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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
COMMUNICATED.


Every year, of late, there is an effort made,
by some persons, to manufacture public opinion
in behalf of favorites for particular places of
honor and emolument within the gift of the
City Council This is frequently done with re-
markable zeal; and that too by those who should
be aware that their favorites could not receive
the endorsement of popular vote, or ma
iority of the people in their behalf This is
true in regard to many whose claims are urged
with more eagerness than moderation on the
City Council elect, and is even seen in the ef;
forts made in some fire companies to forestall
the opinion of the Council elect in favor ofpar-
ticular persons in what is called the Fire De-
partment." The market house stood over half
century; under the new regime it stood but FIVE
years. We want judgment and common sens.
to rule, and not passion, prejudice, or interest,
To govern, MORE ANON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The SUMNER MATTER AGAIN Ycstcrday,
Mr.. Chandler in the Senate, made speech,
contcndiug that the late Mr. Stanton did not
and could not have made the remarks concern
ing Gen. Grant, attributed to him by Mr.
Sumner, as to his knowledge Mr.. Stanton had
high opinion of Gen. Grant-and the latter
was the devoted friend of Mr.; Stanton.
Mr.. Sumner said oil the answer that he would
make would be to read letter which had come
to him this morning; that would be answer
enough. He again declared that Mr.. Stan
ton did say to him what he had repeated, and
that declaration he (Mr S. now again affirmed
before this Chamber, In suggesting that he
had not spoken for Grant Mr.. Stanton doubt
less meant that he. did not speak for Grant,
but for the whole Republican party Mr. S.
then read the following:
PHILADELPHIA, June t.
Dear Mr. Sumner-The late Secretary
Stanton not once merely but several times ex-
pressed himself to me substantially the same
opinion of General Grant that he did to you,
with the addition that General Grant had been
greatly overrated as a military commander.
As to the latter point recall long converse
ton with him after the fighting at Spotsyl-
vania Court House, in which he (S) expressed
more apprehension Of the results of the cam
pagn than had ever known him to feel con-
corning any campaign. He felt that he could
not continue to fill up the awful gaps made by
Lee in our ranks without further call on the
loyal States for troops. But | suppose you
know all about that. During portion of this
conversation he kept Chandler cooling his
heels in the ante-room in order to finish what
he had to say to me, mere Bohemian,
although twice suggested that it would be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
A Card.

The anonymous authors ito me unknown OF
the card referred to in the correspondence mere
TO appended having made u covert and libel
lous attack on me, hereby denounce them as
towards and calumnators. Any one feeling
we'd by the above has my address.
A. NlCoL, Brentsvile, Va
Warrcnton Va, June 1st 1872.
James F. Clarke, esq
Sir-I desire to know whether you are the re-
''fellow-citizcns of Prince William county,
signed '"rhe People of Manassas; and posted
1T the several precincts in our prince Willam)
county ON election day. You will please reply
through COL John S. MoSby.
Yours, A. N1coL
Manassas, Prince William CO., Va,
June 3, 1872.
Hon. A. Nicol:
Sir-In reply to your note through Colonel
Mosby asking if ain the responsible author OF
the card issued prior to the recent election sign
am not. Respectfully, JAS +, CLARKE
Forwarded by Col. Jno. S. Mosby ie7-lt'
rHOICE SUGAR-CURED SMOKED
~ BEEF al selected tender pieces, for sale by
- ". AVERY & DAVIDSON,
JET 22j King St., cor. Alfred.
EIAGLE and MONUMENTAL BRANDS
d CONDENSED MILK for sale by
e. VIM RAMSAY,
je s. E. cor. King and ST Asaph SITS.
DINEArPLE, Young America, Edam, Sap
4 sago and Chcddar Cheese for sale by
g. WIN. RAMSAY,
JET 5. E. cor. King and St Asaph st.
knn BALES OF CLOVER and TIMo-
COO THY HAY in store and for sale at
20l King street.
jc I'm AUGUSTUS WALL.
~ TOOLS FOR FIFTY CENTS for sale
L at HI King street.
je7 W. +. BROOKES s. BRO.
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indecorous for me foreman while a Senator
desired an audience. HORACE WHITE. y
Nj. White is editor of the Chicago Tribune,
and was formerly Mr.. Stanton's confidential

THE TREATY AGIAN.-In the British House
of Lords, yesterday, Earl Derby read letter
from Sir Stafford Northcote, correcting state:
ment made by the former in his speech last
Monday, to the effect that there was no under
standing between the members of the Joint
High Commission that indirect claims were
MOTTO be presented and that the Commission
ers we're therefore careless in drawing up the
treaty. He declares positively that the Com
missioners did understand that, a promise was
given that the claims for indirect damages
would be withdrawn Earl Granville also read
a letter from Mr. Schenck, the American Min
ister, affirming that the supplemental article
is amply sufficient to exclude the indirect
claims, and authorizing the statement to be
made as coming from Washington, that the ar,
ticle is final settlement Of said claims: The an
nouncement was received with cheers The Earl
of Derby said this put new face on the matter,
and thought the debate ought to stop. Cheers
Earl Granville warned the House that the indl
rect claims had not been withdrawn from the
American Case, but that they would be dlspos,;
ed of by the acceptance of the supplemental
article to the Treaty Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The President has issued his proclamation
of the recent amnesty authorized by Congress,
in which he orders the district attorneys to dis
continue all prosecutions pending against per
sons for violation of the 18th amendment. This
relieves those members of the Virginia legisla-
ture who have been Indicted and who are not
still excluded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The Washington Patriot says :--"Presldent
Grant has already given his farewell dinner to
the Cabinet previous to his departure for Long
Branch for the summer The White House is
the scene of busy preparation now, and will be
vacated on Thursday next by the President
family. If Congress adjourns on Monday, the
President will 60 directly to Long Branch with
his family. Should Congress remain in session
he may defer his departure for day or two. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
Communicated.

CORPORATION TAxEs.-Pease publish in
the Gazette the following act of the General
Assembly, approved March -, 1871: C.;
|. Belt enacted by the General assembly,
That the collectors of tax and gas bills, under
the present charter of the city of Alexandria,
shall have the sameremedies by distress, sale,
or otherwise, to enforce the collection Of such
delinquent tax and gas bills as have accrued
within the past five years, as they now have to
collect the tax and gas bills of the current year.
, This act shall be in force from its passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The Fredericksburg News says that savcra
Northern gentlemen of ample means have pur-
chased several miles of the gold region OF
Spotsylvania county, aud arc having machinery
made in the North to get the gold ort Of the
sulphurets by new process recently discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
DIED..

In Washington, at 12a p. M, June 9Th. at the
residence of his father, DR.. Thomas Miller,
GEORGE RICHARDS MILLER, MD, aged
26 wears. B-His friends and those of the fam
ily are respectfully invited to attend his funeral
from the Church of the Ascension, Saturday
the 9Th instant, at 2 o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The Senate, yesterday passed u bill to "furth-
er the administration of justice. The bill
provides for the punishment and fine of any
person who shall 10 any way attempt to in-
fuence or coerce any Juror in the rendition OF
verdict. The bill came from the House, aud
has for foundation the reported intimi da-
tion of jures during the Ku-K'ux trials in
South Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
FRIDAY. JUNE I, 1872.

YESTERDAY" the Radical Convention at Philadel-
phia has nominated GEN. Grant for reelection
as President Of the 9: s., and Senator Wilson,
of Mass, forNice President The nomination
of Gen. Grant was unanimous, but that of Mr..
Wilson was not expected, generally, by out
siders . J. .s'@a ..o.
The Senate was in session yesterday after
noon when Mr.. W:;received the first announce
ment Of the settlement Of the question OF the
Vice Presidency, and his nomination on the
first ballot. Soon thereafter Mr. Colfax came
in, aud with a smile offered his hand to Wilson
in congratulations 7Alessrs. Trnmbul, Schurz,
Upton, and others, congratulated their asso-
ciate on his good fortune Mr.. Cofax imme-
diately dispatched a telegram to the Indiana
Delegation at the Convention, thanking them
for their exertions in his behalf, and adding,
II support the ticket chccrfully.' y
The vote, on the first ballot was for Colfax,
52l; f6r: Wilson, 1854 Virginia voted for j. +.
Lewis The announcement of the vote of Penn
sylvania, solid for Wilson, called forth great
cheers; so, also, the vote Of New York for Col
fax. AT the close of the call Virginia changed
her 20 votes to Wilson, which gave him the
nomination. Several other changes were made,
when Mr.! Lane, of Indiana, moved that MIR.
Wilson nomination be made unanimous, which
was agreed to, followed by great cheering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

AS everybody knew that Grant would be
nominated at Philadelphia, the consummation
of the deed excites very little comment, and
the Conservatives are as they were, opposed to
his election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

Probably Senator Wilson is not whit bette!
as public man, than Vice President Coltax-
and yet some how or other, We are rather
pleased that Wilson has beat Colfax,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
POKT or ALExA.y'DHsA. JU.>E :
AkRIV ED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer & II Stout Philadelphia, to NJ Ed
ridge u Go.
Schrs l. Manson, Groton and c F Heyer,
Bust n, to American Coal Co.
Schr | w Hines, Washington, to W Il Smoot
SAILED.
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, New York,
by Hooe s. Johnston.
Steamer Wawaset, Fowlkes, Cone river, by
Potomac Ferry Go.
Schr Mary Augu ia, Wroten, Baltimore by
B Il Lambert.
MEMORANDA.
Schr John Tacy, Messervey, hence, at Bos-
ton 9Th instant
Schr Louisa Bliss, hence for Boston, at Vine
yard Haven 4th instant.
Schr zeta Psi, Book, from New London, for
this port, passed throu Oh He'll Gate 9TH instant.
Schr b w Foster, hence for Boston, at Vine
yard Haven 4th instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

4 correspondent of the Fredericksburg News
" .iting from Middeburg On the 3lst ult. says
1.-The corps of engineers are already on the
Piedmont and Potomac railroad. The survey
will be promptly made and work put at once
under contract
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

AR RIVALS.

Boats Jos F Hitch and + p Stittey, to New
Central Coal Co; boats \ J Thomas, Fl Flagg
Alex Ray, H b Cromwell, } B Cazesux, 'Jno
Moore Thos Patton AID Il X Sist1re, TO Amer
Can Coal Co; boat u liver ) Mans, to Hamp &
Baltimore Coal Co; boa, F \ Merlin, t. Mary
land Coal Co. II, .s.
DEPARTURES. 1872
Boats D A Lowe, Edward Rizer, } 5 Daven
port, Vim DOYLE Godfnch, Samuel Fl Davis,
ii Fannon JOS Hitch, j NJ Resley, Robert
Morris, G F!agg and y Thomas, for Cum
berAnd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

FREDERICKSBURG MARX ET, June G.-Flou,
quiet and no change in quotations since last
weeks report. Very light offerings of Wheat
which may be quoted at from $50 TO 2lO for com
mon to choice Corn 70a72 for white, 81 to 7C
for mixed, ana 62n65 for yellow. Rye 70"s0 and
Oats 5ha55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The next meeting of the International Typo.
graphical Union, which will adjourn pobably at
Richmond to-day, will be held at Montreal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

R1cHMosD MARKET, June 6.-Flour quiet
and unchanged. Nothing doing in Wheat or
Corn no offerings and quotations nominal
Sales Of Oats at 10a72.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
CPRING TRADE.
NEW NJ USICAL GOODS.

Just received new assortment of fine double
and single reed GERMAN ACCORDEONS-
the same that have 6 wen so much satisfaction
More of those CHEAP VIOLINS, from 81 80
to 81 90, Of COED tone; Guitars, Violin Bows,
Harmonious Jews Harps, fine Banioes of my
own make and everything usually found in
regular Music store
desire to cali attention to my large assolt-
ment of Violin and Guitar Strings, of my own
importation; boltcr Ill quality aid cheaper than
any offered heretofore, comprising genuine ltu-
ian, French and German Strings, ut wholesale
md retail
Always on hand fnc new and secondhand
PIANOS for sale or rent.
Smiths superior Parlor and Church Organs.
! uln agent for VIM. kuabe u Cos. Splendid
Pianos, Offering them for sale at factory prices,
and on accommodating terms usual in other
cities.
SHEET MUSIC, new and popular, a select
stock always on hand. will supply any Music
published upon being furnished with the correct
name OF the piece and composer thereof. The
usual discount to teachers and schools.
Music and Strings sent To order by mail All
kinds of Musical Instruments repaired, tuned,
packed, &c.
Terms always cash, with the exception of those
mutually agreed upon for Pianos and Organs
ap4-tf V. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

In St. Louis, 90 Monday, lot of new Ten
nessee wheat sold on Change for 81. so per
bushel. 1t was rather green and very damp,
but it was kiln dried and ground into flour,
ready to sell on Change by Wednesday morn
ing and baked into bread for breakfast Thurs
day morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER CO.,
n y

~ My loLI, loi
The unprecedented early commencement Of II
general and severe drought has excited the APP
prehension of short supply of water, and calls
for preventive measures on the part Of its ottl-
GERS to provide against all unnecessary waste by
consumers.
1t is the earnest request OF the President and
Directors to heads Of families that no unneceS-
sary waste shall be permitted, and that servants
and children shall shut off hydrants rs soon ~
possible when used
Especial attention is called to the use of wash
pans and bath-tubs both fruitful sources OF waste.
The rules and regulations Of the Company,
under its charter provide fines and penalties for
any and alt Unnecessary muste, and it becomes
the imperative duty Of the officers, especially
under the condition of II sc"at supply, to enforce
these wholesome regulations upon all offenders.
4 deficiency of this Indispensable article TO
housekeepers induces Us to hope that we shall
be sustained in our efforts to prevent all maste,
supply for domestic purposes.
my l3-w2m r. II. MILLER, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

WASHINGTON ITEMs-There was yesterday
a water famine, the mains leading into the city
having been stopped to make connection with
a new main now being laid. All Of the street
hydrants were stopped.
The Oldest Inhabitants have appointed
Nicholas Gallon orator at the coming anniver-
sary of the national independence, aud j. G..
Brent reader of the declaration.
Seven new cases of smallpox in the eastern
part of the city are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

The venerable Archibald Dixon, who was
the successor of Hen ! Clay, iu the Senate of
the United States where he served with dis
tinction from 1852 to 1855, has Wlitten long
letter in support of the Cincinnati nominees.
We copy this from it :-'Without the union
of the votes of the Liberals, and all the Demo
Gratis, Grant will surely be elected. Three
tickets in the field would certainly prevent this
union. The truth is, that whether the candi
date has been Wing, or Democrat, or be-
longed to any other organization opposed to
Democracy, should cut no figure in this con
test; nor should any issues Of the past, upon
which men honestly differed, be dragged from
their graves to drive honest men from the sup
port of honest candidates, no matter what the
past politics Of such candidates may have been.
let the dead issues of the past bury their
dead, and let not the remembrance Of former
mistakes, or errors, or differences of opinion,
whatever they may have been, be again paraded
upon the Iolitical arena to force the true and
patriotic men of the country from the support
of the principles, in the triumph Of which the
country can alone hope for safety"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

GEoRGETowS CATTLE MARKET, June g.
There were 25e Cattle, GO Cows and Calves and
1850 Sheep and Lambs otie ed to-day. 80 Cat
tle $50 Sheep and 40 Cows and Calves were left
over unsold Cattle sold at from to 7c Sheep
to &C ; Lambs 2 80 to 81 so, and Cows and
Calves Is to $40 Market very dull, and all
kinds Of stock declining from late prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

King George county cast l33 votes for strik,
ing out the Usury clause in the Constitution
and against striking out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

THE NEWEST DOLLY VARDEN.-This is one
Of the newest descriptions Of a Dolly Warden !:
THE starboard sleeve bore yellow hop-vine
in full leaf, on red ground, with numbers of
gray birds, badly mutilated by the seams, fly
ing hither and you in wild dismay at the ap-
proach of red and black hunter. alvarIy
Mission infant class was depicted on the back,
the making up Of the garment scattering tru-
ant scholars up the sides and on the skirt,
American hunting dogs, badly demoralized by
the gathers, gave the front remarkable ap-
pearance. The left sleeve had on it the alpha
bet in five different languages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07

REV. J. A. BRoADUs.-A correspondent of
the Richmond Enquirer writing an account of
the recent Baptist Association, held at Staun-
ton, says: ......,.t
There was one very gratifying feature in the
anniversaries here Every house of worship in
the city and it's vicinity was thrown open to the
preachers on Sunday. The discourse of DR..
John A. Broadus at the Episcopal church was
gem in its way. This honored and learned
divine, whose mind has been cultivated to the
highest degree at our noble University, where
he graduated with great distinction, and whose
taste has been refined by prolonged foreign
travel, is a model of simplicity and humility.
His sermon consisted of picture and its les
sons-of that touching scene in the life of Jesus
at Bethany, when, weeping in sympathy with
the sisters he restored their brother to those
loving arms which four days before had swath-
ed his corpse. Eyes unused to tears were suf
fused that day. I heard one Of Virginia 8
strongest iutellects, wisest statesmen and ablest
speakers say that only one man in Virginia
could deliver such sermon, and that was the
man who did it. Biting and Burrows at the
Presbyterian, Grimsley and Curry at the Meth.
odist, Tyree at the Episcopal, and Jcter and
Winfree at the Baptist churches gave great
satisfaction to their hearers. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-07
. EW WALL PAPERS.
THILDREN'S CARRIAGES.

u l''7'
Just re 'eved from the manufacturers my
third supply of Children's Carriages l have
purchased these at much lower figure than
they sold for early in the season. and will sell
them at same rates. G.. G.. BERRY,
my Is II King street
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-23
The Shady Side of Life.

When IL nan on the shady side of
m.ddio lifa has the foriitudo to
look around h,m to note the num-
b If ms uid and valued friends, hc
is shocked . fad 80 meagro Is the
list. Ono after another has disap-
pearcd, from no other cause than
thai their physical powers, original
ly vigorous, had succomed in the fe-
verish, and we might also say, insane
battle o. life. Too long and too dill
igcntly have they stuck to their pro.
fessional pursuits, or have boen fas-
cinated by the alhremenis of socie-
ty taking relaxation by fits and
starts, and seemingly under the I'M
preston that they have IL long ca
reer before them. Having realized
u fair competency, they might as well
ask themselves why they continue to
toll, to speculate, and to rack their
brains, when II life of comparative
ease and reflection would, in all re-
spocts, be more becoming. This is
exactly the question, however, which
they never put. The upshot is well
known. Through sundry real or
imaginary entanglements their day
of safety is past. A cold, soggy,
d,izzly November finishes them, and
about two o'clock on wintry after
noon they are, in all the pomp OF
hearse and carriages, decorously
cnnyoyod to the bnrying-gfOunl.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-23
VOL. XII.
HEAVIER THE CROSS.

Heavier the cross, the nearer Ileav n;
No cross without, no God within
Death, Judgment from thc heart are driven
Amid the world \ false glare and din,
Oh nappy he with hl his loss,
Whom God hath vet beneath the cross
Heavier the crnss, the better Christian;
This IL he tOuchst0nc GOd applies.
Unw many a Garden wonld he wasting
Unwe, by e!iDworsfrom wecuins q es!
The goa NY re IL purillet,
The lhr la is by trouble fl1G,
Heavier the c. oss, the stronger fat.
The I01ded pp m strikes deeper root
They NJ. jaiC swrr;ly itueth
Whri men have passed ME clustered fruit
Autt, rl"e grows where dsrSer' come,
lIAe p,ac!s beneath the rit Sea foam
Uclvcr the cross, the hca'tter pr'ycr;
The brute reeds most fragr,in are,
If sky and wind wote ALWAYS iair,
he eai or word not watch the slarI,
And David p-alm' won d ne, Dccn ing
II II ef hi' Dea'. had never Wrul q.
Ilcay II thac,1 thH more aspiring;
Fuln Wales "" Il NIB 10 mountain crest
ThSpi!g IN u the de.ert tirug
Long, for HE C.n4,n Of his rest.
Tnn dove has mere n0 rest IN srhl
And 10 lHc AK she wings her Hight.
Heavier the cross, the easier diving,
Dcuh l.. tflcnGirr lace 10 zee;
10 i c's d. Clt one hid1 defying
Fran Hfe'I ais -frcss one then ~ fr4r.
The cr,ss sublimcly iifi3 our faith
TO II m who tliUuphed over death
Thou C. nc ned. the cross | carry,
The lnycr, may j, dc c,rer be-
Aud lest ia.nt willie here tifry,
Imulrntlhpu such II hr!ut ia me
Ghat Iai h, hope. love, may lln'i, sh there
Til Tor the cross my crown wear.
EOM ne G,Ta,dn