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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

PRoMoT1oNs.-Mr J. NJ. Thacher, now
resident of this city will, it is believed, be ap-
pointed to succeed Gen. Duncan, assistant COM
missioner of patents. The vacancy in the APP
peal board, made by the promotion OF Mr..
Thacher, will be filled by Gen. Spear, resi-
dent Of Alexandria county, now IN charge OF
the division of civil engineering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

Low TIDE The water in the Potomac, yes
terday evening, was so low, owing to the high
Northwest wind prevailing, that the fats on
10th sides of the river were entirely bare, and
large numbers of men, women and children,
irrespective of color and previous condition,
were wading about in the mud catching the cat
fish that had been left by the recedlng tide.
Baskets full of the fish were caught, aud thus
another exempli6catiou was afforded of the
truth Of the assertion that Its an i'll wind that
blows nobody good.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

lGO ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with a beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river: The
improvements consist of BRICK Dwell a
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out e
buildings, and an abundance Of choice ruit o
all descriptions. The farm is well watercd, anu
has on it plenty of timber.
300 ACRES YTIMBEREDL LAND
IS miles from Washington city-same distance
from Alexandria, and about 3 miles from sta
ton on the w. s. o. r. r., offering a ready mar
ket for wood and timber.
A FARM in Fauquier county, miles below
Warrenton, and within two miles of station on
the Warrenton branch of the o., A. s. NJ r. r.
The tract contains about 400 acres is well tim
bered and watered, anu is considered fine graz
ing land.
The above property, the title to which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modating terms. Apply to A. B., Gazette office.
feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06
The Markets.

New YORK, June 6.-Stocks very Wenk.-.
Gold steady at l4! Money easy IS: Y irg mia
skies a; new 54 Flour steady. Wheat quiet
and firm Corn shade frmer.
BALTIMORE, June 6.-Virginia skies, old, 80;
do coupons, DID, 4S; Virginia consolidated o35
West Virginias 16i Cotton firm low mid
dlings &C. Flour very dull; market fayors
buyers. Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn
steady and firm mixed w stern closed at g.
Oats Steady; Western mixed 5la53; bright 54a
IS Southern quiet at 6Ua62. Rye quiet and I'M
changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06
Rumors from Washington.

New York, June 6.-The Heralds Wash
ipetou dispatch says it is positively asserted in
official circles that Secretary Fish has rendered
his resignation, to take effect on the appoint
ment of his successor.
Another Washington dispatch says the
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Not Coming.

LONDON. June 6.-The Grenadier Guard $
band, which contemplated taking part IN the
international Peace Jubilee at Boston, did not
leave Liverpool for America last week, as was
announced having deferred their departure un-
til to-day. 1t is now said that orders forbid
ding the band going to America have been re-
ceived in LIVERPOOL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

Spanish Minister in Washington has been in
structed that DR.. Houord will be released on
the request of the United States as favor to
the latter Government, but if the ground OF
the request be persisted in that his release will
be made because he is an American citizen,
the demand will not be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

r AIDES WHITE CAMBRIA TUCKED
IL SKIRTS, Also new article of TUCKED
JACONEE CAMBRIA for making shirts, Vic,
toria Lawns, White Organdies, Striped and
Plaid Muslns, Linen Lawns, White Piques,
Striped Percals, with full supply ofnew goods
ut Lie 81 ROBT. l.. WOODS.
OOOK'S BALM OF LIFE-A large supply
" just received and for sale both wholesale
and retail by
nv Is JAN NE 81 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

MAYORS OFFICE. F. Bell, for disorder,
ly conduct, was admonished and ordered to
leave the city. IN
NIGHT REPORT. Might cool and cloudy till
one clock, when it cleared away. There were
no disturbances in any quarter OF the city. Two
prisoners at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

DEATH OF Mr.. c. G. BROWN Intelligence
has been received here of the death of Mr.. c.
g. Brown, at the residence of his brother in
Washington, Rappahannock county: Mr. Brown
was leading grain merchant of this city, and
member of the Commercial Exchange, a meet
ing of the members Of which was held this
morning to take action regarding his DEATH COL
G. F. Suite was called to the chair, and John
S. Green appointed Secretary. The Chair
having stated the object of the meeting, on
motion of Mr. Geo. R. Shinn appointed the
following committee to escort the remains from
Culpeper Court House to Charlottesville where
they are to be inferred, viz Geo. r. Shinn,
Allen Harmon, D. D. Gould, P B. Hooe,
John P. Robinson, John s. Knox, George
Washington. j. 7. Beckham, and Morton
Marye. On motion of Capt p B. Hooe, the
following named gentlemen were appointed a
committee to draft resolutions Of respect to the
memory of the deceased: p B. Hooe, H. S.
Wattles, B. H. Lambert, G. 7. Worthington1,
and G. +. Suite. The meeting then adjourned
Alexandria Washington Lodge No. - A. +.
& A. Masons, of which the deceased was u
member, has appointed J. T. Henderson,
Chas. +. Stuart, John p Clarke, John A.
Field, w. B. Waddey and B. Ii. Lamber,
IT., a committee to attend the funeral Both
the committees will leave for CuIpcper Court
House on the eleven o'clock train to night.
MECHANICS HOME AssocIATIoN.-A regu-
lar meeting of the Mechanics Home Associa-
ton was held last night in the hall of the Friend
ship Fire Company the President, DR.: }. b..
johnson, in the chair, and NJ. 3. Harlow sec
rotary. The committee on bylaws, through
their chairman, A. W. Chiffon, submitted Il
set which were unanimously adopted. The
committee on constitution were instructed to
have one hundred copies OF that Instrument
printed. Eighteen members paid their install
ments. The meeting was numerously attended,
and much interest was manifested IN the sue
cess of the undertaking. The President stated
that he would appoint board Of directors aud
trustees at the next meeting, and the secretary
was instructed to collect the assessments upon
the contributing members The meeting then
adjourned until next Wednesday night.
LoUDoUN FARMERS COOPERATIVE Asso-
cIATIoN.-There was a meeting of this assocla-
ton, held at Hamilton. on Saturday, the at
tendance upon which was not large and no
business of special interest was transacted. Re
ports from committees heretofore appointed
were made, but it was determined to deter ac-
ton in reference to Railroad affairs, and de-
cded disposition was manifested to cooperate,
in the future, with the W. & o. Railroad Com
pany.
TESTIMONY is being taken to day before the
British Consul here, in the case Of MIR. VIM.
Cogan. who claims heavy damages from the
United States Government for alleged false i'm
prisonment, in the Old Capitol, during the
war. Westel Willoughby appears for the United
States. The testimony will be laid before the
British Commission in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06
FASHION.
d Mrs. G. L. SIMPSON,

Is daily in receipt Of new and desirable goods:
Victoria Lawns, all qualities, beautiful for suits
and new Trimmings for the same; Swiss Mus
Inns, beautiful quality; Swiss Edgings and In
settings Percafes and Calicoes for Suits, Gui-
pere Iaces, Colored Fringes Gimps, Corded
Satins, Plain Satns and Dress Trimmings of
every kind; Olympic Adjustable Bustles also
another supply of those Hip-gored Corsets;
beautiful Real Hair Curls, at SIC, very cheap;
Mixed Straw Hats at cost. Received to day new
Straw Goods. Will take great pleasure in show
ing goods my 81
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CREDITORS MEETTNG.-A meeting of the
creditors of the firm of NJ. Eldridge 4 Co., was
held at the Commercial Exchange this morning,
Int no terms of settlement were agreed upon
"a the exact amounts of the firms liability and
assets, have not yet been made public and as
no propositions have as yet been made to the
creditors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06
TIE ADJOURNMENT,

There seems to be very general determina-
ton on the part Of the Democrats to resist any
attempt to lengthen out the session beyond the
periud fixed for adjournment next Monday,
and they will find either active or passive as
sistauce among the Republicans sufficient to
preveut an extension of the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

For EUROPE. Among the passengers on
the steamship Leipzig, which sailed from b al
timore, Yesterday, for Bremen, via Southanmp-
ton, were Rev. Mr. McKim, of this place. Kev.
MIR. Randolph, of Baltimore, and Miss Mary
Gusts Lee, daughter Of the late Gen. RoDt' H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06
Spring Opening,

S. BLoNDHEIMs CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
Corner King and Fairfar streets
The subscriber begs leave to state that he has
lust 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 advancein Woolens.
Twenty-Five per cent can be saved by buying
early. 5. BLoSDHEIM,
NH % Corner King and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

SUCCESSFUL EXAMlNATION.- severe
competitive examination under the new civil
service rules, Mr.. VIM Hodges, OF this city,
has been promoted to elerkship of the thlro
class in the Office of the Quartermaster Gener-
all U. S. A., ct Washington, to date from
limo 1870
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. an
nual Convention of this association, composed
of delegates from the branch societies of the
State, will assemble at Bauman Hall on We'd
nesday, the 18th instant. Seats will be re-
served for the ladies' The St. Marys Society
OF this place. on Sunday last, elected the fol-
Convention P. McCracken at large; Thomas
Griffin P. McCracken, chairman Of the com
nittee of reception, will deliver the address Of
welcome, and Mr. Kigour, of Alexandria,
President Of the Union, will reply in behalf Of
the Union. 1t is expected that delegates will
be present from Alexandria, Norfolk, Ports
mouth, Richmond, Lynchburg and Martins
burg, and also from Petersburg, Staunton and
Warrenton. FrederickSlWq Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

POSTPONED. The sale of the two remain,
ing unsold houses in the block recently erected
by the German Cooperative Building Assocla.
ton IN CoIumbns street, to have been made
last night, was postponed on account OF the ao-
sence of bidders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG Rail
RoAD.-Tbe trestle work at Freestone Point
has been completed, as has also the bridge over s
PoweIs Creek. and the track on the whole
route Of the Alexandra and Fredericksburg
Railroad will be laid By Saturday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

BEHIND TIaE.-The steamer Express que
here yesterday evening from Baltimore olo
not arrive until this morning, in consequence OF
the low water in the creeks into which she mas
to 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

RAILROAD Appo1NrMENT.-Mr. Jesse Les,
calett master machinest Of the Alexandra anu
Washington Railroad. has received the same n,
appointment on the Alexandria and freder'cks'
burg Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

GOLDEN WEDDING The golden wedding
of Mr.. James Entwisle will be celebrated to-
night at that gentleman residence, 20 north
Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

ALEXANDRIA GRAYs.-At meeting of the
Alexandria Gays, held last night at their
armory, in Stewards building, Capt. Geo. r.
Hill occupied the chair and J. NJ. johnson
was Secretary About thirty members we're
present. all of whom paid their dues. Arrange
meuts were completed for the citizens meeting
for the benefit of the company, to be held at
Sarepta Hall next Wednesday night at half
past eight o'clock, and the chair made few
appropriate remarks, urging the mem bers to
he present at that meeting: and exert their H.
huence in bringing others there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06

FEsTIvAL-The festival of the ladies of St.
Paurs Church, commenced at Sarepta Hall last
night, and as anticipated, proves great success.
Indeed DO other result was possible when it
was known who were to manage the affair, A
leading feature Of the festival is the excellent
style in which the delicacies of the season,
such as Holsters, oysters, clans, crabs &C., are
prepared. Lunch is served daily from twelve
to two clock, and that so nice, as evidenced by
the one sent to this office this morning, that a
man though surteited, would be tempted to
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FROM WARRINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June G, 1872.
CONGRESS.

The Senate was, to-day, engaged in the dis
custom of the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill.
The House Of Representatives was not in
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Refreshing Drinks.

For q fine refreshing drink, call at
NJ RUBEN's,
No. North Fairfax street,
where, owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly R. Portners and Philadel-
phis Lager Beer of the right temperature and
all other kinds of the best cool and refreshing
beverages to be found anywhere. my l-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-06
FLOUR!

Plains Mills do. in half barrels Plains Mills
choice Extra in bbls and half bbls, and several
brands Of Western Extra and Super. For sale BY
my 3O-lw THOMAS PERRY.
A SIX TO SEE THE GREATEST BAR
IA GAINS in the city in HEMST1TCHED
HANDkERCHIEFS at II! and 25c each, and
inquire for those wonderfully cheap Ladies
Hose, at TO- Is, % and 25c per pair, and our La
dies Gloves at 10, 20 aid 25c, which are spe-
cially cheap at
my 81 rs King street
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AN ACT to Charter the Raleigh, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Air Line Rail-

AN ACT to Charter the Raleigh, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Air Line Rail-
road Company.
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the
Senate and House of Representatives
of the State Of South Carolina, now
met and sitting in General Assembly,
and by the authority Of the same:
That, for the purpose of building
and establishing an air line railroad
from some point near the city of Au-
gusta, Georgia, within the limits of
this State, by way of the city of Co.
lumbia, Chesterfield, Cheraw and
Marlboro, to some point On the divl-
ding line between this State und tho
State of North Carolina. to be deter
mined by the corporators hereinafter
named, that II charter, with the rights
and privileges incidental to the same,
be, and it is hereby, granted to and
vested in Charles Adams, John Smith,
Thomas Steers, August Breunicke,
John #. Lee, Edward Allen, Philip
Heller, NJ. D. Stone, Lewis Wilson, l.
n. Owens, r. L. Jones, Thomas Sands,
james Harvey, N. B. Allen, Amos
Miles, David J Hanks, and their asso-
ciates and assigns; and when COM
pany shall be formed, in compliance
with the conditions herein prescribed,
it shall he known by the name of the
Raleigh. Columbia and Augusta Air
Line Railroad Company, and shall
have corporate existence as body
polite in perpetuity.
Soc. 2. That tho capital stock of said
company shall be two millions of dol
lars, in shares of twenty dollars each
and, in order to raise the said capital
stock, it shall be lawful. to open books
of subscription in such places, and at
such times, as may be deemed for the
best interests of the corporation. under
the direction Of the corporators the
time and places for receiving such
subscriptions to be determined by Il
majority Of the corporators; but
should such IL majority fail to fix such
times and places. then such times and
places may be fixed by any four OF
the corporators hereinbetore named
havinr given due notice Of the same
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RY w ALEE AND HUGH WILSO
] bushel Buckwheat..... "
] doz. Stalks Cotton..... "
Bale of Cotton, not less than

2 UUZ. OIaIKS COCCOn.... I
Bale of Cotton, not less than
400 pounds. s..................... 10
" and largest collection of veg
etables, not less than 20 va
rleLleS ...:......... y
and largest variety of Garden
Seeds, not less than 25 varie-
Bale of Native Hay........... 5
Clover Hay................... 5
Lucerene Hay.................." 5
" Cured Pea Vines. es................. 5
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There will be trotting, match for
two or more entries. Entrance foe
$500, the society to contribute an
amount equal to the entrance fees.
Purse to be given to winner.
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A THOUSAND YEARS AGO.
BY CHARLES G. LELAND.

Thou and in spirit land,
A thousand years ago,
Watched the waves beat on the strand
Ceaseless ebb and flow;
Vowed to love and ever love,
A thousand years ago.
Thou and I in Greenwood shade,
Nine hundred years ago,
Heard the wild dove in the glad
Murmuring soft and low;
Vowed to love for ever more,
Nine hundred years ago.
Thou and I in yonder star,
Eight hundred years ago,
Saw strange forms Of light afar
In wild beauty glow;
All things change, but love endures
Now as long ago.
Thou anil I in Norman halls,
Seven hundred years ago,
Heard the warder oil the walls
Loud his trumpet blow
.'Ton amors sera tojors,"
Seven hundred years ago. -
Thou and in Germany,
Six hundred years ago.
Then bound the red cross on:
''True love, I must go
But we part to meet again
In the endless flow"
Thou and in Syrian plains,
Five hundred years ago,
Eolf tho xvil1 a ra in our vpinS
To fever glow!
All things die, but love lives on
Now as long ago.
Thou and in shadow land
Four hundred years ago,
Saw strange flowers bloom on the
strand,
- Heard strange breezes blow;
In the ideal love is real,
This alone ] know.
Thou and in Italy,
Three hundred years ago,
Lived in faith and died for God,
Felt the fagots glow;
Ever new and ever true, .r
Three hundred years ago.
Thou ana on southern seas,
Two hundred years ago,
Felt the perfumed even breeze, ..
Spoke in Spanish by the trees,
Had no care or woe;
Life went dreamily in song
Two hundred years ago.
Thou and mid Northern SHOWS,
One hundred years ago,
Led and an iron, silent life,
And were glad to flow ..-
EDWARDS into changing death,
One hundred years ago.
Thou and but yesterday
II, Met in Fashions show, .|
Love, did you remember me, ......
Love of long ago?
Yes; we keep the fond oath sworn
3. A tho Isand years ago!
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AN ACT to Amend an Act Entitled
"An Act to Revise, Simplify end
Abridge the Rules, Practice, Plead.
ings and Forms of the Courta' Of
, this State. Il: ~ t5,tlr
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the State
Of South Carolina, now met and sit-
ting in General Assembly, and by au-
tbority of the same: .rs.,
That an Act entitled "An Act to
revise, simplify and abridge the rules,
practice pleadings and forms Of tho
Courts of this State" be, and, is here
by, amended as follows, viz Insert
in section $50, at the close Of sub
division 4, Of said, section of said Act,
the following words "And in any
civil action under this Code, Clerks OF
the Courts, Trial Justices and She,
riffs shall be entitled to demand and
receive OF the Plaintiff in any such
action, in advance, the same compen.
sation as is allowed by law. ,ar.l~
Approved March Is, ls72,7 ,os
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SL "
SEC. 4. That for the purpose of car
rying the products of their manufac-
ture to or from any railroad or place
of shipment upon the Island of Port
Royal, the said company is hereby
vested with all the rights and powers,
privileges and franchises granted to
the Enterprise Railroad Company, of
Charleston, by the act of the General
Assembly Of the State of South Caro-
lima, incorporating said company, ap-
proved March 1, 1870, and March g.,
1871; provided, that the line of said
road, 80 far as it effects the town OF
Beaufort, shall be fixed and established
by the intendant and council thereof.
Sec. S. That the said company shall
have succession of officers and men,
bors, to be chosen according to the
rnles and bylaws made, and to be
made, for their government and di
rection, and shall have power and au-
thorty to make bylaws, not repug-
nant to the laws of the land, to make,
nave anu usS u CohlNiSH oooiI anu luS
same to alter at will, to sue and be
sued, to plead and be impIeaded, in
any court of law and equity, to pur'
chase and hold any lands. tenements
or hereditaments, goods or chattles
which may be necessary, connected
with, or conducive to, the purposes
for which said company is established
Sec. 6. The said corporation shall
not 60 into operation until thirty
thousand dollars Of the capital stock
shall be paid, in gold, or silver, o,
United States Treasury notes; and
an cath or affirmation of the payment
thereof shall be made by the President
Treasurer, and majority Of the
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Especial Premiums" I"


Greatest commendable variety, Of
products. grown and exhibited
by any one planter, including
stock. and field crops. Exclu-
sive Of garden vegetables. ...... SIS
Greatest variety articles made and
exhibited. by any one lady in tho
Household Department. ...........s1O
Greatest variety articles of do
mestic fabric, made and exhibit
ted by any one lady,. $40
For the best plowing, done by any
one man, or boy, with his own
mule and plowstock under the
supervision Of the Board of Di-
Judges in this Department will be
governed in their awards by the
depth and width of the furrow, slice
turned by the plow Of each competi
tor and the time employed to com
|plete his work.
Plows must be deposited at tn,
Secretary's office on the first day o
the Fair. Those Of Southern inven
ton and manufacture, if of cqua
merit to have precedence. -.
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Laws Of South Carolina.
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Summer Fruits.

Ad Interim Fruit Committee.
J. S. Cothran, John E.right
Chairman. J. r. Robertson
DR.. J. J. Lee, W. J. Smith.
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PREMIUM LIST,
of the Fourth Annual Fair,
OF THE
AbDe7lle Agricultural Society.
.. 1 8 T Q.
Field Crops.

For the greatest nett yield on
one farm per hand. .................s2C
I'd greatest yield on one farm per
hand................................... hand 5
Statement to be submitted show
ing profits and expenses.
Greatest net income on Cotton, 1