Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-27
VIRGINIA NEWS

The executive commite for the seventh con-
gressional district has called convention Of the
conservative party to meet in Stauntou on the
9Th Of September. This action is considered
necessary on account Of the number Of caud-
dates, but it is opposed by portion of the par
ty, who consider that the conservatives eau
elect their candidates without the interference
of convention.
The Lexington Gazette announces the death
of Rev Dr. John H. Bocock, distinguished
clergyman of the Presbyterian Church, which
took place in Lexington on the night of the
18th inst He was SO years old. For neary u
year past he and his family have resided in
Lexington, but his health has been such as to
forbid his appearing in public.
The Charlottesville Chronicle says 1--WE
have heard, through private sources, that the
drought on the southside of the James has beeu
80 disastrous that many of the largest tobacco
raisers have had to abandon their crops and de-
vote to raising vegetables two thirds, aud In
some cases, all of the lands they had pre- pared
for tobacco.
The work on the Valley railroad from Har-
risonburg to Staunton is progressing very slow
~. Several sections are under contract, but
work has been commenced on only two, at
North river and Middle river. The annual
meeting of the stockholders will be held In
Staunton on the 9th of August
A correspondent Of the Richmond State
Journal writes from Warrrpnton, as follows
II understand Col. Mosby has sent out an APP
pointment for Salem, 10 this county, August
nh bo hue RI
one or all the Greeley Batteries Of this county"
A conservative mass meeting will be held at
New Market on the 5th of September. 4
large number of distinguished speakers will
be invited, and every means will be used to
make it a success.
The board of directors of the New Mar
ket Savings Bank have elected John G. Meem
president and D. F. Kagcy cashier
The Methodist revival is still in progress in
Harrsonburg.
THE CROPS IN FAIRFAX.-The hay crop
now being gathered is very light ope indeed,
and scarcity Of winter provender for cattle Is
apprehended. Our farmers would do we'll to
sow corn plentifuIy to supply the deficiency
There is still ample time to thus secure food
should the remainder of the season be favor
able. The wheat already harvested is of fine
quality and an average yield, aud there is plen-
ty of time for corn to make yet. 1t is comrling
forward rapidly, Notwithstanding the dry
weather. Now is the time to SOW buckwheat
which with little fertilizer gives quick re-
turn and good profits. On the whole, there is
no cause for farmers to be down in the mouth.
Let them keep a stiff upner lip, and things
will come out right yet.-FauJtr We,cs.
WASHINGTON ITEMs.-W D. Davidge and
R. T. Merrick are both mentioned in connec-
ted with the coming democratic nomination
from this District. Both are gentlemen of em-
inence.
The Dodge farm fort Lincoln has been pur-
chased as site for the reform school, The
price to be paid is 5000 per acre, $50 900 in ALL
A sergeant and four privates OF police are to
be ia attendance at the railroad depos here,
hereafter, on the arrival of all Northern, South
ern and Western trains.