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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

y LITTLE OUT OF PLAcE.--The National
Baptist gives the following, on the authority of
the Rev. I. G. Morris: A parrot, belonging to
some friends of mine, was generally tai ken out
Of the room when the family assembled for
prayers for fear he might take it into his head
to join irrevercntly in the responses. One
evening, however, his presence happened to be
unnoticed, and he was entirely forgotten. For
some time he maintained decorous silence,
but at length, instead Of "Amen,' outhe came
with Cheer Boys, Cheer On this the but
Ter was directed Ia remove him, and had got
as far rs the door with him, when the bird,
perhaps thinking that he had committed him
sell: and h,l better apologize, carl out,
Sorry sp,s. The ovcrpowering effect on
the company nay be more easily imagined
than described
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Ex-Governor Henry A. Wise publishes =
letter maintaining that the want Of the South
is to have reliable, honest and exact information
ofterritory and population widely disseminated
in Europe, and second is the formation Of
companies of land proprietors to clear titles, and
procure such information, which is then to be
conveyed through responsible agencies. Such
an association for Virginia has been formed in
Charlotte county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The Georgetown Courier says George
town, which was an incorporated city long be.
fore the seat Of the Federal government was
established here, is credited with only 1885
inhabitants by our late census, while we feel
quite sure there arc, at least, Is, 900 souls here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Corn CRop.-The farmers Of the county
have pretty ganerally cut and shocked their
corn. The yield, though small, because of the
unprecedented drought with which we have
been visited in this portion Of tue Valley, is
larger than was at first anticipated. 1t was
stated and believed, three weeks ago, that the
average yield over the county would not be
more than barrel to the acre Several of our
farmer friends give us theinformation that with
them and amongst their neighbors the aver
age will be about two barrels This is not even
half crop. but decidedly better than no crop
at all. The injury TO grass and fodder, to-,
gcther with the low prices for which most Of
our farmers have sold their wheat, will keep
most Of the corn crops in the farmers own
granaries, for farm and household purposes du-
ring the scant winter which is approaching; and
it may be calculated that trade, in consequence
this year will he unusually Inactive |'mch's-
ter 7r'm.S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The Norfolk Journal correctly observes that
mo community can flourish, no business can
thrive when the affairs of the State are admin
istercd by corrupt and dishonest men, having
no interest in the general welfare, and inau-
enced solely by desire for their personal profit
and advancement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

1t is said that grey hair has become very
fashionable, in New York, and white powder
is much used to heighten the effect Of locks
just turning Light brown powder is also IN
essential contribution to lady dressing case,
as nature does not often bestow the golden
chestnut sung of from timc immcmorial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The Commissioners of Emigration, in New
York, it is said, by various precautions and
regulations, have succeeded in giving some
measure of security to the immigrants landing
at Castle Garden. Not one-tcnth as many
robberics by the organized bands of thieves who
preyed upon the Immigrants occur now as
fnrmar,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

lRIcE OLA CONSULATE Mr.. George Roose-
welt, clerk in the Interior Department, APP
peared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last
US witness ia the case Of the Government
against Dennis Darden, and testified as follws ::
Il am a clerk under the Government in the
Interior Department; have been so for about FIVE
years. was seeking Tor position
and | was introduced to John Mccarthy as a
lobbyist; / wanted consulship, but l had
not money enough had only about one hun
dred and fifty dollars.
Judge Fisher. How much money does it
take to get consulate? Three hundred dol
lars. What consulate did you apply for p
Pernambuco BRAZIL That is small consulate
1t is worth $1,000, III gold, a year. How
much did you lend him? Two or three hun
dred dollars - Wash. Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The Virginia Star says 1.-THE interests CT
town and country should be reciprocal. The
people of the country should be proud Of the
growth and prosperity of the towns in their
midst, and the town people should be glad to
see the surrounding country advancing in pop
ulation and wealth. They always arc glad at
thus seeing prosperity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Rev. DR.. Cheever, of New York, has pa
tiently waited for. the arrears Of his salary due
By the congregation. Lately tho church ediice
wss sold and out Of the proceeds of the sale
the pastor received his dues, principal and in
terest, which amounted 70 just s6O.OD He
now lives in villa in New Jersey, aud believes
that patience sometimes wins fortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Five buildings east of the First Market, in
Petersburg, Va, owned by Robert b. Boiling,
and occupied chiefly as restaurants and puryey-
ing establishments by different persons, were
burned yesterday morning. Loss about $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The loss by the burning of Jessup Il Moore
paper warehouse in Philadelphia, yesterday,
was great. The warehouse was valued at
$4,000. The stock on hand $500. O0n-much
Of which was damaged,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The OYSTER TRADE. Although the oyster
season has not fairly opened yet il largo, bust
ness is being done by the shippers. One house
shipped five thousand barrels last week: and at
least twelve or fifteen thousand barrels addi-
tional were shipped By other houses. We arc
informed that the season has opened earlier
and more briskly than ever before known.
The weather is ZOO warm yet for the packers
to do much,
An cnterpri<iug firm commenced the ship
ment of oysters to San Francisco via the Pa
cifc railroad last Winter. Although they were
ridculcd, they persisted and shipped six thou
sand barrels. The result verified their saga
city; for they reaped q handsome profit from
the venture Norfolk oysters arc now found
al! over the South and West. When all our
railroad connections are completed Norfolk
will enter the list as L formidable competitor
to Baltimore in the oyster trade. The trade:
already large, is growing in magnitude every
year II the taxation is not made too heavy,
the business will grow larger and larger. With
wise and proper laws Norfolk will become the
first oyster market in the country. But care
must be taken that the goose which lays the
golden egg is not kiled.-NoGoN Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The President, in sustaining all the appoint
ments which have been made by Collector
Casey, Of New Orleans, is considered as en-
dorSing the action of his brotherin-law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The President is in Chicago. Four members
of the Cabinet are now in Washington, namely:
Secretaries Bclknap, Robson. Dclano and
Postmaster General Crcswcll. Cen Sherman
will leave tomorrow night for St. Louis. on
private business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

There is 'feverish, if not an actual bel
licose spirit prevailing in Utah among the Nor
mons, and many fear there will be an outbreak
among them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The persons accused of stealing the vouchers
from the Comptroller'S Office, in New York,
have been held to await the action Of the Grand
Jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
.YIR RED.

September 18th, 1871. by Re-. l.. II. Ccel-
shaw, Mr.. WIN j.. REID and Miss MARTHA
j. FOLLIN, daughter Of Richard Fo!lin, esq
all Of Fairfax county, Va.
At the same tims, by the same Mr.. RlCHD
J. FOLLIN and Miss MARY FRANCES
HENDERSON, daughter Of Robert Henderson
esq, all of Fairfax county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

A Washington dispatch to the Philadelphia
Telegram speaks of "rumor'' that discrep-
ancy has been discovered in the accounts Of
another army paymaster, TO a considerable
amount
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The NEEDS OF THE SorTH.- 1.-The New
York Tribune under this head has Il practical
article, from which We make the following
quotation:
1T may be true chat the South needs mon
cy, or such capital IS is instantly available and
convertible but she cannot afford to borrow
it. If she could borrow five hundred millions
tomorrow, it might give her instant relief
but that relief would be factitious-like the
strength obtained by the tipper from his dram
and would but increase her ultimate cmbar-
easements. She needs rather to get out Of
debt than to get in dceper-to sell property
that she is unable to Use, and devote the pro-
ceedS to make available the residue Of her now
dormant resources. 81 her men of substance
could sell two thirds of the land, timber, ores:
&c, which now employ no labor and afford no
income, the residue would have y greater mar
ket value than the whole has at present. and
they would Ike able to Lny stock, implements,
machinery, fertilizers. ETC., Tor lack of which
| their efforts are now relati vely inefficient and
fruitlosS.
The South needs more people. greater d.
versity of pursit. more slsill, more energy and
thritt-more mills, more shops. more factories,
more furnaces she does not need more capt.
tai than will inevitably flow in upon her if she
Gun UuL utlllZC WIFI Sic :llTCtluN HIS w SuD-
nit these suggestions to her leading minds, in
the hope that they may sow some seeds of flu
ture thrift and progress.
We have tried to impress the same ideas
upon our people. Csc your credit and the
capital YOU have to ,lavelope the country: to
put into operation the useless capital We have.
Let the cheap, WORKOUT lands be covered with
sheep until they can be made more valuable
tor something else. Let every man who is a a
| need be. at once, for what it will bring-one-
half Of the surplus that he can not cultivate
aud manage. Let those who are in debt, along
the railroads and the river, sell their high
priced lands, and go further back, and they
can buy the same quantity for one-half or one
third the money. Two good results will en-
sue, they will get out of de BIT; the rich noun;
tain country will improve in population, and
they can make as much and live as well. No
| need Of going to Missouri, or Texas. or any
where else.--Amhetst Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

1t is said that peat has been successfully
used as fuel Tor steam purposes. on board :
North River steam boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

VIRGINIA FAIRS The Virginia fairs begin:
Richmond-Statc Agricultural Society. De-
tober 81, -four days.
Petersburg--PctcrSburg Agricultural Soc!-
ety. October "a, jlour days
Wythevillc-- Southwestern Virginia :Agri-
cultural Society, October II.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Mechanical
Society, October II.
Newbern-Pulaski Agricultural Society, De-
tober 5. lone day.
Lexington-Rockbridgc Society, October /.
Staunton--Augu>ta County Fair. October l..
Winchcstcr-Shenandoa Valley AgricuI-
tural Society," October IS.
Danville-Border Agricultural Society Of
Virginia and North Carolina, October "a
RELICS OF WAsHrSGToN.-Mrs Ella B..
Washington. of Virginia. made application
through counsel at the special term Of the Su-
preme court, held in this city to-day by Judge
Hogeboom, tor an order for 4 peremptorv man
damus, compelling Asher p Nichols, Comp
troler of the State. to pay over to her the sum
Of 500 900, the price asked for certain relics of
Washington, hitherto described in these COL
umns, which have been delivered at the State
Library, and which the Legislature last winter
he'd appointed 4 commission to ascertain their
value. The Comptroller. it will be recolected
has declined to pay the amount asked. After
argument had been heard for aud against the
motion. it was denied by Judge Hogeboom
Albany Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.
40 siop0 the very age and body ofHle Times.

John Rogers, the Brunswick, Me-, defaulting
cashier, with his plea of guilty, has made full
confession, showing that he began as cashier
twenty years ago at salary Of $500, and that
his salary had been inadequate for his ex-
penses. He had accumulated $4,000 in prop
erty, which is turned over to the bank, his wife
having waived her claims He had loaned and
lost $4,000. The rest of the deficit, Of which
the total is S44, 900, had been used in living
only. None had been employed in speculation.
In San Francisco, Buenaventura Perda, ale
ged to be one of the Spanish soldiers who rob-
bed thcSpanish army paymaster Of $500, 900 in
Cuba, last winter, gave up $40 900 on the 18th
of this month, alleging that he had been rob-
bed of his share of the plumber BY his servant
in Chicago, and lost portion OF the SUM IN
speculation in San Francisco. Pcrda now sues
for the money, asserting that it Was wrongful
ly taken from him by them.
The English journals report the circumstance
that the Archbishop of York lately officiated
in the parish church Of Glengarry, and con.
Quoted the service according to the forms OF
Scotland. The Bishop of Winchester conduct
ed service in similar manner in Glengarry
parish church on the Sunday previous. The
Church of Scotland, Is Presbyterian, while inc
Archbishop of York is next to the Queen the
ecclesiastical head of the Episcopal Church.
4 dispatch says that the fever at Jackson
Vicksburg and Natchcz has been exaggerated.
A severe frost visited Jackson, Mississippi,
last night, and all danger from the yellow fever
is past. Three deaths from fever have occur
red in the last twenty four hours in Charleston
The colored woman, Caroline Johnson
charged with numbering her infant child, on
the 10th of November last, was convicted OF
murder in the second degree Yesterday IN the
Baltimore Criminal Court, and sentenced to
the penitentiary for twelve years
VIM. H. Pritchard was executed yesterday
at Towsontown, Baltimore county, Md; tor the
commission of an outrage on the person Of Mary
Scndel on the I'd Of August, 1870.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

1t is said it has been discovered that the ru-
NOR of the finding Of evidences of a Bonapartist
conspiracy in France had no foundation in truth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, We, Fostofase
september Is, 1871.
Persons calling for letters will say they are id,
vertised and give the date Of the list.
II not called for within thirty days they will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The Alabama Claims Board Of Arbitration
will moi meet ut iicncva for at least TWO
months vet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Blue LAWS We are informed by one
of our most respected citizens residing on the
South of Dan that one of the colored churches
in that section recently arraigned, tried and ex-
PEELED c female member Of their church on the
fcation being the habitual Wearing Wearing of ia sehis
non What next in the shape of ecclesiastical
crimes? --Chatkanl Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

,NIr. Francis V Sutton. an Old citizen Of
Richmond. died III that city Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30


Mr. Bucks VINEYARD IN WARREN COUN-
TY. From 4 letter in the Richmond Wing
giving IN account of Mr. Buck $ vineyard, we
cxirac; tie following 1.-The Belmont vine
yard the property Of Mr.. VI. B. Buck. lies
90 ,aur IL III" Blue Ridge, Il mile south OF
Front l;,yH 1t is the most extensive vine
yard in tic State 1t covers many acres about
hail way w the mountain.
regard Mr.. Buck as the most useful citizen
| ia this section OF Virginia. He was III" first
tn lc,i The capacity and adap:abIl!ty of this IT.
2inn /, IIi:S. and particularly 10 grapes
.ir. bict' : enthusiasm over the adaptability
Of the southern slope of the Blue Ridge to fruit
culture is intense For that purpose, especial
ly Cor grapes and apples, he regards 1t rs the
choice portion OF the continent. In quantity
and size, the Pacific slope may surpass it-but
in dalica"r OF favor, it la, no rival. The ap-
pic may &c made quite rs src%, Il source Of
profit u he 4lapc IL .aricti..s "i' highest
quality here alone lave their home. The Al
hcn.aTIr ,ipnin the most iastidiouS Gifts genus,
and when in perfection. unsurpassed by the
golden fruit Of the Hesrerides, is found no
where else.
NJ: Buck told me that he had established
| one important fact. ~ his entire satisfaction
| that hc can produce on lie Blue Ridge i bet
ter wirc ,han has yet been produced in this
country. In conversation with Mr.. PAIL, an
enlightened German, who has charge Of Mr..
Is. wine manufacture, he said that Il Catawba
vine beaut!ful am er- colorcd-iour years old;
made ly Mr. +. before Mr.. i. arrlved-wouId
ne highE? esteemed "irher III Germany or
France III" SAINT gentlemen expressed Great
confluence in the capacity Of our grapes for
The varieties which Mr.. Buck is now using
and thinks highly of,are the Catawba, the Ives,
the Concord Norton Seeding and the Della
| ware. The first AID last maxi white wines
the other three red The Norton promises; a
wine, when nIa.'rcd by age, comparable to the
burgundy. The lr"a also promises well. The
Concord which is . Very hardy and prolific
grape, yields largely IN juice, and will make Il
good table beverage. Mr.. PAIL had, before
coming to Mr. Buck made experiments with
the Cunningham. native Of Cnmber!and or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Col. Edmund Pendleton has been nominated
for reelection to the State Senate from the
Botetourt district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
YNDER " l. AR.

Scotch Wool Md Mernn Vests for gentlemen,
all sizes.
Ladies Merino Vests and Drawers.
Misses and Boys Vests.
\ fine line Of those stout, iron frame White
Cotton Hose, both for ladie, and children.
Gents Brown Cotton Half Hose. Of superior
quality, FOR the fall and winter.
Chlldrens Fancy Wool Hose.
Also, Gaiter', white and c"orcl .,.,
Fall colors in superior Kid Gloves SIX,
Buck and other lined Gloves. Just received
sep 30 }. ". STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
CU.T.HERCf.4k.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept. S0.-The mar
ket for Wheat is active at IN advance; offering,
OF 1915 bushels white and red, with sales Of tho
former ut 10 for choice and of the latter at 49,
100 lis TO- III and l71j for good TO strictly
choice. Corn is unchanged offerings Of 4lo
bushels mixed and yellow, with sales Of the for
mer at 81 and So. Oats are less active: ssi-' a.
SO and 81, with offerings 49, buShcl-.
ALEyASnEI, CATTLE MARKET Septembcr:s
ReDortrd bv j. H. Sn,oot Lee Stock Broker,
Beef Catt!e-Thc offerings TINS Week amounted
to about 800 head. ST. Of which were sold 10 the
butchers al from y to 4tc gross, most Of the sales
being made ut from g to 4tc and aYeraS ing Bic
The Cattle lcf: over, 24O head, were driven to
the District markets. Market active.
Cows and Calvcs-Are in full supply, with n
fair demand for No | at from 40 to $50 per head
Common and ordinary are neg iccted 1T from ~
10 $50 per head.
Sheep and I.ambs-The offerings amounted t.
about 700 head, most of which were sold u the
butchers here and To spectators from the Dis
trict markets. at prices ringing from 3 to 81 per
head for mixed lots The demand for FIT Sheep
is falling oil, while coarse-wool stock Sheep aro
Hogs-Are arriving more freely, and are sell
ing very readily at from 81 to tic per ID net.
GEoEGETnwS CATTLE " ARKET. AT Droycr.
Rest yesterday, the market wus dull with
slight decline in prices from last weeks quota
tons Nine hundred ard sixty Beeves were OF:
fered, and about one half that number disposed
of. The prices ranged from So TO So per cwt
for Cattle on the hootf One thousand Sheep
and Lambs were offered. Selling prico for Sheep
4 - /, - So and for lambs , 81 10 50 per head.
The latter went of dull, with decliho Of &c on
last weeks sales. From 800 to 400 head ofCattle
and about $50 Sheep were left over. No Hogs
were offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

differ largely IS to what the average produce
Of the country is, but if We assume 1t
TO be what perhaps the ulajorlty OF those who
have dealt with the subject assess II at-name-
y, thirty bushels per acrc--a deficiency OF SIX
bushels per acre means an extra importation
of some two and q half millions of quarters.
And as our average importation IS about eight
million quarters Of wheat, it follows that up to
next harvest there will be required some ten
and half millions Of quarters of torei gn wheat.
Any quantity that may now be stored in this
country would OF course have to be deducted
from this estimate OF. required importations.
1t appears however, TO be generally agreed
that the stock in farmers hands of old wheat
is nearly or quite exhausted and that although
there are in granary in the ports Of the United
Kingdom very considerable stocks Of wheat
yet Of these large proportion is of corn of
poorquality, or that has been Injured in transit.
OF course, as what is one mans meat is an
Others poison, so the comparative failure of
the English crops is the creation Of larger
market for our own. Nor is tho failure of
wheat alone to be noted in England. There
is similar failure in potatoes. IF says the
Review, there were such crop OF potatoes as
last year we should anticipate less than ordi-
nary consumption of bread. But potatoes, like
wheat. nave partially Jailed TINS year, disease
Of different kinds has destroyed much Of the
crop, and it is certain that potatoes will neither
be plentiful nor cheap a. they were last year.
" hat Is lacking IN potatoes must be supplied
hy bread - that VT estimate that the con-
sumption of bread will be on very full scale.
1t seems to be clear, therefore, that impOrta-
tons must h1 made to an extent larger than
usual, even il we consume every pound of home
grown wheat available And no doubt the
current prices are high enough to attract the
produce Of the whole world and to pay the
cost Of its conveyance to this country. Such,
them is the prospect for our own grain pro-
ducers, SO far as concerns the English market.
Nor is England alone open to III. France,
owing to her lack of horses for ,lins the soil,
and to the trosts and thaws which spoiled her
crops is worse off than England. and is open,
therefore, as market for our corn growers. =
PhikqHe7Dhm Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

JUST OPENED.
Black and Colorcd Popn' and Epingel'ne,
in all tho various shades.
Black English Bonibazlnes.
Reps, black and other coor,.
French Sattines, in black, ma-oon hI"r' green
and all tho various shades.
"a Black DeLaines, fine quality
Splendid line Of Black AlpacaS
Mohairs Plads, White Alpacas, and great
variety of DRESS GOODS of conunoner tanT I
son 20 !. VI. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

CEAMLESS KID GLOVES.
Received this DAY direct from the i ~
full supply of the above ccie0'a!ya Aiu E'2r 90
nar. .."'''' e. C.. BERRY,
.nn 70 - King street.