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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-19
~TnE CoHoaEssIoN Al ELscTIoN-As the

-TuE CONGRESSIONAL Ell EcTIoN-As the
time approaches for the election, it becomes US
t. look around for q worthy Representatives
Tho people seem to feel this duty and hence 6
number of gentlemen are being brought for.
ward. Among these desire to call attention
to that man who, in tho opinion of many. com
bines most cminenty the qualifications we neec
in the coming man." These qualifications are
MI summed up in two Observation-Disclosures to
our people and foarlessness in exhibiting it
We want only man
"Who has heart to love; and in that heart
Courage TO make his love known"
There vii! not probably, arise in this Con,
gross question whose effect, as to our interests,
will not be dcterminablo by avery moderate in
tellect. Eloquence, experience or political skill
will not avail before radical majority bent
only on party land pockeD success. We only
want then a man who can't be bribed or fright.
ened into O betrayal of our trust; man not
only honest but bold to resist all oppression,
and - protest against, if he may not avert, in
justice. If ability and learning and experience
are added TO these qualities, so much the better;
but these first
Such nam is Col. GEORGE WILLIAM BsBNT,
Of Alexandria. lie is known TO US of Fauquler
and Rappahannock IS our State Senator of
1852, and to the whole district as q prominent
member Of the convention OF 81. He possesses
notably the characteristics | have mentioned,
and belongs 10 the very best class OF men out or
which 10 choose our Representative at this time.
H. WAS Union Democrat, and resisted the So
cession OK Virginia in 1851; but when it was &C.
compl5hed. she found no reader, truer and
more constant soldier among her song. Always
conscientious and fearless, his record shines as
that of true and worthy gentleman, and the
terse logic and force of his orat0ry must BIO felt
in Congress, if anything can affect that honor
able body.
He has now also, = tender claim. Go not ad.
vecate making misfortune the title 10 political
rewards, but surely, other things being equal,
we should confer them whore our sympathies
are due; and when we find, in the man fitted
for and deserving Of such gifts, from his char.
scter and record, the manned and suffering
souvenir of q great calamity, it ought to turn
the scale in his favor.
aug 19-lt PIEDMONT.
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HE CONSERVATIVES

PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVES
OF STAFFORD Pursuant to notice, the Con
scrvative Party Of Stafford county assembled at
the Court House on "Wednesday. the 18th
instant, and on motion Of w. S. Patton, N.
W. Ford was appointed Chairman, aud Wlthers
Waller, Secretary OF the meeting.
MIR. John H. Suttle explained the object OF
the meeting to be to appoint delegates to the
Convention to be held in Alexandria, to noml-
nate candidate for Congress, on and notion
after some little dicussion, the following was
passed
Resolved. That we unite with the county
of Spotsyyanil in recommending the holding
ola Convention in Alexandria on the lst We'd
ncsday alter the lst Monday in September
(bcing the 18th day of September,) for the
purpose of nominating candidate tor Congress,
and that twenty delegates be appointed to
represent this County in said Convention.
The following dcegates were then appointed:
Aqua TowDship-E A. W, Hore. r. q. L..
Moncurc Jr., John A. Jones, John II. Suttle:
+. l.. Gilt
HARDWOOD TownsEip--G. L. Wallace, B.
~ Irvine, T. j. Skinker, Jchn Peedon, b.
| b. Stone
Falmouth Township-Duf Green. Dr. James
Fl. Ball, Monroe Kelly, James Monteeth,
| VIM. Fl. Hapsbrough.
Rock Hill T0wnshlp-W. L. Patton, Benz,
s. West, Richard Jones, Joseph Mind, Will
| Iiam Ashby.
And on motion the chairman aud secretary
we're added to the delegation.
Lieut.. Gov. Maryc was called out, aud al
dressed the meeting, urging the importance Of
a thorough organization.
After consultation and various motions made,
it was,
Resolved. That each Township shall meet
in primary meeting, and send two delegates to
represent the Township in convention to be
held at the September term Of the Court, to
| make nominations for county officers, and that
the claims of no candidate for Office be enter
| tanned in the convention unless he by letter or
by personal friends, pledge himself % abide the
action of the said Convention.
Meetings to be held as follows:
Rock lIl Township, at Stafford Store lst
Saturday in September Aqua Towdship, at
Stafford e. H., 2nd Saturday in September i;
| HARDWOOD Township, at Rogers, Sd Saturday
in September Falmouth Township, at Fal
mouth, lst Saturday in September.
N. w. FORD, Chairman.
| WTHERS WALLER, Secretary.
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Letter from Westmoreland Co.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
WEsTMoRELAND, Va, Aug. lG, 1870
Warner Taylor, the negro convicted with others
of the murder of Willie Jet, at Paync's store,
in King George county last spring, was hung
on Friday last lie died protesting bis limo
cence OF the crime for which he suffered.
Rain is much needed in this section. The
corn is much damaged by the drought, and
vegetables of all kind are inferior and compar-
atively scarce. The fruit crop is poor also.
The peach trees were laden with fruit, and the
early crop was fair one, but the later vari
cites, such as should be coming into market
now, are attacked with worms and are last
decaying while still uuripe. There are hun
dreds OF bushels thus lost which few weeks
ago promised we'll. The blight which has at
tackled the pear trees this season, of which
mention was made in former letter, still pro.
crosses, and many valuable trees are totally
lost. 1t attacks also, though with less violence,
the apple and ounce trees. Grapes arc being
shipped to market now in small quantities, and
the prospect is fair for fine yield, as the vines
are loaded The dry weather has entirely
ruined the crop Of melons and the like fruits
1t is thought by soole also that to this cause
may be ascrbet the decayed and imperfect
condition of the peaches.
Chicken cholera prevails here largely, much
to the dismay OF fowl raisers. | hear OF no
cattle disease. News items arc scarce, and
politics dead beat entirely. Diversion OF
monotopy is sought by occasional visits to the
creeks on crab fishing expeditions, in which
the ladies join; these last giving interest as
they always do to such frolic5. n.
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w. & O. r. R.-After running an expert.
mental route near the Old Chapel, Col. Bruce
has finally elected to locate on the line running
from the burnt mill, crossing the pike just
south Of Pigeon Hill, q miles from Berryvile,
and the Opequon about Renner's mill. The
locating corps will probably be about half way
between the turnpike and Opequon on the day
of our issue Clarke Courier.
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s.IED.

At his residence, in Prince Georges county,
Md on Thursday, the 18th instant, at half
past II y. m Or. JOHN II. BAYNE, aged Sc
years. TT His funeral will take plsco from
o. ,harnabas (EpiscopsD Church. Saturday, tho
ZOth instant, at IL o'clock o. H. His friends
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral.
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NOALl COAL
tn RRIUE

A cargo Of NUT COAL, stove and egg size,
per schr W. Bronsleld.
=, A cargo Egg and Stove size from Havre de
Grace. 49,
A cargo Of Baltimore Cos. coal, per schr
Ashland.
Persons who use Oriental and Base Burning
stoves will do we'll to leave their orders At s
and 40 south Royal street.
sug1s As. PERPENER.
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BECKERS
1& NEW PIANO & MUSIC STORE,
u2 149 King street,
[Near st. Asaph street, Aleyandria, Virginia.
AGENT FOR
WIN. kNABE & cos. GOLD MEDAL
PIANOS.

VIM. HEINEKAMP'S lrst-class BALTl-
MORE PIANOS. Every instrument warrant
ed for five years. Sold st factory prices on &C.
modatng terms usual in other cities
PARLOR ORGANS from the best maker.
I will also furnish PIANOS from any maker
in the country. for which persons may have Il
preference, at factory prices. l hope thereby
to leave no cause for lose who have at heart
the interest of Alexandria to buy away from
home.
I have also PIANOS from frst-clsss makers.
that have been out on rent, for sale at worry re-.
duced prices. Every instrument warranted
Also the followng
Violins Guitars, Flutes, Flutinss. Accor-
deems, Concertinss, Violincellos, Bsnjos, V;o-
I'm Bows, Bridges, Pins, Rosn Mouth Organs,
gs- Best quality Violin and Guitar Strings.
Instrumental and Vocal Sheet Music, In
struction Books and Music paper. Orders tr-
Music solicited and filed at the shortest notice
My facilities for repairs Of Pianos, Organs,
Accordeons, Violins &c &c, are much on
larged, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Pianos Organs, &c, for Rent; Also, tuned
and packed liam lGl V. BECKER.
Z HHDS BROWN SUGARS received this
y dsy and for sale at very low prices, by
AVERY S DAVIDSON, 80
augl2 226 King st., cor. Alfred.
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The Richmond Dispatch says: ''rhe Con-
servatives Of the various districts may conf
IDENTIFY proceed at once to hold conventions and
nominate candidate for Congress. The Gene
raj Assembly will not attempt to ro district the
State in time for the November election
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A Berlin despatch says that EogIaad has of
fercd its Intervention for peace, to which the
Emperor expressed his readiness, bat the King
replied that If Napoleon wished for peace he
must ask for an armistice The issue must
be decided either by arbitrament or war;
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General Wigfall, formerly United States
Senator, subsequently in the Confederate Sen
ate and army, has sailed for Europe on impor.
tsnt business connected with certain highly
valuable Colorado gold and silver mining com.
OaDV,
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SUMNER RESORTS.
Rim SIP Rim GS.

L " " "
This favorite resort is now ready for the re-
eeption ofEXCURSIONS, PLEASURE PAR
TIES &C. Its proximity to Alexandria and
the cities of the District renders it the most de
sirable place in this section Of country for q
days enjoyment. Application can be mado to
NATHANIEL HAYES, agent Tor j. l. f.
Carlin, at the depot of the A., l.. & Il. K. r.
ie 3-tf
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MACHs N1STS

w g. MOORE,
MACHINIST AND BLACKSMITH
AtNo. G5 Union street,
Alexandria, Va
Where he is prepared to furnish all kinds o.!
MACHINERY, WROUGHT and CAST
IRON FENCES, &c.
Repairing done with dispatch, and At prices
that we're charged previous to the WAT. "a 70
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The style of printing the European Wa
news. by most of the papers in this countr
reminds one forcibly of the Tadpo!e-all heads
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sep Ct
AS AND STEAM FIFTH q

. :. q iii
WIN. COGAN,
No. Is North Royal street
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment OF
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DEOr
LIGHTS IN VARIETY;
PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, ID ICA AMI
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GIL BE5
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALV rs,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished
and fitted up with Gas in the most substantial
and elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, SC. prompt
~ and faithfully executed al at prices which
will give satisfaction. my 8--tf
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FAUoUIER COUNTY. departed this lille %
the 18th inst, Edward Bell, better known as
"Oid Uncle Ned He Was born in this coun
ty, and was probably its oldest inhabitant, be-
ing one hundred and ten years OF age. He was
faithful servant and much esteemed by his
colored associates.
We saw the other day, FIVE or six bushels Of
tomatoes gathered ripe and luscious in one
mess from the garden of Capt. A. D. Payne.
and this, he Informed US, made scarcely any
appreciate difference 10 the immense numbers
lett behind in every stage Of maturity.
There will be fair he'd at Greenwich, on
Thursday, the 25th inst, (if fair, if not, the
next fair day. Tor the benefit Of the Prcsbytc-
rian Church.
The lightning accompanying the frequent
storms Of the past few weeks, has been unusu
ally severe, and We understand that large bod
dies OF timber were completely riven. During
the prevalence OF a storm, valuable bull and
some swine Oh the farm OF Mr.. Bcthumc near
WsrIenton, were killed.
o. last Monday evening vocal and instru
mental entertainment was given at the War-
renton House by Prof. G. NJ. Artb, OF Wash
inglon. D. q.
Complaints are reaching US of the indifferent
yield OF the wheat, both as regards quality and
quantity. The oat crop is magnificent oDe
and the corn promises most sanpuine realiza
ton, which, after ALL is our chief msinstav.
many Of our farmers having come to regard
wheat much as stfancy crop, with it's success de-
pending upon too many contingencies for pro-
ftable culture. Warrenton Sentinel.
SINGULAR DISAPPEARANCE. On Monday
last, Mr.. VIM. Maupin, young man Of about
tWenty-one years of age, went out into the
tobacco ground to work, and was there until
about ten clock, since which time he has not
been seen or heard Of The river has been
dragged for two miles on either side of the
place. and three hundred of the neighbors are
looking for him through the mountains md
elsewhere. His disappearance is rather singu-
lar. He wss man OF good habits, strong
mind, and 10 cause can be assigned for his
singular disappesrance-Cha Chron..
A dispatch from Berlin says that advces
have been received there of naval engage
ment off Rugen, in the Baltic. "One division
of the Prussian feet, consisting Of an avso,
and the gunboats Drache, Blitz and Saamand-
er, yesterday afternoon encountered the French
feet, consisting of four armored frigates, cor
vette and an aViso The Prussians soon with.
drew, without loss. The French feet is now
off Dornburcb.'
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nHILIP PARK,

EJdILII IaNh,
PRA CTICAL PLU NJ Der,
No. II South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city All work done with
manlike manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING doEe at short notice, and By HIM
SELF or the most experienced workmen dec
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY. AUGUST 19, 1870.


apce can be placed upon the news from Europe,
which continues to be of most ambiguous and
contradictory character, it would seem that a
series of engagements between the French and
Prussians have taken place since Sunday, the
battle grounds lying between Metz and Yer
dun. In addition to the dispatches published
in yesterdays Gazette, it is stated on the au-
thority of London telegram that another bat
tie took place at Mars lie Tour on Wednesday,
in which the Prussians were defeated and drv
en- back upon the Moselle. but no destails are
given. Mars le Tour is between Metz and
Verdun. Another London dispatch reports
great battle in progress yesterday at the same
point but, beyond stating that largo numbers
on both side have been wounded, among them
being the French Generals Frossard and
Bataile, gives no particulars. The authorities
in Paris assert that they arc 10 possession OF
information to the effect that the strategic
movement Of Marshal Bazaine has been, car
ried out, and that the efforts Of the Prusslans
have failed to prevent the concentration OF the
French corps under Bazaine and Mcmahon, ct
Cbalon's which was attempted to be put into
operation, 90 Sunday last when interrupted by
the attack OF the Prussans near Metz. The
accounts. though meagre, Of the three day.
fight, leave no doubt Of the bloody and despe-
rate character of the struggle, and both sides
acknowledge severe losses. One report is that
the Crown Prince has been wounded but this
is doubtful. A dispatch published by the
French Minister Of war says that the battle at
Mars le Tour, Oh Wednesday, was going on in
favor of the French at last accounts. La the
Corps Legistif on Wednesday. Count Paikao
said that be could give no precise details as to
the number OF troops engaged, casualties, &c,
nor state the result of the engagements, but
would say that the enemy had made al
Intellectual attempt to capture Pfalzburg, and
Lost 800 men killed.
That our readers may have sample Of the
stuff teegraphed from London and printed in
many of the papers we append the following
LONDON, August Midnight We have
it on high authority. fresh from Paris, that it
is universally circulated there that Napoleon 5
dynasty is ended The Empress, having pack
ed up and dispatched all her valuables, incud-
ing pictures of ihestimabe price, has left ior
England via Belgium. 1t is believed that the
Emperor is also on his way to this country in
the same track He does not dare to return to
Paris. Prince Napoleon has fed to Italy with
his family"
Whether this dispatch ever saw London is
questionable, but it is Of piece with great
deal that purports<to come lover the wires. :"
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Hundreds of thousands of families have &C.
copied it Us their
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Within short period of time il has been 1, M
troduced by them WITH UNQUAh1flSDL /,
ATITHE CITIES, TO WINS and VILLAGES
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
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STANDARD SPOOL COTTON FOR
HOME USE.

and are recommending it to thsic friends saa
neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-06
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NO.186.


high, and is capped with large rifed
while round the corners of the
base four other cones of stone and explod-e
ed she'll are raised, the whole edifice stand
ing upon mound of sod which has given
way, SO that it is probable the whole thing
will tumble down within a few years. A
white stone says, in crudely carved letters,
'Honor to the Patriot Dead!n But round
the monument are neat little wooden signs
on each of the four sides, which tells the
story of the surroundings. One says that
near that spot were captured parts of
Griffin's, Ricketts, and other batteries.
Another sign says that Bee, Barlow and
other good officers of both sides were kill
ed here. Another sign says that Stone-
wall Jackson was wounded hartlby, and
that here he got his historic appellation.
The fourth sign says that twenty-four fed
eral soldiers lie beneath s9ssiah93a
The monument is leaning, from defec-
tive foundations, and will soon tumble
down. .., .....~..., .,.-. H.. -
The number Of people lost in the battle
well, that it was well maintained conflict
The rebel killed and wounded numbered
,S57, one-fifth of them slain. The feder-
al killed and wounded were 1872, one
third slain. These official figures are prob
ably too low on both sides. About one
thousand persons gave up the ghost on
this field. The federal loss itkall was ten
cannons captured besides seventeen others
abandoned, and four thousand muskets
thrown away. Nearly one-third Of the
men afterward prominent in both armies
fought in the first battle of Bull Run as
subordinate officers sst
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-06

SUPERIOR TYPE METAL. ~
Long experience and the utmost care are neces
sary to ensure good metal, even with knowledge
of the best combinationstherefore, the safest way
hny of the cides. ...;;s..,ei = Foundry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-06
COMPOSITIONS WANTED.

TWO or three eompostors can have employment
i az the KExNEBEc JOURNAL oface 1t ouce.
tlwjulyai f 4 -. Il.
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USE ERENNE'S PAIN KILLING
MAGIC OIL
r"T WORKS LIKE A CHARM."u

READER
Renne's Pain-killng Magic Oil cures Headachel
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Toothache
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Nenralgiai
Renne's Pain. killing Magic Oil cures Cholera Nor
bus
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures rheumatism /
Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures skin diseases
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how ''lamc
their shoulders are"-of my crick in the back"-or
~ have got the Sciatica and delight in Dragging
lawful folks' to use RENNE'S PAIN-KlLLING
MAGIC OIL, faithfully, We not only cure their
lameness and charm away their pains, but we ac-
tuay take all that kind of "brag out of themln and
they frankly own up, and say, 1T works like a
charml"
Sold by all Druggists, Merchants and Grocers.
1t is put up in three Sizes and called Trial Size y
MEDIUM, Sizen and Large Family Size" bottles.
VIM. RENNE, Sole Proprietor and Manufac-
tnrer PlrreFIELD, MASS.
Wholesale and retail in Augusta by Marshall
Withheld, Grocer. 1y27eow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-06
OAK GROVE SEMINARY,
VASSALBOROs.

FTNIIE Fall Term of twelve weeks will commence
i on Third day, the 23d of sth month, under the
charge OF Richard NJ. Jones' A. b. as Principal, and
a frstclass teacher as Assistant. .eY r.
TERMS:
Higher /" H-ea -aar-H 500
Languages, 600
Special attention will be given to those studies
which form the basis of a thorough education,
Unusual facilities viii be offered for the acquisi
ton OF French and German, as the teacher has
studied both in Europe. lrs
Board in the boarding house, $500 per week. A
limited number of rooms will be let to those who
wish to board themselves. Both boarders and oc.
cupants of rooms to be under the personal cars Of
the Principal.
For further particulars appiy 20 the frinetpai
vassalbofo', Tth Mo. 18TH sw-sowSl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-06
FOR SALE.

LARGE and splendid ICE CHEST, suitable
n for use in a large family, Store or Hotel. 10 10
IN perfect order, and will be sold very low. q
Apply at this office. NA @Ni~ a''
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Nrnnebet yppr nal,
Published on Water, Fo,t Of Court Street,
AUGUSTA. MAINE. -
BY sPRAGUE. OWEN d NASH.
Daily Aennebtc, Aournal.

Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest by telegraph and mail
gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre-
pared political and local articles, and generous
amount of farming, home and miscellaneous read
ing with full compilation Of State news.
Terms, q per annum in adrance; $s if payment
not made within the year. Single copies cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements one inch in length, three in
sertions or less, $I00 25 for every subsequent
insertion Longer advertisements, or those inserted
for any considerable length of time, will be inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser
Special Notices % per cent. additional.
Amusement Notices. 81 per square per week.
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BOOK FACES.

Our special Specimen of Book Pages shows grca
variety adapted 10 all kinds Of work, Including our
Revived Old Styles, the most perfect embodinents
of the letters of the last century yet presented.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-06
NEWSPAPER STYLE

Our Newspaper Faces (body, two-line, and DIS
play are of our own cutting, and the best made
glance at the papers we fit out will prove.@ ''