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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
Tournament.

CENTREvILLE, Oct. 15.-The grand chal-
lenge tournament between the knights of Fair
lax G. H.. and the knights of Centrevillc
which vas to come off on the 18th inst,
proved 10 be failure on account Of the in
clemency Of the weather which prevented the
knights from meeting, to the great dlsappolnt'
ment of many. The rain ceasing in measure
in the evening, the respective bodies each held
a tournament on their own ground. The one
at CenlrevilIe was fine affair." natures drearl'
ness not seeming to deter fair woman from
grazing the occasion and bestowiDg her bright.
est smiles or her tavorite knight. After an
animated contest the following gentlemen were
declared victors &C. g. Gheenn, "Lone Star.
~ Knight who crowned Miss Jennie Palmer
Queen" of love and beauty W. II. Palmer.
bachelors Hair chose Miss Jennie Dear,
First Maid OF Honor W. W. Summers
Southern ChivaIry," Miss Jennie Herbert
Second Maid OF Honor aud H. g. Dear, live
rv," Miss Belle Summers, Third Maid Of
Honor.
The cecnins passed away as merry as
marriage bell On the following day nature
having again resumed her smiles, the challeng-
ed knights OF Centrevle repaired to the Court
House, and in turn challenged the knights of
that place for trial OF skill, but the challenge
was not accepted. The knights then returned
and had another bilt which equalled if it did
not excel tho one of the preceding day. The
assemblage then adjourned to the village close
by, where all who wished chased the gliding
houSs with flying feet until rosy dawn heraled
the coming of another day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
Letter from Richmond

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette |
RICHMOND, Oct 1.-the city is very quiet
and nearly every house has upon it the EN-
blem of mourning. Little else than the virtues
and heroic deeds of the mighty dead are
| talked Of and all thought seems directed in that
single channel.
The Legislature is not in session and there is
nothing OF special interest.
Among those named in connection with the
I. S. Seuatorship is Mr.. Cochran Of Stauntou
who hopes to receive the support of the "Con-
soIidation" element in the Legislature. Sena
tor Johnston, the present Incumbent, has
many warm supporters, while Gov. Walker,
w. T. Sutherlin and Col. Edmund Pendleton,
member Of the Senate from Botetourt, are
spoken Of.
A bill has been introduced n the House for
a repea! OF so much Of the act, passed at the
last session, as compelled the Alexandra and
Fredericksburg Railroad Company to construct
that road between Alexandria and Frederoks
burg before it shall be continued to Washington.
Col. John S. Mosby is in the city.
Col. Darlington has fitted up in luxurious
style the Ballard House, now kept in copiunc
ton with the Exchange, and it is hardly excell'
ed by any hotel in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
A Card.
ALEXANDRIA,, Oc

ALEXANDRIA,, OcC. litn, 1911
To the editor ofMe Alexandria Gazette =
10 an editorial of your paper of the 18th
inst, you say some reports having prevailed
that Judge Thomas and Col. Brent were dis
affected towards Col. Braxton the Conservative
candidate for Congress from this district.
You deny the correctness of these reports,
and say that both these gentlemen, and their
friends will give him their warm and hearty
support"
was not aware that such rumors were in
circulation until saw your paper, and | thank
you kindly for your denial of their truth. A
warm and continued friendship has existed be.
tween Col. Braxton and myself for twenty
years; and nothing during that period Of time
has occurred to interrupt it.
Col. Braxton is high toned and intelligent
gentleman, Of fine talents and experience in
public affairs. He is entitled to the warm, &C
tive aud cordial support of the Conservative
party OF this district.
AS my personal irieId, as we'll as the nomi.
nee of the Convention l shall use my best
efforts to promote his election.
Respectfully,
GEORGE VIM. BRENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.
10 Htoso the very age and body Of the 7.n's'.

The trial of VIM. Gage. for murder, by
throwing trian off the track OF the Plttsourg'
Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad. near Lucas;
Ohio last May, killing an unknown man and
woundiDg two or three other persons, was con-
cluded last night. The Jury returned yer.
dict of guilty of murder in the second degre. =
Gage will be sentenced to the penltentiary Tor
lie.
The refreshing influence OF all fruits pre-
served in their own juices has caused very
large demand in England for them from the
continent for the use Of the sick and wounded
soldiers of the war, and tho English markets
are completely cleared of preserved pine apples
peaches, and such like fruits.
Indiana having gone democratic and elected
majority to the lower house of the Legisla.
ture, Senator Morton, it is said. will decline
the appointment of minister to England, so as
to prevent the election OF democrat as his
successor in the U. S. Senate.
The St. Michaels (Md.) Comet states that
wild ducks have made their appearance in the
rivers and creeks on the Eastern Shore. Wild
geese are flying over that vicinity, making their
way to their old feeding grounds.
The Central Republican Junta OF Cuba and
Porto Rico, which has had its headquarters il
New York for long time, has been formally dis
solved by the President, Senior Aldana, il
obedience to the recent neutrality proclamation
Of President Grant.
Errors and discrepancies have been discover.
ed in the census returns Of various assistant
NJ arshas, which, after minute investigation
hare led Superintendent Walker to the belle
that they were committed by them with frau
dulent intent.
A large amount Of she recent over issue o.
the Parkersburg Branch Railroad stock has
been settled for at eighty cents on the dollar
the guilty parties prefcr1ing these terms to g
criminal prosecution.
On Saturday night the steamer Maryla o.
the Baltimore and Charleston line, collided ir
the Chesapeake Bay with the schooner Fannie
The Maryland received considerable damage
and returned to Baltimore for repairs.
The members already elected to the Forty.
second Congress number S2-republicans S.
democrats &c; net gain Of eight for the latter,
A full House is 245 members. There remain
to be elected l6l members.
Dispatches from Dayton say that General
Schenck's friends have determined to contest
Campbe's election from the third Ohio dis
trct.
A fire occurred at Charleston, (kanawha)
West Virginia, on Friday morning, destroying
whole block of buildings. Loss about SIS 900,
and mostly insured.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Convention of Maryland and the District OF
Columbia will assemble at Metropolitan Church,
Washington, to morrow evening
The blacks in Martinique revoted on the
oath ult. The revolt Was suppressed. twas
caused by the revolution in France.
The reopeDing of the port Of Kie is officially
announced, but mariners are warned against
torpedoes in the channel.
a private dispatch from Florence. dated the
9Th, says that Mazzini is free.
Three thousand troops have arrived at Ha-
vano from Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

stocks arc small but ample to meet tho demand.
which is confined to light city trade. Wheat
is qle: and less offerings of 1901 bushels red
and 30 Of white, with sales of the former at lis,
TO- l22, l25, l26, l27, l2s 100, 1872 1873. 1875 and
1856 Corn is dull, and tho market may be
quoted 3a5c off, offerings of 1902 bushels mixed
and 47U Of yellow, with sales of the former at
s. and IS. Rye is nominal offerings Of 27O
bushels, but no sales reported. Oats are dull
and lower offerings of 242O bushels; with sales
at 90. AZ, 90 and A. Butter is scarce and high.
Eggs are wanted at 25a27c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17


PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY. On Tburaday
morning Mr.. John French one Of the employ
ees Of the Alexandra aud Manassas railroad,
and who resides in our village. whilst standing
on the rear platform car, was struck on the
head by post of one of the cattle stops, and
knocked senseless from the car. At the la
test accounts be was still so, and but little hope
is entertained of bis recovery.
h1r. John Renter well known 10 this vicinity,
and SOD in-law of Mr.. VIM. s. Jewell, died on
Thursday morning at York Pa, from Injuries
received Oh the Northern and Central Rail
road.
Major. Il h Brsxton the Conservative
Candidate for Congress from this District, will
address the people Of Prince William at
Blentsyic, on Monday 7th of November.
There will be Radical Convention held at
Manassas on Tuesday, Oct. Goth, tor the pur
pose OF nominating a representative to the
Congress OF tho United States
The term of the Prince William Circuit
Court commenced at BrentsviIle on Monday,
Oct. 10, 1870. Hon. James Keith, Judge.
The bar was we'll represented by the members
of he Warrenton and A!exandris bars. Ma
naSsaS Gazette.
Daniel Buckner, alias Daniel Buchanan,
alias Daniel Digs, (coIored, was committed
to Jail on Monday last, charged with stealing a
horse from James Nokes, on the 7th Of July
last. At the same lime Peter Price, alias
William Allen, was committed charged with
stealing five head OF cattle from f. &. Beale.
OF Faunuier county.
DR.. j. D. Payne 81 Greenwich. in the coun
~ has had rectcdAbia-s.asaer. a foe resi-
dence flashed in the modern styles Mr.. Otto
Wtrichcu, who purchased the farm OF Mr. Il.
| o. Ora, son. has erected splendid mansion
With fine outbuiugs, &c. Both OF these iu.
| provements are an ornament to the county.
A petition signed by twenty or thirty radl
Gals &c, of Manassas and vicinity, for the re
movaI of the present postmaster at that place,
Mr. Merchant, and sent to MIR. Lewis Mckeu'
| zie. few days ato, for his endorsement, was
| returned to the petitioners endorsed with MIR.
Mckenzie disapproval.
4 plumber OF our farmers are not done SOW
| ing their iull crop.
Fresh beef is selling at 8 10 10 cts. per
| pound by The quarter or half quarter.
Butter is scarce, and the supply not near
equal to the demand, at 80 cents pound, and
poor article to boot.
Wild game Is plentiful this sess)n. Mr.
! Holland, OF Brentsvlle, has caught seven
| coos and eight or ten possums this fall.-
| Prince William Adr0cate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
The Funeral Aexinpton.

LEXINGTON, Va, October Is, via STAUN-
TON October lG.-The funeral obsequies OF
Gen. Robert Z. Lee took place here to day
The day was clear and pleasant, and many
persons we're present from distance and from
the surrounding country. At ten o'clock the
procession formed into line, under Professor
White, of ashington College, and marched tc
the chapel. The burial service Of tho Episco-
pal Church was read by Rev Dr. PendIeton.
No sermon was preached, in Difference to the
expressed desire Of General Leo. After the
funeral services were concluded in the chapel
the body was removed to the vault prepared
torits reception, aad the concluding services
were read by the Chaplain. The cortege then
passed through the library in double file to
where General Lee is entombed, and took a
last look at tho remains. The marble slab was
then laid upon the vault, and the ceremonies
were at an end. All along the line of the fun
era cortego the windows and porchcs were
crowded with weeping women and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

We could Gil our columns with accounts re-
ceived from all quarters of the manifestations
of respect to the memory of Gen. Lee. Every
where, 10 the whole South, meetings have
been he'd and resolutions passed, and public
demonstrations Of the feeling Of the people,
exhibited. The remarks of the Northern pa
pers are, generally in kindly spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

The English journals are tceming with eulo.
CYSTIC obituary notices of General Lee. In
theTimesColonel Fromautc OF theGuards says
''the only blot upon the reputation of the great
commander was the escape from annihilation
Of the Northern army after the battle of Fred
ericksburg, which is to be attributed to the
fact that his sense of humanity prevailed over
every other consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
MARIN 4 LIST.

SUN SErs..... ....D IL
iohTo OF ALEXANDRIA OCTOBER II.
ARRIVED.
s;cErs Eliza e Rebccca. and Johz j Ward.
New York, to American Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Fannie A Bailey Locke, from Windsor,
n. s., for this port, arrived at Holmes Hole
18th instant.
Schrs Western Star, Crowel and Anna Ly-
ons, Grant, hence for Boston. arrived ut
Holmes' Hole 18th instant
Schr l. w Wheeler, Wheele", hence at Bos
ton 18th instant.
Schr Fannie II Buckley, Bucklej, hence for
Boston arrived a: Holmes Hole l4:h instant
Schrs Abbio Pitmsn, Wiley. and Louisa
Crock cit, Flanders, hence at Providence 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

Since the death of George Washington, no
such heartfelt, universal SORROW has been shown
by the Southern people, as is at present ex-
hibittd at the death OF Gen. Lee. Dlffere noes
of opinion have been forgotten in the general
esteem Tor his character
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

battle for our rights, though like that ll!ustri'
Gus hero, our means be seemingly utterly. made
quate to the contest, We may like him. 10 that
case, prevail, and maintain our foot hold and
our rights. M".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

In Baltimore, on Saturday, many of the
stores were draped in mourning, in respect to
tho memory Of Gen. Lee A public meeting
was held presided over by Gen. Trimble, at
which an address was delivered by Col. Char.
Marshall. and resolutions prepared By him
adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

Advicos received at Washington concerning
the health OF Chief Justice Chase indicate,
says the Chronicle, thatit is very doubtful if
he will ever be abe TO resume his seat uron
the Supreme Bench.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

Secretary Cox, of the Interior Department,
has rendered his resignation to the President,
who it is understood, has accepted it to take eff.
feet when the annual report of the Department
shall have been made, which will be in about
thirty days. Columbus Delano, Commissioner
of Internal Revenue, is prominently meut Toned
as Mr.. Cox's successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
CANAL COMMERCE
- Ess!5E - -

ARRIVALS.
Boats Michael Fannon, to Hamp & Baltimore
Coal Co.; Benz F Charles, to Jas Boyce; and
Geo Sherman and Chas Robb, to American
Coal Co.
DEPARTURES
Boats Geo Sherman and Charles Robb, for
Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

TheRichmund Enquirer says :--"Yo GU should
not hate man because hc copcientiously and
honesty loves his own party-no matter how
bad you think it is. Principles, not men,
ought to be the rule Of opposition to parties as
it is the only fair and expedient rule in the
support OF parties"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

The continued illness of Robt Ridgway, Of
the Lynchburg district, induces him to de-
cline presenting his name to the Conservative
Convention OF the district, for nomination
for re election to Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

The canal commissioners 10 Washington
have decided that the Washington Canal shall
be- dreIged to uniform depth of from six and
a half feet in the centre, and TOUR and hal!
feet at the edges. below low water mark, thus
rendering it navigabe for the purposes OF
trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

A public meeting was held in Washington,
last week to pay respect to the memory OF Gen.
I.se II was presided over by w. w. Corco'
ran, and addressed by James NJ. Carlisle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

1t is said that the Chateau of St. Cloud has
been burnt. 1t is stated that it was fred by
shell from Paris, no Prussians being there at
tie time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

Owing to the lateness OF the season, and the
time required for the preparation Of business
for Congress, neither the President nor any
member of the Cabinet will be able to accept
the invitation to attend the Georgia State Fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

At meeting Of the Board of Directors Of
the g. & 0. Canal Co., held in Baltimore on
Wednesday last, among other business trans
scted, it was decided to remove the Office from
Annapolis to Hagersown, and to dispense
with the services OF Benjamin Fawcett, Esq ,
Secretary and Treasurer, and appointing N. g.
Dickerson, Esq. Of Montgomery county, in bis
stead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17

We have a printed letter dated Norfolk
Oct. 10th, addressed to MIR. II. Fl. Wells,
chairman State Executive Committee" and
signed by William H. Brooks, ST., president
Republican Party and others protesting
against Gov. Wells late circular to the Radi.
Gals of the second district urging them 10 alb
stain from participating in the Suffolk Con
vention. 1t denies that james H. Platte is
the regular nominee" OF the party"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-17
TRACE MARK

Portsmouth, Va, Doc. !. 1865
Prof. Bernhardt: Il owe you n debt Of graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many years l have been accustomed TO uso
glasses when reading or writing, and alwaya
with pain, moro or loss, TO my eyes. You have
relieved me from all inconvenience. l can now
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and can see objects distant and near through
the same glasses with cearness and distinctness
that have not experienced since my youth.
am gratefully yours,
JOSEPH Il. PLUNKETT,
Pastor of ST. Pauls.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-17
A DISCOVERY.
A Terrified Citizen Unsarths a cefin and
Sends for the CHARACTERIZATION
to Hold an Inquest on the Remains Of a
Deceased Poodle.

The proper and decent interment of q
dorg is one of the articles of faith of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals. That society seems to have
some disciples in Memphis. Yesterday
Chief O'Donnell received mote of which
the following is a copy:
Chief of Police, T. O'Donnell:
In digging in my yard to-daythe work.
men came upon the body Of a child. 1t has
not been removed. Please come and see
to it at once. H. WEATHERBEE.
The chief gave the note TO one of his SER
peants with instructions to notify the cor
oner. which was done. Within an hour
Squire Miller had gstbered,up an efficient
and intelligent jury, who proceeded to
the premises where this fearful mystery
was to be unraveled. Everything was
done with proper decorum. The Squire
looked his gravest and the jurors put on
their most important and solemn faces.
They moved up to the trench and looked
over each others shoulders at the box.
They were then sworn. The o was Or
dered to be taken up by the doctor in at
tendance; it was also ordered to be opened.
INSIDE was found the remains of what was
nee a purp, and nothing more. 1t had
been the afectionate companion of some
spinster, and was buried tenderly, with
cotton all around 1t, with it's paws care
fully folded upon its dear bosom,
and its chin bound up with q b
The sight was affecting among the heroic
jurors when they beheld so many evil
dences of real friendship. The prelimi-
nary of a tear might ave been detected
in many an eye, and the skeleton accents
of a deep oath hung upon every tongue
in objurgation of the cruel fate that had
consigned so sincerely loved a purp to an
untimely grave. The shock was too
much for the sensitive crowd. It was
unnerving, and before they could proceed
with the inquest it was unanimously 0e-
cidsd to fortify with "three fingers" each.
The doctor, being a man of delicate con-
stitution, went home to bed, and most of
the jurors, when they found the 'Squire's
back turned, sloped for home. So the
dear poodle was reinterred without the
benefit of an inquest.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-17
FROM M NARY.
Proceedings Of the Democratic ConveB.
Standardization the Choice for
Congress.

The Convention met in pursuance of a
call from the Committee, at the Court
house in the town of Purdy, on the first
Monday in September, and upon motion,
John H. Meeks was appointed chairman,
and James w. Pace, secretary. /. f.
Huddleston, s. L. Warren, H. B. Wade
and T. w. Scott, Esqs., were appointed
delegates to the Nashville Convention.
Upon motion, ]. g. Gooch, w. p. DuDa-
way, J.. K. Kincsid, D. S.. Os-
ment, r. ]. Walker E. J. Hester, J. s.
HddlestOD, s. L. Warren, R.. s.
Hendrix, n. +. Clury, John H.
Meeks, Simpson Msssengillo, 3. B..
Wade, David RIDDEN, A. B. Patti rson, T.
B. Scott and E. M. EthSridge, were APP
pointed delegates to attend the Con-
gressional Convention at Jackson, Ten
nessee, on the Doth inst. The 18th of
September was fixed upon at Purdy, to
select a candidate for the Senate, from
the counties of Hardin, MeNsiry and
Hsrdeman.
Upon motion, it was resolved that
the ratio of representation in the Con-
gressiOnal Convention, should be on the
same basis as the representation in the
State Legislature.
ReSo red, That ]. F. Huddleston is the
first choice of McNairy county for Con-
gress, and he be requested to permit his
name TO go before the Convention.
ResoIUed, That S. p. Warren is the
first choice of McNairy county for the
State Senate, and the counties of Hardin
and Hardeman be requested to meet Nc
Marry in Convention, at Purdy, on the
18th of September, 30 nominate a candi-
date.
ResoiVed, That John G. Brown is the
choice of McNairy county for Governor,
and u delegates are requested to cast
their votes accordingly.
RESOLVED, That the Jackson Whiq aud
Tribune, Bolivar Bulletin, Memphis AP-
PEAL and the AUdiaRehe, are requested to
publish the proceedings of this Conven-
ton. JOHN II. MEEKS, Chm.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-17
SUDDEN DEATH.
A Steamboat Engineer Drops Dead at his
Post.


W. r. Wicks died suddenly yesterday,
on board the steamer r. @. Gray. The
circumstances of the sad event are briefly
these: Mr.. Wicks was chief engineer Of
the above named steamer, and had been
suffering for some time from hemorrhage
OF the lungs. On Thursday night, while
the steamer was coming down the river, he
became unusually sick at his post and
had his assistant called up at half past
eleven, a half hour before bis time. Wicks
then went to bed, but was coughing and
uneasy allinight. He, however, went to
work at six in the morning, though he
was still very sick. In a short time he
grew worse. threw up a great quantity of
blood on the guards, aud returning to the
engine, he dropped downland died. When
the boat arrived at our wharf, Squire
Norton was notified, and he held an in
quest on the remains.
The deceased belonged to Louisville,
where he leaves a widow and four chill
dren. The remains were sen to his
people yesterday.