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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

the New York Tribune has an account from
Washington about the sales of seized cotton hy
the government at the Close OF the war In
vcstigations disclose the fact that some Of the
New York agents for the sale of this cotton
were in collision with purchasers, and maniru
latd the samples so as to sell property for
about onethird its value So, here is another
heavy fraud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30
PORT ar .1LET.4.NDRI.1. ,CT. 80.

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ARRIVED.
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, New York
To- Hnnr, Wcddcrhurn & Co.
Steamship New York, Philadelphia, to e.
bridge " Co.
Steamer Lady Of the LAX, Gray, Norfolk. L,
NJ Eldril,c u ca.
Steamer Columhi,. Harper, Baltimore t" I!
Wheat.
Steamer Wawssct, F"wlk"s, rurri"mun. to
Potomac. Ferry Co
Srhr. j 4 BorI,cr, Washington. nnd Emily
Curtis, Boston, IL American Coal Go.
SAILED.
Schrs Mary u Collins Providence, j y Hcrh-
eic New Haven, by AMERICAN Coal 60.
MEMORANDA.
Schr j j Ward, lnmGn, hence, nt New l"ll.
eth.
:,rhr II Hn>Lroucl, Suprr, for this port sailed
from New Haven 18th.
Schr + Mcrwiu. Pierce. from Stonington TOR
this port 1T New York 9TH.
Schr Alexander Young, Gumnel, for Warren,
hence ut New London 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The Washington Star remarks that the clos
ing Of the Departments on Saturday gave a
large number Of Government clerks al oppor-
tunty to testify their respect for the memory
of the late Thomas Ewing by attending
the Pimlico races
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Tho U. s. Treasurer has received thirty five
packages of charred money from Chicago to
date, amounting to $4,000 This includes
s3js,oO returned byAdams' Express Compa.
ny, $l0lto in United States bonds, and sl9,-
coo u,god certificates. '.';.'' b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Mr. Sangster, the Conservative candidate
for the House Of Delegates from Fairfax, met
Mr. Gray, the Radical candidate, in discussion,
on Saturday night last, and made 4 triumphant
speech in behalf of the Conservatives They
will meet again at Langley tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

When Gen. Sherman burned Columbia, in
South Carolina, u hundred guns were fired by
some of the people in Chicago-then Il great,
and Aourishing city. In o more Christian spirit,
as the Richmond Wing remarks, some of the
people Of Columbia, from their lesolation and
distress, now have sent Chicago coincidence and
dollars Let this be lesson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Racing was resumed at Pimlico, near Balti-
more, on Saturday, but the time WIS slow on
day, Eanday, Harry Bas:ett aud Tublnau We're
the winners Of the day. On the programme
for to-day was the great tour,mile race, for
which Basoctt and lIrnbud arc entered
This will be the most exciting event of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30
Thanksgiving Day.

Byhe President Of the T. s. Of Imc'ica A
Proclamation.
The process of seasons has again enabled the
husbandman to garner the fruits OF successful
toll. Industry has been generally we'll reward
ed. We are at peace with all nations, and
tranquility, with few exceptions, prevails at
home. Within the past year We have in the
main been free from ills which elsewhere have
afflicted our kind If some of US have had ca
lalnities. there should be an OCCASION for SYM
patty with the sufferers, of resignation on
their part to the will of the Most High, and of
rejoicing to the many who have been more
favored.
|, therefore, recommend that, on Thursday,
the thrtieth day of November next, the people
meet in their respective places Of worship, and
there make the usual annual acknowlcdg ements
to Almighty God Tor the blessings He has con-
ferred upon them, for their mercitul exemp-
ton from evils, and invoke his protection and
Kindness for their less fortunate brethren
whom, in His wisdom, He has deemed it
best to chastise. " p. = -
In faith whereof, T have hcreunto set my
hand, and caused the seal Of the United States
to he affixed. '' '','
Done at the city Of Washington, this twenty
eighth day OF October, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy one,
and of the Ind dependence, of tho United States
the ninety-Sixth. ,;v;,..s,..sIE
By the President -. u. $. GRANT.
HAMILTON FIsH, Secretary Of State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Data, the Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Gazette says:"Et is rumorcd
here that the Pension Agent at Philadelphia is
defaulter to large amount, and that official
investigation is now being made by the Gov
eminent. Treasurer Spinner says the agent
had, on the fourteenth list, over one hundred
and ten thousand dollars on deposit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The interest in favor of narrow gauge rail
roads increases Engineers arc turning their
attention more closely to the subject. We
shah soon be able to test the merits and ad
rastages of these roads more particularly by
the results to be observed on several lines now
completed, or shortly to be completed, in
different portions of the country n..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

1t is thought that the difficulties about the
merchant vessel Hornet, blockaded ut Port al
Prince by Spanish war vessel, will be ami
cally settled to the satisfaction Of the u. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The New York correspondent Of the Wash
ingtou Patriot says that ''the latest name for
red hair is "Skaneateles, which being inter
prcted is "a little beyond Auburn. New
Workers understand this as referring to a vii
lage near Dir. Stewards old home, but stran-
gers require an explanation. y"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The Washington Chronicle SIS not sure that
the writ of hal,eas corpus should not be sus-
pended in other local tiles besides those in
South Carolina 10 be sure Extend the
area! Push on the column ku-klux the
whole South LET there be peace -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The Philadelphia North American and United
States Gazette completed to-day the one hun
drcdth year its existence and the eighticthy year
Gifts continuous daily publication, it being the
Oldest daily newspaper on the American CONT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

a chemist of Vienna it is reported, has suc-
cecded in discovering composition which viii
make even the Slight material Of ballet dancers
dresses fire proof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

PRINCE WILLIAM County, From the
Prince William Gazette. The Episcopal
Chuch at Brentsvillc, the interior Of which was
completely destroyed during the war is now
being repaired under the supervision OF Mr..
Reid.
Whilst pair of young oxen, the property of
Mr. Allen IIowison, were being broken last
Tuesday one Of them manifested his mettle by
breaking away from the driver and running at
full sperdlaganst tree which happened to be
in his PATH killing himself instautancously.
Taylor Thornton Whilst hunting on Tuesday
morning lust in the ncg kborhood of Brcnts-
vile killed i young eagle, measuring four feet
six inches from wing to wing. .,f ...
Dr. d. B. Weldon and Mr.. Chancellor Mel
son, from the lower part of this county, accom-
panied by their families, left herc or Monday
last, for Fort Scott, Kansas where they i'll
tend. residing. .-.
On Tuesday last an oppossum, the largest Of
the species seen in this vicinity, was caught at
Breutsville by Messrs. A. J.. woodward and
j. Goodwin weighing gross ~ pounds and
six ounces.
Last Saturday young lady living with Mrs
Mary Payne was severely bitten above the left
eye by horse which she was correcting. The
wound required surgical attention. -...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

4 telegram from Louisville reports that a
verbal contract has been madeto be reduced
to writing to-day--by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company, to buy the Louisville, On
cinnat and Lexington Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Captain Francis Wesley Wilson, Of the firm
OFF. W. Wilson Il Son, underwriters, agents
n Baltimore for the Z. s. Lloyls, died sud
denly in Baltimore, on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Rev. Septimus Tustin, d., d., 4 venerable
minister Of the Presbyterian church., died in
Washington, yesterday morning. He was well
known in all this section Of Virginia, had been
several times chaplain Of Congress, and was
highly respected aud esteemed by all who
knew him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Professor Phillips, distinguished English
geologist, attributes volcanic eruptions solely to
the action Of steam raised to great power pro-
portionately TO the depth ut which it was
formed. ..~ E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The Washington Chronicle is urgi us siren
uously the turning ont '..ofevery manin Office
who is not thorough going Radical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30
Letter from NeStnOrcIaIina Go. Va.

Correspondence oy NLr -4krnndrm Gn-'te
MoNTRoss, Va, October oGth 1871 The
Fall term of our Circuit Court judge Barton
presiding. closed Yesterday after. Il session Of
live days. \ large number Of Old cast, chief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Efforts arc being made to induce the Presi-
dent to take what il called "dccidcl action, y
in Georgia, rs well as in South Carolina, in re-
ference to alleged ku-kluxism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

We see it stated in quotation from letter
Of Rev. Mr.. Cheney. in Chicago, that the
Church in which he oAiciated in that city, was
moi LurIla =
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H.3KE{GH.~

October 18th, 1871 in tho NJ. +. Church south,
at Mouni,ville, by Rev. l.. IL. Crenshuw Mr..
JOHN K. CASTLEMAN, Of Clarke county,
anil Miss AURA FRANCIS, daughter OF
Wm It, Francis esd, Of LuuIOun county, Tn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The Lynchhury Republican say that busl-
ness is uow very dull i'll that place. The tobac-
60 factories are closed for the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.
80 sto,o the very age and body Of the Times.

On Saturday, Hawkins, who was convicted
of polygamy, in Utah was sentenced by Judge
Mexican to a fine and an imprisonment Tor
three wears Three prominent Mormons have
been arrested on the charge Of being concerned
in murder which occurred some years ago.
and warrants are out for the arrest OF Brigham
Young as being III accessory.
Under date ofthe 9th Of October, the Amer
lean Consnlat Funchal Madeira, reports as
then in port. three steamers of the Russian
fleet, having on board the Grand Duke Alexis,
and flat they expected to sail for New FORK on
the 9TH of October He is not expected to mr.
rive there before Wednesday or Thursday Of
this week. go
The trial Of DIR. Rosenzwcig in New York,
for causing the death of Miss Bowlsby by pro-
duciug an abortion on her was concluded on
Saturday. The jury rendered Il verdict Of gull
ty, and lie was sentenced, to seven years i'm
prsonmcnt with hard labor.
Telegraphic dspatchs inform lis that the
cost to Spain Of the war in Cnba during
the past year has been sixty-two million dol
lars.
Yellow fever still prevails in Natehez and
Eickslurg. There have been sixty deaths in
Natchez from the fever since September IS.
Eastern merchants arc warned by L Chicago
journal to beware of impostors who may pre-
tend to be Chicago business men in distress
Europe owns $50 600 worth Of property
in steamship lines plying between their ports
aud ours. e..
English Brussels carpets are now whole,sal-
ing in New York tor. 81 per yard American
imitation of inferior quality costs 1926.
The reyolutionists in eastern Mexico have
been defeated by the Government troops at
Saltllo and the town recapturcd from them.
The government authorities have comncuc-
ed making ku-klux arrests in Louisiana,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

TIE CASE OF W. i. SToKES.-The Boston
Advertiser, q Republican paper. says Tho
disclosures in our Washington dispatches yes
tcr,lay, in regard to cx-CongrcSslnaii William
b. Stokes, Of Tennessee, will, We are sorry to
say, not surprise many who have followed his
history the Dust few years We would not as
sert that M. Stokes, the bald eagle OF Ten
ucsscc, as he is popularity known i'll Washing
ton, has previously been guilty, or has been
suspected of completely in direct frauds upon
the Government He is. nevertheless i poll
tician of the baScr sort, and III exceedingly
greedy.ofice- seeker. Having entered political
life poor man, and having consplcunlsIy de-
Perforated since his advent rs Il public man,
there is nothing incredible in the reports that
arc now afloat in regard to his cond uct lie
was three times il member OF Congress, but when
it became evident that his district was become
hopelessly Democratic. he sought for the he
publican nomination for Governor. Defeated
in his aspirations for the chief place in the
State, he sought and obtained another, and
one easier to be secured rs supervisor ol inter
nal revenue for Tennessee.
The Washington Patriot says AIR. Stokes
does not deny that he received $4,000 out OF
the fund appropriated, for the relief OF Captain
Beatty's Tennessee Company, but he says ii
was q present to him for services rendered. BE
excuses himself on the ground that Grant re-
ceivcs presents whenever they are rendered
him. and if the President Of tho United States
can receive houses and lands, he does not un
derstand why poor cx-CongreSsman may not
receive Il present for services rendered. 1t Is
understood, also, that MIR. Stokes pleads extra;
ordinary services rendered the Radical party
in the South, rs reason why h' should Enl he
Subjected 10 prosecution i0r thu; act. This
plea will hardly save him, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The late Colored Convention at Columbia
South Carolina, has not altogether pleased TIT
Washington Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The Virginia State Fair commences to-mor
row in Richmond. \ great crowd of people /
expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Mechanics and laborcrs to engage in house
building arc advertised for in Chicago at high
wages,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

~ Of minor Importance, We're disposed of, and
but few new ones OF any considerable dignity
were brought to issue before the Court. There
was not 4 single case upon the Criminal docket.
Altogether it was the most quiet and least in
tcresting session of the Circuit Court, we have
had Tor long time. Politics We're stirred
little on Monday. during 3 short recess of the
Court. Our distinguished countyman, Col.
". W. Walker, addressed the people in his
usual eloquent and effective style-lmpress-
lug upon Conservatives, the magnitude ofthelr
danger if they neg cct their duty in this contest,
and showing to the Radicals the enorml
ty OF their guilt IL 4 party. SO scathlng
We're his ucnuncations Of the Radical leaders
and rulers in some of the Southern States, that
the few members of the party who had been
bes,lilcd by tine cloquence Of the speaker into
listening to Conservative speech, now left and
took refuge in Ill empty oy-cart Il safe distance
off. At the conclusion Of his speech, Col. W.
gave satisfactory seasons for declining the call
didacy for the Legislature, and recommended
Dr. Frt lcrick Griffith to the cordial support
of the party The nomination Of DR.. g.,
made by Committee some weeks ago, was
warmly endorsed and ratified bya general meet
ing Of the Conservatives held last Friday.
| The sudden death Of Dr. John c. Mayo,
which occurred at his residence hear this place
on Thursday last, has been sad shock to our
community No similar occurrence ever pro-
duced deeper feeling Of regret or more
general manifestation Of sincere sympathy
| with 4 bcreaycd family. Doctor NJ had
been Il resident of our ncighborhool only
about two years, and yet in that brief period
he had, in 4 remarkable degree, cndeared him
self to our people. As physician, he was
master Of his profession, and in his practice
uniformly attentive, kind and sympathetic.
In his DEATH our community has sustained Il
loss which is most keenly felt. B.
4 GANG OF Rioters ST. Lpnts, OctoJer
IS. The Republican has an account Of the
riotous proceeding, Of gang Of despcradoes
last Friday at Gibson, terminus the MisS0u-
RI Kansas and Texas Railroad, in the Indian
Territory The rioters, led by notorious vii
lians known at Timber Jack, Poncy Bill and
Keno BIZ, having got drunk, rode through the
town firing rGyOlvrrs at random, wounded soy
cr:ll persons, and iulimilatcJ the people tn
such III extent That stores were closed and bus
ines, suspended. Finally they attempted t"
destroy the property Of Keys 4 Bros, when
! they were met by 4 puSsc Of citizens, who or
lerel them Ia desist The rioters refusing,
they were fired upon by the posse. Timber
Jack WAS wounded in the face and lungs and
one VI the posse wounded in the abdomen.
Keno Bill surrendered, and the rest Of the
gang lied The citizens determined t" hang
Keno Bill, bu finally yielded to better counsel.
and sent him out OF town, threatening to kill
him if ever he returned. The next day United
States Marshal johnson, of Fort Smith Ark. :,
| pursued Keno Bill and captured him 1t Fort
Scott kallS;ls, and took him and Timber jack to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

Mr.. Sumner, in Ills recent letter. TO the
CoIotcd Convention at Columbia, $. G., says
that small part Of the means, the energy, and
the determined will, spent in the expedition to
Santa Domingo and in the prolonged war dance
about that island with menace to the black re
public Of ,Hayti, would have secured the
eolorcd people enjoyment Of equal rights:
and further that he is opposed to ''lawless
rsellenee wherever II shows its hcad, whether
in the ku- kluX outrlging the South, or illicit
undertakings .outraging the black republic ,.oi
Hayti" SO that he will not omit even the fer
vor of Radicalism to give hit at tho President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

REMARKs.-Thc market Tor Wheat opens
tive and iirmcr; offerings OF Los bushels red,
with sales at TO- l55, l55, l5S and I'D for good
to PRIME and l63, lGj, l6G, liz, 10 and III fox
strictly prime to choice Corn is active and the
market may be quoted la2 cts better; offering.
Of ~ bushels new white with sales NJ Is. AM
So Of mixed and llG Of yellow, with sales Of the
former ut 10 -, ~ and Il, and Of the latter III
73 Offerings of ~ bushels Rye, with sales III
81 and ~. Oats uro dull offerings al ll34 bushels
Wilisulas 1T 80
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

The yearly meeting Of the llicksite Friends,
Is in session in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

LouDoUN County. From the Lecsburg
Washingtonian. "A considerable amount OF
Chancery business has been disposed of at the
Circuit Court.
The discussion at Waterford, OH Thursday,
passed off to the entire satisfaction If the Con-
servatves present. Judge Thomas made i'm
excellent speech. IN ...... ,.,.g r..
The Orrison House, Market street.. Lees
burg, was REGULAR opened on the European
style, by "A splendid supper to bis numerous
friends, on Tuesday evening
We arc informed By private letter from a
friend in Berlin, Md, that on the oath inst,
Mr.. Benz. Hood Of that town. was instantly
killed by one Of the passing trains on the Rail
road lie WAS a very whrthy and estimable
citizen, engaged in running the ferry boat
:. Mr.. John &. Donohoc has withdrawn from
the canvass as! au independent candidate far
the Clerkship. s..-. .'. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-30

FAUQUER COUNTY From the Wawenton
Index: The depot property of r. c. Newly
was re-sold to Mr. Settle, of Jetfersonton, for
SIS, $50. The farm of G. II. Tavcnuer was sold to
Judge Keith, original proprietor, Tor Sl3,U;n.
The mill property at lappahannock railroad
hridgea Mr.. Lewis, for SO, l5n. Mrs Ives
sold, at private sale, her house and lot in War
renton to Mrs Thomas Scmncs, for $1,000
The mill property, near uppeIE1vllle sold under
to John Harper, for $500.
The Agricultural Association in Fauquier
have purchased lot on which to hold their
fairs in the future =
. The Radicals proper in Fauquier have two
colored nominees in the fcld-Roblnson Of
Wamenton and Settle of the Salem neighbor-
hood.