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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
CoRPoRATION COURT OF ALEXAN-

CORPORATION COURT OF ALEAAN-
" DRIA CITY.
w. A. Moore, First National Bank of Alexan-,
andria, and other creditors of the estate OF
&. G. Brown, decd, who may make them
selves parties to this suit plaintiffs, vs.. Ellen
D. Brown, Katie d. Brown, an infant, Linden
Kent, Admir-. of c. G; Brown, decd, and Il.
D. Wright Trustee, defendants
This cause came on this the 18th day OF Au-
gust, 1872, to be heard on the bill and exhibits
and the answers Of the defcndai is Ellen ID.
Brown, Linden Kent, Admir-, II. d. Wright
Trustee and the infant defendant, Katie ID.
Brown, by her guardian al Item, Morton Ma
rye, and was argued by CO .nsel, on consideration
whereof the Court doth adjudge, order and de-
cree that it be referred to one OF the Master Com
missioners of this Court, to determine and report
to the Court an account Of the debts due by the
estate of &. &. Brown, deceased whether or not
there are liens upon the same and their dignity
and the order of their priority. And the Court
doth further order that the time and place of
taking the same be published once Il week for
four Successive weeks in some convenient news
paper, and that such publication shall be equiv
alent to personal ser, ice on the parties interest
ed or any of them.
And It is further decreed that the Commission
er shall report any other fact deemed pertinent
by him to the final settlement Of the estate of q.
q. Brown, dec ID Extract from the decree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Missouri IRON MOUNTAINS. Prof. Water
house. in a recent paper on the resources of Mis-
souri, gives the following description of the iron
mountains for which the state is famous 'Shep-
hard mountain is $50 feet high. The ore con-
tains large percentage of iron. The height
Of Pilot Knob above the Mississippi river it
lis feet. Its base, ISL feet from the summit
is goo acres. The upper section of al feet is
Judged to contain 100000 tons of ore. The
elevation of Iron Mountain is 22S feet, and the
area at its base 500 acres The solid contents of
the cone are 23O, 0OO,OoO tons. 1t is thong ht
that every foot beneath the surface will yield
3, 600 900 Ions Of ore. At the depth Of 80 feet
the artesian anger was still penetrating solid
ore: These mountains contain enough ore above
the surface to afford for 200 years an annual
supply of 100000 tons. The iron is strong,
though and fibrous." ,.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

REMARKs.-The market for Wheat is I'M
changed since our last report offerings of 2io
bushels white and l2(S OF red, with sales of the
former at 10 for prime and 115 and III for
choice and of the latter at lao for fair, 49, la3
l5S and leo for medium to good and 1862 l65and
10 for very good to prime. Corn is in light re-
ceipt; offerings of 1888 bushels white, with sales
ut Il and IS. Nothing doing in Rye or Oats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

BEWARE OF QUOTATIONS. At a political
meeting we once heard fine speaker,:in eulo-
piziug Governor Henry A. Wise, say that he
lowered, like Saul of Tarsus,' head and
shoulders above all the other aspirants for the
presidency" Now, from all the light which
we have been able to gather from the Scriptures,
we should rather suspect that Saul of farsus
was man of small stature; for we find in Ill.
Corinthians K, ~, that he is criticised because
'his bodily presence is weak. The speaker had
contounded him with Saul the SOD Of kish Of
whom it is said, in l. Samuel tx, 2, that from
his shoulders and upwards he was higher than
any of the people" This speaker was called
upon at once, by an old Baptist friend, who
said "Mr G., you must give me dollar for
colportage. Any man who knows as little Scrip
ture as you do ought to he p to spread know.
ledge of the Bible among the people"
A candidate for the Virginia Senate is report
ed to have said in stump speech, Fellow
citizen, | have represented you for many years
in the House of Delegates. | am now candi-
date for the Senate, and have no doubt that
the good people of the county of o. will say
to me at the polls as Pontius Plate said to the
Saviour, "Well done, good and faithful: ser
want.
A Virginia judge said from the bench, 1.-THE
Scripture says an honest man is the noblest
work of god" When told that the line was
from Pope he replied, 'Well, it is just as true
as if Scripture had said it. u. C. Htden, an
Atlanta Index.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

PATRoNIzE Your Own TowN-There is nc
necessity whatever for our citizens to 60 abroad
for that which they can easily obtain at home
Dry goods, provisions, millinery, hardware, and
household furnishing goods Of every description
can be obtained at home upon as liberal terms
as could be had elsewhere. ;Patronize then, the
business men among whom you reside; they
deserve your patronage, for they substantially
aid in building up and beautifying our town.
Her merchants and business men have ungrudg-
ingly used theirmeans in extending their accom-
madations in catering for the public taste,
and and as the membership of every community
is held together by the law Of mutual dependence
it is but fair and just to give the business men
and merchants Of your own locality the prefer
ence Charleston "a Spirit
This is the doctrine we have been preaching
for many years. " !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
lCOMMCSICATED,

Both of the political parties having fired their
guns and therefore, stand off in that respect,
it is to be hoped that the Mayor will hereafter
enforce the law of the Corporation prohibiting
the firing Of guns within the limits Of the Cor.
poration. The practice is a very unnecessary and
dangerous QUE Those who want to burn DOW
der and fire cannon, can go out on the COM
mons. MANY CITIZENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

A calculation has been made, that the fill
clustering expeditions fitted out in United
States, Mexico and South America, for opera
tons in Cuba, PRINCIPALLY at the expense of emf
grants from Cuba, have cost $4,000, 0OO-and
have as yet resulted in nothing for the cause OF
Cuban independence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
PORT or aLEx.a.vDRf.s, .sUG UsT a..

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to F A
Reed She reports nothing in the river Among
her freight were l2,CN watermcl Ions, 6oOo OF
which were landed ut this city. Owing to the
length of time it required to discharge her
freight here she transferred her passengers and
baggage for Washington to the ferry boats run
ming between here and that city.
Schr r Fl Harper, Norfolk, to Smoot s Perry.
Schr Ida James. Baltimore, to w A Smoot.
Schr Helen P, Georgetown to American Coal
Company.
Schr Chas Z Gibson, Boston, to J Agnew.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia Baltimore, by B Wheat.
Schr Helen 2, say brook, by American Coal
Company.
Schr Maggie, Havre- de- Grace, By w ASmoot.
MEMORANDA.
Ship G A Farwell, hence for San Francisco,
passed out at Fortress Monroe l3th
Sch Florence, hence, at Baltimore 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Persons having claims before the Iuterna
tioual Mexican American Commissioner are
not satisfied with the way things are going on
and have held meeting in New York, a
which gentleman was elected aud empowered
to push matters along.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
ICOMMCNICATED.

The proper way to be pursued at public
meetings, is to seize at once any man who Is
dsordcrly, aud attempts to make disturbance
by unseemy and improper interruptions, aud
hand him over to the police to be dealt with
as the law provides for all persons engaged in
breaking the peace, or exciting rot
ALI CONSERVATIVES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

l. AN HONEST MANA physician of this city
Thursday met friend from the country. search,
ing for him to pay bill due for medical ser
vices rendered fifteen years ago. The doctor
had long since forgotten the bill, and scarcely
recognized his debtor. As this is an Instance
Of rare honsety-of which We are not overcrowcd-
ed these days with examples--we make men
tom of it here, 10 order that others may be in
snired to 20 and do likewise Rich Enquirer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

A letter received in Baltimore yesterday from
Belair states that Rev. DIR. Thomas f.. Bond,
of the Methodist Z piscopa Church South, is
very seriously ill at bis home near Fallston,
Hartford county, Md, and is not expected to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

On the complaint Of Colonel Kane, the
Crane Jury in Baltimore have appointed
committee to examine and report upon the con,
dition of the Baltimore Basin. 1t is well
known that the stencil from it has become OF
late years absolutely intolerable, and the pub
lie health must suffer in consequence in great
er or less degree. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

WASHINGTON News. The information that
O'Baldwin the pugilist, was required to give
bonds in Baltimore not to fight in the State of
Maryland, caused considerable feeling among
the fancy" who have made the most complete
arrangements for attending the mill" The
tickets, which are issued for literary excur-
sion," are sold at $40, which secures meals for
the trip. The party from Washington, it is
said, will go in tugs. this afternoon. at six
o'clock, one of which leaves Alexandria, and
the other from the wharf at Georgetown.
Barney Wood, who shot S. NJ: Cheeseman,
at the ice company's stables on Monday night,
was yesterday brought into the Police Court
for examination. He seemed quite stolid and
not to realize the terrible crime which be had
committed. After consultation, judge said he
would commit him to await the result of
Cheeseman's injuries. [Mr. Cheeseman died
last night
Two new cases of smallpox occurring on
the 18th instant, we're reported to the board of
health last night.
Frederick Cozzens sues Washington city for
81 200 for leaving sewer open for him to fall
into,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Mai. N. H. Hotchkiss, for several years past
the travelling agent Of the Richmond and DIRK
River Railroad, has dissolved his connection
with that company, but he still retains the po-
sition of travelling agent for the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad He is vigorously at work
getting up an excursion from Stauuton to Ma
CARA Falls. --...a =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

towards Snickersville, and knows nothing OF
the negotiations which threaten to put an un-
timely end to his contracts, and public meet
ing has been called at Round Hill, for the 29th
of August, to arouse the people in that section
to a deeper interest in pushing forward the
work upon that liue, at which MIR. Mckenzie
himself will we present, to enhghten the public
rs TO its prospects and requirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

: 1t is said that very little is heard of the pro
posed visit of the President to Tennessee, anc
there is general opinion that he will not make
a Southern tour in the present season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Gen. Butler will not allow his name to be
used in the canvass for nomination as the
Radical candidate for Governor of Massachu.
sets, in any manner detrimental to the Repub-
ican party s" .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

at Radical mass meeting in Leavenworth
Kansas, yesterday, one Of the speakers told the
audience, which was largely coIored, that the
election OF Greeley would again fasten the
shackles of slavery upon the hands Of the
blacks, and otherwise appealed to the prejudi-
ces of his hearers The result was collision
between the Republican aud Greeley men hold
ing meeting across the street Windows
were shattered by bricks and stones, and quite a
disturbance was created + ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
Commissioners Office,

Alexandria, Va, August Il, 1872 J
Notice is hereby given to all the parties inter
9 ted in tn above-named suit that l have APP
pointed WEDNESDAY,, The 4th day of Sep
tember, 1872 ut my Office, next to Burke s. Her
berts Banking House, on King street, in the
CITY of Alexandria, to execute the foregoing de-
cree, at which time and place the said parties
are required to attend. ..
K KEMPER, Commissioner.
Neale, D. q. aug l4-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

In reply to the excuse sometimes given that
Gen. Grant is not responsible for the ku klus
law, because Congress passed the law, and thus
forcedit, as itBere upon the President, the Rich
!, mond W.hig says it swithiu the knowledge OF
that Mr.. Grant by special
message recommended the passage of the ku
Klux law. In the words Of Mr.. Freling huy.
sen, the Radical Senator from New Jersey
I'VE remember that last spring he held here
reluctant Congress until they should pass a
ku klux law" The World says the speech
from which this is extracted was delivered In
the Senate by the Jersey Senator on the 9th
oflast February lie represented the ig-
norant negroes as knowing who was their
friend-that it was not Congress, but Grant;
and he puts these words in their mouth:
I'VE rememberh how skilfully and faithfully be
executed the reconstruction laws for US; We re-
member tha..last Spring he held here a reluc-
tant Congress ahtilo they should pass a. ku
Kiux law; and that he has so enforced it as to
give US protection for our property, our wives
and, our children. He is a true man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

TheLoudoun Enterprise, doubts the recent
reports as to negotiations of the Pennsylvania K.
r.. with regard to the w. & O. r. r., and a
new route &C., and says In the mean time
i+ol, Mcclure is going on with the extension
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Mr.. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, says that
he pledged himself in accepting the manage
meut of the Peabody Fund not to go iuto poll
tics. There are some other gentlemen, IN dit
tercnt portions Of the country, not connected
with the Peabody Fund, who, for all the good
they do, ought to take the same pledge
then there would be fewer interviews. and
unnecessary Explanations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

The charming and persuasive style in which
the colored people in the Southern States, are
talked to by their leaders and guides is ex-
emplifed in an address to them at lalahasse,
Florida, by an "Hon Mr.. Willis who told
them that Greeley was no more than an old,
broken-down, one horse editor at best; that he
stood no more chance than u stump-tail bull IN
Ay-time; that he was an old hard-shel Demo-
GRAFT, and could not take the oath even if elected;
consequently, any colored man would be fool
to vote for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

~ The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
:; burg Index says that the Radical State Com
nlittee j Ohm W. Wolff, Secretary. has fitted
2 up spacious room in Marshall Building, in
Richmond, and with the assistance of three or
four clerks and a CARLOAD of ranked envelopes
is flooding this State with records of Greeley .
&C., &C. The documents circulated are by no
means the same employed in the North ID
most of them. the word rebel is carefully
expunged and all language which would be un-
., paiatable TO ex-Confederate ears has been
scrupulously avoided. The committee has lists
of Conservative voters in every county, and
these things are addressed directly to them.
To counteraot this let the Conservatives in the
State zealously disseminate the newspapers and
documents which will give the people correct
information and sound advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Cumberland, Md, and its vicinity, have been
visited recently by frequent and copious show
ers of rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

The Washington correspondent of the Baltl-
more Sun says: "a letter was received here
to-day from Horace Greeley, dated Bradford,
N. H., August 10th, in which, after referring
to the election in North Carolina, he says: 1--WE
shall have to work to the end, but that end Is
certain. We shall carry New York heavily,
with New Jersey, Connecticut. Rhode Island
and New Hampshire. That is our share at
the East. The rest will be done south and
west OF US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

The title of Hon pre6xed to man 5
name has now become farce and subject
for ridicule. Says the Richmond Enquirer
1--WE are getting too many 'honorables' in
this free land Of ours BY what authority Is
this title prefxed to any mans name? What
right has any American to title save that
designating his professionalism should be
confined to the military merely to distinguish
rank. 1t is the right Of every American to
demand that he shall be addressed as Mister
and that is title enough for any good man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

Total, s267 ,9O5.S66 776,700 S344 90
New York, with population Of 4,346, Al /,
has accumulated savings of 267 millions, while
oue-sixth of her population are depostors.
Massachusetts, with popu ation of 1881,
has SCI, POI or 40 per Ct of the whole Conncctl-
cult, with population of 537,4lS IN 1871,
had l7S,0S7 depostors. or one-thlrd OF the
whole population being Savings Bank depoosl-
tors What about the Savings Banks OF 'lr-
gina7 Manufactures and every body. at work
accomplishes this aud builds up cities and
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
n eale, D. q.

DETHEL ACADEMY
ID Near Warrenton, Fauquier co.,. Va.
Session opens September 18th, 1872.
Board and tuition, $97 80, per session Of FIVE
months. No. extras. For Catalogue &c, ad
dress A. G. Smith, VIM. w. Smith, A: NJ, ). B.
Smith, Principals, Warrenton, Va, or Col. e f.
Lighttoot, late Principal Va High School Gull
pepper G. H., Va. Fanquer CO., aug l4-lm
MO. | MACKEREL received this day and
~ for sale by [aug l4l J. G. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

BISHOP ELDER, of Natchez. whose appoint
meut as Archbishop of Baltimore was an-
nounced whether upon good authority or not,
we cannet say in a telegram from New York
Yesterday, acquired national reputation dur
ing the late war, by his able protest against the
interference of military officers in church mat
tiers, addressed to President Lincoln. He had
been ordered by the General commanding in
Natchez, after its occupation by the Federal
forces, to direct the clergy Of his diocese to read
the prayer for the President of the United
States, in their churches, and refusing, on the
ground that such an order was purely eccles',
astical matter, with which neither the civil nor
military authorities could interfere, he was
carried off from his residence to military post
at Vidalia and there imprisoned. Continuing
firm in his refusal, however, he was finally re-
leased under general order by which all form
er orders interfering with religious liberty were
rescinded. si
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14

The Wabash. u. S. man-of.war, has been
aground in British waters twice lately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
SAVINGS Banks Of State of New York.

Deposits Deposiors. AZ ge.
N. Y. City, slGl, LOG, 592 44G, S24 $3.50 So
Brooklyn and
Kings CO., $685. $50 1853 al 10
Int rior towns $3.50, GA 2l4lS3 3l4 40
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IA, 1872.

THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION for the
s1h District will meet in this CITY tomorrow.
The time and circumstances OF It's conVenlng''n-
vest it with peculiar interest and Importance,
and we hope it may be enabled, judiciousy and
tremendously, to accomplish the object of its
meeting.
1t is but natural that the delegates from the
different counties should enter the Convention
with preferences, influenced by local interests.
This is not only natural, but, it ought not to be
objected to. And this natural feeling, with
wise men, does not blind them, or induce them,
from prejudice or passion, to act indlscrectly.
The whole object, at last, is for the benefit OF
the cause and the people
The names of many gentlemen of acknowl-
edged ability and fitness will be presented to
the Convention, from which to select a candl-
date. Their especial claims for the position
will be fully cauvassed by their friends, and
thus an opportunity afforded the Convention OF
determining who is likely to be the best and most
available candidate. Whoever the candidate may
be- we feel fully persuaded that he will be one who
will reflect credit upon the district and State.
The Convention will probably be fully at
tended, and at this time it is especially deslr
able that its example should be one of great
harmony and unanimity of action. No discord
or bitter feeling should impair the influence tor
GOOD, which it should exert over the district;
and the candidate Of its selection should receive
the united support of the Conservative party,
of the friends of Greeley and Brown, and of all
who wish to see Reform in the Admlnlstra-
tien of the government Our sincere desire Is
to advance what we believe to be the best IN
terests and the good OF our State and country.
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10y AUTHORITY OLA DEED OFTRUST

10y AUTHORITY OLA DEED OFTRUST
- dated the - day of -, and with the
full consent of the present owner, Major VIM;
N. Berkeley, will offer, at the same time and
that splendid estate, in King William county,
known rs HAYS" containing about 1850
acres, adjoining Goose Pond'-thc Mattayon
river being the dividing line The timber upon
this estate is Of the same quality as that on
Goose Pond" and the arabic land OF the same
fertile character 1t has been bet er managed
since the war than Goose Pond, and is consc-
quently now in better condition, and produces
heavy crops Of Grain. Tobacco and Glover. The
DWELLING HOUSE and outbuildings are
complete and in good eondItlGn; nn
Loudoun CO., aug WITS
INOPA have this day asso
~ ciated with me my brother, ALTMAN
DER }. MOTT, as partner in my business, To
take effect from this date The style of the firm
is now changed to A. II. MOTT Y BRO:
ANDREW Ii. MOTT.
I hereby extend thanks to my friends and GUS
TONERS for the very liberal patronage extended
me for the last five years, and sollclta contlnu-
ance of the same to the new firm. We will keep
constantly on hand u full and complete line Of
HUUSEk ARTICLES. Our whole
sale department will be greatly enlarged, and
our very large stock of WOOD and TIN WARE,
Cordage, Looking Glasses, Brooms, Backing,
Matches, &C., &c, obligating ourselves to sell
us low as in any Northern city.
-.-.. A. II. MOTT IL BRO,
aug 12-tO24 Sales room, 69 King St
7 UST RECEIVED.
y A fresh supply Of
LEMON and RASPBERRY SYRUPS and
LEMON SUGAR.
Also fresh supply of
CANNED LOBSTERS
LEWIS HOOFF, Jr.,
aug6 No S S. Fairfax st.
25.OOO snd Sshe s at Sc PER is
G. w. HARRISON,
60 oe V;ns - ond II & ~ Fish Wharf