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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The Marion Herald contradicts the report
that Fayette McMullin had announced himself
as an independent candidate for Congress in
his district. % the contrary, he cheerfully
acquiesces in the action Of the convention, and
will support Gen. Bowen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The cartoon by Mast, in Harper's Weekly,
in which the figure of Uncle Sam is represented
as speaking to Carl Schurz, and saying, IF
you do not like the country, there is no law
which compels you to stay" is said to have
produced contrary effect to that intended, and
to have been rather damaging to the cause of
the Radicals,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The New York Herald anticipating an extern
sive Fall trade says with the prospect of a
hourishing fall business, together with the large
crops of cotton, grain, corn and other products
that will soon be ready for market and expor-
ta1ion, there seems to be good reason for anti
cipatiug considerable decline 10 gold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

A new postofice is established at Randolph,
Charlotte county, Va, with B. R. Roberts as
postmaster Miss Mary E. Stephens is ap-
pointed postmistress at Seville, Madison coun-
ty, vice Miss NJ. +. Crawford, resigned, and
i. +. Madison is appointed postmaster at
Whites, Caroline county, vice John H. James,
RESIGNED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The Piedmont Virginian, published at Or
ange G. H., announces this week that stern
necessity compels it to suspend publication for
a week OF two The editor says:-''The time
lost will be made good to the few friends who
have paid US in advance. To those who have
forced US to suspend we have no apology to
make -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The Radical idea is that if there is no oppo-
sition in districts where they are i'll a hopeless
minority, the Conservatives will not turn out
merely to vote for Greeley 1t is the easiest thing
in the world to be mistaken as the Radicals
will find out on election day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The Supreme Court Of Virginia has decided
that the homestead law is in violation of the
Constitution of the United States in its retroac-
tive feature, since TO apply it to contracts made
before the law was passed would be Impair
ing the obligation of contracts. - .'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

THE WAY He DOES IT.-Oue of our citizens.
whose hired boy was n the habit of ''kiing
time" when sent on errands, has fallen on an
effective plan to hurry the boy home. \ few
days ago the boy had overstayed his time
when his employer took field glass, aud rang
ing it along the road, discovered the boy about
two miles off, lettering his time away with some
companions. When the boy returned he was
asked what other boys we're with him in the
lane. He at first denied that any one was with
him, but when Informed what he had been
doing he owned up, but wondered how his em
ployer could see so far. The glass was brought
out and shown him. He don't kill time"
.-Furtar NeacS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The Piedmont Virginian says:-"During a
conversation with Mr. johnson Barbour, on
Monday last, be informed US that he was fire.
queutly solicited by his friends to let his name
60 before the convention which he declined,
not that he wished to be an independent can
didate, but that he did not desire the nomina
ton. He tells us that so far from being an in
dependent candidate in the coming contest, he
assured Gen. Hunton, at our last court, that he
would give him warm and hearty support. }"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The New York SIM says Mr.. Gardner, of
Brooklyn, who owns Grant paper, has been
appointed delegate to the Straight-out Con
vention. 1t would be funny if the Straight
outs should nominate Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

In the late West Virginia election, in Ohio
county, of which the city of Wheeling is the
county seat, the proposition to insert the word
white" in the State constitution as a quali6-
cation for Office received but $50 votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

Senator Wilson has pronounced the letter
alleged to have been written by him to certain
German citizens of Brooklyn forgery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The New York Herald being somewhat
piqued at the doubts thrown upon Stanley S
discovery of DR.. Livingstone proposes that it
the doubters will organize another African
expedition it will pay half the cost. A safe
prOpOsitiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

A dispatch from Greenbrier county, West
Virginia, reports Governor Jacobs majority as
now reduced to 1853, with eight Democratic
counties to hear from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

The Semi. Weekly Telegram is the title Of a
paper to be published in Leesburg by Messrs.
W. II. JaucS Il Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The storm OF Thurs
day night was one of unusual severity and
much damage to property was done and one
life lost, that of Chas. \. Magic, German,
who in returning from drug store, where he
had gone for medicine for a sick child, was
drowned 10 the swollen branch, on sixth street
near X. 1t is supposed that in attempting
to cross the X street bridge, which was over
flowed, he lost his foothold and was swept
away and drowned. The Beneficial Society Of
the German Lutheran Church took charge Of
his body. At one time it was thought that,
owing to the rapid rise in the streams and the
unfinished condition oil the sewers, much dam
age would be done, but except that the house
of Mr. B. | Gilbert, on ! street, was nearly
washed away by the food in theIiber, little or no
damage was done on the banks Of that stream.
The standing embroglio between the Board
of Public Works and the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company came to a
hearing yesterday. Justice Humphreys de-
liverei his decision enjoining the Board
from changing the track OF the road, refusing
an Injunction against the road. and discharging
the rule against the same at the suit OF the
board
The Choral Society of this city have invited
the Germania Mnnnerchor, of Baltimore, to
pay them a visit, and the invitation has been
accepted They will have moonlight excur-
sion down the Potomac and ball at Glymont.
The survivors Of the war of 1872 in this city
have completed their arrangements for visiting
Baltimore on the 18th of September.
Mrs. f. T. Richardson, widow of the late
Gen. Richardson, has resigned clerkship in
the pension Office, and is about to start for
Europe, where she intends to reside for the
future
Quite an excitement has been caused on
Ninth street, between D street and Pennsy
vania avenue, by the police, acting under in
structions Of the Board of Public Works, tear
ing down sign posts and awnings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

A prize fight took place yesterday morning
at seven clock between Kelly and Tim ,uy
at CampobeIlo, \. B., for 500 side Kelly
Won in the seventh round time % minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

one set of text books, and that only in mcchani-
cal way. would therefore, be afraid to try
to teach arithmetic, or Grammar, &c, with
any other books! In my school | prefer a
vaaicty OF books III every thing except in spell
ing and reading. }. LITTLE.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

THE NEXT GOVERNOR "A correspondent of
the Louisville Courier Journal, writing from
Richmond, INDUCES in the annexed speculation
in regard to the next Govcrnorship OF Virginia:
ALREADY the waters are being stirred, very
quietly, though, by the friends Of divers aspi-
rants for the Chief Magistracy of the old Com.
monweath. Knowing ones declare that james
L. Kemper, Of Madison, will be the man He
was desperately wounded at Gettysburg, has an
unblemished record was an old line Democrat
but is fairly and squarely on the Greeley plat
form and if he receives the support of certain
powerful Journal in this city, will be hard to
beat. There are those, however, who think that
COL Robert E. Withers, who was withdrawn
when Gov. Walker headed the new movement
is in silly entitled to the nomination. John B.
Baldwin has many friends who would be glad to
see him made Governor and SO has Bocock of
Lynchburg. Some think that Gov. Wise will
be an independent candidate and say he already
is counting the votes ola portion Of our popu-
,aton."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

DIED OF LoCKJAw The unfortunate young
man Robert Rollins, who was shot by his brother
through mistake on the night Of the 18th instant,
the circumstances Of which we gave at the time,
died on saturday morning last Of lock jaw. No
blame eau attach to the brother for shooting
under the circumstances and it should serve
as warning to young people against carrying
too faras III this case, what is often intended as
an innocent joke Port TDLucco Tsnaes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

\ GLIMPSE OF THE NEXT WoRLD.-Mrs.
Gardiner wife Of farmer living near Eastman
vile, Ottawa county, died recently under cir
cuuIstances the most extraordinary. Two of her
sisters were dead, but one recently only a few
weeks ago The cause OF Mrs Gardiner death
was a congestivc chill and after she had been
considered dead for six hours and was being
prepared for the grave, she returned to con-
sciousncsS and talked freely with her attend
ants. She stated to those around her that she
had been to the better land and had seen both
of her departed sisters with other friends; that
it was most beautiful and-bcyond all dos
criptiou She said that she had permission to
return to tell living friends Of What she had
seen, but that she was anxious to again return.
She passed away soon after making her state
meut, and seemingly overlowiug with joy and
happiness There can be no question as to the
circumstances above related -Detryi Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, 1872.
THE WASHINGTON AND ONO RAILROAD.

THE WASHINGTON AND ONO RAILRoAD.-
The following appears in the Winchester News;
''That there are parties anxious to get pos,
session of the Washington and ONO railroad
and complete it, is a tolerably safe inference
journals. Mr.. Mckenzie is alleged to be the
obstruction. He will hearken to no overtures,
nor encourage the iuquirers even to the extent
of allowing them to look at his maps and sur
veys We do not know what proportion OF the
stock he owns, nor what are the designs OF the
persons who were understood, couple OF years
ago, to have acceded to the control OF the COM
pany. But, however this may be, We consider
it highly probable that the need of an outlet at
Washington, and the strength OF the corpora.
tions from which alone it can be obtained, will
compel Mr.. Mckenzie and his hackers to come
out of their shells ere long. The line from Alex
andria to the Upper Potomac must be COM
pleted, by one hand if not BY another.
Upon inquiry we learn that it is not true that
any proposition has been made the Board or to
Mr.. Mckenzie lately, or for some time past,
sufficiently definite in form to deserve notice,
or emauating from parties showing the ability
to build mile of road. The company, like
many others, is frequently called upon and
questioned by parties anxious for speculation
in the way of large railroad contract, but in
quiry in well-informed quarters invariably re-
suits ID satisfying the Directory of the inability
of these persons to carry out their undertaking.
There have been no recent calls upon any off,
Ger of the Company for maps profles, or other
information about the road These officers al
ways take much pleasure in giving all informa-
ton which any person may desire respecting it.
A large edition Of pamphlet was printed some
two years ago for the purpose Of disseminating
all valuable facts connected with the work. The
whole edition has been distributed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

WINCHESTER ITEMS From the Winchester
News. Henry Brown, son Of Mr.. Wm d..
Brown one day last week was severely injured in
attempting to jump over croquet maliet which
had been proppcd up for that purpose. The
handle Of the malIct penetrated his abdomen
several inches; but he is now considered out Of
danger.
Que day las; week child of Mr. Z"a, resid-
ing on Braldock street was cought by a COW and
tossed several times in the air on her horns.
The child was soon rescued from the animal aud
carried home in senselc>s condition.
Abram 5 Greek at the BcrryvilIc turnpike has
no current. all going through the mill-race.
Wagons carts, and barrels on two poles come to
the Spout Spring from miles around for water
And autumn is generally the driest season ofthe
year. CiSterns it is worth noting have prov
ed an admirable reliance
Building is looking up. J. 4. Richardson is
erecting beautiful cottage west of town, on a
knoll commanding of the finest views iu the
Valley. r. L. Barton has laid the foundation
of Mansarler on Washington ST., and /. W.
VI. Holiday is about commencing residence on
the lot diagonalIy opposite
The Southern Methodist church is to be
beautifully re. painted and frescoed
The Grant and Wilson mass meeting has
been postponed until October next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31

THOICE TIMOTHY and GLOVER SEED
" for sale by [aug 81 K. NJ. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-31
.H-TRRIEU.
ROOhS Avn sT.4TyO.N.ERI:.
School and College Text Books

FOR THE COMING SEASON
A large and varied assortmen; of all the lead
ing SCHOOL BOOKS and School requisites, at
very low prices for sale ut
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07

= #. -. . &
A Charleston oontempory has the
following in relation to the Circui.
Solicitorship:
"There has been considerable talk
about the Solicitorship Of Charleston
County, and there are now two gentle.
mon claiming TO be the regular candid.
ates of the Repabliean party. C. w.
Butts, Esq, and L. G. Northrop, ESQ.
We asgue that il is we'll know n
principle that every Convention j.
limited to the purposes of its call, an d
the nomination of Solicitor was not
among the purposes of the call of che
.Columbia Convention, and we therefore
think it more than probable that the
County Convep.ion will repudiate the
action of the delegates in Coiumbia on
this subject, and will chose delegates
themselves to make the nomination.
This has been the practice heretafnre,
and as it has been the custom, il has,
therefore, become tho law. We expect,
from these reasons, and from what we
have heard, that the County Conveu-
tions of 0raageburg aud Charleston will
attend to this matter.
For .he iife. fof US we cannot see by
'whas right delegates to State Cenven
tiou, called for certain purposes aud
81 sii es:ass osjssssss, 10: elected ;os s:,s: Par
lese and not even authorized SO TO 10,
chose candidates for County Offices, and
we think there are now no real romi
nses in the field, for tue Scholarship.
We believe that this matter belongs
e. e.clusively to the Circuit and that i:
will be detorminl within tue Circuit"
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07

The ART. OF MAKING MoNEY.-One
great cause CT the poverty ofthe present
day is the failure of many people to ar-
presiate small things. They say if they
cannot save large 'ums, they will not
save anything They donot realize how
u daily addition, be it ever SO small,
will make large pile. If the young
men and women of to-day will only be.
gin, and begin now, to save a little from
their earnings, and invest it in some
savings bank and weekly or monthly add
10 their mite, they will wear happy
smile Of content and independence when
they reach" middle life. Not only the
pile itself will increase, but tho ability
and desire 1t increase IL will soon grow
Let'the clerk and tradeshian, laborer
and artisan, make now and at once
beginning. Store ap some of your force
aud vigor for future contingency. Let
parents teach their children to begin
carly to save Begin at the foundation
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07

-, "a Ii - IL ~ y 60
saaee and slisu shs ork Vim be easy TO
choose betssen h6tky aaslssiehes. Let
our youth 80 on ID the way Of etrava-
cameo for iiitess yskrsse como, as they
have for fifty years past, aud we shall
have Q nationof bssgsrs with moneyed
arissocracy. Let 81 generation Of such
as save in small sa,hs DO reared, aud we
shall be free from vant. Do not be am.
bilious for extravag CANT nt!ortunes, but seek
that which it is th@'duty'of every man
to oataiu---indepega aencc aad a comfort
able home. Weaia y in sufficient abus-
dance is within thsssreaoh Of all. It eau
be had by only one precess-saying.t--
Ns,o Jersey Meehps9ie. tFt@rR
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07

isadins AspaalicaR 10 pss fsrsh his bess
saasarors ~ bring about ,ths desired
,sssais, II By eps iasslect gs righ.s !
.ssisas shoaia Seiall Us, aAs penalty that
will follow must be bone without .imur-
muriag onour side. Republicans, do yorr
duty, perform is faithfully and with an
eye fxcd upon the future interest aud
the good Of your party.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07
CHE County Convention.

%ssaaEs AtsE .s
I'm few weeks the County c0aven-
tion wiz transpire. Perhaps never be-
fore in. the history Of. this County, Ger
tsinly never in that of the Republican
party, have we, had presented to us such
strong and urgent reasons why proper
men a6pala. be placed in nomination,
Ifbe SQUAD Judgement Of the nasses,can
DE appealed to in Bo:othevmAshsr We
&aRt!a ficksts sFhaie qualities vii! CON-
'asad itsels even 20 shd'Opposite patty.
Eheseptess that u qpse,us, saay. decide
pps fate for years- perhaps forever !
How ssasieasl5a guarded We should be
iaS every ass; Of our political livesl 1t
deyolvcs upon the shoulders Of every
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07

WHERE TRE. COMPOUNDED Morn.
Err" WAs.--A gsbtlsman who came up
the Eudson on the st. John yesterday,
tells this stnry:
II noticed" hS said, "a serious look
ing man, who !ooksd as if he might have
been aaslerk ora bookkeepar. The man
seemed to DO carihg for crying haoy,
andsysas doitg eet5slng he coul / to
still its sobs. Ass lrel child became rest
less in the berth, sB Be gertlsman took it.
in his arms and CARRIED it to and fro in
the cabin. The sots of the child irrita.
ted rich mar Who was trying to read
until he blurted out loud enough for the
fatheE to hely-
What does ne want to disturb the
whole cabin with that 4 ID baby
for 7" rsss - tt
The man oply. nesfled the baby more
quietly in his arans"ithouosasing word.
Then the laby s,bbed again.
where is the confounded mother,
that she don't stop its noise 2" continued
the profame grurisbler.
At this. the father came up to the
man and said: II am sorry we disturb
You, 81. (, but my dear 3baby's mother is in
her coffin down in the baggage room!
I'm taking her back to Albany, where
we used to live.9 tt~
1.-The hard hearted man." said my
friend, buried bis face in shame, but in
moment wilted by the terrible rebuke,
he was by the side oiAthe griet-s.ricken
ia;Aer. They were both tending the
baby.-N Y. COM Adcertiser
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07


Judge T. T. Mscke5'is doing galiau.
service in the sp-s0autry. Wherever
i'is voice is heardi, tns niisarabIs whin.
ing crsw who are said to be backed by
the Federal appoiptsas. hang their head $
in sshame,. II is said that Collector
Clark has assessed four per cent. of the
salaries Of his Assistants and laborers.
in. the Custom House in Charlestes, for
The purpose Of dafrayiug the expenses
q ths Boilers campaign against homes
~ Ifthase fellows are: so honest i,
would sesnt that tho people would rally
to them without money aud wi.hout
price.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-09-07

- Has fdx.G Gos. Orr, our modern Solo.
nlon--with the wisdom Of the ancient
oga lsit putrr5the promise Of an appoint
iient from Grant. provided he succeeds
m! carE3ipg the white vote Of South
,earpiiaa. Un.ilh he proves tho contrary,
! ,,sile. people win not attach much impor.
sppec g his advice After Orr has
fooled iradt once or twice us badly as
he hass thgselgho have given him his
bssad,and batteh his ESoellency will,
@eSpine, cay, ed--n him.! Orr, Grant
dons'khow yon;, He has an idea that
you are the master Of the black man,
and the leader of the whites in this
State, neither of which is tsue. The
people have no 'use forsyoa. Put aicow
|. =. =. !. :. z: go. =. E . : s,,-.-.L-
tsgfpirisy, and ne would attach the same
aii'a'Oyers / that arc now supporting yoa in
iyour s,igdirsctea and foolish ambition.
place gprbin astride rhipoceros, ard
'lsshim be psssedsa sy .he band Of che
the military !. .satrap, Maj. Mer-
y. eeha your ,li. friends win be .faapad fol-
lowing in the wake. From, this, our
Teadets caninfer who are Orr's tools