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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Correspondence OF the Alexandra Gazette. !
LEEsBrRG, Va, May 4. 1872 Our Board
of Supervisors met to-day to act upon the school
tax Messrs McCray, Carr, Osburn, Carper
and holland were present. Mr.. Baker was alb
sent.
The County Superintendent asked for FIVE
cents in 800, as county tax to build and rent
school houses.
Mr.. Carr moved that it be made four cents
This was voted down three to two.
Mr.. Osburn moved to make it five. TO this
there was no second.
Mr.. Carper moved that it be -, and Mr.
Osburn seconded it, and it was unanimously
adopted
1t does not come up to the estimate of the
school board, and is insufficient for the proper
carrying on Of the Schools The tax last year
was FIVE cts, and it did not meet the expenses
By several hundred dollars. @
The heavy taxpayers are against the present
SYSTEM but believe it is in the popular heart,
and will be sustained fully and completely Let
its opponents look out for squalls. ...
The Board increased the salary Of the Super
extra $50 coming from the county funds.
Mr.. Wildman has managed the business we'll
and economically, and has earned and deserves
higher pay. The School Board recommended
an increase of $3.50
| am afraid Grant will be rc-eccted unless
the people themselves will reject the counsels
of ''impractiabes Personally | am for Gree
ley and Brown G. is kindly disposed towards
US of the South-of large information in public
affairs, and unquestjonably honest The Demo
Gratis, I think, cannot win; and a failure to sup
port this Liberal Republican ticket must re-
suit in the perpetuation of the reign Of terror
in some places prevailing and in all apprehend-
cd, in the South. ALIQCIs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
ALEXANDRIA,. "A.
TUESDAY, MAY !, 1872.

The Washington correspondent of the Baltl-
more Sun says 1.-THE Washington supporters OF
Judge Davis for the presidency at the Cincln-
natl convention all returned here to-day and
though greatly disappointed at their failure to
nominate him, have determined to support
Greeley and Brown. They were in conference
with many of the democratic Senators and
members, and urged them to influence the ma
tional democratic convention to endorse the
Cincinnati ticket. Announcements made at
the Capitol to-day that ex-senator Hendricks
and Hon George Fl. Pendletou would favor
the liberal nominees in the national convention
had a marked effect upon the views of demo.
cratic members -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
For the Alexandria Gazette.
Our Rows.

The house is still enough oday,
For our big boys have gone away
Our laughing rompiDg boys,
The chairs set back against the wall,
And in the yard aud through the hall
[ hear no breath Of noise.
No dirty boots are ON the floor,
y" mud is Scraped against the door;
For gone are our big boys.
| bali forget, and turn and wait:
10 hear the opening OF the gate,
Aud their returning feet.
listen for the whistled hymn
That echoed through the twilight dim,
Familiar, wild and sweet.
O! how miss our rompiug boys,
Aud how long to hear the noise
OF their uncariDg feet
Dear Saviour keep our boys from sin.
Watch thou the paths that they walk in,
Direct their steps, [ pray.
O lead them by thy hand OF love,
Draw their young tender thoughts. above,
Keep them in wisdom way
Aud when they make this home, once more
Jet them return to it as pure,
As when they went away! NICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

In regard to the Pennsylvania coal trade, of
last week, the Philadelphia Ledger says The
anthracite coal trade is reported in much the
same condition as this day last week-it is dull
prices are unchanged, the movement of coal to
tide large, the stock of coal at the principal
coal centres, undiminished, and vessels scarce
and freights high. The chief feature 10 the
trade the past week has been budget of new
circulars as to tolls thrown on the market by
the Reading Railroad Company. These cir
culars bear date of the 1st instant, aud all of
them more or less advance toll charges
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The excitement with regard to the Presi-
dental election will be much less, from present
indications, at the South than in the North.
The South wants peace and quietness-
while our people will act with determination,
they have not so many disturbing political ee-
ments, connected with former parties, as exist
elsewhere. With the desire as to secure an ad-
ministration which is most likely to restore the
country in harmony, and to effect reform in
the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Leonard Scott T. Co., New York, have re-
published the April number of the British
Quarterly Review. Contents The poetry Of
Matthew Arnold; the Modern Newspapers; the
American Civil War; Pope and his editors
the Licensing System; Sir Henry Holland 3
Recollections Kidnapping in the South Seas
the Conference of Non-Contormists; Contcnl
porary Literature. This is an interesting num-
Der of this Review.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The leading German paper at St. Louis,
speaking of the nominations made at Cincinna-
ii, says :-"If the Cincinnati Convention has
not put forward the best man, that is surely
no reason for now voting for the worst. Ere
quently in life, and, above all, frequently in
American politics, the experience is that the
best is simply not to be had, and then no other
recource remains for us than to accept the COM
paratiyely better result. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The Fredericksburg Harald says that it earus
that Judge Barton has granted an act of in
corporation to certain citizens of Caroline coun-
ty who have formed themselves into society
for the purpose of inviting emigration from
abroad. The society has been organized by
electing Mr.. John Washington as President,
and have already not only raised funds for the
purpose, but have actually secured the services
of Mr.. Alex Scott, whom they have sent
abroad. and who will canvass in Scotland Eng
land, &c., for the kind of emigration that is
most desirable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Mr. Mcclure, chairman Of the Liberal Re-
publican State Committee, of Pennsylvania,
publishes an address calling for the formation
of executive committees in every county He
concludes thus: ''The revolution takes no
step backward. Organization, immediate and
systematic, is our present duty. The struggle
with arrogant and welarmed power will be
desperate for time, but the issue cannot be
donbtfnl"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
Letter from Clarke County.
I Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette

Correspondence OF the A1exandra Gazette
WILDWOOD, May 4-Winter is certniah
lingering in the lap of Spring. Last night
ice formed, corn was nipped and great fears
are entertained for the fruit, which has hithcr-
to escaped The shadowy green OF the forest
is beautiful, but that oil the wheat and pasture
fields depressing. ....t..
The incessant howl of the winds, and the
bare fields make us tremble lest the predictions
of Humboldt should be fulfilled viz: America
would become a desert unless trees were plant
ed in greater proportion than were destroyed !"
Such immense forests were laid low daring The
war that to supply their place now is an impos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
lCOMMT.NlCATED.

Although perhaps premature, venture the
opinion that Alexandria ought MT to be behind
other portions Of this dis,rct in ndictipg her
preference as to who shall be our next candi
date for Congress. In Difference to the claims
of other sections. respectfully suggest that
those Of Alexandria ought to be strongl y press
ed in the next convention We have in our
midst gentlemen who possesses, in very
eminent degree, qualifications which fit him to
fill creditaby that position. H. q. Claughton.
esq, will be put forward by Alexandria, and
should his claims be tavorably acted upon by
the convention, will make Us an able and eff
Client representative, CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
ICuMMUNIcATED

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. memorial,
signed by large number of photographers, has
been introduced into the House Of Representa-
tiveS, by Mr.. Richie, of Maryland, asking
that Military Telegraph operators, for their
services during the war, may be granted boun,
ty-land. This seems to be u just measure, and
it is hoped that bill for the above purpose
may be Introduced aud passed at once. The
operators were mol commissioned, or even
placed on the A rmy rolls, and, having no dis
charges from the service, will not be remem-
bered by the country and their services ac-
knowedged, like officers AID soldiers, as they
Should ie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

John Morrisy, of New York, has gone at
once into the betting business and offers
the following proposition: FIRST, l will bet
$1,000 Greeley will carry the State Of New
York; second, l will bet $4,000 he will carry
the State of Pennsylvania; third, will bet
$1,000 he is elected President of the I. S. pro-
vidug that the Democratic party make no
nominations; one half the amount $1,000 to
be put up when the bet is TAKEN the balance
(s7,5OO) to be put up thirty days before the
election Above propositions open f,r ten
DAYS -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

There have been several fires in Caroliue and
Spotsylvania counties, recently, caused by burn
ing brush wood which have destroyed some
houses and barns and much ieucing. IL Caro-
line, the Mattaponi bridge, br'?nging t" pri-
yate Individuals was DESTROYED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The U. S. Supreme Conrt yesterday refused
to compel the New York Circuit Court to take
jurisdiction in the action for claims against the
Prussian bark Kreplin for seaman's wages first
taken before the North German consul, whose
decision was unsatisfactory to the claimants.
The consuls decision, therefore, settles the
matter. The court adjourned until October
oSth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Mr. Greeley has received congratuatory
dispatches from Chief Justice Chase, Garrett
Davis, Leslie Coon,bs, john D. Defrees and
Richard Michacliz editor of the Chicago Men
Presse Coomhs and Davis say Kentucky will
rally to the standard ofthc life long supporter. of
Henry rlav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The House of Representatives, yesterday,
having non. concurred in what is known as the
Morrill, proposition to restrict the jurisdiction
of the Court of Claims to loyal claimants, and
to negative the effect of presidential pardon
of claimant it is probable that the Senate
will recede from the same, as the vote in that
body, adopting it. was very close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The missing papers of the Buell. court Of in-
quiry have, 1T is said, been traced to the pos
session of General Adam Badeau, formerly OF
General Grants staff Badeau is Grants BIZ
ographer, and in preparing his book he was
given the papers; and since they passed into
his possession they have not been heard of at
the War Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Recently two persons travelling on the road
to Gotham in light wagon, we're smoking CT,
CARS, from the fire Of which some straw at the
bottom igDted. The flames soon drove them
from their seats, and while busy extinguishiug
the fire, countryman, who had been for some
time following them on horseback, alighted to
assist them.
II have been watching the smoke for some
time" said he.
"Why, then did you not give US notice.
asked the travellers.
tWelI," responded the rustic, "there are SO
many new-fangled notions now a-days, thought
YOU were going by steam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The Fredericksburg Herald says:-"We have
before US specimen of the "Greenway"
wheat grown on the estate of Mr.. VIM. H. H.
Cawood, of King George county, the heads of
which are not only out of the boot, but fully
developed, and which farmers in that section
say will be ready for harvest ia ten days, with
good bright sunshine Mr.. Cawood has fifty
acres of wheat of this variety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

On Saturday evening last, Mr.. WuI. Dcy
an old and respected citizen of Culpeper, was
found dead in his bed, at the residence of his
son-in-law, Mr.. \. J. Sroffer, of the Culpeper
Obsorvpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
ushington. up %
HO! FOR WASHINGTON, ID. G.
CHEAPEST DRY GOODS house THIS
SIDE OF NEW YORK!


The public of Alexandria and State of Vir-
ginia are generally invited to call at
WOLFORD a. STILBERG'S
Cheap Store for
SPRING AND SUMNER DRY GOODS,
Of all classes, which offered in large variety
and lower than at any other house in these parts.
One call will full satisfy purchasers to what
extent money can be saved.
I'VE store is stocked with the following named
goods and prices, VIZ,
Handsome Dress Goods, ranging from Is to soc
Elegant Black Alpacas 3Il to 3'c
Nice Striped Grenadines, pc per yard.
Mourning Dress Goods Is to G2;c.
White Victoria Lawns, 25c.
Fine Genoese Satin and other Stripes, % t. 81 &c.
Plain White Swis<e< for Gverskirts, 25c.
DOLLY VARDENS ranging from Is to 75c
Choice Styles in Prints, ut Zoe per yard.
Bleachcd and Brown Cotton, from 10 to :,0cr and
a full assortment of
CASSIMERES,
for boys and mems wear.
FLANNELS
and other DomeStics too numerous to mention.
A speciality in
LLAMA LACE sHAWLs.
A good article as low. as $40. All the latest
novelties IN
PAKASOLS,
nj particular attention is called to the
CARPET DEPARTMENT.
Of this house, which comprses--
Nice Brussels, Sl.25 to Sl.5O p I'D.
Good quality Ingram IS to SLIGO p yd.
Hemp Carpet at % r I'D.
Good Straw Mating, 25 r I'D.
Oil Cloths, in all widths, good A,
as low as SO 2 yd.
Remember the ARCADE,
No. AT Seventh street, SOUTH bet. ID and SITS.
Washington, d. G.
n. B-A trip to this establishment, which is
but short and pleasant walk from the ferry,
will amply compensate purchasers.
Washington, ap Colin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The national debt is now to $227S 80 sos
Sd Of this sum, SIG, l64, 7Ol 2S bears nc
interest, leaving the inteSa>t bearing sum Of
81 $50, 354 $40 &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
EEsCI.AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 7.-Rcceipts Of
Wheat are light, and the market is unchanged;
good samples are wanted, but inferior arc dull;
offerings of 1879 bushels, with sales at 205 and
2O1 for prime Corn is active; offerings of I'LL
bushels mixed, with sales mt -. No salcs of
Rye or Oats reported.
FISH MARX ET.-Thc supplies of Fish at the
wharf have much increased since last report
2nO 900 Herring up, and sold ut 3 5OaS5 per
thousand, and q, coo Shad ut l0aSl1 per hundred.
f'DRT or .3EEx-9.E.UfsIa. MY IL.
Sun rose ..... 4:15 Moon sets. ......... 600
Sun sets. h,oe
AERlVEn
Brig Isabella Beurmann, Boston, to lamp
shire i Baltlmore Coal Co.
Schr Gen Grant, Georgetown, I" American
Coal Co.
SAILED.
Brig Isabella Beurmann, Boston, by Hamp-
shire Il Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Gen Grant, Derby by American Coal
Company.
MEMORANDA.
Bark Lizzie Ramona, (Br.) Holden hence, Mt
Baltimore 6tl instant.
Schr f r Kirk, hence at Norwich Sd inst.
Schr Nellie II Benedict, Ellis, hence, vt New
Haven I'd instant
Schr Addie F Whitney, Long, hence at Bos-
ton 9TH instant.
Schr Alex Young, Jones, sailed from Provi-
dcnce for this port Sd instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
C.i.t.IL COMMERCE..
.ss ssrystA s $500 Z

ARRIVALS.
Boats J & II Horns, A Spier and y S Lemcn,
to New Central Coal Co. Boats Eagle, w j
Shrcve, 6 A Pearre. d Stewart. & p Lloyd and
Harvey Fisk, to American Coal Co. Boats G N
Mad re and Park Agnew, to Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co. Boat Samuel Boyer, to
Consolidation Coal Co., Washington.
DEPARTURES.
Boats G. II Bradt, Rcchabites. d Cromwell,
VIM Laird, Ja- r Anderson, Doctor j T Davis,
C N Madore, W J Shrcve D Stewart, Eagle,
and J s. II Horns for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

The Southern Claims Commissioners were
engaged yesterday in the consideration of the
additional instructions, which they will have to
issue under the recent law III reference to these
olo;p,c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Both the New York World aud the Balti-
more Gazette are not in favor of the nominal
of Mr.. Greeley,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Tue n Y. Herald is, just at this time. ad-
visng Gen. Grant, Ito take the responsibility
of changing the course of his administration. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
DHILIP PARK,
JILL ILL l. a1sN,
PRACTICAL ? l. & VI B f r,

No. T. South AlrfaI street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city All work done with
ard in the most durable and workman
like manner Satisfaction guaranteed
JOBBING done at short notice, and by him
self, or the most experienced workmen. js Ut
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tITM. III. DeHAEGHAE.
Manufacturer and Dealer in
e u r n [ 7 Z r T.

w I To IAIIIE sIIttI,
North side) Alexandria, Virginia.
Respectfully calls attention to his large as
sortmcnt of FURNITURE, which he is selling
quality considered, AS low ss can be bought in
this or any other market.
PARLOR SUITS, in Hair, Cloth or Reps
Marble Top Centre Tables, Whatnots, Hat
Racks, Lounges, Office, Dining, Rocking, Side
and Children's Chairs, Breakfast and Dining
Tables and Hair Top Mattresses constantly on
hand. Agent for the celebrated
NEPLUS ULTRA SPRING BEDS,
pronounced by those who have examined them
To be the very best Spring Beds ever offered in
this market
REPAIRING promptly attended to at mod
crate prices. NH lS-tf
TfNIN TOILET SETS for sale by
l. my6 q, W. KEERL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Efforts are being made to have the Demo
cratic National Convention, held this year il
the city OF Baltimore on the 4th Of July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
VIRGINIA NE NS.

The Richmond State Journal says that GAG
scholars attended the Sunday School of the
First African Church, in Richmond on Sun
day The average attendance for the month
Of April was 632. This is the largest Sunday
School in Richmond. The pastor, teachers and
scholars are entitled to great praise.
The Tappahaunock Index says 1--WE are
pleased to learn that the public schools in the
Northern Neck gre, without exception, in a
fourishing condition, and that the patrons,
teachers and officials are all in harmony, and
zealously striving to promote the efficiency Of
the system.
Mr.. Joseph j. Jackson, for a great num-
Der of years clerk in the Office of the Auditor
of Public Accounts of the State, died on Satur-
day, after short illness, iu the I'D year of his
age,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07
A GRICU L T U r A l. S a 7.
tural purposes. For sale by
my I HOOE jon S1ON.
. EW ST O R E.

FIG. SWAINE
Would inform his friends and the public gener-
ally that he has leased the store the corner of
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. G. Milburn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. y
ROYAL street, frst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
VII ere can be found at all times fresh Roll But
ter. Poultry, Eggs, Hominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn &c, SC Call and exam
;no feb
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DfEU.

At Rose HILL Essex county, Va, on Tues
day, April 30, Mrs. COURTENAY T. DAM
GERF1ELD, wife of Ii. W. Daingerfed esq,
in the 18th year of her age.
Mrs. FRANCES PENDLETON, widow of
the late DR.. F. w Pendeton, died at the resi-
dencc of Thomas Jones, at Warsaw, Va, on the
night Of April 18th, 1872, in the 63d year of her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

PRINCE VIM COUNTY From the Manassas
Gazette. A valuable COW belonging to Mr..
VIM. E. Lipscomb, of Brentsville, which was
bitten by mad dog some time since, went
mad last Sunday and on Tuesday was killed
She exhibited all the usual signs of hydropho-
ba. We hear that the same dog bit several
calves belonging to Major Thornton of that
place and also many dogs in the neighborhood.
All the dogs in town have been confined. A
mad dog was also killed at or near Nokesville
last week.
Crawford Gushing, County Superintendent,
calls upon the Conservative voters 10 the differ
ent townships to hold conventions on Saturday,
llth inst, to nominate candidates for the vari.
Gus offices to be filled by the election in May
Major James Nokes has given half acre lot
at Nokesville, to the district School Board, to
be used as school house lot.
The drought has been SO severe that the
water 10 the Potomac, even as far up as Free
stone Point, in this county, has been briny, aud
that tended in great measure to cut eft the
run OF fish.
SEEN BY OUR NEIGHBoRs There may or
may not be any great significance 10 it, but it
is fact that Virginia is attracting at the pre-
sent time degree Of attention at the North to
which she has rarely, if ever attained in times
past The readerof light literature, and his name
is legion, can hardly glance at a monthly mag
azine, quarterly or weekly periodical, but
he sees an article devoted to Virginia in some
one of her many aspects, or to some part OF
her territory, scenery or productions. -@tcrs-
burg Mae1
SHOOTING AFFRAY.-A special to the Rich
mond Dispatch, from Charlottesville, says man
named Scruggs, keeping bar-room at Shad-.
we'll, shot Mr. Minor Pace, the G. & Q. r. +.
depot agent at that place, Thursday: A
few of the shot took effect in the lett side Of
his face, producing slight wound. 1t Is said
that Scruggs has been selling whiskey without
license, aud accused Mr.. Pace Of reporting the
fact to the Z. S. Collector; hehce the shooting.
Scruggs has been arrested and lodged in Jail at
Charlottesville
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.N.9 KKED.

In Alexandria. on Thursday, May I'd, by
Rev G. II. Ryland. j. EDGAR JEFFRIES
Of Culpcper, and Miss L. BETTE LEITCH,
daughter of the late DR.. Geo. H. Leitch, of
Iynchburp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-07

Henry Clay