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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
Letter from Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Alexandria 'faze

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2S.-I received your
most excellent paper this morning, and was III
deed glad to hear from the many loved ones in old
Alexandria. and to know that they are getting
along 50 well without me. But alter I'LL. the
thought is not 50 pleasant. While one would not
care to stop the wheels of business by their
temporary absence, yet the Fact that all things
move and continue to act rs though wc had
never lived, shows painy low small part
one performs in the great drama, and how
apt We are to place false estimate upon the
services We arc rendering. Especially i this 81
with ladies who have charge OF the Family. " &
stay at home and wear ON life out, when ~
running away now and then. w would iran
others to share our responsibility, and return
refreshed and prepared to intusr new life into
all around Us With this in view. delivered
up my key basket. and placed myself with my
travelling companon known to express men Us
the dog house" on the express train, and III
about five hours arrived safely in the city Of
PHILADELPHIA. Ii would be tirIy Ia Say this is Il
clean city. That would not express the idea. #
the good president Of the Alexandria Water
Co. were to see such flowing Of water, such
scrubbing and washing as these side walks get
every morning, he would trcmblc for the fate
of Cameron [ would like to tell yon about
the elegant Market Houses, great in the slnl,
plicity Of their arrangements. but that would
not be necessary | will just say on that sub,
iect. find them little behind the times. 1t Is
true every thing is nicely arranged, and rs con-
venient as could be. but then they don have
a courthouse over the arkct hey have 4
strange idea that the court house should be re-
moved from the hustle and moi Sc OF the brs!,
ness portion Of the city; and he Council
Chaulber, station-housr: and city hall, | sup
posed certainly these would BIZ over or i'll the
Market House But 10, they occupy "n3ll!er
building in a suitable portion Of the city. Being
disappointed thus far, supposed certainly the
Masonic Lodge had Il place ass gncd to 1t, hut
in that too | was mistaken, aud upon inquiry
was conducted up town to i massive white u;N
bic building perfectly elegant, just completed.
| WAS about to suggest that they had made i
great mistake in separating these builds and
plucing them 50 far apart, when my trIend, stlE
rested that We would continue our ride To Far
mount, about which may have solncthin. L"
say hereafter. W. a. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

Every day brings its novelty, ii not It's real
improvement. Here is late one. At L recent
meeting in Edinburgh of the British Associa-
ton of Science paper Was read by MIR. ThoS
Carr upon a new mill for grinding wheat. 1t Is
described as reducing wheat BY percussion,
while it is unsupported aud being projected
through the air When the wheat passes
through the machine, it is struck by series OF
bars moving swiftly in opposite directions. -
These reduce the wheat 80 instantaneously to
a state ready for boiling, that no injurious heat
is caused, and the -four is Of much superior
quality to that obtained by the usual way OF
grinding, and also at much loss cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

A telegraphic dispatch from Mobile, publish.
ed Yesterday, gave an account of dreadful
steam boat disaster at Mobile, Alabama, Oh
Sunday evening last So far, the bodies OF
nineteen dead and twenty-eight wounded, have
been recovered, but it is yet impossible to give
correct estimate of the total loss of life. BY
some it is believed that thirty or forty persons
ure still buried in the debris Of the wreck or at
the bottom of Mobile bay. The scene is des-
cribed as appalling, and has cast gloom over
the whole city. The Mobile Register says
''the Ocean Wave has for some time been con-
sidered an unsafe boat, and the boiler was so
rotten as to literally tear open. Had it been
stronger, so as to explode with greater violence,
the destruction would have been greater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

Advertisements for proposals for carrying
the mails in the Southern States for three and
one-haf years, from January, LIST next, are
now ready for publication. The routes for
which proposals are to be invited exceed two
hundred in number, and are those for which
bids were made and accepted at the beginning
OF the present fiscal year but the contracts
were not fulfilled. and it became necessary for
the Department to enter into temporary con-
tracts, which have been made for nearly all the
routes where the original contractors failed to
comply with their agreements. An increase OF
about eighteen per ct. in the cost OF carrying
the mails in those States has been occasloned by
the Department being thus obliged to let tenn
p0rarv contracts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
ltGMMENltATEn.

MIDDLE TURNPIKE. In accorl lance with pr
vious notice L lurrting Of citizens al Falls
Church, Fairfax county and vicinity, convened
at the village onSaturday evening, August 9th,
to consider the condition of the middle Turn
pike On motion Job q. McI eigh. cd WAS
chosen Chairman and Schuyler Dnryer Scrre-
tary. \ free interchange Of opinion took place
between gentlemen present, and finally The I?-
lowing was presented for the action "l IN"
meeting:
Reso7rra, That in the judgment Of this meet
ing The Middle Turnpike is in Il condition
that demands condemnation and 1t advises that
legal measures be taken t" Scc1Irc such con-
domination. :.
The resolution was adopted without dis
senting voice 1t was moved and voted that
the proceedings be sent to the Washington apl
Alexandria papers with the request that they
be published. Adjourned.
.JoE q. MrN ElGm. Chairman
SCHUYLER DCRYEE, Secretary.
Falls Church, Va, Aug. 18th, ISL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
UYED.

Al his residence, near Salem, Fnuquier coun-
ty, on the 18th instant, DECATUR Il. HALL,
in til" 18th year of hi- age. lie WIS IL native of
Warren county, but cast his lot among the peo-
PIE Of Salem more than - years ago, and was
Justly regarded by that community IL one Of its
best citizens At the late election for township
officer, he Was chosen Supervisor, without OF
position. but in consequences Of failing hralt
omitted to qualify. His death will be sad lo' :.
not only to his interesting family, but ~ hi
township and county.
Suddenly Of heart disease, 1T the Rec .orv o
ST Paul'- Church, Alb"larl r county. Va. 81
Tur-,iny. August 18th, SARAH W wife O
Rev. Vim. Mead. Nelson. and young est duugh
ter If thu lulr Dr. Thomas, Scmmcs. Of Alcyun
dria VA. She is not, for God took her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The New York Herald contains what
purports to be secret circular addressed tc
the Democrats North and South, pretending to
show how ';thc ':lost cause may be rcgained,
and to describe the movements on foot to bring
about separation of the two sections by CON
ceding the independence Of the South
The circular was probably concocted i'll New
York, to BE- used to the injury Of the Demo
Gratis. The Baltimore Gazette denounceS il
"as palpable forgery 1t is early i'll the
season to commence such dcspicaLlc frauds, II
the design was rs is stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, AUGUST %, 1871.
The CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION will meet

The CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION will meet
IN Richmond tomorrow Several of the Dele
gates have passed through this place on their
way to Richmond 1t will be attended by u
large number, aud those We have seen are all
animated with the best hopes Of harmonious
session. We trust their wishes may be re-
ahzed and that what may be done will be tor
the interests of the cause and the good Of Nir-
yinia. The Alexandria delegates will leave
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

Some OF the Radical papers at the North are
saying quite as bitter things about Gen. But,
Ter as eyerwcrc said blythe people Of the South,
and saying thcul, too, with kind of vim which
implies great satisfaction at being able to tell
him what they think Of him. Nevertheless
We should not be surprised at all, to see Butler
succeed He has that kind Of brass and impu-
dence which, in this country. is apt to make
is way for time. Disgust has not yet come
upon oil of Buffers party. The reaction, how
ever, will come, some time or other, in his case,
as it has in similar cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 29-The mar
ket for Wheat is without material change; prices
arc maintained, and nearly all the offerings Of
prime and choice samples on Change to-day mot
with ready sale at good figures sales of good
white at 49, with offerings of go bushels: offer
ings Of 7,:i bushels red, with sales at l25, l27.
l9, l3U, l32 l@@3, l35 1876. 1873, l40. l42 and l4i
for fair to choice. Corn is quiet and unchanged
otferngs of 452 bushels mixed and yellow, viii.
sales Of the former at g and 49, and OF the latte:
ut 20. Small offerings Of Rye; no sales reported
Oats are active and firm; offerings of 1858 bush
els with sales at a. a. and IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

MoTns.-A correspondent of the Cabinet
Maker gives the following recipe as one which
has kept the moths out of q furniture ware
house for 10 years past Flour Of hops,
drachm; Scotch snuff, , ozs.; gum cauuphor. |
OF; black pepper, o.; cedar sawdust, ozs.
Mix thoroughly and strew or put in papers.
among the goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The Fredericksburg Ledger says that the
persons engaged in the construction of the
Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad ''are
only waiting the return Of Lieut.. Gov. Marye
to arrange matters, pay off old indebtedness,
and put the contractors to work again. The
work, We are told, will then be pushed forward
TO the cnmnletion of the road y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

1t is announced in the Washington Chronicle
that "A number Of clerks are engaged at the
Treasury Department in preparing statistical
matter for Secretary Boutwels Forthcoming
campaign speech; the Success Of the new loan
and its financial advantage will be dwelt on by
the Secretary at considerable length.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The New York World says IA few
months since the people of the District of
Columbia cut loose from the control Of Con-
gress and took to themselves Territorial Leg
stature. The result is that the last state OF
the District is worse than the first, and that
tax payers even ycarn for the lesser rapaclty OF
Congress- 1t is the old story of King Log
and King Sturk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The Washington Board of Health have taken
the preliminary steps towards establishing Il
quarantine below that city, in case Of the ar
rival Of vessels from places where epidemic
diseases may prevail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

At the next public sale Of Scranton coal at
New York by the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad Company, We understand
100000 tons will be offered, which is 10000
more than the last monthly sale, the largest
amount ever offered on Il like OCCASION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

}. Randolph Tucker, III reply to an inquiry
GU the subject, writes Il am clearly Of
opinion that the l4th amendment does not
disable any citizeusof Virginia from being elect
cd to, and holding and di=chargiug the public
trust Of member of, the General Assembly
of VIRGINIA ,;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

\ letter from Orange county says :--'Grape
culture is beginning to bea matter ol interest
hercahout, and probably will prove prominent
interest Maj JAS. Walker, Of Madison, has
Il crop "t the fruit this season, which he ships
Northwar. and will amount to 100000
mounds I'm weight"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
.N.IKKEEU.

In Lexington. lust Wednesday morning, at 9
o'clock. by Rev. +. l.. Preston, Of Richmond,
assisted hy Rev. ". II. Houston. Of Salem, the
Rev. JOHN ". PRATT, pastor Of the Presby-
terian Church in Lexington, To Miss MARIA,
daughter of DR.. Livingston Waddrll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

Competitors for the prize to be given BY the
State of New York for canal boat to be sue
cessfully worked by steam, are putting IN their
claims aud sending on their inventions. Steam
boats on canals, and locomotives Oh common
roads, are what We hope yet to see in operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The present Radical speaker Of the Radical
House of Representatives Of South Carolina
was, at the commencement Of the late war. one
of the most ultra and violent of secessioulsts.
So is the present Radical speaker Of the Rad
cal House of Delegates of Louisiana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

1t is SAID that i republican movement huS
been set on foot in the empire Of Brazil. We
do not suppose that this will amount to luuch
as the Braziliaus seem to he very we'll satisfied
With their Government and their Emperor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
SCHUYLER DCRYEE. Secretary.
Falls Church, Va, Aug. 18th, ISL.

WATERING TEAMs-HorSes and oxen 1t
work need water offsN. The plownan carries
his Jug of water: or leaves his team to rest
while he goes to the house for i drink. But
the team works harder than the driver, and
probably needs drink as often; yet many
teams arc taken out early in the field. where
there is no water, except in the driver ) jug,
and worked five or six hours before they can
get drop. Is it any wonder that they ar in,
iured by drinking too much VI hen they are led
to the spring at noon or evening?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The Richmond Enquirer thinks that mon
ument ought to be erected in Virginia in honor
Of the famous Capt. John Smith. So does the
Baltimore Sun. Itappears that there is a mor-
uncut to Smith in one Of the towns Of New
England. In 1924, Smith wrote to the Eng
lish commissioners, detailing his services in
Virginia and New England, and said, "ln nel-
ther of those two countries have one foot of
land, nor the very house l builded nor the
ground digged with my own hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

We have received the September number of
the Southern Magazine, published in Baltimore.
1t has some good original articles especially the
"reminiscences of the late War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

Secretary Boutwell,, as the delegate from the
Administration, is to 90 to Massachusetts,, and
Ohio, to eectioneer in those States!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

1t is said that it will take two weeks to count
the vote cast in West Virginia for and against
a Constitutional Convention, and it is now
thought that 4 majority has been polled in
favor of the scheme
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

\ vote of the people Of Nebraska is to be
taken upon adding to their State Constitution
provision that no municipal corporation shall
lend its credit to any railroad or private corpo-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

The Boston Natural Historical Society has
received present Of Il specimen of the sucking
fish, which, it appears, fasteus itselfto the keel
of Il ship and thus delays its progress. The
New York Tribune says that there is species
of sucking fish on dry land, and walking on
two legs, which is very common-aud which
attaches itself to whatever or whoever it is
most likely to fatten on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

John Morrisey, formerly a member of Con
grcss from New York, has been indicted for
keeping Il gambling house at Saratoga Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
PORT or sLEId.v:DRI.7, .4TGIsT 90

MEMORANDA
Schrs u Munson, Dayton, and j L Leach,
johnson. hence at New York 18th inst
Schr Eliza Turner, hence for New Bedford,
passed through He'll Gate 9th inst.
Schrs " Taber, Aldridge, and W Atwa-
ter, Parker, for New Haven, hence at New York
9TH instant.
Schr Helene, Weeks for Bridgeport hence, Il.
New York 9th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

SEVERE DRoUGHT-Complaints of drought
reach US from all parts of the country. The
whole of Southwest Virginia, as far as heard
from, is suffering from this cause We do not
remember a drought so severe within the last
thirty years The fruit is dwarted, the corn
crop much shortened and the grass so short
and dry in many places as to lessen the supply
Of milk and materially check the growth Of
stock. Our chief grazierS, Bowen, Higgen-
botham, GilliSpie Kelly: Thompson, and 9TH
crs, we are fearful will be foied in their expcc-
tations of large profits. During the early spring
and summer months, the prospects of the far
mer were cheering, and an abundant supply of
food was anticipated Several times during tho
past week the sky was obscured with clouds,
but no refreshing showers to renovate the
scorehed and dropping vegetation. CEuch
IiMku Mrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

b. G. Cook, Member oil Congress from tin'
Sixth District of Illinois, has t,nd-rr his IL
signaliun. His successor will liz elected III ""
vember.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Prussian Gazette says. that Il secont
meeting Of the German and Austrian Empe
rors has been arranged and will probably take
place on the 7th ofSeptember at Sazlbourg, in
Upper Austria, fifty miles north Of Gastein
where the former meeting was held The same
paper says that firm basis was laid at Gasteil
for the continuance of amicable relations be
tween G Germany and Austria and that Italy hu,
conditionally agreed to the same policy.
In the French Assembly the report Of the com
mttee ON the prolongation of NJ. Theirs power
was read yesterday, and the debate fixed tor to-
morrow. A remark from deputy, that the
decree lacked an expression Of confidence III
Theirs, created great excitement.
The Berlin correspondent of the London
News writes to that paper that the movement
among the Catholics in the eastern half Of the
Prussian monarchy, goes on increasing from
day to day. 1t has now reached the Polish
speaking population Of Upper Siberia.
The British Consul at Zanzibar writes that
Dr. Livingstone, the African explorer, is safe,
and slowly making his return home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

NITANTED-Ev person to know that 1hc
w finest GREEN and BLACK TEAS are
sold bv GEO. McBURNEY u som,
l8s and 10 kirgsl.
,rr,. anal g.. a. m yucnd S,npE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

TOHN A. FIELD,
,Successor to William Buckiughnn:l
Manufacturer and Dealer III
CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES
&C., &c, &c,
NO II KING STREET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

UNHAPPY Results. -"C Chester the Rich
mond correspondent Of the Petersburg Index
says For some weeks past the librarian of
the Young Mems Christian Association has
been missing valuable books, land he has exerci-
sed vigilance to discover those who cook them.
Thi morning the traps having beena!l set, caught
game, viz; two intelligent and (hitherto) re-
spected young men of good families. They
were arrested and bailed to wait examination
Last week we had bigger sensation ofs ONE
what the same order \ young man of unex-
ceptionable anleccdentS and unusual promise
found it necessary to forge paper to cousidera-
bic amount to support his extravagances. He
was caught, of course. Result, great ado in
the family, much distress, &C., and finally the
rich parent had to ''iork up,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

RROW ROOT-Fresh Bcrmuda;. also 81.
~ Vincent Arrow Root--the latter just i'm
ported Il nice article, AMI mt h reduced price.
For sale by
aug lY E.S LEADBEATEE& BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

DLANES Of all kinds, Rules, Levels, Square
L Augerf Anger Bits, Braces, &c, at
j. +. CARLIN & SONS,
aup ~ s. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

IVORY-HANDLE KNIVES, Rodgers ana
l. other makes, ut
aug Ii CJERlLLS u SUNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

WALKERS VINEGAR B1TTERSIA
w large stock just received and for saIe DS
uuply r. :. LEADBEATER q BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

Unable KNIVES AND EORKS-A inv
l. assortment, wholesale and retsil, at
JAS. +. CARLtN & SONS.
aug Ii G2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

CHOT GUNS, single. and double larreL Cap,
- Sc, for sale ut low prices by
}. T. CREIGHTON s. son,
aug III ~ nV street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
ID TOM AC II + K r | \ q

100 bhIs best Family Roe Herring
lUO bbls No. Potomac Herring.
80 kits Shad Roe. For sale by
WASHINGTON j. HERBERT,
iy % Union street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

DAY THEM AND SAVE COSTS
The accounts due to BREWIS l. LAWSON
90 into other hands for collection on or before
the lst day of September next. shall give II"
further notice or indulgence.
aug 2-lm r. VI. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
DEAD'S CELEBRATEDTONICSYR

of SODA SYRUPS, which being drawn from
our Arctic Soda Fountain makes one Of the
most agreeable beverages ever offered t" The
public. ,,,,r,>,r,n,,,
mig CUOh q CRElHn 1cN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

TO NOT E : u o +" TRY WENGEE
For sale at l47 King .,r 49, III" ''s' '''' ~
aug 2G w F. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

LIVE STOCK BROKER,
VEST END,
Respectfully solicits conslgnments OF Cattle
Cows and Calves Hogs aud Sheep. Addrc's
j. K. SHOOT
nov II P o. box lG7. Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

TOHN A. FIELD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

r OST-A pair Of GOLD SPECTACLEs
- marked on the sides y. j. Wheat, Alexsn
dria." A liberal reward will be paid ii left nj
this office. aug 2j-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29

4 MOTHER LOT OF GEOP az Il JENh
~ ms HAMS, small sizes received this daE
and for sale nj III King stree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-29
CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES

NO. II KING STREET.