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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07
King George Conservative Convention

King George Conservative Convention
The delegates of the county of King George
convened at the Court House on Oct. 5, 1871,
for the purpose OF discharging the duty entrus-
ted to them by their constituents, to nominate
a candidate Of the Conservative party to repre-
sent them in the next House Of Delegates.
The Convention was called to order by Maj.
Jno D. Rogers the County Superintendent,
who made few remarks, impressing upon them
the great Importance Of uuanimlty, harmony:
discarding all party. sectional and private con-
siderations. act as unit, which is the cause
of true success with any party.
On motion, Mr.. Wm. 3 Coaklcy was elected
permanent chairman and Capt. &. W. Grigsby
appointed secretary
On motion, it was decided that the vote for
delegate be taken viva vocc and not by ballot.
The following. preamble and resolutions were
offered by Mr.. Coakley:
Whereas, having in VIEW the promotion of
the complete success Of the principles Of this
party in opposition to the baneful influences Of
Radicalsm, which have oycrwhelmed all our
Southern States:
Resolved, That the gentleman who is select
ed by this Convention to represent them in
the approaching election, shall be pledged to
sustain Conservative principles as expressed in
the last Convention, 10th August, 1871, in the
city Of Richmond
Pesolrsd, That We promise and pledge our
cordial and earnest support to the nominee OF
this Convention, and that We will discard all
party ard personal considerations, rally around
our champion, presenting one united breast
work against radlcalislH which is the embodl-
ment OF all corruption and oppression.
Nominations being next in order, the names
Of the following gentlemen were prese ntcd:
Mr.. Thacker Rogers and ljr. Thou,as }. Ar
mold. The vote was then taken and sir. Roger
declared the nominee having re'eived The
largest number of votes
On notion 4 com .nttrc Of two were appoint
cd to wait upon Mr. Rogers, announce his
nomination. and invite him to address the Con
| ventl0n. lie v.dc very earnest and practical
speech, pledging himself to stand by the Con:
sentative party who had thus complimented
him: that be was in favor Of liberal system OF
educatlon; proper reduction of taxes and other
expenditures, and if elected, will g"tn the Leg
islaturc, aud ito all iii his power 10 project the
county and STATE Interests without fear or
ilvorlu IN.
Hwk""L THAT believing Mr. TAackrr R"g-
rrs t" r.r2rir perfectly with tilc Conservatives OF
Virginia. VT hereby nominate him rs our can
didatc. and ask the people ct Ming George to
unite III e!2ctlu% HIM To carry out these rrlncl-
l|,.< in The discharge OF all his pubic duties
t'm nniiul!, ii Was ordered HAT the procc4d
lne> o! this Convention e. published !" the
Richmond. Fredericksburg papers and AleXan'
lrlu Gazette, after which the Convention adj,
journed sine die.
WM Z. CuAkLEY, Chlrman
4, W i,DIrspy Sa,rot1ry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

Since the Southern Claims Commission re-
sumed the taking of testimony on Tuesday, they
Mrs. Louisa Kearney, widow Of the late Col.
kearney, ofthe Corps OF Engineers, tor prop
erty taken near Alexandria, amounting to
nearly $1,000 The Commission will not con-
sent at this tine to allow their special Com
miSs(oaers in the South to receive testimony in
support OF any claim exceeding $1,000 in
amount; but claimants who have already filed
claims exceeding that sum, may, by reducing
the amount, bring their cases within the juris-
uiction Of their resident Commissioners. No
further applications for the hearing Of testi-
mony can be entertained by the Commissioners
uutil after the first of January next
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as the mouth piece of gentlemen who declare
they belong to 10 party, and by whom he was
heartily appIar,l:A make his attack upon me?
an attack which could i,r productive Of no
good, and which common courtesy should have
caused him to omit, 10 matter by what comb
nation he might have supposed was nominated.
What object could he have had but to create
,lisaffection where there should have been
unanimity ;discord where there should have been
harmony Where was the dissatisfaction lie
speaks of, when | was the choice of the city
delegates representing all classes Of the COM
munity, by u clear majority. where the Sy,
tenn Of electioneering By which the people
were not only deprived OF voice but even OF
representation, when the proposition to vote
upon the basis of the last Congressional election
would have been introduced BY Mr. Cazenorc,
4 supporter Of mine, had lie rot been called to
the chair and the vote Gy him handed to Mr..
Carne, supporter of Mr.. Hell. understand
from gentlemen who heard Cox. Ball, that his
personal illusions to myself were made before he
was interrupted, and the interruptions arose from
his making such illusions. As to what lie was
pleased to say about me- have but little to
reply That am unknown in this community
where | was born and raised. and where my
father lived treat many years before me Is
strange, but i am unknown, it Is far better
| that should remain 50 forever, than to enjoy
| the extensive but questionable political reputa
ton of Col. NJ. Dulany Ball. who
With pleasure owns lis errors past
And makes each day q critic on the last
As to my Icing 4 stripping, my youth will
never make ME forget myself so tar as to attack,
! in his absence, and when lie had no chance OF
defending himself, man from whom Itad r.
ceirea inrar'oHy the utmost Kindness and cor
sheraton.
In conclusion, my fellow citizens: | have K
ceived the nomination unsought for on my part,
and after had declined to become candidate
The success Of our ticket mainly depended upol.
the cordial support it would have received at
your hands, and this. Col. Ball has attempt
ed to prevent Believing sincerely that il
Is your wish that should accept thr
nomination, do accept it, and intend TO nahe
an active and thorough canvass, and will u,s'
every effort to insure the success OF our tickle!
| If elected pledge myself 10 advocate every
measure thar will tend to increase the prosperity
| of our dear old town and always to consider
| mwsiJ hound to obey the instructions Of IDA
| ority Of my constituents or II resign.
| ALEXANDRIA. Oct t. ). {. NEALE.
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Aing George Agricultural mn.i Poni"-
logical Club.


The turner's Of Kin" gorge met At the Court
HOUSE ON October :,iiI, ISL. lor the purpose
Of organizing i county club, h;Niug for It's OBJ
jcc' the promotion of agriculture. and thereby
rive more light to its farming interest.
On motion, Major Jno d. Rogers called DR..
H. d. Ashton to the chair, and Mr. Frank e..
Fil2hugh was appointed secretary.
Re~oir.R THAI ,i;S be called the 'Agrcl!-
turai and Pomolosical Club.
The following gentlemen were unanimously
elected officers for the ensuing year:
Dr. Richard H. Stuart, President: Mr.. +.
Dickinson, Vice President; Mr.. Frank {, Eitz-
hugh. Secretary; Mr.. II. Byrd Lewis, Treasurer.
On molten, the club adjourned to meet at
King ticorgc Court House on Saturday the llth
day ui' November, 1871 ~ o clock u. III.
DIR. II. d. ASHTON, Chairman.
+. G. FlTZHUGIi, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER I. 1871.
When the issues involved in the approaching

When the issues involved in the approaching
election, in this State, are taken into consde-
ration, the necessity for electing to the Legis-
lature men who will faithfully reflect the senti-
ments and wishes Of the people Of Virginia,
should be apparent to all, and prevent the
slightest disaffection on the part Of the Conser-
natives. These issues are Of too great magnitude
to permit of any abatement in zeal or energy
until the fight is over and the victory won. Too
much depends upon the success OF conserva-
tive principles and the election Of men who
will carry out those principles, to admit of any
akewarmness or apathy. The State govern
nent again under Radical rule, all the evils
that follow in its train would be visited upon
our people, and there would be repetition Of
the scenes that have been enacted in most OF
our sister Southern States, where that party
has held sway. 1t then behooves all who really
desire that Virginia should prosper-all who
want to see her waste places built up, her lands
made productive, her cities flourish, her trade
and commerce restored, her people prosperous,
and the tdeo immigration flowing into her
borders, making labor plentiful and remunera-
tive, and capital abundant, to see to it that
no stone is left unturned, TO secure the sue
cess of the candidates. who, of her people, are
acquainted with the wants Of the State, and
who know how and when to tighten the bur
dens inflicted by the imposition of q form OF
government unsuted to the traditions and
habits of our citizens, and which, while it may
have succeeded in thickly populated sections
Of the country has. by experience, been proved
oppressive, in the sparsely settled regions of
the South. Upon the next Legislature may
levolve the selection of Judiciary or u part,
at least, and how important is it that that tri-
bunas, revered by every right thinking man,
should continue in the hands of those who are
actuated by pure and proper motives, and not
the mere minons Of party, to do its behests
and iabble the ermine in the filthy pool of
politics These and other like considerations
should arouse our people to the Importance Of
the approaching contest; should induce them
to lay aside all personal considerations, and to
work from now until the election for the sue
cess of the candidates put forth by the Conser
vatives, and with united and harmonious ac-
ton, victory equal to that of 1869 will crown
their efforts ...'
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.Y.4RKYED.

At tho Church Of the Epiphany, Washington,
ID. C., on Wednesday, October 4th, 1911 by
Right Rev. VIM. Pinkney Assistant Bishop OF
Maryland Mr. SAMUEL cox, Jr., Of Chnrle'
county, and Miss ELLA MAGtUDEk' ''
Montgomery county, Md.
At the residence of the BRIDE father OF. We'd
nesday, the 2Oth ultimo, by Rev. William )
CEiIes, Dir. WILSON COMPTON and Mi;; j
KATE CARPENTER, eldest daughter of VIM
B. Carpenter both OF Charles county, Nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

OF HAWTHORNE posthumous romance, .
Boston letter writer says The story is called
;Septimus, and from internal evidence must
have been written about eight years ago. The
scene is laid during the Revolution. The story
is of about the same length as The Scarlet
Letter. and is virtually complete. 1t will be
printed exactly as he left it, except that the
name, which is singularly insuggestiyc. will be
changed" .......r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

John Fitzgerald, of Baltimore, ran Il foot
race against time, on the Herring Run Course,
on Monday Fitzgerald was announced to run
FIVE miles in thirty-fve minutes, against time,
for 81 900. The race excited considerable in
terest, and large crowd was present to Wit
ness the contest. Fitzgerald won the race in
thirty-two minutes and fifty-six seconds, having
run the five miles in two minutes and four
seconds less than the time named -thirty-fve
,niputrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

a dispatch from Galveston reports that the
election has, generally, passed off quietly in
Texas Result not known. The exception to
the quietness was at Grosbeck, where five of
the colored police in an ARRAY killed an old cit
izen. n violent storm occurred at Galveston,
yesterday. The business part of the town OF
Crockett has been burned down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The Richmond Wing says :-"Only few
weeks remain. Are the Conservatives of Eir-
GINA, one and all, ready for the election The
fate OF the State is in their hands. If they
are remiss in their duty, and permit the old
Commonwealth to fall into the hands of the
Radicals, they eau blame No Que but them
selves. But they must bestir themselves
ILer adversaries are active
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The Richmond State Journal says Captain
Frey, the agent of the Postoffice Department.
yesterday arrested Tom Lamkius, the mail car
rier between Port Republic and Harrisonburg
on suspicion of robbing the mail. The stolen
money was found on his person., and he con-
fessed the crime with which he was charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The President and his suite reached BATH
more yesterday morning, visited the Agrfev'
tural Fair, where he was most kindly agI hos
pitably received, and then left for Mass ,;noton
which city he reached in the atfaesn' ,cn train
His health Is good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07
term OF court

Mr. Raleigh T. Daniel Of Richmond, IN ac-
cspting the nomination for the House OF Dele
gates from that city, made brief but brilliant
and stirring speech that aroused great enthu-
siasm. He declared that he was unalterably
fixed against Reputation in all its shades and
forms, and was for sustaining the honor and
credit of the State ut every hazard. Good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07
The Washington Patriot says:-"In about

The Washington Patriot says:-"ln about
month time the dcep-sea soundings expedl-
ton, under charge Of Professor Agassiz, will
leave for the scene gifts scientific Investigations
along the southeastern coast of the Atlantic
ocean, through the Straits of Magellan at the
southern extremity Of the Continent ofSouth
America, and, northward up the coast Of the
Pacific, via the Galapagos Islands to San Fran
CISCO While taking these soundings speci-
mems in all branches Of natural science will be
secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

Vice President Colfax in recent article in
the independent, announces his opinion that
the time for general amnesty has arrived and
that no more subsidies and rail road grants
should be accorded further that the duties on
tea and coffee should be reduced or abolished,
as also, the income tax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07
Josiah Turner, Ir., editor

Josiah Turner, Jr., editor
leigh, n. e., Sentinel hs~ OF the ia,
charged With conspiracr ) been arrested
marshal on account cr i to iGjure the /. ;.
the duties of the the lawful discharge OF
fore L. S. office He had a hearing 1e-
(:'a 10 r. Commissioner Sha6er and was
M. ali in the sum Of twenty five hundred
wv .rs for bis appearance at the November
term of court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The Lyuchburg News says:--The Conserva-
tive people of Virginia have clear majority
of vt least fifteen thousand voters But hand
some as this majority is, it is not so large that
it NAV not be lost by apathy treachery, or
want of organization. True enough. Let this
l,a ranem harpa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

1t is said that Gen. Butler has recovered
from the blow be recently received in the Mas
sachusetts State Convention. and proposes to
address mass meetings in the principal Towns
of the State, and advocate shortening the
hours of labor, with view to keeping himself
before the people, irritating the republican
leaders, and breaking their hold on the people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The special agent employed tor the purpose
reports that the removal of the Cherokee lndl-
ADS from North Carolina to the Cherokee Ma
ton, has been partially effected without any
trouble
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

TRAVEL. FACILIT1Es.-A letter from Falls
Church. Va, published in the Washington
Star says:.-Ihe compromise terms between
the Fairfax and Georgetown Turnpike Com pa
nv and some of its dissatisfied stockholders has
been signed by all parties needed to make it
verify or reality, save one and 1t IS 10 be
hoped that one will be obtained soon. A time
table, to suit the business community on the
two railroads between here and your city, has
been necessity for a long time. This lack of
proper one has hindered settlement greatly.
Two petitions, one to each road, were circulated
some month or two age, requesting joint time
table to remove the public Inconvenience since
the roads we're constructed. MIR: Stevens, OF
the Washington. Alexandria and Georgetown
railroad, responded, with commendable alacrl-
ty and promptness, Yes, gentlemen, if the
| Washington and Ohio railroad will adopt such
time-tabl as you request, l will run trains to
| connect" Mr. Mckenzie. president Of W.
& 0. R. r., promised to consider the request,
| with disposition to accommodate the petit
TONERS if possible. lie has, by his superinten-
dent, in new time table to take effect October
9th, complied with therequest ofthe petitioners,
| and it is expected that Mr. Stevens will ar
range the running time of his trains so rs to
make close connection at the junction of the
| two roads with the W. and D. When this is
done, people on the line Of the latter road will
| be able TO reach Washington as now, at half
past eight L. H., and leave at half-past three
D. III. 1t will be q most convenient arrange
ment for the entire business community resi-
ding in the parts of Virginia adjacent to Wash
inptOn
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The Washington Chronicle says There

The Washington Chronicle says :-'"Thero
is still undergoing settlement at the Treasury
Department the accounts of special agents
who were dispatched South by tho Govern
ment, during the late war, to seize the cotton
owned by the Confederates. Special Agent
Burbridge's transactions at that time amount
ed to many thousand dollars, and his accounts
not appearing satisfactory, the Government en-
tered suit against him for the recovery of GER
tain amounts alleged to be due. Burbrldge,
however, has obtained stay Of proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

gov Bullock, Of Georgia, after An absence
OF three months frola bis duties, bis arrived ut
New York, on his y,ay to his ST. .te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The report that the Syndicate (modern
name of money riugy has failed to comply
with its agreement for taking the bonds OF the
new government loan, is contradlcted, and the
bonds it is said, are being satisfactorily dis
nooed ot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

Congressman Shcllaba1ger, in speech at
Aeuia, Ohio, on toe eth insts.ut said that the
Southern ku- nfa& had mw lered aO,o0 per-
sons. Mr. Shelabarger j. talked of for politi-
cal preiermeut,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

1t is we'll remarked by the Norfolk lirginian
that the future of this State promises to realize
all that her most sanguine prophets have ever
seen, provided we keep the control of public at:
fairs in the hands of honest and competent men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

The next Legislature will elect the county
judiciary for six years This itself ought to
induce every Conservative to cling to and vote
With his party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

FAIRFAX COUNTY, From the Fairfax
News. An Agricultural Society was organic
ed on Wednesday last by the election of b,
Garfield president, -Perlee secretary, and X.
r. Farr treasurer.
A tournament is to be be held at the Court
House on Wednesday, the 18th instant.
Judge Thomas is to deliver the charge to the
knights.
Confirmation was conferred upon twenty,nine
persons, mostly children, at the Catholic
Church at Fairfax Station, on Thursday of last
week, by Bishop Magill, Of Richmond
4 protracted meeting commenced at the
Baptist Church near Fairfax Station last wee /,
and has heen continued throughout this week,
with considerable interest on the part OF the
audience.
Mr.. G. l.. Adams of the firm ofC. L. Adams
& Co., Clifton Station, while getting logs IN the
woods on Wednesday last was quite severely IN
jurcd by the falling OF tree.
Oscar Bryce farmer living about three
miles from the Court House, fell from a che St
nut tree Gu Tuesday last, and was considerably
injured.
colored T., total II. Average number Of white
pupils who attended school for the term ending
August3Ist 1871, 1924. Average number of
coored pupils who attended school for the
term ending August %lst 1871, 391. Total
l42l.
Thomas Moore Esq. has been appointed
agent for this county, IL receive One Dollar
subscriptions, to the Ice Memorial Association.
WASHINGTON lTESGs.--ln consequence Of
the damage continually being done to boats,
the short level in the canal between Washing
ton and Green streets is being repaired by re-
placing the tow path wall This reconstruction
is badly needed, us no later than Thursday
night boat laden with gas coal had her stern
stove in, damaging the boat to such an extent
| that Golfer dam was necessary to be Built in
order to enable her to reach her destination.
Mr., Francis Miller has brought suit for
Simon Caro- against the Washington and
Georgetown Passenger Railroad Company for
damages, ut So. 900, OH the ground that on the
Sd of October he entered car No. II to ride to
the Capitol, but was elected
The steamer Lady of the Lake is now in the
docks at Baltimore, undergoing thorough
renovation in machinery. boilers, &c, to con-
form to the new regulations established by law,
and will be on the line between this city and
Norfolk again on Monday week.
Yesterday, in the Court in General Term,
Andrew NJ. Sallade was disbarred from prac
tice before the courts, and required to return
lot of money which he received By fraudulent
actions upon certain of his clients.
Bolster trial is still going on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-07

Willard Fillmore was lately invited to deliver
an agricultural address, and declined lhe
reason lie gave is entitled to be considered Pc
culiar Il once knew something OF asrlcul-
TURF, observed the retired statesman, but
/ was inveigled not long since into reading a
series of essays on farming, publis he'd in New
York, and now I know no more about II than
Fernando Wood, or Governor Hoffman.
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TORT OF.4LEX.q.('DRA4, OCTOBEH

Sun ROSE............. G.Ol MOON ElaEN'."."I!'f'
SUN 81 TS..... ... 5.34
ARRIVED.
Steamer Utility Aliyns Point, t. Am"ri''a"
Coal Co. =,
Schrs Flying >;cui, David Mcqueen snA
Bergen, 10 & Hutton
SAILED.
Steamer Georgeanna. Norfolk, Ivy NJ k!dF'A;'
Il Co.
Steamer Express. Niri;l". Baltimore, by !
Brodprs d Go.
Brig Gilman. Mrrediti.. Bn,t,u, hy Anericnh
Coal Co
Schrs Flying Scud md David MrQneen, NOT
folk by & Hutton
MEMORANDA.
Schr W G. Atwaler, Austin, hence for Ne"
Haven, passed through He'll Gate 9TH:
Schr Paugussct. Wap!rs, for Bridgeport
hence nj NcW luri; 9th.
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ae eeasu. r., returns show t. lat in twenty three
'oaaoe' IN Alabama, Their. is preponderance
~ lie colored population.