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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-08-17
DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REP DIRT
Signal Service, q. 3. Army.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, August l6. 1872.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-08-17

Read False and True. Send one letter-stamp to
RADWAY q CO, ,32 Warren cor. Chusch Street, New
York. Information worth thousands will be sent you.
declU-dkwly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

\ meeting of gentlemen interested in agri-
cultural pursuits was held in Baltimore yester-
day, the object being to secure better roads
throughout Maryland Resolutions were adop-
ted that the question of having proper roads
should be free from political influence, and that
all male persons above the age Of twenty-one
years should be required to work one day on
the pubic roads before the first of June and
October of each year. except those employed
in factories or living in corporate towns, or who
pay a tax of one dollar and a-hali for each day $
work required of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Ten dollars Il ton is being paid for straw In
Fredericksburg,
The Treasurer of the State will, On Monday
next, commence paying the senIi-annual in
stalment of two per cent. interest on the public
debt
A young man by the name Of Dempsey, while
cunning on the premises of Mr. Pollock, resid-
ing near fredericksburg. accidentally shot him
self on Saturday last, the whole charge enter
ing his arm just above the elbow, and lodging
in the shoulder
James w. Ford of the firm Of Tack ett. Ford
& Co., died at his residence in Frederick sburg.
on Tuesday night last, OF peuro pneumonia MIR.
Ford was an enterprising and energetic citizen,
homes; and upright in all his dealings; kind AMI
social in his disposition, and beloved and re-
spec,el by all who knew him He was a con-
sIstent member of the Methodist Church South
and distinguished for his piety and Christian
virtues
The sixth annual session of the Virginia
Conference Of the African Methodist Church
Of Virginia convened in Richmond, on We'd
nesday, Bishop Maynard presiding. Iester-
day the financial report was received, and the
various presiding elders made their reports
concerning the collection Of the bishop monty
The reports as to the state of the church were
made verbally The question of the use of
tobacco was discussed, when the time came for
passing upon candidates for admission to the
Conference.
WHAT Washington knew about farming was
worth knowing In l7S7 he had five hundred
and eighty acres IN grass, sowed SIX hundred
bushels of oats, seven hundred acres Of wheat,
ard as much more i'll corn, barley, potatoes,
beans, peas, &c, and one hundred and fifty
with turnips His stock consisted of one hun
drcd and forty horses, one hundred and twelve
cows, two hundred and thirty-six working oxen,
heifers and steers, and five hundred sheep. He
constantly employed two hundred and fifty
hands, and kept twenty four ploug his going
during the whole year, when the earth and the
state of the weather would permit. In 1850 he
slaughtered one hundred and fifty hogs for the
use Of his own family, and provisions for his ne
groes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Oar German felow-citizens who thiuk so
highly of the ''bier'' Of the fatherland, may be
surprised to read the following statement from
the celebrated chemist, Baron Won Liebig. 10
a letter. printed day or two ago. he said :
1T is popularity of the Americans that they
make everything better than We do. am con-
WINGED that American beer will, in time, be
better than German. With US everything re-
mains as it was The worst beer brewers are
in Bavaria, though it was earliest the best
And Why Look into our brewery system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

CONGRESS- In the Senate yesterday, the
Tariff bill was further discussed, amended and
finally passed by vote of IS to f. 10 the
House bill, repeating the duties on tea and
coffee was added the Senate bill, and further
amendment repeating the tax on Illuminating
gas the income tax, and all stamp taxes except
those on distilled spirits. fermented liquors.
snuff, tobacco and cigars the whole to take
effect on the first Of July. The Chicago relief
bill, with the House amendment excmptng
lumber from the operation Of the law, was
finally passed The report Of the conference
committee Oh the bill to provide for the report
ing and printing Of the debates Of Congress
was concurred in The St. Croix Railroad bill
was referred to committee of conference.
In the House of Representatives the bill to
provide for the better security of life on board
of vessels propelled in whole or in part by
steam was considered and some progress made.
The report of the conference committee on the
bill to amend the SD section of the Internal
Revenue act, recommending concurrence IN
the Senate amendment, was concurred IN. The
Chicago relief bill was amended BY excmptlng
lumber from the list Of articles to be admitted
free of duty and passed. Most Of the day was
taken up IN hilibustering upon the bill relating
to the site for a depot of the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad, in Washington city. Both
Houses adjourned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The Lynchburg Virginian gives it as its
opinion that if the Cincinnati Republican Con-
vention should nominate any ecteme man,
radical in his opinions, and entertaining such
views for instance, as Mr.. Sumner does, the
democrats will put candidates in the field. and
they will receive the electoral vote of nearly
every Southern State, Virginia certainly in
Guided. The South, now ready to support a
liberal conservative man in opposition to Grant,
will not agree to compromise on any ultra radi-
cal who has merely quarreled, at this time
with Gen Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The Committee of arrangements for the Gin
natl Convention, to assemble in May, have is
sued circular inviting voters, without distiuc-
ton of party, to join in sustaining the Constitu-
ton as it is, and in securing civil service re,
form, tariff for revenue only general amues-
ty for past political offences and local sef-gov-
eminent. 1t says further that while the OBJ
jects of the Liberal Republicans aud Revenue
Reform organizations are in the main the same,
the latter organization has the special object OF
gathering together all parties who are in favor
of these principles. 1t also states that arrange
nents have been made with most of the rail-
road companies to return persons home free
who have paid full fare in going to the Con-
vnnrlnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
ALEXANDRIA,. Y A.
FRIDAY, MARCH q, 1872.

The, leaders Of the Radicals III TINS o'ate'
vii, seek to take advantage OF the diHerenceS
Of opiuion which have existed IN the Lcglsla-
mre relative to financial Subjects and other
Safe matters, so as to produce, il possible
schisms which may extend to political affairs
or bring about combinations, which they hope
NAV enure to the benefit of their party. NOW,
in advance, we caution the Conservative peo-
ple of the State against any such attempts.
Men may disagree about such topics as we
have spoken of, without disrupting or dislnte-
grating their party organization as to national
subjects, and reform in the administration OF
tie general government. We hope, therefore,
the Conservatives will remain firm and md"d
in their opposition to all efforts to throw the
$ ate into the hands or under the control OF
the political party which supports the present
administration, and is trying again to be domi-
nan: in Virginia Our warning is not prema-
tire, because it is evident that those OF the
Radicals, who are generally most active, are
already using the usual, and even additional
appliances. to defeat the Conservatives, and
obtain political power hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

\ delegation from Texas waited upon the
President yesterday and asked that the Texan
frontier may be protected against the incur
sops of robbers from Mexico. The President
replied that the matter had been presented to
the Mexican Government, but that Mexico
was powerless to afford relief at the present
time, owing to the internal revolution now pro-
crossing in that distracted country The Presi-
dent promised, however, to brug the question
before the Cabinet without delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

As heretofore noted, the Legislature of Eir
snia has passed the resolution, offered by Mr.
Ramsdell, for the appointment of a committee
of FIVE to prepare and have printed a circular
Litter relative to the mineral, commercial and
agricultural inducements offered by Virginia to
immigrants and capitalists, and to tender cor
dial welcome to all who may seek homes in our
,ldcrs We ilvpo=th the information thus
to be circulated will aid the cause Of in,miGra-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
UIEfI.

Suddenly, On the night of the 18th instant.
EDWARD CLARK Eis- His funeral will
take place to morrow afternoon, at o clock,
from his late residence, near Lockabar, across
the Canal locks The friends of the family ure
respectfully invited to attend.
In Washington, on Tuesday afternoon, March
18th, after long and painful illness, which he
bore with Christian fortitude and resignation,
REIN ELLIOTT, in the Goth year of his age
In Richmond, IN the 18th instant, at the resi-
dence of her son-ir-law, Robert }. Christian,
Mrs. SARAH ). CRUMP relict of the late
Joshua Crump. in the 10Th yeAr of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

a gentleman from New York who recently
went to Havana for his health purchased one
hundred shares of Erie at the then market
price. Yesterday his broker sold out the
stock on receipt Of dispatch order, gaining
for bis customer clear profit of $25, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

There are number of bills before the House
Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds
tor custom houses, court houses, and postotices,
10 different sections of the country, and tEey
are pressed with much pertinacity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Rev. ". ". Beunett, editor Of the f'ch
mond Christian Advocate is trying to collect
materials for the preparation OF second
volume of his Memorials OF Meihodislu III IT.
giuia, and would be thankful to any person VINO
will send him any information respecting the
progress Of Methodism in Virginia, especially
from 1890 Cat which date the first volume ends)
to the present tune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

\ number of leading Radicals from North
Carolina were in Washington yesterday for the
purpose of urging the nomination of Joseph e.
Abbott, of North Carolina. for Vice President
bv the Philadelphia Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Marquis de Chambrun testified Yesterday be
fore the Senate Arms Committee in reference
to the sale Of AIMS to France. The House COM
mittee on the same subject have nearly compile
ted It's labors, and the report it is said will show
that no violation OF international law has been
proved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Mcclure. who has been declared elected over
Gray in the Pennsylvania Legislature 'uaugu-
rated his debut in the Seuate of that State by
Introducing bills providing for the punishment
Of conSprators against the ballot and othcehol-
ders guilty of taking illegal fees, rcmodelllng
the grand jury system and recognizing the po-
lice force Of Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

There is, certainly, no public man now Eek
tant' in this country, who contrives to keep
himself so constantly before the people as
Mr. Sumner. Whether he does himself any
good by such course, is very doubtful. 1t is
not we'll, always to be saying and doing some
thing, in order to be prominent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

A rcsuscitated Kansas horse thief describes
hanging as rather pleasant than otherwise.
After the first srasmodic struggle for breath II
delightful tickling sensation pervades the
whole frame. and consciousness is lost very
gradually. We suppose this is published IN
the newspapers, as interesting to those VINO
expect to undergo the process Of hanging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

There is some talk in Washington, in regard
to the unfavorable report Of the House Commit
tee on Banking and Currency, in the case OF
Comptroller EIurlburd Many were the in
ouiries as to what further could be shown
when the report Of the committees inTests"-
ton comes 10 be published
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The New York Tribune rather thinks that
the late Radical State Convention held in Ken
lucky, by which Gen. Grant was endorsed,
has 1!shameless record
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Senator Wilson declares that the great
measures of President Grants administration
are vastly stronger than the Republican
party. It may be so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Gov. Palmer, of Illinois, who for some time
showed signs of opposition to Gen. Grant and
the Administration, has jumped back again,
and claims to be one of the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The Petersburg Index urges that the Legls-
lature of Virginia shall not further exert any
mischief makiug capacity: but shall quietly
and quickly do tue work before it, and then
diSnersn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
from Richmond.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
RICHMOND. March 2s-There is very little
of life or activity about the Capitol to-day The
Senate is not in session. and but few of its
members are in the city, while the House of
Delegates having nothing before them er.only
met to adjourn. The Joint resolution adopted
Yesterday by the Senate. that 40 member shall
be entitled to per diem until hesha attend the
session. WAS agreed to. and the Committee on
Finance granted permission tn sit during the
sessions of the House. This is all that was
done. Only this and nothing more"
1t Is reported tonight that the Finance Com
nlttec has agreed TO report the old tax bill,
With some notifications. the most important
of which are, the reduction Of the income Tux
tax on oysters which is to be the subject of "a
special bill The tax on debts is still retained
which, it is said will revive controversy and
may proloDg the session, besides jeopardizing
tn" iual passage OF the BILL
In the Cont of Appeals the Building AS-o-
clatlnn cases are still under argument. Z.
BrTrlNG TIE ENGINE.-The story Of the
bnll that tried 10 hut a locomotive of bridge
has been tod bur never believed. but an oc-
currrnrc Oh the Lake Shore railroad on Thurs
day brings it within the range ii proha bilitie>.
About three miles west Of this city, aS a train
was running slow, Il COW stopped on the track
\ fine looking bull had gone over little
ahead. An attempt was made to stop the
train. aS the COW did not move. but she was
struck and thrown into the ditch The bull
appeared 10 comprehend the situation. and
commenced trying 70 Init the train (which was
then stopprdj nff the track. There was dam
ger that he would get his horns enrangied I'm.
der one of the cars. and it was only after the
train hands had turned ont en- masSe and
dubbed him off thar the train could be started
without the risk al hi, breaking his neck =
Erie D'spotrh.
\ QUEER CASE DR.. H. Nngel wiring
from icrnany to the Philadelphia Photo
grapher. relates queer rase. \ photograph
er made pictures OF TWO brothers who refused
TO take or pay Tor them on rhe ground that
they were not likenesseS The artist COM
planned. bu; the judge was OF the same opinion
a> the brothers. aud decided that the pictures
were not likcne$Ses. Mr.. Photographer then
Went home with hsrcjected pictures and placed
them IN his show Window with the label. The
mur!ererS Of Mrs. ~ The brothers then
waited on the artist and alleged that it was u
libel to expose their pictures with such title.
and on his refusal to remove the placard they
entered suit. 1t remains to be seen how the
Judge will decide in this new phase Of the at
fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

There has been lately completed in New
York a novel dredge boat. 1t is built by the
United States and is to be employed in keep
ing the mouth OF the Mississippi clear of mud
Ii is said to be very powerful and efficient
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The Lychburg Republican says that the
Lynchburg market is ''now overstocked with
ish of different kinds. Our friends in the
must, therefore. fare better in this
respect. than we of the tide water country do
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Eight young women Of NewYork State recev-
ed degrees at the Women's Medical College, in
New York city, Tuesday evening. The insti-
tuition Is said to be very fourishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The Messrs Lippiucott, in Philadelphia;
have, it is said, offered $4,000 for the early
sheets of Bulwer Lytton's forthcoming novel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The hotel at Piney Point, on the Potomac
will be opened early this season, under excel
lent management
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

The Washington Patriot says Gov
Walker of Virginia, aud his aid, Colonel Owens,
are in Washington. The object Of their visit
is, as we understand, to look after some clai ms
of the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
I ECTITR F.,
DR.. GRAN +

" II UtIIVFT
LECTURE, TONIGHT,
At Sarepta Hail, at y o clock. for the baeit of
THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY,
upon TIE Unity Of the races in harmony with
the Mosaic account of the crcuti"n.' Adms-
sion 25c NH 2S-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

This week S number of Littei Living Age,
with very interesting label Of contents has
been received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Tn. Radical State Central Committee OF
Louisiana, Of which Marshall Packard is Char
man, me, in New O,leallS Yesterday and were
unanimous and out>poken againsta compromise
with Yarmouth. while d ,sirou> oi conclllatlng
snch Of his adherents, as are willing t" support
the regular party organization The Commit
tee issued IA cali for convention to meet April
goth 10 elect delegates TO the Philadelphia
Convention The nomination of a State ticket
will not be made at this convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

Tom Howard AL escaped convict from t!
T:nucs>ec pcnltentary, where he had been
sentenced Tor ten years for burglary, vas ar
rcstel in Richmond yesterday He was shot
az and wounded before captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
MI IL R(ED.

In Washington city, on the 18th instant, by
Rev DR.. Eddy, JOHN Fl. ROLLINS to Miss
LOUISA NJ. BRUCE, all Of King George
county Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
D ECEIVED TODAY AT FRENCHS.

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EXHIBITION
EYANGEL. LUTH. PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
of Alexandria, Va
On Thursday, April 4th, 1872, at / o clock p. M
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

\ panic in the Peanut trade is reported in
Nor!oMd The receipts for the preceding week
have been Z. 393 bags.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

GEoRGETowS GRAIN MARKET es;erday
there were sales Of 200 bushels red Wheat at Isl
400 bushels at 1888, GOO at l9l, and sos bushels
at 14i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
TFXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

A Newfoundland correspondent Of the Bos,
ton Traveller writes that great preparations are
in progress at St. Johns for the annual seal
hrnt among the Ice fields in the Northern
seas. As the time draws near for the vessels to
start. streets and wharve- assume an appear
ance Of hustle and animation. The steamers
and sailing vessels begin to take in stores and
comllete their repairs. The great anxiety now
is to get Il place gu one Of the steamers, the
chance of success being considered much better
!, them than on board sailing vessel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29

There were sales at the Baltimore Stock EA-
change yesterday of $1,000 Orange, Alexandra
and Manassas second mortgage s. ut 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
The Markets.

NEW YORK, March 81. The Stocks Board
and Produce Exchange are closed to-day, con
sequenty there are 10 stock, nor market re-
ports. The weather is fine.
BALTIMORE, March 29--There were no
transactions iu the Stock Board to-day. Cotton
nominal; low middliDgs Zza2:.al Flour quiet but
firm. Wheat irmer: Pennsylvania lS0a s..
Corn steady white Southern 64a6j. yellow
do. 81; mixed Western 6la62. Oats dull; We t
ern 5la54; Southern ) la511. Rye quiet at 9')a9S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-29
DanvERs' REST, GEokGETowN, ID: c..
Thursday, March ., 1872

There were on sale to-day l25 Cattle, 40
Sheep wool and cl,pped) and 80 fresh Cows and
Springers. Beef Cattle sold at from to 73";
clipped Sheep at 5 to 7ir; wool do. &! to st. and
Cows and Springers from Y 10 to $50. Fifteen
Cattle and 10 Cows and Sringers were lett over
unsold. The Cattle market was dull and droop-
ing; Sheep moderately active, and Cows and
Springers very duh.