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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-05-01

TIE following notice Of the Bari " >su-
derson 8 Co. overland staging Is from the ST.
Adams Messenger of last week
Mr. J L. Sanderson. Of ST L0uis, Tie
active manager of this immense western
enterprise, was in town Monday on b.ier
visit to his partner, Hon. B. Barlow lie
has been engaged in the staging bus u.s..
ne4rIv his entire business life, having -e-
gun as a driver from Burlington p Higz
gate. in which position he continued t.,
II years To 1860, after having built The
fremont House. in St. Adams, he went &.
the far west. and in company with NJ
Barlow put on some stages and secured some
mail contracts along the borders of civilz4
ton The business proved profitable an1
tlev extended il as far as possible keeFI0E
uq with, and even ahead of the course o.
Empire" When the Pacific r. r was com
pletej. So that they bad no longer 70 ran
across the continent, they sent ont Numerous
branches IN all directions, going az far South
as Louisiana and Texas and as far North a.
A~utana and Oregon. They now employ
1870 coaches, about 1000 men, Z Goa horses
and mules. and their routes cover
4 .6ju miles IL If - big thing" Nsz-
60 the Pacific Railroad 1t is the Biggest
thing cut there, unless we except tAs bis
InE4n, and even he is rapidly gettirs 7H'
of The way.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-05-01

Particulars on TIE RECENT EARTHQUAKE
Two thousand PEJFLE KILLED Particu-
lars Of the great elr,hqulke nc Syria show
that the fatalities were not greatest in
Antioch, but heavier IN the county IN the
vicinity. \ letter from Antioch. April fth,
says
- The American Protestant Church was
severely IN urel and four Americans were
killed All the members Of the families OF
the missionaries are safe. The number of
persons killed ~ Antioch Is less than three
hundred, but sixJeen hundred people IN the
surrounding towns anu country where the
shocks were as severe, II not greater than
here, were killed, and this number may be
increased. The distress Of the people will
be only temporary, as the crop prospects are
good The supply of provisions on hand is
moderate Correspondents of London papers
praise Rev. Mr. Powers, the American mis-
IOnary, Tor has assiduity IN adm mist ering
0 the relief of the afflicted people"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-05-01

The CNcNNATr MovExENT.-BeFore start
ing for Europe last week, to be ready for the
Geneva arbitr ttion- Charles Francis Adams
wrote the following letter 10 a gentleman
who had addressed him upon the subject oil
being candidate for President at the Gin
cinnati convention
BosToy, Al ril Is, 1872,
ny Dear Mr.. Wells L have received
year letter and will answer it frankly.
d. not want the nomination, and could only
be induced 70 consider it by the circumstsn-
ces under which 1t might possibly be made.
II the cail upon me were an unequlvOcal one,
based upon confidence in my character earn
cd il public life and a belief that would
carry cut in practice the principles which /
probes ed. then indeed, would come a test of
my courage IN az emergency bat II am
t5 De negotiated for and have assurances
given that am honest. you Will be so kind
- r. draw me out Of that crowd. With re-
gard 10 what | understand to be decl2ra-
zion 81 principles, which has been made, It
would be ridiculous in me TO stand hagg cling
over them With a single exception OF an
ambiguity ! sec nothing which any honest
Republican or Democrat would not accept.
Indeed I should wonder at auy one who de-
MED them. Tie difficulty IS not in the pro
l,s-i9u. II lies everywhere only IN the man
ncr I'D which they are carried into practice
q ! have succeeded in making myself IN
der-tloi YOU VIII perceive that ! cannot give
any authority ta any one to act or speak for
me 90 thc premises ! never had a moments
.eHei chat when II came b the point any
uue 80 entirely isolated as ] am from all pO-
utra' as~.caIior Of any kind, could be made
acceptable as d candidate for public office.
Bat am So uulucSv as TO value THAI indie
leuIelee more highly than the elevation
which IS bought by sacrifice Of It. This Is
ugt Inconsistent with the sense Of grateful
reclguitiou of the very tiatteriEg estimateS
made ~ my services IN many and high quar-
Gers. but : cannot consent TO peddle with
laem for power. If the good people who
mert &c Cincinnati really believe that they
need such an anomalous being as / am
(Which Do noD they must express it in a
manner t. convince me Of It, OF all their
labor Will be thrown away. am. with
srea rc-Ieet.
Yours.
CHs LIS FRANCIS ADAMS.
David = Wells E-q.. Norwich, Ct.
Taa President has nominated john Jay
Kr.z - succeed Mr. Hubbard as Controller
yf tl- Currency. Mr. Knox experience in
-he Treasury Department. and general char
terer aad abilities. make his an appoint
uent smiuentiy dJ TO be made lie would
stand tile test of CigI Service Reform re-
qlreneat=. and YET, it is said. the politicians
tre uo- happy over bis selection.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-05-01

a tornado on Thursday night dest1.yss
sizty-tlyo houses in Chester, ). C., and ais.
blew down the new market house in Colum-
bia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-05-01

The first CAMPAIGN song of the Cincin-
natians,
You must wake and call me early
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-10-28

wing Pc. i.su,il. ION.
WAsuINGToN, Oct. II.
BY the President OF the Uuitel States o
America. a Proclamation.
Whereas, The revolution of another wear
has again brought the time when il is ,,s,.al
to look back upon the past, and publicly
thank the Almighty ior his mercies and his
blessings. and
Whereas, If any one people has m ore oc-
casion than ano,ber for just thsnkiulness, i,
is the citizens o! the United States, whose
Government is their creature, subject to
their behests; who have reserved to them
selves amp!rs civil and religious freedom
and equality before the law; who. during
the last Twelve months have enjoyed exemp
tions from any grievances or general cnlar,.
ity; and to whom prosperity in Agriculture,
manufactures and commerce has been vouch
safed.
Therefore, by these considerations, l re-
commend'thh on Thursday, the 2Sth day
OF November next, the people meet in theil
respective places OF worship and there max,
heir Acknowledgements 10 God for bis kind
ness and bounty.
10 witness whereof here unto set nv
hand and caused the seal of the United
States 10 be affixed
Done at the city of Washington, this 11tt
day of October, in the year of our Lord
1872, and Of the Independence of tbt
United States the ninetyIseventh.
Csigned!! U. s. GRANT.
BY President.
HAMILTON FIsI,
Secretary of State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17
lC0MMUN ICATED


FESTIVAL FOR WASHINGTON LODGE.-lt
has occurred to me that some special comment
is necessary to elicit that contributing interest
which is essential at this juncture to insure the
success of the Strawberry Festlval, commencing
Tuesday evening at Sarepta Hall, for the bene-
fit of washington Lodge a. f. & A. VI.
The ancient origiou and honorable history OF
this Lodge are too we'll known to require com
ment.
The nature of their financial difficulties in the
erection of their new hall are also known and
appreciated. :.
The improvement they propose to make is
the ornate part Of the new market house. 1t
runs 60 feet on Cameron street, midway be-
tween Royal and Fairfax. This building, when
completed, will be the most imposing, artistic
and altogether elegant Masonic structure in
the State.
Ipropose therefore to furnish few reasons
to our ladies why this appeal should meet their
countenance and support, and this communl-
cation is addressed to them especially, because
they always represent the active. working char
ity of every community.
First, The Washington Lodge exchequer has
been exhausted by charities.
Secondly, 1t is the first and only appeal ever
made by this Lodge for outside aid, in its his
tory from 1856 to this time.
Thirdly, The object is public benefit as the
building will be public ornament.
With generous support the affair will be
made success, aod the ,corkers feel assured
alike of support and success and that their
effort will be properly appreciated by the
FRATERNITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17
To tie editor Of the -4lerandria Gazette

Ny attention has been called to paragraph
in the Gazette, representing me as intending to
support Gen. Grant. You kindly and correct
" say that this is probably untrue. To save me
the trouble of writing another note, must ask
you to publish similar contradiction to any
representation, that intend to support MIR.
Greeley, if any one shall be so unkind as to
impute such purpose to NE. am as always
have been, Democrat, and expect to support
the Democratic candidate for the Presidency.
Culpeper Co. May Is. JAS. BARBOUR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

We learn from one of the New York papers
that Mr. Greeley is receiving many invitations
to speak in various parts Of the country. In
paragraph in the Tribune the ad interim
editor informs US that Mr. Greeley accepts
no invitations to speak on political questions
while candidate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17
E.N-sf R.f.ftE.
New York Life Insurance Go.
Cash Assets Sl9.O0O.OOO
Annual Income over 100000
TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICY.

This form of investment has a greater variety
of benefits and more substantial advantages than
any other form Of Tuntine Lille insurance.
THE ADVANTAGES
of which. at the option OF policy holders. are AS
follows: The conversion 81 the entire accumu-
lAtlon into All annuity for life; the conversion .:
the entire Accommodations into paid up policy;
an annuity for life or time that the p1Iicy mas t.
run; the payment Of the accumulated dividend
in cash the payment OF the entire accumu!a-
tions III cash.
Before nsuring, procure All explanatory
pamphlet.
Flirst-cla.s local sgents wanted in every coun-
ty in the State, with whom liberal arrangements
will be made Address or call on
W. r. DAVIS. General Agent.
Over Burke & Herbert's Baking House, cor
King and Fairfax streets. ap ll-om
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
- LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. 6. McIlwane, President.
= i = Te 1aar Vice Presidents
Samuel B. Paul. Secretary
d. p Fackier, Consulting Actuary.
Dr.. D. "; LAsseteT' Medical Directors.
Judge john F. Lay, Superintendent, .:
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandria IN
vested in the department under the direction o.
the following local board of stockholders:
VIM. &. CaZenove, President.
VIM. II. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green, VIM. Cogan,
Samuel +. Gregory, c. W. Green,
+. 5. Leadbeater, Bcnonl w heat
VIM. J. Boothe, l.. w. Reid
~ H. 6. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
Office No. l2I King st.
DR.. BEDFORD BRowS, Med. Ex. feb lott
A LEXANDkIA INSURANCE COMFY.
"A Office No. 81 King street.
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
NJ D. Corse Jonn b. Snoot
+. A. Reid George Il. Robinson,
E. S Lesdbester, William Cogan,
Benoni Wheat
Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates.
Inland marine risks taken on the most favor
able terms.
All losses will be promptly adjusted and paid
Keep ycur money at home by Insurlng in THIS
Company, owned and controlled exclusively BY
your own citizens, and which WAS organized rI-
pressly with view 10 stop the drain OF money
from this city and vicinity To other States. Way
build up other cities with your money IN prefer
ence to Alexandra?
BENONI WHEAT, President.
MORTON MARiE, Secty. oct 2o-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

A new ring is noticed in Washington, de-
nominated the building ring organized for
engineering bills through Congress-for new
posto6ices, custom houses, &C.. in different
sections of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

One evil effect Of the two ''term principle
is that the incumbent of the Presidential Office,
if nominated for reelection, is very apt to turn
the efforts of the administration in a great de-
gree, to secure the success Of the nomination.
The evil is not peculiar to Gen. Grant at all
but is so from the nature of the case unless
the incumbent be man of the highest order Of
public virtue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The friends of Gen. Grant profess to be
quite sure that he will receive Dearly the en-
tire coored vote, and not at all to fear that Mr..
Greeley will hurt him in that respect. On the
other hand Mr. Greeley friends say that he
Greeley will get large colored vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

1t is reported that the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations, at its meeting yesterday,
agreed to report resolution calling tor an in
vestigation of the premature publication Of the
British Treaty correspondence. Rut, what 5
the use Nothing ever comes of these inqul-
ries. No body is ever punished for contempt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

Among prominent democrats who are now
quoted in the newspapers as warmly in favor
of the nomination of Greeley and Brown are
Gen John C. Breckenridge, Of Kentucky, Gen.
Richard Taylor, of Louisiana, and Duncan
kenner, of Louisiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

There is bill now pending in the House Of
Representatives to reenact the Ku-Klux law,
which will shortly come before the House to be
discussed on its merits. The majority think
they are, and possibly may be strong enough
RI mass If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

Very well-executed limitations Of the new
fifty cent fractional currency have made their
appearance at the Treasury Department in con-
siderable numbers, coming chiefly from New
York city. The spurious note is about one
twelfth of an inch longer than the genuine, but
in general appearance strongly resembles it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The Baptist Convention at Raleigh isatteud-
ed BY large numbers OF delegates, some of
them the ablest ministers attached to that de-
nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

Mr.. Cowardin, of the Richmond Dispatch,
has written congratu'atory letter to Mr. Gree
ley, upon the nomination Of the latter as can
didate for President Both these gentlemen
are nearly of the same age, and both are vcter-
an editors of newspapers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

Miss Jane Stuart, daughter of Gilbert Stu
art, the eminent portrait painter, is said to in
herit her fathers genius, and copies his paint
ings With remarkable fidelity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17
PHOSPHATE
Warranted Genuine.l

Containing Ammonia. .................. per cent.
Super Phosphate, eQuivalentto Bone
Phosphate OF Lime ......-............oI per cent
Potash and Suda....-........."....... per cent
Composed of 500 pounds of No. l Peruvian
Guano and 1900 pounds of Bones, dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid, Potash ard Soda, forming the
most universal crop grower and concentrated
durable fertilizer ever offered 20 the farmer.
combining all the stimulating qualities OF Peru
Wan Guano and the cver-durable fe-tilizlng
properties OF Bones.
Adapted for al soils and crops, and in fine,
dry powder for sowing drilling in with the
seed The most prominent farmers Of Mary
and Virginia, after
THIRTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH
"kXCELSlOR,"
in growing Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Corn,
pronounce an application of 100 pounds per
acre equal to from 40 to 300 pounds Of any
other Fertilizer sold. Uniformity of quality
guaranteed by manufacturers.
Price $50 per ton.
j. TURNER s. CO.,
AZ Pratt street. Baltimore, Md.
CAUTION.-The popularity of Excelsior
as the only reliable substitute for Peruvian ia.
ano has induced interruptions parties II this and
other cities to use trade mark" Excelsior -
to sell their worthless compounds Every bag
of genuine Excelsior has our name IN 1t III red
letters All others arc countcrfeits. For sale b,
Il. NJ. WSUN,
NH a,-eo3.n Alexandra. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The Cincinnati Enquirer having attributed
to General w. S. Hancock expressions disre
spectful to the President, the former prints 6
card denying having done any such thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

1t will be seen that refreshing rains this
week are reported in Lynchburg, Norfolk,
Fredericksburg, and parts adjacent We
hope they may speedily extend all over the
nnnntrr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

AQUA CREEK. ancient glory of this
place has departed. Aqua Greek ceases to
be passenger depot hence forth. Its one SOL
ever. A fright train only will console it. Du-
ring the war hundreds of thousands of Federal
soldiers landed there and went thence inland.
Many of those that survived departed from the
same landing. A splendied wharf has been
erected at Ouantico for the accommodation of
both fright and passengers -Frcd. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

Mr.. Duke of Virginia, has introduced in the
House of Representatives bill providing for
the abatement or repayment of taxes on manu-.
Pictured tobacco, in bond, destroyed by casual
ty, since the lst of January 1868
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The disturbed condition Of Spain is increased
BY the movements of leading Republicans in
that country, who want to get nd both Of Don
Carlos and Amadeus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17
J.J.TURNER & CO.'S.
Ammoniated
BONE SUPERB PHOSPHATE
ANALYSES:

3
Soluble Phosphate OF Lime. ...........-' u
Bone Phosphate of Lime.
Composed Of Bones and Guano dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid, it is richer in Ammonia and
Soluble PhoSphates than any Fertilizer sold,
except our Excelsior and Is made with the
same care and supervision.
Uniform quality guaranteed.
For Corn, Oats and Spring Crop, generally it
has no superior Fine and dry. in excellent or
der for drilling. PucHed in bags. Price S41
per ton }. j. TURNER & CO.
AZ Pratt street, Baltimore, Nd.
For sale by K. VI. la NSON.
NH H-eo2n Alexandra, &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The House of Representatives, it will be seen
proposes that Congress shall adjourn on the
Sd of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The Southern Claims Commission devoted
their whole session. yesterday, to three cases
arising in Loudoun county, Va, in which the
aggregate amount claimed footed up about
$40 0OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

Mrs Grants Tuesday afternoon receptions
in Washington, have been discontinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Early in the night Of
Tuesday. the cooper shop Of Daniel Turner. on
the Blue Ridge, not far from the Swift Shoal
Mill was fred and burned to the ground. The
fire communicated with the dry leaves in the
woods around.and for two or three days con-
siderable confagration was the consequence. -
The fire extended as far as the turnpike over
Ashbys Gap, before it was extinguished, do
ing large amount OF damage to fencing, tim
Der, and rails cut for sale; 1t is thought that
the cooper shop was fired by an incendiary.-
CMrke C0untY Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

r ADIES' PARIS TIES-the latest-at
IL WADDEY'S, - King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

THE DROUGHT is matter OF serious.
ness to see droves Of live stock upon some OF
our turnpikes Of an evening being driven to
water, owing to the springs and wells on many
farms having become entirely dry. The air is
freighted with binding dust and sand, leading
one to believe that he is almost on the borders
of the great Sahara.
So great is the want of rain felt, that We'd
ncsday, yesterday. was appointed day Q OF
fasting and prayer in this community, and rel,
gious services were held in the Baptist and
Methodist Churches to invoke Divine aid in
our behalf
From Journal kept by DR.; Robt c. Ran
dolph, of this county, we learn that 1854,
1855, 1856 and 1857 were very dry years
Wells, water courses and springs were dry
1855 was good corn year owing to frequent
showers, which kept up vegetation, bnt not
enough to reach the sources of water. During
those years the spring at the Old Chapel was
dry, which had not been known to be the case
since 1906. 1t is now much lower than | have
seen it since the aforementioned years. -
Clarke Co. Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

The Charlottesville Inteligencer says "Col
Thos. J. Randolph, the grandson Of Thomas
Jefferson, was on the court-green at our last
court day, and although eighty years Of age
looks as we'll and as hale as man Of sixty, and
walks as erect as an Indian; he mingled with
the sovereigns very freely as has been his wont
for nearly sixty years past. He heartily ap-
proves the nominations made at the Cincinnati
Convention, aud said no National Democratic
Convention should be held, but if held, no can
didates in opposition to Greeley and Brown
ought to be put in nomination BY such conven-
ton. Shelton F. Lcake, for years the spokes-
man and leader of the Democracy Of Albemarle.
tsice elected to Congress and once Lieutenant
Governor of Virginia is also for Greeley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

A ToucHISG INCIDENT is reported from
Chattanooga An utter stranger called on a
respectable farmer last week and asked him if
his house had not been robbed during the war.
The farmer replied that it had. Il. said the
stranger, was one of a marauling party that
did it. | took little silver locket. THAT
locket' said the farmer, bursting into tears
chad been worn by NY dear, dead child. =.
Here it is, replied the stranger, vlsibly at.
fected 81 am rich let me make restitution ;
here are $50 for your little SON He gave the
farmer a fifty dollar bill and received thirty
dollars in change He then wrung the farmer 5
hands warmly and left The farmer has since
dried his tears, aud loaded his shot gun. The
fifty dollar bill was bad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17

ITO CORN GROW + RS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-17
ALEXANDRIA,. VA.
FRIDAY, MAY Il, 1872

Ex-senator Allen, Of Ohio, a veteran states
man, and lifelong Democrat, has lately been
interviewed by reporter of the Cincinnati En-
ouirer. ard in response. Mr. \. thus expresses
himself:
II am certainly in favor Of the nomination OF
Horace Greeley by the Democratic Convention.
From the beginning of the movement con-
sdered Greeley, of all the candidates named,
The one around whom the masses of the Demo-
cratic party could most easily rally, and they
would, with rare exceptions, rally around him
and elect him, it the leaders pursued the part
of wisdom by avoiding nomination at Ba!ti-
more. l know Greeley personally, and know
him to be a man of kindly disposition, humane
pature, and filled with popular sympathies. =
He. is perhaps, the only Republican in the
United States who has deep and abiding
sympathy with the great mass of the people.