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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

YELLOW FEyER-We regret to see that
this disease is spreading and increasing in the
South. Twenty cases of, aud eleven deaths
from, yellow fever have been reported to the
Board of Health in Natchez since it originated.
One death AMI two new cases yesterday.
Eight cases are reported at Vidalia, La, oppo
site Natchez. There were five deaths in Vicks-
burg during the last twenty-four hours, and
several new cases yesterday. Twelve cases are
also reported at Jackson, Miss. The Board of
Health Of Charleston report four fever deaths
for the twenty-four hours ending Saturday
noon, and five deaths for the twenty-four hours
ending at noon yesterday. ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

PRESIDENT GRANT arrived at the residence
of his father in Coviugton, KY, on Saturday.
and was received with great enthusiasm In
replying to speech made by Mayor Baker, Of
Covington, the President said that SO long as
he held the official office he now does, he would
endeavor to be President of the whole people,
and that there was no reason why party in
the minority should not receive the same pro-
lection and enjoy the same privileges as the
majority in power. Good words But deeds
would he better
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times repeats the rumor mentioned by
the Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore
Gazette, and noticed by, us on Friday last, as
follows .... .....
'Senator Lewis, Of Virginia, Mr. Mckenzie,
and other prominent Republicans in that State,
who are old residents of Virginia, have arran-
ged an opposition to carpet baggers. 1t is pro
posed to fight them in the primary meetings
and then in the State Convention, with the
hope of breaking up their influence in the man
agement Of the party The colored vote is to
be enlisted in the same interest"
We are unable to say what foundation there
is tor this rumor, now current and circulated
North and South ~ ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1871.
The New YORK FRAUDs-Mayor Hall, in

The New YORK FRAUDS. Mayor Hall, in
New York, continues to refuse to recognize the
new Deputy Comptroller, declaring that he
will take no official notice of him whatever.
Deputy Green has not yet filled the requistion
of the Department Of Public Instruction tor
$3.50, 900, as he is waiting for the opinion of
the corporation counsel Mrs. Haggerty, wife
of one Of the voucher robbers, has been balled
in S., 1000 A committee of tax payers have
addressed strong and very urgent address to
the people of the State upon the late financial
occurrences. The Baltimore Gazette says
DAY after day villanies come to light, so stu
pendous that the wonder is they do not
shock the community First, it is 4 check al
tered from 10000 to $500, 900; then it is a
Mutual Gas Company, inaugurated and sustain
cd ostensibly for the benefit Of the city, but in
reality to help the scoundrels in Ring to en-
rich themselves; then it is another scheme by
which some needy but active politician IS al
lowed to dip his fingers in the city's purse.
The New York Evening Post Of the ODD, says
editoray 1.-THE city is in danger Of violence
and the sooner our citizens are deeply i'm.
pressed with this fact the better for the public
safety. There are demagogues who appear on
both sides of the political contest over reform,
who have organized bands of men under their
control" Surely this is not the way to prove
to the absolute governments of the old world
that "man is capable Of self government, or
that ''our institutions are the best in the
world"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

KU-KLUX.-Ten Of the persons in North
Carolina charged with completely in the Klux
proceedings, were sentenced by Judge Bond,
at Raleigh, on Friday, two of them to six years
at hard labor and fine each of five thousand
dollars, one to four years and fine Of FIVE
hundred dollars two Of them to three years
and similar fine, three to two years and n
fine, and two to six mouths imprisonment
Five members Of the ku-klux, it is said, have
made confessions --- ------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

WASHINGTON IrEMS---The board of
health have appointed Il committee to
select new site for the Drovers' Rest,
the place 50 long used as Z rendezvous
for the cattle drovers being deemed unfit for
the purpose. The present Drovers' Rest is
located near the upperrcservoir ofthc Potomac
water works, about two miles above George
town. ...' ...,-
David Henry waiter at the Metropolitan
Hotel, has been arrested on \ charge of steal
ing 5000 from lodger there, named John Il.
Robinson Robinson's pocket-hook containing
$500, was deposited with the clerk, and David
was sent to the office to obtain it, and while
taking it to Robinson 5 room. it is alleged, alb
stracted the amount above referred TO.
On Saturday morning the slaughter house
of Bernard Long, near the Anacostia river, in
the sixth ward, was burned to the ground
Loss about 81 900. .t a.. .. ..'
n. H. Miller las assumed the duties of pros
ecuting attorney at the Police Court.
The anniversary of St. Mathew was obsery-
ed yesterday at the church of that name in
this city. ~ =
The National Theatre has been opened for
the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

A Bic TREE.-The Abingdon Virgiuian
says There was tree growing on the pre-
misses of COL j. G. Summers, in Washington
county, few days ago, that was known in the
neighborhood as the Big Popar,'' but the
march Of improvement could not permit it to
stand 1t was 224 feet in circumference, the
trunk a feet long, the butt cut II feet long,
made ,7G0 feet Of lumber, the whole trunk
1900 feet, and the lap y! cords OF wood 1t
required five yoke Of oxen to haul the butt cut
to the mill"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Senator Carl Schurz' recent speech at Nash
vile, which We have heretofore noticed, has
excited much attention in that and other
places in the west. Several hundred ex-Con'
federatc soldiers, who are said to embrace
many representative men, have addressed him
a letter conveying their hearty cndorsation of
his remarks, to which he has replied at length
The letter of the cx-confederates express their
entire allegiance to the government, and their
wish for peace and harmony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The Romney Intelligencer says, movement
is on foot to extend the Romney narrow guagc
railroad West Virginia, through the South
Branch Valley to Il junction with the Chesa5
peake and Ohio railroad at point somewhere
near Covingtou. The project is said to meet
with public favor in the interested region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond Wing says:-''Dr. johnson,
Of the firm of Allan & johnson, who conducted
a seed store and nursery in this city, has re-
Gently removed to Culpcpcr, where he becomes
president of bank at that place. The bust
ness which he conducted in part in Richmond,
his information in regard to the valuable in
dustrial and mercantile pursuits with which he
was associated, his fine bearing and pleasant
address, give him large knowledge Of the
State, its resources and our people.
a letter from reliable citizen Of Prince
William county announces the death on the
Goth instant, in the vicinity Of Independent
Hill, of Mrs. Chloe Flattord, aged one hun
dred and sixteen {llG) years, for many years u
pensioner her husband being i soldier Of the
Revolution.
The Harrisonburg Enterprise says:-A man
named Jones, who had been found guilty Of
horse stealing and confped in the peniteutiary
for more than three years, and then sent back
to the Rockingham Circuit Court by the Court
of Appeals, had a new hearing on Saturday
and was acquitted
The residence of Mr. Alexander Miller, situa-
ted about two miles from Burkeville, was, with
portion of his furniture: entirely destroyed
by fire on Saturday. Ills loss is estimated at
81, 500, upon which there is insurance. The
origin Of the ire is unknown
The case of Loeb VS.. CIapp, for SANDER,
which has been pending in the Circuit Court
of Rockingham for several years, was decided
last week by the jury giving the plaintiff 5 ,Oo0
damages.
C.E. Sinclair, esq, Of Prince William county,
will leave it to his friends as to the use Of his
name as a candidate Tor the State Senate, and
will accept if nominated by the Convention.
\ dispatch from Staunton says that Carson
charged with the murder of ID. }. ClincbeIl
near Grcenvillc, Oh the 2lst, has been cxamin
| ed and sent on for trial. ''. .. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Gen. Wade Hampton has written letter to
Gen. d. H. Hill, which is published in the
Southern Home, giving it as his opinion that
the true policy Of the South is to abstain alto
gethcr from all participation in the next Ma
tional Democratic Convention. -..".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The Baltimore American says Some New
York workingmen have resolved on a general
strike in almost all of the trades throughout
the United States and Canadas next spring.
What power they possess to carry into effect
so foolish a scheme is not stated, but it will
be defeated by the common sense Of the
people Interested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The Weather Report, from the Signal Corps,
gave this, as the probabilities for to-day
HAY weather, with light winds, will PROT
ably continue on Monday from Louisiana to
New Jersey, and north Of this line. Cloudy
weather, with light rains continued in Florida
and the South Atlantic, extending northeast
ward off the coast toCapeCod during the day. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

4 dispatch from Salt Lake City says =
There are exciting rumors that high digni-
taries Of the Mormon Church arc to be indict-
ed. Squads of men are drilling at night said
to be the Mormon militia 1t is generally
thought crisis is at hand. The Mormons
laugh and keep their own counsel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25
NTOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS

CoLLEcToRs' OFFICE, July t., 1871.
Tax payers will take Notice that tho taxes due
the City Council OF Alexandria for the year ISL
are now ready and in the hands" the Collectors,
who can be found Mt their office each day, except
Sunday, from $ II. H. to > !. III. All pcrS"M>
paying their taxes on or before the first day 81
August. IL. current jtnds, will be allowed ! dis
count Of - per cent; on or before the lst day e!
September, ~ per cent; on or before the lSt dag
Of October per cent, and no discount will hc
allowed after that date
INO. IT, HILL, Collector \. ID.
). X. FIELD, Collector s. ID.
Office Under the Mansion House, one door
north Of tho Telegraph office. ly -
CHERRIES NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
On and after February l>t, 1871, my office will
be on Washington street, adjoining the drug
store of Dr. Pierpont. would respectfully ash
persons who have not paid their State and coun-
ty taxes for 1870 to call and settle. The contln-
liance of the public schools depends upon tho
payment of taxes promptly; and AIN compelled
to settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes for
1863, with interest, must be settled.
. !. Z. ONEAL,
ian3l Sheriff Alexandria CO., Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

AT LAST, Christmas in tho West Indies,
by Charles Kingsley; andsomcly illustrated /;
TIiE MEMBER FOR PARIS, tale of the
second empir.ei BY rois-Etoles paper covers
e ODD II HoUES or a PHYSICIAN, by John
CICERO, being the 9th volume of Ancient
Classics for English Readers, by Rev ". Lucas
Collins, VI. ~; 81. ...,
"Thc Sacristan' Household" "Veronica,' "Mu-
THE HOUSE IN TOWN, sequel to Oppor-
tunitic<, by the author of "Widr Wide World;"
Sl.2j c... ..-
ROOKSTUNE, by katharine Macqloid; pa
per covers, 15cj bound, Sl;3:
ZERUB IHRoOP'S EXPERIMENT, by
ncy's Girhood; 81. .. p. 49,
GIDEoN'S ROCK, by Katharine Saunders;
price 81. d.
THE DESIGN OF THE RITUALlSTS
AND THEIR FRIENDS UNMASkED, an
address t" EriL-c"pai:a'ns;, by a Prayer Book
WHAT TO WEAR AND HOW. TO MAKE
lT-Demorr.t's Srlni-:tnnual Book of Fash
ion; lac ....
THE ALDINE for September DE.
All the, NEW FASHION BOOKS on hand.
scp25 ]. GEO. f. FRENCH.
COUNTING HOUSE md SCHOOL PENS.
Morsr's Fountain, Gillott's, Pcrry's, Cohen,
Estrrbrooh's and Spcncrrian Pens, received and
for sale.
Scp23 JOHN II. pARROTT.
StPORTSAIEN'S APPARATUS-Guns sim
- gle and double, Breech-loaders, Powder
Flasks Shot Pouches, single and double, Shot
Belts. Wad>, Caps, &c, Wholesale and retail, by
.. JAS. +. CARLIN IL SONS,
s"p25 - King street;
e.. - REWARD, and no questions asked, will
- - be. paid for the return of the POCKET
BOOK and papers stolen from my. stall, IN tie
market this morning.
srp DIT WILL VI HRA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The State Department is engaged in prepar-
ing a list of the claims and amounts of same on
file there for indemnity for dcprelations COM
mitcd during the war by Confederate cruisers
Alabama, Tallahassee, SHENANDOAH Florida
and Olustee, for transmission to the Geneva
conference The total amount Of these claims
is Sl3.2S9,251. Most Of the claims are from
New England and New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The burning Of the splendid steam ship La
tayette, from New York, at Havre, was. an
nounced. in our telegnphic dispatches last
Saturday. The aggregate value Of The cargo
is about $4,000, and the merchandise is fully
insured by different companies. The value Of
the ship is estimated at $500, 1000, and the loss
is nearly if not wholly covered by insurance in
France 20 ''''-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25
COMMUNICATED.

an informed that "a case will be made up,
Ito be managed By eminent counsel for dccls-
ion by Judge Underwood, ON the Noman's
Suffrage question. Very well. ''Ihtn let the
case be made and he that makes it. let inm be
the cascr, and in his casing let HIM nothing get
but Observation-Disclosures Not lee y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Samuel NJ. Carpenter, gifted and we'll
known young journalist, died at ST. Paul,
MIMI, Saturday last of consumption, in the
3lst year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

A STRANGE CASE The police last night ar.
rested an unknown man, gertceliy dressed, but
apparently in state Of bcasty. 'iltoxication
Ttnoh examination Of papers on his person, he
proved to be Rev. Joseph Cohen, Of Boston,
and his condition wl> believed to have been
brought about by drug, rather han 10y ardent
spirits lie had every appearance Of being Il
cultivated gentleman, and though almost Ell
tirely crazy, used the priest language in con
versation. Hc could give no account OF him
self further than that hc had taken drink Of
liquor. and that the barkccper ''put something
in it." He lncntcl in plaintive tones the
unpleasant predicament in which he found
himself. He could give no Ineligible account
of his money or baggage, and rs none was
found upon his person, it is SUPPOSED hat the
parties who druggcd him appropriated what
ever he had to their own use. --Ly"ch. R1j
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The Petersburg Index says, that considering
the testimony in some Of the Ku Klux cases
recently tried at Raleigh, the sentence Of the
Judge may beregarded as unusual and cruel. "
These instances arc quoted A. Depriest, Il
mere boy, was not with the party alleged to have
assaulted Justice nevertheless he was senten-
ced to two years hard labor and $500 fine. Of
George Holland, the report reads ''Judge
Bond as it did not appear that the prisoner
had been actually engaged in the raid, sentrn-
ced him to two years hard labor and $500 fine =
VIM. Teal; never saw Justice on the night
of the outrage, and did nothing to him-yet
his sentence was three years hard labor and
$500 fine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Telegraphic advices from San Francisco state
that fire occurred in that city on Saturday,
and destroyed property valued at one million of
dollars The fire broke out in Market street
Opposite SAMSON Street. Eight valuable stores
with their contents were burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Among the progressive movements of the
day may be mentioned the proceedings of the
citizens Of a portion of Southern Kansas, as
reported in the telegraphic dispatches from
''that country, calling for new constitution for
the State, and to prevent land monopoly the
passage of an act to forbid the sale of land to
persons already owners of suficiency, and to
limit the amount that persons not owners may
accrue, by purchase OF descent, to one hundred
and sixty acres They demand the revocation
of all grants of lands to railroads except SO
much as may be necessary to the working OF
the roads, and the passage of an act by Con-
gress that will secure to actual landless settlers
on public lands one quarter of a section each
free of cost. They demand the repeal of the
national banking laws; that money OF paper
shall be issued by the government directly to
the people, and make it a legaI-tender tor all
debts, public or private, to the end that there
shall be but one kind of money for the rich
and poor alike. They favor the immediate
payment of the public debt, strict revenue
tariff opposed to the so-called protection theo-
ry, and they denounce the acts Of Congress
which, under pretense Of enforcing the four
teenth amendment, clothe the President with
the power of setting aside the sacred right of
sef.royernment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The SANDS CASE Verdict guilH-The
Hastings courtroom was crowded with people
Saturday morning, anxious to hear the verdict
Of the jury in tie case Of johnson II. Sands.
At 4 quarter to II o'clock, 4 verdict of guilty
was rendered, and the prisoner sentenced TO
two years confinement in the penitentiary.
1t is expected that the prisoner, through his
counsel, will make motion for new trial,
but an opportunity to do so may not be afford
ed before Monday, as Judge Guigon was so
unwcll this morning as to be compelled to leave
the bench after the sentence was pronounced
Rnhm0uH .Nmtc .JOWunL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The Secretary Of the Treasury has ordered
the purchase Of three millions worth of five
twentics to day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25
DUBLIC NOTICE.

This is to notify my friends and tho public
generally that I am now prepared TO furnish
them with STOVES OF ALL DESCRlP-
TIONS, having made arrangements with the
manufacturers which will enable me to sell ut
rates AS low rs the same articles can be obtained
in the Northern cities. My stock Is large My
experience of 81 years in the business, with my
personal attention, think entities me to claim
of the public liberal patronage. My aim and
object is rs it has always been, to deal faithful
ly with all, and give full value for their money;
/ would request of ull in want of COoklN Nj
STOVE to call and examine my cooking stove
and prices before purchasing elsewhere. ais"
.''''f''' 4t''''''' :BCIBBs HEATER,
For heating 3 rooms, tho best Fireplace Heater,
I think, that is made. Warranted in every case
to act well. My stock Of stoves and tnware Is too
varied to mention but would invite all in want
to call and examine for themselves.
ENOCH GRIMES.
aug 23-tr AZ King St., Alexandria, Va.
nISSOLUTlON.
~ Alexandria, Va, Sept !, lo7l
The firm of PRICE, WILLIS & CO., is this
div dissolved by mutual consent, occasioncd BY
the withdrawal Of NJ. II. G. WILLIS:
The business will be conducted hereafter under
the firm name Of PRICE, IL co. w. H. KEN
DRICk having An interest in the business rs
heretofore. -.
Price IL Co., are authorized 10 settle the nllnlrs
of said concern of Price Willis " Co.
TN RETIRING from the firm of Price, Willis
i s. Co, with which 1 have been connected
for the last four years, it affords me pleasure ["
endorse the abo named firm OF Price q 20. rs
reliable business men. Very respecLIIiy,
sep2 ". II: VI. " ii-i''.'.
NEW FALL GOODS.
~ VIM. n. BERkLEI
Has lust opened u large and we'll selected asSort-
ment of seasonablc goods purchased on the very
best terms he is enabled I? offer great .a naaf H.
f;onJs Croro XIV and country. sep Is
rOUNTERPANES. ..<
A very large assortment Of Plain, White ana
Scarlet Embroidered Marseles Quilts. Also
Honey Comb and Allendalo Spreads, mt
sep IS WILMER q SLA4MAhhKo ,.
MISSES FANCY CGLORED BOOTS, in
Nl new styles and colors; \ great variety.
handsome and cheap. Also Misses nFosu'"'
and Toilet Slippers, at
:ep2l "aDDEl > - h''s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Capt. w. W. Hardwickc, Chief of Police, in
Lynchburg, was on Saturday arrested by the
U. S. Deputy NJ arshal on the charge Of in
timidating, threatening and attempting to bride
one Henry a. Gannaway, Il colored man, in Or
der to control his vote at the last election,
which statement was duly sworn to by the said
Gannaway. The case will be examined today.
The Lynchburg Republican says :-'When it
is considered that several months have elapsed
since the election at which undue influence is
alleged to have been excrted by Capt. Hard
wicke, and that ample opportunity has been
afforded for his indictment by the grand jury
of the United States Court, it is strange that
no action has been taken until the present
time - ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

A daily verbatim report Of the proceedings
and discussions of the General Episcopal Con-
vention, which will meet next week, is to be
published
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Mr.. James 4. Harvey who has been the
able editor of the Washington Patriot, has re-
tired from that position. ..... ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

The funeral Of Professor Mahan took place
at West Point, New York, yesterday after
noon. lie was buried with military honors,
anllmhcr of distinguished persons being present,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25
n Il f. s.
CERGEANTS' NOTICETo TAXPAYERS

~ -
The uncolccted State tax bills for 81 aren"w
in my hands for collection. Under the new rev
enue law have but II limited time to make r-
turns to the Treasurer. ! therefore ask those
who have not paid to call and settle, and spare
inc the disagrccable necessity Of dstruinIng.
which will be compelled to do ii not paid be-
fore tho first Monday in October next, with AL
ditonul costs.
j. NJ. STEUART, City Sergt.
Office NJ u ). ROYAL i. sep Balm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

" The sub Ku-Klux committees have complet-
ed their arrangements for trips to the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-25

Fhe National Commercial Convention meets
in Baltimore to-day.