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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
Frank EsIair'S Spcce!l.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, October 20.-licn.
Frank Blair, who is here with the ku-klux
Committee, made Il speech last night. He
disscntcd entirely from the proposition that
the South should not send delegates to the
next Democratic Convention, and accept what
ever candidate tor President the Northern
Democrats should give them. He wanted to
have the counscls of prudent and wise mcn
FROM the South in that Convention. If she
should abstain on the ground that their pre-
scncc in the Convention Of 1865 was laid hold
of to iniure the party, such abstinence will now
be claimed as refusal to 90 with the Northern
Democracy because they have adopted the
New Departure. 1t will be said that the spirit
Of rebellion still fingers.
He went on to say that lie was opposed to
the New Departure, but believed in the purity
and patriotism OF those who had taken that
path. 1t was a disastrous policy, but what
the party chose to adopt he should main
tain, without surrcndcring his own convictions.
He said:
us success in the elections OF this summer anu
autumn. and for the reason that 1t was CON-
fession in open court of our inability to carry
the elections upon our own principles. 1t was
a confession that We must make concession in
order to draw to US others who had acted
against US, but, in making that concession, it
failed to place candidates before tho people in
harmony with that platform. Thus, while
some Democrats were Disguised at this conccs-
sion, no Republicans were conclliated. "
lie believed that Grant would be renOmima-
ted and that men who stood highest in the
Radical party would then leave it. lie want
ed guarantee given to the disafccted, Re
publicans by the Democrats nominating
man who represented the New Departure, or
else supporting the nominee Of the disattcctcd
Republicans lie said
I'm other words, don tscc that We 60 back
on our principles in making choice between
candidates neither of whom may suit US. We
could all vote for Republican who was in fa-
vor of universal amnesty, against the ku-Klux
bills, and against the military laws. Why, the
most ancient Bourbon in the State of Alabama
could vote for such q Republican in preference
to u s. Grant, and hold all the time to his
very heart all that there would be of his Bour-
bOnism
He concluded by praising Carl Schurz and
predicting that if such man was nominated
lie would receive the support OF the entire
German vote in the United States, number
ing from five hundred to eight hundred thou
sand men, .,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The government measures in relation to the
people of North and South Carolina, and some
of the other Southern States, are tending to-
wards the ruin Of their material interests and
the dcpopulation Of the white citizens The
ku- Klux excuse is, for the most part, mere
pretext hu-kluxlsm could be put down,
where it exists, without martial law, suspen-
sion of habeas corpus, calling in large bodies of
armed troops, organized detachments Of spies
and in[ormcrs, threats of increased severity,
force laws, &C., &c. Who would wish to live
in country where the government adopts
these remedies worse, in some places and
in some cases, than the reported disease? How
can proper attachment to the government be
expected, if this state of things is continued ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE " estcrday
evening Intelligence was received in this city,
of mysterious affair which occurred in Hanp-
ton Roads, Wednesday, night, the details of
which warrant the belief that young lady from
Washington city, had been driven by insanity
or some other cause, to a suicidal end. 49,. ..
last Saturday young lady giving her name
as Miss Salisbury, residing on G, between 18th
and 18th streets, Washington, ID. g., came
down the bay and took passage in the steamer
Clyde for New York. In person she was pre-
possessing and handsome, and her manners
and conversation denoted more than ordinary
culture and refinement Her face, however,
wore an expression bctraying deep mental anx
iety and suffering, and made her the object of
general remark among the passengers. Upon
reaching New York, she desired to embark for
Havana, but after ettecting arrangements to
that end, concluded to return to Norfolk and
again took passage on the Clyde.
During the trips to and fro she declined all
nourishment in the way Of cooked victuals re-
fusing even coffee and tea, subSistiug entirely
upon raw potatoes, cabbage and other uncooked
food. On the return trip her manner was
more FESTIVE and her eccentricities more mark
ed than In the first instance. At Hampton
Roads, between and o clock p. H. Wednes
day, all the passengers who we're to land at
Norfolk, were notified except Miss Salisbury,
who could not be found.
Immediate and thorough search was institu-
ted for her without avail, and while it is posi-
Bile that she may have fallen over board acct
dentally, yet the apprehension is better sus-
tanned that in fit of dependency she had
accomplished her own destruction by icaping
into the water. 4 short time before she was
missed she had been seen leaning on the rail-
ing, but beyond that no one could trace her.
Her baggage is with Capt. Drew, who will re-
tain it until called for by properly authorized
parties -Isterst1ug Progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

Cable dispatches report that the recent Ger
man expedition to the North Pole succeeded in
discovering the open Polar Sea. 1t is asserted
that the sea was entirely open and swarmlng
with whales. 1t is added that full reports Of
the cXnedition are published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

1t is said that proposition will be made to
the Secretary Of the Treasury to recommend Ito
Congress the purchase Ct an entire square in
Chicago, near the site of the custom house and
postotficc buildings, Wherein all public build
ngs shall be erected For the ground it is
recommended that one million dollars be paid,
and that buildings be erected costing not less
than four million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

There is a sect in ST. Louis, called among
themselves Covenautcrs-to which they have
no right. It's members are not allowed to en-
crcisc the right of suffrage but there is moth
ing in their belief to prevent them from hold
Ing Office when they are afforded the opportu-
nifty, and several of them enjoy snug positions
under the city and county governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
Call for il Meeting of the virginia Di.
vision Of the Army Of Northern
Hir.inia.''

Deriving authority from, md in conformity
with, articles 9th and 9Th in the plan of organ-
zntion of the "Assocation Of the Army Of n ORTIZ
ern Virginia." | hereby call meeting OF the
Virginia Division Of that Association, to take
place in Richmond on the evening OF the "a of
November, 1871.
basis to preserve friendships formed in the ar
my to pcrpctu9tc it, fame, to vindic.to its his
tory. that Justice may he done To its living and
dead in the future, are among the objects for
which we meet.
To all officers, non-commssnnrd officers and
privatnS, who belonged To Virginia organizations
1T the Army of Northern Virginia vt any
time during tho war; and who did not desert
then and have not deserted since, a hearty inyi-
tatinn is hereby extended to be present.
FITZlIUGU LEE.
Kichland, Stafford county, VA Oct q, 1871.
Virginia papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

WASHINGTON ITEMS The board Of public
works have passed an order declaring that on
aud after the 23d instant, nine hours shall con-
stitute days work on all of the public works.
Mr.. Il. B. Bryan, of this city, who lost large,
ly by the fire in Chicago, yesterday purchased
Of Mr. Hmsdalc alot in Dcarbon Place, in the
burnt district Of that city, for $50,OOO. The
lot is t by 50 feet in size.
William Wclch driver Of the Ebbitt House
coach. while driving his team through the arch
way of the stable, was knocked off his seat and
had his back broken.
e. Dr. s. F. Haftigan has been elected demon
Strator of anatomy in the medical department
of the Columbian College.
The republicans have made nominations for
the local Legislature in fifteen of the twenty
two districts, and have not yet placed colorcd
man in nomination.
Col. T. f. Chambliss was arrested in Peters
burg yesterday Oh two capiases issued by the
clerk of the County Court of Brunswick county,
and was lodged in Jail. One of the charges
alleged wls the default of payment of his tax
for rclairiug the roads of the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

During the past few weeks Rio coffee has ad-
vanced to the neighborhood of seventeen cts,
gold, pei, pound, and the rise of five or six
cents has caused considerable discussion in
circles Its Importance is augment
ed, it is said, at this time by the emancipation
of the slaves in Brazil, which may have very
great effect upon labor on the plantations This
rise in Coffee it is added, will give an ''impctus
TO San Domingo annexation. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

Mr. Treasurer Spinner, since his return from
his trip to Europe, has received "a new light, "
in reference to the u S. Ministers and Agents
in foreign countries, and wants their salaries
enlarged and their ct ceteras increased. There
are doubtless, some Of them who ought to be
better paid-but comparatively very few.
They all took the Offices they hold, knowing what
were emoluments. Most men when they obtain
Office think that they ought to have better
salaries-wheu they are seeking Office, they
generally think the salary is good enough.
This is the way Of the world. Treasurer Spin
ncr himself probably thinks his pay ought to
be increased .. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

TT is thought the State Fair that is to lie
opened at Richmond on the 3lst inst, will be
largely attended, OF course there will be farm
ers present from all parts Of the State. The
farmers, mechanics and others, who do attend
on the occasion, will have an opportunity of
consulting together on various subjects. in re-
lation to the material interests Of the State
such as immigration, labor, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

There are seventy eight islands containing
guano, appertaining to the u. S. Commercial
intercourse with these islands forms a part Of
tic coasting trade of the United States, and
the laws relating thereto forbid foreign vessels
from engaging therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
nRESS TRI NJ NJ | N q 5 t..

Vclrctccn Ribbon, new article, Inlch used
for trimming dresses, sc.
Black Veveteen, Brown Velvetccn and Grim
son Eclveteeu, for Dresses, Cloaks, or cut in
any quantity for Trimmings.
Goods.
Velvet Buttons, in various shades with great
variety Of new goods, ut
ROBT. L. WOODS,
oct IS No. 62 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The Richmond Wing says, 1T is all old trick
of tyrants to provoke popular discomfort and
outbreak, that they may have pretext for in
terposing. This policy is being pursued
nov in the states in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

Accounts from all the recent fairs, Stanton,
Lynchburg, Wytheville, Winchester, &C., held
in this State, represent them to have been at
tended by large crowds Of people, and to have
been entirely successful We are much pleas
ed at this. These Fairs are good for cities and
country. Gov. Walker, in his brief but appro-
pirate address at the Lynchburg Fair, congratu-
lated the State at the evidences Of rccupera-
ton. He exhortel the farmers to continue
the improvement of their land, and mechanics
to multiply the work of ingenuity, and the re-
suit would ultimately be the perfect resuscita-
ton of Virginia-a result for which all people
should toll increasingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The Episcopal Record announces the death
Of the authoress of the well-known hymns,
"Just as I Am, "My God, my Father, while
Stray" She was sister Of the author of
"IlorN Apocalyptc;r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The case of the capture OF the schooner
Horton from the Canadian authorities will, tits
said be the subject of diplomatic corrcspon-
dence between the State Department aud the
British Foreign Office. In the event that de-
mand should be made for the return of the yes
sci, it is hardly probableiit would ever be COM
piled with, as her owners have resolved that
she shall be DESTROYED rather than give her up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The Virginia Medical Society has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
A. NJ. Fauntleroy, of Staunton, President; the
Vice Presidents are Drs j. B. McCaw of Rich
mond, j. F. Harrison of Charlottesville j. II.
Claiborne of Petersburg, II. Black of Blacks
burg, B. P. Barr of Abingdon, VIM. Seldom of
Norfolk. Recording Secretary, L. 3. Ed
wards of Lynchburg; Corresponding Secretary,
+. D. Cunningham, of Richmond Treasurer,
r. S. Hamilton, of Staunton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The Washington Chronicle announces that
MI. Attorney QvuvIal hhciuuan has guuc ~
Spartanburg and Union counties, South Caro-
lima, to aid in the execution of the enforcement
oct -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

CoAG.-Thirtccn thousand Two hundred and
sixty-ftur tons of coal were received and ten
thousand nine hundred and siXty-clght tons
shipped ut Georgetown, during the past week.
The coal whnrvcs are piled high with coal await
ing shipment, and many loaded boats are lying
in the canal and cannot be unloaded until some
nrrun gclncntS arc made for the disposal Of their
cargnrS, there being now no coal schooners in
mart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The President and his suite arrived at New
York last night, on their return from Bangor.
Everywhere on the route, the President has
been received with demonstrations of welcome
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

SINGULAR STORIES arc told about Queen
Victoria. She has, it appears, a firm convic-
ton that Prince Albert is never away from her,
and that she can hold communion with him.
A chair is placed for MIN opposite hers in the
library; his tavorite books are on the table, land
it is an ordinary practice with her to address
him aloud rs if he were really present. At din
ncr knife and fork arc laid for him, and the
servants arc directed to even so through the
f0rmality of helping him. Every morning i
pair of boots arc cleaned and set down before
the door of the chamber he occupied, and at
rable time for his imaginary coming.
What truth there may be in these stories,
We do not know.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

Courses Of Lectures on different subjects, by
learned professors, and five grand concerts, arc
to be given the coming winter, ut the Peabody
Institute in Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

\ dispatch from the President announces
that he will return to Washington this even
ing, and will resume permanent residence at
the White House. Most of the Cabinet will
return in time for session of the Cabinet on
Tuesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

IouSG L,DIEs.-Some one asked Mrs:
Cady Stanton if she thought the girls possessed
the physique necessary for the Wear and tear
of a college course of study. Her reply Is both
sensible and sarcastic. Il would like to see
you" said Mrs Stanton, take thirteen hun
drcd young men, and lace them up, and hang
ten to twenty pounds weight OF clothes to their
waist, perch them upon three-inch heels: cover
their heads with ripples, chignons, rats and
mice, and stick ten thousand hair-pins into
their scalps if they can stand all this, they
can stand little Latin and Greek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

The Washington Chronicle declares that a
colored man named Rainscr who is Lieut.
Governor Of South Carolina, and chairman of
the Radical Executive committee of that State
has proved himself to be ignorant, weak, in
dolent, vacillating and dishonest; besides be-
ing vain, pompous, assuming, and irrepressibly
garrulous" and then clinchcs the nail by de-
claring that lit has not told the worst of him !"
Beautiful picture 1t is almost equal to some
of the portraits given by the New York Tri-
hune of some others Of the Radical officials in
the Southern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

There is Colored Convention in session in
Columbia, S. c. Delegates from eleven States,
it is said, arc in attendancc-ffty in ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

ANOTHER CATASTROPHE TO the long cat
aloguc Of fire, tempest, earthquake shocks, vol
canic cruptions, tornadoes, and commissions
generally, is now to be added the following
the story is told by the Times Of India:
"Adyiccs from Ihangara state that at place
about forty miles distant on the hills, thun-
derbolt fill on the ODD Of August after heavy
downpour of rain. The ground was literally
cut up in consequence, and the whole of the
huts standing there, as well Us their inmates.
we're swallowed up in the chasm. Such Ca
tastrophe has never been known in Sind.
Some fifty or sixty persons persisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

Frost, and some in instances slight falls OF
snow, are reported as having occurred in
the Western part of New York, and farther
North, this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
CO.E.HEKTE.TL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Oct. 2l.-The market
for Wheat closes active at an advance on yes
tcrday's quotations for same qualities; offerings
of 1878 bushels red with sales Of inferior At
10 and III; good to prime at loo, l52 l55, ljG,
Us and 100, and choiceat lG5 l6G and lC8; sales
of IS bushels white ut 40 and l5G for fur to good
Corn is dull! and lower; offerings Of 4O1 bushels
mixed and 1872 of yellow, with sales Of the former
at 6S for new and IT. and IS for old, and of the
latter Mt - Offerings Of 100 bushels Ryc-no
sales reported. Oats arc unchnnged sales ut %
with offerings of BIG bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

There has been less vcnison brought to
market, in Winchester, so far, than is usual at
this season Of the year. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

In addition to these times being remarkable
for frcs-thcy are also remarkable for fraud,
corruption, and deviltry, generally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
FOR sale or RENT.
! HOTEL PROPERTY FOR RENT

CITY HOTEL PROPERTY FOR RENT
This valuable and extensive property binding
on Rovul, Cameron and Pitt streets, will b. fer
rent from the first day of January next. TIL"
stables will be rented separately. AG pPKyy To-
EOR RENT-The SPOKE FACTORY "h
T. Water street. opposite the Jainlr>"n
PIar.k. Inquire of GEO. E. FRENCH, No.
95 King street sep Zl-lll'
H#II# STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
On Fairfax between Duke and Wolfe streets, ad-
Joining the lst Presbyterian Church, has all tn"
modern improvements, including gas, water All!
furnace rooms large and dcsirably situated
front and back yard, has also No. brick stable
and cnrriage house, opening on Spacious "ll'y
Everything is in perfect repair. Terms easy or
very low for cash. If not sold by October ISL
" III '' ''' '''''' fp'' FOLSOM s. CO.,
Corner King and Water streets
We have also, 300 ACRES OF LAND in
Maryland, miles from the ferry opposite ana
6 miles from Washington y. G. Improved with
dwelling and out-buiidIngs for sale low for cash
or on easy terms. Possession given immediately
sep lS-tf FOLSOM & co.
INOR RENT-WAREHOUSE No. ID King
l. street. Apply next ir d%@5 to prppv
aug Is II King street.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
100 ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND. on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with q beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river. The
imprnv cmcnts consist of BRICK DIV Ell e.
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out H@"ii
| buildings, and IN abundance of choice I ruit y
| all descriptions. The farm is we'll watercd, Nh"
| has on it a plenty Of timber.
800 ACRES HEAVILY TIMBEREDL LAND
IS miles from Washington city---sune distance
| from Alexandria, and about miles from sta
ton on the w. i o. r. r., offering ready mar
| ket for wood and timber.
a FARM in Fauquer county, miles below
| Wurrcnton, and within two miles of station TN
the Warrrllton branch of.the o., 4. i NJ. r. L.
The tract contains about 400 acres; is well tim
berctl and wutcrrd. and is considered fine graz
ing land.
The above property, the title to which is with
out defect will be sold cheap and upon accom-
lnodnting terms. Apply t" a. b., G"zette office.
feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21

In the General Episcopal Convention there
was long debate on the subject of the ritual
Yesterday No final action. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
.N.9RR2EU.

At Richmond W., on the 18th inst, by tn"
Rev Chas. Manageable, y. b., WILLIAM Is.
LIGlITFOUT Of Port Royal Caroline county,
Va, to EMMA A., daughter Of Judge w. W..
Crumn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-21
National Insurance Convention.

New YORK, Oct. 20.-The National lnSur-
ance Convention yesterday accepted the report
Of the Committee on Permanent Organization,
which provides for voluntary National AsSo-
ciation composed Of insurance officers having
charge Of insurance departments in each State
for the purpose of mutual consultation and pro.
tecton the President, the Vice President and
Executive Committee to he elected at the next
meeting, the third Wednesday in May.
The report of the Committee on Rates OF In
tercst and Mortality was considered. 1t pro-
viGcs that on marine and inland navigation
risks the whole premiums received on uncxplr.
cd risks should be charged as a liability and
held rs an insurance reserve. Fifty per cent.
of the premiums received on uneXpred fire
risks, having one year or less to run, should be
charged as liability Or reserve provided the
reserve should not be less than forty per cent
Of the premiums received during the year Be-
sides this, fire companies should accumulate an
dividend greater than ten per cent. per annlm
should be made upon full cash capital until
after the insurance reserve is equal to the
whole amount of premiums received on all
unexpired fire risks.
The committee also recommend the approval
by the Convention of the American Experience
Table Of Mortality, and ~ per cent per annum
to be designated by law in each State as basis
for life insurance. The report of the commit
tee was discussed
WELL. PAID.-It has come to light that cx-
Senator Z. D. Morgan, of New York, and
Mr.. Cakes Ames member Of the House of
Representatives from Massachusetts, who we're
made trustees to sign the first mortgage bonds
authorized to be issued by the Union Pacific
Railroad Company, the ultimate payment of
which is guaranteed by the United States. got
very well paid, to say the least, for attaching
their signatures to these securities. 1t will be
remembered that both these gentlemen were
members Of the Pacific Railroad Committee in
their respective bodies at the time these bonds
we're authorized to be issued, and it turns out
that the then senator from New York charged
and was paid $3.50 for each bond signed by
him, amounting to the sum of s30,0OO or more
while his colleague in the other House from
Massachusetts was content to be paid 81 for
each signature, or about $50, 600 for the same
service - Washington Pat7M.