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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The present war in Europe is the most cx.
traordinary that has occurred for many long
years, in its origin and its progress, SO far, and
may be the most extraordinary in its results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
The folIoWinp are the prices OF anthracite

The following are the prices of anthracite
coal by tho cargo at Port Richmond oeio"
Phladephia for shipments east ct boroen a.,
town and south of Cape Henry schuyIk'l'
red ash 81. 5Oa4. 70 steamboat, broken, egg
and stove s4.7Oa4. 90; and chestnut $5.Ioa
800, Shenandoah steamboat coal $4'5o !;
broken, cgg and stove 81 IS ; and ehesnut 81.
These quotations for all qualities are outside
figures for first class article. Poor coal is not
wanted at any price, and is worked off with
difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

A lady sitting in her carriage, on Broadway,
New York, on Saturday, had her satchcl con-
tanning $4,000 worth Of diamonds and jewery,
snatched from her, but the thief was caught.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The pearl flour mill of RT Kennedy 4 Co.,
Allegheny city, was burned last night Loss
l20, 900; insurance $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

1t is positively denied in Madrid that any of
the Empress Eugenis's private property has
been sent to that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
ERCHAE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 23.-Whest
is unchanged offerings of 2274 bushels white
and red, with sales of the former at al and 142,
and of the latter at lis, 120, 1922 125. $50, 1873,
1875 and 145-the latter figures for old. Corn is
quiet, with light receipts; inferior samples arc
dull AMI neglected, whilo primo is taken readi-
"; offerings OF LEG bushels mixed, with sales
at 95. Rye is in light receipt; offerings of co
bsshols, but no sales reported. Oats arc steady;
offerings of 1852 bushels, with sales at az.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The President and family left Long Branch
this morning for Newport where they will re-
main till Saturday, when they will return to
Loog Branch. Before bis return the President
will visit West Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
The EOpe'S offer Of Mediation


The following is the reply Of King William
ing to mediate. The letter Of the Pope which
We have already published
Most august RntiD: | am not surprised,
but profoundly moved at the touching words
traced by your hand. They cause the voice of
God and peace to be heard; how could my
heart refuse TO listen TO so powerful an appeal;
God witnesses that nor my people desired
or provoked the war. Obeying sacred duties
which God imposes on sovereigns and nations,
we take up the sword to defend the indenpend
cnce and honor Of our country, and are ready
to lay it down the moment that those treasures
are secure"
eff your Holicess could offer me, from him
who so unexpectedly declared war, assurances
of sincerely pacific dispositions and guarantees
against any similar attempts upon the peace
and tranquility of Europe, it certainly will not
be | who will refuse to receive these from your
venerable hands, united as [ am with you in
bonds Of Christian charity and sincere friend
ship. "WILLIAM.'
How TO BE NoBoDY.-It is very easy to be
nobody, and We will tell you how to do it. Go
to the drinking saloon and spend your leisure
time. You need not drink much now; Just a
little beer or some other drink. In the mean.
time play domiDoes checkers, or something
else to kill time, so that you will be sure not
to read any useful book. If you read, let it be
the dime novels of the day. Thus 60 on, keep.
ing your stomach full and your head empty.
and yourself playing time killing games, and
10 few years you'll be nobody, unless las is
quito likely you should turn out drunkard
or professional gambler, either of which is
worse than nobody. There arc any number
of young men hanging about saloons, billiard.
rooms and other rum shops, Just ready to
graduate and be nobodies.
GEN MoLTKE, it appears, is another of
the men who have learned how to set q
bride upon their tongues. He seldom speaks
to anybody, and never converses. He knows
seven languages, but it is a superhuous accom-
= man, 10 TACT, entirely after Mr.. CarIyle's
heart. Just before he started for the war
great Spectator in stocks met him, and
desiring to get hint or two for future use,
SAID: "tSeli, General, how are things get.
ting Oh - Thank you, SIR was the renIv
my rye crops are getting on beautifully, but
my potatoes are very backward" Things have
teen getting on better with the General since
then.
THE TRUE NEWsPApER-that which would
represent the mission of the press of this won.
dertu age of pro gress-must have good heart
in it, and a never sleeping conscience. Thrust
be magnauimous with charity for all, with
malice toward none. 1t must speak the truth
for the truths sake, and cherish Justice as the
apple OF its eye. 1t must seek to prosper by
the prosperity of right principles and right
thoughts, to grow with the growth of the PEG.
pie and their interests. 10 be useful as we'll as
popular, to build up the truth-in short, to
improve and ennoble as well as to enlighten
mankind. - Chicago Jow.VI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

A Radical meeting in Baltimore last nigh
broke I'D in q row.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The VANDERBILT HoAX.-At an early
hour yesterday morning the stock operators
gathered 10 the Long Room, in state CT wild
excitement, on the announcement that ComnG-
dore Vanderbilt had been Frustrated by
stroke Of apoplexy. All were eager to dispose
of any interest they might have in what are
known as the "Vanderbilt stocks, j." and for
time everything wore a very paDlcky air.
Orders to sell New York Central, and Hudson
Consolidated, and Lake Shore, came flying in
to the operators and the price OF the former,
opening at 921 Ia fall of 2 per cent. as compar-
ed with the closing quotation of the previous
EVENING", declined to 49, New York Central
and Hudson scrip, which had closed at 90 on
the preceding evening, opened at IS, and Tell
off to S5AaSG; and Lake Shore, which had
closed at 9la, opened at 903, and sold down to
GOT. In addition to the above, large proper
ton of tho share list sympathizsd with the
Vanderbilt stocks, and there was quite gen
eral decline, which was stopped by exposing
the falsity of the telegram published in the
morning papers), coupled with the large pur
chases of leading operators in New York Cen.
trail and Lake Shore; and, on the strength OF
fresher intelligence from Saratoga, prices
instantly rallied, New York Central being
quoted at 93i scrip at S9i, and Lake Shore
at 9l3. The cause OF the decline on the an
nouncement of MIR. Vanderbilt's illness was
the fear that in event of his death the immense
amounts of railroad shares that he possessed
would come upon the market and force prices
to their lowest The friends Of Mr.. Wander.
bilt are loud in their denunciaton OF those who
wish to kill him before his time, and the bulls
believe that the origin of the despatch was
due to the bears, who Tor short time
ACCOMPLISHED their object A ftrr the cycite.
ment, one very besrish Individual in the
Long Room was heard to wager that Mr..
Vanderbilt would be dead in thirty days.
The whole excitement did not last more
than three hours, and throughout the re-
mainder of the day there was no marked
feature OF interest, prices having regained
the anti apoplectc standpoint. -Nelv York
Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The 1umor, that Secretary Cox was about to
retire from the Cabinet is pronounced to be
without foundation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

Thirty-two thousand five hundred acres o!
land in the Alexandria (Minnesota) land dis
trct were disposed OF during the month of July
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
~KAIN DRILLS! GRAIN DRILLSl

Tho farmers are p unit that the kELLE L
GUM SPRING DRILL for 1870 built by thu
Hagorstown Agricultural Implement Msnufac-
turing Company, is 1.-The Best Drill made
Go sre il before you buy a Drill.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Manufacturers Agent,
No. % King street,
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
NEWS OF TIE DAP.
$40 show the very age and boay Of the 1m,e' "

Gen. Wickham, vice president of the Chesa'
peake and Ohio railroad, gave to one of the
young men who was injured at the late disas-
ter on that road a new suit Of clothing through,
out, $25 in cash, paid his expenses (board and
medical attendance) while sick at the White
Sulphur Springs, and also gave him work at
the railroad for ten years at first class wages,
to date from the day OF the accident.
The trial of tho Hoiden-Kirk prisoners is
being proceeded with in North Carolina. Aft
davits have been made that the lives Of the
prisoners we're threatened, and with regard to
the cruelty and tortures inflicted on them.
Both Xix and his Lieutenant Colonel will be
presented for contempt of court, and thoy have
also to answer civil suit for damages.
The National Executive Committee of the
Union League OF America had a meeting at
Philadelphia yesterday. Resolutions were
adopted sympathizing with Germany 10 hcI
struggle with France, and advising the subor'
dinate Leagues throughout the country to ten
der material aid.
The North German Lloyds announce that in
consequence of the Prussian successes their
steamers will soon resume their regular trips
The fires 10 the neighborhood Of Ottawa
Canada, continue to rage with fearful violence
The distress and suffering arc incalculabIe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

SOLUBLE PHOSP HATE
rendered soluble by Sulphuric Acid, i've per
cent Of Ammonia and five per cent O. Potash.
1t contains no mineral Phosphate Guano, and
is therefore twenty per cent lighter than Fer
tizers prepared from that article, whilst the
per centage OF Soluble Phosphate of Lime is
greater and moro susceptible of perfect integ
ration with the soil. l have received the most
satisfactory accounts from the use Of this Fer
tizer, and can therefore recommend it a: y first
class manure. Price :'5S per 1000 lbs.
THOS. PERRY,
aug 2i-lm Agent for Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
VELL'S A M NON A T 4 u
BONE
SUPER PHOSPHATE.

The best and most popular Fertilizer in use;
Quick and active as Peruvian Guano, ana
permanently improves the soil
It stands the drought better than any other
Fertilizer, which is very important to the far
mer.
1t is manufactured Of Bones, Animal Matter
and rich Phosphate Guano, containing over
sixty per cent. of Bone Phosphate Of Limo,
treated with Sulphuric Acid and 10 to 10 per
cent. Bone Phosphate Of Limo rendered solu-
bio; st The same time reE dered quick in its &C.
ton by the addition Of over per cent of An
mnnia
This superior Phosphate has now been tested
fer over i've years, on all kinds Of crops, by the
side of all known Fertilizers, proved equal TO
the best, and has given all the general sstsfsc
ton that could BIO desired.
For this valuable Fertilizer we only ask q
trial side by side with any Fertilizer in the
market to attest its superiority.
Every farmer should give it trial, as the
cost will be more than repaid the first year, and
its beneficial effects lasting.
For Corn, Oats. Wheat, Rye or Grass. it has
no superior.
Zells Phosphate is fine and dry for drilling,
and is put up in bags or barrels.
Price $50 per ton of 1000 lbs
Send for circular, and read the certificates
OF some of tho best farmers in Virginia who
attest its superiority over all other FertllIZers
SAMUEL HARTLEY,
General Agent, Is Union street,,
augzZ Alexandri-, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
PHILIP PARK,
sUNIMER RESORTS.
IS Rim GS.

Rims SPRIN GS.
This favo:ite resort is now ready for the re-
ception ofEXCU ;sSIONS, PLEASURE PAR
TIES, &c. Its proximity to A!exsndria and
the cities of the Distric. renders it the most de-
sirable place in this section OF country for q
days enjoy Application can be made to
NATHANIEL HAYES, agent Tor ]. L. +.
Carlin, at the depot Of the A., l.. 81 H. K. +.
ia 3-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

GTOLEN from tho pasture of the subscriber
y on the night OF the 10Th instant, an oldish
BRINDLE cow the red in her color pre-,
formed horns and some white hairs on the end
of her tail; was giving from to 10 quarts OF
milk per day; was owned 2 years ago BY ND
Ball, ct Fairfax c. 3. A reward Of $40 will
be given for the return of the COW and S20 tor
the thief secured in jail. o
LEVI DEM1NG,
ell l2=3LM Cottage Farm, 7. 0. AleXa., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

NTOTICE-A CAMP MEETIN will be held
~ at CaLletts station, Orange, Alex: & Man
as,as K. r., Fauquer Circuit, Virgiins, Bslti,
moro Conference, commencing on the 18th OF
August, upd embracing two Sundays, The
ground is convenient TO the station. and in
All tenters will please meet at Catletts station
on the 25th, 2Gth and 9Th of August. and will
be conducted 10 the ground by the committee.
There will be boarding tents on the e round
+. f. HENRY, p. E.
aug l8-lw A. W. WILSON, +. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The interest in agriculture developed in
different parts of Virginia since the war con.
tinues to be- manifested by the society organi
cations and the preparations for fairs and exhi.
hitions this TALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
CLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED, ORCH
ARD AND HERDS GRASS, KEN
lucky BLUE GRASS,
&c, &c, sc.

Agricultural Impleme nts and Machinery Of
all Kinds, Garden, Field and Grass Seeds and
ali Standsrd Fertilizers, for sale, wholesale and
rctsii bv HERBERT BRYANT,
No. Is King street.
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The public arc against warned against receiv.
ing al $50 and 5 100 notes Of the First National
bank of Jersey City, N. j. The bank will DO
prepared to redeem all genuine notes of these
Nnnnmi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
aug 23--1m
IMPORTANT TO FARM EkS.
MAGNUM BON u NJ

am now prepared to furnish to fsl!ner5 snd
others. in any quantity, from bag up. TIC Gel.
Oh tad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
Agent for Ale

w ~
The Eighty Sixth Session of this School will
commence on Monday, August Goth.
Permits for tho admission of boys can be OBJ.
1st WarG-Edgsr Snowden, jr., Alexandria
Gazette Office.
ID Ward-Col. james s. French 40 North
Royal street.
Sd Ward--J ohm 6. Beach, 81 North ST. Asaph
street.
4th Ward Richard L. Carne, III Prince
street.
Orphans are admitted without charge; per-
mts for the entry of other boys are granted On
the payment of one dollar each for contingent
expenses, and have to be renewed every quar-
ter. In the absence OF any Guardian from the
city, applications from his ward can be made to
Richard L. Carnc, President of the Board.
E SNOWDEN, Jr,
aug l3-td Secretary Board Of Guardians.
LFORD FEMALE SEMINARY,
T. Sandy Spring 2. O.. Md.
The duties this School will be resumed on
the Sd of October next.
The Principal, who formerly conducted the
alexandria Female Seminary gives as un,
divided attention to the care and instruction of
the pupils.
For further information, please address,
JAMES S. HALLUWELL, Principal.
Sandy Spring. Md. aug 22-lm. ----------------
UMBRELLAS.
y A full supply from one Of the best factc'
rjes in this unty-Black Cambria, fast color;
Real Scotch Bingham, black and green, ali
sizes and qualities. in eight and ten ribs. Also
Alpaca Umbrellas Tor the sun or rain. THESE
goods 81 ere very cheap LOT I RoB BIs WOOD
CHOICE TEAS-Gunpowder, Imperial 90
u long, Japan and English Breakfast Teas, SO.
lpcted with great care, received this day. and
for sale AZ ''"l AvpE FRY s DAVIDSON,
aug o 226 King st, cor. Alfred.
vEAST OWDERS-Warren's Rumford's:
Miller's and Columbia Yeast Powders and
Horsfcrd's Bread Preparation, for sale by
AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
aug q 226 King st., cor. Alfred.
ATHSl LATHSl LATHS!
To arrive per achrLiliiss zoo, COO best quail
;tv SPRUCE LATHS. For sale by
~ W. a. SHOOT,
aug 23-3w Shoots wharf
u1lCKLING VINEGAR-Puro Cider Vine
gar OF best quality in store and for sale by
AVERY u DAVIDSON,
aug IS 226 King st., cor. Alfred
rHEAP SUGARS for sale by
Il AVERY 81 DAVIDSON,
sug23 22o King St, cor. Alfred
GREEN GINGER just received and for sale
U by Il. VIM. RAMSAY,
aug22 147 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

Nearly $l30,00000O of U. S. bonds, purhas'
ed for the special sinking fund are to be burn
ed to day, at the Treasury, in Washington, in
accordance with the provisions Of the funding
hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

VIM. HEINEKAMP'S frst.class BALTl-
MORE PIANOS. Every instrument warrant.
ed for five years. Sold at factory prices on ~
commodating terms usual in other cities.
PARLOR ORGANS from the bost makers.
I will also furnish PIANOS from any mnkei
in the country, for which persons may nave .
preference at factory prices. l hope thereby
to leave no cause for those who have at hear!
the interest of Alexandria to buy away from
home.
have also PIANOS from frst-class makers.
that have been out on rent for sale at very re-
duced prices. Every instrument wsrraEted'-
Also the following:
Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Flutinas. Accor-
deems Concertinas. Violincellos, Bsnios' ''o'
lin Bows, Bridges, Pins, Rosin, Mouth Organs
&C., &c.
@ss- Best quality Violin and Guitar Strings.
Instrumental and Vocal Sheet Music, IN
struction Books and Music paper. Orders io-
Music solicited and filled ut the shortest notice
My facilities for repairs Of Pianos, Organs
Accordeons, Violins, &c, &c, arc much en-
larped, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Pianos, Organs, &c, for Rent. Also, tuned
and packed. [isn l0] V. BECKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. AUGUST q.

!URT UF hLEA VNFOt'' -0'
MEMORANDA.
Brig Il NJ Hoslen. Jones, for this pert, clear
cd at Boston goth instant.
Schr Ida Birdsall, Birdaal, for this port
cleared at New London Goth instant.
Schr u w Huddell, Mslvy, for this port,
c,aared at ew London 18th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
SIACEiINISTS.

w s. MOORE.
MACHINIST AND BLACKSMITH.
At No. G5 Union street,
Alexandria, Va.
Who.o no is prepared to furnish all kinds Of
MACHINERY, WROUGHT and CAST
IRON FENCES, sc.
Repairing done with dispatch. and at prices
ths: we're charged previous to the war. ia ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
COMMUNICATED.


1t may suit Mr.. Garrett, President OF one
Of those giqantic monopoIiey, which like a
great Boa Constructor, does not hesitate to crush
10 its folds, communities and peoples who may
lie across it's path--t may suit also y and
others whether of the legal profession or tut
gi, attached thereto. who batten upon the
spoils of rival enterprises in railroads.&c. bring
out with flourish Mr.. CARROTS opinion of
the liberaity OF the great city OF Chicago: in
suffering her streets to BIO used-we arc lett to
infer, but Mr.. Garrett does not soy-wlthout
Just compensation.
This parade of Mr.. CARROTS opinion and
the wonderful prosperity of Chicago, ls' no
doubt, intended to influence public: opinion
here, upon the subject which now agltates u.s.
The writer happens to know something OF the
city of Chicago its rise and progress, having
first visited it in 1S42-and he challenges con
tradiction to tho assertion that ChIGago had
made gigantic strides, in her uneXampled march
in prosperity, long before rail was laid in her
streets, or the approaches to the city. Hall
roads may have added to her growth and pros.
periy, but they did not produce it. MIR Garrett
only says, Gin Chicago you find railroads in
every street where required for the economies
OF business and the privilege Of using loco
n,otires general, in all portions Of the city
where heavy business is transacted ~ Ergo
Baltimore should permit Mr. G.'s road to
steam his locomotives along the whole length
of Pratt street Is not that the point where
the shoe plnches?
But what has Chicago and Bal tmorc to do
with Alexandria and its streets. We have
effectually tried our hands with railroads, and
have suffered them to do just as they pleased
We have surrendered the stock OF the city in
the Manassas road of quarter Of a million OF
dollars, or more We made subscription of
$50, O00 in preferred stock to 0. & a. r. r.
the interest on which should have been paid
semi annually-but as yet not one dollar on
this stock can be had OF them, to aid US in our
| financial troubles.
The Washington and Alexandria K. Il.
| treated the assessors with scorn and told them
it did not belong here. The A., j.. u Ii. H.
r. until the present year was assessed for all
their property-two large brick buildings and
acres of land-at what ? look at the tax book
and you will find it s. 900 We may readily
suppose that when the Fredericksburg and the
"Canal Railroad and Bridge Co. shall whlrl
through our streets-with cry of "Alexandria
Station they too can claim that they do not
belong here and are not liable to taxation
The writer does not mean to let the matter
rest-if the City Council does not act energetl-
caIly without it the people must rise IN their
majesty and demand vigorous action from their
servants. He hopes in lew days to show
that other cities are paid for passing over their
streets-cites too though Dot so pretentous
! as Chicago, who have thrlVen largely-Wlth-
out surrendering their rights to railroad mo.
| nopolies for the gracious condescans!on Of
| using them gratis, to enhanc. their prosperity.
M &&&%S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
ComMIssION MERCHANTS.

T OUIS F. DETKICK,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
No 81 Pratt Street, w
BALTIMORE, MD.
And General Agent for
b. u. SEA FOWL GUANO ,,.,,,
AND WEYMOUTH GUANO.
Both very rich in Ammonia and Soluble
Phosphates, and considered fully equal 10 ferH-
Nortb and South Carolina, and Maryland.
w. L. BRADLEY'S
ANNOTATED NESUPER PHOSPHATE
The best Farmers of Maryland, after l. year:
experience with this Phosphate, pronouhGG: I.
sunerior TO all othors in this market SEND tor
Circulars. LOUio r. ~ H!o
jyG3-law3m Gen Agent, pAII u" N
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nwrN
f,r,nnrIr of n & Gwin G. Son. Of TaUquier
n s. GW1N 81 CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. Union street,
Alexandria, Va.
ConsgnmenLs respectfully solicited, ana =.
orders from the country promptly iled for the
cssh. iy 2l-3m
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WASHINGTON FREE SCHOOL

aug 23-lu