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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
The Washington correspondent of the Balti-

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says that but one Democratic men,
Der of Congress has gone to Cincinnati. 1t is
added If few who have got leave of alb
sence under other pretences than those Of at
tending republican convention, and have
actually turned up in Cincinnati, the colleagues
here are anxious to learn their names. The
presence, as telegraphed, of Senator Blair in
Cincinnati, in conference with regard to the
nominations, also excitcs severe criticism, and
is condemned here by every democrat who has
alluded to it; for the feeling among the demo-
should be made to influence the decision of the
convention either as regards platforms or can
didates.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The Senate, yesterday, after considerable
debate, passed the following resolution ''That
during the present session it shall be in order
at any time to move recess, and pending an
appropriation bill to move to confne debate on
amendments thereto to FIVE minutes by any
Senator on the pending motion, and such mo-
ton shall be decided without debate, and no
amendment to any such bill making legislative
provisions other than such as directly relate to
the appropriations in the bill shall be received >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

A GRAND RECEPTION awaits Gen. Sherman
in st. Petersburg The Emperor of Russia
has in remembrance the reception which Am
erica accorded the young naval lieutenant from
his fleet the other day, and intends. to lover.
whelm'' Sherman with honors: Gen. S. and
young Grant, accompanied by Minister Curtin.
will proceed to the Caucasus shortly, and
thence to AstrachaH. From that point they
will go up the No!ga to Mimi Novgorod,
where Sherman will have chance to see the
jumping off point, and then they will come
back to Moscow and St. Petersburg, reaching
the capital late in May. Banquets, professions,
church festivals, promenades, public and pri-
vate receptions in great numbers are already
arranged, and it is rumored that the Emperor
Car will take this occasion to pass a grand
review. 1t is prophesied that the, review will
be one of the graudest>ever held in Europe, as
several hundred thousands Of we'll trained SOL
diers will participate in it.-Balt Am. :. %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
DIED..

It is with exceeding sorrow we announce the
death of Mrs JANE CREASE, the aged con-
sort of Hon. John 81. Grease, formerly a resident
of Alexandria, Va; which occurred at the fami-
" residence, in Saline county, Arkansas on
Friday evening, March 29th Mrs. Grease had
passed her three score years and ten, and died
as she had lived, with bright hopes of a glorious
Immortality. She was a lady above the aver
age mind and universally beloved by all who
knew her. She had been in declining HI alth
for some time, and her death, although not un-
and numerous friends To all of them we ten-
der our sincerest sympathy .-Southern CHdrch-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The LANAHAN .CoNTRoy ERsY.- Referring
to the 1anahan controversy in the Methodist
Book Cooucern, which will come before the
General Conference, a writer IN the New York
World says Such has been the feeling in re-.
gard to this controversy in the. church that in
many of the annual conferences the election
of delegates to the General Conference has de-
pended upon the known or suspected; sympathy
of the candidates for one or the other of the par
ties to it. DR.. Lanahan's S. Own conference, IN
which be has passed bis entire lite--the Baiti-
tmore-has stood by him throughout, and in
every possible manner manifested their conf
dence IN him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

= Coal, OH VS.. SHAD.-Since the introduce
ton. OF coal oil reGneries along the SchuylkiIle
and Delaware, the original fine favor of the
shad caught in those rivers has been materially
injured, partaking Of the rather unpalatable
taste of kerosene. Seth Green, who is one of
the best authorities on the fresh fish question
in this country, says: THE flesh of fish will
taste of:kerosene if eought in any stream in
which the refuse of Kerosene oil rt6neries is al:
lowed to run
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

New Press. The British publishers and
printers say they have now newspaper print
Ing press superior to any heretofore invented
1T is called after Mr. Walter, N. F., of the
London Times, the Walter Press and the
results in speed, economy, and excellence of
work. care such as to astonish even those who
have had knowledge ofwhathad previously been
done BY Hoes and other fast printing ma
chimes. The Walter Press prints both sides
of the sheet at one operation. There is less
ink used; fewer rollers required; a diminished
number of blankets is demanded; and we are
told that the whole details of the machine are
so simple and solid, that, with ordinary care,
there is nothing liable to get out of order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
MIR. 5. Deaih;aiia,

Having just returned from New York, where he
has been for some time buying for the firm Of
I. SCHWARTZ & Co,
l'SAREpTA CLOTHING HALL,D
we take pleasure in ANNOUNCING that we have
now on hand the
BEST WEARING APPAREL
that could be found in New FORK, made Of the
finest of English, Scotch and French material,
and in style and workmanship equal to any
merchant tailors' manufacture, while in quality
some of our goods excel any other to be found
elsewhere in this city, all of which will be sold
cheap according to quality.
Our stock of Gents Furnishing Goods such as
Fine Merino, Gauze and Isle Thread Under
Shirts, Jeans and Linen Drawers, &c, is COM
pete, and our stock Of Silk Neck Wear replete
with the latest novelties. r..
ap l6 l. SCHWARTZ s; Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

FOUNDING A PRoFEssoRsHIp. The Alumni
of the Princeton Theological Seminary have
given to the venerable DR.. Hodge q splendid
testimonial of their esteem. The fttieth ami
versary Of his election to the Chair of the
Oriental and Biblical Languages (the 24th inst. }
was made the occasion tor great gathering of
learned men at Princeton, and they came bring
ing gifts. The munifcent sum of forty-four
thousand dollars was laid upon the Directors
table for the purpose of endowing Professor
ship in the Seminary, which shall bear the
name of the venerable man, who is called "the
Nestor of the. Presbyterian Church in Amer
lea. In addition to this the Alumni gave
Dr. Hodge a pleasant little surprise in the
shape of purse containing $4,000, the same
being intended for his own personal use
Baltimore An,er7cun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

On Saturday night fire broke out in the
manufacturing establishment Of the New York
Tailors' Cooperation Society, by which two
men lost their lives, being unable to escape
from the burning building. The same night a
fire occurred in dry goods house in New Y ork,
which damaged silks and other costly goods to
the amount of $500. 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

There are rumors of revolution in the pre-
sent methods of communication by telegraph,
which will greatly lessen the expense, and be
more convenient to those who send or receive
messages. We do not known about "revolu-
tions," but it is quite probable that improve
ments will be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The President was called upon yesterday by
a large number of members of the Methodist
General Conference, who assembled in the East
room for the purpose of paying their respects
There was no speech-making, the occasion be-
ing entirely informal Many of the gentlemen
were personally acquainted with the President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The news reached Washington yesterday
that the late Tycoon Of Japan has been invited
by the present reignirg Emperor to come out Of
his late retirement, aud has received an honora-
Bile appointment under the Government, accom-
panied by highly complimentary title.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

A majority of the Supreme Court Of Florida
yesterday sustained acting Gov. Day, and ad-
vised Gov. Reed that his impeachment is still
pending, and until acquitted or discharged by
that tribunal he remains suspended. Both
Houses Of the Legislature were in session, and
acts were passed by the Assembly providing
for filling vacant Offices, and for regulating sue
cession In that of Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The Richmond News says that the little town
of Ashland, seventeen miles from Richmond,
on the R.,F & P. railway, the seat of Randolph
Macon College, is fast charging its bounds.
There is every prospect of new hotel being
speedily built, and dwelling houses are going
I'D in every direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

We have received from Gen. T. Fl. Smith,
Superintendent Of the Virginia Military [nsti-
tute at Lexington, the catalogue of that insti-
tuition for the present session. The total mum
bcr of cadets is t3l2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The lawyers of Richmond are to meet, to
take action in regard to Maj. johnson H. Sands
CONNECTED with the Chahoon- Haunstein mat
ter.) The profession, it is said, is resolved
that he shall not practice law in that city again,
if it can be prevented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

An application has been made by large
number of prominent shipping merchants and
importers of New York city to the President
to appoint successor to Mr.. T. H. Dudley,
the present Consul at Liverpool, England.
There are serious charges contained in the ap'
plication against the present Consul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The New York Herald urges President
Grant. to recall Minister Washburue from
France and make him Secretary of State in
place Of Mr. Fish as necessary aid to Repub-
lican victory in the Presidential campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
(.I.NJL COMMERCE..
ss sss-llI5I1s $500 $500 .sssz $500
sSsx-s.SssS..s...-al
ARRIVALS,

ARRIVALS.
Boats Plover, w barrow, Goldfnch, D A
Lowe, NJ Sandford A Perkins and } II Stick
ncy, to American Coal Co. Boats G Stubble
field, Annie, Euphia Juniata and Annie Bell,
to New Central Coal Co.
DEPARTURES.
Boats w Darrow. L Davenport A H Wal
ich, Jack Topper, II Keney, J Hoy, Diamond,
Plover, Monocacv, w II Ash, Juniata e
Stubbefe'd, d A Lowe and Godfnch, for
Cum berland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The New Orleans Picayune says: "a few
days since Gov. F. S. Stoekdale, of lndianola,
Texas, gave GAO acres of land for the benefit of
the Texas Chair of Applied Mathematics in
Washington and Lee University. He had pre-
viously given $500 cash to the University,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

"a man from New Bedford who has been
selling patent medicines in Washington, was
arrested on charge Of bigamy, and sent back
to the place from whence he came
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Miss Nellie Grant, the daughter of the Pres-
dent, has been presented to Queen Victoria,
called on by distinguished gentlemen, and re-
ceived and entertained by the ladies in high
stations in England. ~ .s ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

We are indebted to the politeness of COL.
Ovens. for bound volume containing the an
nual. reports of the Officers. Boards and Insti-
tutions of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for
the year ending Sept 3Oth, 1871. TO- 80, 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

We doubt very much the truth Of the. dis
patch which states that Bismarck declares that
the American position on the Alabama claims
is entirely correct" The announcements
by telegraph, are very often not reliable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

A fire at Warren, Pa, yesterday, destroyed
the Germania Hotel and the Union School
house, besides damaging the Methodist Church
and several dwellings. Loss about 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Mr.. w. G. Elan will hereafter be connected
with the Richmond Wing in its local depart
ment. Mr.. L. is good writer, and an indus
trious collector of news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The latest reports from Cincinnati are about
equally divided as to the chances of Judge
Davis, MIR. Adams Senator Trumbull, Gov
ernor Brown, or ex-Secretary Cox receiving the
nomination fer the Presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

As some gentlemen of King George county
were crossing Matoax creek, a large sturgeon,
weighing about 800 pounds, suddenly jumped
into the boat and fell an easy captive. Stur-
geons have frequently been known to jump out
of the water aud across boats that were in their
way.
The Tide Water Index says lambeth &
Son have purchased tract of about 700 acres
upland at MonaSkon, Lancaster county They
are now busily engaged in improving this tract
and design establishing large seed farm, nur-
sery, and experimental garden. -
A party of gentlemen from the Month"; con-
template purchasing an immense tract of land
in and on the Dragon Swamp, Mddlesex conn
ty, for the timber They design establishing
saw mill and stave factory. Ill.
Corn seems to be scarce in the hitherto pro-
ductive Southwestern counties of Virginia. A
dealer from Montgomery county bought in
Richmond thousand bushels for shipment to
his county one day last week.
Wm. w. Williamson, Superintendent of the
Conservative party of Fauquier, has issued a
call for Conservative Primary meetings in each
Township, for the purpose of making noinlna
tons of candidates for the officers to be voted
for at the May elections.
On Friday last, whilst burning brush the
fire got away from the party engaged on Mrs
Susan Alsop's farm, three miles this side Of
Spotsylvania c. H., and destroyed between
two aud three milcs of fencing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

We have received the May number of the
American Farmer, published in Baltimore, an
excellent agricultural periodical; the Southern
Magazine, published in Baltimore, which has
number of interesting articles and several
Congressional speeches and documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

DR.. L. Kidwell Of West Virginia, formerly
member of Congress, from Va, is now lying
very i'll, and is not expected to recover. DR..
K. we believe is a native of Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
COM.MERClAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, April 30.-The mar
ket for Wheat is unchanged; offerings of 100
bushels red, with sales of choice at 2l0 Corn is
quiet and unchanged offerings of ZIG bushels
mixed and $50 OF yellow, with sales Of the for
mer at -; no sales of the latter reported. No
transactions in Rye or Oats reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Mr.. R. G. Furey, liceutiate of the London
Royal College of Surgeons in a letter to the
Scotsman, saws he is able to prove that vacciua-
ton is not only a preventive Of smallpox but a
n11rn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

We hear that several of the Fisheries along
the Potomac closed on Saturday last. The
Marlboro fishery is still open, but the bug:6sh
is interfering with operations-and is, injurng
the fisheries very much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The report of the Pennsylvania Coal trade
for the last week shows no particular features
to notice. The anthracite coal trade is said to
be decidedly dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
spring Opening,

s. BLoEpHEiM's CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
Corner King and Fairfar Streets
The subscriber begs leave to state that he has
just returned from the North with large and
well selected stock of
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
of all the leading styles. These goods were all
purchased prior to the late advance in Woolens.
Twenty-Five per cent can be saved by buying
early. IS. BLoNpHEIM,
NH % Corner King and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
THE GREAT GATHERING AT CINCINNATI.

THE GREAT GATHERING AT CINCINNATI.-
The Cincinnati Enquirer of Thursday says:
From present indications it Is estimated
that there will probably be not less than $4,000
strangers in Cincinr att during the Convention.
Where this multiud are to be fed and fur.
nished with sleeping accommodations is yet an
unsolved problem. Hotel proprietors, in con-
nection with the Committee of Arrangements,
are doing all in their power to meet the emer-
gency The hotels of Covington and Newport
have also been preparing for the occasion. At
ter all has been done that can be done, it is to
housed thousands who will have to roost around
in lumber yards, hang upon pegs, or court the
drowsy god while leaning against the wall. 1t
is unpleasant to-. contemplate the hardships
that the average American citizen will have to
endure during these days Of excitement and
suspense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Winchester, Va, is in a healthy fnancia!
condition. A debt Of only $4,000, with taxa
bic property worth s2,0O0,000. The popula-
ton is about 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Mrs. VIM. Fl. Cole, better known to the
theatre going public under the name of Miss
Florence Stanley, died at her home in Balt-
more on Saturday. Mrs. Cole was a lady of
very much more than ordinary abilities as an
artistic =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
DAZAR OF FASHION,

ID No. Us King street =.
Mrs. c. l., SIMPSON is now in the North
making her Summer purchases, which she wall
open on Thursday, May 2. Her stock will con-
sist of everything new and desirable, and ladies
will do well to call and examine it before pur-
chasing, as it is always pleasure to show goods.
ap 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

A Son SUES THE MURDERER OF HIS FAITH
ERA very important suit is now on trial IL
the Jefferson Common Pleas Court before
Vice Chancellor Harlan. In March, 1871,
Conrad Kolb killed William Odell in this coun.
ty. On the 10th of January, 1872, William
Odell, aged seven years, by his guardian, John
Ode]l, brough suit against kolb for the MUIR
der of his father, claiming damages in the sum
of fifty thousand dollars. The case was called
in Common Pleas Court yesterday, and the en-
tire day consumed 10 the examination of three
witnesses
The suit is one that is attracting great deal
of attention, being the first of the kind ever in
,stituted in this city, and the decision is looked
for with much interest, from the fact that 9th
er suits of a similar character in which other
parties are interested will be instituted iD the
event judgement is given in favor of the plain
tiff in this-action. -LouisuiHe Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

It is said that the Pennsylvania Central
Company will provide additional railway facili-
ties in Maryland at an early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The destruction of the Coliseum building in
Boston, by fire, occasions, loss of about
$4,000. 1t will be rebuilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Fish MAKKET.--The receipts since yesterday
have been about 100000 Herring and 7000 Shad
which sold, the former for from rs to S. per
thousand, and the latter ut from 7 to 50 per
bundro1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

Dir. J. P Brown, secretary Of the D. s. le:
CATION at Constantinople, died in that city, last
SATURDAY. r,9s's-." ...as. =. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The Page County Courier has a handsome
new suit of type-and is an excellent country
paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The Tichborne claimant is asking for money
to continue the prosecution Of his fraudulent
claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

The total amount of imports at New York,
from January to April l, this year, is sl03,-
l03,907.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

JUDGMENT LIENs-The following act was
passed by the General Assembly at It's late
session:
No judgment shall be lien on real estate
AS against purchaser thereof for valuable con-
Sideratou without notice unless it be docketed
according to the third and fourth sections Of
this chapter in the county or corporation
wherein such real estate is. either within nine
ty days next after the date of such judgment
or thirty days before the conveyance OF such es-
tate to such purchaser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

FIRES Mr.. Simeon Pcyton, of Stafford
county, had from eight hundred to thousand
cords of wood destroyed by fire, on Friday last.
The wood was cut on Belle Plain farm, in the
vicinity of Potomac creek, ready to be for1Gssa.
ed to the Washington city market An old
colorcd man was burning corn-stalks in the vi
cinity, when the fire was communicated to the
cord wood. Mr.. Pcyton had an insurance of
$1,000 on the wood. which is better than no
thing, but his loss is still heavy.
A very serious fire prevailed in the lower
part of Stafford county w to Saturday night,
in the heavily timberel land We hear that a
large part Of the rnber on Crows Nest, e.
B. Wallace's,C aud Oh Thomas Hewitt farm,
as well as on several others, was destroyed by
fire. The rain Saturday night was a signal
blessing, in the way Of drowning out the fires
FIecle71cksJpq Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30

SHADE TREEs.-The practice of planting
shade trees along the city streets, SO common
in the West and in some Of the Eastern towns
is one that, if properly managed, would add
greatly to the beauty Of our own city. Such
planting would also serve two other purposes,
afording grateful protection from the scorch-
ing heat of summer, and also having a sanitary
effect. for we believe that it is now a conceded
fact that the influence of trees upon the atmos-
phere of large cities is pre- eminently health
full one. The mistake we have hitherto made
is That we have planted the wrong species of
trees. In our eagerness for a rapid growth,
the alianthus, and the silver poplar, have been
chosen instead of the maple, the tulip poplar
or the linden. The linden is the queen of
trees for city purposes It fourishes in any
soil, and is easily transplanted. 1t is cool,
clean, sweet, and outrageous. Next to the
linden is the maple. Though the linden or
the maple may not start so readily, yet ~
twenty years they will be fuer and larger trees
than either the aliaDthus or the silver poplar.
For broad and stately avenue the tulip poplar
is beyond com pare. Baltimore Gazctte.