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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

FAUoUIER COUNTY From the Warrenton
Index The Southern Nlethodists have been
fortunate in securing the Fauquer White Sui.
nhur Springs on which to hold a camp meeting.
Although its two fine hotels were burned dur
ing the war, some fifty or sixty comfortable
cabins, capable Of accommodating large COM
nanv. still remain. Its beautiful grounds,
pleasant shade and health giving waters, apart
from the distinguished dlvines expected, will
attract great crowd, and the meeting to be
commenced there about the 2Sth inst will be
the most numerous y attended OF any held IN
the section for ten years.
The committee OF managers tor the Pied
mont camp meeting, will meet on the ground
(Fauauier White Sulphur Springsl Tomorrow
August 18th, to rent out the cabins and ar
range for the preparations of the ground. No
buckstering will be allowed within three miles
of the camp.
A discussion came off in the basement of
the Court house, in Warrcnton, Oh Thursday
night between two Greeley Republicans and
three Grant Radicals The former were plain
straight forward, sensible speakers: but their
colored auditors were unit against them and
they had little to inspire or encourage them
The allusion of the Grant speakers to the course
of Col. Mosby, Gen. Wise, and James Lyons,
never failed to bring down the house.
4 new born coored baby was found beneath
the shade of tree near Cedar Run, where it
crosses the Alexandria turnpike, Thursday
morning carefully dressed and sleeping sweetly
on straw pallet
Can't. Alfred GIasscock, of Fauquier county,
a gallant officer of Col Mosby's former batal-
loon, has written a letter stating his determine
ton to oppose the reelection of Gen. Grant
and to support MIR. Greeley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Senator Sumner has written a letter, ad-
DIRE sed to A. d. White, ex-San Domingo
Commissioner, IN which he says that he is
surprised by Mr. Whites statement that he
had misreprescnted the facts with regard to
Fred Douglass. Mr.. Sumner repeats his allu-
sion to the exclusion of Douglass from tie
common table of the mail packet, aud repeats
that President Grant. carefully omitted Douglass,
who was in Washington at the tine, from the
dinner to the Commissioners. He also quotes
the statements of \. NJ. Green and James
Wormley, colored, to show that Douglass COM
planned of the neglect, and felt it keenly. Mr.
Sumner adds that Douglass at his house said
that he felt the Presidents neglect, which was
the less excusable as he had gone to San Do
mingo at the express invitation of the Presi-
dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Leonard Scott 4 Co., New York, have re-
published the July number Of the Ediuburg
Review Contents: Works Of Bishop Berkeley;
the Stuarts atStGermains; Helps thoughts upon
Government; the Popes and the Italian HUI
manists; the Southern States since the War );
Memoirs of the Marquis Of Pombal Re-
searches in Life and Disease Reform in ia
pan; the Bcnnell judgment. One Of the articles
is very interesting to our citizens, and all of
them arc valuable contributions to knowledge
and history.
Littels Living Age for last week was an ex-
cellent number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Mr.. Clapp, the Congressional printer, holds
as follows - Every Republican who holds
position under Republican Administration, |
care not how humble that position may be, is
in duty and honor bound to render voluntary
and cheerful aid by contribution of money and
honorable effort, as he possesses the ability, to
sustain the fortunes Of that party, which has
not only contributed to his advancement, but
has preserved the nation from rebellion and
revolution. This means that while a forced
assessment is not to be recognized, in words,
all Office holders must pay per ccntage on
their offices for having obtained aid for holding
them, under the name Of voluntary contribu-
ton. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12
ICOMMUNICATED.

Owing to the fact Of the rreguarity and un,
popularity OF township conventions and the
confusion and conflict Of authority and dates,
when the Alexandria Convention would Assem-,
bic, it is quite certain that the sentiments of
the people have not been elected, and will not
be fairly represented in that body. | would,
therefore, respectfully suggest that the Conven-
ton make no nomination, and thereby afford
the people, for once, a chance to choose Tor
themselves Should the Convention fail to heed
this request, then recommend that the pco-
pie take the matter into their own hands aud
decide it for themselves at the ballot box.
Fairfax Court House, Aug. |. FIRMLY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Loss OF A VALUABLE HORsE.-On Tues
day evening last, horse belonging to MIR. Rob
ert Harper, Of this place, while standing hitched
to carriage in the strcv.> of Leesburg, became
frightened and ran off, and in eudeavoring to
turn the corner at Church and Loudoun streets,
fell and was instantly killed. The carriage was
considerably smashed up-no person was in
jured. From wound found upon the horse $
head, and the fact that pistol was fired near
where he fell, at that time. it is believed he
was shot Who committed the act is not
known. MIR. Harper's loss in the horse and
carriage, is estimated at over three hundred
dollars. -LecsLuy Washmgtouian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

A statue commemorative OF John, the
founder Of gymnastic exercises practlsed by Or
CARNATIONS known as the Turnverein, was un-
velled at Berlin on Saturday, with solemn cere-
monies, in the presence of an immense con-
course of people A festive procession march
ed to the square, comprising Populations from
England, America, Austria, Hungary and Ger
many. The members of the Ministry and the
authorities Of the city participated in the ex-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

For the seven days which ended on Saturday
there was received at New York nearly ten
millions of dollars worth of goods, which we
must pay for in gold Such items as these
we're included, and it will be noticed that with
but one or two exceptions every arti-
Gle named is a luxury: Silks, satins, laccs,
&c, 1868, 4a32:: icwelry, Sl26,257; watches,
sS6,4lO; ale, 1926; brandy, sS,6ll; beer,
s., 593; cordals, Sl03; champagne, $o4,o7O;
gin, s2,774; mineral water, Sl,0S7. porter,
1891; vinegar; Sc OCT: whiskey, $40, oG1; wines,
s47, 500; fancy goods, $40, 1855. That's where
and how the money goes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

IT WOULD PAY.-Some energetic individual
would make money ifhe would go into the bust
uess of gathering the different kinds Of roots
and herbs possessing medicinal qualities, to be
found in our county, and for which there is al
ways demand in market Ginseng, at 50 cents
per pound, and snake root at from 20 to 70 cents
would pay handsomely for the gathering whilst
May apple, at 3 cents per pound would pay
better than either, from the fact that it is 50
plentiful and can be obtained with 50 little
trouble -EncuMlc XcraM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Gov. Walker on Friday pardoncd the man
called yankee" Allan, who was sentenced at
the May term of Prince Edward court to pay
a fine of $500 and he confined in the county
Jail for four months, for unlawful gaming.
This was done upon the recommendation OF
the Judge before whom he was tried, aud by
the advice Of his physician, who certified that
a longer imprisonment would probably be dan
gcrous He has to pay the fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12
lLOMMENICATED.

Why is it that our streets are cnvclopcd in
darkness, now, on every rainy or cloudy night,
when the moon ought to shine, but don't? In
other cities where large profits have to be paid
to gas companies, the streets are amply lighted,
some having three or four lamps on Il square,
while here where the city owns the works, it
seems we cannot have one lamp lighted. Can't
our worthy Superintendent Of Gas do something
about this matter? Lux.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The Savannah Republican says it is inform
cd that ''Messrs Toombs and Stephens, of
Georgia. will take no part in the designating
movements of the "Straight-outers, but pre-
serve "a mastery inactivity in relation to the
Democratic nominees, whom they prefer not
to support, and have decided no longer to
onnoSn "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The North Missouri Railroad, whose affairs
for many months past have been the subject
of controversy, is to be sold at auction in Sep
TENDER next. The sale will be made under an
order from the United States Court, to satisfy
Judgment obtained last fall by certain parties,
from PHILADELPHIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says that w. w. Corcoran, esq, has
sold his country scat adjoining Washington,
known as Hardwood. for the sum'of So, 600
to an English gentleman, who contempates
making it his private residence. The proceeds
of the sale, with other bencfactions are to be
bestowed upon the gallery of art, which he has
already presented to the city of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The monument to Sir Walter Scott, which
is to be set up in the Central Park, New York,
will not arrive from Scotland until after the
18th of August the noveists one hundred
and first birthday, therefore the ceremony of
unwilling will be postponed from that date to
the 18th of November, ST. Andrews day. The
site will hc on the Mall, near the Shakespeare
statue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Some of the Radical journals arc assuring
their readers that Sumner and Banks are crazy.
1t is remarked that their peculiar mental hal
lucinatiou seems to have taken the form of an
epidemic, and is spreading everywhere with
alarming raniditv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12
country.

According to Fred. Douglass, two colored
people have been appointed foreign ministers
by the u. S. government several collectors of
customs, assessors, route agents, postmasters,
and number of messengers. In one depart
meut at Washington he counted 249 employees,
Of what particular grades he does not specify
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The Colt Arms Company, at Hartford, has
Just received an order from the Prusslan Gov
ernment for the manufacture Of $4,000 i'm
proved Chassepot gus, to be used with me-
tallic cartridges. The work is to be completed
in four years, and the price will be about
Sl,OOO,OOO Warlike preparations seem to
be going on in all the European countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The synopsis Of the Queens speech to the
British Parliament, which we published on
Saturday, gave the principal points of interest
The speech refers generally to the good efforts
which have resulted from the recent legislation
ofParliament in regard to several local matters,
and to the condition of the foreign affairs of the
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The confusion Of parties in Louisiana seems
to be as hopeless as ever, all attempts at sat
isfactory fusion" having so tar almost totally
failed The trouble is, Of course, about the
distribution of Offices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

a New SENSATION The novel announce
ment that five enterprising young women
would give practical illustration this after
noon of the folly of side-saddle exercises by
riding astride fleet steeds in the Central Park
brought an unusually large attendance of sight
seekers to the main entrance to that resort
Many spccuations we're INDUCED in as to the
appearance which the lady riders would present
when in the saddle, and there were numerous
inquiries as to whether they would appear in
Bloomer costume. To add to the mysterious
interest of the feat no person protested to
know the names Of the bevy Of beauties who
were to make the first innovation on the mas
cuine mode of riding and institute a reform
which would prove another step in the cause
Of women's ghts.
It was said that the ladies would leave at
D. H., but at thai hour they did not appear,
although hundreds awaited their coming. A
quarter Of an hour later the concourSe increas-
ed and at p. m. it had swelled to a large
crowd but the feminine riders were still alb
sent. The crowd however, had sort of car
nival among themselves. They were divided
into colloquial groups, and each and all made
comments suggested by the occasion. The
saloons III the neighborhood we're we'll patroniz-
ed and lager was III brisk demand,
W hen our reporter left the scene the horse
women had not put in an appearance, and it
was then believed that the whole affair was
hoax of large dimensions. N T. EcpreSs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The movement in San Francisco in favor of
below the snow line aud 10 competition with the
Central Pacific railroad of California, seems now
to be well assured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

A telegram from Danville announces the
nomination of Mr. A. H. Davis. as the Con-
sentative candidate for Congress in the Fifth
District Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The Washington Capital has Il recipe for
"cating crow with relish" 1t is this: -
'kcep your eyes fixed on huzzard! -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Rev. John AIlemong. an old and esteemed
member of the Methodist Church, died at
Ncwtown, in frederick county, Va last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12
JOHN J. LLoyD, secretary.

TIE CAMP MEETING The camp meeting of
the NJ. H. Church held near this place during
the past week ended on Thursday night The
attendance on Sunday was large, but during the
week only moderate.
There was considerable religious interest mani
tested, and several persons brolcsscd conversion.
The young people Of course awaited themselves
of a favorable opportunity for pleasant rcu,
Mon. Some of our young friends from Fairfax
were constant attcndcnts, but whcather they
have improved in spiritual point we arc unable
to say, certain we are they returned to their homes
regrcting the shortncss of the meeting. The
accommodations for strangers were ample and
those having stands on the ground did good
business; especially on Sunday. - Manassas
Gu=ctfc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12
COMMUNICATED.

TO CLARITY WATER Two small teaspoons
full of alum to two gallons of water. or in that
proportion is, should think rather too much
suggestive of green pcrsimons. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

On Saturday evening Mr.. James McNama-
"a clerk in the Office of the Adjutant General.
committed suicide by taking lauaanum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The report still is that there is to be a contest
before the North Carolina Legislature in the
matter Of the recent State election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12
Conservative Township Meetings.

PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, FAIRFAX COUNTY.
-Persuaut to a call Of the Township Supern-
tendent of Providence Township Fairfax coun-
ty, a meeting was held at Vienna on Saturday
the 10th inst. to appoint two delegates, and
atcrnates to represent the said Township il
the Congressional Convention to be held in
Alexandria on the 18th inst. The meeting
was called to order by DR.. Ira Williams, who
explained the object Of the meeting, when on
luotiuu Of james VI. Love, Lawson L. Thomp-
son, was appointed secretary. The meeting
proceeded Ut once by vive voce vote to choose
the delegates, when DR.. Ira Williams aud
Thomas Moore, were duly elected delegates,
and T. Van>lyck aud Newman Burke altcruates
l. WILLIAMS, chairman.
l.. Il. Thompson, secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

On Saturday last number of steamers left
New York, carrying many passengers to Flu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

The President went to Loug Branch from
New York on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

EG~LAwRENCE B. TAYLOR, EsQ.-No name
will be before the Congressional Nominating
Convention of this District that will command
more cordial support than that of Mr.. Lawrence
B. Taylor, of Alexandria. His genial manners,
sound sense and forensic abilities would give
him an influence in the House of Representa-
tves that few acquire and looking to the inter
est of the District, especially, no better nomna-
ton could be made.
it, FAIRFAX.
EaS"In response to call, there wilt be - spc-
cial meeting of the Alexandria Grays We'd
nesday evening ut 8 O'clock, in Stewards Hall.
aug l22t GEORGE r HTI. Captain
Hs- PUBLIC SPEAKING-H. o. Claughton,
esq, will address his fellow citizens al Sarepta
Hall on the evening of Wednesday next at
o'clock. (Sent aug lO-td
NOW is THE tt E to save Is per ct. by
~ purchasing your stoves ut the old prices a
| desire to close out my last years stock, con,
ssting of about one hundred FIRSI CLASS
STOVES, FIRE PLACE HEATERS and
RANGES. f. H. GARRISON,
aug loft - South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

Rev. G. H. Clausen, Commissioner of Immi-
grafton for the Agricultural and Immigration
Society of the Northern Neck, has gone to the
State of Iowa to arrange his affairs prepare
tory to removing his family to Milton Hall,
Richmond county. During his absence, Col.
J. Nj. Brockcubrough, of Warsaw, has been
commissioned to receive lands for him aud di-
rect purchasers to such property as may have
been placed in his hands
Joseph n Luckctt, former county commits
sioner of Boise county, Idaho, gentleman
universally known and esteemed, died June
29th, from the effects of a paral ytic stroke re-
ceived in May, 1870. He was native Of
Loudoun county, aged 50 years and 9 months,
and a resident OF the Pacific coast since 1850
A gentleman from Fluvanna gives lugubri
Gus account of the crops In that county. He
says the protracted dry weather has destroyed
all hopes Of tobacco crop, and the prospects
for corn arc very gloomy Wells and springs
have failed throughout the county, and water
is, in some places very difficult to be obtained.
The two papers at Marion-thc Patriot and
the Hcrald-have been consolidated, and now
bears the title of the Patriot and Herald. -
Fayette McMuen has sold his interest in the
paper.
Mr. VIM. H. Cassaday, jr, Of Loudoun
county, we regret to learn, was thrown from
his buggy Oh Thursday last, 10 Montgomery
county, Md, and severely injured.
One day last week Waller Preston, son of
the late William Ballard Preston, was stabbed
and killed in Texas. We have no particulars
Of this unfortunate affair
Nearly every well in Manassas having failed
this summer, the we'll owned by Mr.. Newton
woodward is supplying the town with water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

1t is proposed to enlarge the General Post
office building 10 Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MEETING FAUoUIER
County Alta meeting of the Conservative
voters of Marshall township held at Salem on
the 81 inst to elect delegates to the Cougres-
sional Convention to be held 10 Alexandria on
the ID h Of August, +. Lewis Marshall
was called 10 the chair, aud &. B. Hite APP
pointed secretary.
On motion b. L. Rixey and John Marshall
(of Leeds were appointed delegates to the
Congressional Convention, and a. }. Parr aud
Jas. L. Adams atcruatcs.
On motion of b. L. Rixcy a Greeley aud
Brown club was organized under the following
officers: j. {. Cologne, President; Samuel
Morgan Secretary, aud Bennett Saunders
Treasurer.
1t was moved and carried that said officers
of the Greeley aud Brown club be empowered
to do whatever was necessary to carry out the
objects Tor which the club was established
f. LEWIS MARslIANLI., chairman.
G.. b. IlITE, secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, ALEXANDRIA CouN
Tr-At IA meeting held in Jefferson Township,
Alexandria county AT Graves toll gate, August
I2th at D. H., Mr. Johu R. Johnston in the
chair and John j. Lloyd secretary, Messrs
John r. Johnston and John }. Lloyd, were
elected delegates to attend the Congressional
Nominating Convention to be held in Alexandria
On the 18th inst aud Mcssrs. John Stephen
sou and James Roach alternatcs
j. r. JOHNSTON, chairman.
JOHN. J. LLOYD, secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Some evenings since
Rev. Father Barrotte, Of st. Martins Colored
Catholic Church, on Fifteenth street west, while
passing through the church discovered that the
veil aud drapery at the statue of the Virgin had
been entirely consumed without communicating
the fire to anything near by. This is the second
time this incident has occurred and its origin
so far is mystery.
The Young Catholics Friend Society will
have an excursion to Fortsess Monroe and Sew
alIs Point on Saturday evening next. Arrange
ments have been made for having mass cele.
bratcd at Old Point Comfort on arriving. Rev.
Fathers Call, Boyle and Walter will be the
chaplains.
Council No. 49, Of the Colored Peoples Ma
tional Protective Union, have resolved to hold
mass meeting of the friends of Mr.. Sumner
at Union League Hall this evening, Aug 18th,
when an address and resolutions complimentary
to Mr.. Sumner will be presented.
The old Washington Theatre on Eleventh
street. south of the Avenue, is being rapid
ly metamorphosed into handsome variety
theatre.
Five new cases of small pox in two days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-12

STINGs OF BEES. The bee is sometimes a
formidable creature, as poor old lady who
lately lived in Twickenham, England, has un-
happily discovered. This lady, a Miss Hough
sister to the Vicar OF Ham, found her chief
pleasure 10 her hives, and her cherished favor
ites the occupants, have literally stung her to
death. 1t is said that bees, when swarmiug,
often choose to alight upon the human head
II let alone, they choke, and disturbed, sting
the owner to death. 1t is possible to escape it
the person assailed has great courage, quick
ness, aud presence of mind, by sweeping the
bees gently, but firmly and dextrously into
hive Miss Hough got frightened, and tried
to dash off her tormentors as she might, and,
sad to say, they attacked her with such fero-
city that before doctor could be brought she
was dead
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