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The sun., 1872-03-27
4 Youth who Wanted to see How Far Loo
comotivc would 60 Whcn Thrown from II
Truelk nj Ton -pccd.


Considerable excitement has been pro-
duccd recently ON the Ohio and Mississippi Rail-
road among the engineers, conductor and train
crews. 10y the discovery uf two attempts to
throw trains from the track, and 10y the strange
and contradictory storie- told by the youu.
ncnd. who Is now in Jail at Ninccnnes, charged
with thie dlahollsm. Both attempts were made
east Of Nincennes The Grst-a spike between
rails wa- discovered T., the section boss ard
the second -a mispl.c"d twtch-hy the track
walker
II va- asccr'n.ncl that Josiah whitehead waa
the guilty party. and hs Vtts arrested Il" Adj
ans IXur,ss Company here. haNiu- al idea tuat
th' uI Jcrt wa robbery Of She express saics, sent
tt'ir detective Larry liaZrn. 10 look iutu the
affair. Whitehead, VINO appears tu have large
circle ~ relatives In Indiana. made pretcnc" at
lr~t Ht o. iuli confession. telling au cNtUurdiuu-
~ story ~ thc operations ut a gang composed OF
himself. 70 tel -rtph operator al Nhrjlsnd. Ills
rfu-lu doc whitehead % woman u'uitd Nancy
t,ctiu. and ouo George NA.ttru, whose object
was iu throw pa. stagcr ti.lu DI and rob the
express -afr. Nrslld thar an those parties w,re
interested Goo tle second aitoI o.. and stood toy.
at safe distance, walUu- to -cc tNc train 20 off.
ready 90 jump iu fpr the prize. 10 81 This second
thruwu appI "a riur, and thence down dis
taust oi rtiO ID feet. Fortunately the tr. L.
walker rado the discovery. and Tagged the
thrrHtt ned train with r rcd hVht in GOOD time.
cutrd, beyond any doubt, thM whitehead de-
lihcrl'cly He'd In making tlis .talcm. M. and
lac Wa pressed close for the truth. lie then
-tated that he WA, alone In the bu -iu's and
chat hi- CuIv object Wa- To- see how far q loco
motive would 60 when thrown from a track at
The sun., 1872-03-27

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.had uuil, October Z, M, hdlutInt o o. tuo>tu ~
~ Y itlh hegIu4tLt " JcaILt. daugAIu al Ma Proud
The sun., 1872-03-27
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
lCOMNlTNICATED.

i. NJ. c. A.-The General Secretary of this
society would present TO the consideration OF
the religious portion of this community the fol
lowing facts.
FirSt-Of the need of proper religious matter
for circulation in the activities OF the Assoca.
ton, known as the Jail, Alms House and Canal
Missions.
Secondly-The finances of the Association
will permit only limited purchase OF ma
terial of this kind, for the above purpose, and
Thirdy-The result already produced, cspe-
cialIy at the canal basin and coal wharves, de-
mands further work 10 this direction. Such re-
suit it is impossible in any newspaper article, to
set forth fully in detail. Suticet to say, that
a total moral and religious change has been
wrought in the character Of the d:nizens OF the
canal by the work performed in chat direction;
Now every family almost has spare and &C
cumulated copies of religious newspapers, Sun
day School aud other works in their possession.
these would be thankfully received and effective
" used Donations Of tracts or money, where
with to purchase the same, would be duly re-
ceiScd and used judciousy. Then send your
donations promptly to the General oecretarys4
King street. At the July meeting Of the as
ISOLATION the General Secretary was authorized
to make this appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
THURSDAY, JULY 1s, 1872

Elk Governor Henry A. Wise, in letter de-
clining aninvitatiou to address Grant and Will
son ratification meeting in this city tonight says
1T is entirely unfit for me to act with any
political party at the present time and IN the
present attitude of affairs. This have said,
that I cannot and will not act or vote with the
so-called Liberal Republicans they are too
liberal they are so loose as to have no prin-
clples and to adopt the worst as we'll as the
best, to suit birds Of every feather, met to-
gether at both Cincinnati and Baltimore. They
have in strange confusion mingled white spirits
and gray, so that the party is the worst Of
mongrels and all things to all men. To you
I have patriotic word to say Excel the Lib
eral Republicans; be just and true Repub-
licans to yourselves and to all men. The time
has come for General Grant to Let US have
peace Verb sat sap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

tits said that the disafection in the Radical
party in Minnesota, according to advices at hand
is so serious that the friends of the liberal ticket
feel confident of their success in November
The majority for the republicans at the last
gubernatorial election was the largest they ever
received in the State, but since then many of
the leaders in the party, including Hon. Wns.
S. King, postmaster of the House of Repre-
sentatives here, have committed themselves to
the new movement, and will vote for Greeley
and Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

The Washington correspondent of the Balti.
more Sun says that it is learned that the con-
ference which was held in Philadelphia yester-
day, between prominent friends Of the admin
istration and Col Forney, to see if some com
promise could not be effected to heal the differ
ences in the republican party in Pennsylvania,
has utterly failed. 1t is conceded that there
will now be no change in the radical State
ticket, and that democratic victory, as con-
sequence, 10 October, will be an easy one.
Forney, in an editorial in the Press to-day, de-
nounces the republican candidate for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

10 sending some recent reports from the Of
fcers engaged in the Indian country, out West,
General Sheridan writes a spicy letter con-
demuing the present system of dealing with the
Indians, and concludes as follows: IF a white
man in this country commits murder We hang
him; if he steals horse, We put him in the
penitentiary If any Indian commits these
crimes we give him better fare and more blank
cts. l think l may, with reason say that un-
der this policy the civilization of the wild red
man will progress slowly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.
i" To shoo the very age and body Of the Times

Joaquin Miller, the dubious poet astonisE-
ed the visitors at Niagara Falls, dashng around
on pony in full Mexican dresss with SOM
brero hat. He travelled lncog. In his West
ern costume from day to day he visited the
several objective points, exciting, wherever he
went. considerable curiosity as to who ne was
and where he came from. Everybody was ask
ing "Who is he?' Some said he was Buffalo
Bill, and some said he WASH t,and he was nnai-
ly set down as his partner, the famous Ie2as
Jack, who had Just arrived to take charge OF
the great buffalo hunt that did not come or
At the Saratoga races yesterday in the first
race, mile dash, Messers. Hunter and Ira,
vers' colt Alarm made l:423, the fastest time
on record, beating King6sher aud tadladeen;
the latter of whom aud Salina had been credited
up to this season with making the best mile
in l:43. The general impression at Saratoga Is
that Longfellow will never be able to run again,
and thus the cham ionship on the turf will still
remain in doubt.
The press of the country is complmenting
the enterprise of the Herald in sending an ex-
pedition into the interior of Africa to discover
DR.. Livingstone. The credit of this bold en-
terprise is due entirely to Mr.. James Gordan
Bennett Jr. 1t is the first, We understand, of
several startling movements which he intends
10 inaugurate soon.
The Military Commission at Alexandria, in
Egypt, to inquire into the recent tracas is still
in session. 1t is composed Of Gen. Stone,
Colonel Purdy and several native officers of the
Egyptian army. Butler sdepartue is confirmed
His destination is not certainly known, but it is
reported he left with the intention Of returning
to the Z. S.
The persons who have had control Of the
boys in the St. Louis House of Refuge have
been detected in the most cruel practices, but
the discovery Of the barbarities has checked
them and promised the punishment of the per
petrators.
Dispatches from Huntsville Ala, state that
the rains in that section have done much dam.
age to the crops. The bottom lands are food
ed. The rains continued last night.
Spotted Tail, chief of the Brule SIOUX, who
has kept peace for several years, is on bis way
to Washington to settle certain matters with re-
gard to his agency.
4 colored clerk named Sampson, in the third
auditors Office, has challenged Saunders, the
colored Greeley and Brown campaigner, to
meet hin, tho etnmn
Mr. Andrew Stewart, formerly prominent
member of Congress, from Pennsylvania, died
at his home in that State, on Tuesday last, in
the SD year Of his age.
Recent rains in and about Wheeling have
do ne considerable damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

The U. S. exploring party had. at latest
dates from them, nearly completed the survey
for the inter-oceauic canal on the Isthmus of
Panama, and expected to leave for the United
States about the end of the last month. Pro,
fessor Agassiz and party arrived at Panama on
the 26th ultimo. The US. Consulat Aspinwall
has been ordered by his Government to hold
possession OF the Edgar Stewart until further
orders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

A letter from Richmond says: "a confer
ence of several prominent straight-out Demo
Gratis was held yesterday with the alleged pur-
pose of forming coalition against Greeley,
and to stump the State for Grant. The con.
ference was secret, and the names of the par
Elephants were not reported, except Hon.
James Lyons and }. Harmer Gilmer."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
orders.

The Charlottesville Chronicle containes an
article on the subject of an endowment of
100000 for the Virginia University. 1t is
proposed to raise this sum by private subscrip-
ton. This appeal does not come from the
officials of the University, but from those who
have attended her schools and know the bless
ings of having such an institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

Cholera is steadily on the increase at Kiev, in
European Russia From the l4th of May to the
lst of June the number OF cases in that city
amounted to l, 3Ol, the number of deaths to 5322.
On the LIST of June alone 2O4 cases and lS9
deaths were recorded The disease is said to
be spreading southwark in the direction of Bees
arabia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
ANOTHER PARK am decidedly opposed
to another Park We have already one Park,
aud | am assuredly opposed, on prudential
grounds, to second Park. Let we'll enough
alone But this cannot be done IN this b"Sy
city. As soon as one institution succeeds some
one must start opposition. l am emphatic IN
the prediction, that if another Park is started
here it will ruin both; and it must be repeat
ed that one Park is enough for this city. But
if we are to have second Park, let those who
want it pay for it. ONE PARk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

A narrow guage railroad company has been
organized at Omaha. The road is to extend
toward the northwest, and will ultimately in
tersect the Northern Pacific.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
ItONNTSICATED.

COMM NlCAIED.
THE PARK-Tha universal desire to see the
establishment of Park, here as proposed.
shows how deeply interested the people are in
the subject There is no such institution
here, and one is sadly wanted. 1t would be
useful, ornamental, and conducive to the public
health. 1t would be worth thousands of dol
lars to the public, and soou become the pride
of our city. MECHANICS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

Our native fruits, both wild and cultivated,
furnish an inexhaustible supply of the proper
ingredients for the making of all kinds of pre-
serves and excellent wines. There is, also, al
ready q demand for dried fruits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

The Trustees of the Louisville MedicalC College
louisville, KY have instituted one Beneficiary
Scholarship for each Congressional District 10
all of the States By this means very many
poor but deserving young men will be enabled
to obtain medical education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

FEES IN THE MILLER WILL CASE The
Richmond Evening News says: In the suit OF
Jesse Miller VS.. Samuel Nler's exor., Jesse
VI ilIer claiming the whole estate as next OF kln
and heir Of deceased, Judge Johd 4 Meredith,
Of this city, received fec of 10000. To coun
sci in other suits Judge Wexford has made the
following awards to be paid out Of Samuel
MilIers estate, viz: General Jubal A. Early
and Judge Wm Daniel, Jr. representing the
Lynchburg Charity, s. 800; to Judge John \.
Meredith. representing the AlbemarIe Charity,
$1,000: to the counsel representing the David
son claimants. Messrs kean. Mosby and Brown,
$1,000: to Judge Johu A. Meredith in David,
son suit. 5000; to Judge John \. Meredith
as counsel for the Board Of Education and
county of Albemaale, -. 500
These amounts by no means represent what
has been paid as fees in litigation growing out
of Miller estate, only what in part the estate
itself has been called on to dispense in the way
of fees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

Mr.. ". II. Fl. Stowell being candidate for
Congress, has resigned his position as Chair
man of the Radical State Central Committee in
Virginia, and DR.. Charles S. Mills, has been
appointed to fill the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

Littell's Living Age. for this week, has al
interesting aud excellent selection from tn
British periodicals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

We learn with profound regret that Mr.. A.
F. Perry, who represents in part the Cincinnati
district in the present Congress, has resigned
his place on accounts of the demands of private
business, and declines the use of his name for
re-eiection
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

Great complaint is made 10 Petersburg, Va,
of recent riotous proceedings at the colored
professions in that city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

New York is now considered the safest place
in the L. S. for the commission OF MURDER OF
any other outrageous crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore 10 )
Schrs Era, Norwich, and Mary } Fisher,
wn.hingtou. to American Coal COMPANY.
Schr ChaS II. Lawrence TO } ASne".
SAILED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, by +
Reed.
Bark IBIS, Portsnouth, H. - Asn"%.
Schr Mary J Fisher, New Bedford by Anr:i-
can Coal Company.
MEMORANDA.
Schr G C Morton, hence, at New London 18th
instant
Schr Charley Woolsey. Parker, hence, At New
Haven lG:h inst. 49,,
Schr Anna Lyons, Grant hence, At Salem 10Th
instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
iCOMMCNIC.ATED.

Housekeepers who will make Catsup, this
season, will bear in mind that rnegar spolls
the article, and that the best catsup. if proper
ly prepared, does not require a gill OF vinegar
to gallon of the preparation. 1t Is better to
have no vinegar at all. 4 HoUsEkEEpER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

4 coored convention held in Baltimore, Yes
terdav, endorsed Grant and Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

The heat was again excessive in New York
Yesterday. There was a number of cases OF
and several deaths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

The Government has great deal of trouble
in getting the half million dollars which the
New York Central Railroad owes as tax on its
scrip dividends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July l6.-Receipt: ~:
Wheat are light and the market is without
change since yesterGays rep ort; offerings OF l9'
bushels red, with sales of prime At 10. Corn
is quiet and steady offering: Of 432 bushels Win
sales at 80 and ST. Rye is inactive: offerings o;
"A bushels 40 sales reported. Oats are du''
sales of 81 bushels al - cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

A PROFITABLE DELAWARE FARM.-The
Middletown del. Transcript thus speaks OF a
farm owned by j. B. FenDimore and occupied
by his son Samuel, near Odessa:
1.-The wind pump which MIR. +. erected a
little more than a year ago to drain his marsh
land has done it's work most nobly, we'll repay
ing its euterprsiug owner for his expense and
labor. It has thoroughly dried the marsh, and
converted it into profitable meadow. Last tall Mr.;
F. prepared the ground for grass :sowed the seed
and this year, reaps the reward. He has about 30
ceres we'll set in timothy, yielding two tons per
acre, which, at the present high price of hay,
is worth to him between $4,000 and $4,000, all
from land which vas formerly comparatively
yalueless; besides this the same redeemed laud
furnishes excellent pasturage for the stock of
the farm. Mr.. +, has Furnishing peach
orchard of 1900 tress, on land formerly IN
trees, from which he expects to pick 5000
baskets OF fruit thus refuting the old idea that
trees will do no good if planted the second time
on the same ground. He has also au orchard
of 800 apple trees, we'll laden with fruit, among
which he says, he can select 20 tress that will
Weld 80 baskets each. The entire farm of 400
acres is in an excellent state OF culture. lie
has 10 acres in wheat, 80 in corn, about ) 10 po-
tatoes, aud his prospect for crops is as fine as
any we have seen in the country. Placing Mr.
Fennimore's peaches at $4,000, his apples at
81 600, his wheat at 81 800, his corn at 5000,
hay $4,000 and potatoes $500, We have the
snug little sum of $4,000. Not a bad u cid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

The President sends word that he will not
come to Washington for week, unless ne is
teleeraphed to come on business Of importance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

Some colored Radicals 10 Raleigh have con-
meuced the business of mobbing the men OF
their race who choose to take the other side 10
notifies. The u S. Commissioner seems to
have taken action against the guilty parties
by holding them for immediate trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

CUGAR-CURED SHOULDERS for ssie by
~ jel7 j. =. MILD ' nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

A called meeting of the City Council was held
last night for the purpose of considering the
Revenue and Salary bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-18

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