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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

William =. Wood late Chief Of the Secret
Service Of the Treasury Department, publishes
card severely assailiug Secretary Boutwell,.
lie was for long time in position to know
the secret workings of the department. But
unfortunately, the public have no more faith in
him now than they had when he presided over
the old Capitol prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

1t is said that new game for the parlor has
jus. been invented called "Charity aud ConSo-
lation, aud is played with torteits, the rule Of
the game being that gentlemen shall redeem
their forfeits with money, which is to be given
to some charitable purpose. Gentlemen, when
asked to take Il hand in the game, usually say,
they do not cure to play!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The report Of the Board Of Experts on the
causes of the Westtield disaster, at New York,
goes to show that nobody was particularly to
blame 1t expresses the belief that the ex-
plosion resulted from an old defect 10 the boil
er, which was started by the tools of the work
men when it was made, and that it had been
increasing up to the time OF the explosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The New York Standard assumes the ground
that the only method of putting an etfectual
stop to the wholesale slaughtcring of human
beings by railroads aud steam boats. is for the
parties injured or killed, or their friends, to
bring suit for damages forthwith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The Cincinnati Gazette, now that Gen. Har-
Ian has been defeated in Kentucky US u can
didate for Governor Of that State. dominates
him, ut once, as the Radical candidate for Vice
President Of the L. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The report that arrangements have been
made for the sale of the five per ct. National
loan, is confirmed by letter Of Secretary Bout
we'll Of the two hundred millions, seventy
millions had been previously disposed Of, and
the banks are still to be allowed to subscribe to
Fifty millions Of the remainder, if they take up
the offer within sixty days. AS fast as the
bonds are subscribed for they will be redeemed,
and the Interest cease uiuety days afterwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

Efforts are making in Philadelphia to or
ganize steamship company, to run line O
four iron steamships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

Why don't the Administration have Mr..
Butler, the Consul in Egypt, removed at
once? Two of his friends have lately attacked
the American missionary who wrote an account
Of their proceedings, and of--the Consul's con-
dnct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

Some temperance men of Pennsylvania are
now engaged in the work of organizing tenn
perance party, which shall compete with the
two great political parties for the Offices Of the
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
E4R &HLE OR RENT

FOR RENT:-A small comfortable
H% DWELLING rlligibly situated, with mod.
ern inprul rnlrl.t> Possession given iulne
Giately. Apply nj this ollicr. jyls
o- FOR RENT A two-.:ory FRAMED
Mi DWELLING HOUSE, with MAnsnrd
root. supplied with gas and water, on PITT :,
n"twsr', Duke and Wolfe ApPIyto
je HU-tl B. +. PRICE
49, FOR RENT-The DWELLING HOUSE
E$i lately occupied BY Mr.. H. 5. Martin, No
526 King street. This house. is supplied with
water and gas and is in excellent order |, In,
y large garden fronting on the street, and M al.
ley in the rear. Also, HOUSE, No. 43 Pit,
street, between Cameron and Queen, with "a,
and water. Apply to
jc 2l-2awtf WIN. GREGORY
s.. FOR RENT-The BRICK HOUSE. No.
a$i II north Water street; water and gas rem.
moderate. Applyto
je lO-cotf j. II. ID. SMOOT
g. FOR .SALE-The cligbly situated three
E:i story BRICK no USE, lon Duke street be-.
tween Pitt and st. Asaph, containing ten room,
and bath room, with hot and cold water TIE
house is furnished throughout with gas and i.
lures, and is Il most desirable residence. being |,
Gated in pleasant neghborhoud. The aduiu
ing lot is offered with the aforementioned prop
crty, or it will be-. sold separate if desired. For
terms apply at No. ~ south st. Asaph s.. mo 10
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
lGO ACRES or IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and 1 from alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river. The
improvements consist OF BRICK Dwell r.
LING HOUSE. with all the necessary out a$4i
buildings, and an abundance of choice tu;t "
all descriptions. The farm is well waterrd, sn.
has on it II plenty of timber.
800 ACRES HEAVILY TlMBERED LAND
IS miles from Washington city--samc distance
from Alexandria, and about miles from .ts
lion on the W. l. o. r. r., offering ready lnrc
kct for wood and timber
4 FARM, in FMlquicr county, + miles below
Warrenton, and within two miles of station ga
the Warrcnton branch Of the o., A. & NJ. K. K
The tract contains about iU acres is Well tim
bcrcd and waterrd. ami is considered fine graz
ing land
The above property the title t" which IS with.
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon acrntI-
modating terms Apply t" \. t., Gazette "iE'r
feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

1t is generally conceded that the Democrat
c majority in Kentucky said to be thirty thous
and, piU do for q good working majority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has
unanimously resolved that ''the commerce OF
Richmond.and the State at large has suffered,
and IS now suffering from the conduct of the
pilots in Hampton roads aud on James river -
and further resolving that the Chamber Of
Commerce will employ its best efforts to have
the present pilot laws modified so as to admit
vessels in charge of steamers (tugboats) free Of
pilotage to and from the ports OF this State, un-
less the captains of vessels desire the services
of said pilots"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND UNION SOLDIERS
A striking and peculiar incident occurred in our
presence few days since, illustrative of the
good feeling existing between the ex-Coutede-
rate and Union soldiers, who fought against
each other in the late war;
Two gentlemen friends citizens Of Peters
burg, one Confederate, the other lnlon
soldier. were dining at one OF our principal res
taurants, when gentleman from one Of the
surrounding counties came to dine with the
gentleman formerly in the United States army,
and upon being introduced to the eX-Confede-
rate, inquired if he was not the person whom
he, the countryman assisted OFT the battlefield
at Drurys Bluff in 1864 After i brlet CONVEX
sation the Confederate replied that he was,
whereupon a conversation occurred about the
said battle. in the midst Of which it was dlScOv-
cred that the Union officer was in command OF
the forces in the said battle, from whose fire
the Confederate was wounded.
The ex- Union officer above spoken OF, has
been living in this city ever since the close OF
the war, and has been on very friendly terms
with the Confederate for some months past
Strange is it indeed, that seven years alter Il
battle, by mere accident, a wounded Conie'!e,
rate should find out that an ex-Enon officer
and friend was the one who commanded the
charge in which he was wounded, and that tins
knowledge should arise from 4 conversation
with Il Southern man who had aided i'll rcmov,
| ing him off the battlefield when wounded, and
should have taken place at dinner tai lie whcr"
the Southern man, who had aided the Con
federate was the guest of the cx 'ulon officer.
| -RtusJmg If0yrcss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

Horace Greeley is opposed to the female
suffrage movement aud all the nonsense con-
nected with it. In that he shows good sense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The Fredericksburg Herald says that the
mass of the coored people have been taught TO
believe that the ruin of the white people will
be advantageous to them; and they swallow
the nonsense greedy 1t is by means Of this
that the colored vote is kept compact in its
organization, and it is just this temper which
has to be met in Virginia, as we'll as in her sis
ter states. Look at the elections recently in
North Carolina and Ketucky. The eoorcd
vote Of California is estimated at 1000, and
will. it is said, be cast soldly for the Radicals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

A dispatch from San Francisco says The
ship John Bright sailed for Liverpool to-day
with the second cargo Of new wheat of the
season. There is good demand for -four here
for shipment to China, Australia and Singa-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

We really think it is time to let the 'Whar
ton case alone, until the woman is tried, unde
thn laws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

SINGULAR Casa young lady Of Pittsburg
to all Appearances laid dead for % days When
she died (?) there was such a peculiar ex-
no{ on n ef ese sSIHI or
her to be buried On the 22d day she arose
with start, as if just awakened from refresh
ing sleep, and was surprised upon being in
formed Other Rip Van Wrinkle slumber About
her first motion was to go to the cupbord and put
herself outside of a cou pie of pies She then
told the astonished nei ghbors who had filled
the house that she had only been asleep and
dreaming, and became greatly annoyed at what
she thought was their propensity, to tease
her for housekeeping herself an hour in the
wornug" 1t is Il very singular case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

The T. S. Inspector formally accepted the
new St. Clair Canal, connecting Lake Huron
and the ST. Clair river with the Detroit river,
July "a, and the enterprise is now declared ac-
compished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The highest court of Maryland has decided
that Mrs. Henry A. Wise is entitled to the in
surance on the life of her husband. 1t will be
remembered that the Mutual Benefit Company
of New Jersey refused to pay her the amount
and that the case was first heard in Baltimore,
then removed to Howard county, and Subse-
ouently taken to the Court Of Appeals OF Mary
land. Mrs Wise's claim, which amounted to
S22, 600, has Keen paid over to her.
The Fredericksburg Herald says:-"Mr.
Burtch, an active and enterprising citizen, who
removed here from New York several years
ago, died at his residence near town yesterday,
and last night the wife died also. They died
of bilious fever Mr. B. was engaged IN
nursery and the growing of fruit, and was just
beginning to realize on his labor.
The contract recently awarded to COL Albert
Ordway of Richmond, for furnishing granite
for the new Treasury building at Washington,
will be the means of giving employment to at
least four or five hundred stone masons, as It Is
all to be dressed at the quarry previous to be-
ing shipped to Washington.
The total amount of Internal Revenue collcc
ted in the Richmond district in July was 500,
06l IS as follows: Spirits, S3,5l6.5l; tobacco
sls5, SCI; fermentcd liquors. $3.50; banks
and bankers, $3,O7959; gas, $I4G.47; income
syG4 Oh; not otherwise provided for, 5 ,O26'3 81;
penalties, $500.
A new steamship is being built at Richmond
at a cost of SlGj, 700, the lowest estimate to-
which at the North was $20l 900. Ship build
ing could be most proftably carried on at Alex
andria where there is every facility.
D. G. Deiarnette has arrived in Richmond
having completed the object of his visltt. tt
England in connection with the boundary llnt
between Virginia and Maryland.
During the month of July there We're ship
ped from the Bird Internal Revenue district O
this State (Richmond) 1,lO7 :4@O pounds
tobacco.
The increase Of rabbits in Stafford this yea
has been of such character that many garden
ers find it utterly impossible to raise crop Of
cabbage.
The Richmond Dispatch has good reasol
to believe that there will speedily be large
increase in the manufacture Of cotton in tina
city
Mr.. James Phillips, one OF the oldest citizens
of King George county, and u soldier OF the
war of 1872, died on Friday last, aged eighty
nine years.
Up to yesterday there had been $II.OU2. So
of the State debt funded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

JOHN HARLOW. ". Is. HAkL"".
HARLOW y BROTHER
GROCER5, LIQUOR, FEED, AND COW
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron sue":,,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Special attention given to the sale Of Country
Produce We most respectfully Gull the "tt"n-
ton Of the trade to our large and splendid >t"'A
of goods consisting of Wines and I.'4q9f',
Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Break fast Pieces, Bui.
ter, Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrup.
Molusscs, Cod Fish, Mackcrel, Herring, W"'"i-
enwurc, Baskets, Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, C"Insi
Goods, Coal oil, &c, and every other article
usually found in first class wholesale "n'l rruNI
establishment Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive "Dt
pruInpt attention mar ~ y
REMOVAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
EXHIBITION OF BABIES. There WIS L new

EXHIBITION OF BABIES.-There wis new
and novel exhibition in our Courthouse Square
on Saturday evening last-an exhibition OF il
large proportion of the babies OF llarrlsonburg.
Little printed notices had been circula over
town for Il day or Two, stating that there would
be Il 'baby celebration at O'clock at the
place, and on the evening mentioned, and
at the time appointed, a very considerable
number of the little folks were on hand III
their carriages and in the arms Of their nurses
and mothers. 1t was really Il very pleasant
sight to witness. We have never before seen
congregated under the shade OF the trees on the
Court green 50 many sweet, innocent little
ones. The interest Of the occas ion was height
cned and cnliyened BY some choice music rcn-
dered by Messrs Evans, Clay Drake Il Wart-1
mann, and by the smiles and appreciation OF
many Of the matronSa and the young men and mai
dens of our community After retres hmcnts
had been served, procession Of the little peo-
ple was formed and marched out Of the
enclosure, up street and around portion OF the
square, returning again to the point OF starting.
We are quite sure every body was pleased with
the innocent and novel cntertainmcnt-an cx-
hibition suggested and carried forward by Mr.
Joseph DEBTOR, of Harrisonburg, whose love
for little children has become 4 sort of passion
with him.-RocA'ngham Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Pcstience fly
which is said to be the precursor of sickness
and which has made its appearance IN New
York city, has also been seen in certain filthy
localities in this city The fly is about as large
as the common blue bottle and in color reseln,,
bes it, but its body is long and taperlng and
divided in the centre like that Of WASH. .,
First Assistant Postmaster Genera Marshall
denies that +. G. Roxbury, an cx-Contedcrate
soldier, was recently appointed. to y clerks,hlp
in the Postofice Department through his Mr..
M's) personal effort. Mr. Marshall says that
he never saw Mr. Rozbury until he came to
him as an applicant for a position. endorsed by
Senators Lewis and Pool, Judge Underwood,
Representative Mckenzie, ex-Governor Holden,
and other prominent Southern republicans.
Cards are out for the wedding Of Mr. Jeffer-
son Rives of this city and Miss Clara Ilckers,
daughter of Senator Nickers, Of Maryland
The ceremony will take place at the residence
of the brides parents at Chestertown on the
oath inst,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
GROCERIES,.

TEO Mob L K y El Il son,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GkuCE.
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
English and Scotch Ale and Brown Stout; n!.o
Eastern and Potomac Herring
and Mackcrrl,
Nos l6G and 10 KING STREET,
washington Had! BuilIing,j
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. NY II
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
W NJ f. Is ROOF ES
FAMILY GROCER
Has rulIiove,l IL
IA KING STREET,
Below Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
&. WI. RAMSAY,
A MOTHER GREAT REDUCTION
- r. NOV /.

A MOTHER GREAT REDUCTION
4 PRICE or TEAS AND CoFFEEs
japan, uncolorcd, ST. Best hAuH' i.M
OUlvng, 81 and 9Oc; -.
English Breakfast, 81: and 81; :,
Imperial, 81, Sll5; r.,
Young Hyson, Soc 81; =,
GunpOwdrr 81 -, 81 90 -. -
Remember that we guarantee our l'f'o L. i"
fresh, pure amt unmiycd, and if not snl''n''"H
Will 10 'N>"' COFFEES:
Java. Mocha, Ccylon, Maricubo, Layuyra Nal
Rio, Green, Rnustcd or Ground, if de'lr",L 'f''"
to Sc per pound less thun formerly, W. u,
great care in the selection OF our In!i''-' "''
Guarantee them to give entire satisfaction.
We would also call attention I" our st9'N I'll,
.JclIies, Canned Goods, French, EAgli7h aI'
American Must!rds, Cross u 6lackwrIii l'yS
les, American Pickles, Peak, Frcan Y C.' "'i'
ebratcd Biscuits, Albert Biscuits, Pure fFeN'"
Candy, from ~ to &C per pound.
Every variety of Spice, perfectly pure, gFo~h'
and whole 4 liberal discount 20 the trAIn
CHINESE TEA CDMPAN.
n" II North Royal street,
;,nol Near tn" MARKET
RICHARD ". AVERY. t.J'p A
A VERY IL DANlDSOS
N
Dealers III .c.
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, "'-'''
AND LIQUORS,
No. rs King street corner III Alircl
Jan l4-u A"s"''"''"'
r CLINTON MlLBURN,
Wholesale and Retail Drnicr M
GROCERIES,
Corner Cameron and Royal street
(Opposite the Mar et,I l.. Y.
my -tC AIc5u'DI.H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
NNILTBERGER'S

FLAVORING ENTRACTH, 49,.
Are warranted equal to my made, l'} g.,
prepared from the fruits and VII! J." , 49,,
much better than many of tn" hrtF"f'' ''''
sold. VIZ
zzIy- Ask your Grocs5. or Druggist l''
bcrg"r's Ertracts. ,>..,,,1.r
BARLOW'S INDIGO BLUE ...,,
j. without doubt the pest GL''tlr III III" water
for bLueing clothes Il will color lh";r gai
than Jour times the same weight 81 Ii' ..ar
much more than any "thor rcast 6l"t u. liz 800
ket The only genuine is that put HE a. a. STORE
N 233 North Second s., Phil, Pa: , RAJ.
The labels have both WitbeTgcr a.t
,o,,'. ,ama ON them: oil others are c''"'''''
Far sale by mast Grocrrr an" brHgg''''
:,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

FOR RENT-The BRICK HOUSE. No
M#i II north Water street; water and gas rr!:
moderate. Apply to
ie lO-cotf j. II. ID. SMOOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

Mrs. MARY KNIGHT, of Salem. nd., recent
y. called about her death bed hcrrntrc family,
five sons the youngest 81 and the cid est -, all
Of them grandt:ltlrrs who had never lost one OF
their children. She herself WAS Of, and had
not had days serious illness during her entire
life The Knights are known throughout Wash
ington county for their vigorous constitution,
and remarkable nowers Of endurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

A MARTINS RoosT-About five years ago
q growth of mulberry trees in front Ola residence
on the corner of Hunter and Pryorstrects in At
lanta, Ca became the resort, or ''roost' OF
Il few martins, who came regularly there every
evening during the Summer months. Year
by year the number that resort to these trees
has been on rapid increase, and now they are
almost innumerable. The Era says:
"During the day, not a martin can be obser'
we'd in the city limits, but at about six 0 clock in
the evening, they can be seen coming from all
directions in swarms of hundreds They collect
and hover high in the air over the roost until
the whole force seems to be collected. They
form black cloud of feathery nature
that spreads over acres of space, and the pip
ings from their tiny threats, together with their
queer antics, make scene that nightly attracts
large crowd of ladies and gentlemen to the
place When the time comes for roosting, the
cloud gradually settles in Il compact shape, and
then with Il revolving motion, unWinds itself
and pours Il rapid stream into the tree tops,
which in five minutes time are literally loaded
down. and black with their presence They
are never interfered with, and with early morn
swarm away in every direction. They doubtless
come in from almost every portion of Georgia
and the neighboring States
TRIBUTE TO FIRGINIA.-In a speech made
last week at Louisville, Ky, Mr. D. W. Noor-
hees, Of Indiana, said
IF ,on the other hand was calling witnesses
for the Democracy, would point first to the
old State Of Virginia, the most afflicted Of all,
the most torn to pieces Of all, with her male
population driven away, her bosom thrashed
with the thrashing- machine of death from one
border to the other She has emerged as from
fire of ten-fold heat, but she has fallen into
the hands of Conservatism and not of Radical
ism, and no Radical not even Ben. Butler
dares wag his foul tongue or point his felonious
finger at her Cheers. And this | said to
him, too, on the floor Of the House. Virginia,
the very head and front of the struggle on the
part of the South-shc in whose bosom lies
more buried valor than in any other equal space
of ground the sun shines upon applause =
where heroes surprising those that Homer
sung of met and clashed their swords and blea
and died-she on whose fate the whole South
hung, who never faltered, and when her great
leaders laid down their swords all others were
laid down
The /. S Ipspector formally accented the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11
GO ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, q

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

FOR RENT.-A small comfortable
E:$; DWELLING. "ligibly situated, with mod
rrn imprr, rInrLi>. Possession given ,nne
Glately. Apply Ut Tins Office. " Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-11

h2s-Thc Louduun Camp Meeting will be held
in n grove belonging to Mr. Marshall Carpenter,
about |! miles from Bloomfield, and same dis
lance from the old Sc:ton camp ground, COM
lncncng Friday, August 18th. Board and horse
feed can be had on the ground by all who may
wish to attend. WIN. :. BAIRD.
Loudoun county, aug 10-3t