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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08
LEGAL .S'{JTFTES.

VIRGINIA: In the Clerk office Of the Cir
' cult Court of the city Of Alexandria, on the
3lst day of July, 1871: The Alexandria and
Washin gton Railroad Comp y, plaintiff, against
Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, Robert s. Baldwin And
ia mes 5. French, defendants: In chanccry.
The object Of thi, suit is to compel the defend
ants to ltigatc their respective demands 10 the
dividends on !s31! shares of stock in the AlcXan-
dria and Washington Railroad Company, which
is claimed by each of said defendants, and 10 OBJ
tain decree di$posing of the same, and in the
mean time I" stay any proceedings in and for
the recovery Of said dividend Of and from III"
plaintiff until otherwise directed and ordered by
this Court.
The defendants, Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, and
Robt. = Baldwin, not having entered their ap-
pcarance and given security according |" the
act of Assembly anH the rules Of this Court.
and it appearing by affidavit that they are
not residents Of this State, it is ordered that
the said defendants appear here within one month
after due publication Of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect lhcr interests in this sul
and that Il copy Of this order be forthwith insert
ed in the -1!crunGria Gazette, II newspaper pub
lishcd in the city Of Alexandria, once II week for
four successive weeks, and posted III the front
door of the Court House of this city.
4 copy, trStc: MofloN VI AK r. l!L.
Brent Il Wattl.S p. e. jy 3l-lawlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

From the statements made about the conduct
of several of the U. S. Consuls in foreign ports,
it is full time that their proceedings and gener
al behaviour should be inquired into. and three
or four of them, at least, dismissed at once, Us
disgrace to the country in whose service they
act. There is one in particular whose exploits
have been detailedS and the charges made
against him never contradicteI that We have
seen, who should not be allowed to remain an
hour in Office Another one, who is, or was
recently employed at port in Great Britain,
was, not long since, brought up for completely
with few English ''swclls' in most infamous
conduct Reform is much needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The Richmond State Journal has expressed
it's belief that "a half million of dollars at least
were. spent in paying the members of the last
legislature to secure the passage Of the fund
ing BILL" and inquiries, ''if the Democrats will
help to ferret out the. men who sold this impov-
erished State" The Richmond Wing replies
at once, that it has volunteered it's help-,and
adds, addressing the Journal, -"You made the
charge, and We showed you how certain party
on Saturday were against it, and yet, on the
Tuesday following, without any change in the
bill, voted to man for it, This charge re-
hates to the Funding bill. Other charges are
now circulated again, about railroad bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

TIE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIoN.-The
Wilmington Journal Of Monday says: "Our
returns indicate the defeat Of the Convention by
some five thousand majority. We make the
acknowledgement with regret, and with dark
torebodings for the welfare of the State. 1t
is the most serious blow to the prosperity of
North Carolina which it has received. We
submit to the decree of the majority as becomes
law-abidiug citizens, and shall labor faithfully
and zealously to save the State from ruin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1871.

ELECTION IN KENTUcKY.-At the State
election in Kentucky yesterday, the Dem
emocratic ticket was successful The Re-
publicans made gains in the Cities and their vote
was increased The Republicans coucede Les
lies d. election for Governor by about 10000
majority in the State 1t is variously estimated
at from 10000 to 10000, which is a fall
ing off from the Grant-Seymour election of
$4,000 to $4,000, and from 10000 to $4,000
from the last Gubernatorial election. All the
Democratic candidates for the Legislature are
elected. The colored vote was given, in mass,
to the Radical candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The Lynchburg (Va.) News learns that a
row occurred in Putnam county, on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, on Wednesday last,
between party of white and colored laborcrs
employed on the road, in which several on
each side were severely wounded. Major T..
j. Randolph, Jr., of Albemare, a contractor
on the road, endeavoring to quell the row, was
dangerously hurt, having one Of his eyes
Knocked out, and being badly injured other
wise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

A letter from Hampshire county, West Fir-
ginia, says that few days ago, on the propo-
sition for Springfield and Romney townships
to subscribe $4,000 each to the Green-Spring
Run and Romncy narrow gauge railroad re-
suited in an affirmative vote by the Romney
township and negative one by the Springfield
township 1t is said that the board of super
visors' declared the electionin Springfield town
ship void, for informally in returns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The Raleigh Sentinel speaking Of the recent
election in North CaroiEa says, there is one
feature which stands out conspicuously and will
give food for serious reflection in the future
The coIored Vote has again been cast in a solid
body together, with here and there few soil
tary and praiSewo:thy exceptions, against the
mass Of the white people who pay the taxes
into the Treasury" We arc airail-sic omnes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The question ola reduction of the tax on
tobacco in its different forms, has again been
taken under consideration by the manufacture
ers and an effort is making to secure such Of
fetal approval of modification of the present
laws as will strengthen the appeal which the
manufacturers propose to make to Congress
during the coming session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

1t is stated that letter has been received by
gentleman in Parkersburg, W. Va, from
Chief Justice Chase in which the Chief JUS
,ce takes ground upon the late Amendments
to the Constitution, holding that they are valid,
and are parts of the Constitution, and are to
be respected and obeyed as such and this with
out qualification or reservation of any kind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Mr. Greeley having, in the South, on the
subject of politics, ''roared as gently as suck
ing dove" has gone home to consolidate and
harmonic the Radical party in New York, y if
he can, so as to secure perpetually the power
which has oppressed the South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The Baltimore Sun says 1.-The Royal visit
10 Dublin has proved Il failure. The visitors
We're greeted weakly; Hhe sojourn has been UNI
attended with any demonstration calculated to
inspire them with gratitude aud pleasure; Il
great riot preceded their departure, and they
left yesterday amidst silent crowd that would
10 hiss -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

In public speech the other day in Omaha,
u. S. Senator Upton of Nebraska said ~
anu unaterably opposed to the ruinous aud cor
rupting course Of the present Administration,
and here pledge myself to make that opposi-
ton both open and uncompromising
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The story recently circulated concerning the
pursuit in Europe of a man suspected Of being
the murderer of Mr. Nathans in New York,
about year ago, is said to be sensation, y or
''canard."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

If the accounts in the newspapers, published
almost every day, are correct, Mrs. Wharton in
Baltimore, must have been making ''po;soning'
IN occupation for several years past, and killing
or attempting to kill people right and left But
We doubt the truth of most of these stories
We do not want to believe them-although hui
man nature is bad enough for any thing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

We have received the August number Of the
True knight, published in Richmond which
has many articles of interest to the Order OF
the knights Of Pythias.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The President returned to Washington last
night, to attend Cabinet meeting to be held
to-day. All the members to be in attendance,
with the exception Of Secretary Fish, Tie
President was expected to return to Long
Branch tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The Washington Agent of the Associated
Press telegraphs that Mr.. Pleasonton will resign
the Commissioncrship of Internal Revenue,
and will be succeeded by Deputy Commissioner
Douo1occ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The election for delegates to the Louisiana
Radical Convention, as far as heard from, has
gone heavily against Gov Yarmouth. Con-
trary to expectations comparative quiet pre-
vailed. "Col G. w. Carter formerly of this
State, will be prominent man in this Con-
vontion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Its reported that Quantrell, the once famous
guerilla of Kansas, died in 1864, in govern
mcnt hospital in Louisville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Another attempt to assassinate highly re-
spectacle citizen, has been made by the inta-
nous outlaws in Rohcson county. n. &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Rev. Mr.. Boole, of New York, preached 4
sermon, in that city, last Sunday, on munich
pal corruption
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Mrs Katy Gaines who died at Port Royal,
Caroline county, in this State, on the 9th uit.
is said to have been, at the time of her death,
the oldest inhabitant of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

TILE RAG MARKET -OwiRg to the recent
European war the entire stock OF foreign rags
is being sent to the NewYork market They
are admitted free of duty, and the prices Of all
grades of home and foreign rags are usually
the same, but owing to the vast arrivals the
market is overstocked and depressed. In the
wear 1869, S3,795, TT pounds of rags were i'm
ported, valued at $3,457,577. The following
wear even larger amount was imported but
this year the importation will be greatly in
creased. The Suez canal has opened a way for
cheaper transportation from the far East, and;
already the Egyptianrag gatherers are collecting
in vast quantities the accumulations upon the
coast of the Indian ocean. Formerly Italy
and Germany have sent to this contry the bulk
of all the linen rags used but now the new
trade of the East from Alexandria bids fair to
outrival both. The supply of mediterranean
is apparently inexhaustible, Notwithstanding
the fact that native dealers complain that the
people only dispose of their surplus rags after
4 sever and economical inspection Flax being
the general staple in Southern Europe, the
bulk of the Italian and German rags are linen,
and Leghorn is the great emporium. Of the
immense quantity oflinen stock used America
furnishes little or none of it. Linen rags are
always quoted about cent or a cent and a
quarter below the same grade OF cotton rags;
| They are only used for the finer qualities OF
paper, and the supply always being III excess
| of the demand they are never IN such general
demand as cotton. Since the first Of January
| &c, 972 packages of rags have been received at
New York alone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08
EU.E.HEEtI.7L,

fer Wheat is active, though prices are not ma
terially changed; offerings of 4l5G bushels red,
with sales at 100 l0j, 10, lis, l9, l2i, 123,
127, 100 49, l34, 49,, l40 and l43 for inferior to
strictly prime; offerings Of 33G bushels white,
with sales at 100, lj3 and l40. Corn is quiet and
unchanged offerings Of l:'5i bushels mixed and
1876 of yellow, with sales of the former ut 70, and
of the latter ut b. Offerings of l05s bushels
Oats, with sales ut 81 and fl. \ small lot OF
Timothy Seed brought 50 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

The first bale of new cotton has been sold
in Savannah, Ca, for 80 cts per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Gen Spinner writes that he will return home
by the first of September lie seems to be
peasuring altogether and as he makes no men
ton of the new loan, it is probable he has not
been as successful as he expected to be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08
RAILROAD FREIGHT. For some unexplained

RAILROAD FREIGHT For some unexplained
reason a reduction of nearly twenty per Ct was
made on the 29th ultimo, in the western freg ht
tariff Of the New York Central, the Erie, and
the Pennsylvania Central railways. This re-
duction was entirely unexpected to both ship
pers aud torwardcrs 1t was generally believed
that these companies were doing heavy bust
ness under the tariff Of July S, which fact
makes the recent movement all the moro IN
accountable
1t is very evident that powerful influences
are at work somewhere, which this material
reduction in rates is expected to checkmate-
1t is barely possible that the trunk lines of
New York and Pennsylvania have become
alarmed on account OF the vigorous efforts that
are being made to divert the immense distri-
buting trade of the metropolis to Baltimore,
New Orleans, Boston, and Montreal Until
otherwise explained, this reduction may be ac-
cepted as evidence that the railways centering
in New York are beginning to realize the situa-
tion-that they must give shippers the same
advantages tina. can be obtained elsewhere
If such conclusion has been reached, a very
long step has been taken towards retaining the
trade OF this State. -Bu6alo Commercial Ad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

RICHMOND MARKET, Aug. 1.-The market il
steady and fairly active for Wheat, and some
strictly choice samples of white brought lGO
common to good no to l47 red 100 to 1915 to
good to choice. Corn quiet ut SOas2 Oats 41a49
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

INFORMATION WANTED Of the whcrca-
L bouts of TOMMY FOLEY, about nine years
old. who strayed from his home, near the Thco-
logical Seminary, Fairfax county, VA, on the
3lSt ult Any information regarding him. II
left with Mr.. f. G.. Swainc Or Mr. Vim. Cognn,
will be thankfully received.
aug ST. JAMES RlLEl.
CARDINES, halves and quarters Eng i=h
- Salad Dressing. Cross x Blackwell Pickles,
&c, for sale by
augS GEO. McBURNE SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Mr.. GREELEY BEwARE-The National |ir-
giniau, edited by the carpet-baggcr 5. +. Mad
dox, says -"Of all the adventqrers and carpet,
baggers with which the South has been cursed
since the suppression of the rebellion, Horace
graceless. Evidently, Mr.. Greeley's denunci-
atoms of the carpet-baggers have hurt one OF
them. Hit EN- again, Horace Rich. Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08
T.A IES.
CTATE IA XES FOR 1871

The State tax bills for 1871 are now in INV
hands for collection. Al! persons are hereby
notified that they are required to come to my
office, No. - King street, and make payment,
On i'll bills not paid by the lst of September
five per cent will be added to the amount, and
the bills turned over to the City Sergeant, who
is compelled by law to force immediate payment.
g.. w. d. CORSE,
iy 2G-tSl City Treasurer, Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

BENEFIToF HOMESTEAD. Many good things
have been written about the singular claims
which have been made, for the benefit of our
homestead law Our readers will remember
that we published some time ago, story about
the people of an adjoining county who were
taking the benefit to secure themselves against
the exhorbitant taxes otWhich they complained.
This was good; but We find that Bedford is Il
little ahead. Looking over deed book in the
County Court Clerk office. day or two ago,
We saw Il homestead deed, made by IL simple
hearted citizen OF our county, in which,
among other property real, and personal, which
he claims as exempt under the law, he claims
his 'do,cer in l3S acres owned Try his wife
This is decidedly naive and refreshing Bed
Jorl Sentinel ......j
TEA AND HEADACHE Sandusky Reg
iiter says "A writer in the Homeopathic
Quarterly states that tea is Il prolific cause of
headache, and that persons in the habit of
using it who are afflicted with that disagree
able i'll will find it speedily remedied by ceas-
ing the use Of tea. The writer Of this item
has tried the experiment of giving up the use
OF tea and the result is i complete relief, so
far from the terrible complaint which, while
it lasts. units the victim for business or enjoy.
mcnt" On the other hand many persons of
experience in the matter say that tea is 4 cure
| for the headache, and that its Use prevents
attacks of that disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

TERRIBLE ACADEMIA painful and sad
accident occurred at the Clover Hill Mines on
Friday. While the engin which run the
it was discovered that the lowest one, which is
] 500 feet from the mouth Of the incline, had
suddenly stopped On going below to ascer.
tain the cause, it was found that VIM. Thomas,
the young man who had charge Of the engine,
had been caught by the machinery and crush
ed to death. His neck and arms were broken,
and the upper part of his body tearfully mang-
led He was entirely alone, running an engine
at the distance of ] 500 feet below the surface
of the earth, and no one near to render him
any assistance. 1t is not known exactly how
this melancholy accident occurred. Rich. Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-08

Wise,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-23
Grants Retrenchments.

Grant in his inaugural and recent MESA.
ges promised the country all sorts of re
trenchments. OF course the taxpayers have
been looking anxiously for the ful6lment OF
these promises. The following, which we
take from an exchange. is a fair sample Of
how these promises are being kept.
The Senate finance committee have instruct
ed Senator Williams to report bill increas
ing the compensation of all heads of bureaus
to 81 500 Per snnum. This includes the au-
disors and comptrollers Of the treasury, the
assistant postmaster generals and the COM
missioners of the general land office, pen
sions and patents.
Now that nard times are upon US, with the
attendant affections Of high taxes and high
prices for all we cot and wear, it is possible
that we may be able to bear having snothe r
straw or two added to our weight of miser-
les. Let congress 90 on. then, and pile up
expenses, just to see how much the Amer
can people can stand. Probably they woa't
stand it much longer, and then those respon-
sible for the state of affairs now will be
taught the reason why.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-23

Made OF Poor Rum, Whiskey, Proof Spirits
aud IL efuse Liquors doctorcd spIced and sweet
ened to please the taste, called "Toncs"" Appetiz-
ers,'' Restorers," &C.. that lead tho tppler on to
drunkenness and ruin, but are true Medicine, made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of Calfo mia free
from all Alcoholic S;imuiants. They are ths
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIED. md LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE: perfect EeHovator and
lnvigorator tho System, carrying off Gil poisonous
matter ard rcstoringthe blood healthy condition.
No person take these Btters according to d!rec
ton and remain long uGwcll. -
$3.50 VIII be given for Gl fncurable case, provided
the bones are not destroyed by mineral poison or
other means and the vital organs wasted beyond tho
point OF repair
sfcr lnfiammaIory and Chronic Rheuma-
1.sm and e:oui, Dyspepsia, or Indigestion,
Billions a eTIiitent nd I III crni:tt ent Fevers
Diseases of the BLOOD, Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder, these Bi;ters have been most success
fal. such Diseases are caused BY Fitiated
Flood which is generally produced by arrangement
of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, TicltrCss Of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Fluctuations OF the Stomach
Bad taste IN the Mouth, Bilious Attacks. Palpitation
of the Heart Inflammation OF the Lungs Pain in the
regions of the Kidneys, and hundred other painful
symptoms, are the ofsprings of Dyspepsia.
aThey iavigorate the stomach, and stimulate the
p.dliver and bowels, which render them ofUacquaned
efficacy in cleansing the blood of all impurities, and
imparting new life and vgor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptlons, letter, salt
Rhue, Blotches, Spots, Pimples, Pustues Boils Car
b1ncles, Ring Worms Scald Head, Sore Eyes, Erysp-
elias Itch Scurfs, Discoorations of the Skin, Humors
aad Diseases OF the Skin OF whatever name or nature
literally dug up and carried out Of the system in
short time hy the of these Btters. One bottle in
such cases viii convince the most Gcreduous ofheir
curative effect.
1Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you ind its
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-23

One of the great triumphs of q omnpathy 10 the
cure of diseases of DOMESTIC ANNALS. The
Horse, the Cow, Sheep, Dog, and even Hog, are
cured of the several diseases to which they are
subject, by the small doses of Homo patty, with
degree of certainty anu rapidity that is ANA
ring. Some diseases incarAble by the ordinary
the ease with which the medicine may be given
and the rapidity of the cure is perfectly slight
full. No one who has witnessed the astonishing
cures Performed on Domestic animals by Hum
phrey's Veterinary Specifies would willingly
subject them to the ba-barous tortures and the
lin geripg uncertainty of the old system.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-23
gailr) Argus.
Grandfather Darling,

Grandfather 10 past ninety, ard little May but
four;
Yet they love to sit together beside the cottage
door;
And as the old man dances his darling on his
knee,
He tells her of the far-hack time when he was
young IS she.
| Those long and rambling stories May Oft before
But she listens with wide-open ears to every well
known word;
And in her mind che wonders II he remembers
The men who lived in Noah's ark, when this old
world WAS new, .-
Gran dfather's hair is scanty, and white ssdriven
snow,
While Mays rich curis are golden, kissed by the
suns warm glow;
But Is the young head n.stIes fondly against the
old,
You see the sunlight blen ding the silver and the
gold
Grandfather is not book learned, but from his
early youth
He has striven to walk Heavenward, and loved
the way of truth;
And now he clasps his darling as the DAY is get.
ting dim,
And both together nurnur 3 simple evening
hymn.
His staiw art sons came round him-au we'll ad-
vanced in years
And tells him how the world goes on, with all is
hopes and fears;
But from their modern gossip he turns away to
hear
The childish prattls little M,yis whispering to
his ear.
Folks call the old man chilssh--it may be even
His heart 10 as q ohild's, and this we love to
know;
And some where it is written that not the wise
alone,
But those who live in child-like faith our Father
calls His own.
Grandfather is past ninety, and little May but
four,
So they will not sit together long bes ds the cot
tsge door.
But we know when the old man from earth lie
called away,
His God and hers, will still protect his darling
little May.