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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ITO shop the very age and body of the Times

Gen. St. John B. L. Skinner died in Wash
ington yesterday morning in the seventy fifth
year of his age He was native OF Washing
ton county, New York served in the war of
1872, and during the Administration OF Presl-
dent Pearce was made First Assistant Post
Master General-a position which he retained
uuGcr Presidents Buchanan, Lincoln and John
son.
In order to ,hwart any attempt at rot III
New York Tomorrow, on the occasion OF the
parade of Orangemrn, extraordinary prccau-
tons will be made by the Police Department,
and should occasion require, the military and
iremen will assist in maintaining the peace OF
the city.
The political campaign in North Carolina is
becoming interesting, both, parties being
10 the field with their best speakers. At Will
lnington next week Secretaries Belknap and
Delano will address the Republicans, and at
Weldon the Liberals ale preparing Tor great
demonstration.
Pope county, Arkansas, promises to be a
scene of bloodshed to day, A force OF militia is
at Dover for the purpose Of arrcstlng number
of lawbreakcTs, aud an attack on the place IS
threatened.
Horace Greeley and Gratz Brown, the nonl-
necs, for the President and Vice Presid cnt
had ap interview in New York gu Tuesday,
which will be renewed again to-day.
The latest Information respecting DIR. Llvlngs.
stone is that he has married an African Princess
a fact which renders him Indifferent about re-
turning to England q
The English Government is so well pleased
With the services Of Sir Alexandria Cockburn,
in the Alabama claims matter, that it has Great
ed him an Earl
Cotton caterpillars have made their appear
ance 10 many sections OF Alabama and as a
consenncnce nlanters are greatly depressed u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The vast number of icebergs which are borne
past the shores of Newfoundland during the
spring and carly summer is reported to be al
most incredible. About the end of May of this
year writer for the Canadian Illustrated says
that from Signal Hill, an eminence at the
mouth OF the harbor, GOO feet high, sixty ice
hcrgs, great and small, were visible to the
naked eye. They we're moving slowly south
ward to the Gulf Stream
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

We have no doubt that many of our Demo,
cratic friends, who hcsitated to the last, about
supporting Mr.. Greeley, will, now that the
nomination has been made, be as active, de-
termined, and earnest in his support, as if they
had, at first come into the measure. 1t is not
just or polite to condemn their course or drive
them from their present position. We want
all the people opposed to Gen. Grants admin
istraton to unite upon Mr.. Greeley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says: ''The news Of the Baltimore
nominations was received here by all the op.
ponents of the administration with much salts
faction, but no public demonstration was made.
At the departments the intelligence set an apx-
ious look on many faces, and even among the
most sanguine Of the supporters of the admin
istration it was admitted that something must
be done in Pennsylvania before October, or
Grant will not be able to pass the great com
petitive examination of November"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

A new alarm comes from the East An Eng.
lish medical officer, in the employ of his Gov
eminent, and another Euglishmau, who is a
literary authority unite in a declaration that
the cholera is likely to make its way from east
to west by railway-a supposition which, if
true, implies that the progress of that terrible
malady will hereafter be more rapid and easy
than heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
THURSDAY, JULY II, 1872.

The NoMINArloNs.-Iu all portions of the
country heard from, last night, the Democrats
aud Liberal Republicans, had demonstrations
OF rejoicing at the nomination Of Greeley and
Brown by the Baltimore Convention. In Rich
mond guns were fred and impromptu meetings
held. There was also considerable display Of
fire works. To morrow night there will be a
grand ratification meeting. Enthusiastic meet
ings were held in New York, Philadelphia,
Raleigh, Wilmington, N. G., Newburgh, New
Orleans, &C., &C. There were several large
meetings in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

We have received a pamphlet copy Of an adj
dress to the voters of the 9Th Congressional
District of Virginia, by H. 0. Claughton, ESQ.,,
of this city Appended to this is an address
to the people, published in May, 1861, legal
opinion written in opposition to the unlawful
assumption of the restored government Of Fir-
GINA at Wheeling, communication to the
Colonist, newspaper published in Demarara,
and two editorials of the Royal Gazette, of Dem
arara, prepared by Mr.. Claughton, whilst ed
itor of that paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The New York World gives in its adhesion to
the candidates of the Democratic and Liberal
Republican parties in its issue OF Wednesday.
1t says: TO morrow morning we shall be
compelled to announce Greeley and Brown as
the regular Democratic candidates; and al
though We should have preferred others, we
have no hesitation in saying that we think
them altogether preferable to the corrupt office
holders Philadelphia ticket"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

A letter from New York says :-"Miss En-
lily Mason, we'll known in Virginia and the
South, is now associated in Paris with two ac-
complished ladies from Baltimore, NJ lies Kun
mer and Devina, who have opened school at
45 Rue Galilee, (Champs Eysees.) The adj
vantages of finished education are here Of
fered, and during the summer vacation Miss
Mason will accompany those who desire to
travel on the Continent, enhancing the pleas
ures Of the trip by her extended experience
and knowledge of the different countries, OBJ
tanned by four years residence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The testimony for the defence 10 the trial of
Stokes at New York, was concluded yesterday
The object was to show that the accused was
under constant apprehension, and that he car
ried pistol to protect himself from Fisk Re-
buttipg testimony was then introduced y.the
prosecution as to the medical evidence intro
duccd by the Defence and to show that Fisk
was not armed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The Platform Of Principle adopted by the
Baltimore Convention, is precisely the same as
that adopted at Cincinnati. In the committee
which reported it, it received the vote of every
State, except four, Delaware, Mississippi, Geor-
ga and Oregon. Mr.. Greeley, therefore, stands
upon the Platform of both Conventions-both
being Liberal and Conservative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The Baltimore American is engaged in at
tempting to show that there was no very great
crowd in Baltimore-that the Convention was
a dull and spiritless affair-that the hotels were
not full of people-and that the affair alto
gether amounted to nothing!! Probably the
American may find out, in time, that something
will ensue which it may not like
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

A meeting of those opposed to Greeley's
nomination, was held in Baltimore yesterday.
A national convention was called tor-which
will probably not be held. Few were in atten-
dance Senator Bayard, of Del, opposed the
nomination Of Greeley by the Baltimore Con-
vention, to the last, and made speech against
II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The New York Herald says THAT the Adj
ministration cannot afford defeat in a single
State election" 1t thinks Gen. Grant must
break loose from his present surroundings, and
commence a reform forthwith. E" There is
much fear about Pennsylvania, in the Radical
ranks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The fears which have prevailed for some
time past for the safety Of the rice crop 10
lower Georgia from the ravagcs of catterpillars
have to great extent disappeared Damage
has been done, but it is not so great as was first
Sur,nSr1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

SMALL FARMS ARE Good INVESTMENTS. -
4 gentleman of this county, living near Water.
ford, Owls Sc acres of land assessed at $15 and
has owned it for ii years He cultlvates from
20 to 25 acres in wheat and about Is in corn,
and keeps from ~ to 20 cattle. He has had
IA paying crops of wheat and corn. and his cat
tie have enabled him to make them paying.
He calls ID bushels of wheat to the acre Il pay
ing crop, and the average price has been 30
per buShcl He raises from 40 to 30 bushels
of corn per acre, and his average price has been
65 cents. He has sold hay lslt once in IA years.
but he feeds it all in his barn yard, as he does
his straw and fodder He has never sold any
oug food of any sort from his farm except as
stated above. He has never uSe'l any tertill
Ger except barn yard manure, and only one
half ton of plaster, until this spring. His land
cost him $50 per acre in 1888. His system
enables him to manure all his land once III thee
wears. L0u,toun Mirror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

The Washington Patriot comes out strongly
in favor Of Greeley and Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

DROCLAMAT ALTON.
i Mayors Office, July II, 1872
All DOGS fou d rum ng at large without
being muzzlrd from this time until the lst of
September will be seized by persons designated
by me and dealt with according to law.
The police are hereby instructed to arrest and
bring before ne all persons owning or harDor-
ing unlicensed dogs.
Given under my hand this llth day Of July
1872 w NJ. N. BERk LEY,
iy ll.lw Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

THERE Is TROUBLE between the Cumberland
Valley and the Martnsburg and Potomac rail
roads in reference to the height of the bridge
across the Potomac. The Pcnnsylvanians want
the abutmcnt lowered about five feet, which
would compel the Martinsburg and Potomac
road to lowrr its grade for about Il thousand
feet through solid rock. Winchester En)
Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

SPEED or VESSELS The difficulties hitherto
experienced in measuring the speed of ships by
any Of the devices thus far produced, are
said to be overcome very satisfactorily by tho
ingenious instrument called the rhysimctcr, to
which reference has already been made. The
Indicator, which resembles barometer in size
and appearance, is ocatcd in the captain cabin
Il column of mercury showing constantly by its
variations the speed Which the vessel is making.
Its accuracy is said to he perfect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11
RETAIL DEPARTMENT
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
NO. IS KING STREET.
jy2-eo5t
(H.NUFUH TIES.
jy 2 cost

\ THE REQUEST OF MANY VOTERS
Al il this and adjoining counties, JOHN A.
CARTER has consented To let his name appear
M Il candidate to represent this District in & IL
gress--suhcct to the decision of the nominating
convention.
Uppcrrille, Fauquier CO., jy 1T
T11O THE VOTERS of Orange, Culprper, Eau
i quicr Alcxandrii Fairfax Loudoun, Mad-
son, Rappahann"ck, Clarke, Warren and Fred
crlck:
At the solicitation of friends from various por-
tons of tn" district i hereby announce myself
n candidate for Congress, ut the approaching fall
election.
My lifelong devotion t" the principles of
democratic liberty, my editorial experience and
pronounced OPINIONS upon all questions of pub
lie policy, my active participation in tn" Iab"rs
and discussions of every political campaign
which has occurred in Virginia during the past
ten years ought to be- sufficient guarantees that
if elected will discharge faithfully and fear
lessly all the duties of the office.
!. HOWE PEYTON,
my loft Culprper, Va.
EHOR CONGRESS-Dr j. G. Ill LII, of Alex
l. andria city, will be supported, subject /"
the decision of the Conservative Nominating
Convention, rs II cnndIdnte for Congress from
the District composed Of the following counties
Loudoun, Fairfax, FanIui"r, AIeNandr'a Rap
palannock, Culpcpcr, Madison Warren, Clarke
Frederick and Orange my Jul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

STUMP SPEAKING Tuesday James H.
PIatt. ir. opened the campaign at llamp-
ton Va. also several bottles Of corn whiSkcy, in
aid Of his election as carpet bag Congressman.
He is opposed by native Virginian,' col
orcd man known as ''Dr Norton" Platte was
recently nominated at Portsmouth by u conven-
ton of Revenue Assessors, Collectors, and Gus
tom house attaches In his harangue at llamp.
ton the vital ISSUES Of the day most ably
discussed, were contained in SplcouS-lonkIng
bottles. -Rchul0nd NcWs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

EXCURSIONS. The New York Times
has enlisted the benevolent of that city in
the contribution of fund for chihlrcns ex-
cur>ipn>, for the benefit of the poor children
included in the various charitable homes. A
fund of nearly $2OOO has already been sub
Scribcd The first pic uic party OF 600 children
tIiait' of whom are from the Five Points House
Of Industry 90 to Lockwnod's Grove, near
Rockaway beach, i. l., to day y hnuntiluI
lunch has been provided, which, with the bath
viii make dad lhe yOnng hearts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

Parties wishing anything in the above line
can lind IL heavy stock, all sizes, of every quail
ty, at the lowest figures in the city, at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

HOUSES WANTED.
si$j Persons having HOUSE S ranging in value
from 500 to Sl5C0 for sale can dispose of the
same by stating terms and conditions at the store
of HARLOW Il BRO, corner Royal and Cam
eron streets NJ B. HARLOW,
ie ll-lw Sec. Mechanics Home Assoc n.
DARRISH'S LIQUID REMIT, for max
/ ing Curds and Whey and Cold Custard.-
i his is convenient preparati on for domestic
use, made from the lining membrane of the
stomach OF the calf. BY adding it to milk. the curd
is separated into q firm coaguum, which may
be used, with or without cream as desert, or
Il nutritious diet for nvailds and children.
Price % ct. per bottle. For sale by
iv 10 JANNEY s. co.
. UGAK-CURED SHOULDERS for sale by
- lie II j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11
75c GAUZE UNDERSHIRTS. | &c.
7jc GAUZE UNDERSHIRTS. 7jc

This particular grade of goods is specially
choice, at remarkably low figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

This line of goods is uncxceptionable as to
quality price VI good and cheap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

jO GAUZE UNDERSlIIRTS soc
5Jc GA UIE IN DERSlI RTS. soc
Very cheap and slightly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

Sl.M GAUZE UNDERSHIR rs. Sl.OO
SI.m GA lZE UNDERSHIkTS. Sl.OO
Sl.UO GAUZE UNDERSHIKTS. SI.GU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11
Summer Underwear!
Summer Underwear!
For Ladies, Gentlemen and Children.
SILK,
NJ ERlNO,
tn READ,
GA w f.
COTTON,

In AL sizes, at any price, from the lowest to the
highest grades, ut from zoe To So each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-11

For Vice-President, whole number oil vote
1872.
B. GRAFT Brown, 7l3.
John w. Stevenson, of Kentucky, g.
Blank votes IL.
Subsequently made unanimous.
Both nominations were followed with cuth
siastic cheers
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-30
SPARKS FROM TIE WIRES.

Philip Kraus, q welLknown painter, COM
mitted suicide yesterday In Baltimore.
The new Russian minister, Baron Won Of
fenberg, will present bis credentials to the
President To-day.
National banks throughout the country are
required to report their condition at the close
of business on the 10th instant.
The immense forests covering the Hudson
River Highlands, opposite Poughkeepsle, are
Ia flames.
Colonel James A. Ekin succeeds General
McFerrin as chief quartermaster Of the Dlvis-
lon of the South.
Andrew ]. Evans was nominated yester-
day as United States district attorney for the
Western District of Texas.
Captain Maflitt, who commanded the Flor
ida when she escaped, was q witness In WASH
ington, on Saturday, before q naval court OF
Inquiry regarding the Florlda's escape.
The latest Matamoras advices represent
that an almost immediate attack BY the revo-
lutionists Is apprehended. Noncompliance
are coming across to the American side.
The Sixth q. =. Infantry has been ordered
to the department of Dakota for service on the
line of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and an
additional detachment Of troops has been sent
to assist in expelllng white outlaws from the
Indian territory.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-30
THE WHITE HOUSE IN 4 FURRY.
ocratic Leaders-His Only Hope in the
Old Incorporating Bourbons.
Correspondence New York SUM-

WASHINGTON, April 26.
The Cincinnati Convention mon0polizes the
attention of the occupants, OF The White
House. Grant Is exceedingly nervous, and
manitests a disposition to talk on this subject
alone to all visitors. he Ia especially desir-
Gus of knowing the views of Democratic poll.
ticians, and it Is an undeniab!e fact that I'M
usual efforts have been made to court certain
would.be leaders of that party during. the
past week. The object has very likely been
to feel their pulse on the question of
uniting the Democratic party with the LIBERAL
Republicans. Day before yesterday w. D.
Niblack, representative from the First lndl-
ana District, called upon the President on
some official business. and he declares that
Grant introduced the subject OF The .Cincinnali
Convention three several times, and seemed
very anxious to have his views on the posi-.
bility of the Democracy endorsing the Liberal
nominations. The only hope the Adminlstra.
ton party has is.in the old compromising
Bourbon spirit of the Democratic party. They
cannot conceive 1t possible that that party
will, with anything like unanimity, endorse or
support the Cincinnati nominee. They admit
that their case is hopeless If this should come
to pass, but always add, "As well expect the
Millennium"
A Presidential Back Down Probable.
WASHINGTON, April 20.
The Indications of q back down from the pc.
sition taken By Grant regarding consequential
damages In the Alabama claims cases are
quite strong, and their withdrawal is now
probable.
Curtin Out OF tho Canvass.
WAsHrNaToN, April 20.
A special dispatch from Pittsburg says that
Curtin'5 name will not be presented to the
Cincinnati Convention as o candidate for the
vice-presldency.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-30
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO rHR NKws.I

- COLUMBIA, 8. c., April 20.
The mandamus served on State Treasurer
Parker by General stolbrand, the superinten.
dent of the Penltentlary, which Ia made re-
turnable on Wednesday, has, In a manner,
created some commotion among the State
officials to-day. The disposition to keepsecret
ali transactions bearing upon the finances was
sedulously observed, yet enough is known to
warrant the assertion that, to keep the mat
ter from investigation, the superintendent has
been promised sufficient funds to keep the
Penitentiary aloat. This, however, has to
appear In the return to the Supreme Court on
Wednesday. The State officers held a kind of
a secret meeting over the matter In Hardy
solomon's Bank this afternoon, and access to
1t was impossible. Should their overtures not
be accepted, nothing follows but an investiga-
ton of the treasury. Should they be accepted,
1t is safe to count on asmsll army Of manda-
muses. In the future.
Blue Ridge revenue scrip stands pretty
well as a collateral security, and the hopes
that are Ringing on the coming issue are
mountains high.
The Investigation In the cases of the Lau-
rens citizens Is very slow. A disposition
seems to prevail not to press them. Many
cases have been postponed so far ahead as
Saturday and Tuesday next.
The Cincinnati delegation from this city
has left for Cincinnati. sALUDA.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-30
PATRONS OF H~USBANDRK.

The following Subordinate Oranges OF Patrons
OF Husbandry have lately been organized by
Colonel D. Wyatt Aiken, deputy at large, for
the Southern States.
l.. SumteryIlle Grange, No. 2, Sumterville,
8. c.; John A. Richardson. master; A. White,
secretary.
3. Mayesvllle Grange, No. g., Msyesville, 8.
c.; W. j. Muldrow, master; B. F. Wilson, Sec
5. Gcokesbury Grange, No. 4. Cokesbury, 8.
c.; F. A. Conner, master; DR.. W. Sims, secre-
1. Due West Grange. No. 5, Due West 8. G.;
j. T.. Bonner, master; DR.. John A. Robinson,
s. Calhoun Grange, No. 6, Oalhoun's Mills,
8. c.; James McCaslaD, master; J. L. CorWin,
6. Long Cane Grange, No.. Z, Bradley's Mills,
8. c.; ". < Bradley, master; j. E. Bradley,
secretary.
vile, g.. c.; officers not elected when report
g. Greenwood Grange, No. 8, Greenwood,
8. c.; A. NJ. Aiken, MASTER 8. W. jordan, Sec
Rotary.
Columbia and Greenville Railroad, 3. C.;3,J. W.
Calhoun, master; G.. M. Jordan, secretary.
Increasing interest In the Order 10 now De-
ing manifested, andColonel Aiken is expect
Ing to organize throughout the State during
the summer aud autumn. Those desiring 10
establish the Order In their respective neigh
borhoods should address him at Cokesbury,
8. G.
A State Grange has been organized in Mis-
slssippi, with General Vaughan as master.