from his
second wife because she cannot assist him pro-
perly in selling his sausagcs. He claims that
he was deceived in her. Before their marriage
she had told him that she could not read or
write, but was good at figures, and be thought
if She could read figures she would do to at
tend The shop, and so he took her for better or
worse, and found her worse: She could not
count. and therefore was liable to make mis-
takcs in giving change to the customers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

A new oQ;cry has been raised in New York,
about Kerosene oil, and the accidents arising
from its use a list of mn ira deaths are
given, Us occurring in New York city, in one
year, from the use of explosive oils. The ar
pointmcnt Of Kerosene Inspector, with power
20 prosecute dealers in explosive oils, is recon-
menGcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

Gen. Longstreot says that Virginia is CON-
mended for adopting the very class of ideas and
the very line Of action which he, two years ago,
saw and stated was in the way Of the inexora'
bic logic OF events" The thing is, however,
that Gen. l.. went into the MEMORABLE logic,
apparently, with great pleasure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

Rev. Dr.. Bond has withdrawn as editor
the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
GUANO.
''ENCELSiOR.

Containing Ammo ....o per cehi
Super Phosphate equivalent - Bono
Phosphate of per cen.
pn.asL and .......... . per cen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

QUESTIONS TO RE ANSWERED. The follow

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED. The follow
ing questions are to be propounded to the
clerks in the Treasury, Oh to morrow:
"Please answer the following question in i9'l
and return this circular to the Secretary OF the
Treasury without delay Where were you norm;
What is your age? Are You married Were
you ever in the United States army, or navy
either regular or volunteer-or IN the marine
corps? If 50, state the company, regiment OF
vessel. In what capacity. where and how long
AID Won serve? Were you houoratly dischar--
ed? If so, when and where? State IN what
other way you did anything for the nlon army
or MON cause during the rebellion! W men
were YOU appointed in this Department In
what town. county, and State did you rcSIle
when appointed? Who Ierrescnted your pLs
trict in Congress at that time? Who Is your
present Representative in Congress! " nay
other Government appointments have you hell
before the present one, and why did you not
continue therein Where is you present resi-,
dence? Where DO you exercise the rl!ht OF
franchise? Have you any relatives in this De
partment or 10 any branch Of the Government
service? If so, state who they are, where, and
in wha, CAPACITY they are employed. la what
bureau Office, or division Of this Department
are you now employed?
The Secretary OF the Treasury directs that
circular containing the above questions be sent
to every clerk in the Treasury Department
40. r. R.-The report made; by MI
Garrett Yesterday, at the regular monthly meet
ing of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, gives
promise Of large increase OF trade to the cry
of Baltimore BY the control now had OF the
Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark railroadd'
which becomes in fact part Of the Is. ". y.
road, and is known as the Lake Erie division,
there is an entire line, 59l miles in length
connecting seaport near the ocean with lake
port on one Of the great inland seas OF the
northwest The new line passes through Ter,
| tile country, touching at growing towns. and
draining district containing at least COO, OUo
| inhabitants.
The Marietta and Cincinnati railroad with
| its branches, has in the aggregate length OF
3Ol miles. Its terminus is ct one q the ~ 'a'
important Western cities oa he OA:J tiIer
and it controls the business OF = mot roPnloU'
| and fertile country.
1t is not to be wondered. at that, with these
| extensions, there should be great increase Of
business over the road, and that the revenues
| as compared with those Of the correspondents
month in 1865, should be greater by S2O5, 295
or nearly thirty per ct. BY these extensions
| the Baltimore aud Ohio railroad controls Tho
traffic Of large districts Of producing country
1 BuI (I1-ftfe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

A Washington dispatch, in the Baltimore
American, says: president Grant, in a recent
conversation, expressed the opinion that Judge
Dent would not be nominated in Mississippi
lie was severe in condemnation of th3 entire
so.called Conservative movement, not only in
Mississippi, but in Texas, and disaVowed all
sympathy with those engaged in it, as we'll as
with their views or objects. The President
hopssthat Davis will be elected inIcxas. Press
dent Grant has been uniform, constant and con-
slstent in his opposition to all Conservative
and Conservative Republican and True Re-
publican movements. lie makes no conceal
meut of his policy in this respect. His
prediction, however, about the nomination OF
Judge Dent, it will be seen, has not turned out
TO be correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

1T is an i'll wind" Sc. The booksellers
make by the Byron scandal. "Byrou" has
been revived. 1t is said the works Of Byron are
again the fashion. At the North, the book
store windows are filled with pictures of Byron,
and editions OF his works, in all sorts of bind
ings at all sorts of prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
Wv Green IL Wise,

fRoal Estate Agents and Auctionccr5.
ESOM MISSIONEKS' SALE OF EAIu A,
y RLE REAL ESTATE AND WATER
POWER, IN ALEXANDRIA CO. A,-By
virtue of decr6cs of the Circuit Court for Ale1,
spdria county, Virginia, rendered IN tho sult OF
Swami ee4inst Dempsey and other7 the under
signed Commissioners therein named Will pro-
ceed IN TIL RSDAY, the 18th day Of Ueto-
Der, 1863, at II clock m, in front OF the MAY
or 9 Office, in the city of Alexandria, to sell, 10y
public auction, TRACT OF LAND, situated
in the said county of Alexandria, Oh the waters
of Four Mile Run, about three miles from A.
exandria, on which DR.. L. B. Alexander for
merry resided, and of which he died seizei,
containing about 2j0 acres. The land Will he
sold in one or more lot; rs tho Commissioners
may determine.
Also. LOT OF LARD adjoining the above
with WATER POWER, formerly used IN con-
nection with factory, containing about Lve
acres Pats Of the land will be exhibited ~
sale.
TERMS-One-Gn fifth Of the purchase money t.
be paid in cash, and the residue IN three oq4ai
payment at six, twelve sEd eighteen months
from the day of sale the deferred payments TO
bear interest and to be secured by the bonds OF
the purchasers, and the title to be retained un-
til full payment is made. Stamps aud convey
ancing n the cost OF the purchaser.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
GEO. VIM. BRENT,
sep 9-2awts Commrs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The dreadful calamity at the Avondae coal
mine in Pennsylvania, of which We have given
accounts, has painfully excited the feelings OF
the whole country. Yesterday the N. Y. Stock
Exchange appropriated 5000 for the relief Of
the families Of the sufferers BY the DISASTER
Thurlow Weed has sent his check for 500 for
the relief Of the sufferers, and collections will
be taken up and contributions sent IN from all
quarters. The cause of the disaster will never
be known. At early morn 4 stream OF fire
shot up the Shalt with irightul rapidjty, and
the buildings above were wrapped IN flames
90 quickly that the engineers and others barely
had time to escape. The wood OF the shalt
either caught ire from the furnace or the
rushing blaze came from the lighting OF = tire
damp within the mine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The annual fair OF the Frederick County Az.
ricultural Society, of Maryland will be held at
Frederick City, beginning On the 10Th OF DC
tober, and continuing four days. The success
of last years fair warrants the opinion that the
approaching one will not only equal but excel 1t,
and we are assured that the prospect OF good
display in every department is very ilattcring
The fair will be held on the new ground OF the
society. which il beautifully situated in the
eastern suburbs OF the city, on the baltimore
TURNPIKE, near the railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

VOTE BY BALLOT. We observe that The
papers of both parties at the North complain
Of frauds at the elections. The registry and
the ballot, according to the unanimou; tcstl-
mony OF both sides, are crowded with frauds.
One would think, when all agree as to cim-
mon evil, they would put their heads together
and strive to eradicate tie evil. II the vote
by ballot is inherently vicious, and can
always be used to defeat the i.ir aad honest
expression of the popular will, an abolition
Of the system would seem TO he the ready
wish and natural effort OF ali patriotic citizens.
The system OF voting by ballot is novelty IN
these attitudes Under our old regime, open
viva voce voting was the universal mode anu
under its operation, fraud to any serious OK
tent was almost impossible. Would 1t not DC
possible to combine open voting wtth the regis
try? Or arc all parties so stepped ii vllIalmy
that they love fraud for its own sake! We
know it is said that secret voting Is necessary
to protect the poor and prevent money. from
exerting too much influence. But, practically,
do we not find that money, when the voting Is
secret, can carry any election! Could 1t do SO
if the voting were open, and every man stood
mon his mettle ?-Rjch. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The number of barns, stacks, wheat machines
agricultural implements, &c, destroyed this
season, by fires, is Unusually large, over the
country, but particularly in Virginia; and what
is very bad, is, that the fires are generally re-
ported as having been caused by incendiaries
The Richmond State Journal says that "the
appointments OF proxies aud directors, which
the Board Of Public Works in Virginia will
5000 make, will virtually be the appointments
ot tho Commanding General" We do not
know under what authority it speaks