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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

A COOP SHoT-On Monday, the 18th in
slant, Mr. Tom billiard, Jr., of Sussex county,
killed, with a single arrelled shotgun, loaded
with only nine buckshot, two bucks weighing
$50 pounds each-all at one fire. lie put four
shot into one of the bodies and the remaining
five in the other Mr.. billiard, who is not
more than Ii years DID, was sitting on the top
rail Of fence when herd Of five deers APP
preached and two Of them bit the dust. after
one discharge Of Mr. billiards trusty weapon.
This, we think, about as good shot as We
have ever heard f,and the famed sportsmcn OF
Old Dinwiddic, will we reckon, have rather 4
hard time to beat it-E}tclsJurg Inter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

We are pleased to see that the Conservatives
in Virginia are organizing, holding their county
and district conventions, and generally, prepar-
ing for the State contest, at the election i'll No
vember next. There is full and ample time to
make all the necessary arrangements tor tho
rough organization i'll every county in the State.
The Conservatives have large majority Of the
people on their side-and it would be worse
than folly. by disscntions, or lukewarmness, or
otherwise, to throw away their prospect Of pre-
serving the State from Radical rule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The New York Journal ofCommerce says
The vicious system Of drumming up trade is
lemoralzing and costs too much TO be profta-
ble The man who advertises instead, can al:
ford to sell at lower rates, and thus he can
surely fasen to himself the trade he attracts
By his announcement in the newspapers. The
old-iashioned way Of telling the public what
you have to sell in plain, simple terms, is worth
will have to 90 back to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

1t appears that there are "Ku Klux" pro-
ceedings elsewhere than in the South. The
Washington Republican has IA letter from Cell
ma, Ohio, dated the eth instant. which gives an
account Of the ''arrest there by government de-
tectves of some counterfeitersof their rescue
by mob-of the driving ont of the town OF
the Postmaster and other oficials--and of the
Postofice being threatened with destruction.
The mob Was finally suppressed This will de-
tor an Ohio ku ,Klux
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
DIED..

Near Hunting Creek Bridge, Fairfax county,
Mrs MARY wife Of Alexander Page lss- Her
funeral will take place tomorrow morning
September 18th, Mt 10 clock, to which the friends
Of the family are respectfully invited
In Charlestown, Jefferson county, West Va,
on Friday last Mrs SARAH d. BR1SCOE, in
the SOth year of her age. She was the widow of
the late Dr. John 3rscoc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The Washington correspondent of the Baltl-
more Sun says - Advices from Ohio Indicate
that the Republicans will elect their State ticket
in October by very decided majority, but
owing to the differences in the party in Hami-
ton county, the indications are very, favorable
for a Legislature in the interest of the Conser-
yatives. who, in such IN event, will secure
z. s. Senator in place of Mr.. Sherman,
For several weeks the Radical leaders have
been making the most confident predictions
and the loudest cheering, in advance OF the
Ohio election 1t may turn out as they eX-
pect-but We are willing to wait and sec the
result We shall not be unduly depressed, II
their predictions are realized ''-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

A charter has been granted in Richmond
Incorporating company in said city to be- styled.
THE Richmond Architectural Iron Works
and Stove company" the capital stock to be
no. less than S65, 600 nor more than $3.50, 900 ;
each share to be of the value of $1,000. The
object of the company is to conduct general
foundry business in iron and brass, the making
OF house fronts and stoves, and manufactures
in iron and wood We wish we had such a
company in Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1877.

= The CONSERVATIVE MEETING, to be held
tonight, we hope will be attended by every
yotor who can be present-that it will be con-
Quoted with calnness and order-and that its
deliberations and discussions will be charac-
terized, alone, by honest zeal for the Conserva-
tive cause and with reference to the best inter-
ests of our State-a!l involved, as We believe,
in the success of that cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

1t is said that the sales for the present year
at the dry goods house Of Field Letter & Co.,
Chicago will reach fifteen millions Of dollars.
This firm hasin its employ six hundred men
and boys, and four hundred sewing women, or
one thousand in all--enongh to form very
considerable community in itself 1t requires
fifty horses constantly to carry goods to and
from the dcrots and residences Of the custom
ers. Is this $oor is it a puff for large estab-
lishment2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The Loudouu Enterprise, in some excellent
remarks, under the head of, 'Secure Home, y
says:-"A man with family should own the
house in which he lives, if it be in his power to
make such an acquisition. When a working
man owns his home he feels more confident,
more cheerful and much happier in the midst
of all worldly trials than he would or could feel
without no substantial an anchorage, so to
speak, for his purposes aims resolutions, afiec-
lions and aspirations. Bonds bearing gold in
'terest, and we'll secured, are all good in their
way. But home ~ the most assuring bond
80 the head of family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The Knoxville (Tenn.) Chronicle announces
the death at that place of COL VIM. Heiskcl
at the advanced age of 81 years. Col. Heiskell
was born in Hagerstown, Nd, in l7SS. lie
moved to Shenandoah county, Va, when 4
small boy and from thence to Winchester,
where he learned the printers trade. From
Winchester he went to Richmond and there
worked in the Enquirer Office. He subsequent
" emigrated to the western portion of the State,
and afterwards settled in Tennessee. In both
States he filled offices Of trust and honor 1t
it stated that he was member of the Virginia
Convention of 1929
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The weather probabilities for to-day, given
by the U: s. Signal Office were there "a
area oflow barometer, with rain, will probably
develop on Wednesday in Missouri and Ar
, kansas and westward. Clear weather, with
light winds, will probably continue over the
Lakes, Middle and Eastern States. Cloudy
AMI clearing weather on the Gulf and South
Atlantic coast ......--, ..... .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

1t is generally conceded that if 'Walt Whit
man continues to write such lines, as he has
lately been giving to the public, 'his practical
laurels will fade to snch degree, that they
will have no green leaves on them at all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond State Journal says The
lease for thirty years Of the entire road Of The
North Carolina Company, two hundred and
twenty-threc miles from Charlotte, North Caro-
lima, to Goldsboro, North Carolina, by the Rich
mond and Danvlle Railroad Company, was con-
summated yesterday. The Richmond and
Danvillc Railroad Company is to. pay $500, 900
per annum for the use Of the North Carolina
company's road. Possession was fully deliver
ed this morning, and it is now operated under
the control of Col. A. S. Buford, president of
Richmond and Danville railroad, thus complet.
ing his plan of continuous line from Richmond
and Chesapeake to Atlanta, GA, and the cen
trail South.
A white woman named Carrie Cox, is con-
fined in the Henrico county jail on the charge
of marrying black man, contrary to the laws
of Virginia. She was taken before Judge Minor
on Saturday last, on writ of habcas corpus, and
her discharge demanded under the 18th amend
ment to the constitution Of the l. 5. and the
bill of rights. The Judge refused to discharge
the prisoner She was then bailed to appear tor
trial at the October term of the Court.
The u. S. District Court, Judge Rives pre-
siding, commenced its session in Lynchburg on
Monday. Several colored men were on the
grand Jury. A number OF criminal casesare on
the docket, most of them for violations of the
revenue laws, illicit distillery, &c.
In Fredericksburg, on Tuesday, the residence
of Mr.. L. c. Frost, was destroyed by fire. An
adjoining building belonging to Rev. Mr.. Dun,
away, was much injured There was a partial
insurance on both buildings
4 full delegation from the various townships
in Caroline county, assembled at Bowling
Green on Monday, and nominated DR.. John
d. Butler and COL Samuel Swami for the
House of Delegates.
WIN. NJ. Hausborouch died at his father
residence, near Buchanan, Botetourt county,
on the lst instant, after short illness Of ty-
phoid fever. He was cadet at the Virginia
Military Institute.
Mr. Wolverton, an employee at Columbus
Furnace, in Shenandoah county, was buried
alive by the caving in of one of the banks, at
that place When extricatcd he Was in 4 dy.
ing condition
W. H. Griffith, owner Of the celebrated
Crater farm, Philadelphia by birth. died in
Prince George county last Friday night.
Twenty-scvcn deaths reported in Richmond
last week.
sl5,553, 253 81 Of the State debt funded W
to yesterday.
The sumac trade Is increasing in varions parts
of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The Maryland Radical Convention has
nominated Jacob Tome, Of Cecil county,
for Governor; Alexander Randall, of Annap-
obs for Attorney General; and Lawrence
j. Brenglc, of Frederick, for Comptroller of
the Treasury. A series of resolutions were
adopted setting forth the views Of the party;
and Gen. Grant was nominated as the Radi-
cal candidate for President in 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
CHER1FTs NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
jan ii
TUE BALTIMORE pAKLUK QUEEN
$. L. SEXTON'S
New Patented Self Feeding Basn- Burning
pARINR ElRE PL.A GE STOWE

-.
New Patented Self Feeding Basn- Burning
PARLOR FIRE PLACE STOVE.
Mr. $. B. Sexton is tho original inventor OF the
Illuminating Baltimore Fire Place Heater
His several succeeding patents have been i'm
prOvcmcnts until Thu: Inst il the superior of them
MI. 1t exccs all the popular Fire Place Stoves
in beauty Of finish. tasteful carving, and in hest
ing power. 1t ia the result of twenty-five years
practical experience in invcnting and manutnc-
turing Fro Place Stoves, and combines all the
improvements OF our former Stoves, wit" add
tivnal improvements made this present season
This Stove is Il decided success. Several hun
dred Of them were put up in dwellings during
the latter part of the Fall and during the Win
ter, and VIC have received many te!tlmonlal+
giving them the highest praise for powerful!
Heating capacity and economy in the consump-
ton of fuel.
THE DINING ROOM QUEEN.-We havn
added II new Fire Place Stove TO our list ths
season. This Stove is suitable for dining rooTrs'
1t j. very ornamental and would answer for u n
lnrs also 1t has the convenience Of lurge Or ell.
which can be used for warming plates, and neat
ing irons, As well ~ baking and bblin1
We also manufacture tho BALTIMORE
PARLOR HEATERS, which arc Top ceding
and Sell: Feeling Stove. They are beautifully
finished and Of great hey ting power.
For sale, wholesale md retail, b.
:. y. SEXTON < CO.,
III ", Lombard Il, baltimore
For sale in hlc+ .andria by
jy 'l-3,n THOS. HOY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

When New Mexico becomes 4 State, it is
proposed to call it Lincoln that is, if the
Radicals have majority in Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

W. W. Holden Of North Carolina, has be-
come one of the editors of the Washington
Chronicle, and is soannounced in that paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The Agricultural Fair at Leesburg opened t
day. We hope it may be largely attended an'
entirely successful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The ':Ku Kux' Congressional COMMITTEES
were to reasscmbe in Washington, to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

No yellow fever deaths in Charleston, yes
terdav Five cases in Beaufort, up TO the Ith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

President Grant has reached Reading Pa
and il to visit the oil regions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
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Look out for Bargains.

). BLoSDHElM desires TO state that hn is now
at the North selecting onr of the largest and
most varied stocks of
FAIL AND WINTER CLOTHING
ever offered to the citizens Of this city. He con-
tidcntly asserts TINT the most tastidious rnn be
suited on of this extensive assortment.
Ills prices, as heretofore, will defy NIL colhpe--
tom, and the goods he sells will b" guaranteed
for durability and quality.
The Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods.
and in fact everything in that line, which lie has
sold, have invariably far exceeded the most san
guine expectations of tho purchasers.
He respectfully asks his friends and the public
generally to give him call and examine hi
stncl; before purchasing elsewhere. rs il will hf
no trouble on his part to show goods.
s. BLONpnElM,
seq +, Nnrnr. King and FNr1nN stS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

WAsHINGTON ITEMS "A meeting in refer.
ence to the social evil was held in Washing
ton last night, under the auspices OF the Wo.
man Retormatory Club. Fully one thousand
pcrSous were present, many Of whom were
females Mrs. Spencer, the President OF the
Club, explained the object sought after by the
organization, which wis TO provide rescued
females with such homes and occupations as
will hereafter fit them for useful and honorable
lives.
In the Criminal Court yesterday, Vim. 2.
murder of John Mccarthy, was discharged.
Benz. II. johnson, the colorel man who stole
the records from the registers office and sold
fenced to the penitentiary for one year
The military paraded yesterday and received
the "Od Defenders of Baltimore who paid the
city visit. They were kindly and Hospitality
welcomed aud entertained. MI. Joseph Mclean,
one Of the oldest and most respected citizens Of
Alexandria, was present aS guest on the nc.
cason.
Judge Wylie has denied the motion of Rod
gers e. Sons, of England, for an injunction to
restrain Philip & Solonons, Of this city, from
selling German Rodgers knives with trade
mark identical with that of Rodgers 4 Sons
upon them, on the ground that by the lapse OF
time the English firm will have waived their
right to the assistance of the courts in this
country.
The Richmond Enquirer has an article re-
commencing the State Central Committee to al
ter the basis of representation fixed by the re-
cent State Convention for delegates to conven-
tious to nominate Senator'S ''The committee
did this very thing two or three days ago The
conventions plan was obviously unfair, because
it allowed counties representation on the basis
of the number of townships and not on the
basis of population or registered white vote.
The committee has issued a circular saying that
where grave inequalities exist, the vote of each
county may be scaled. > 49,: $685. ~---.-s-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
|COMMUNICATED.

CONSERVATIVES hIEETING.-A meeting Of
the Conservatives Of Dranesvie Township,
Fairfax county, was held at Thornton, Satur-
day. September 9th, 7. +. Carper in the chair
and +. B. Coleman, Secretary. The object of
the meeting was explained by the Chair
man, to be selection of delegates to rep
resent the township in the County and District
Convention. The following gentlemen were Sc
lectcd delegates to the County Convention
James T. Jackson, Fl. B. Bicksler, G.. W..
Coleman, j. W. Far, r. Fitzhugh, Lyle Fox;
and to tue Senatorial Convention T. f. Car
per, John Powell, r. c. Newman. The meet
ing was then addressed by Capt John Powell
in few appropriate remarks after which the
proceedings we're ordered to be published in
the Alexandria Gazette and the Fairfax county
News On motion the meeting adjourned.
II. i. CARpER, Chairman.
}. b. COLEMAN, Secretary.
The Governor of Virginia has designated
Judge Joseph H. Sherrard, Of Frederick, to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
.YGRTCTL TTR.7L.
LII FERTIL I Z E r =

TALL FERTILE
We have in store supply Of
NO. | PERUVIAN GUANO,
lust received from the agent Of the Peruvian
Government.
OBER:S AA. PHOSPHO PERUVIAN.
MAPE'S NITROGENIZED SUPER
PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
BONE DUST.
BONE MEAL.
POUDRETTE.
For sale at lowest market prices for cash:
HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
sop5 No 2 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
Field Seeds and Fertilizers.

TN STORE and for sale at lowest rates
PRIME NEW TIMOTHY and CLOVER
SEED.
ORCHARD and kENTU CkI Blu r.
GRASS RED TOP, &c. &c.
NO. !. PERUVIAN GUANO, PERUVIAN
BUSEY'S EXCELSIOR GUASO, SOLl.-
BILE SEA ISLAND GUANO. SUPERIOR
GROUND BONE. GROUND PLASTER,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and Ma
CHlNERI ri all kinds.
aug 2j-lm HERBERT BRYANT.
E1ERTlll ZERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

The Governor of Virginia has designated
Judge Joseph H. Sherrard, Of Frederick, to
hold Court in Clarke county. in place of Judge
Edward White, resigned
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-07

THE RESOLUTIONS ADoPTED--THEY RECON-
MEND THAT @. H. DIMMoCK BE RE-
MOVED FROM OFFICE, &C.

Pursuant to announcement published, large
meeting of the mechanics, builders and con-
tractors of this city, was held last night at
Blenner's hall, corner of Marshall and Sixth
streets. The assemblage, though enthusiastic,
was the most orderly we have ever noticed.
All branches of trade was there represented.
On motion, Mr.. Joseph L. Powell, we'll
known builder, was called upon to preside, and
Mr.. james d. Browne, iron-rsiling lnanufac.
turer, acted as secretary.
The chairman, in few words, explained the
object OF the meeting, and, on motion, the fol-
lowing gentlemen, representing the various
branches of mechanism, were appointed as a
committee to prepare the business Of the meet
ing
Messrs. Charles W. Allen, Charles Clinelv.
j. w. Davis William Gibson, B. j. Clutter.
William M. Kennedy, r. Mainyard, N. ID.
Hardgrove, John A. Temple, Jas. D. Browne,
and Vim. Barrett.
The committee retired and shortly afterwards
reported preamble and resolutions which
were amended and adopted as follows:
Whereas, it has besn asserted on good authority
that Captain Q. H. Dimmock, City Engineer has
said that III relation to the bids offered for building
that there was combination among the builders so
bidding; therefore, b. it
Resolved That We repudiate eaid charge and most
positively assert that the same is incorrect
Resolved, That under the crcum stances above
mentioned, we think it due to ourselves and for tho
public good that the Council of the city of Rich
mond displace the said Engineer So far as his con-
nection with the public buildings is concerned we
hold that q. IL. Dimmock the present City Engineer
is incompetent to superntend the building OF houses
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-07
The Southern Pacific Railroad.

This project undertakes for the extreme
south of the territory of the United States
what the Union Pacific has done for the
centre, and the Northern Pacific will ac-
complish for the extreme north. The de-
tails of its connections with the Atlantic
States railway system cannot now be de-
termined, but its eastern terminus in the
Valley Of the Mississippi, and its western
at San Diego, on the California coast, are
to be united by line of railway passing
through region rich in natural resources,
and possessing great advantages both for
railway construction and subsequent set
tlement. 1t may be regarded as one of
these achievements of the future which
require time only fer their accomplish
ment.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-07

The Coal TROUBLES. The i'll results of
the late action of the General Council are
beginning to show themselves. At several
points dissatisfaction and discomfort are
reported, but as yet no demonstration of a
hostile character has been made. AT Pott
vile, Pa, the miners are apparently salts
fed with the resolution of the Council.
but Luzerne county is uneasy, and there is
no doubt that the question of holding out
will reach solution of some kind earlier
than the leaders of the union anticipate.
At Mount Carmel, on Saturday night,
miner named Hoffman was shot in bed.
and to conceal the crime the building was
afterwards blown up with gunpowder.
AS he was working outside of the union.
he is supposed to have fallen by its order
or instigation.
The policy of starving out the miners,
adopted by the railway compaoies and
rich operators, will, it is feared, provoke
the men to some indirect violence, though
SO far, with this exception, they have acted
with great discretion. The operators are
losing thousands of dollars daily, and
cannot now make terms without first con-
suting with the railway companies, who
are determined to make the miners accede
to the most stringent terms before a nego-
tiation is begun.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-07

STORY OF A SwIToH-A piece Of human
hair may be seen at 18 Essex street. with
which is connected most romantic story.
1t weighs seven ounces, is sixty-four inches
in length, of dark brown hue, and as soft
as silk. This is probably one Of the finest
specimens that has ever been exhibited
in America. 1t is from the head of Swa-
bian peasant girl, of whom it is said she
had two suitors. One was rich the other
was poor. The rich one Ia miller, who
owned the cottage in which the fair one
and her mother lived, threatened to drive
his tenants from the roof unless he was ac-
cepted They had already paid portion
of the price demanded, and only desired
time to meet the remainder A hair mer-
chant at this juncture appeared in the vii
iage, and being offered an uncommon
price, she determined to part with her
flowing locks. They were taken to Leipsic,
and sold at the annual fair for $175 to an
American dealer and from thence the
magnificent specimen found its way to this
country. tits valued at $780, Boston
Post